Someone Blew $92K On A Mustang But Buyers Won’t Budge Over $65K

The 2024 Mustang Dark Horse comes in Blue Ember Metallic paint with black hood graphics.
The muscle car came with more than $31K worth of options such as carbon fiber wheels and enhanced handling upgrades.
You might opt for either a BMW M4 Competition or a fully loaded Chevy Corvette with the same budget.

Make no mistake, the Ford The Mustang Dark Horse offers impressive performance and presence. This vehicle seems designed for racing on tracks or being showcased under the lights at Cars & Coffee events. However, despite its striking appearance, potential buyers have their limits when it comes to what they are willing to spend. willing to pay For instance, in the used market, this trend is growing more evident.

Earlier this week, bidding for a fully loaded Dark Horse reached $65,000. Initially, this may seem like a reasonable amount; however, considering the vehicle's original MSRP was $91,245 with only 2,800 miles on it, the offer falls short. Since the top bid did not match the seller's reserve price, the car discreetly withdrew from the Bring a Trailer auction. unsold .

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In the United States, costs for the Dark Horse Premium It began at $69,375, yet the first owner really splurged on add-ons, making the setup look stunning. The vehicle is painted in Blue Ember Metallic, the signature hue for the Dark Horse model, giving it a striking appearance.

This specific vehicle comes with the $2,495 Dark Horse Appearance Package, featuring blue seat highlights, a black-painted rooftop, blue brake callipers, and distinctive hood graphics. Additionally, it is equipped with the $5,495 Dark Horse Handling Package. This package comprises adjustable strut tower caps, MagneRide shock absorbers, an altered front splitter and rear wing complete with a gurney flap, enhanced chassis calibration, along with wider 305-series tyres.

The priciest choice involves the 19x10.5-inch front and 19x11-inch rear carbon fiber wheels, which add an additional $8,995 to the cost. These wheels might be costly and challenging to fix if they get damaged, plus their appearance isn't universally appealing. Altogether, this adds significant expense and exclusivity. Mustang Dark Horse has a whopping $31,465 in options.

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There are plenty of compelling performance car options out there for $90,000 or less, with obvious examples including the BMW M4 Competition and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray . Indeed, it’s possible to get a C8 equipped with the 3LT and Z51 Performance Packages for less than the sticker price of this Mustang Dark Horse.

So, how much would you be willing to pay for a Dark Horse on the used market? With prices slipping well below sticker, it might be a buyer’s opportunity, or a seller’s reality check. Let us know in the comments.