Who owns a 2005/2006 Mustang? UPDATE: Bought one

[Gunslinger08]

I'm getting out of the G35 coupe mindset, because I don't feel like having a $700 car payment. New style Mustang owners, would you recommend one? I'm looking at a dark red GT, 5 speed.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I'm getting out of the G35 coupe mindset, because I don't feel like having a $700 car payment. New style Mustang owners, would you recommend one? I'm looking at a dark red GT, 5 speed.

Don't forget to factor in MPG & the cost of gas

 

[Gunslinger08]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I'm getting out of the G35 coupe mindset, because I don't feel like having a $700 car payment. New style Mustang owners, would you recommend one? I'm looking at a dark red GT, 5 speed.

Don't forget to factor in MPG & the cost of gas

The G35 gets about 1 MPG more than the GT, but the G35 requires premium while the GT runs on regular.

 

[RGUN]

Message DaTT, he has one and Im pretty sure he loves it.

I think its a great looking and performing car, it has a high dash though... wouldnt bug me but its weird getting into it the first time.

 

[ShadowBlade]

i have a fleet of 9, all black

 

[Gunslinger08]

Originally posted by: RGUN
Message DaTT, he has one and Im pretty sure he loves it.

I think its a great looking and performing car, it has a high dash though... wouldnt bug me but its weird getting into it the first time.

I'm 6'4", so I probably won't have an issue with that.

 

[Gunslinger08]

I'm off to test drive it/possibly buy it.

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I'm off to test drive it/possibly buy it.

Let us know what you think... Last summer I drove the (rental) base version of the car, and hated it (and I've been a Mustang owner in the past). The interior felt cheap, and the visibility sucked, meaning that you didn't have a good sense of where the car was when making turns, etc. I ended up buying a GTO, and love that.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: RGUN
Message DaTT, he has one and Im pretty sure he loves it.

I think its a great looking and performing car, it has a high dash though... wouldnt bug me but its weird getting into it the first time.

I'm 6'4", so I probably won't have an issue with that.

Nah, it'll still seem tall. Just the way the car is.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I'm off to test drive it/possibly buy it.

Let us know what you think... Last summer I drove the (rental) base version of the car, and hated it (and I've been a Mustang owner in the past). The interior felt cheap, and the visibility sucked, meaning that you didn't have a good sense of where the car was when making turns, etc. I ended up buying a GTO, and love that.

I'm back. I liked it. It isn't anywhere close to the G35 in terms of luxury, but in terms of pure power and awesomeness, it rocked. I think I'll be purchasing it, and it will be about $10,000 cheaper than the G35.

 

[ntdz]

My friends sister just got one, the thing is SICK. I'd highly recommend it, it looks great, interior is awesome with leather, and even the upgraded stock rims look great.

 

[suse920]

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I'm off to test drive it/possibly buy it.

Let us know what you think... Last summer I drove the (rental) base version of the car, and hated it (and I've been a Mustang owner in the past). The interior felt cheap, and the visibility sucked, meaning that you didn't have a good sense of where the car was when making turns, etc. I ended up buying a GTO, and love that.

Hey Grampa

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: suse920

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I'm off to test drive it/possibly buy it.

Let us know what you think... Last summer I drove the (rental) base version of the car, and hated it (and I've been a Mustang owner in the past). The interior felt cheap, and the visibility sucked, meaning that you didn't have a good sense of where the car was when making turns, etc. I ended up buying a GTO, and love that.

Hey Grampa

 

[Reel]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: Astaroth33

Originally posted by: joshsquall
I'm off to test drive it/possibly buy it.

Let us know what you think... Last summer I drove the (rental) base version of the car, and hated it (and I've been a Mustang owner in the past). The interior felt cheap, and the visibility sucked, meaning that you didn't have a good sense of where the car was when making turns, etc. I ended up buying a GTO, and love that.

I'm back. I liked it. It isn't anywhere close to the G35 in terms of luxury, but in terms of pure power and awesomeness, it rocked. I think I'll be purchasing it, and it will be about $10,000 cheaper than the G35.

Good luck. It looks like a fun car and I considered it but I didn't want to spend as much as it was for the GT and I didn't want to get a Mustang with the lesser engine.

 

[Rudee]

I've rented a 2005 Mustang GT while on business before and I didn't care for it. The hood sits too high, thus you feel like you are actually in a pickup truck than a sports car. I also found the layout of the interior rather unappealing and cramped. Overall, I wouldn't own one, but they do sound nice when you pin the accelerator to the floor and let the engine open up.

 

[Viper GTS]

I do have to echo the hood height & visibility complaints. Interior is pretty poor too.

But goddamn is it hard not to grin when you let that V8 have its way.

Viper GTS

 

[VirginiaDonkey]

the high cowl, long hood/short rear deck is standard pony car fare. remember, this is a Mustang, not a civic.

 

[Trikat]

Yea if you do get a Mustang make sure to get a GT.

 

[Specop 007]

I have to take my Expedition in for recall work Thursday.
They have a frickin CHERRY convert sitting in the showroom. You know, typical showroom floor model. Fully loaded GT convert, birght yellow.

I'm gonna be real tempted to take her out for a quick spin while I'm waiting for my car.....

Too bad the sticker is 34. Way more then I'd pay for a GT, regardless off all the show n go it has.

 

[Vic]

I love 'em. If it didn't rain 8 months out of year here, I'd probably get one.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: Vic
I love 'em. If it didn't rain 8 months out of year here, I'd probably get one.

Holy crap! That's a lot of rain. Does it seriously rain that much up there? Sorry for the ignorance, but the farthest west I've ever been is near St. Louis.

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: Vic
I love 'em. If it didn't rain 8 months out of year here, I'd probably get one.

Holy crap! That's a lot of rain. Does it seriously rain that much up there? Sorry for the ignorance, but the farthest west I've ever been is near St. Louis.

Welcome to the coast.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: Vic
I love 'em. If it didn't rain 8 months out of year here, I'd probably get one.

Holy crap! That's a lot of rain. Does it seriously rain that much up there? Sorry for the ignorance, but the farthest west I've ever been is near St. Louis.

Yes, it does.

The Portland metro area is trapped between the Pacific ocean & a mountain range.

Viper GTS

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: Vic
I love 'em. If it didn't rain 8 months out of year here, I'd probably get one.

Holy crap! That's a lot of rain. Does it seriously rain that much up there? Sorry for the ignorance, but the farthest west I've ever been is near St. Louis.

Yes, it does.

The Portland metro area is trapped between the Pacific ocean & a mountain range.

Viper GTS

ouch

 

[Viper GTS]

It's actually not that bad.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascade_Range

Gorgeous area, & overall the weather is very moderate - It just rains a lot.

Viper GTS