04 collectibility question

Capri306 · 04-23-2004, 02:28 PM

It's funny that I saw this thread here just after I saw a truck full of brand-new '04 Mustangs heading south out of Detroit. I thought to myself, "there goes the last batch of Fox bodies."

The thing to remember and realize is that this fact would only appeal to Mustang phreaks like ourselves. Joe Sixpack couldn't care less, IMHO. The only thing he sees as a classic or collectible died off 30-some years ago (or more), represented by the 60's era Mustangs. However, I do see more people appreciating the early-80's Mustangs; you know, the 4 eyes?

I don't see the '04s becoming desireable collectibles any time soon. Until 2024 rolls around and you have one with maybe 10,000 miles on it, I wouldn't be too impressed.

One upshot I do see happening is the price of the '04s is going to PLUMMET as soon as the '05s start showing up on dealer lots. If I have enough $$$ over the summer and I can get a nice loan, hell I may pick up a GT for myself if the price is right.

The '05s are going to be HOT; there is no denying that fact.

04-23-2004, 02:28 PM	#1
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	It's funny that I saw this thread here just after I saw a truck full of brand-new '04 Mustangs heading south out of Detroit. I thought to myself, "there goes the last batch of Fox bodies." The thing to remember and realize is that this fact would only appeal to Mustang phreaks like ourselves. Joe Sixpack couldn't care less, IMHO. The only thing he sees as a classic or collectible died off 30-some years ago (or more), represented by the 60's era Mustangs. However, I do see more people appreciating the early-80's Mustangs; you know, the 4 eyes? I don't see the '04s becoming desireable collectibles any time soon. Until 2024 rolls around and you have one with maybe 10,000 miles on it, I wouldn't be too impressed. One upshot I do see happening is the price of the '04s is going to PLUMMET as soon as the '05s start showing up on dealer lots. If I have enough $$$ over the summer and I can get a nice loan, hell I may pick up a GT for myself if the price is right. The '05s are going to be HOT; there is no denying that fact. __________________ Capri306, Moderator The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri 1987 5.0L Mustang LX Notchback 1993 5.8L Eddie Bauer Bronco

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