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Is this car a good choice for my budget?

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33% Yes
11 votes
2005 Ford Mustang
From 19/28 mpg | MSRP from $19,215
67% No
22 votes

Is this car a good choice for my budget?

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From ben_L on June 6, 2008

This is for people who appreciate muscle cars. I want a car to hit the streets with my friends from time to time. I've got a budget of 10K so can I afford it? How much maintenance am I going to need in the first few years?

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    Anonymous voted no on June 6, 2008

    All show...no go.

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    Stergios voted no on June 6, 2008

    Not for $10K. A 2005 Ford Mustang for $10K is going to have some serious problems.. But wait a year, and then after we have $5 gas, I bet you can find a lot of pony cars for $10K or less as their owners will want to dump them fast.

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    Anonymous voted yes on June 6, 2008

    Yes, I think it's fair to say that a 2005 Mustang is a good budget buy. You should be able to find a 2005 for close your 10k budget.

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    Anonymous commented on June 6, 2008

    Love it!

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    Anonymous voted no on June 6, 2008

    A year ago, probably not. Today? DEFINITELY not! You should be looking at a Yaris or a Focus, my friend!

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    big_mini voted no on June 6, 2008

    Not very smart, with or without your pint-sized budget.

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    Anonymous voted no on June 6, 2008

    It's a F.O.R.D. Fixed Or Repaired Daily.

  • Anonymous voted no on June 6, 2008
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    Anonymous commented on June 6, 2008

    Nooooooo!!!

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    Anonymous voted no on June 11, 2008

    You're kidding right? A 10k budget for a mustang? Buy a two year old Civic and you won't even have to worry about loans.

  • Anonymous voted no on June 11, 2008
  • Anonymous voted yes on June 11, 2008
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    Anonymous commented on June 11, 2008

    being a former Ford mechanic, you're getting the musclecar look without the muscle. It probably has the cheapest options, but in general, when I used to work on them, they were pretty dependable rides. The interior is kind of cheap and will develop rattles rather quickly if you're willing to put up with it.

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    Anonymous voted no on June 11, 2008

    Ford and V8s are dying.

  • Anonymous voted no on June 11, 2008
  • Anonymous voted no on June 12, 2008
  • Anonymous voted yes on June 12, 2008
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    Anonymous voted no on June 13, 2008

    With budget in mind, I'm sure you'll go for the gutless 6 cylinder version. And automatic. My beetle eats those for breakfast, so keep in mind it won't be impressing anyone unless it's just sitting there looking 'fast'

  • Anonymous voted no on June 14, 2008
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    Anonymous voted no on June 14, 2008

    it eats a lot of fuel and requires high octane!

  • Anonymous voted no on June 17, 2008
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    Anonymous commented on July 10, 2008

    ok, no it doesnt require higher octane fuel, prob gets decent mileage...esp if its the 6 cyl, even decent mileage with the 4.6 V8. Check insurance rates though, some cars will suprise you with high rates. Dont go and buy some boring car if you want the fun car get it, just make sure you can insure and gas it up!(who wants a yaris when u are young?) yuck

  • Anonymous voted yes on July 10, 2008
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    Anonymous commented on July 10, 2008

    ok, no it doesnt require higher octane fuel, prob gets decent mileage...esp if its the 6 cyl, even decent mileage with the 4.6 V8. Check insurance rates though, some cars will suprise you with high rates. Dont go and buy some boring car if you want the fun car get it, just make sure you can insure and gas it up!(who wants a yaris when u are young?) yuck

  • Anonymous voted no on August 7, 2008
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    Anonymous voted no on September 17, 2008

    cool

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    Anonymous voted no on September 18, 2008

    Buy a honda or toyota, cheaper to run and service..

  • Anonymous voted yes on September 25, 2008
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    Anonymous voted yes on October 15, 2008

    hell ya

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    automoblog voted no on October 15, 2008

    Not for $10K

  • Anonymous voted yes on December 23, 2008
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    Anonymous voted yes on February 16, 2009

    get the gt though

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    Babnet Tunisie commented on February 16, 2009

    cool

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    v8boy voted yes on March 14, 2009

    v8's rule the streets and always will!

  • Anonymous voted no on March 19, 2009
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    Derek Kreindler commented on April 21, 2009

    Dude for 10k you won't get very far at all. Maybe an older 'Stang, but not an 05+.

  • Anonymous voted yes on April 24, 2009
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    Anonymous voted no on May 9, 2009

    Dead engine @ 55,000 miles :( Not worth the money !!!

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    Anonymous commented on May 9, 2009

    I had the same problem !!!! Ring job @ 57,000 miles... Ford Quality? You get what you pay for !!! All of you Ford Mustang owners... Watch for the engine code ( Misfire )= Ring job $ !!!

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    Anonymous voted no on May 17, 2009

    the stang hasn't been a real muscle car since the late 60's early 70's

  • Anonymous voted yes on July 10, 2009
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