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Old 03-10-2015, 08:36 AM
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what year mustang to buy

Hi looking at 2103 and 2012 mustang V6 stick, can anyone tell me whats better, I know there is updates on 2013 not sure what they all are other than new LED tail lights HID front lights, looks like a different steering wheel and I hear a new hill assist and other things, which make me want 2013 but I like the front facia of the 2012 it looks sharper, any thing better about reliability or other issues for 2013, thanks for input I am in Barrie Ontario, also is it good in the winter, thanks
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Old 03-10-2015, 09:43 AM
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They both have the same power train. The only differences are cosmetic. The hood and rear facia are different.
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Old 03-10-2015, 09:58 AM
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Depends on what cosmetics and accessories you want.
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Old 03-10-2015, 10:56 AM
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The price, the newer you go, the more it will cost you.
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Old 03-10-2015, 12:51 PM
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If you like the front of the 2012 better get that and add this:

2013 Factory Tail Light Conversion Kit (10-12 All) - Free Shipping

Best of both worlds
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Old 03-10-2015, 02:43 PM
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thanks all for info, anything in particular I should be aware of with the Mustangs. anything at all, anyone know about the hill assist on the stick models, all these upgrades on the 2013 and up I hope work well, guess more to go wrong and more costly, eg: hid tail lights etc... thanks again cheers
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Old 03-10-2015, 04:32 PM
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Buy what you want, not what people say you should want. Pretty wide open if you ask me, I don't think you'll be disappointed any way it works out, just find one that fits the budget. Winter tires and wheels are always a good idea, along with some weight in the trunk, don't forget rustproofing like Krown or Rust Check.
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Old 03-12-2015, 05:55 AM
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I agree with AP. I personally am a fan of the 13-14 body style and the upgrades such as track apps and the LCD screen.
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Old 03-12-2015, 04:31 PM
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Sounds like the OP is thinking of a 2015 now.
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Old 03-13-2015, 09:19 AM
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I would think with the 2015 out now, good deals can be had with 2012-2014 models that folks want to trade. These cars drive great, and the V6 is a peppy engine.
Personally from previous experience I like a totally new model to have a year or two under it's belt before I plunk down my cash. If it's just small mods made to a model that's fine, but not a whole car. They usually have some real world design issues that pop up and can deflate the new car/model experience as they run around trying to find a fix.
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