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Im going to be driving soon and I would really like a ford mustang as a first car. Ive been a fan of cars and an even bigger fan of mustangs since i was 9. Im prepared for the "need experience before buying" answers, but ill probably take them lightly because of how horrible teen drivers are made out to be but I will be taking VERY good care of my car because im going to study to be an automechanic and an aftermarket tuner. If you dont reccemend this car as a first one could you include some that would be good first cars? no p.o.s. cars though please

2007-12-21 10:18:25 · 5 answers · asked by Jake 2 in Cars & Transportation Buying & Selling

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Bad idea.

"but I will be taking VERY good care of my car because im going to study to be an automechanic..."

So far so good. An older Mustang would probably help facilitate that.

"...and an aftermarket tuner."

DANGER, WILL ROBINSON! DANGER!

Just saying something like that...and in particular, using that phrasing, makes it sound to me like you're going to drive like an idiot.

It isn't a matter of how well you take car of the car. I mean, that matters no matter what you're driving. It's a matter of how well you know your own limits, and how easily the car can exceed those limits. As a new driver you WON'T know your limits, and you won't be familiar with how your car behaves under various circumstances. And when you're talking about a car that is made for going fast, without a whole lot of thought put into handling...it's a recipe for disaster.

Unless you're thinking of getting some POS V6 Mustang, this is a very bad idea. Hold off for a couple of years before getting your Mustang. Maybe accelerate your learning process a bit by taking a high-performance driving course.

Oh, I almost forgot...who is paying for insurance? If it's you...can you afford to insure a mustang with a ...what...16, 18 year old driver? Can mom and dad afford it? If they can, are they willing to pay that?


Better choices for a first car that would give you a good portion of the fun of a Mustang would include:

Old Volvos (the RWD ones).
BMW 3 or 5 series, esp. 325/525.
They're tough as nails, safe as most other cars into the 2000s (particularly the Volvos), some of them are reasonably quick, and you'll learn to drive RWD.

Mazda Miata
Toyota MR2
They're slower than a Mustang, but will out-handle just about any Mustang ever made. Both are RWD, and will give you some experience with that. The Miata is also very easy to work on (spacious engine bay)...AND if you decide you like it, but you don't want to completely give up on the Mustang idea, after a while you can swap in a 5.0. The Miata is also STARTLINGLY cheap to insure.

Toyota Celica
Acura Integra/Honda Civic
Honda Prelude
Honda Accord
Reasonably quick, decent handling, reliable, and if you don't live in a high-theft area, insurance won't be too bad. The only problem is they're FWD.

Subaru Impreza, particularly late 90s 2.5RS.
Good handling, sporty, lusted after by many, but nowhere NEAR as fast as a V8 Mustang.

The best choices, in terms of getting you ready for your Mustang without facilitating your suicide, would be a Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis/Lincoln Towncar (similar engine, and at least the CV/GM are live-axle), followed by the Ford Thunderbird/Mercury Cougar (90s version)...same 4.6 and transmission as the Crown Vic, but with an IRS. All are around 2/3-3/4 the power of a Mustang, with a couple hundred extra pounds. This slows things down a bit, but not so much it'll put you to sleep. Your experience with these cars should transfer to a Mustang fairly well.

2007-12-21 10:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

As long as you are mature and responsible while driving the car, a mustang should be fine. Just keep in mind that just because you have a mustang, doesn't mean you should drive like a maniac, acting all cool, and thinking you have a fast car while endangering the lives of others. Drive like a normal person and you should be just fine. Just dont buy a brand new one. They are expensive and really not worth it. Get one thats a few years old. Preferably one that was owned by an old couple or a single owner who took care of the car and didnt drive the crap out of it, ya know what I mean?

2007-12-21 10:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by dirttrackgirl_77 5 · 0 0

If that is what you want and you can talk Dad into footing the bill, then great. If you are using your own money, then get what you want. Do be prepared for some high insurance especially if you get a GT or a converible or even worse, the GT convertible.
That's what we had, insurance was high, but the car was great. It had every option I could get on it. We sold it when we started babysitting the grandkids. The new safety seats were hard to get the kids in and out of with the small back seat.

good luck.

2007-12-21 10:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1 0

Jake,
That really depends on what You think is a POS car. I would not recommend a mustang because the car would be expensive to own and maintain plus insurance will not be cheap. consider what your need is for the car and purchase from the standpoint of need not desire. Consider the cost of ownership insurance and reliability then tune ability as far as power add ons Happy shopping.

2007-12-21 10:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by johnboy 4 · 0 0

If you opt for the V8, your insurance rate will be pretty high. I would opt for something less expensive so you can at least put gas in it.

2007-12-21 10:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by ridewithgdotcom 5 · 1 0

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