V6 mustang yes or no?

Mustang Forums Mustang Classifieds Photo Gallery Calendars Search Live Chat Contact MF Sponsors
Mustang Recalls Mustang TSB's News Timeslips Timeline Wallpaper Member List Register Login

V6 mustang yes or no?

Printable Version

Mustang Forums >> Ford Mustang Tech >> 6 Cyl (V6) Applications >> V6 General Discussion >> V6 mustang yes or no?

Page: [1] 2 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/23/2008 6:36:42 PM

Mattd76

Posts: 4
Joined: 4/23/2008
Status: offline

First i would like to say hello to everyone as I am new here and this is my first post. Now to the point. I need a new car, I have a V8 mountaineer and its killing me with these gas prices. I want a car that gets decent gas mileage (average over 20mpg city/highway) and has decent performance. I have always loved mustangs so i figured i would get a V6 to save on gas because I'm only 17 and work part time. Would a used V6 be the solution to my problem?

Post #: 1

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/23/2008 6:52:35 PM

HornyHornyHippo

Posts: 1455
Joined: 8/16/2006
Status: offline

I wouldnt get a v6, the gas milage sucks if thats what you care about, and the performance is laughable. I would advise against it.

_____________________________

Have a happy holiday everyone.

\
Mods:Car Domain

(in reply to Mattd76)

Post #: 2

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/23/2008 7:05:37 PM

Cowboy88

Posts: 92
Joined: 3/7/2007
Status: offline

I've got a 3.8, and the mileage, though better than your mountaineer, still isn't amazing. From what I've seen from the V8 guys, they get the same mpg as me with my 6. Look at it this way, you are comparing a relatively big 6 to a somewhat small 8. The 8 will have better performance, and the mpg will probably be very simliar.

Look at insurance, too. If you are only 17, a V8 will probably run you pretty high on insurance.

_____________________________

"If speed wasn't important, it wouldn't be called the Human Race"

2000 Mustang V6- 17x8 Anthracite Bullitt rims, more to come...

(in reply to HornyHornyHippo)

Post #: 3

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/23/2008 7:11:10 PM

mustangman02232

Posts: 11575
Joined: 12/22/2004
From: Ludlow, Mass
Status: offline

depends on what you look at.... me having a vert... going to a GT coupe would be cheaper

i get roughly 20 even though i havent figured it out with the tune up/exhaust/tune its probably not to much better

_____________________________

02 232 4R70W, MAC LTs, Catted H pipe, 2.5 Catback with force pro series mufflers, VMP SCT X-cal 3, 3.73s, Detroit true trac, minor appearance crap

(in reply to Cowboy88)

Post #: 4

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/23/2008 7:34:50 PM

Mattd76

Posts: 4
Joined: 4/23/2008
Status: offline

OK maybe the V6 mustangs isn't what I thought it would be, I know the GT will be way to much for insurance and I don't want to get some damn little 4 banger car.

(in reply to mustangman02232)

Post #: 5

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/23/2008 7:45:02 PM

njdanmustang

Posts: 263
Joined: 11/9/2007
Status: offline

Dude get the v6 stang. The gas is average, and gives you a lot more credit than a honda.

_____________________________

99 flows, bbk intake

(in reply to Mattd76)

Post #: 6

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/23/2008 9:11:52 PM

Xemeth

Posts: 3615
Joined: 7/20/2006
Status: online

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mattd76

OK maybe the V6 mustangs isn't what I thought it would be, I know the GT will be way to much for insurance and I don't want to get some damn little 4 banger car.

If you want a gas saver don't even bother looking at Mustangs. The V6 gets the same as a GT, and insurance for a GT isn't that much more if you shop around. But you said you want like 20mpg city, so I'd just forget Mustangs all together. You'll be looking at imports and 4 bangers if you want mileage.

_____________________________

quote:

ORIGINAL: code3GT

I have never heard of a non-brand name car....would that be like a Fred's Fun Wagon?

(in reply to Mattd76)

Post #: 7

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/23/2008 9:19:55 PM

RedStarBelgrade

Posts: 289
Joined: 2/1/2008
From: Lansing, IL
Status: offline

You can get a Sixer but eventually you will start getting mods, all kinds...body to power adders. So not just the gas but you will be paying for a lot of things. And once you start moding your car it will be hard to stop!

_____________________________

SerbStang

"War cannot be avoided; it can only be postponed to the other's advantage."

(in reply to Xemeth)

Post #: 8

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/24/2008 10:43:13 AM

Mattd76

Posts: 4
Joined: 4/23/2008
Status: offline

I looked up online that the V6 mustang is rated at like 17mpg city and 26mpg highway. Is anyone getting these numbers because that is plenty good enough for me compared to what I am getting now (10mpg all the time). I'm not looking for great gas mileage just decent and some ok performance to match. I'm not looking to get a 10 second car out of it.

