heyguys i need some opinions... i have spent a decent amount ofmoney on my car which is a 2001 black v6,(the money mostly all went to looks of the car, rims,projectors, antenna, stupid stuff) and i'm wondering if its worth it to buy an exhaust, tuner, or intake spacer for my car. i know these will give some horse power but is it worth to spend money on a v6. Should i buy the parts or just start saving for a gt???

Well bro if you want a gt just save your money. I wouldn't do anything to a v6 if i was going to get a gt. But yeah spending money on a v6 engine is just a waste in in my opionin too me its more of a point (A) too point (B) car gets you were you need too go in style :DI;am not hating on the six sinceI have one too butI just don't see the potentall in these motors unless your got money too waste. I'amsure someone will sayI'am wrongthey will saybuy this bla bla bla force inductioin build the engine up heads cams etc... but all that for stock gt power seems like a waste but thas my 2 cents but its not up too me its up too you want you want.
Peace

I own a 2001 True Blue V6 and I know how you feel. IMO, right now I can't afford to buy a V8 or the insurance that comes along with it because I'm about to head off to college and I'm hoping I can get by with the Mustang I have for the next 4-5 years. I feel that I can wait and when I really have some money, I'll go all out on a V8, who knows, maybe even a Shelby GT 500??? HAHA ... seriously...I want one.

I always try to tell myself, at least I got a car to drive here and there and thank god it's not a Honda or something rice.

ORIGINAL: MUSTANG042004

Well bro if you want a gt just save your money. I wouldn't do anything to a v6 if i was going to get a gt. But yeah spending money on a v6 engine is just a waste in in my opionin too me its more of a point (A) too point (B) car gets you were you need too go in style :DI;am not hating on the six sinceI have one too butI just don't see the potentall in these motors unless your got money too waste. I'amsure someone will sayI'am wrongthey will saybuy this bla bla bla force inductioin build the engine up heads cams etc... but all that for stock gt power seems like a waste but thas my 2 cents but its not up too me its up too you want you want.
Peace


Periods are you friends, lol.

Well, you have to ask yourself: do you want a V8? I did, so I got one. A supercharger on a V6 will give it more than stock GT power of the same year. And the price difference between a GT and V6 is about the same as an S/C. But you can't finance the S/C like you can a GT. It's up to you in the end whether or not it's worth it.

its probably not worth it, but we all love doing it anyway.

ORIGINAL: MUSTANG042004

spending money on a v6 engine is just a waste in in my opionin too me its more of a point (A) too point (B) car gets you were you need too go in style :D

I totally agree [sm=icon_cheers.gif]I am also just going to be modding up the exterior on my 6er. Then get a GT in a couple years[sm=wootwoot.gif]

Hi,
I've been thinking about this also. I have a V-6 with mods which looks great but I started thinking maybe I should have gone with the V-8 and slowly added everything on. Anyways, too late for that, I think what I'll do is next car in the future I buy I'll make sure its a V-8. Either way its up to you, good luck.
-tiff

A GT really is not all you guys think. I mean, every time I see one I get a little disappointed that my car doesn't sound like that or have the presence that a GT does, but really 260hp stock is nothing. There are Nissan V6s and Honda 4-cyl that make more than that. Yea torque is another story, but the 3.8 is actully a stronger engine than the 4.6. I have been trying to get into a V8 stang for years now. We just can't do it with me being in college and I can't afford it right now myself. I keep trying to trade it in, but the parents own the title, not me. We all know it isn't possible, but I keep looking anyway. I have decided to just finish my car as my funds allow, and use it as a DD that can kick some Cobra ass, when I graduate and have a career. Then I'll pick up a Mach 1/Cobra and mod the HELL out of it for the weekends [sm=badbadbad.gif].

So yes, to everyone, go out there and mod your 6er. There are a lot more options now than there were a few years ago even. Trust me, do a search. You aren't the only ones unhappy about the power of the stock V6. But most of us are younger and can't afford anything better. So just play with whatcha got. That is the only way I get happy about having my car. Every time I add a mod or change something, it makes up for it not being a V8. Plus, if you install a cam, and do some other engine work, it can almost have that coveted V8 sound.

