Saving my cash for the ideal car

Just wondered if anyone is doing the same as me...saving up to buy another car. I have always wanted a Ford Mustang, and the particular model I like is the 2005-2009 one. The newer ones would be good, too, but I don't think I can afford them, so used I must go.

I'm hoping to get my ideal car -- a 2009 GT with a glass roof. So, I've now just got ourselves out of any debt (except for the house, and even then I'm half way paid off) and I'll try and save from now on to afford it. I'm very anti-debt so I want to buy the thing mostly with cash so this will take a few years.

I know the 2011s and above have greater Horsepower and 2010 and above has the restyle that isn't bad looking, but I think I like the slightly earlier ones better. However the pre 2005 ones do nothing for me...except for the Fox bodied ones...but I can't see myself getting one of those and I'd prefer newer.

I presently have a 1992 Nissan NX 2000 that I've had since new, and put 315,000 kms onto. I tend to keep my cars for a looooong time, so I will probably have this Mustang for 20 years which puts me at 65years of age when the thing will be as old and decrepit as I am! :D

When I was young (27) and foolish, I saved a little bit and paid for my NX with mostly credit...I think it was a 9% loan and for 15 grand, and the payments were $289 a month. Couldn't do that now! Not with a wife and kids to support.

Anybody know about future values...what my dollar in '92 would be worth today etc.?

Haven't got a clue what a Nissan NX 2000 IS much less what it's worth. Sorry.

I too like the body style of the 05-09 Mustangs. I personally don't like the glass roofs, but each to his own. I would say another option to look for is the Shaker 1000 stereo system (the shaker 500 is nice, but the 1000 is the best factory audio system I've ever heard)
I would definitely get one with a manual as well. If I buy another play toy, it will probably be an 09 ( I don't like the 10 and up front and rears, but the interior is NICE) and swap in the coyote 5.0

Atm i'm using one of my boss's cars (he buys and sells cars quite a bit), a W-plate Toyota Celica..... like this

http://i.imgur.com/20b4D.jpg

Seriously thinking about buying it from him, great car to drive and i'd get it for next to nothing :)

If you want to ride in my Mercedes, boy.

I need a new car but I'm broke :(

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Originally Posted by KevinD

Haven't got a clue what a Nissan NX 2000 IS much less what it's worth. Sorry.

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No prob. Nissan Sentra with a coupe body like a Celica and a 2.0. With the mods I've done to it (intake, new exhaust, better front struts, Japanese imported engine), it's probably about as fast as the car Goofy is contemplating. Might be worth $2,500 now.

What I was really wondering is what 15,000 1992 dollars would be worth in today's money. You know, economic forecasting and all that...

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I would say another option to look for is the Shaker 1000 stereo system (the shaker 500 is nice, but the 1000 is the best factory audio system I've ever heard)

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The 500 is what I have in my '05 Ford Freestar - sounds nice. I think the 1000 is similar, but with 2 subs in back with a separate power amp.

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I would definitely get one with a manual as well. If I buy another play toy, it will probably be an 09 ( I don't like the 10 and up front and rears, but the interior is NICE) and swap in the coyote 5.0

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I want a manual bad, but my wife won't contribute to the project unless it's Automatic. Oh well, the things you do for family harmony! That's a good plan - newest of the older body style. With the way I keep cars, I'll get one and drive it 'til the engine needs replacing, then replace it with a Coyote. That's what I did with the NX. Instead of the factory 140hp 2.0 4, it now has something like 180hp out of some car we can't get here in N America.

I bought the NX brand new in '92 for 15K. 2K for a new transmission, 2K for the Japanese spec engine, and regular maintenance (2 oil changes a year, once a year tune ups - say 1K for each year) so the old thing doesn't really owe me anything.

Worst escapade...being clocked in the U.S. passing cars on a hill at 90mph (in a proper passing lane!)

MINZ - want to import a mini-van? Yours free if you'll ship it over to the UK. I can't sell it and it has 340,000kms but runs great and doesn't use oil between changes. I have to drive it to a scrap metal place where they'll give me $300 for it on Monday.

What could you buy in 1992 for $15000 that's stood the test of time and is still available today (as an updated model) and how much does it currently cost?

:-s

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Originally Posted by DemonGeminiX

What could you buy in 1992 for $15000 that's stood the test of time and is still available today (as an updated model) and how much does it currently cost?

:-s

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About $10,000,000,000 :tup:


ie, they don't make them like they used to ;)

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Originally Posted by Goofy

Atm i'm using one of my boss's cars (he buys and sells cars quite a bit), a W-plate Toyota Celica..... like this

http://i.imgur.com/20b4D.jpg

Seriously thinking about buying it from him, great car to drive and i'd get it for next to nothing :)

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Sounds like a good deal.

I want to get a new car too but I'm not sure about my job situation...all of my past cars I've bought or owed minimal money on... (like 5 grand)

I got a new car, it's a 2012 4dr. 4wd Toyota Tacoma with all the bells and whistles.

why do Americans call trucks, cars?

I see it on TV all the time too..

Just get in the back and be quiet...

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Originally Posted by Hal-9000

why do Americans call trucks, cars?

