I was washing my car today trying to remember why did i buy a v6? Many times I long for the v8 sound and the bragging rights of a more powerful motor. Everyone knows that the GT is a awesome car, so dont say im hating on the GT. I love the GT.

Here is why I bought the v6
1. the car has gt inspired suspension
2. the pony package grill is the best looking grill of all the new mustangs
3. it has the shelby rocker panels
4. I wanted better gas mileage then the v8. Now this move is really looking like a smart one with the forecast of future gas prices. Soon we will see threads on here talking about the best mpg mods.
5. a pony package vert has nearly the same resale as a coupe gt, less than 1K difference. The higher gas prices go, the worse the value of the v8 cars.
6. I wanted the looks of a mustang, thats all.
7. 80% of the world doesnt know the difference between v8/v6 cars. This is proven day in and day out by the compliments I get from this car.
8. It has the gt wheels without gt price.
9. The price was right.
10. I don't race, so a v6 with cai tune is all you need to get a speeding ticket on the highway. its plenty fast enough.

whats your reasons for buying your car?

I only have 3.

1. Because it's a Mustang.

2. Price (gas, insurance, cheaper)

3. Because it's a Mustang.

1. American Made
2. Its a Mustang
3. It pulls chicks [8D]

1. Baby on the way, wife said NO to the GT $$.[:@]
2. Use as a daily driver car (less expensive$$).:)
3. Better gas mileage.
4. Less expensive insurance.
5. Won't burn out tires as fast!!

1. I bought it because I'm sending it overseas next year and a X-Charged Mustang was more than enough for there.

1. Ford would not finance me for the GT. The wanted a ridicules amount for a payment each month.

ORIGINAL: Sancho805

1. American Made
2. Its a Mustang
3. It pulls chicks [8D]

[/align][/align]I think #3 says everything!!!! But +1 On everyones list, its soo true but I still wish I had the power and speed of a GT!!![/align]

sancho, why is it that theres always a little comment here and there bout our cars pulling chicks? :D
1-its a mustang
and i got a good deal on it

Just one.
The coolness for a$17,087 NEW stang,
7 miles on the Odometer,out the door.

It was a gift. I'm very happy and lucky to own a Mustang.

ORIGINAL: legendlime05

sancho, why is it that theres always a little comment here and there bout our cars pulling chicks? :D
1-its a mustang
and i got a good deal on it


well its a different experience from when i take my mustang out compared to when i take my ranger out. ;)

*haha, oops

Im from England. American Muscle has been my life since i was five.
im 17 and making affordable payments on my V6
my insurance is cheeper then the GT

My dad has a GT and gets 23 MPG from Fallbrook to San Diego every day.
I get 18.4 MPG with my V6 from home to school to work. (all within 15 miles.)

One reason that often gets overlooked - the cars just look so damn good.

ORIGINAL: bobzorn

One reason that often gets overlooked - the cars just look so damn good.


[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

Yes the S197s are probably one of the best looking cars on the street today. Probably the most recognizable cars too!

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ORIGINAL: legendlime05

sancho, why is it that theres always a little comment here and there bout our cars pulling chicks? :D
1-its a mustang
and i got a good deal on it


well its a different experience from when i take my mustang out compared to when i take my ranger out. ;)

*haha, oops



Oh quit it, you're a "man whore" on the side that's how you afford all the mods! HA HA just Kidding![sm=yeahsmile.gif]

I have a Ranger too, and no doubt it blends right in with the rest of the welfare victims, but as soon as that mustang hits the street its a whole different story!

My reasons may be a little different. I already have an '01 GT paid for so I wanted a reliable daily driver that is good on gas. The V6 fits the bill. Imo it is the more reliable of all the Mustang engines. Also it's an '08 and 8 miles on it when I bought it and paid $16,250 brand new. I don't think I could of gotten into a Civic for that.

has anyone mentioned our cars are friggin tanks?

ORIGINAL: Sancho805

ORIGINAL: legendlime05

sancho, why is it that theres always a little comment here and there bout our cars pulling chicks? :D
1-its a mustang
and i got a good deal on it


well its a different experience from when i take my mustang out compared to when i take my ranger out. ;)

*haha, oops



Umm...what if it's a girl driving the Mustang? ;)

then i'd be impressed :D

Simple:

Brand new 2008 V6 Mustang, with 7 miles on the odometer, for $14,500, purchased on the very last day in the very last hours of 2007.

The dealership needed to meet a yearly manufacturer quota, was desperate to sell two more units to do so, and I came along.
They met their quota, made back the money they lost from the sales (and then SOME), and got a resurfacing of their building paid for by Ford.

$14,500 for a brand new 2008 Mustang V6. There is really not many other reasons as good as this one.

wow. and i thought i got a good deal...

ORIGINAL: 07lane40

then i'd be impressed :D

Impressed with this? Me too. :D

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/dede896/Picture089-2.jpg

basically you all have hit it the nail on the head ...i cant think of too many more reasons....

well one....i enjoy the looks of envy from other drivers in more expensive cars...and the compliments i have gotten from owners of cars like ferarris and corvettes....

i love fords....i love the mustang....any year or engine...meh!

besides...who doesnt like being the underdog once in a while....like most of you...i enjoy the looks on peoples faces when i tell them my pony pack is a 6 ....heh i have even had a few ask if its a shelby.....i have gotten more enjoyment out of this vehicle than any other on a myriad of fronts....

1. I love "sleepers"
2. I like the underdogs!

i wanted one since i first saw the steve mcqueen commercial...or maybe it was the million year long commercial around christmas time during American Dreams lol (god Britney Snow is hot lol) - got out of school, which was kinda a waste, cuz if i would have finished, i would have spent over 50K and only been making a yearly salary of what i make now and don't have near the debt....so, out of school, tired of driving a hyundai, had the funds...honestly, i didn't even consider a gt - i could care less - i was just kinda lookin around, found this one (never seen this color) and a legend lime-called both up, went in, the dealer with the LL just took my info - no driving, no looking, nothing...but went to check out the MG, lemme and my gf at the time take it out, burned rubber in the lot on accident lol, had all the paperwork crap done and picked it up next day...kind of dumb thou, cuz when i picked it up, someone scraped it and took some paint off - i was gonna fuss over it, but i was in a hurry, and just fixed it myself...can't tell - it's all good

THIS IS RAMBLING....I'm done....basically, cuz it's COOOL!

I fell in love with the absolute beauty of the car and the V6 has more then enough power for me! Example: My V6 Mustang turned a 14.65@93.58 at the drag strip last month and the fastest car I had back in my muscle-car days(68 Charger R/T w/440)ran a best of 14.30! Only a little over 3 tenths difference, Plus I got 27.6 mpg on a recent trip. Like I said, BEAUTIFUL!

me I just loved the old style and when they redid it in 05'i didnt even have my license but not I finally got one because its a ford mustang I mean come on!

very nice lookin car, nice color i got and on top of all that its a convertible mustang =), one little thing its a bit slow, but i wouldnt want a too fast convertible, because if it flips, it wont be pretty at all... too bad i have to sell it now =( =(

who doesnt love a classic 6 cylinder roar?[8D]

hey now lol...i had an old dodge pickup that sounded pretty mean...a whoppin 225 ci slant 6lol...that's only half the inches in my car and it sounded about as good[&:]

1. My parents bought it for me(gets much better mileage than my F-150 did), so I'm very thankful to have it. I always said the only way I'd ever give up my truck was to have a S197.
2.I think the S197's are one of the best looking cars on the road, regardless of what's under the hood.
3.Computer is showing 22.8 MPG in mostly city driving, can't complain with that.
4.The insurance on a GT was going to be outrageous for a teenager, so the V6 made more sense in that regard.
5.Girls either don't know the difference between a V6 and GT, or don't care. Bottom line, drive a Mustang and you'll pull some chicks.:D
6.And finally, having a V6 now gives me extra incentive to always do well in school, because the first car I'm going to buy completely on my own is a GT and I can't wait.

EDIT: Just now read the rest of the thread, looks like alot of us have the same ideas.

was there really any other option? really? its a mustang ....

i mean there is a gt but a gt is so expensive up front + insurance + gas blah blah

Just 1) The looks on peoples faces when they found out its a V6!!! [sm=owned.gif]

Powerband, Got mine on the same day as you for $15,188. I couldn't beleive how cheap you could get one of these things. Mine is a black/5spd. and gets lots of positive comments. [8D]

Oh maaaann, I was feeling really good about my six untill Powerband and Elcameeeno listed thier prices. Crap I paid $14k for mine and it was a few years old. But, it did already have the 2 shelby stripes over the top (a must have for me). It also had the GT grill (installed by the dealer), And a manual transmission.Is it just Detroit, or are manual trans sixxers (or eights for that matter) almost impossible to find everywhere? Anyway my top reasons I bought my Six.

