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Old June 20th 06, 02:23 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Difference between pre 2005 and later? Purchasing advice needed!

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Glenn Carlsen wrote:
> Hello all!
> I am considering a 2005+ Mustang vert with a V6 or possibly a hard top GT.
> I can afford either the vert or the GT but not a GT Vert
>
> I have been scoping out the dealers and they seem to have no shortage of
> any of these cars which leads me to believe that price may be negotiable
> despite the popularity of these cars?
>
> One dealer has to have at least 20 Rousche models in stock, which seem
> like a ripoff to me but what do I know?
>
> So anyhow, I was also considering a pre-2005 car although I love the retro
> look of the 05/06 models.
>
> So my question is, as I understand it, the V8 is little changed from 04
> but the V6 is entirely new and not the old 3.8 disaster that Ford used in
> the Taurus and older T-birds? (Head gasket woes)
>
> Is this correct?
>
> As is usually the case when the body style changes, the pre-05 models have
> dropped a lot in price on the used market.
>
> Is there any reason not to buy one of these, say the 40th anniversary
> model (if I can find one) ?
>
> FWIW I drove a rental 2006 V6 vert a couple of months ago and was
> extremely impressed by the car.
> Smooth, fast and a lot of fun to drive!
>
> Would a 2004 Vert V8 be similar or are am I comparing apples and oranges?
>
> TIA!
>
> (BTW what is this Rousche thing?)
>
> Glenn


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