"Paul" > wrote in message
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> at 18 Aug 2006, Terry Brannigan ]
> wrote in :
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> I went from a 130K miles 1995 V6 Coupe Mustang to a 2005 V6 Convertible
> Mustang. I too can get x-plan. But my budget allowed for a v8 coupe or
> a v6 loaded convertible. A while back I had a 2005 V6 coupe rental for
> about 2 weeks and put 2000 miles on it. Just fell in love with the
> handling. It is vastly better than my 1995.
>
> I got luck and wa sable to keep control and play one dealer against
> another as both wanted to get rid of their $32K 2005 sticker V6 Premium
> convertibles in March 2006 with the 07's looming. I ended up paying 23K
> out the door for this car where a comparable 2006 model would have been
> about 30K out the door with x-plan. No 2005 GT's left anywhere so no
> dealing on those.
>
> It's been 5 months and I love this car. the 200HP v6 is more than zippy
> enough for me although I would have preferred a manual over the auto
> transmission. As it is, I'll have this baby paid of in 4 years with a
> FMC .9% APR finance deal. Making it more profitable to leave my money
> in the back and not even put anything down.

Actually the V6 is 210hp and 240 ft. lbs of torque. About the same
horsepower and torque as the 68 Mustang with a 289 4v, not the HiPo version.
I opted for the V6 and options as opposed to the V8. It wasn't worth the
extra 7-8k for 2 more cylinders. Not to mention I saved a little on
insurance cost with the V6. I've had my 06 now for about a month. I enjoy it
and have no regrets.