Queen Prawn Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Ok, I made the mistake of checking out the Mercury Milan when I was getting my oil changed a couple months back. Brian went in yesterday and traded in his Mustang for a Marauder so I started talking to the salesman to see what I can get for my car and ended up ordering a Milan (since they couldn't find one with the options I wanted, we speced one out for a factory order). I put $500 down, but can get it back if I chose not to get the car. I am waiting to find out what I can get for mine. Currently I have a 2002 Mercury Cougar that has just shy of 90K miles on it and a lifetime drivetrain warranty. So far, I have had the fuel pump replaced (recall), a wheel bearing (my fault, but it was covered by the lifetime warranty) and an altenator (not covered and cost me with battery $600). I ran the numbers based on different levels of what I could potentially get on trade in and I could even afford it if I got nothing - although that is NOT an option for me. KBB states $6400 based on mileage and condition, but because of mileage, I have no idea what this guy is going to be able to work out. I am hoping for $6K, but would not take less than $4K for it. So in that sense, this whole thing hinges on what they'll give me. Saying they come through and give me $4K or better, what would do you guys and dolls think I should do? I ran the numbers and I can definitely afford it, I just feel odd about trading my Freddy in; almost like I am turning my back on him. I know, stupid, but that car has seen alot of events in my life (moving in with the Brain, bringing my wedding dress home, taking me to see my nephew when he was a few minutes old and Freddy took us to the hospital and the subsequent events when my FIL had his stroke). Honestly, the emotional aspect is the only thing that is really holding me back on this saying I get what I want for my Cougar. Just curious to see what people here think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 those memories with the cougar will always be with you, no matter what you do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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