Well, while you are all off buying your gt's, il stay true to my sixer and mod the hell out of it. Id much rather have a sixer that could beat gt's and modded gt's. It may cost alot of money and even be wasting money, but my goal of having a v6 beating a v8 wont die, and if i blow my engine, il prob end up buying another 6er to continue my goal. Goal over 4 years have an 11 second v6 that doubles as a daily driver. Its been 8 months so far and including a supercharger, im on a pretty good start. Im just not looking forward to my next tranny [:'(]

Well look at it this way, modding any car is never an investment, its not going to increase the value of the car, regardless if it is a V8, V6 etc. The only way your going to get your moneys worth is if its an old school classic. Our cars depreciate so fast that it really isnt worth modding any car, but we do it anyways because we want to, and we try to be unique and have our cars stand out above the rest. I wasnt planning on modding my car but I came across some awesome deals that I could not pass up and then I got hooked. So if you want to mod your car then mod it. If people can fix up their 4 bangers civics and crap why cant we mod our stangs?

Same here. I planned to leave it alone except for a few appearance mods. But then I started doing more and more (and could care less if the car is going to depreciate...I don't want to get ride of it now...too much money/work put in to it) and now I want to finish it. I couldn't stand driving it around with stock suspension, so I lowered it and got some new S/S in the process. Wasn't satisfied so I went back for Bullitt sway bars and a STB and SFCs. Ok kinda decent now, did the exhaust next. Had the system first, which I am in the process of re-doing now. It will never end! I will mod whatever car I have until I finish it or I die.

ORIGINAL: HornyHornyHippo

Its been 8 months so far and including a supercharger, im on a pretty good start.



Have you already put in your procharger?If not, What are you waiting for? lol, If I had one I would be putting that sh!ton today.
Anyways, I am 17 right now and my parents wouldnt allow me to get a GT because I'm young and dont need that much power right now, which I completely understand. I dont plan on doing many perf mods to my sixer, just the small things (exhaust, CAI) the usual, and I'm almost done with the visual mods. I plan on getting a Mach 1 (my dream car)when I get out of high school/college. I figure that by the time I can get one, It wont cost too much either. ;)

ORIGINAL: Mustangemd19

ORIGINAL: HornyHornyHippo

Its been 8 months so far and including a supercharger, im on a pretty good start.



Have you already put in your procharger?If not, What are you waiting for? lol, If I had one I would be putting that sh!ton today.
Anyways, I am 17 right now and my parents wouldnt allow me to get a GT because I'm young and dont need that much power right now, which I completely understand. I dont plan on doing many perf mods to my sixer, just the small things (exhaust, CAI) the usual, and I'm almost done with the visual mods. I plan on getting a Mach 1 (my dream car)when I get out of high school/college. I figure that by the time I can get one, It wont cost too much either. ;)


because i ordered it, then canceled my order so i could order it from my bosses shop (check my sig), and he is taking forever. if he cant get it any cheaper then il re order it this weekend from vmptuning. Im in no rush. That and when i get back from vacation in 2 weeks il be close to ordering big brakes from Stoptech, and id like to have that when i have the supercharger, so im putting them in together, most likly.

The V6 is a good engine to mod. I don't really see any reason to switch to a GT other than to escape the bad rap it gets for not being a V8 car. Other than that what do you get besides worse gas milage and higher insurance rates.. Coool... oh yeah I almost forgot the whopping 50 extra hp that makes it all worth it. And then once you think you've escaped the "my car is better than yours" routine you realize there are about 5 other V8 model Stangs that are nicer and have more power than your so cool V8 sports car.

ORIGINAL: MustangMike2001

The V6 is a good engine to mod. I don't really see any reason to switch to a GT other than to escape the bad rap it gets for not being a V8 car. Other than that what do you get besides worse gas milage and higher insurance rates.. Coool... oh yeah I almost forgot the whopping 50 extra hp that makes it all worth it. And then once you think you've escaped the "my car is better than yours" routine you realize there are about 5 other V8 model Stangs that are nicer and have more power than your so cool V8 sports car.




Worse gas milage, thats not true they accutaly get alittle better than we do, power to wieght ratio. 50 hp its more like 80 hp. And who are you talking too about v8 sports cars, nobodys saying anybodys car is better than anyones the guy just wanted are opioins. don't even know who your talking too lol about 5 other v8 models iam lost..

No they do not get better gas milage than the V6. It is not drasticly less but these days a little less can be a big difference.

How you figure 260-193=80 is beyond me..

Most of the time V6 owners want to get the GT after they get their first "oh its just a V6" not b/c they honosty just have to have that V8 sound.

5 other models.. Cobra, Mach 1, Bullitt, Saleen, Roush.. duh

ORIGINAL: MustangMike2001

No they do not get better gas milage than the V6. It is not drasticly less but these days a little less can be a big difference.

