How to Buy a Used Ford Mustang
You've decided to take action and purchase a used car, and after spending some time pondering choices, you've narrowed it down to a particular make and model: a Ford Mustang. The Mustang was fresh off the assembly line in 1964, and has been highly popular ever since. Ford has been manufacturing high quality, stylish sports cars for American buyers for more than 40 years. Since the Mustang is Ford's No. 1 selling car, finding the right used Ford Mustang will not be difficult.
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Decide on the type of Mustang you want. Do you want a vintage car, or a slightly used late model? Do you want a convertible or a hardtop? If you've decided to buy a slightly used late model, your local Ford dealer should have several in stock. If you've decided to buy a vintage car, or a particular year or body style of convertible, start with your local Ford dealer and expand your search to include other markets (such as the newspaper, other used car dealers, craigslist and other websites).
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Depending on the type of Mustang you want, you need to set a budget. Whether you have $2,500 or $25,000 to spend, a budget is crucial in determining that you get the best car you can afford.
If you prefer to own a later model Mustang, and that is your top priority but you do not have enough in your budget to purchase a fully loaded Mustang, then you might wish to opt for a late model with fewer features (such as cloth seats instead of leather). Another thing to bear in mind when purchasing your used Mustang is the mileage. Typically, any vehicle with more than 100,000 miles is considered "high mileage" and should be priced significantly less than a used car with fewer miles.
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After you've set a budget, use Kelley Blue Book online (www.kbb.com). Kelley is a free service that will help you discover the value of a used Mustang of your choice. This is one of the most popular sources available for determining whether the used Mustang you have your sights set on is a good value.
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Now that you have a pricing structure, budget and the type of used Mustang you have in mind, start seriously shopping for the car. There are many online retailers, such as eBay, Craigslist, Cars.com and Carmax.com. Locally, you will find many Mustangs for sale as well, so don't just search online.
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