V6 Performance Mods2005+ Mustang V6 Performance and Technical Information
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Hi all...
Im a newbie here and was wandering what the masses here think regarding buying the V6 or the GT V8?
I just put an order in for the V6(Redfire) with auto trans,suspension package, anti theft, leather interior (Dark Charcoal) and drivers side airbag. The total cost was about $7000.00 less than the GT. Now I have to wait patiently and its driving me NUTS!! From what I've been reading and researching the new V6 is a strong engine with good mileage and reliability. I already have a V8 in my 67 coupe (289) that Im restoring so I thought Id go with the V6.
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Originally posted by flight96@October 20, 2004, 11:40 AM I just put an order in for the V6(Redfire) with auto trans,suspension package, anti theft, leather interior (Dark Charcoal) and drivers side airbag. The total cost was about $7000.00 less than the GT. .
Your #'s don't make any sense.
A GT should be only $5K more (sticker) than a similarly equipped V6. If you add in ABS / Traction control on V6, the difference to a GT is only $4,300 at sticker price (ABS / Traction is standard on the GT)
In addition to the big V8 the GT has larger brakes, limited slip rear end (with larger gears) & 17" tires & wheels, bigger stronger clutch & MTX, so you're getting you're money's worth for your extra $4,300 (at sticker price).
Sounds like your comparing a stripper Deluxe V6 to a Premium GT. That's comparing apples to bannanas. I wonder if your dealer steered you to the V6 because they know that they can get more V6s.
The GT options I priced had the auto trans,antitheft,Interior upgrade package, drivers side airbags and the polished wheels. its cost was $33,533 (Canadian $$)...the V6 that I got cost $26,324 (Again Can $$)
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I got a silver deluxe V6, sport appearance(spoiler/door decals), security, shaker 500, auto for $21,500 US. Sticker was $22,130 yes yes i know someone paid less than sticker it does happen. The local dealer has only sold 2 mustangs since they came out mine had been on the lot almost a month and only had 9 miles on it. They have yet to sale a GT and they have 2 of them one red and one yellow both are $29k.
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2005 Deluxe V6 "Silver Bullit"
Silver
Sport Apperance
Shaker 500
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SCT-Premium Tune
Custom CAI
Flowmaster 50 series
200w Pioneer w/ 10" in ported box 2/25 15.09 in the 1/4-Couldn't keep tires from spinning on 1250rpm launch-Bad track condition as it was so cold out.
HD Auburn waiting to go in and 4.10's in the mail
I bought a Sonic Blue V6 Premium, Auto, sport, Interior Upgrade, Active Alarm, Wheel locks and ABS for 22,240 (X PLAN) in Kansas City on 11/13/04. I moved to Oklahoma a couple weeks later, now I see a Red GT with the same upgrades, but Manual, down here for 24,400(X-PLAN). What am I trying to say...doooooh. I guess a little part of me really regrets not waiting to get a GT.
Yes but think about how much your insuranes is every 6 months, that can make the diference in the choice you make.
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05 V6, premium auto. This car is awsome!!
Mods so far pony fender emblems, k&n filter, GT right muffler, hood scoop, blackout panel. Future mods: CAI with tune, duels with GT mufflers, 17in crome bullet wheels with pony caps,and black leather pony seat covers[ should look good with medium parchment]. Debating on leuvered rear window and blacked out hood[aka boss style],or pillar window leuvers and c scoops.
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I was going to get a V6 too, since I have a drag car that will be pushing 450-500HP and another toy for street driving, but I decided to go with the GT, since it was only like $50.00 extra per month for the difference and the gas mileage is still good. Insurance is a little higher then I hoped though.
Originally posted by AZ_05STANG@December 16, 2004, 11:52 AM I bought a Sonic Blue V6 Premium, Auto, sport, Interior Upgrade, Active Alarm, Wheel locks and ABS for 22,240 (X PLAN) in Kansas City on 11/13/04. I moved to Oklahoma a couple weeks later, now I see a Red GT with the same upgrades, but Manual, down here for 24,400(X-PLAN). What am I trying to say...doooooh. I guess a little part of me really regrets not waiting to get a GT.
Yea, I was reading your post thinking that I only paid about $25,800 with my X-Plan. I did alot of looking before I bought. well, at least you will save on insurance.
i had an 02 v6, and my insurance is 9 dollars a month less on the 05 GT than it was on the sixxer
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We figured out the problem with the tire wear. You see the tread on your tire works a lot like the sidewall does. When you let all the air out of a tire, the sidewall goes flat, and is no longer usable. If you let all the smoke out of a tire, then the tread goes flat, and is no longer usable. Now I'm not gonna tell you to quit letting the smoke out of your tires or anything like that, I just wanted to make sure that you are well educated on the workings of the modern high performance tire.
in southern california, the GT is going 5k over sticker price atm....the v6 is is only like 22 the gt is nearly 30 a bit mroe, plus all the tax, and stuff. it just isnt affordable for me o well the v6 still drives amazing
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From what I've been reading and researching the new V6 is a strong engine with good mileage and reliability. I already have a V8 in my 67 coupe (289) that Im restoring so I thought Id go with the V6.
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