I bought a new 2007 Mustang

[LtPage1]

Good for you, man. Ignore the domestic-haters and their BS- they don't know what they're talking about. Plus, you avoid the V6-Mustang "chick car" stigma with the manual. :thumbsup:

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: LtPage1
Good for you, man. Ignore the domestic-haters and their BS- they don't know what they're talking about. Plus, you avoid the V6-Mustang "chick car" stigma with the manual. :thumbsup:

It's like getting a manual Camry, you can't avoid the vaginalness of it.

 

[DaTT]

Originally posted by: CVSiN

Originally posted by: DaTT

Originally posted by: CVSiN

Originally posted by: SolMiester

Originally posted by: amdforever2
The cost of the vehicle after rebates and everything was 17,590.

Add in taxes at 1358.88, extended warranty at 1695.00, gap insurance at $399.

Total cost: 21042.88


V6 manual, 4.0l 210hp.


*waits for anandtech to tell me I should have saved thousands on a 1995 honda civic with the maxwell house package*


I love my car. It has plenty of power despite being the V6.

Now supercharge it and own V8 models...LOL

yeh good luck with that... base model V8 is now 300HP.. change exhaust and add supercharger ort Turbo or dual turbo to a GT for 450HP+ for less money than he paid new for a POS v6..

V6 needs an dual exhaust change as well as a new rearend and fuel system as well as a different tranny gearing to get any serious power outa it..

please Learn2Stang

V8 Stangs are the flat out cheapest key to wild performance in the V8 world..

Stock they are clogged like Al Bundys Toilet... unclog that exhaust and get it breathing and the horsepower just flows out... CHEAPLY

I Seriously hope you are not speaking of the current Stangs....2 1/2" is hardly "clogged" I did an exhaust job (Bassani cats, X pipe, axle back) and only gained 5hp at the wheels....and that was probably with the hi-flo cats. Ford did a great job with the stock exhaust this time around.

But did you do your heads and intake and cams yet? when I said breathing I mean all the way from the top to the bottom..

but yes I agree the new exhaust is a far cry from every previous year..

And to the guy that said that hardly anyone mods v8 stangs...

LOLOLOLOL...

Come down to Houston man I swear even grandmas have Xpipes and catbacks on...I hardly ever hear stock stangs running around unless they still have dealer tags on them lol..

Fun Ford Weekend just past last week and your be very very surpised what alot of "stock" stangs are packing.

Call me a punk...but Im waiting for warranty to run out before any major engine mods.

 

[Fraggable]

Don't let them give you a hard time about the V6, I had an 01 V6, 190HP and it was a fun balance of power and mileage. These people will scream 'PANSY' at you until you have a V12 w/nitrous system, while most of them drive I4 Civics.

Now I drive a 07 Malibu LT maxed out V6 w/215HP. It's definitely faster than the Mustang was but I can't say it's quite as fun to drive.

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: iversonyin

Originally posted by: jdoggg12
1st - its a coupe, or did you not click the link?
2nd - you should state that you're talking about the accord, the 540i is a 'family sedan'

Yes, its not cool IMHO. Like I said before, its still a coupe base on a family sedan with its heritage as a family sedan.

It looks better than previous gen, but it still doesn't have the "cool" factor to me.

The first Accord was a 2-door hatchback. So that's where it's "heritage" lays.

Which was a practical, sensible car...

Are you saying then that a Mustang isn't practical or sensible? A 2-door Mustang is the ultimate secretary's car. Seating for four and a decent trunk.

The Accord Coupe has that as well, yet is probably better at doing the job. That doesn't make the Accord inferior. It just has the wrong wheels being driven

Exactly, we've learned at our young age that FWD sucks.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: palindrome

Originally posted by: amdforever2
The cost of the vehicle after rebates and everything was 17,590.

Add in taxes at 1358.88, extended warranty at 1695.00, gap insurance at $399.

Total cost: 21042.88


V6 manual, 4.0l 210hp.