(in reply to RedStarBelgrade)

Post #: 9

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/24/2008 10:44:50 AM

Cowboy88

Posts: 92
Joined: 3/7/2007
Status: offline

that sounds about right. I've been getting around 23-24 combined driving, though mostly highway. It is definitely better than 10 :P

_____________________________

"If speed wasn't important, it wouldn't be called the Human Race"

2000 Mustang V6- 17x8 Anthracite Bullitt rims, more to come...

(in reply to Mattd76)

Post #: 10

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/24/2008 2:00:11 PM

20Mustang00

Posts: 111
Joined: 9/24/2007
Status: offline

Im 17 but i have to drive like a freakin granny to be able to get a good 24 MPG. I had to drive my moms mountaineer for a week to school and back and i felt sorry for her.. haha.. the stangs a good car otherwise...

(in reply to Cowboy88)

Post #: 11

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/24/2008 7:13:17 PM

JKs95stang

Posts: 399
Joined: 11/2/2007
Status: offline

I don't understand how everyone is getting that bad of gas mileage. Is the split port really sucking up that much more gas? I have a 95 and I get 30mpg all day long on the freeway and I have 226k on her. Around town, roughly 24-26mpg which I think is pretty good, considering stop lights, traffic, cars in my way, etc... If the new edge's are doing that bad on gas, get a GT, at least you'll have more power and roughly the same MPG.

(in reply to 20Mustang00)

Post #: 12

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/24/2008 7:17:26 PM

HornyHornyHippo

Posts: 1455
Joined: 8/16/2006
Status: offline

97-98 cobra?

_____________________________

Have a happy holiday everyone.

\
Mods:Car Domain

(in reply to JKs95stang)

Post #: 13

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/25/2008 2:55:58 PM

NYstang

Posts: 1927
Joined: 6/9/2006
From: Scotia, NY
Status: online

you guys have heavy feet....all city, i get 22 average. on a stock sixxer/auto

_____________________________

Terrorizing y'all since 1989

Poopar © Mustangforums.com

454ci club- member #1

(in reply to HornyHornyHippo)

Post #: 14

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/26/2008 11:48:26 AM

jmonty

Posts: 106
Joined: 1/2/2006
Status: offline

go around town and test drive some cars in your price range. maybe you'll like the stang the most. :) that's how i got mine.

_____________________________

Former UH-60 helicopter mechanic/ MED-EVAC Crewchief.

'02 v-6 manual. upgrades: CAI, dual exhaust--H pipe-- and generic mufflers.

(in reply to Mattd76)

Post #: 15

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/27/2008 11:03:02 AM

Mattd76

Posts: 4
Joined: 4/23/2008
Status: offline

OK those gas mileage numbers sound pretty good to me. I think I'm going to get the V6 now I just have to sell my mountaineer.

(in reply to jmonty)

Post #: 16

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/28/2008 5:55:08 AM

jet21

Posts: 14
Joined: 4/26/2008
Status: offline

The MPG sticker on the V6 sez 16 city but there is smaller print below that says expected range for most drivers 13 - 19 mpg is typical. I just bought an '08 with the V6. I have only driven it 60 miles. In that 60 miles the message center shows 12.8 MPG. This is driving on regular roads at varied speeds from 25mph to about 45mph(because breaking the new engine in).

(in reply to Mattd76)

Post #: 17

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/28/2008 8:26:05 AM

NYstang

Posts: 1927
Joined: 6/9/2006
From: Scotia, NY
Status: online

the 08 is a completely different car though.

_____________________________

Terrorizing y'all since 1989

(in reply to jet21)

Post #: 18

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/28/2008 9:48:57 AM

VCS_SSSTANG

Posts: 1620
Joined: 10/14/2007
Status: offline

Suprized nobody mentioned the M6 t/a and camaros will get 23-25 mpg :D

_____________________________

Men have needs, we all need to get blown!

(in reply to NYstang)

Post #: 19

RE: V6 mustang yes or no? - 4/29/2008 7:05:04 AM

Sidewayz6.0

Team MF Member #007
Posts: 9576
Joined: 1/5/2004
From: My moms uterus
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: VCS_SSSTANG

Suprized nobody mentioned the M6 t/a and camaros will get 23-25 mpg :D

6-Speed LS1 cars get 23-25 mpg.

All kidding aside, I've been really easy on the GTO lately since it's damn near $4/gallon, and it's been getting 20-21 mpg.

_____________________________