as far as aftermarket products, alot of the performance parts for GT's do not come for the V6 models.
If you really regret not getting a GT, then I would trade the car in for one. As far as aftermarket products for the 4.0, the link below is all you need for your pony.
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HOLY CRAP the powerhouse site is back!
I hope the mail order turbo kits "comming soon" is faster then their website repairs.
Yes, the website is back up. It wasn't an issue with them repairing it, more of a domain provider issue that had to be resolved that involved a lot more sites than just PH's Still, the fastest way to find out about the mail order kit is to call them. 814-774-4966 I am sure Mike can give you the details when you call!
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The V6/GT decision is not an easy one. It's not a money contest. I could have picked up a GT for 7000 more when I bought last year, but then I couldn't have afforded to buy 1/2 of an airplane too.
"Afford" has really changed in definition over the years. 20 years ago if someone said they couldn't afford the GT, it meant because they had a small income. Nowadays, credit is a way of life. So it's really about how much money you feel comfortable owing.
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Well, I was at that stage when I bought my first GT(in March 2005) and was going to get a windveil V-6(with the 17" Bullitt GT take-off wheels, sort of a pre-pony package), but the salesman was a dick and wanted $22K for it(+$2K for the wheels) so it was $24K before taxes, I figured I could search and search for a GT for a few thousand more, an honest dealer sold me that first GT for $27K(before taxes). If it weren't for a greedy dealer, I might be on this section, although not to say like an arse, I'm pleased that everything worked out the way that it did for me. As long as YOU are truly happy and satisfied, screw everyone else IMO
Alotta the guys are right on here, when they say it still wont be enough. Ive driven alot of GT's, and they definitely have more power. I was all set on trading mine in once i get the money this summer for a used GT, but then I test drove a corvette for the same price. It was a C5, stick, with corsa exhaust, and it was a f**cking animal, compared to the GT. Yes, I know that there are LOTS of things that make the GT a better car (practicallity, 4 seats, newer car), but none of those really affect me. This summer, I will probably be selling my 6er for a vette, because the V6-GT jump is not big enough for me.
People here assume I have a GT cuz of my front center fogs in my pony pack. I think the v6's look basically the same, so I wouldnt dish out the $$ just for that. However, the GT's are overall just a nicer car, so if you want it, go for it, you'll have one hell of a time, but still be picked on by LS1'ers + anti-ford pricks
Alotta the guys are right on here, when they say it still wont be enough. Ive driven alot of GT's, and they definitely have more power. I was all set on trading mine in once i get the money this summer for a used GT, but then I test drove a corvette for the same price. It was a C5, stick, with corsa exhaust, and it was a f**cking animal, compared to the GT. Yes, I know that there are LOTS of things that make the GT a better car (practicallity, 4 seats, newer car), but none of those really affect me. This summer, I will probably be selling my 6er for a vette, because the V6-GT jump is not big enough for me.
People here assume I have a GT cuz of my front center fogs in my pony pack. I think the v6's look basically the same, so I wouldnt dish out the $$ just for that. However, the GT's are overall just a nicer car, so if you want it, go for it, you'll have one hell of a time, but still be picked on by LS1'ers + anti-ford pricks
Alotta the guys are right on here, when they say it still wont be enough. Ive driven alot of GT's, and they definitely have more power. I was all set on trading mine in once i get the money this summer for a used GT, but then I test drove a corvette for the same price. It was a C5, stick, with corsa exhaust, and it was a f**cking animal, compared to the GT. Yes, I know that there are LOTS of things that make the GT a better car (practicallity, 4 seats, newer car), but none of those really affect me. This summer, I will probably be selling my 6er for a vette, because the V6-GT jump is not big enough for me.
People here assume I have a GT cuz of my front center fogs in my pony pack. I think the v6's look basically the same, so I wouldnt dish out the $$ just for that. However, the GT's are overall just a nicer car, so if you want it, go for it, you'll have one hell of a time, but still be picked on by LS1'ers + anti-ford pricks
haha unfortunately, no, but im working on that! Great part is, the V6 may get sold to my dad as a daily driver!
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3) In my line of work you cannot be thin skinned. but after family members start breaking your balls about it being a six banger, you want to hang yourself.
In the long run you may find that dogs and cats make better friends than people
If your in to horse power, the GT is probably the way to go.
For styling and nostalgia, I'll take my Pony Package over the GT any day of the week.
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If you're gonna be happier with a GT go buy one. I just hope someone with a Shelby or Saleen doesn't make fun of you "just having a GT" or you'll have to buy one of those too. Personally, I could have bought anything I wanted, saw my V6 Tungsten vert and that's the car I bought. I could care less what someone else thinks. It's MY car.
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If you're gonna be happier with a GT go buy one. I just hope someone with a Shelby or Saleen doesn't make fun of you "just having a GT" or you'll have to buy one of those too. Personally, I could have bought anything I wanted, saw my V6 Tungsten vert and that's the car I bought. I could care less what someone else thinks. It's MY car.
That's funny you mention something like that. From all the V-8 posts I've read, the GT500 and Shelby GT owners are the coolest, no "regular" GT owner(again, from what I've read) feels like they need to defend themselves from those cars, in fact we all drool to hear more about them, I LOVE the GT500 and Shelby GT(but I think it's too expensive in relation to a regular GT). I think V-8 owners and V-6 owners just see things differently(in most cases) JMHO.........
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If you have such a reasonable income... why didn't you buy a Porsche or a Ferrari. No offense but some of us here bought a V6 NOT because we couldn't afford a V8. It is called a preference.
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No bobsmilie2000 didnt get a new V6, he got a used GT that now has transmission troubles fron the previous owner. +1 on what a dick...
dont be mad that you cant earn a reasonable income to buy a better car.
I thought about it for awhile. trading it in for a GT, that is. But really, you are going to get S C R E W E D trading that in. When I was at Ford seeing what I could get for my 07 black on black leather pny pkg with 4k miles loaded, they would give me 16k. Why? Because they said thats what they could get my car at an auction for. I told em to piss off. The GT didnt really impress me anyway.
Instead, take the 4-6k youd lose on the trade in alone (Let alone the amount youd have to pay for the GT and insurance, gas etc) and Make the 6 your own. Turbo + supercharged comes to mind. Anyone can make a v8 fast, but a sleeper 6 is simply much more fun of a car then a GT imo.
Bottom line, youd basically be paying 8-10k for 90hp if you trade in. Hardly a smart choice.
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