2017 Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 GT

Crumble_
Crumble_ Posts: 59 Forumite
edited 7 May 2018 at 9:31AM in Motoring
What are people honest opinions of these?

Looking at getting rid of my BMW 330d in Alpine White with Red Leather for the Mustang. Anyone have one? Experience of one?

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  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    I would say that although not the best, certainly an experience and if you can afford it go for it- you are a long time dead!
  • prowla
    prowla Posts: 13,162 Forumite
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    A 5 litre car does seem rather a lot, but if you want it, then go for it!
  • Crumble_
    Crumble_ Posts: 59 Forumite
    I have looked at the BMW M2 but I have had a BMW now for 4.5 years, would just like a change. I have looked at the F type Jaguars but the Mustang stands out.

    Not got kids yet, will do in a few years but at the moment and for the deal
    I just think ... go for it?!
  • Svein_Forkbeard
    Svein_Forkbeard Posts: 655 Forumite
    Lease one for a couple of years?

    I imagine depreciation could be quite high.
  • Crumble_
    Crumble_ Posts: 59 Forumite
    It is a PCP deal. £315 for 3 years. £6,500 down. I am paying £275 for the BMW!
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,473 Forumite
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    Crumble_ wrote: »
    I have looked at the BMW M2 but I have had a BMW now for 4.5 years, would just like a change. I have looked at the F type Jaguars but the Mustang stands out.

    Not got kids yet, will do in a few years but at the moment and for the deal
    I just think ... go for it?!

    Great VFM however be prepared for around 22-24mpg on average dropping to teens around town.

    The performance is great, however the handling is fairly poor, so if you're looking for agility then look elsewhere.

    One was wholly on our radar - until we drove one - felt very boaty and soft. Not what you really want went you want to get that power down on the road.

    Otherwise great cars - amazing engine and great to see a RHD version finally.

    It wont have the agility or all rounder ability of an M2 though.
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,473 Forumite
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    edited 7 May 2018 at 11:09AM
    Crumble_ wrote: »
    It is a PCP deal. £315 for 3 years. £6,500 down. I am paying £275 for the BMW!

    Amortised that works out at £495 a month. Thats quite a jump from £275 a month.

    Also, double your fuel bill from what it is at the moment, so say £275 a month for the BMW + £100 a month fuel = £375 a month, to £495 a month + £200 a month fuel = £695 a month, so probably around £300 a month more
  • Crumble_
    Crumble_ Posts: 59 Forumite
    Was it the 5.0 you tried or the 2.3?
  • Gloomendoom
    Gloomendoom Posts: 16,550 Forumite
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    Go for it. You know you want to.
  • Crumble_
    Crumble_ Posts: 59 Forumite
    edited 7 May 2018 at 11:25AM
    I do think they are cool cars mate. Not test driven one yet though, think that will be Tuesday or Thursday. I do not want to be disappointed now though!
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