1. Money, Gt's were anywhere from 5K to 7K more
2. I really don't race anymore so a six was fine
3. It's black w/ white stripes, it's absolutely beautiful, and I fell in love with it on sight
4. It's a manual, It's surprisingly fast,and when I drove it i thought "I'm buying this dude"

And I haven't regretted a single mile.....well at least untill powerband and Elcameeeno piped up. ( lol..not really)

I had a F150 Truck and was sick filling it up and now with the price of gas I did the right thing at the right time because they wanted my truck. LOL My 13 year old son thought it was the coolest car he had ever seen and my Ex-wife got pissed off because she thinks I am driving around in a $30,000 dollar car LOL I paid $17,000 for shhhh lets not tell her. I have allways liked and wanted a Mustang but Family came first. The S197 is a kick ars version of new and old and I WANTED IT.

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Umm...what if it's a girl driving the Mustang? ;)



you would either get very jealous and insecure guys OR very happy and impressed ones.....:). you don't need the insecure type anyways so you're good to go....;).

ORIGINAL: Sancho805

ORIGINAL: Cat Girl

Umm...what if it's a girl driving the Mustang? ;)



you would either get very jealous and insecure guys OR very happy and impressed ones.....:). you don't need the insecure type anyways so you're good to go....;).



Well, there is something about a guy in a black Mustang. So I guess it does attract the girls...even the girls driving theirown Mustang. :D

Seriously, though, I fell totally in love with my car. While at the dealership, I asked them to check for any Pony Package Mustangs. They showed two, so we went driving the lot. We found one (blue). When we came to mine, the guy got out, looked at the inside and said, "this just like what you want." Black with Dark Charcoal interior and GT appearance. I swear that car was placed there just for me. I tell people that the sky opened up, light began to shine down on my car, and the angels started singing. :)

#1 Reason: I test-drove it! ("Had me from hello") ;)

But really...

1. ALWAYS WANTED A MUSTANG
2. It was the first one in Mineral Gray I found (never found a GT for awhile).
3. The price was right for exactly what I wanted...minus the GT part lol.
4. I really needed the smaller payment, better mpg, and cheaper insurance at the time.

I'm happy with this car! Every day I get to drive it and enjoy my commute...how many people say that because of a car??? :D

Also, comments like the one from the new guy at work (Ford enthusist, car enthusist)..."You drive the Mustang?" Proudly, I said Yes and you can't explain that feeling of being proud of what you drive...American muscle!

+1........... i definitely look foward to the weekends to take the horsie out to play.[8D]

The S197 has style coupled with my 28-30 mpg I definitely need! Will have spent $4000.00+ in gas by years end for 2008.

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ORIGINAL: Sancho805

ORIGINAL: Cat Girl

Umm...what if it's a girl driving the Mustang? ;)



you would either get very jealous and insecure guys OR very happy and impressed ones.....:). you don't need the insecure type anyways so you're good to go....;).



Well, there is something about a guy in a black Mustang. So I guess it does attract the girls...even the girls driving theirown Mustang. :D

Seriously, though, I fell totally in love with my car. While at the dealership, I asked them to check for any Pony Package Mustangs. They showed two, so we went driving the lot. We found one (blue). When we came to mine, the guy got out, looked at the inside and said, "this just like what you want." Black with Dark Charcoal interior and GT appearance. I swear that car was placed there just for me. I tell people that the sky opened up, light began to shine down on my car, and the angels started singing. :)


AHEM...Black Mustangs Rule!!!!

but seriously....im black on black...i dont care how hot it gets in the summer...when they are clean (and mine notoriously is) they look sooooo nice....especially at night....its a lot of work to keep a black dd clean...but worth it if not for just the looks in traffic and from peds...but for the compliments as well...

anyone ever come out of someplace and catch folks snappin pics of your ride? when you do its a great but wierd feeling especially the first time...i especially like it when the kids get a kick out of it....:D

I can tell you that Texas heat makes many people run from a black car, but I can't see myself with any other color.

Haven't seen anyone taking pictures of mine, but I do get compliments. :)

ORIGINAL: Cat Girl

I can tell you that Texas heat makes many people run from a black car, but I can't see myself with any other color.

Haven't seen anyone taking pictures of mine, but I do get compliments. :)




nice choice...;)

i had a guy at a gas station walk up, pose with my car, snap a pic, then walk back to his busted buick. haha... i was standing there the entire time! he didnt even say hi... i couldnt help but laugh my a$$ off when i got back in the car.

1) its not a chevy
2) it doesnt have 4 doors
3) itonly weighs3300 lbs
4) it turns heads
5) its the current and better looking model (except for the 64-69 models)

#1 reason for me is that I like the car. Drove a number of GT's and V6 models before deciding on my 06PP convertible. GT's gas mileage didn't appeal to me. Sorry guys but I started driving in 73 same year as the arab oil embargo and gas lines. I knew this crap was going to happen again. It might be a small amount of savings but it adds up. Ithought the V6 PPalso handled a little better than the GT. Less plowing through the corners. Matter of individual choice. No V6 or V8 hate here. They're all Mustangs and we're all part of that family. I could have bought anything else but I decided on this. I hope evryone enjoys their's as much as I enjoy mine.

local://upfiles/86175/806A113B5FCF487599F67E83A1639B84.jpg

ORIGINAL: Redneck Chinaman

1) its not a chevy
2) it doesnt have 4 doors
3) itonly weighs3300 lbs
4) it turns heads
5) its the current and better looking model (except for the 64-69 models)


<smacks forehead>
How could I forget about #2? I just loathe 4-door cars. And +1 on #5.

ORIGINAL: powerband

Simple:

Brand new 2008 V6 Mustang, with 7 miles on the odometer, for $14,500, purchased on the very last day in the very last hours of 2007.

The dealership needed to meet a yearly manufacturer quota, was desperate to sell two more units to do so, and I came along.
They met their quota, made back the money they lost from the sales (and then SOME), and got a resurfacing of their building paid for by Ford.

$14,500 for a brand new 2008 Mustang V6. There is really not many other reasons as good as this one.


And I thought $17,087 was a killer deal.
Keep an eye out for the law because you STOLE that stang. :D
I also got mine on Dec. 31st 2006just before closing and
I only got $2900 off of the sticker price. I know when I will
be buying my next one. ;)

1. car looks damn good
2. was the best option for a new car under 18,500 (what i paid for my 24,500 msrp pony package)
3. solid aftermarket options
4. great community of fellow stang owners (awesome people in my car clubs and on this site)

#3 is killing me though; what i'll end up paying in aftermarket crap will exceed the price of a slightly used S197 GT, but i'd rather have a modded stang that stands out than a bone stock car that may be a little faster. and id still have bought things for the GT, so i'd be even poorer than i am now. :(

My daughter loves her V6 and she loves her daddy. I almost sold it, but where am I going to find a nicer 2003 with less than 30K miles.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm317/Jestaar/DSCI0155.jpg

3 + years ago i had to have her. i wrote the check before i even sat in her!

1. S197
2. Enough power for me
3. Car $$ ( it's paid for:D)
4. Insurance $$ ( $399 year full coverage )

ORIGINAL: rls82959

1. S197
2. Enough power for me
3. Car $$ ( it's paid for:D)
4. Insurance $$ ( $399 year full coverage )




That is a a fantastic price for insurance. I live South of Loveland, am 50 years old, have no tickets in last 9 years, and very few before that and cannot find that kind of rate.

Could you possibly send me an email and let me know who your insurance agent is ?

ORIGINAL: Frank Bullitt

ORIGINAL: rls82959

1. S197
2. Enough power for me
3. Car $$ ( it's paid for:D)
4. Insurance $$ ( $399 year full coverage )




That is a a fantastic price for insurance. I live South of Loveland, am 50 years old, have no tickets in last 9 years, and very few before that and cannot find that kind of rate.

Could you possibly send me an email and let me know who your insurance agent is ?


I am also interested. ;)

^^
Amica
2 Vehicles
Full coverage on Pony $399
No comp/collision on 98 Dodge Ram 4x4 $275
48 with clean driving record
Good luck......

Price, Practicality, Proven!

1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang. [&:]

ORIGINAL: SonicBlue05GT

1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang. [&:]



you forgot to mention that hondas are dog ugly with a cool factor of zero.

Like the general concenous says, ITS A MUSTANG, but along with that, Id say the LOOKS were my biggest selling point, and I think its a very comfortable car.

