MistyC

Standard/Optional Equipment
With Tri-Bar Pony Center Cap ||
 * = **Standard** ||= **Optional** ||
 * = 5 Speed Manual Transmission ||= 5 Speed Automatic Transmission ||
 * = 17" Painted Cast-Aluminum Wheels ||= 18" Polished Cast-Aluminum Wheels
 * = Reclining Font Bucket Seats ||= DVD Navigation ||
 * = Reclining 2-way Manual Adjustable Seats ||= HID Headamps ||
 * = Anti-Lock Braking System ||=  ||
 * = 50/50 Split Fold Rear Seat Backs ||=  ||
 * = Fabric Sports Buckets ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Air Conditioning ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">AM-FM Stereo ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Single CD Player ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Digital Clock ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Auxillary Audio Input Jack ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">4 Gague Cluster ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Console, Black, Armrest, Locking, with Storage ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Black Floor Mats ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Interior Lighting (Center) ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Interior Lighting (Lighted Bezel) ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Steering Wheel (Tilt With Speed Control) ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Door Trim Panel Inserts ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Black Dash, Pedals, Scuff Plate, and Shift Knob ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||
 * = <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Black Speaker Surround ||= <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> ||

<span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128); font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Relevant Information
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> 300 HP V8 Engine Fuel Economy: 15 City/ 23 Highway with Manual 15 City/ 22 Highway with Automatic

<span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128); font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> Retail/Dealership Trade-In Value

 * ===<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Year === || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Retail Price** || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Dealership Trade-In Value** ||
 * 2009 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">$27,210 || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">N/A ||
 * 2008 || $27,035 || $20,275 ||
 * 2007 || $22,685 || $18,150 ||
 * 2006 || $21,080 || $16,425 ||
 * 2005 || $19,185 || $14,550 ||
 * 2004 || $12,840 || $8,825 ||

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 128, 128);">Scatter Plot with Exponential Regression Curve for Retail Price


===<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 128, 128);">Exponential Equation for the Age of Car (in years) and the Retail Price: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">y = 34,191.89229 (0.8704148676^x) ===

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 128, 128);">The Best Time to Purchase then Trade-In?
Based on the information I have received, I would believe the best time to purchase, and then trade-in a Ford Mustang GT, would be soon. I would purchase the vehicle brand new, take very good care of it, saving the mileage, appearance, and keeping all of the equipment up to date. Trading in an older vehicle that isn't that popular anymore after running the car down, isn't going to accumulate much profit. The newer the car, the more a dealership would be willing to pay. The better the car runs and looks, the more I would pay. Who wouldn't want a nice looking car? Unless you have one of those older model Mustangs that are an American icon and absolutely awesome, like a Raven Black 1969 Boss 429 for instance, I doubt anyone would pay top dollar for it. The Mustangs from the eighties and nineties aren't very flashy, and most people looking for a Mustang want something to stand out...for the right reasons.