Was only a matter of time with the way fox body pricing is going. A rising tide lifts all boats is the expression i believe.

A few years ago, a clean driver new edge GT was $4500 or so. I remember saying i should pick one up at that price. I waited, and now drivers are $7-9K and clean examples are reaching into the high teens.

 

Seen some real turds being posted 8-12k range

 

I bought my 02 gt back in 2015 with 91xxx miles for 5500. I sold it in 2020 to a friend for cheap because I lost interest. Last year I wanted another one but there were none to be found. The only ones I found were on the east coast and all wanted stupid money for them. I ended up overpaying for a 00 gt only to sell it a few months later. I took a loss on it but it turned out to be a turd. The paint and interior were in great shape but it had running issues that wouldn’t go away and I just got fed up with it. I’d love another new edge but in this market hell no. I love the visceral feeling of those cars. I love my 17 gt but it doesn’t have that same feel.


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A lot of it is probably due to the pandemic. The price of used cars across the board have risen.

 

I find myself missing my 02 Vert. Have been toying with the idea of selling/trading my Fox for a new edge.

 

I miss my 2003 GT quite a bit.


Sold it back in 2009 for $7500 with 75k miles and in 9.5 out of 10 condition and that was a struggle to get that.

In looking for a similar condition GT I’m seeing them
Well into the high teens


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Plus for so cheap you can make a new edge look fantastic. Tint it out, grill delete with just the floating Mustang emblem, smoked headlights and taillights and they look awesome.

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Nah not classics. Just stupid pricing. They’re asking $12,500 for this turd pile. I guess technically it’s a classic based on its age though.
Check out a 1995 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo AWD - $12,000 on CarGurus at CarGurus - 1995 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo AWD - $12,000

 

Nah not classics. Just stupid pricing. They’re asking $12,500 for this turd pile. I guess technically it’s a classic based on its age though.
Check out a 1995 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo AWD - $12,000 on CarGurus at CarGurus - 1995 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo AWD - $12,000

I was just thinking the other day "When was the last time i saw a DSM on the road?"

Really though, they have all disappeared. I haven't seen one in years. Back in the early 2000's when i was big into racing and such, seemed like a lot of folks had a quick Eagle or Eclipse GSX or even a 3000GT TT/Dodge stealth.

I really wanted a red Stealth back in the late 90's.

Holy hell
1991 Dodge Stealth R/T TURBO | eBay


Looks like everything from the 80's and 90's that was cool is rising. Not just Fox/Sn95's

 

My wife has had an 02 v6 for ten years now, we've kept it very clean and in good order but it's her daily driver and accumulating miles.. I'd trust it to go Seattle to Miami and back without a thought about reliability. I think it's a great looking car that has aged well and drives nicely.

When I was shopping for a project new edge mustang last summer I saw a lot of true garbage for $3k+ asking.. cars with major body damage, unrecoverable interiors.. real shame. They're good cars even the v6 is a good car and it sucks people disrespect them so much

 

My wife has had an 02 v6 for ten years now, we've kept it very clean and in good order but it's her daily driver and accumulating miles.. I'd trust it to go Seattle to Miami and back without a thought about reliability. I think it's a great looking car that has aged well and drives nicely.

When I was shopping for a project new edge mustang last summer I saw a lot of true garbage for $3k+ asking.. cars with major body damage, unrecoverable interiors.. real shame. They're good cars even the v6 is a good car and it sucks people disrespect them so much

Pretty much every car that’s ever been made in my lifetime (39 years old) has been disposable. But I guess they even got more disposable when I was in high school. Think about it, no one is on the market for a classic 1997 Malibu and I don’t think they ever will be. Lot of 80’s-‘mid ‘00’s have long been to the crusher and as of late it looks like they’re dragging the ones out of the weeds that haven’t been crushed yet and they’re asking ridiculous pricing. $10k for a ‘99 ranger and sht..

 

Less cars worth keeping + Harder to find clean survivors + emissions meeting requirements + "clunker" programs + higher car recycling occurrence = less cars to pick from = the law of supply and demand being in play. Used to be when a car was "used up" a lot of people would shove them out in the back corner of the property. Then 20 years later it'd be pulled out and BAM collector car to be restored. Since the 80's, that just doesn't happen anymore.

Also, every car that is driveable that can pass an inspection and get titled and driven went up in value over the last year or two. How much is debatable. But a $10,000 car three years ago is a easily a $12,000 (if not more) car now. When a clean average miles 5 year old car is selling at 80% (sometimes more) of it's original MSRP, everything is worth more.

I'm in the market for a new truck and 5-7 year old trucks end up having almost the same monthly payment as buying new. But you don't get the exact options you want or the color you might want and the warranty is expired and the truck has 75,000 miles. It's an easy decision to me. I'm ordering a new F250 soon.

