The Mustang Boss 302: Still a Great Used Muscle Car

While it is a used and older model, the Mustang Boss 302 is not to be overlooked with its amazing interior and exterior features.
Written by Serena Aburahma
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
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Mustang Boss 302
Getting into the performance game can seem pretty intimidating when you scan through the prices of the more famous performance vehicles.
But
Ford
offers a more budget-friendly option in the Mustang Boss 302 for the driver looking to hear the roar of the engine, feel the thrust of rapid acceleration, and luxuriate in the track handling feel of a car built for speed.
The Boss 302 has been considered the grandfather of the Mustang GT350, which might make it the great-grandfather of the new
Mustang Mach 1
. Nonetheless, it's still a beast.
Investing in the Mustang Boss 302
Ford only built 2,000 of the Mustang Boss 302 in the 2012 and 2013 model years, which has allowed the model to retain its value through succeeding generations of Mustangs.
The base price for the Mustang Boss 302 in those years started just north of $40,000, with add-on performance and style packages. Boss owners also were able to make performance enhancements post-purchase, so any used Boss 302 you find on the market might go beyond its initial performance ability.
In a pre-pandemic report,
CarBuzz
noted used Boss 302's were selling from as low as $20,000 for higher-mileage versions to around the original base price. As with all used and new cars, prices have spiked a bit in recent months. 
A quick scan through
CARFAX
shows prices starting around $26,000 for high-mileage offerings to upward of $45,000 for low-mileage vehicles with possibly some enhancements.
When compared to the
six-figure prices of many performance vehicles
, the Boss 302 provides a great entry point for newer investors and one that promises to hold value as a collectible car.

What makes drivers love the Mustang Boss 302?

The 2012 and 2013 Mustang Boss 302 was considered to be the best-handling, live axle Mustang that Ford ever built, before switching to independent suspension with succeeding models. It gave birth to many of the features that would go into the creation of the GT350.
The Mustang Boss 302 featured the Roadrunner V8 engine, which had some modifications from the Coyote V8 that was standard in Mustang GT models for several years during the time frame. The Roadrunner boasted 444 horsepower — 32 hp more than the base GT — allowing it to go 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
The handling, both on-road and track, were what truly turned on Boss lovers. The live rear axle featured a limited-slip differential or an optional Torsen differential to boost handling through corners. The suspension was also enhanced with a larger diameter rear stabilizer, stiffer bushings, and higher-rate coil springs.

A racier interior

The interior of the Mustang Boss 302 was designed to look more like a race car than a traditional muscle car. Optional Recaro racing bucket seats gave the car a more aggressive look, but also provided stability for the driver who intends to make the vehicle a track racer.
A brushed aluminum dash and a tight back seat also added to the racing allure of the car. A special Laguna Seca edition even replaced the back seats with a half cage and roll bars.

Insurance for all Mustangs

If we've piqued your interest and have you browsing through Mustang Boss 302s for sale, you'll also want to consider the best insurance to protect your new investment.
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