jwdstang

Sorry, I am a first timer and I cant figure out how to post a message to everyone so not sure who this is going to ... apologies.

I live in Ottawa and am looking at buying a used Mustang and want some advice from your experts re: a 2006 V6 with 60K KMs versus a 2010 V6 with more than 100K KMs ... as well as any recommendations of local expert mechanics who know Mustangs well (and therefore know already what to look for) to inspect the car before I buy it. How can I get that question out to your members (assuming it is appropriate]?

Thanks in advanceJohn

def67

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Between the two cars, without looking at them I'd say it is a personal preference thing. The body styles between the 2 are different. Which style do you like better? Both cars have the exact same drivetrain. The 10 has a nicer interior.

Patroller

I think it mostly comes down to maintenance. If the 2010 has kept any record of maintenance then it would give you a better picture. I know that when I was looking for my mustang, I always kept an eye out for ones that were regularly serviced by ford themselves just so you're guaranteed that the maintenance was taken care of.

2010s were always a strange year just because everything changed exteriorly but remained the same under the hood. If you could find a 2011, it may be worth the extra little bit to you for the new model, but it is something you have to weigh up.

Apocalypse Pony

Depends on how hard those 40,000 km were and if whoever owned it did regular maintenance. If the 2006 had hard miles, I'd go the 2010. Good luck, let us know how it shakes out, how do they stack up price wise ?

roddy

The '06 is (IMO) the better looking car. The fact that it has 60K VS a 4 year newer car having 100+K would suggest the possibility that the '06 has not been winter driven. It's really hard to say without seeing or knowing the story on both cars. I would go for whichever one has been better maintained, or has seen less winter miles.

Oh, and welcome to the CMOC.

Apocalypse Pony

Forgot about the winter thing roddy, good call on the mileage thing, I missed that. Wonder if the OP is going to let us know how things turned out ?

Ray Spencer

Kind of depends on whether you know the history of the vehicle such as if it has been regularly maintained and or if it has been in any accidents. I prefer the 2005-2009 look to me the S197 platform was an eye catcher for those of us the grew up with Mustangs from the 60's and 70's. My 2005 4.0L has 78,000.00 and runs well in part due to regular maintenance and some modifications. When inquiring about a prospective Mustang's maintenance you should look for receipts or a log book showing oil change's including fuel filter replacement intervals. Also ask when the rear differential oil was changed as well as the last transmission service and any noted problems. When the brakes were last bleed is a good thing to inquire about and the current status of the brake pads. Don't take someone at the word that the vehicle was maintained - ask for records. Most true Mustang owners will have maintenance records or at least receipts. If you don't inquire problems could be costly down the road. Also a well maintained outside finish and clean interior is a clue that the owner has looked after it.

milner_7

Id get the 10 based on Styling alone. Plenty of improvements inside and out IMO

Apocalypse Pony

OP hasn't signed on here since the day after posting this thread. Wonder how he made out? Just like the guy who posted about Employee Pricing and was dust in the wind,never seen again.

DublDee

Happens quite a lot.