I'm still coming up empty. I'm looking for a 99-02 5 speed GT coupe and it just isn't happening. Friday evening I went with my cousin to look at a small used car place. They knew I was coming to look at that specific car, and when I called to say I might run a bit late, they said, "Oh, that car isn't here. It will be back next week." So we ventured out around many a suburb and hit small used lots and big Ford dealers alike. Don't get me wrong, I've seen some nice Mustangs, but none that were in my price range. I went to one dealer who had about half a dozen convertibles that all would have been great except that I want a coupe.
Then today I went out with my dad to look at one I found via FordDirect.com, and it wasn't there at the dealer either. We drove around and hit a few other places. Found an 01 Cobra with 33k miles, but out of my range. Every GT we found was an 03 or 04. Ran into a lot of jerky salesmen.
I came home and searched again, increasing my search radius. Now I'm almost looking at cars out of state. I found one at a Ford dealer with price of $13,998. I might go look at it, but I have to stay under $12,350 out the door and I don't know if that is possible at that price point. I'd say it doesn't hurt to try, but I've spent a lot on gas just driving around to look at cars that sometimes aren't even there.
Then today I went out with my dad to look at one I found via FordDirect.com, and it wasn't there at the dealer either. We drove around and hit a few other places. Found an 01 Cobra with 33k miles, but out of my range. Every GT we found was an 03 or 04. Ran into a lot of jerky salesmen.
I came home and searched again, increasing my search radius. Now I'm almost looking at cars out of state. I found one at a Ford dealer with price of $13,998. I might go look at it, but I have to stay under $12,350 out the door and I don't know if that is possible at that price point. I'd say it doesn't hurt to try, but I've spent a lot on gas just driving around to look at cars that sometimes aren't even there.
