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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 on 2040-cars

Year:2012 Mileage:6051 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Six-speed Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 4951CC 302Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1ZVBP8CU5C5224774 Year: 2012
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Trim: Boss 302 Coupe 2-Door
Options: Recaro Seats, Torsen Limited-Slip Differential, Factory Boss 302 Car Cover, Track Key, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 6,051
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: Boss 302
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Lovingly maintained, never abused and in near pristine condition. Never driven in winter conditions. Stored in an insulated, climate-controlled garage. Exterior near new. Interior could pass for new. Never smoked or eaten in. No damage ever."

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 #793

Too Many Cars + Too Little Time = TIME TO THIN THE HERD . . . a little

Offered Here at NO RESERVE

A couple of years ago I was looking for a modern, high-performance car that could hold my wife and son yet wasn't loaded-down with additional gadgetry and amenities that did not enhance with the driving experience.  As the owner of a couple of older BMWs I had considered a new M3 but was ultimately turned off by all the extra "stuff" that apparently cannot be avoided with a modern BMW.  I was looking for something more "pure and simple" and thus became quite interested in the new Boss 302 but after calling around a bit, had all but given up on a 2012 since by that time all seemed to have been spoken for.  Then through pure luck I stumbled on a dealer that had just been awarded a Boss 302 allocation in Ford's lottery.  I ordered it the next day and took delivery of this car in early July 2011.  While the Boss fit the bill brilliantly and has exceeded my expectations, I can no longer ignore the realities of owning and more importantly, maintaining six cars (four of which range from 22 to 43 years old).  So it's time to let this one go so my other cars can benefit from more of my time and "resources". 

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Specifications: 

  • Drive Type: Front engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Transmission Type: Six-speed manual
  • Engine Type: naturally aspirated V8
  • Displacement (cc/cu-in): 4,951/302
  • Redline (rpm): 7,500
  • Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 444 @ 7,400 rpm
  • Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 380 @ 4,500
  • Brake Type (front): 14.0-inch ventilated discs with 4-piston Brembo fixed calipers
  • Brake Type (rear): 11.8-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers
  • Suspension Type(front): Independent MacPherson strut, manually adjustable dampers, stabilizer bar
  • Suspension Type (rear): Solid axle, Panhard bar, stabilizer bar, manually adjustable dampers
  • Tires: Pirelli P Zero 255/40ZR19 (front), 285/35ZR19 (rear)
  • Curb Weight (lb): 3,630

Beyond the raw numbers, probably the most surprising thing about this car is how much different it feels compared to a Mustang GT of the same year.  The relative simplicity of the Boss gives it a more purposeful feel and the manually adjustable Recaro seats do a fantastic job of keeping the driver in place.  In the handling department, the Boss feels noticeably smaller and lighter on its feet (although I don't think it actually weighs much less) that's more like a sports car rather than a high-speed grand-tourer.  Adjusting the dampers makes a noticeable difference in the balance between compliance and agility.  On less than perfect roads, the full-soft setting is quite comfortable (though still sporty) but when the roads smooth out, stiffer settings noticeably sharpen the cars response to the driver's inputs.  Along with the suspension, the large brakes and sticky tires combine to give the car extremely high limits.

The other thing that sets the Boss 302 apart from the Mustang GT and many other modern cars is the engine.  Throttle response is noticeably quicker and it wants to keep pulling harder and harder as you approach the rev limit.  It behaves more like a thoroughbred race engine when pushed yet doesn't sacrifice the tractability and around-town civility of the GT's V8 when loafing around town.  I find that most other modern cars I've driven feel a bit lazy by comparison.

As stated in the condition description section, the car has been carefully maintained and driven respectfully since new. For example, I was careful never to exceed 4000 rpm until the engine had reached operating temperature.  Needless to say, this car has never see winter conditions or clutch-dumping launches.  It has never been smoked in, eaten in or damaged.  It has had one oil change by the dealer at ~3000 miles at which time I had them pull an oil sample that I sent to Blackstone Labs for analysis (which I can provide).  I have no doubt that the car will stand up to any evaluation and will gladly arrange for a pre-purchase inspection for seriously interested parties.

I welcome any and all questions about the car and will do my best to provide additional photos if someone wants to see something specific.  I will also accommodate individuals who would like to view the car in person before bidding.

Finally, I'm willing to let the market determine what this car is worth and as such, am listing it without reserve.  I take the auction process seriously so I will not end the auction early out of respect for other bidders.  I will work with the buyer to arrange shipping as necessary.  I have no affiliation with them whatsoever but I used Interstate to ship an old Porsche from California to my home in Iowa and was very impressed with their professionalism. 

Thank you for looking and happy bidding!!!

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