How you figure 260-193=80 is beyond me..

Most of the time V6 owners want to get the GT after they get their first "oh its just a V6" not b/c they honosty just have to have that V8 sound.

5 other models.. Cobra, Mach 1, Bullitt, Saleen, Roush.. duh



pwned gah hahahaha but no doubt

Mod the v6 if it's your daily driven car. Then it's not a waste in my opinion. People I know say GT's are a waste unless you go to the track alot.

The V6 and the base GT are so comparable it's just like what's the point in going from one to the other. If power is your real concearn you either wouldn't have bought the V6 to begin with or would be looking into a V8 model worth getting like a Cobra.

U cant compare a v6 to a gt,r u ****ing kiddin me? 70 hp and 100 ft tq more then our split ports and ur saying theyre comparable haha plus the handlin is way better on that car then the six but still if u wana keep the sleeper look mod it because now I wish I had something with some torque and a MANUAL,pwnd

It's not like it takes a genious to figure out the GT comes with more power out the box but it does take someone with at least 3rd grade math knowledge (unlike some people here aparently) to realize you can build the V6 to MORE power for less money than owning the GT. Not to mention you can build the V6 past hp levels that would destroy the 4.6.

ORIGINAL: MustangMike2001

It's not like it takes a genious to figure out the GT comes with more power out the box but it does take someone with at least 3rd grade math knowledge (unlike some people here aparently) to realize you can build the V6 to MORE power for less money than owning the GT. Not to mention you can build the V6 past hp levels that would destroy the 4.6.


U can build up a geo metro to destroy a z06 crovette lmao. Its just better to start off with some nice torque

Point is, unless you want a strickly drag car, go get a cobra. Otherwise its just ****ing stupid to upgrade from a v6 to a GT just because "people say im missing 2 cylinders" or that junk. If you can afford to buy a gt and raise your insurance then by all means do it, but for the same price and less youd be able to have a just as quick sixer. Its my daily driver, it will be taken to the track, and i will mod the hell outa it :D lol. And i think if your dedicated to your hobby of modding cars, then you can deffinitally beat down the "oh its only a sixer" saying, and put some power into these things.

Your talking about how much better the handling and torque and breaks and all are better in GT's, well thats all stuff id be replacing with the same parts im getting now, so why bother. And i like how there are few supercharged and turbocharged sixers out there, it makes me want to put my v6 badges back on.

ORIGINAL: MustangMike2001

No they do not get better gas milage than the V6. It is not drasticly less but these days a little less can be a big difference.

How you figure 260-193=80 is beyond me..

Most of the time V6 owners want to get the GT after they get their first "oh its just a V6" not b/c they honosty just have to have that V8 sound.

5 other models.. Cobra, Mach 1, Bullitt, Saleen, Roush.. duh



Wrong. Have you owned both? Then you have no right saying. I got 17mpg in my 2004 V6, and 23mpg in my 2002 GT. That's city, BTW.

And it's 70hp. Not 50 or 80. I guess 67 if you wanna be a bitch and argue the 3 HP. And 70 HP is a considerable amount.

And there's really two models. The Bullit is basically a GT with better suspension and 5 more HP from another intake. And it was only made 1 year. The Saleen and Roush are special edition models and aren't really made by Ford like the other are. So those don't really count, either.

And to all saying a GT isn't anything special, you're right. It's 260 HP. But 260 is still a hell of a lot more than 190. The GT is a better platform for modding.

Trying to argue that the V6 is better than the GT is rediculous. If the V6 was better, it wouldn't be the base model, now would it?

You obviously can't comprehend the point which is the V6 is a better starting point regardless of the fact that it drives off the lot with less power than a base model GT. Your list of mods would suggest you have intentions on building your car up for power but apprently you have no intentions to surpass the amazing power of the high 14 second GT since you refuse to accept the fact that you can be faster with what you currently have. My guess is you're just too lazy to put the work into it to get there. You would rather start off with a little more power and have less of a goal to acheive than to start off with less power and have the sky be the limit.

ORIGINAL: Xemeth

ORIGINAL: MustangMike2001

No they do not get better gas milage than the V6. It is not drasticly less but these days a little less can be a big difference.

How you figure 260-193=80 is beyond me..

Most of the time V6 owners want to get the GT after they get their first "oh its just a V6" not b/c they honosty just have to have that V8 sound.

