2014 Warrior Mustang

2014 Warrior Mustang

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Buckers30

Original Poster:

37 posts

202 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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There may be a chance that I could get my hands on one of these. Its a limited edition built for the US forces so you can pretty much guarantee there won't be one in the UK. I'm hoping that won't devalue that much.

http://military.encs.com/mustangwarriorreveal/

Stig

11,822 posts

291 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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Trouble is - the 2015 is on the horizon and that will be available RHD in the UK.

Whilst I prefer the design of the '14, rarity or not, it will affect the residuals.

Matt Harper

6,769 posts

208 months

Thursday 11th September 2014
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Buckers30 said:
Its a limited edition built for the US forces
I don't think so - moreover it's a bone stock 5.0 with some add-ons from American Muscle Inc, - so, a 'dealer special'. That car didn't come out of Flat Rock looking like that.
The air filter made me laugh.

Roo

11,503 posts

214 months

Friday 12th September 2014
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There's a guy been touting a V6 one around over here for a while.

Told him it wasn't any more than a normal V6 and he'd better off taking it back to the US.

Buckers30

Original Poster:

37 posts

202 months

Friday 12th September 2014
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It's likely to cost around 19k from New inc conversion.

I doubt the residuals will catch up very soon.

Still might go for the RAM or Challenger though, if I do I'll have to go V8.

The Warrior version is a Ford and not dealer version. A normal V6 premium is around 16.5k don't know if it's worth the extra.

Roo

11,503 posts

214 months

Friday 12th September 2014
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Sorry, what do those figures relate to?

Matt Harper

6,769 posts

208 months

Friday 12th September 2014
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Buckers30 said:
The Warrior version is a Ford and not dealer version.
ENCS - not FoMoCo

Buckers30

Original Poster:

37 posts

202 months

Sunday 14th September 2014
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Well, I can't get one I'm not in the U.S. military, I'm going to have to be quick if anything else pops up, a k most got an auto V6 for less than 14k (£ Inc conversions) I'm thinking that even if it does lose value because of the rhd Mustang it won't be much considering how much I'm paying.

gt500nick

960 posts

145 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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If you want a car that won't depreciate then your barking up the wrong tree with a modern mustang

LuS1fer

41,753 posts

252 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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I am not persuaded that the RHD 2015 Mustang will devalue the 2005=14 cars by a huge amount.
Depreciation has been glacial on these cars and while they inevitably reach a more slippery slope, they retain value better than any European car.

the RHD Mustang looks worse and, even if you don't agree, less "classic". The turbo 4 won't have the allure of a V8, however fast it is and even if it breaks the £285 VED category, it's still a ricer wannabe and you will still be taxing a LHD full fat V8 for less and probably paying less insurance too.

I like Mustangs but am not interested in the 2015. if it becomes a common sight, it will be even less interesting. that said, if it takes sales from the German brands, then more power to its elbow but it will also depreciate at the same rate. Like anything, depreciation is also a function of availability.

So let's just say that the 2015 Mustang is faster and better handling than the last one (hard given that the Mustang is right up there with an M3 these days), the question is so what, that's not really what Mustangs are about, they're about looking good and being different.

Polarbert

17,928 posts

238 months

Friday 3rd October 2014
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I was never a big fan of the new Mustang, although I did see a yellow coupe on the road drive past me a few weeks ago and it looked alright.

I'd be interested in a 11-14 Mustang in the future but what pisses me off is that here in San Diego there are tons of them and usually they are hire cars. Mind you there aren't that many V8 versions.

5ohmustang

2,755 posts

122 months

Monday 6th October 2014
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That warrior mustang is probably available through AAFES. When I was in Kandahar, Afghanistan you could order mustangs to be delivered stateside.

Matt I've heard a lot of controversy on the mustang forums re CAI's and that the stock air filter is superior. Then there's controversy between the k&n co developed with ford racing air filter vs the stock air filter.

I've though about the k&n drop in filter panel until my drivetrain warranty expires. I've just replaced mine with the stock motorcraft filter.

5ohmustang

2,755 posts

122 months

Monday 6th October 2014
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Yes its available through AAFES, just looks like a California special with special accents. I do not like the rims. I got mine second hand and saved $13k and got a track pack.

mylesmcd

2,552 posts

226 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Yes - all the above is correct. The Warrior Edition was a ENCS (AFEES car dealer) exclusive for the US forces. I have sold a few of they (including one that is now running 600hp na!) There was a later Track Pack Edition also.

In relation to 14 prices dropping - a lot of people wee interested in the last live rear axle as it was the last of the true Mustangs. They also carry a Special Edition plate, which will hold value in them too.

Changes were all Ford Parts (ENCS were the guys who commissioned the Oscar Mike Jeep Wrangler fwiw) exhaust, k and n, 19inch wheels, lights, cross member.... and I think that is it

Matt Harper

6,769 posts

208 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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mylesmcd said:
Changes were all Ford Parts (ENCS were the guys who commissioned the Oscar Mike Jeep Wrangler fwiw) exhaust, k and n, 19inch wheels, lights, cross member.... and I think that is it
Raxiom headlight conversion and naff stick-on AMR side-scoops sure ain't Ford parts.

Edited by Matt Harper on Tuesday 25th November 16:30

Polarbert

17,928 posts

238 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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mylesmcd said:
(including one that is now running 600hp na!)
What needs to be done to that 420bhp engine without forced induction to get to 600bhp?

Matt Harper

6,769 posts

208 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Polarbert said:
What needs to be done to that 420bhp engine without forced induction to get to 600bhp?
Great question.

mylesmcd

2,552 posts

226 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Polarbert said:
mylesmcd said:
(including one that is now running 600hp na!)
What needs to be done to that 420bhp engine without forced induction to get to 600bhp?
I ll ask him tomorrow to send the build link.

Matt Harper

6,769 posts

208 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Please - I have a 5.0 Mustang and would love to be able to increase it's power output by 45% without super/turbo-charging it.

Matt Harper

6,769 posts

208 months

Tuesday 2nd December 2014
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Any news on the 600hp n/a 5.0 Mustang then?