I see it on TV all the time too..

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Only the weirdos do it :shhh:





:banana:

:facepalm:

I had to search my posts to find this thread/section


holy shit :oops: :oops: :lol:

Update...still saving...probably will get a new car next year. Both cars holding on - the NX is now practically worthless - since the Tsunami in Japan, a lot of factories that stockpiled parts aren't there anymore.

The oily bits are still available and I can get stuff from RockAuto, but it ain't cheap so the writing's on the wall.

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Originally Posted by Muddy

I got a new car, it's a 2012 4dr. 4wd Toyota Tacoma with all the bells and whistles.

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Im looking into getting my wife one of those minus the 4x4, this Mazda is garbage. I dont save for cars if I can get 0% interest, whats the point :dance:

I'm still driving my 99 explorer and have no plans to upgrade at all. Ever, if I can help it. and I really dont ever want to have to tolerate an automatic transmission.

1995 dollars....= about $1.56 in today's dollars.

In my driveway: 2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab (my truck) @284,000 miles, bought new for about $22,000.
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (wife's car) @80,000 miles, bought new in 2009 for $18,000
2000 Ford Ranger (daughter's truck) @200,000 miles (180,000 when I bought it) Think I bought it 2 years ago for about $3,700.
2012 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 1500 (company truck) @80,000 miles, free with a gas card so fuel is free too. (My new 2500 Chevy should be ready next week)

I'd like to replace my Ram with a new(er) truck and more power, but, nothing is wrong with it, and don't want the ridiculous payments a newer $30,000 truck would entail.
Currently saving $$ for more home renovations, daughters college, and a boat.

Edit: technically, I still own the 1999 Camaro Z28. I gave it to my Mom about 2 years ago, and she still hasn't transferred the tittle. :lol: I think it has about 240,000 miles on it.
Also around back is a 1976 Chevy C-10 Step side that was my Dad's first new truck. It's totally gone, and not worth restoring, but just can't seem to haul it off to the junkyard.

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Originally Posted by minz

I need a new car but I'm broke :(

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come here and see me.... you can make some money.... :naughty:

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Originally Posted by KevinD

In my driveway: 2003 Dodge Ram Quad Cab (my truck) @284,000 miles, bought new for about $22,000.
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 (wife's car) @80,000 miles, bought new in 2009 for $18,000
2000 Ford Ranger (daughter's truck) @200,000 miles (180,000 when I bought it) Think I bought it 2 years ago for about $3,700.
2012 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 1500 (company truck) @80,000 miles, free with a gas card so fuel is free too. (My new 2500 Chevy should be ready next week)

I'd like to replace my Ram with a new(er) truck and more power, but, nothing is wrong with it, and don't want the ridiculous payments a newer $30,000 truck would entail.
Currently saving $$ for more home renovations, daughters college, and a boat.

Edit: technically, I still own the 1999 Camaro Z28. I gave it to my Mom about 2 years ago, and she still hasn't transferred the tittle. :lol: I think it has about 240,000 miles on it.
Also around back is a 1976 Chevy C-10 Step side that was my Dad's first new truck. It's totally gone, and not worth restoring, but just can't seem to haul it off to the junkyard.

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redneck used car lot

ffs Kev :lol:

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Originally Posted by Muddy

I got a new car, it's a 2012 4dr. 4wd Toyota Tacoma with all the bells and whistles.

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I sold this piece of crap and got a new 4runner.

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Originally Posted by Hal-9000

redneck used car lot

ffs Kev :lol:

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driveway = front yard

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Originally Posted by Muddy

I sold this piece of crap and got a new 4runner.

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Was it crap? Damn, we need something with a bed and figured Toyota was the way to go. We need 4 doors and a bed, we currently have an old 90's toyota pickup for recycling and the dump and wait not. Wouldnt want to fill the back of a 4runner with empty beer bottles

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Originally Posted by PorkChopSandwiches

Was it crap? Damn, we need something with a bed and figured Toyota was the way to go. We need 4 doors and a bed, we currently have an old 90's toyota pickup for recycling and the dump and wait not. Wouldnt want to fill the back of a 4runner with empty beer bottles

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No, it wasn't crap.. It just didn't fit my needs with a 5 person family and a dog.

:tup:

Current cars:

1992 Nissan NX 2000 - 320,000kms
2005 Ford Freestar - 110,000kms

Probably replacing the NX with a Ford Mustang...thinking now of a 2011 - 2012 V6 next year if I can get it for about $18k.

Non of mine are for sale. Lol doesn't look that bad really, as I have 400 something ft of driveways.

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Originally Posted by Muddy

I sold this piece of crap and got a new 4runner.

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My dad just got a new Rav4... really nice little SUV. It's great that the hitch finally opens vertically instead of from the side, and that they got rid of the tire hanging on the back. I might get one myself, but my 2005 Mazda3 doesn't really need replacing yet.

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My dad just got a new Rav4... really nice little SUV. It's great that the hitch finally opens vertically instead of from the side, and that they got rid of the tire hanging on the back. I might get one myself, but my 2005 Mazda3 doesn't really need replacing yet.

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it won't need replacing either.... mechanically, those things are bulletproof

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