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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Mustang / April 2005Considering an 0'5 Mustang, but...
I had some questions i was wondering if you guys could answer for me. I tried to look through a lot of recent posts, but couldn't really find many answers, so if any of these are repeats, don't hesitate to let me know...i can do further research. I live in Chicago so i get snow here. Any idea if this car handles poorly in snow? Anyone know the approximate price difference between a V6 and a V8? How about performance, is there a HUGE difference, or should i only consider a V8 if i want to go drag racing? I will be able to get the "Friends & neighbors" discount, any idea approximately how much one of these would cost with that? I mean i saw "Base Price" in Consumer Reports said $19k, but everything i've read on here makes it seem like $25k is more standard. So with a discount off of one of those prices, anyone know how much? Being in the city, would it be a bad idea to get a stick shift? Do you guys know if it would even be possible to get 0% APR financing from anywhere? I mean have you seen dealers that have done this, or have you most dealers at 4% or something? Can anyone attest to the reliability? Have you owned one for a few months, any problems, etc.? Any information is appreciated, thanks guys! > I had some questions i was wondering if you guys could answer for me. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I live in Chicago so i get snow here. Any idea if this car handles > poorly in snow? It has traction control, and a stick is a lot easier in the snow than an auto. As long as you're a good driver and have good tires, it shouldn't be a problem. > Anyone know the approximate price difference between a V6 and a V8? > How about performance, is there a HUGE difference, or should i only > consider a V8 if i want to go drag racing? There's not a whole lot of differance in power levels, surprisingly enough. But take a close look at what you get with the V* - things like 4 wheel ABS, sway bars, etc. The GT is a much better car, IMO. > I will be able to get the "Friends & neighbors" discount, any idea > approximately how much one of these would cost with that? I mean i saw > "Base Price" in Consumer Reports said $19k, but everything i've read on > here makes it seem like $25k is more standard. So with a discount off > of one of those prices, anyone know how much? It will vary greatly from dealer to dealer. Depends on how hot the market is. > Being in the city, would it be a bad idea to get a stick shift? Not to me. Stick is the only way to go. > Do you guys know if it would even be possible to get 0% APR financing > from anywhere? I mean have you seen dealers that have done this, or > have you most dealers at 4% or something? The 0% financing deals are disappearing fast.  Signature.boB 1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged! 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1966 FFR Cobra - Ongoing project >> I had some questions i was wondering if you guys could answer for me. >> [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >what you get with the V* - things like 4 wheel ABS, >sway bars, etc. The GT is a much better car, IMO. a 90 hp difference isn't much? >> I will be able to get the "Friends & neighbors" discount, any idea >> approximately how much one of these would cost with that? I mean i saw [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >> have you most dealers at 4% or something? > The 0% financing deals are disappearing fast. >> There's not a whole lot of differance in power >>levels, surprisingly enough. But take a close look at >>what you get with the V* - things like 4 wheel ABS, >>sway bars, etc. The GT is a much better car, IMO. > > a 90 hp difference isn't much? For most drivers, especially city drivers, it isn't. They only get to use 1/2 the power they have, so a little less won't matter. Now, if you're racing in an open class, 3 hp is a lot. Drag racing in brackets won't matter, either. In that case, a V6/AOD would be an excellent drivetrain. Signature.boB 1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged! 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1966 FFR Cobra - Ongoing project If youre buying on the X plan (friends/family/neighbors), you wont be getting a GT for either the 05 or 06 production years. Ford sent that memo out to dealers a while ago. >I had some questions i was wondering if you guys could answer for me. > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Any information is appreciated, thanks guys! >If youre buying on the X plan (friends/family/neighbors), you wont be >getting a GT for either the 05 or 06 production years. > >Ford sent that memo out to dealers a while ago. lmfao the sandnigger lives on credit lmfao u go girl hurc ast > If youre buying on the X plan (friends/family/neighbors), you wont be > getting a GT for either the 05 or 06 production years. > > Ford sent that memo out to dealers a while ago. The only person I know with an '05 GT, bought it on X-plan. Some dealers just like to gouge more than others, don't take that memo BS as gospel. -- John C. '03 Cobra Convt. I've had three friends buy V6 Mustangs in the past five years and every one of them wished they had bought a V8. Not only is the power difference noticable (please don't just compare horsepower numbers; also compare torque), but also the handling and all the other extras you get stock with a GT. Especially if you are mentioning "drag racing" you need to get a GT or wait for the Cobra. If you bought a V6 and tried to soup it up, you would spend much more money in the end (price of car initially plus price of add-ons) to get *any* horsepower/torque numbers than if you started out with a GT. SignatureScotter 96 GT vert 3.73 gears and minor things >I had some questions i was wondering if you guys could answer for me. > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Any information is appreciated, thanks