=93Ford has done a great job of recapturing the public=92s interest and =91romance=92 for the Mustang since the arrival of the Camaro and Challenger,=94 he said. =93The 412 horsepower from the new 5.0, a price near $30,000, and with styling evocative of the original Mustang contribute to its high residual value. Equally strong and impactful to residual value is the new V6 option with 305 horsepower that offers 31 mpg on the highway at a price around $23,000. Both of these vehicles represent many potential buyers=92 vision of the classic pony car =96 great power and great looks at a great price.=94
Resale value is important to sports car customers who tend to make Mustang part of their family, said Mustang Consumer Marketing Manager Jim Owens.
=93Customers understand that Mustang has an enduring presence,=94 he said. =93The new 5.0 GT and the 3.7-liter V6 enhance the pony car=92s 45-year heritage by offering high performance as well as outstanding fuel economy.=94
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