by "Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
Published 05/01/2017 at 22:21
by "Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
Published 05/01/2017 at 22:21
Tags: dream car or nightmare waiting to happen
STARS: 1
Tripping across the web, I found a mustang spec’d pretty much how I’d like it in the colors (Ecoboost premium, blue outside with brown interior) I’d like for a price I’d be willing to pay. There’s just one problem. It’s a year old, but has 55K miles on it.
55K. In a year.
In my mind, that’s a good chunk of its operational life beaten out of it by who knows how many business travelers who checked the “sporty” box on the Hertz website. What say you, Oppo? Would this put you off, or do you think there is lots of good life left in this ol’ gal to justify the price?
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"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
05/01/2017 at 22:24, STARS: 3
Noooope. Those turbos are not long for this world. Especially that used with more than likely little maintenance.
"Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch" (bman76)
05/01/2017 at 22:26, STARS: 3
Short answer: no
Long answer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"WRXforScience" (WRXforScience)
05/01/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 0
CP, they’d need to knock another $2-5k off the asking price for it to be worth it. It is a fleet car, high mileage, and questionable usage and it’s being offered at the market price for the same car with half the miles.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
05/01/2017 at 22:29, STARS: 2
I wouldn’t, that car has probably over 125k miles of wear over just 55k miles.
People -- on here, even! -- freely admit they drive rental cars like they stole it. Now take what someone will do to a poor Hyundai Accent... and put that same person in a
Mustang
.
"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout)
05/01/2017 at 22:31, STARS: 2
Basically youre aaking me to buy a car that many consider the fastest car in the world...so no
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
05/01/2017 at 22:33, STARS: 1
No, you if you’re looking for a high-mileage discount you should be able to find a CPO around that price. Not the right color combos, but there is dealer near me with 2 Ecoboost premiums - a white one with 44k for $23k and a yellow/black for $23,600 with 32k. At least with the CPO you get a decent warranty with that higher-mileage.
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
05/01/2017 at 22:35, STARS: 1
First car my wife and I ever bought was a 96 Dodge Stratus that had been rented out by Hertz. I think it was in the 40k miles area. Certainly no turbo Mustang, but we got many years out of it before my wife pulled out in front of a city bus (she was fine). I know a lot of people poo-poo program cars here, but we did just fine. But, I doubt anybody thrashed a 96 Stratus like they would a Mustang.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
05/01/2017 at 22:35, STARS: 2
No way. The argument for rentals is that they get “fleet maintenance.”
As the rental company only makes money when it is rented out, the goal is to keep it on the lot or being driven as much as possible. Rentals are often not treated with... the utmost respect, to put it nicely. Previous rental = auto CP.
"PanchoVilleneuve ST" (PanchoVilleneuve)
05/01/2017 at 22:38, STARS: 4
Would you buy a used mattress from a hotel?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 22:38, STARS: 1
At that mileage, I wondered if the engine ever stopped except to refuel and install a new driver.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 22:39, STARS: 0
*grimace*
I see your point.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 22:39, STARS: 0
Too bad that’s not the Carmax way.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 22:40, STARS: 0
Thanks for elaborating.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 0
Eww, that’s disgusting. Thanks for that image.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 22:46, STARS: 0
Yeah, I can find better in my area, too, but everything is white, black, or silver.
