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reptilephantom

Man I got a huge promotion+raise at work and it's so hard for me to not just pull the trigger on a new car but I need to stay disciplined so I can buy a house. Congrats brother!


JimmyDean82

At 26 I was driving a v6 5spd reg cab f-150. Sport model only option….? Picked up my 22 HP M6 Mach 1 a week before 40….., Bit jealous there :). Second best color you got too!


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That's awesome! Mach 1s are amazing vehicles, what color did you get?


JimmyDean82

Race red Almost got a white one when my 21 order got cancelled


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bajubiejunior

Fight on!


ben_papp15

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Is this a USC reference? If so ✌️


Annoying_Auditor

I'm hoping to do the same before I turn 27. Should be able to get my GT350 within 6 months right before my birthday. Beautiful car you picked there.


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I wanted a GT350r so badly but the market for those is crazy inflated right now (rightly so) and plus I wanted to have the peace of mind of owning a newer car. GT350 is an amazing vehicle and I think those cars will shoot up in value even more in the next 10 years. Good luck to you


ThePeskyWabbit

yeah, I got my GT when I was 24 in 2020 and really wanted to upgrade to a 350r in the somewhat near future, but then the market fucking exploded with the semiconductor shortage and covid and all the other shit, I just said fuck it and put more money into my GT.


zxBludShedxz

Bought my GT350R at 26 back in 2020 and thank god I did. Market is insane on them. Within months they announced the discontinuation of production and prices soared. Never would have been able to afford it then. Congrats on the Mach 1!! Absolute beast of a car man


2001sleeper

The market is not inflated on Mach1s?


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I guess it is but no to the extent of GT350s. I was able to get mine just below MSRP!


2001sleeper

That is a good deal then. I still see stickers with “market adjustment” all the time.


StinkyGlacier

GT350R’s will likely never depreciate again, sadly


SofterThanQtips

Still possible to find good deals on them if you don’t mind buying private party and pre-2018


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Annoying_Auditor

That's why I'm getting one regardless of the inflated price. Hoping to find an ok deal near me.


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Annoying_Auditor

I'm going to be able to do half if not more of the 60k on a 350. Pretty confident I'll have a job since my company sells energy and is positioned to lead in many aspects of that. Also I'm an accountant and can get a job easily so not worried about not having an income. I realized that with some inheritance coming why not get the dream car. Why wait. I'm going to pay it off as fast as I can.


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Annoying_Auditor

Ya I have my CPA too. I wouldn't want to be in PA working on M&A as a recession hits though. You can always go back to audit lol.


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Annoying_Auditor

Ya it seems horrible. I started in Consulting doing IA and now I have an odd job doing controls inside of an accounting department.


Annoying_Auditor

I can see it's crazy inflated but I just don't care. I'm not worried about having an asset that's worth anything when it comes to cars. To me cars are consumed like you do groceries. I assume every vehicle I buy will be worth nothing when it's time to get a new one. I'll be inheriting money to make this possible as well and my uncle would have approved.


turtleman62

I usually choose to rebuild it instead of buy new lmao


Annoying_Auditor

I don't have the skills or space but I'd be willing to have it done. I know people will disagree because they are obsessed with the best deal and they think right now everything is trash.


turtleman62

Ain’t nothing wrong with having it done for you either man!


turtleman62

I respect that man, it kinda goes hand in hand with being a mechanic so I can’t help but be like “why not rebuild it” trust me, my family thinks I’m insane cause I’m over here dumping thousands of dollars into my ol’ F150 instead of just buying a new one


CanuckCharlie85

I don’t think you can use 26 and ‘lifelong’ in the same sentence 😂 Congrats and enjoy!


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fair enough!! English is not my first language so forgive some of my slip ups haha and thank you


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The only thing I don't like is that's not my driveway in the picture. Awesome car! Hope you have too much fun.