 

Probably, but.. that 2valve motor leaves ALOT to be desired. So I think it caps out fairly low.
I'd be 10 times more likely to go with a 2005 and up 3 valve car, probably find nicer examples for the money.

Last record sale on a GN was over 200k... 03 cobras aren't anywhere in that ballpark, so I disagree there.

 

I paid $750 for this one back in 2019. Stuck my wheels on it.

 

Who do you blame? The seller for asking that much, or the buyer for giving that much?

 

I know, chicken or egg.. The other day I saw someone asking $20k for an ‘09 expedition with 250k miles. I was thinking/hoping surely no one will buy it. What’s funny is not long after I saw that my mother-in-law traded in an ‘09 Expedition with 250k miles on it and they gave her $2,500. She might had said they have her $3,500 I can’t remember exactly, but it wasn’t anywhere near $20k.
I also wonder if one could even get a loan for $20k for an ‘09 with 250k miles?

 

They are quicker than the previous year, the transmission(both stick and AT) and engine are bullet proof. That basic engine was put in so many things so parts are plentiful. A friend has an '03 TBird with a bad intake manifold, obsolete now. My '98 Cobra had so many obsolete parts it was scary. I still see quite a few New Edges around. The prices are crazy on everything now, mine went up so much in value I had to get collision added to my policy.

 

That's funny you say that I've been thinking of doing the exact same thing and upping my insurance. Now that somebody else said it that confirms my suspicion and I'm going to do it.

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Maybe I can finally sell my completely stock 42k mile

2003 GT Premium vert for a decent price!🙈

 

This '98 "GT" caught my eye. I might go look at it


Pre-Owned 1998 Ford Mustang in Watertown, MA - Lexus of Watertown

 

Only 5 of those made!

 

I’d be all over that if I had the coin to drop. Not too many Saleens around.


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I'm a foxbody guy. I can't get myself to like many 99-04 mustangs other than the 03-04 cobra. Which I do have one.

But I spent a good amount of money on the 93 reef blue hatch I bought this past November. And the wife wants a foxbody convertible with a aod.

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I loved my FB's, I have had 3, but after getting an '02 there is no looking back for me. I like how the doors sound when I shut them, the added rigidity, awesome brakes, etc etc etc. I will always have a soft spot for them but the Cobra is the only one I would consider owning.

 

It's funny but the new edge looks so much better and less dated than the generation after it.. 2005-2014 have not aged well...

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I kinda get "ziggurat" vibes from the New Edge design, at least viewed from the front or rear. Kinda more cyberpunk than cowboy hat, even though my wife's is Mineral Grey with a tan interior that's kinda more cowboy hat than cyberpunk

This is the sort of aesthetic that comes to mind when I picture New Edge design language

We've got both SN95 generations, both cool in their own way but everybody's taste is different.

 

Shows you how subjective this really is. I've always had a thing for the lines of a 96-98 GT/Cobra.

I wouldn't mind Coyote/Terminator swapping one.

 

Shows you how subjective this really is. I've always had a thing for the lines of a 96-98 GT/Cobra.

I wouldn't mind Coyote/Terminator swapping one.

Yup I like the 96-98 as well.

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I do miss these.

 

I'll be 41 in 2 weeks. Ugh.

I've had my '88 since High School (1997ish), so after 24 years or so, I've owned the same Fox for more than half my life. I wouldn't mind trying out something new.

I won't sell the car, which is why I'd like a bone stock cruiser. Maybe a 96-98 Cobra vert, or some sort of Saleen convertible. I don't care how slow it is, as i'm looking for something to take the kiddos out for Ice cream in.

Clean SN95s are creeping up in price. I guess when you consider the rise in pricing, along with the desire to cruise like an old fart...then I guess they have become classics.

 

I'll be 41 in 2 weeks. Ugh.

I've had my '88 since High School (1997ish), so after 24 years or so, I've owned the same Fox for more than half my life. I wouldn't mind trying out something new.

I won't sell the car, which is why I'd like a bone stock cruiser. Maybe a 96-98 Cobra vert, or some sort of Saleen convertible. I don't care how slow it is, as i'm looking for something to take the kiddos out for Ice cream in.

Clean SN95s are creeping up in price. I guess when you consider the rise in pricing, along with the desire to cruise like an old fart...then I guess they have become classics.

Most of my cars today are NOT fast. I like cruising more than anything.

03 probably makes around 700 rwhp.

90 coupe has old school HCI.

The 67 fastback is basically stock 289 with a C4.

The 93 reef blue hatch is stock

The 90 vert we are currently buying has exhaust and a bbk throttle body [emoji23]

Don't get me wrong, I love HP. But it seems that's what people these days try to use to justify what a car is worth.

This 90 vert is the 3rd mustang we bought in the last 8 months. All 3 of them, 67, 90 vert, and 93 hatch all cost good money. And none of these are "fast".

Something about just cruising in a fun old muscle car with the music going is good enough for me. And I use to drag race in my younger days.


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