"jasmits" (jasmits)
05/01/2017 at 22:46, STARS: 1
Especially not a mustang or other “sporty” car. Any rental car has seen some abuse, those beg you to abuse them.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
05/01/2017 at 22:48, STARS: 1
I had a coworker who bought a carolla from hertz and it was a great car. I wouldn’t take the chance though.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
05/01/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 1
And you know that not just as a rental, but as a MUSTANG (or any other sports car really) rental, at least half of those miles were spent with the skinny pedal buried into the floor.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
05/01/2017 at 22:56, STARS: 1
That’s what I’m here for :)
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 22:57, STARS: 0
I think if I could get my hands on it, I might be able to make that determination too. But, with Carmax, I’d have to pay $600 just to transfer it here and see it in person. And, I’d be out that money if I didn’t buy it.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 23:00, STARS: 1
Is the turbo thing really an issue anymore? I thought that worry had been put to rest for the Ecoboost line after all those miles in trucks. Or have they turned out to not be reliable enough?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 23:02, STARS: 0
Good call. I wouldn’t chance driving a Corolla from Hertz either. I might die of boredom.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
05/01/2017 at 23:03, STARS: 1
Turbos are just an extra thing to fail and are expensive when they do. If you’re prepared for it and maintain your vehicle that will be later in the cars life and it won’t be a big deal. This car has lived quite the life already. I do know at least 2 FoST that have lost turbos though,
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/01/2017 at 23:04, STARS: 1
People like me put that 55k on that car.
So, no I wouldn’t buy it.
Also, it’s been a million years, but I worked for a rental agency back in college. We didn’t do much maintenance - oil change intervals were 8-10k when 3k was the norm. Might be better now, but maybe not.
On the plus side, it’s the fastest car in the world.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
05/01/2017 at 23:04, STARS: 1
They are fine. There are FiSTs with over 150k miles on factory turbo, and all of those have been thoroughly abused. The fact is, it’s the same turbo tech that has been running in diesel trucks for years, and you don’t see them swapping back to NA for reliability reasons. There is no extra maintenance, either.
That said, stay away from a rental.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 23:08, STARS: 0
Good point. It’s the 55K of hard living that has me worried.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 23:10, STARS: 1
I see your point. I wish I could find a lower mileage one in that blue, though.
*sigh*
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
05/01/2017 at 23:10, STARS: 1
I wouldn’t buy even buy a Lexus that’s been driven that hard.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 0
Yeah, I haven’t had one person yet vote “yea” on this car.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 0
That’s saying something.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/01/2017 at 23:14, STARS: 2
I’d struggle a bit with any turbo car sitting at 55k in a year, regardless of how it got there, personally.
I’m sure it just takes a little patience though. They built lots of Mustangs.
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
05/01/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 1
We bought ours from the dealer, so it was right there.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 23:24, STARS: 1
I’m a pretty slow mover. I can afford to be patient.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/01/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 1
And that makes all the difference.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
05/01/2017 at 23:28, STARS: 1
Yeah- I remembered that from an earlier conversation - best way to get what you want!
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
05/01/2017 at 23:29, STARS: 0
So just get it wrapped big deal. That way the factory paint will be fresh for resale time
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
05/02/2017 at 08:45, STARS: 1
Kinda what I figured. Anything that isn’t a shade of gray is a little harder to come by. Even so, I’d either decide I had to have the blue/brown and get MaxCare with it for a little extra cost or hold out until something CPO popped up. I don’t think I’d buy that one without a warranty. Too much uncertainty. Look at the posts of the they Boostang owners here - these have had some teething problems, especially the 2015's. (I see the Carmax one is a 2016, but I’d still do a warranty. )
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/02/2017 at 10:02, STARS: 0
Those 2016s should have significant factory warranty left.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/02/2017 at 10:06, STARS: 0
I’ve thought about wrapping a lot, but I just can’t get my head into it. It seems like a lot of money for something that is temporary and could easily be ruined by damage.
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
05/02/2017 at 10:06, STARS: 1
Depends on the miles. The warranty is 3/36k basic and 5/60k on the powertrain. Some of these are pretty close to eating that up in mileage, so I guess it depends how much you plan to put on it.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
05/02/2017 at 10:10, STARS: 1
True. These aren’t Hyundai warranties. I buy cars for the long haul. So, that’s something to think about.
"MyJeepGetsStuckInTheSnow" (myjeepgetsstuckinthesnow)
05/02/2017 at 13:46, STARS: 1
I rent a lot and get lots of free upgrades. Every time I get a Mustang I floor it ever chance I get up to the speed limit.
No don’t buy a rental boostang.