*waits for anandtech to tell me I should have saved thousands on a 1995 honda civic with the maxwell house package*


I love my car. It has plenty of power despite being the V6.

Could have bought a used NSX for that kinda money or a twin turbo 300zx or a anything other than a V6 piece of American fecal matter

Hahahahaha, who in their right mind would buy a 15 year old sports car as a daily driver. Especially one like an NSX or 300ZX twink turbo that has probably had 3+ owners each and has been beaten the hell out of on the road by each owner.

 

[iversonyin]

Originally posted by: palindrome

Originally posted by: amdforever2
The cost of the vehicle after rebates and everything was 17,590.

Add in taxes at 1358.88, extended warranty at 1695.00, gap insurance at $399.

Total cost: 21042.88


V6 manual, 4.0l 210hp.


*waits for anandtech to tell me I should have saved thousands on a 1995 honda civic with the maxwell house package*


I love my car. It has plenty of power despite being the V6.

Could have bought a used NSX for that kinda money or a twin turbo 300zx or a anything other than a V6 piece of American fecal matter

If you hate American car so much, I guess you can settle for a used 350z. But in a scenario where you have twins are 2 girls with you....you stuck b/w a rock

 

[palindrome]

Originally posted by: Black88GTA

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: palindrome

Originally posted by: amdforever2
The cost of the vehicle after rebates and everything was 17,590.

Add in taxes at 1358.88, extended warranty at 1695.00, gap insurance at $399.

Total cost: 21042.88


V6 manual, 4.0l 210hp.


*waits for anandtech to tell me I should have saved thousands on a 1995 honda civic with the maxwell house package*


I love my car. It has plenty of power despite being the V6.

Could have bought a used NSX for that kinda money or a twin turbo 300zx or a anything other than a V6 piece of American fecal matter

I'd like to see where you can find a used NSX for $21k... that doesn't have anything wrong with it mechanically or cosmetically...

You must be on crack son...

LOL...um, a used NSX or TT 300ZX?? I mean, don't get me wrong...nice cars, and all...but, purchase price aside, the cost to insure and keep something like that would be ridiculous. Not to mention maintenance / upkeep, premium gas requirement (and lots of it), lack of warranty, the fact that previous owners (at least of the Z) probably beat on it, age, worn out expensive to replace parts...etc.

The Ford is covered by warranty, is inexpensive to insure, has had no other people beating on it or ignoring maintenance, takes regular unleaded, parts / repairs are generally cheap once the warranty expires...it's just no contest. The comparable initial cost of the cars is nothing compared to the true cost of ownership of the vehicles you suggested.

I would put money on the Z being cheaper to insure. I have a Z32 and its cheaper than a new Jetta. Its also Red and fully covered. Also you can find TT Z's with under 60k miles for under 20k all day long. NSX's don't go in the 20's unless they have close to 100k miles, but thats ok if your grandpa owned it, but not if its 100k at the track. Zs and NSXs only take 93 premium octane,no race gas, which I put in all my cars anyway because its better for them all around....

 

[BUTCH1]

I would put money on the Z being cheaper to insure. I have a Z32 and its cheaper than a new Jetta. Its also Red and fully covered. Also you can find TT Z's with under 60k miles for under 20k all day long. NSX's don't go in the 20's unless they have close to 100k miles, but thats ok if your grandpa owned it, but not if its 100k at the track. Zs and NSXs only take 93 premium octane,no race gas, which I put in all my cars anyway because its better for them all around....[/quote]

If a car is designed to run on 87 octane how is running 93 "better" for it?? it's
better for Exxon for sure, they love you!!

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: LtPage1
Good for you, man. Ignore the domestic-haters and their BS- they don't know what they're talking about. Plus, you avoid the V6-Mustang "chick car" stigma with the manual. :thumbsup:

It's like getting a manual Camry, you can't avoid the vaginalness of it.