5 other models.. Cobra, Mach 1, Bullitt, Saleen, Roush.. duh



Wrong. Have you owned both? Then you have no right saying. I got 17mpg in my 2004 V6, and 23mpg in my 2002 GT. That's city, BTW.

And it's 70hp. Not 50 or 80. I guess 67 if you wanna be a bitch and argue the 3 HP. And 70 HP is a considerable amount.

And there's really two models. The Bullit is basically a GT with better suspension and 5 more HP from another intake. And it was only made 1 year. The Saleen and Roush are special edition models and aren't really made by Ford like the other are. So those don't really count, either.

And to all saying a GT isn't anything special, you're right. It's 260 HP. But 260 is still a hell of a lot more than 190. The GT is a better platform for modding.

Trying to argue that the V6 is better than the GT is rediculous. If the V6 was better, it wouldn't be the base model, now would it?



In my opinion a fast v6 is much more impressive then a fast v8. And because its not as common, i find alot more pride in it. I dont think the argument is the v6 is better then a gt, because like you said, its obviously not. The argument was "Is it worth putting money into a v6". And even though the answer is an opinion, in my opinion it totally is

ORIGINAL: Xemeth

ORIGINAL: MustangMike2001

No they do not get better gas milage than the V6. It is not drasticly less but these days a little less can be a big difference.

How you figure 260-193=80 is beyond me..

Most of the time V6 owners want to get the GT after they get their first "oh its just a V6" not b/c they honosty just have to have that V8 sound.

5 other models.. Cobra, Mach 1, Bullitt, Saleen, Roush.. duh



Wrong. Have you owned both? Then you have no right saying. I got 17mpg in my 2004 V6, and 23mpg in my 2002 GT. That's city, BTW. Aparently there was somthing needing attention on your V6 b/c I'm getiing 27-28 on the regular.

And it's 70hp. Not 50 or 80. I guess 67 if you wanna be a bitch and argue the 3 HP. And 70 HP is a considerable amount. Yeah sure it is. But it's attainable with the V6 for less than the cost difference of the GT.

And there's really two models. The Bullit is basically a GT with better suspension and 5 more HP from another intake. And it was only made 1 year. The Saleen and Roush are special edition models and aren't really made by Ford like the other are. So those don't really count, either. Those models don't count? lol well you be sure to tell that to those guys after they smoke your nice new GT.

And to all saying a GT isn't anything special, you're right. It's 260 HP. But 260 is still a hell of a lot more than 190. The GT is a better platform for modding. The GT can handle about 450 hp before exploding, gimme a break.

Trying to argue that the V6 is better than the GT is rediculous. If the V6 was better, it wouldn't be the base model, now would it? Of course not. B/c in a world of ignorent people who can't grasp the concept of starting off with less to gain more that would just be insane. That would take work and effort and you would much rather finance a GT than to step away from your computer and turn a wrench or two.

ORIGINAL: Lando7886

heyguys i need some opinions... i have spent a decent amount ofmoney on my car which is a 2001 black v6,(the money mostly all went to looks of the car, rims,projectors, antenna, stupid stuff) and i'm wondering if its worth it to buy an exhaust, tuner, or intake spacer for my car. i know these will give some horse power but is it worth to spend money on a v6. Should i buy the parts or just start saving for a gt???


well, I have a '98, and I am just trying to keep it runnin. I am looking to buy a new v6, as soon as my wife lets me. I test drove one of those, and the difference between the stock old and stock new v6 is night and day. I wouldn't write-off the new sixers just yet. As far as doing all that spending, well you have to remember that other parts of the car will be depreciating (not in the sense of value, but in the sense of stuff breaking down), so its just a matter of how long you want to keep your present vehicle.

If you're really attached to the 2001 (have you named her?), hang on to her a little longer, appreciate the work you've done so far. You did a lot of appearance stuff on the 2001, so what do you think of its base appearance? What do you think about the latest stang appearance? Will you immediately start modding your new car?As you consider these questions maybe you will start moving to decision one way or the other.

ORIGINAL: MustangMike2001

No they do not get better gas milage than the V6. It is not drasticly less but these days a little less can be a big difference.

How you figure 260-193=80 is beyond me..

Most of the time V6 owners want to get the GT after they get their first "oh its just a V6" not b/c they honosty just have to have that V8 sound.

5 other models.. Cobra, Mach 1, Bullitt, Saleen, Roush.. duh





Because most v6' are rated at 180 hp thats why I came up with that answer.I just estimaeted.SMART A**. you sound like your a gt hater or something lol. But anyways i threw arguing peace man nothing personal [sm=americanasmiley.gif]

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Why the hostility? I don't get it.

