I just went through months of intense research and stang hunting(these boards helped a lot!).....I'm not sure I would go through with it...What are they "asking" for it?(if you don't mine) IMO my price range was around 13-14k when I first started looking, and there were a lot of stangs in that price range too(back in Dec.-beginning of Feb.) But a lot of these stangs had either been in a wreck or beaten to death...
In Dec. and Jan. auto dealers had the worst sales figures since 1991-92'
In mid. Feb, prices spike (speculation of stimulus plan) and sales go up a little. Then the speculation goes down and sales #'s go to S*** again, but these dealers STILL have to pay every single day for their inventory; so their losing money like no other...which makes for a lot of stingy dealers, and stingy dealers will do and say anything to make a buck....I will tell you right now, don't believe a word that the salesperson says....whether its a"blue oval certified" dealer, or a mom and pop's 3 car dealer....In today's economy, some of these salespeople will do anything to sale....
Hey man, something came up and I gotta run...I have a lot more on this and "experiences"....but imo, quick advice...Look over the mustang meticulously(taking it to your mechanic is an extremely good idea before buying used, defiantly worth $50, $100, whatever to save yourself so much frustration, time and money) Also, don't look at the "sales price" or what they are asking for it......The price of the car is what YOU think it is worth(this means looking it over with a fine tipped comb) and telling them how much YOU will pay for it....If they won't take it, walk, there will always be another stang for sale(patience is your best or worst weapon with buying cars)...Either way, let us know what their asking for it, good luck