bamsho Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi, just joined. Im in the process of desiding on whether to purchase a new 2013, or a nice used 2010-12. Im a member of SHOforum and have a black 98 Gen3. As in the used 10-12's what should I be looking for. Thanks Brian Michael 98 black Gen3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 :welcome: Nice that you've joined us! Just replied to your PM, hope that helps. I think you will find it a lot more friendly here then over at the other site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 The 13s are nice, but half price for a 10 or 11is nice too. I bought my 10 in early 12 and never looked back. 56 k car for 29 k certified....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockgt302 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Welcome, it depends on if you like the new interior, the better paddle shifters, and my ford touch. The exterior changes aren't that significant between the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 In an official capacity, welcome aboard :welcome: Glad to have you here, and with your background and ownership of the previous Generation Taurus SHO, I'm sure our members will come to appreciate your insight. Lots of good info posted up here thus far, and I believe you'll come to enjoy your time here, as we have a lot of helpful, knowledgeable members as it relates to the newer SHO models. Contribute where you feel you may, and we all look forward to your involvement! :thumb: The 2013's seem to have the latest and greatest, including the addition of all the extra coolers if you pick up the PP pkg. If your goal is to save some coin, well then pickup a pre-'13 model year, and just retro those coolers on..... I would say the biggest improvement on the 13's would be centered around the brake upgrades. Light years better than the 10's thru 12's. It all really depends on what your looking for, and opinions on this can be so subjective, it's not even funny. Arm yourself with the knowledge of improvements of the 13's, versus the 10's thru 12's and I'm sure you'll come to w/e right decision is both best for you, and best for your situation. Good luck! Mike :yo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Welcome to the site! I agree with everything that BPD says above, and ultimately it is your decision. I had the same dilemma last year, but the cost difference, with the X-plan, was 5-12K (plus at least 10K miles) for a used 10-12 vs a new 13. I liked the interior and the more aggressive front end better on the 13s, plus the brake upgrade was already done. Since I am going to keep mine for awhile, cost was overruled by the car I liked better. I didn't want a "coulda, shoulda woulda" down the road. If you're going used, see if all the TSBs are done. If it is a 10 look for the strap to pull the trunk closed, which would be a job #2 car (a couple of fixes from the earlier 10 release). Like stated above, both cars are great and you can't go wrong with either... the decision is yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamsho Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks everyone, just hope everything goes well the next couple weeks and I can make it a reality. I love the look of the 13's, and the upgrades, but still not sold on the new dash, guess im kinda old school. I know they are all electronic now, but still love the 10-12 layout. My other half says it will grow on you, she has been helpful too, and she loves cars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetair Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Good luck on your choice. I love my 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD13SHO Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Welcome! I am fairly new here also. I purchased my '13 just a few weeks ago. I have a little over 900 miles on it, and love the way it drives. I traded an '11 Mustang GT/CS and speaking as old school on the dash situation, I like the SHO. It will take a bit of time to decide which details you want to view, but their is a lot of information available with the push of a button. The "new & improved" My Touch is really easy to use, and a lot of the information is available from the steering wheel, and viewed on the dash. My dealer had 3 SHO's in stock, and actually wanted to give me a PP model for $3000 less then the one I bought, as it had been in inventory several months. I was tempted, except, no spare tire was a deal breaker. I would shop around, on the WEB, and see who has the best deals. Be prepared when you go in to walk out, especially if they have more then 1 in stock. It took me a week to buy the Mustang, talking in person, by e-mail, and phone. Do a price comparison at Edmunds or Blue Book to see what the actual price of the car you are looking at buying is, versus the sticker. Let the dealer know you are a serious buyer, but take your time. Check and see if any dealer has left over '12's in stock and they may be really ready to deal if you don't have to have a '13. Good luck and I hope this all works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac98SHO Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Welcome.. The 2013 is refined in many ways (especially with the Performance Package), but if money is the object then I agree with most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Hawk Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamsho Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well my dream just got put on hold. Got some confusing info this week, so the car is on hold till we figure out whats up. Thanks for all the replies, just frustrated right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hhmmmm..... that's cryptic to say the least. Hope all turns around in your favor. Keep the community posted. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojomofo21 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I picked up my 2010 SHO in late 2011 with 25k miles for $28k. It was a certified Ford executive car. I got a 100k mile warranty. Since there are really no significant changes between the years I would say save the dough and get a pre owned one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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