guys! > I've had three friends buy V6 Mustangs in the past five years and every one > of them wished they had bought a V8. > Not only is the power difference noticable (please don't just compare > horsepower numbers; also compare torque), but also the handling and all the > other extras you get stock with a GT. Sorry, i'm not exactly a big car person. The friends i've talked to about the car only mentioned horsepower numbers, not torque... > Especially if you are mentioning "drag racing" you need to get a GT or wait > for the Cobra. > If you bought a V6 and tried to soup it up, you would spend much more money > in the end (price of car initially plus price of add-ons) to get *any* > horsepower/torque numbers than if you started out with a GT. I'm not going to be drag racing, i was sort of saying, "would i only need a V8 if i was *going to be* drag racing?". Thanks for the info though. >I had some questions i was wondering if you guys could answer for me. > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > >Any information is appreciated, thanks guys! lmfao look at the ford dealership STAFF PARKING how come the technicians dont drive ford at our dealership 2 out of 47 techs get the hint unless u like to send my kid to college lmfao hurc ast fordmasterteck canada red seal > lmfao > look at the ford dealership STAFF PARKING [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > fordmasterteck > canada red seal Sooooo... what are the 2 Fords, what do you drive, and what are the other 44? We all want to drive the best... please back up your statement(s)... Rob >> lmfao >> look at the ford dealership STAFF PARKING [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >Rob come un up to canada and see for yourself rob ford= run away lmfao hurc ast >>Sooooo... what are the 2 Fords, what do you drive, and what are the >>other 44? We all want to drive the best... please back up your [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > come un up to canada and see for yourself rob > lmfao > hurc ast Which means you are making it all up. You won't even say what you drive, or own, what with all that "master knowledge" and a "red seal". I dare you to post a picture of your vehicle(s) on the net. You won't, and can't do it. Warman does it... Rob >>>Sooooo... what are the 2 Fords, what do you drive, and what are the >>>other 44? We all want to drive the best... please back up your [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Rob lmfao why would i make it up ? just look behind any dealership staff parking lmfao why should i do something warman does ? warman is a hack post a picture of your car who the f.ck cares hurc ast >>>>Sooooo... what are the 2 Fords, what do you drive, and what are the >>>>other 44? We all want to drive the best... please back up your >>>>statement(s)... >>Rob > why would i make it up ? You can't prove it, so you have to make it up. > just look behind any dealership staff parking Chevrolet - mostly GMs Buick - mostly GMs Pontiac - mostly GMs Cadillac/Hummer - mostly GMs Saturn - mostly GMs FLM - Mostly Fords, Lincolns, Mercs Chrysler/Dodge - Mostly D-C (techs are driving trucks mostly here) Hyundai - Everything but Hyundai (but changing more balanced to Hyundai) Honda - Everything... Honda included > why should i do something warman does ? You don't, which is exactly my point. He is respected, gainfully employed, & tactful. You are not not not. > warman is a hack It looks like anyone on the net will go out of their way to go to SL Ford, & avoid your shop completely. > post a picture of your car '97 Taurus wagon. '93 Accord. Everyone knows what they look like... we are just waiting to see what kind of wonder-car you are hip to... Please tell us what those 45 of 47 mystery cars are in the Ford lot... I mean really - what does it say about you & your co-workers when a Ford "tech" can't repair & maintain such a simple thing as a Ford vehicle? Come on Harry... tell us... Rob >Chrysler/Dodge - Mostly D-C (techs are driving trucks mostly here) >Hyundai - Everything but Hyundai (but changing more balanced to Hyundai) lmfao if your so smart how come your cars are so old lmfao >>Chrysler/Dodge - Mostly D-C (techs are driving trucks mostly here) >>Hyundai - Everything but Hyundai (but changing more balanced to Hyundai) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > lmfao My acquisition cost to drive a Ford or Honda is well under $1000 / year. I could buy any car... but I've never had a car payment and wish to keep it that way. A new car purchase is generally a waste of money, and I put on 65,000 miles a year... I buy reliable cars at around 85,000 miles & $3500 (Ford & Honda) and drive them to 210/220/230/240 + K miles. I rely on good techs, experience, & trusted newsgroup advice, and avoid dealership repair shops(even though I make most of my commissions at dealerships - ). The 45 cars Harry, let's have'm... what are they...? Sorry Harry... Rob come on up and see5 21:10:32 -0400, trainfan1 <lmsearing@usdatanet.net> wrote: >>>Chrysler/Dodge - Mostly D-C (techs are driving trucks mostly here) >>>Hyundai - Everything but Hyundai (but changing more balanced to Hyundai) [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >Rob come on up and see would love to have ya in calgary we could go visit warman hope to c ya hurc ast Thanks for the input, guys. I went and test drove an automatic V6 today, i was impressed. Dealer said they wouldn't let me test drive a stick or a GT...i think they're lying, but i'll go check out some other Ford dealers tomorrow and see. I'm thinking i might go with a V6 stick...anyone here have one they're satisfied/unsatisfied with? I'm glad you are going to try other dealers so you can at least feel the difference of a GT before buying a V6. SignatureScotter > Thanks for the input, guys. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > I'm thinking i might go with a V6 stick...anyone here have one they're > satisfied/unsatisfied with? |
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