Nobody mentioned that its actually Ford's favorite also. Much of the GT's style was "stolen" from the V6!!! (hood, grill)

ORIGINAL: SonicBlue05GT

1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang. [&:]



On the flip side if there where no V6's and I was in the market for a GT I would get the 350ZX for the exact same reasons you mentioned.

ORIGINAL: SonicBlue05GT

1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang. [&:]



Let's see if you still feel that way when the new EcoBoost twin turbo V6 Mustangrolls out sometime in 2010......it will be faster than your GT and will get better gas mileage to boot!

I'm sorry but it's reasons such as yours that is hurting our countries car manufacturers.

That is nice, but what about the 6.2 L V8? Will that be faster? I think not. Sure, if you want to buy the mustang for gas mileage and because it has a TT and gets off the line with some get up to it.

Sure, we all have our opinions, but, you don't buy a mustang for gas mileage, you buy it because it is a Mustang. If you want performance, buy the V8, if you want a mustang, buy a v6. I don't think what I am saying is harsh, it is factual.

There's a reason I like coming to this specific part of the forum: the appreciation for the Mustang even if it's a V6.

There's a reason I like coming to this specific part of the forum: the appreciation for the Mustang even if it's a V6.

it wont be long.... that the v6 mustang will be worth more than a v8 mustang...when gas is 8 dollars a gallon, and dod engines are the norm, you wont be able to give that v8 away...

a mustang is a mustang, 6 or 8 or whatever number of cylinders. the main thing is that it's a mustang, it has history and as a mustang owner you have pride in knowing you have a beautiful machine. if it wasnt for the 6's there would be no GT and without a GT there would be no mustang, so both work together...there's no need for bashing.
now back on my reasons for buying a 6...main reason is money, i got mine when i was 19, and as a young male my insurance would be high anyway, and i think the insurance company quoted saying the GT would be an extra 100 or so a month. plus the payments, 6 is cheaper. plus the fact that i was 19 and paying half (splitting with my parents) of the cost so i didnt want to put all of my money in my car's payments. so the initial reasons were purely financial. but getting about 23-24 mpg feels great too now that i think about it. but main reason for getting a 6 for me was financial. i've thought about possibly trading in for a GT, but i think i've built a relationship with mine so i definitely wont be doing that any time soon

I just never understood the cylinder thing. The new Bmw 135i is a V6 with 300 hp and is faster than a GT and cost the same. The Mitsu Evo and Subaru Wrx are 4 bangers and are faster. Can someone please explainit to me please?

theres no bashing going on...refer to the original post to be clear on that... The post is reasons why to buy v6, and one of the main reasons is gas mileage. That decision will really pay off when in 5 years every topic on modding mustangs will be "how to get 5 mpg better out of your engine..." or "selling car, cant afford the gas"

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1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang. [&:]



Let's see if you still feel that way when the new EcoBoost twin turbo V6 Mustangrolls out sometime in 2010......it will be faster than your GT and will get better gas mileage to boot!

I'm sorry but it's reasons such as yours that is hurting our countries car manufacturers.


Okay both of those comments are just stupid :eek:Engine size has nothing to do with reliability.

Comparing a car of the fututre with a present car is just as lame. Why would you even buy a car this year then if a better one will get built in a few years...wait for the better one..oh wait a better better one is being built for 2017 I should wait..but wait a better better better one is being built in 2021 I should just wait. :eek:

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ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: SonicBlue05GT

1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang. [&:]



Let's see if you still feel that way when the new EcoBoost twin turbo V6 Mustang rolls out sometime in 2010......it will be faster than your GT and will get better gas mileage to boot!

I'm sorry but it's reasons such as yours that is hurting our countries car manufacturers.


Okay both of those comments are just stupid :eek: Engine size has nothing to do with reliability.

Comparing a car of the fututre with a present car is just as lame. Why would you even buy a car this year then if a better one will get built in a few years...wait for the better one..oh wait a better better one is being built for 2017 I should wait..but wait a better better better one is being built in 2021 I should just wait. :eek:


+100

ORIGINAL: Wishbone

I just never understood the cylinder thing. The new Bmw 135i is a V6 with 300 hp and is faster than a GT and cost the same. The Mitsu Evo and Subaru Wrx are 4 bangers and are faster. Can someone please explainit to me please?


The BMW 135i costs the same as a Mustang GT...really? What planet are you on? I see at least a $10k difference there by the time you are out the door with tax title and license between a GT Deluxe and acomparable135i, that difference drops to $8k if you go with a fully loaded GT Premium and 135i with performance package.

The mitsu again is about $6k more
Subaru WrX is the same price as a GT and is not faster. An STi maybe faster (not by much) but then you're talking $5k more than a GT. The 07/08's STiare actually slower than the 06 STi btw.

Geez people do a little research before you go throwing random crap out there. I've owned both a V6 and now a GT. dollar for dollar they can't be beat. You do compromise something in either creature comforts or ride quality but that's such an issue you won't have a mustang to begin with. :eek:

ORIGINAL: Wishbone

I just never understood the cylinder thing. The new Bmw 135i is a V6 with 300 hp and is faster than a GT and cost the same. The Mitsu Evo and Subaru Wrx are 4 bangers and are faster. Can someone please explainit to me please?


All 3 are running turbos!!

ORIGINAL: Derf00

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: SonicBlue05GT

1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang. [&:]



Let's see if you still feel that way when the new EcoBoost twin turbo V6 Mustangrolls out sometime in 2010......it will be faster than your GT and will get better gas mileage to boot!

I'm sorry but it's reasons such as yours that is hurting our countries car manufacturers.


Okay both of those comments are just stupid :eek:Engine size has nothing to do with reliability.

Comparing a car of the fututre with a present car is just as lame. Why would you even buy a car this year then if a better one will get built in a few years...wait for the better one..oh wait a better better one is being built for 2017 I should wait..but wait a better better better one is being built in 2021 I should just wait. :eek:


Umm....I don't appreciate being called "stupid." The reason I said wait for the EcoBoost is because many Mustang owners especially GTs, say "if it ain't a V8, it ain't a Mustang." I've owned both V8 and now V6 and I love the bang that I get for my buck.

Now back on topic.....I love getting 23 mpg in the city!;)

Oh yeah...."fututre" is spelled future. ;)

just to clarify my post, i wasnt meaning the op bashing, i just noticed someone saying 6 owners are girls and something about a honda[:'(]
but the bang for the buck point is another good one. if i remember correctly, the v6 s197's are the fastest cars under 20k right?

ORIGINAL: Derf00

ORIGINAL: Wishbone

I just never understood the cylinder thing. The new Bmw 135i is a V6 with 300 hp and is faster than a GT and cost the same. The Mitsu Evo and Subaru Wrx are 4 bangers and are faster. Can someone please explainit to me please?


The BMW 135i costs the same as a Mustang GT..

Geez people do a little research before you go throwing random crap out there.



Motor Trend, June 2008 issue. Page 66. Theres your research.

Edmunds.com (five minutes ago)

2008 BMW 135i invoice 32110
2008 GT Premium invoice25,248.

Heres some info.

BMW 135I Base price$32,110 right? Now, add about 10K for the mark up 99 % of the BMW dealers are adding on to them. So, seeing as there is a 15K difference in price, 1K would make the difference.

STI's and Evo's are all Turbo equipped from the factory, what is there not to understand? not to mention, New Evo's and STi's go for 33+K. Hmmm, what is so difficult?

Again, a V6 and a GT are personal preference. A lot of people think the V6 is the better bang for the buck, and the same with the GT. It will be neverending.

Let's say this. Some of you average a whopping 23 MPG in the city. Wow! I have 2.5X the power of the V6 and average 17, and drive an Auto, with 20's and every other option available(Shaker 1K, heavier then Navigation) So, please stop using the , that V6's get so much better MPG.

A V6 S197 is a good starting point for most people, as it is cheap, and is a good choice for a decent performer. Now, best bang for the buck under 20K? There are a couple of cars that come to mind, that can perform slightly similar to the S197 V6. A MazdaSpeed 3 is around 21K new at my local dealer base price. That wipes the floor with an S197 V6. A new Solstice is priced at 20,500 at another local dealer, and they are just as quick. So, there are very few, but there are still some.

ORIGINAL: Grabber

Heres some info.

BMW 135I Base price$32,110 right? Now, add about 10K for the mark up 99 % of the BMW dealers are adding on to them. So, seeing as there is a 15K difference in price, 1K would make the difference.

STI's and Evo's are all Turbo equipped from the factory, what is there not to understand? not to mention, New Evo's and STi's go for 33+K. Hmmm, what is so difficult?

Again, a V6 and a GT are personal preference. A lot of people think the V6 is the better bang for the buck, and the same with the GT. It will be neverending.