I bought a V6 because it's what I could afford at the time. I didn't want to wait another year or so to have the money to buy a GT, and needed a car then. The only real gripe I have about the car is the suspension. 193hp at the crank is decent enough to drive from stoplight to stoplight in southern california, but who doesn't want more power? I'm tired of seeing these threads degrade into some sort of pecker swinging contest.

Really, though, I don't understand why the gas mileage is better in the same year GT than in my V6 but it is. No, I haven't owned a GT, but I have friends who do.

ORIGINAL: MUSTANG042004

ORIGINAL: MustangMike2001

No they do not get better gas milage than the V6. It is not drasticly less but these days a little less can be a big difference.

How you figure 260-193=80 is beyond me..

Most of the time V6 owners want to get the GT after they get their first "oh its just a V6" not b/c they honosty just have to have that V8 sound.

5 other models.. Cobra, Mach 1, Bullitt, Saleen, Roush.. duh





Because most v6' are rated at 180 hp thats why I came up with that answer.I just estimaeted.SMART A**. you sound like your a gt hater or something lol. But anyways i threw arguing peace man nothing personal [sm=americanasmiley.gif]


It's 190hp for 1999-2000 and 193hp for 2001-2004. There is no 180hp new edge Mustang. I'm not a GT hater. I think the GT is a good model for some people. But for anyone intending to build their car to it's full potential the 4.6 2 valve is a crappy choice.

I'am threw with arguing........ :eek:

i have both and after being barely able to out pull a stock splitport with my 99 GT vert i lost all interest in modding the GT.

for those that don't know Matt Neuharth has a high 9 sec V6 and his car is in the Aug. edition of MM&FF. check it out. it will elighten a few of you.

the 3.8 essex family is well worth modding for power and a tad better than 5.0's as far as handling the power without having to get an aftermarket block and heads.

after owning an 86 turbo T-type buick and realizing ford copied buicks design but made improvements on it there was no turning back. buick guy's could never dream of running the same as the ford 3.8 at the same boost levels with stock cranks and blocks.

it is a waste to mod any car as far as return goes but for power the 3.8 is no slouch and makes very nice torque.

hell a stock for stock 98 auto V6 will run about the same as an 88 305 IROC F-body. not bad really 16 sec cars are no wonder but the potential is there.

how many imports like the 350Z will handle 600hp on stock cranks???

not too many and i doubt too many out there exist.

mod the 3.8 there is no shame in it

Awww i love 350z's, and they are almost becoming a fad now. I want one so bad

ok... i don't care what the hell it is (6 cyl., 8 cyl., 12 cyl., 4 cyl.), if it has four wheels on it, drive it like helland with pride if you like it. if you wanna go fast, make it fast. and then drive the hell outta it evenmore (at a track of course :D)

first of all the new generation of mustang is ugly (looking at the design)
I would like to buy a V8 , but for how long I keep the V6 , I will change certain things

I'm not saying the 3.8 isn't a good platform.

First off, any sixer enthusiast saying the 4.6 2v is a crappy platform can go shove it up their ass. The 3.8 is a 2v, too. It has 12 valves total, making a 2 valve per cylinder engine. So that arguement's out the window.

Secondly, the both respond similarly to mods. A CAI on a 3.8 will net about 2-3 HP. Same on a 4.6. So 190 HP, +2 from a CAI = 192 hp. 260HP +2=262. So saying it's cheaper to make a V6 faster than a V8 for less than the cost of a GT is wrong, unless you find a really expensive GT and really good deal on a supercharger.

Third, you say GT's will blow around 450ish rwhp. True. When will a V6 blow? Well, an 11 psi supercharger is usually considered safe with a good tune. That's about 280-300rwhp on a splitport. The crank may be fine, the block will be in great shape. But what about pistons, and rods? You need them too. Now before anyone says "Justing from VMP is running 400something rwhp on a daily driver, blah blah blah." Well that's one car. You're telling me that you take 100 V6 Mustangs and run 400something HP on a stock bottom end and not one will blow? Good luck.

Now I'm not against modding the 3.8. Honestly the only reason I got a GT is I really wanted a 5 speed, and didn't feel like taking the hassle of converting the V6, so I figured while I could afford it and I'm getting a new car anyways, I'd get a V8. I would have gotten a 4v, but the Mach's are still to expensive, and just the word "Cobra" means $1000 more a year on insurance. I coulda gotten a 96-98 Cobra, but I don't really like that body. So hence, I have my 02 GT.

