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Good time to buy a Mach1.

Old Feb 21, 2004 | 12:42 AM
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Good time to buy a Mach1.

I'm simply amazed at how affordable Mach1's are right now.

Last summer they were going for sticker PLUS a $5,000 dealer mark up. Ever since the '05 Mustang was introduced, it seems that demand for the SN-95 Mustang has dried up.

You can probably get an '04 Mach1 right now for invoice and a $3,000 rebate. Less than 24g's! For a Mach1...WOW! A local dealer was advertising an '03 Mach1 with 750 miles on it for 21k and some change.
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 01:19 AM
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I know people always tend to hold out for a new model no matter what it is, but you'd think people would be going crazy getting the better looking ones while they still can. People always realize that after the fact. And I guess there's always used cars too.

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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 01:26 AM
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Is depreciation a good thing or a bad thing though? Can't be for those that want to ditch their "limited edition" Mach 1's for the new Mustang (which does absolutely nothing for me but that makes no difference eh? )
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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I've heard a couple of people getting them for 23k. I even think one of the members who posts in the lounge just picked one up for 23k and change.

That's a steal when you consider how fairly loaded they come.
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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I test drove a yellow one last summer at a local Ford dealer.

The saleman was trying to tell me that there is no room for movement in price and that if I don't want it, someone else will be right behind me to buy it.

It's still there.
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by Pandamonkey
I test drove a yellow one last summer at a local Ford dealer.

The saleman was trying to tell me that there is no room for movement in price and that if I don't want it, someone else will be right behind me to buy it.

It's still there.
You need to go back and see if he recalls that conversation
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by Z28Wilson
Is depreciation a good thing or a bad thing though?
Depreciation is very bad if you dropped $35K on a Mach1 last year.

Depreciation is very good if you're looking to drop <$25K for a new Mach1 this year.
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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I got mine for $25000 OTD. Nice car,very fast.Will trade it in a heartbeat for a 2007 Z-28 with 400hp .

we dont need a overpriced SS,just a Z-28 with a 400HP option.
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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About 2 months of production left in the SN-95. If a Mach 1 is too pricey, you can (with rebates) get a GT for around $19K!

It's almost worth getting one as a beater, until the 5th gen Z/28 comes out.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 12:17 AM
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I like how Z284 says it like its a done deal. The 5th Gen Z28 that is.

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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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Anybody know what those Mach 1s put down to the ground?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 07:20 AM
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From what I hear, the engine in the MachI makes an honest 300 HP. Of course the auto tranny isn't quiet as good as a 4L60E. I know the manuals can get mid 13's in the 1/4.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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Originally posted by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!
From what I hear, the engine in the MachI makes an honest 300 HP. Of course the auto tranny isn't quiet as good as a 4L60E. I know the manuals can get mid 13's in the 1/4.
Is that at the engine or at the wheels?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 08:09 AM
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That's NOT at the wheels.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 08:12 AM
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Originally posted by SNEAKY NEIL
That's NOT at the wheels.
Well what are they at the wheels?? They run low 13's dont they? It cant be far off from the F-Bods.

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