Let's say this. Some of you average a whopping 23 MPG in the city. Wow! I have 2.5X the power of the V6 and average 17, and drive an Auto, with 20's and every other option available(Shaker 1K, heavier then Navigation) So, please stop using the , that V6's get so much better MPG.

A V6 S197 is a good starting point for most people, as it is cheap, and is a good choice for a decent performer. Now, best bang for the buck under 20K? There are a couple of cars that come to mind, that can perform slightly similar to the S197 V6. A MazdaSpeed 3 is around 21K new at my local dealer base price. That wipes the floor with an S197 V6. A new Solstice is priced at 20,500 at another local dealer, and they are just as quick. So, there are very few, but there are still some.





According to Car & Driver the 2007 V6 Mustang is the Quickest Car for under $20K. Read link below:

Car & Driver Link
(http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/features_classic_cars/the_quickest_cars_of_2007_less_than_20_000_feature/2007_ford_mustang_v_6_feature)
You'll notice on that list that the Mazda 3 did not "wipe the floor with a S197 V6"....it came in 4th place.

Yes I will keep saying thatmy V6 does get better gas mileage than your GT. You forget to factor in how much I am saving when I get 6 mpg better than you when gas is almost $4.00 a gallon. After awhile those savings can add up to some nice mods. Hmm....I'm thinking an X-charger some day! :D


EDIT: I shortened your link to keep the page from scrolling off-screen - 28HopUp

As usual, a few GT owners are not satisfied with the 05-08 forum and the 4.6 forum.
I hope your spark plugs break off when you change them. They will. haha

The gas milage debate is NOT VALID....there are plenty of GTs that get 23-30 MPG....in real world driving they both get about within 1-2 MPGs of each other....and it depends on the mods too.

fact i live in l.a.

fact ...i see more bmw broken onthe side of the road than any other vehicle...

fact...repairs on our cars...gt/v6 are cheaper than ///bmw////evo./////etc.....

in fact my clutch is cheaper than a clutch for an 05 focus....

just something to think about as well...its not just about what you pay for the car, insurance, mods and power....many forget the one all important factor of repairs.....

im willing to bet our car is the cheapest to repair in terms of parts....labor? well thats up to the owner......

jhmo

ORIGINAL: SonicBlue05GT

1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang. [&:]



wow....nice to see camraderie amongst us mustang owners.....

now if i remember correctly the thread title is " top 10 reasons to buy v6"

not "hey gt owners we want your slanted view on our purchase"

or did i read the thread wrong?[&:]

in fact the mustang as a whole was originally desigend to appeal to women.....soooooooo.....nah....i wont go there....:D

GT folks...go away

Yea Fords not dumb they made a V6 for the market. Competing with faster imports for an American market Counting on the Mustang name to sale cars with a Hot new S197 design a V6 safe enough for Insurance Co. Slow enough for Rental car Co to buy and rent. Tons of Buyers in the V6 price range and the V8 GT higher line too and the Roush and Shelby market to fight over for the rich. FORD hit one out of the Car Ball Park with this S197 and That’s a Fact no matter what Cylinder version you have.

Look Grabber, as most of the posterson the V6 forum know I have a V6 and a GT so I'm not one of these people with cylinder envy. How many base GT's do you see laying around for $25K? Not many. Most have options that push them up. And I can barely get 200 miles out of a tank of gas on my GT where my new V6 goes 350 miles on a tank. That is a big difference. And if you kept up with this forum you would know there are plenty of guys getting 13-14 mpg on their Gt's. If can catch up here....

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_5077272/tm.htm

This is my second Mustang, but when I bought it, I wasn't even considering a Mustang. I wanted to trade my Dodge Ram for something for the family, and something that got better mileage-- and was considering a Nissan Altima. As I sat at the salesman's desk, negotiating on an Altima, I kept looking out the window at the this white Mustang on the used lot.. and the rest is history.

I didn't buy this car with performance in mind, but for the look, and the memories it brought back of my previous Mustang. The performance factor was discovered after I bought it.

I'm surprised to see a few GT guys in here bashing on the V6 because if you guys are true Mustang fans, you'll understand that the current V6 is on par with the '94-'98 GTs, and just a few mods away from being on par with the '99-04 GTs. That's pretty amazing, in my book.

I've spent around $2500 in mods--$17,000 for my entire purchase, including mods-- and I'm running 13 second quarter miles. That's respectable in my book.

Now, if I spent $7000 more to get a GT-- what does that get me? Three tenths of a second faster in the quarter mile. I can take $4000 of that difference-- supercharge my car, be faster than an S197 GT and still not spend as much as buying one!

I didn't buy this car to be a "GT- killer", but the potential is there.

ORIGINAL: howarmat

The gas milage debate is NOT VALID....there are plenty of GTs that get 23-30 MPG....in real world driving they both get about within 1-2 MPGs of each other....and it depends on the mods too.


+1

4.0L 2v
4.6L 3v

Those extra 8 valves really help gas mileage.

ORIGINAL: howarmat

The gas milage debate is NOT VALID....there are plenty of GTs that get 23-30 MPG....in real world driving they both get about within 1-2 MPGs of each other....and it depends on the mods too.


The only reason you say it's NOT VALID is because you drive a GT and you are trying to justify the fact that you are spending waaaaay more $$ than us V6 owners in gas.

Yeah sure, a GT might get 23-30 ON THE HIGHWAY but I doubt seriously that they are getting those numbers consistently IN THE CITY.
How many miles can you go on a tank, that's the REAL question today with gas at a record high and still climbing.

Mazdaspeed 3, if it is not faster, and since you like to "magazine" race, how does it clock a 0-60 in 5.9? I'd say that is faster don't ya think? Not to mention, on a road course, it will handle better, has better top end(turbo) oops, a turbo is nothing. Ya following me here?

Next, my car = 550HP, 2.5x the power of a V6. I AVERAGE 17 MPG CONSISTENTLY ON THE STREETS WITH 20's!!! This is being writting in english.

Now, what do you get for the extra 7K....Not sure really. Upgraded Trans, Aluminum block, 3V? Which, according to the magazine I read(laugh goes here) they respond a lot better then a 2V. Especially a 4.0 2V. You also get the better rear end, better brakes, suspension, and the dual exhaust(that does not cost 500-600 bucks to add). I wonder what else there is....Hmmmm......That about covers it.

Now, myself and every other GT owner here has a right to be in this section. Especially since most have been here longer then a few of you whining about better gas mileage. This is what makes us a-holes. We give out opinion(again, our right on this forum) and most of you get so defensive, and get into this little power trip of how this is your section. I am on every part of this forum, so, why are you v6 owners posting in the 5.0 section? the 4.6 section? The 5.4 section? HMMMMM??!?!?!?! None of my business, just like it's none of yours why we post here.


Going back, Just becuase you can mod your V6 to be faster then a GT is not awesome. You are beating a stock car. Even though, it has 2 more cyls. and 1 extra Valve, and the other things too. So, figure this; S197 V6 base price we will say 20K for arguments sake. GT 27K, again for arguments sake. V6 with the following mods, not including doing the work yourself. Exhaust, 300-500 bucks, depending on if you are going single, with an SLP or something, or going dual.
Intake, 250 installed. Tune 350-500 for the tune, and another 200-300 for the tuner. See where I'm going with this? You will in turn on average, have a low 14 sec car. GT's do run mid 13's on average, just in case.

So, you supercharge your V6 right? I throw 1,500 in mods, and beat you. That's about it. Now, I am going to go and ask Fazm and Buckman how much $$$ they spent getting there V6's to run low 12's(Fazm) and 11's(Buckman). I can almost guarantee they both have spent close to 15K in mods. Building the trans, the rear end, plus, a Turbo kit is not actually a couple thousand bucks. So, that leaves about an 8K difference in price with the GT.

I'll get back to you on these figures. So, for the last time, stop comparing the V6 to GT. As far as I'm concerned, there is no comparison, except in a few small ways. Appearance(some say the GT copied the six, but ok), the S197 platform, and the name, Mustang. There is no comparison in performance, hardly any in daily driving, and def. not in reliability. There is a reason other then the V8 and other things the GT's are more expensive. They are built better. You knew that though right?

EDIT: I removed your "retard" comment(no offense) ;) - 28HopUp

ORIGINAL: Grabber
Mazdaspeed 3, if it is not faster, and since you like to "magazine" race, how does it clock a 0-60 in 5.9? I'd say that is faster don't ya think? Not to mention, on a road course, it will handle better, has better top end(turbo) oops, a turbo is nothing. Ya following me here?

Next, my car = 550HP, 2.5x the power of a V6. I AVERAGE 17 MPG CONSISTENTLY ON THE STREETS WITH 20's!!! This is being writting in english.