On a side note, no matter what you do to a V6 it'll never sound like a V8. That's another V8 plus.

ORIGINAL: flash20

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+1. I'm sick of these pissing matches. Who cares? Mod your car if you want to...don't mod if you want to save up for a GT. That simple. I thought about trying to trade my car in for a GT before. The sound is awesome and so is the added power over my pretty much stock V6. But I know it wouldn't be worth it. I would get an 01 Cobra/03-04 Mach 1 or anything higher. A Bullitt would be nice for the nostalgia, but not for a DD. Those cars should be pampered....

To stir the fire up lol:D

Whoever is saying that the GT is not much greater than the v6 is wrong...

The GT has LSD
It has8.8 rear end
Comes standard with 17s/245 tires
bigger motor
better looking
better brakes
Dual exhaust
and the list goes on...

I am in no way bashing the 6er, but if you own a sixxer you have no reason to bash a GT IMO...

Stop being hipocrites...It is what it is...

Stop talking about the potential of the 3.8 please....it seems as if the people that talk about it's potential are the ones that are driving stock/near stock cars....You cant speak if you have no experience.

ill add my comments. i have a v6 with some minor bolt ons and cobra rims. i was recently about to swap the v8 engine into my car because i found it would be a rather simple swap but then i thought if i ever want to trade this vehicle in i better leave it alone. i get a plan on fords and could get a new gt for a great price but my fiance wants a house first and gotta make her happy before me lol. ill get the new vehicle after the house.

ORIGINAL: Lando7886

heyguys i need some opinions... i have spent a decent amount ofmoney on my car which is a 2001 black v6,(the money mostly all went to looks of the car, rims,projectors, antenna, stupid stuff) and i'm wondering if its worth it to buy an exhaust, tuner, or intake spacer for my car. i know these will give some horse power but is it worth to spend money on a v6. Should i buy the parts or just start saving for a gt???


OK I'm way too lazy to read all three pages but here is the way I seethings, if you're looking for a great DD a V6 is justright, if you're looking for a little boost than the GT or Cobra V8 may suit you better, plain as that. Granted you can make a V6 fast but the amount of money involved is just obsurd considering that it takes a few grand just to make a V6 as fast as a stock GT, and you can generally get used GTs for the same price, or just a hair more, than a used V6, just imagine what you could do to a V8 with the same few grand. In any since, I had a sixer, I don't any more, several other people on here are in the same boat.

it's really all personal opinion. I've recently thought about it in a very enlightenign way. After I test drove a Camaro SS, I thought. "My six SUCKS!!!!" but now if I were to put the price difference in the bank, then put as much money of the differenc in insurance in the bank for abouta yearI could easily have a car to keep up with it atleast. and the 6 doesn't catch too much crap, unless you hang around with the usual mustang dicks. In the tuner croud in my area I get a lot of props for it just being a nice ass car. So if your catching the whole "Lacking two cylinders" bull ****, then maybe you should re-evaluate your friendship status with those people.

if you want a v8 go to the junkyard buy a cheap v8 get the computer and swap out the motor simple

Okay, it's time for my .02.

First up, for me, the V6 was definitely a good choice at the time. Being young, having to pay money back, I got a near new (2002 model bought in 2003)
V6 with low miles on it for $10,500. It was marked at $16,000ish. The cheapest 2002 or 2003 GT I could find, the bottom line dollar was $17,500. So let's see. I basically saved $7,000 at the time I bought my V6. If you ask me, that's a darn good deal, especially considering the 2v 4.6L is anything but spectacular. Don't get me wrong, they are nice cars, and I wouldn't mind having one for the right price, but people think they are big and bad with the 4.6L 2v, and not many people correct them. Yes, the V6 comes stock with 67 less horsepower and 77ish less torque. Yes, the V6 is also a decent amount cheaper depending on your negotiation skills. IMO it's not worth the $4,000 - $7,500 or so (NEW) to get a 2v. Then again, the Cobra is what, $25,000 more new? But I digress, a lot of the GT guys (not all of them) swing their e-dicks about having that 67 more horsepower and 77ish more torque, which is why my next car might as well be a 2002 T/A WS6 ... LS1 ftmfw!

Its your car, do whatever the hell you want to it. why you asking us if its worth it lol, I say ask yourself. It sounds like your defiantely not wanting to keep the car forever, so just think about that.