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Well I have a 07 v6 mustang "pony package" and my friends always say that the v6 mustang is slow and everytime I race them, I always win and v6 mustangs are underrated for their speed. I raced a GT today and I didnt lose that bad too it. My mustang is 100% stock too. I want to get gt-take offs, but if I install them will it affect the warrenty of the car?
The V6 Mustang is no race car, but it's no slouch either.
I agree that it doesn't get the props it probably deserves. I guess historically V6 Mustangs have always been slow crap-bags, and that rep is still around with the S197. I do think the S197 V6 Mustang is faster than a lot of people think it is.
But whatever, you don't buy the V6 for speed, you buy it to be a nice, reasonably performing, good looking daily-driver. My V6 is certainly fast enough to handle traffic when I'm driving around town, and really that's all I need it to do.
If you're looking to drag race and whatever, a 6-banger probably isn't the right choice of car. However, for getting around town and still getting a ton of attention at a very reasonable price, it's an excellent choice.
The V6 Mustang is no race car, but it's no slouch either.
I agree that it doesn't get the props it probably deserves. I guess historically V6 Mustangs have always been slow crap-bags, and that rep is still around with the S197. I do think the S197 V6 Mustang is faster than a lot of people think it is.
But whatever, you don't buy the V6 for speed, you buy it to be a nice, reasonably performing, good looking daily-driver. My V6 is certainly fast enough to handle traffic when I'm driving around town, and really that's all I need it to do.
If you're looking to drag race and whatever, a 6-banger probably isn't the right choice of car. However, for getting around town and still getting a ton of attention at a very reasonable price, it's an excellent choice.
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i take luxury sporty cars off the line at traffic lights all the time now with my new gears. its pretty awesome. i'm sure many dont assume its a sixer.
Well I have a 07 v6 mustang "pony package" and my friends always say that the v6 mustang is slow and everytime I race them, I always win and v6 mustangs are underrated for their speed. I raced a GT today and I didnt lose that bad too it. My mustang is 100% stock too. I want to get gt-take offs, but if I install them will it affect the warrenty of the car?
Depends on your dealer. I doubt they would notice but you should probably check first if your that worried about. If they say no you can always just go to another dealership.
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Well I have a 07 v6 mustang "pony package" and my friends always say that the v6 mustang is slow and everytime I race them, I always win and v6 mustangs are underrated for their speed. I raced a GT today and I didnt lose that bad too it. My mustang is 100% stock too. I want to get gt-take offs, but if I install them will it affect the warrenty of the car?
My dealer could care less about my duals. He said a Mustang without duals is not right. It could effect your exhaust warranty, but what are the odds your cats will go bad under warranty. Go for the GT take offs with an "H". You'll like it.
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I just wrote a paragraph and axed the whole thing. Summarize: It's a Mustang, it may be a v6 but it has giddyup and go and it's comfortable (atleast in the front).
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Yes and no. It's a quick car, and it's numbers are similar to previous stock GTs (94-01). Overall though, I don't consider it a car fast unless it can beat a majority of the cars on the road.
The fact that a new Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Audi A4, Pontiac G6/G8, Chevy Impala, and many other sedans, are all just as fast, if not faster than an '05-'08 V6 is the glaring reason why I don't consider this car fast.
Ford didn't intend for this to be a fast car.. it's the budget Mustang.
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dude that cowl hood looks crazy... not sure if i like it or not... oh yea and to the op i think the sixes espeially our 4.0s are pretty quick... as for whoever said u shouldnt get a 6 as a drag car thats some BS... it all depends on ur goal... if ur trying to hit 9s then no... but 10s 11s or watever ur goal may be its doable
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The fact that a new Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Audi A4, Pontiac G6/G8, Chevy Impala, and many other sedans, are all just as fast, if not faster than an '05-'08 V6 is the glaring reason why I don't consider this car fast.
i disagree, all of those cars are HEAVY sedans, with the exception of the a4. base for base, the mustang is wayyy faster than any of those (with the exception of the a4). i have personally roasted both the new accord and the mazda 6.
our cars are quick, im not saying theyre fast, but none of those cars, base for base, stock for stock, are faster than ours. no way. you can thow an upgraded engine into anything and it will be faster than another company's base model. the difference is our cars have a much greater potential factor than all of those cars put together.
To the OP's question, no...just my opinion. They are not fast but it's relative. If we're staying archaic my hard earned dollar goes with a the torquey 302. Otherwise, and I think this will answer your question better, NO again. The best new car is the Miata. 170hp out of the box,a nd as much as I berate the S2K for no torque, the handling characteristics of this thing are borderline perfect. It makes me wonder (yes, seriously) what kind of balance those smart folks achieved with the "Monster Miata's". I'm telling you, under normal aspiration, telepathically an M3 would be envious. If the newest version of the MX-5 Miata is somehow offered with 200hp+, I think even the most diehard musclecar/RSX front drive fanatic will accept that it is probably THE best handling/behaving stock car offered. I prefer others but cannot deny the obvious. Mazda has a winner in the MazdaSpeed3. That's all I have to say about that...
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