Now, what do you get for the extra 7K....Not sure really. Upgraded Trans, Aluminum block, 3V? Which, according to the magazine I read(laugh goes here) they respond a lot better then a 2V. Especially a 4.0 2V. You also get the better rear end, better brakes, suspension, and the dual exhaust(that does not cost 500-600 bucks to add). I wonder what else there is....Hmmmm......That about covers it.

Now, myself and every other GT owner here has a right to be in this section. Especially since most have been here longer then a few of you whining about better gas mileage. This is what makes us a-holes. We give out opinion(again, our right on this forum) and most of you get so defensive, and get into this little power trip of how this is your section. I am on every part of this forum, so, why are you v6 owners posting in the 5.0 section? the 4.6 section? The 5.4 section? HMMMMM??!?!?!?! None of my business, just like it's none of yours why we post here.


Going back, Just becuase you can mod your V6 to be faster then a GT is not awesome. You are beating a stock car. Even though, it has 2 more cyls. and 1 extra Valve, and the other things too. So, figure this; S197 V6 base price we will say 20K for arguments sake. GT 27K, again for arguments sake. V6 with the following mods, not including doing the work yourself. Exhaust, 300-500 bucks, depending on if you are going single, with an SLP or something, or going dual.
Intake, 250 installed. Tune 350-500 for the tune, and another 200-300 for the tuner. See where I'm going with this? You will in turn on average, have a low 14 sec car. GT's do run mid 13's on average, just in case.

So, you supercharge your V6 right? I throw 1,500 in mods, and beat you. That's about it. Now, I am going to go and ask Fazm and Buckman how much $$$ they spent getting there V6's to run low 12's(Fazm) and 11's(Buckman). I can almost guarantee they both have spent close to 15K in mods. Building the trans, the rear end, plus, a Turbo kit is not actually a couple thousand bucks. So, that leaves about an 8K difference in price with the GT.

I'll get back to you on these figures. So, for the last time, stop comparing the V6 to GT. As far as I'm concerned, there is no comparison, except in a few small ways. Appearance(some say the GT copied the six, but ok), the S197 platform, and the name, Mustang. There is no comparison in performance, hardly any in daily driving, and def. not in reliability. There is a reason other then the V8 and other things the GT's are more expensive. They are built better. You knew that though right?



I sorry, I must have missed it....What are your top 10 reasons to buy a v6 Grabber?

EDIT: I fixed Grabber's quote, like I did in his original - 28HopUp

Here are mine.

Maybe not 10, but a few.

1. Good bang for the Buck
2. It's a mustang
3. Looks Good
4. Ballsy for a Sixxer
5.Still a Mustang
6.Has Pony Emblems(laugh Here) :D
7. Awesome Gas Mileage(Sarcasm Here)
8.Uber fast with little $$$(Sarcasm Here)
9.Beats out 99% of the cars around 20K.


Seriously, it's a good car for the price. If a GT was not an option, I'd buy the sixxer.

ORIGINAL: Grabber
Seriously, it's a good car for the price. If a GT was not an option, I'd buy the sixxer.


See folks, Chris isn't so bad! And he brought the thread back to listing reasons for buying the V6, like the OP requested. I tend to look at his request as to why you should buy a V6 S197 versus any other car, not just GT's. Here are mine (not listed in any order):
The S197 looks INCREDIBLE (I like the V6 body lines better than the GT's, which visually looks heavier IMO).
The buy-in price was low (my PP coupe was pre-depreciated, with 10K miles on it and it was only 9 months old at the time).
The Pony Package is onlyavailable on the V6.
Take-Off parts are cheap, allowing us to customize our cars for a low price. Things like mufflers, body kits,wheels, brakes, axle assemblies - the more the GT guys mod their cars, the more parts we have available to us.
The 4.0L V6 aftermarket is fairly strong and still growing. Although many GT aftermarket parts will interchange, others won't and companies are starting to recognize a need for V6 speed parts. For example, there are quite a few quality tuners out now with tuner/intake packages for roughly $600.
Maintenance costs are low, for me at least (knocking on wood as I type).
Cuz it's slow enough that I won't worry about my son driving it some day, yet the thing is built well with excellent crash ratings (yes, mine has side air bags too).
Bang For The Buck - I don't have a HUGE amount of mods into my car (dollar-wise), and I'm running low 14's right now. Like AmericanIcon said, it doesn't take much to make these cars run respectable times (yes, I know 13/14 sec ET's aren't incredibly quick, but they aren't too shabby either).
Did I already mention that the S197 looks incredible?
The history behind the Mustang brand goes back almost 45 years. Is there any other car that's been in continuous production for a longer period of time? Corvettes weren't produced in 1983, so they don't count.

The S197 looks INCREDIBLE (I like the V6 body lines better than the GT's, which visually looks heavier IMO).

+1

I always thought that I was the only one that thought that

i agree with all this but ill give u my #1 reason and #2 reason

1. the look on peoples (GT owners)faces when u tell them its a 6 when ur on the track and get the same times as them.

2. im about to turn into paul walker from the fast and the furious but, the respect u get for taking, in many peoples opinion, a slow car, and turning it into something that will turn heads and gain compliments on and off the track

The night I drove my Stang off the lot, the possibilities of what I was going to do to it were endless. I had originally went to the lot looking for something muscle (and NEW) so my only options in my price range were a Mustang and a Charger. My mind was set on getting a Charger but, at the lot were I was at there wasnt any Chargers available. Then in the lonely dark corner was my future car. I had never saw myself in a Mustang because I was a Chevy guy but, damn if the Mustang isn't a cool car to be in I dont know what is:D. Almost a year deep with my car I've done a good number of mods that I had originally set out and I couldnt be more happy with my car. Great power and looks is what drew me to this car and I would NEVER change it for anything....................Ok maybe a GT500 but, thats another thread LOL

for a minute there i thought this thread was gonna get outta hand...but anywho here's my ten reasons for buying/keeping my V6 as opposed to any other car

1. first and foremost it's a mustang. no matter what, the mustang brand is what it comes down to. how many cars can you say have been in production for this long, continuously
2. price - both insurance-wise and for the car itself
3. has enough power - i'm not a racer, more of a car fan, so i'd rather work on it and enjoy it on the road (not street racing), and the 4.0 is enough for me...no need to be pushing 400,500,600+ hp
4. torque - i love how torque-y they are:D
5. such a sexy car
6. the amount of time i've spent with the car, just can't give it up now
7. i can mod it and make it my own - yea this applies to a lot of cars but the s197 platform makes it easy to look good
8. a familiar engine
9. decent gas mileage - the prius doesnt have a new competitor here, but 24 mpg with about half and half city/hwy driving works for me...also getting 350ish miles per tank
10. even for a 6 it has a nice sound to it...sounds much better than my sister's v6 accord or any import for that matter

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: howarmat

The gas milage debate is NOT VALID....there are plenty of GTs that get 23-30 MPG....in real world driving they both get about within 1-2 MPGs of each other....and it depends on the mods too.


The only reason you say it's NOT VALID is because you drive a GT and you are trying to justify the fact that you are spending waaaaay more $$ than us V6 owners in gas.

Yeah sure, a GT might get 23-30 ON THE HIGHWAY but I doubt seriously that they are getting those numbers consistently IN THE CITY.
How many miles can you go on a tank, that's the REAL question today with gas at a record high and still climbing.



i get 320ish :eek:

and i get get 19-20 city driving which isnt bad and its mostly all i drive

The people that get the really low MPG are the ones racing, and shifting at high RPM's. IMO

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: howarmat

The gas milage debate is NOT VALID....there are plenty of GTs that get 23-30 MPG....in real world driving they both get about within 1-2 MPGs of each other....and it depends on the mods too.


The only reason you say it's NOT VALID is because you drive a GT and you are trying to justify the fact that you are spending waaaaay more $$ than us V6 owners in gas.

Yeah sure, a GT might get 23-30 ON THE HIGHWAY but I doubt seriously that they are getting those numbers consistently IN THE CITY.
How many miles can you go on a tank, that's the REAL question today with gas at a record high and still climbing.



I was not impressed at all with the responses on this post:

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4833330/tm.htm

I get almost 300 miles on a tank, that is with longtubes, CAI, dyno tune, and 3.73 gears, and plenty of city driving and stop-and-go traffic.

ORIGINAL: howarmat

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: howarmat

The gas milage debate is NOT VALID....there are plenty of GTs that get 23-30 MPG....in real world driving they both get about within 1-2 MPGs of each other....and it depends on the mods too.


The only reason you say it's NOT VALID is because you drive a GT and you are trying to justify the fact that you are spending waaaaay more $$ than us V6 owners in gas.