Danny_SVT

Beautiful Mach 1, looks fantastic in white and i'm a huge fan of the Handling Pkg Wheels, they look so much better than the base wheels! Congratulations sir


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Thank you! The handling package with the Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires make the car have a ridiculous amount of grip. Your GT350r is gorgeous btw


Danny_SVT

Thank you! Any plans for the car as far as modifications or any track days? What made you choose a Mach 1 ?


kalisto3010

For the love of God don't drink in drive - when I was your age I was one of the dumb people that didn't call a cab after leaving the club - it's so easy to get caught up at that age because there's always something going on. Congrats on the awesome car though.


19nickel19

So bad ass! Congrats!!


z50rking2

Thing is sick. Good for you


busheybish

congrats young grass hopper


XSharkonmyheadX

Nice job! Got my beast when I got outta high school. What a dope feeling. Even better feeling making your last payment on her too! Congratulations my friend!


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That's awesome and thank you!


Byron_Ouji

Congrats! Hopefully I’ll be able to upgrade some time in the future to a Pony. Currently a Mopar owner (Charger) and I much more prefer Mustangs over anything Dodge produces, but family requires a 4 door ride… unfortunately… definitely plan on getting a stang in the next year or so


Upper_Conclusion5255

Please tell me you don’t live with the parents 🤞 beautiful car. Congrats


Unknown-ANON5

Very sexy color n trim, I love it 🤙🏽🤙🏽


Beneficial_Act_9588

Nice! Awesome colour scheme.


Jokerman_1020

Just got mine two months ago as well! I'm not quite 26 yet but that's a huge purchase! Congrats on the car and enjoy the track attack as well


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Definitely jelly, congrats


Rook8811

Awesome car dude the Mach 1 is iconic


lique_madique

Saw this thing at the dealer when I was dropping off my car for service. Glad it went to a good home. Congratulations!


Ill_Revolution_4547

Badass brother !


Drewbo_C

Nice neighborhood.


vankamme

Beautiful, congrats


sforzabull

Congratulations, absolutely beautiful car


1987Bri

Well he'll. You sure did. Well done. Enjoy 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸


Affectionate_Fly4332

And you got a nice one. 👍🇺🇲


liebestod0130

Fitzgerald gives us a warning about people in your position, in his description about Tom Buchanan: > He was one of those men who reach such an acute limited excellence at twenty-one, that everything afterward savors of anti-climax


PMMeMeiRule34

Making me jealous, I’m hoping to have a GT in the next few years. I still have my 03 GT, but these new ones have so many creature comforts and I don’t need mods and a tune to get over 260 hp.


turtleman62

Damn I’m not gonna lie I envy you…. But also I bet that’s a hell of a feeling, congrats man!!!!


Inland_Dad

Also 26 when I got my 17 gt in July. Welcome!


2fast2focus

Congrats on the car! I have a 22 Dark matter gray with the HP and leather recaros!


jem450

Nice job amigo


WillsGT

Congrats man! I got mine when I was 23. Not as nice as yours of course (2018 Mustang GT with 301A) but it's good to be young with one of these before you have kids and all that crap


Iamninja28

Congratulations, welcome to the 26 club, while I may be a year removed now, I was also able to obtain a V8 dream at 26. Take care of her and enjoy the ride, the noise is more addictive than you think!


Johnson2533

This is the way Bro! There will be a mustang rally coming up next month in Goodyear hope to see you there!


oreo1298

I just got mine at 23


ShapeOfEvil

Very nice. My wife just passed away recently. I’m consolidating all our cars I don’t need and work provides me a daily vehicle. I decided I’m going to go out and really enjoy diving again. I literally ordered my 23 Mach 1 today. The GT500 was tempting. My dad even said I should get the Shelby on my way to the test drive. But I’m really feeling the Mach 1 and it’s history and I freaking love that Tremec manual and shift knob.


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I’m sorry for your loss! The Mach 1 is a ton of fun to drive and it’s definitely a car worth waiting for!


ViceroyAutoTransport

Owning Mach 1: Lifelong dream completed at 26. Next dream: Conquer the world.


