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2018 Ford Mustang GT — 50k-mile ownership check-in

NorthCamperCommunity StarterApr 22, 20262018 Ford Mustang GTNew York

2018 Ford Mustang GT, about 48,000 miles. Crossed 50k miles, so I figured I'd post what has actually broken, what maintenance cost, tire life, fuel economy, annoying quirks and whether I'd buy the same car again.

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EcoRunner34Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink

If I were shopping this, if they're pushing term length to shrink the payment, the 2018 Ford Mustang price probably got worse. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Doc fee is the line I'm watching.

NorthCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink

OP update: I got two written quotes on the 2018 Ford Mustang and the out-the-door gap is bigger than the ads made it look. That's my plan before I call anyone.

CityRunner96Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 22, 2026permalink

Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2018 Ford Mustang so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. This is from a 2018 Ford Mustang in New York with 48,000 miles. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

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