Yeah sure, a GT might get 23-30 ON THE HIGHWAY but I doubt seriously that they are getting those numbers consistently IN THE CITY.
How many miles can you go on a tank, that's the REAL question today with gas at a record high and still climbing.



i get 320ish :eek:

and i get get 19-20 city driving which isnt bad and its mostly all i drive




Riiiiiight and I get 50 mpg on my 2006 E-350! :eek:

Why did this thread turn into a discussion about fuel mileage?

On my 2006 PP 4.0L/5spd coupe (modded, alongwith 4.10 gears), I get:
19.2mpg (local) = 307 miles per tank
26.2mpg (hway) = 419 miles per tank

My wife's 2005 4.0L/auto vert (stock, except for GT muffler), she gets:
15.5mpg (local) = 248 miles per tank
22.5mpg (hway) = 360 miles per tank

So let's just say that anything is possible in terms of what mpg folks are getting from their S197 Mustang.

Why are you such a PITA? I get about 285 on a Full tank, and have a "pinch" more stuff power wise then Howarmat. So, what is the big deal? Is it that unbelievable that a GT(crappiest model mustang) can get decen gas mileage?

ORIGINAL: Grabber

Why are you such a PITA? I get about 285 on a Full tank, and have a "pinch" more stuff power wise then Howarmat. So, what is the big deal? Is it that unbelievable that a GT(crappiest model mustang) can get decen gas mileage?

no it's not a suprise. But a gt isnt meant to get good gas milage. But you guys always claim you do.:eek:

Hmmm, would a picture help? I'll take a pic and show you after I fill up, how much gas I get on a full tank. God, and I thought GT owners were PITA's.

ORIGINAL: Grabber

Why are you such a PITA? I get about 285 on a Full tank, and have a "pinch" more stuff power wise then Howarmat. So, what is the big deal? Is it that unbelievable that a GT(crappiest model mustang) can get decen gas mileage?

I just did the math. 17 mpg.. And you call that decent gas milage rofl.

ORIGINAL: Grabber

Hmmm, would a picture help? I'll take a pic and show you after I fill up, how much gas I get on a full tank. God, and I thought GT owners were PITA's.

Im not here to argue, I was just saying from my experiences that gt owners try to make it sound like they get good gas milage so they can use that against the 6cyl mustangs when the gt vs v6 topic comes up. But sure it is possible to get decent gas milage driving your mustang like geo metro. I think the real difference comes when you compare v6-driving the crap out of it vs V8-driving the crap out of it.

ORIGINAL: 28HopUp

Why did this thread turn into a discussion about fuel mileage?

On my 2006 PP 4.0L/5spd coupe (modded, alongwith 4.10 gears), I get:
19.2mpg (local) = 307 miles per tank
26.2mpg (hway) = 419 miles per tank

My wife's 2005 4.0L/auto vert (stock, except for GT muffler), she gets:
15.5mpg (local) = 248 miles per tank
22.5mpg (hway) = 360 miles per tank

So let's just say that anything is possible in terms of what mpg folks are getting from their S197 Mustang.


Taking this a step further, if my wife and I each drive our cars 10,000 miles per year, I will buy roughly 32 tanks of gas, whereas she will have to buy roughly 40 tanks of gas to go the same distance. At $4/gallon and 16 gallons per tank, that means over the course of one year it will cost over $500 more to drive her car than it will mine. Pretty interesting.

Anyways heres my top 7
1. It's a mustang
2. The interior is basically the same as all other models
3. Rear wheel drive
4. it's not fast, but it is fun to drive!
5. lots of aftermarket parts available to make it unique
6. Cheaper insurance over Gt (only by like 43$ every 6months, but hey thats more gas money lol)
7. It's relatively cheap

I doubt I have 10 reasons, but I have a few.

I LOVE mustangs
I LOVE the s197 design
I was upgrading from a 4 cyl mazda 6, the difference is immense.
For the perfomance in the new car price range, the v6 mustang is king.
I like the look of the pony package fogs.

I do have regrets though. I was so adamant about getting a new car since I would only worry about how far the previous owner pushed their car if I bought used. 6 months later, If I wouldn't go upside down so much on getting rid of my V6 and picking up a used GT I would do it in a heartbeat. The V6 is a great car in many rights and I only see this thread being viable for comparing it to other makes in its price range (new), but I can't see how people can defend that its better than a GT. They're the same cars just one has better parts and more perfomance, that's why it costs more.

No doubt I love my car and the compliments I get, but when I see a black GT come up along side of me I just dream of the day...

Yea I want 4.10 gears and tlok next!! :D

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: howarmat

ORIGINAL: 07 Stang

ORIGINAL: howarmat

The gas milage debate is NOT VALID....there are plenty of GTs that get 23-30 MPG....in real world driving they both get about within 1-2 MPGs of each other....and it depends on the mods too.


The only reason you say it's NOT VALID is because you drive a GT and you are trying to justify the fact that you are spending waaaaay more $$ than us V6 owners in gas.

Yeah sure, a GT might get 23-30 ON THE HIGHWAY but I doubt seriously that they are getting those numbers consistently IN THE CITY.
How many miles can you go on a tank, that's the REAL question today with gas at a record high and still climbing.



i get 320ish :eek:

and i get get 19-20 city driving which isnt bad and its mostly all i drive




Riiiiiight and I get 50 mpg on my 2006 E-350! :eek:


haha you really have no clue do you.....i have 4.10s and got 23-24 mpg on my trip down and back from west virginia 2 weekends ago so i would say that I am doing pretty good in that department, the people that have 3.31s and 3.55s easily get more than me

And i agree this is not about gas mileage, i am sorry we went off on a tangent bill.

On point, there are many many reason to get a sixxer, looks are certainly one of them, insurance for some and the lower initial cost for many.

I think this mileage debate is ridiculous. Mileage has to do with the engine, but also many aspects that are different with every locale-- not to mention different driving styles.

It looks like the 6 guys are trying to cling to the only advantage that they think they have over a GT, and then the GT guys don't even want to give in to that reason. And they shouldn't-- because I get 19-21 mpg usually, which is not soo much better than a GT that I would want to brag about it.

So, if you're driving around in your 4.0, and you waste a Honda Civic in a stoplight race, and he does a flyby later and screams, "Oh yeah?? Well I get better gas mileage!!!" Would we then say, "Man.. he's right.. those Civics are hot!"

ORIGINAL: AmericanICON

I think this mileage debate is ridiculous. Mileage has to do with the engine, but also many aspects that are different with every locale-- not to mention different driving styles.

It looks like the 6 guys are trying to cling to the only advantage that they think they have over a GT, and then the GT guys don't even want to give in to that reason. And they shouldn't-- because I get 19-21 mpg usually, which is not soo much better than a GT that I would want to brag about it.

So, if you're driving around in your 4.0, and you waste a Honda Civic in a stoplight race, and he does a flyby later and screams, "Oh yeah?? Well I get better gas mileage!!!" Would we then say, "Man.. he's right.. those Civics are hot!"

LMAO!!!.. lol funny post. I was saying that if you put v6 vs gt in same driving conditions and same driver. the v6 will come out of top in fuel economy. The reason that is important because gas cost 4$ a gallon.

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And i agree this is not about gas mileage, i am sorry we went off on a tangent bill.


Matt, well at least you're man enough to admit that this is entirely YOUR FAULT! [:-] :D

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Edmunds.com (five minutes ago)

2008 BMW 135i invoice 32110
2008 GT Premium invoice25,248.

THat maybe what edmunds says but i can tell you I have not seen a single gt base model or better for less than 29,000 at any of the 30 some odd dealers between a-town and philly, trust me I looked for mine for like 6 months the average going price in this are for a 08 gt is pushing 31,000 for a base model.

Right now at Pasadena Ford in Los Angeles they have new GTs for 26,800. And that's without any special deals or negotiating. It's right on their website. Every December-March you can find brand new GTs on close out for 22k in Los Angeles.Maybe it's an auto in a color you're not crazy about. But don't tell me you'll ever find a BMW 135i for 22k brand new. :)


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ORIGINAL: BlueDevil

Edmunds.com (five minutes ago)

2008 BMW 135i invoice 32110
2008 GT Premium invoice25,248.

THat maybe what edmunds says but i can tell you I have not seen a single gt base model or better for less than 29,000 at any of the 30 some odd dealers between a-town and philly, trust me I looked for mine for like 6 months the average going price in this are for a 08 gt is pushing 31,000 for a base model.

Look at allthe answers prior . . . . its a MUSTANG, nuff said. This is my first sports car andI love it. I did want the GT, I admit, but happyI chose the V6, it is fast enough for me and has better gas mileage. I have gotten many compliments on the road, heck, people have asked me if it is a Shelby. Most people dont know the difference between a GT and V6 and those that do, appreciate both. I'm happy enough to have my car look fast than actually be fast (less speeding tickets). Its a great car and one of the best looking sports car out there (the Camaro might be the biggest competitor), but as long as we have great Mustang enthusiast, it will always be #1.