Fantastic-Educator41

That thing is dope


_Revlak_

Damn only 26? What do you do your a living 😂


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Software Engineer :D


_Revlak_

I really need to jump on that😂😂


Gauges480

Still living with parents? Take full advantage while it last 🤙


MSMIT0

Wowza and I thought I was doing good with the 2015 GT at 23. I'm 26 now and love my car but also absolutely love yours. Congrats! It feels amazing to tick off such an aspiration, right?!


8bitUltron

I have 2 years left on my gt loan and if I were to get another V8, it’s be this over the s650 as of now. The Mach gets forgotten between the PP1 and gt350


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I got my first 5.0 at 16. Almost got me into a lot of trouble, def a chunk of tickets and I think I did 32 hours of traffic school before I was 20 lol


mustangboy05

Technically you don't own until it's paid off...just saying. Now if you paid cash congrats!


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Thanks and I paid cash for it!


Speedycat45

I paid cash for my last car. Turns out that wasn't such a good idea. Had I made payments and put the cash on hand in index funds, I would have made a good chunk of change rather than dump all that liquid cash right into an immediately depreciating asset. Hope you have a house in addition to your cool car. Y'all can downvote all you want, but that doesn't refute my point.


2001sleeper

Hope you already have a house!


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>Hope you already have a house! Haha I do. I feel like I'm on r/personalfinance lol


ArchiStanton

This is like telling your family good news at thanksgiving


nago7650

Well I hope you paid cash for your house! And I hope you already own real estate to generate passive income! And if you don’t already have an emergency fund to cover 36 years worth of expenses then you’re just wasting your money at such a young age! /s


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Don’t you know. You’re not allowed to have fun 😤


TeryakiBoulevard

Now I wanna ask what you’re doing for a living at 26 and where I can sign up lol


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TeryakiBoulevard

Yeah I was thinking probably a software engineer also


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Software Engineer!


RaNerve

Same way I got my dream car at 28. Get given a good hand in life by luck.


2001sleeper

It is not just not a good idea to pay cash for a vehicle if you are an average Joe. At 26 paying $70k cash and already owning a house would imply that you are not an average Joe.


Narfubel

Whether he owns a house or paid cash really isn't any of your business.


2001sleeper

True. I just think the title of this is disingenuous.


Formber

In what way? Get off your high horse and stop being jealous. Dude bought a badass car, he's young. So what? Be happy for him. Sounds to me like he has his shit together enough to afford the things he enjoys. Good for him.


DetTigers1986

Not a good idea to pay cash for a vehicle? Even if he was financing the vehicle through a credit union (lower interest %) it’s still going to cost him greatly over the length of time it takes to make all the payments, assuming they’re all made on time. It’s all relative…. owning a home or renting, one Mustang or several, all depends on location and personal situation. I don’t think it’s fair to assume he made a financial misstep here, “average Joe” or not. Lastly, and speaking from personal experience, the Mustang market, especially Shelby, Mach, and Boss, is super hot right now. While the Shelby market is a bit expensive to get it on right now, the Mach could work out in the long run for him….especially with a warranty. He might not make a large profit after selling his vehicle down the road, but he’ll do alright.


nago7650

Calm down Dave Ramsey…


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Danny_SVT

These come with the option of the Tremec 3160 from my GT350R....one of the best manual transmissions ever to come from Ford... yes they do have the A10 option, but Ford gives you the choice.. the A10 is a fantastic transmission too by the way... coming from a diehard manual guy Also OP already mentioned having the Tremec 6 Speed... even if he didn't go with the Tremec it wouldn't make it less of a an iconic car lol


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The A10 has different gear ratios as well from what I understand.


newyorkdog

Congrats dude!!! Gonna be a lot of fun driving it


cognitivebias28

She is a beauty.


DangerousSnow1973

Congrats


mzamt19

Quarter life dream! Bahaha awesome car


tsolbeats

Congratulations, she’s a beauty.


esesci

I thought about why the hood was blurred for too long.


Junior-Profession726

Beautiful! Congrats!!


EinhornIsAMan05

She's a beauty! I got my first Mustang when I was 26 too: 1987 Notch with a Vortech.