Um, no it's not. 200+hp v6 + RWD + Stick. Am I missing something here.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: NatePo717

Originally posted by: RichUK
Only 210Hp from a 4.0L V6 ..... WTF!!!!!!!!!

Seriously. I have a 2.3L 5 cylinder in my Volvo station wagon that puts out more horsepower than that.

Turbocharging doesn't count. But yes, the Volvo 2.3 litre turbo 5 is a great little engine, in the T-5 models it makes for an excellent Q-Ship.

ZV

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: LtPage1
Good for you, man. Ignore the domestic-haters and their BS- they don't know what they're talking about. Plus, you avoid the V6-Mustang "chick car" stigma with the manual. :thumbsup:

It's like getting a manual Camry, you can't avoid the vaginalness of it.

Um, no it's not. 200+hp v6 + RWD + Stick. Am I missing something here.

So AWD is even more manly then??? You can never convince someone that the v6 stang is manly

 

[LordMorpheus]

Hey comeon, enough hate on the 210 HP 4.0 V6.

They've gotten much much better in 10 years. 210HP used to come from a 4.6 V8 - 190 in the lower trim models. That's pretty bad, but 210 from a 3.0 V6 is reasonable.

And before that engine ford was dropping a 150 HP 5.0L V8 into all their big sedans. I guess that's mostly in the 80's, though, when all cars had no power.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: amdforever2
The cost of the vehicle after rebates and everything was 17,590.

Add in taxes at 1358.88, extended warranty at 1695.00, gap insurance at $399.

Total cost: 21042.88


V6 manual, 4.0l 210hp.


*waits for anandtech to tell me I should have saved thousands on a 1995 honda civic with the maxwell house package*


I love my car. It has plenty of power despite being the V6.

Check what has happened over the years.... I bought a 1967 Mustang which cost me $2627 out the door.

Some difference, eh?

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Shelby CS6 Mustang (V6)

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Shelby CS6 Mustang (V6)

ATI Procharger

Others

 

[Stifko]

I think that you got a very nice car. A friend of mine got a GT convertable not too long ago. I dunno if he got the 6 or the 8, but I do love the exhaust note.

Personally if I was going to drop that kind of coin on a sports car, I get a nice used mk4 r32.

 

[Twista]

Bad move. v8 powa

 

[Jawo]

Ford are reliable. I currently drive a 95 Ford Contour (manual) with 115,000 miles. It has great pep, doesnt look old, and STILL gets 33MPG on the highway. What car can match that? (and please don't say an econobox like Hyuandi, Toyota, Kia, etc)

 

[cheesecurd]

another unsuspecting soul duped into buying "gap insurance"

 

[cheesecurd]

doh double post

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Jawo
Ford are reliable. I currently drive a 95 Ford Contour (manual) with 115,000 miles. It has great pep, doesnt look old, and STILL gets 33MPG on the highway. What car can match that? (and please don't say an econobox like Hyuandi, Toyota, Kia, etc)

My 95 Camry LE went 170k before I sold it and regularly got over 30MPG. It also looked like new and wasn't an "econobox."

It was loaded (Moonroof, keyless, cruise, leather, CD changer, etc.)

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Stifko
I think that you got a very nice car. A friend of mine got a GT convertable not too long ago. I dunno if he got the 6 or the 8, but I do love the exhaust note.

Personally if I was going to drop that kind of coin on a sports car, I get a nice used mk4 r32.

Sure you could but even the v6 stang is only a half second behind 0-60 and in the 1/4, not enough sport in that car.

 

[DaTT]

Originally posted by: Stifko
I think that you got a very nice car. A friend of mine got a GT convertable not too long ago. I dunno if he got the 6 or the 8, but I do love the exhaust note.

Personally if I was going to drop that kind of coin on a sports car, I get a nice used mk4 r32.

GT = V8

 

[AdamK47]

Originally posted by: cheesecurd
another unsuspecting soul duped into buying "gap insurance"

Explain