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I was washing my car today trying to remember why did i buy a v6? Many times I long for the v8 sound and the bragging rights of a more powerful motor. Everyone knows that the GT is a awesome car, so dont say im hating on the GT. I love the GT.

Here is why I bought the v6
1. the car has gt inspired suspension
2. the pony package grill is the best looking grill of all the new mustangs
3. it has the shelby rocker panels
4. I wanted better gas mileage then the v8. Now this move is really looking like a smart one with the forecast of future gas prices. Soon we will see threads on here talking about the best mpg mods.
5. a pony package vert has nearly the same resale as a coupe gt, less than 1K difference. The higher gas prices go, the worse the value of the v8 cars.
6. I wanted the looks of a mustang, thats all.
7. 80% of the world doesnt know the difference between v8/v6 cars. This is proven day in and day out by the compliments I get from this car.
8. It has the gt wheels without gt price.
9. The price was right.
10. I don't race, so a v6 with cai tune is all you need to get a speeding ticket on the highway. its plenty fast enough.

whats your reasons for buying your car?


This was the OP. Clearly there was much love given to the GT from the get go in this thread... the last sentence is supposed to be the reason for this discussion.

Here's why I originally bought my 06 auto V-6

(1) Great selection of V-6 Ponies on any lot
(2) With leather the stang is a nice car
(3) Without Pony Package the stang rides almost a nice as a Cadillac and takes corners like a nice Pontiac Catalina--aka--The Boat.
(4) Great stock tires (sarcasm)
(5) Price
(6) Looks (should actually be #1 on my list)
(7) Tight turning radius--in Los Angeles traffic I can scoot in and out of traffic with the best of them
(8) Huge trunk--Yea, in the stang you can pack two bundles of firewood, five gallons of water, three person four season tent, ax, food, chairs, stove, sleeping bags and a bunch of other stuff for camping--no kidding!
(9) Ergonomics.
(10) Shaker 500. Yea, I know audiophiles will laugh. But for a stock system it's not too bad.
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I traded to an 05 GT because I was so impressed with the S197 V-6 I wanted *more* mustang. People who tradeto a GTare actually complementing Ford and the V-6.

ORIGINAL: powerband

Simple:

Brand new 2008 V6 Mustang, with 7 miles on the odometer, for $14,500, purchased on the very last day in the very last hours of 2007.

The dealership needed to meet a yearly manufacturer quota, was desperate to sell two more units to do so, and I came along.
They met their quota, made back the money they lost from the sales (and then SOME), and got a resurfacing of their building paid for by Ford.

$14,500 for a brand new 2008 Mustang V6. There is really not many other reasons as good as this one.


Bullsh*t.

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Look at allthe answers prior . . . . its a MUSTANG, nuff said. This is my first sports car andI love it. I did want the GT, I admit, but happyI chose the V6, it is fast enough for me and has better gas mileage. I have gotten many compliments on the road, heck, people have asked me if it is a Shelby. Most people dont know the difference between a GT and V6 and those that do, appreciate both. I'm happy enough to have my car look fast than actually be fast (less speeding tickets). Its a great car and one of the best looking sports car out there (the Camaro might be the biggest competitor), but as long as we have great Mustang enthusiast, it will always be #1.

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Exactly. Now here's a story for you.....

I was at a gas station one afternoon (shortly after buying my car) and some man comes over, starts inspecting my car and then proceeds to start telling me how "cheap" the Mustang looks. [sm=chairshot.gif]

My 10 reasons are

1.) It does not have GT on the Side of the car

2.) It does not have GT on the back of the car

3.) I do not make 4 bangers feel bad about there cars to prove I am better then they are because I got 2 more doohickys in my vroom vroom thingy to be able to say my car = 550HP, 2.5x the power of a V4

4.) Price (I’m a cheap ars)

5.) I wanted to be a part of a web site forum where other V6ers can give me positive input on how to Mod my car to give me awonderful feeling of accomplishing my first Car that I turned into a customized version of what I like in a Muscle car.

6.) There are a lot of other V6ers in my town but I am the only one that is Moded and people love to look at it and talk to me about it.

7.) The look on there face when I tell them it is just a V6

8.) My 13 year old son thinks I’m COOL because its so HOT and I moded it and did not pay $7000 more to buy it that way

9.) Looking at the S197 Body (at the age of 52 now) turns me on more then any woman I have ever been with.

10.) After reading this thread (edit) I am happy with a better class of looser V6ers (sarcasm)



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So, I need to prove to 4 bangers I'm better? (edit) what is your problem dude?I stated the facts. So, do the math. S197 V6 rated at 210 HP, my car rated at 550, that is roughly 2.5 X the power. Now, if you got your math right, 2.5 X V4 (which you must be a real frickin genius to know there is no such thing) is 10, not 8. That would be 8, duh!

I bought my Cough Cough, 7K more, GT for the better 3V, not the smaller, weaker(no offense) 2V.(edit) Enjoy your V6, for your 2-3 MPG more then the average joe, and I'll enjoy my tiny GT ok, because it Says GT the side.

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So, I need to prove to 4 bangers I'm better? (edit) what is your problem dude?I stated the facts. So, do the math. S197 V6 rated at 210 HP, my car rated at 550, that is roughly 2.5 X the power. Now, if you got your math right, 2.5 X V4 (which you must be a real frickin genius to know there is no such thing) is 10, not 8. That would be 8, duh!


No you don't understand what I said. I said I don't need to prove to 4 bangers I am better then them.
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Part 2
I bought my Cough Cough, 7K more, GT for the better 3V, not the smaller, weaker(no offense) 2V.(edit) Enjoy your V6, for your 2-3 MPG more then the average joe, and I'll enjoy my tiny GT ok, because it Says GT the side.


The POINT of this thread (edit) is why you got a V6 GENIUS not a 7K better 3V made better more stuff GT LOL
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Good, just make sure when posting, you indicate your sarcasm so as not to have any misunderstandings with other members. Tenured or not...


Yes, that was the point, but, take the time to read the enitre thread. You will notice how people start comparing the V6 to the GT. There IS NO Comparison, except for looks, and a tiny edge in small gas mileage. (edit).


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LOL oh my GOD

i think prices are being a lil bit mixed-up here...in IA, anyway...a v6 equipped like mine would be around 20K, but they have some HUGE rebates on sixers right now (15K)...no rebates on the GT - all the GTs around here are equipped the same and come in around 32K...that is a HUUUUUUUUUGE difference in price...with douches that key cars, door-ding, etc. i wouldn't want to drive something worth that much - it's bad enough takin out my v6...aka i don't take it to the store ;)

the mustang began as an economy car...many had a straight 6, as i the case today - most stangs on the road are 6s because the mustang was built as an afFORDable "sports car". it was not designed to be a racer, necessarily - that was left up to carroll shelby. people flocked to the mustang because of the price, availability, and choice of options...a mustang could be configured for any person any way they wanted-imo, the only other car to do that was the tri-5 chevys.

to the person who said they look cheap...yeah, they do...imo the 6s look a lot better because they don't have as much plastic crap on them as the 8s.

the 4.6 v8 is very reliable...my dad's friend has over 200K on his f150 (idk if they're actually the same motor or not...) the 4.0 v6 is very reliable - many rangers and explorers are well-over 200K and feel ballzy even in those set-ups.

basically, it comes down to preference - if you want a 6, get it. if you want an 8, get that. "gts are built better" idk about that. i'm sure it depends on individual cars - a lot of cars are excellent, but there'll always be one that's a piecer. basically, ford did an excellent job at creating the same enthusiasm created in 1964...i wish there were just as many options so that each person could have the car they want - but, with the aftermarket today, anybody can have the car they WANT. i love my car, but personally, i don't think i'd get another one, be it a gt or a 6, if mine was ever totaled. sure it's a nice car, but i don't think i've ever witnessed so much bashing of model choice...hell, f-body gm guys are more civilized than that(sure v8 guys don't want a 6, but they don't bash on others for having one)...if you're talkin classic cars, you appreciate them all - they all have their high- and low-points. imo, a slant 6, 3 on the treecuda is just as cool as a hemi cuda...same with mustangs...i like the straight 6 cars just as much as the gts, shelbys, mach1s, etc.

so mine are...
1. wanted one since the concept revealed
2. really wanted one once un-veiled
3. i dislike body kits/ground effects
4. cheap (not hyundai cheap, like i had before, but still fairly cheap)
5. availability (there are a million of them)
6. decent power (nothing to blow your load about, but still decent)
7. looks good (don't get near as much attentionas in my mopar, but still get looks, even from shelby, gt, and roush owners, and not to look and say "god, look at that piece of crap 6")
8. reliability
9. perfect for a daily driver -tiredof driving a jap car, a 10 year old car, a pickup, or a car with too much power/sux too much gas for driving around town
10. it's a mustang - i've always wanted one...i love em all,including the mustang IIs and foxes (which many don't think so much of) i could've waited for the v6 challenger to add another mopar to the stable and been just as happy, but this is the car i wanted

ORIGINAL: Grabber

So, I need to prove to 4 bangers I'm better? what is your problem dude? Why don't you take a hike if you have a problem with me. I stated the facts. So, do the math. S197 V6 rated at 210 HP, my car rated at 550, that is roughly 2.5 X the power. Now, if you got your math right, 2.5 X V4(which you must be a real frickin genius to know there is no such thing) is 10, not 8. That would be 8, duh!

I bought my Cough Cough, 7K more, GT for the better 3V, not the smaller, weaker(no offense) 2V. Like I said, if you have a problem, take a hike. A ton of people on this forum know me, and for you to be a dic* and start something, over nothing, is a real man. Enjoy your V6, for your 2-3 MPG more then the average joe, and I'll enjoy my tiny GT ok, because it Says GT the side.

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Why didn't you buy the gt500? Instead you chose the smaller and weaker 3v instead of the 4v.

This whole argument is incredibly stupid. The thread was going fine until



SonicBlue05GT:

1) because you're a girl and can still tell people you have a Mustang...

seriously, if it wasn't for the V8 model, I'd be in a new Honda.

Reliability, resale value, better gas mileage, and a much more potent V6 than the V6 Mustang.

Whether or not he said it jokingly he was still (edit) trolling, and yes, no one is restricted to a certain forum here but that doesn't mean you should go around and rile up some feathers because you're bored. Anyway, as soon as a couple of posts were made in retort to sonicblue's pointless post Grabber came in and decided to put in his worthless couple of pennies. There is no doubt you were sitting there lurking just waiting to spring into action to show off how long your GT is. And then you have the gall to try convincing people you're the innocent, and that if the people who posted on-topic doesn't like what you have to say to go elsewhere, and furthermore try to get the mods to lock the thread. There would have been no conflict if you two GT guys would have held yourselves back or at least contributed some worthy on-topic posts. If a mod comes into play here the thing that should be done is delete the OT posts, not lock the thread.


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ORIGINAL: jrsyedb

Look at allthe answers prior . . . . its a MUSTANG, nuff said. This is my first sports car andI love it. I did want the GT, I admit, but happyI chose the V6, it is fast enough for me and has better gas mileage. I have gotten many compliments on the road, heck, people have asked me if it is a Shelby. Most people dont know the difference between a GT and V6 and those that do, appreciate both. I'm happy enough to have my car look fast than actually be fast (less speeding tickets). Its a great car and one of the best looking sports car out there (the Camaro might be the biggest competitor), but as long as we have great Mustang enthusiast, it will always be #1.

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Exactly. Now here's a story for you.....

I was at a gas station one afternoon (shortly after buying my car) and some man comes over, starts inspecting my car and then proceeds to start telling me how "cheap" the Mustang looks. [sm=chairshot.gif]



i usually reply to those people by asking what year their mustang is....when they tell me they dont have one ....i tell them im done talking mustangs with them....i have yet to have someone tell me they have a mustang or even had one when this happened....the very few times it did.....

my last 2 cents on this..

oh yeah...when i fill up it says 318 till empty....

avg speed 27 mph.....mileage fluctuates between 19mpg and 22mpg

i also might add i dont worry about gas prices anymore....when i was kid gas was 69 cents a gallon...wake up folks....gas is never ever ever going to go down in price as dramatically as it rises.....especially in this day and age....

i bought it i drive it love it...its my 6 ...its my mustang.....as for the 6 haters...well i dont care what you think i should have or dont think i should have...last time i checked it was me going to my job and paying for my car etc.....your not me...and thats the best part about being phunnyguy....LOL....
and to be honest i wouldnt turn my nose up at any year or engine type of mustang...personally i would love a shelby dont care if its a cs6 cs8 500kr etc....id love a saleen ...a roush.....a gt to trick out...but i cant afford that so i have what i have like it or not....will i turn into some sort of a sick sleeper....perhaps ...perhaps not....i will say that im modding her slowly and to my liking and for the functionality for which i need her.....

and yes while the speedo says avg spd 27 mph..mpg 21.2 .....318 till empty......all those computations are based on the continuious use of the car and not resetting those numbers at each fill up...if you want that figure on the car to be accurate it should be reset at every fill up....and thats for v6's and gt's

do i get my foot in her.....shift at high rpms.....hell yes i do! (not all the time, but often enough to remember why i bought it)

ok now lock the thread....

LOL

my true ten reasons.

1. its a mustang!
2. see above
3. repeat seven more times.

Grabber = Tool & idiot. I would love to put my weak little 2v supercharged '01 up against his "all mighty" S197. Now I'm sure he we tell us once again how much he is respected here and everyone likes him and this thread should be locked. :eek:

Wow, you guys amaze me. So, I'm a tool and an idiot, for saying that GT"s don't get 12 MPG like a lot of you think, and with decent driving they actually get around 20. Hmmm. I said to lock the thread, so no other GT owners could throw their worthless two cents in...

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I gave decent reasons to buy a V6, did I not? If you want the GT owners to stay out of your precious threads, stop comparing them. Keep GT out of it. Otherwise, you are asking for the other half to come in and start ****.

You guys can bash me all you'd like. If I was such a tool, I would have been banned by now. Either that, or the mods have not caught on to me being SUCH a tool, and SUCH an idiot. So, have fun guys.


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ORIGINAL: sushimandan
If a mod comes into play here the thing that should be done is delete the OT posts, not lock the thread.


That's exactly what I've done. To those members whose posts fell victim to my editing pen, please don't get your tighty-whities in a bunch. I was only trying to bring this thread around. And I think you'll see that I was pretty even-handed in my work.

Carry on...


ORIGINAL: Grabber
If I was such a tool, I would have been banned by now. Either that, or the mods have not caught on to me being SUCH a tool, and SUCH an idiot. So, have fun guys.


Hey Grabber -
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i dont think anyone is an idiot or a tool...i like a good debate/discussion.....just avoid the name calling which there wasnt much of...and for what its worth...i think grabber made some valid points, wether i agree or disagree with him.... none the less....i love my 4.0 andmustangs rule!......

Dear 28HopUp

Sorry you had to edit my posts to mr Grabber I'll try to be a good boy just wanted to say to you I am sorry Sir
just wish you would of left my beer joke in, That was funny

ORIGINAL: Yellow Tang

Dear 28HopUp

Sorry you had to edit my posts to mr Grabber I'll try to be a good boy just wanted to say to you I am sorry Sir
just wish you would of left my beer joke in, That was funny



another innocent victim - sorry

reason #11
Today is the last day of school here in tennessee where i teach, so i dropped the top and was loading up my instruments to take home (i teach violin, cello, viola, and bass)

I was absolutely mobbed by about 150 teenagers drooling and dying for a ride in the car, everyone never knew how cool their teacher really was!

sup grabber how u doing ;]

kind of late on this thread but dang what happened..
Guys!! Don’t judge the car by the engine sizes, judge it for what it’s made for. Mustang v6 wasn’t made for speed, the GT was, and the higher you go, the faster the car is , (roush,saleen,cobra, etc, and non of thatif I my modmy car, or do this, do that, it will keep up or beat your mustang,that’s good for you).Mustangs "Performance" cars are the v8's, that’s how mustangs line up.

An s2000 gets worse gas mileage then a v6 mustang and its a 2.2 Liter, its a high revving motor and its purpose is for speed and handling (Just an example off of my head), and yes even a s2000 well driven will beat me with ease as well. A reason why mustang has stayed around this long, is mainly because of the v6.So, Yea gas isn’t as great for us, but if we can afford the gt we should be able to afford gas, and to tell you guys the truth, I'm trying to get my sister a v6 Mustang, mainly because she really likes mustangs but since I know she isn’t into speed, ill go towards the car that costs cheaper to have and maintain. And I love the inside of the new S197, mainly because they finally decided to get rid of our prehistoric interiors LOL..

Both the v6 and v8, have their pros and cons, and should not be compared to find out which is better, because it depends on the person who’s buying it.


Why i want my SISTER to have a v6 :)

1) Gas mileage
2) She likes mustangs
3) In reality, she probably doesnt even know the difference between a v6 or v8.
4) Good looking car, for a good price.