Questions about the V6 2015
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Questions about the V6 2015
Hi,
I am about to pull the trigger on a '15 V6 vert, automatic.
I have a few questions:
1) I know it has a new independent rear suspension, would this still the squeaks from the LCA? Since they had so many issues with that, I wonder if they changed the front as well?
2) I read that the M82 is a solid tranny, designed by ZF, I think it is the same in the earlier years too. Is it a solid transmission? Last time I had a Ford I changed 3 before 200.000km...
3) The 3.7, is it the same the one in the trucks? Is it a solid engine?
4) I have been reading about rattles in the dashboard, are the true in this day and age?
I intend to keep the car for 5-6 years. I will no mod it or track it. It will be a DD.
Thanks.
I am about to pull the trigger on a '15 V6 vert, automatic.
I have a few questions:
1) I know it has a new independent rear suspension, would this still the squeaks from the LCA? Since they had so many issues with that, I wonder if they changed the front as well?
2) I read that the M82 is a solid tranny, designed by ZF, I think it is the same in the earlier years too. Is it a solid transmission? Last time I had a Ford I changed 3 before 200.000km...
3) The 3.7, is it the same the one in the trucks? Is it a solid engine?
4) I have been reading about rattles in the dashboard, are the true in this day and age?
I intend to keep the car for 5-6 years. I will no mod it or track it. It will be a DD.
Thanks.
#2
The MT-82 is designed by Getrag but its made in China. It had some teething problems when it came out in 2011. The ZF desgned 6R80 auto is a good trasmission and its made by Ford in the US.
The 3.7 is a great engine and Ive never hear anything bad about it.
I havnt heard any rattles in my car.
The 3.7 is a great engine and Ive never hear anything bad about it.
I havnt heard any rattles in my car.
#4
Thanks, if the numbers are ok for my trade in, I will pull the trigger tomorrow.
$500 off MSRP and 0% for 60 months.
A V6 vert auto is 33.000 with destination included and an option or tow, but not loaded. Thats CND $. Starting price is $29.900
Does that sound decent?
$500 off MSRP and 0% for 60 months.
A V6 vert auto is 33.000 with destination included and an option or tow, but not loaded. Thats CND $. Starting price is $29.900
Does that sound decent?
#5
Based on my price shopping in the US, which could be totally inapplicable to Canada, I'd think you could maybe get another $1,000-$1,500 off MSRP.
Also, does anyone know if/how X plan works in Canada? That'd be a good discount too
Also, does anyone know if/how X plan works in Canada? That'd be a good discount too
#6
I have 3,400 miles on my 15 V6 auto. The engine/transmission combination is well sorted and I get 24 MPG with mixed driving. I've had no rattle concerns, just a broken baffle in the exhaust resonator (waiting on dealer to tell me part is in). Good luck and hope this helps
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I have a 2015 V-6 051A manual trans. only have 400 miles.. No rattles in dash,,Tranny nice so far,,I do have a vibration at 60 +that feels like a drive shaft vibration but the weather is bad here in upstate NY I havn't driven it to much. Also the first time I put gas in it it the nozzle shut off at 1/2 tank,tried again and slowly got got filled up. when the weather gets better I have to go to ther dealer and have it looked at.
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I didnt have to fight for it, most of the '15s are 0% till Feb 2nd in Ontario, as far as I can tell.
The '14s are like 5.9% or something. It doesn't make sense.
For the vibration, I'd put it on the tires and not the drive shaft. Very well known issue on the Ram forums (I drive a Ram now). I'd rotate the tires to see if it feels any different and i'd ask the dealer to balance them again.
Thanks for the replies, I think I will do it.
The '14s are like 5.9% or something. It doesn't make sense.
For the vibration, I'd put it on the tires and not the drive shaft. Very well known issue on the Ram forums (I drive a Ram now). I'd rotate the tires to see if it feels any different and i'd ask the dealer to balance them again.
Thanks for the replies, I think I will do it.
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20k mi on my 2012 V6. I think this engine actually gets better with age. It also gets a very noticeable kick with premium gas.
Time will tell on the S550 version of the MT82. Have not heard they changed the internals - sounds mostly like bracket changes? I have not read much about problems with the internals on the S197 forums, and Ford made a nice change with the 550 bracket / shifter. I drove a GT it was awesome.
Good luck!
Time will tell on the S550 version of the MT82. Have not heard they changed the internals - sounds mostly like bracket changes? I have not read much about problems with the internals on the S197 forums, and Ford made a nice change with the 550 bracket / shifter. I drove a GT it was awesome.
Good luck!
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well, i got even a better deal, i got it at cost. with 0%. a no brainer, picking up the baby tomorrow. already ordered her snow shoes
thanks for the replies. i have a good feeling about this car
thanks for the replies. i have a good feeling about this car
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Hey, my first post. I traded in my 2011 V6 for a 2015 V6. So far the car is great (after 200 miles). I looked at the 4-banger Eco-Boost but decided against it for two reasons. First, I loved my 3.7L V6 in my 2011, never had a bit of problems with it, and second, both the V6 and the EB have the same hp rating (300 hp), and the EB was $3K more expensive. It was an easy decision for me.
An interesting thing I found in the 2015 owners manual. My 2011 3.7L used 5W-20 oil (I use Lucas Synthetic). All the preliminary published specs from FoMoCo said the 2015 3.7L used 5W-20 also. But the owners manual specified 5W-30 oil. I wonder why the change, the engines are the same?
Another question. I have the standard 17" wheels. Are the standard 17" (or aftermarket) wheels for the 2011-2014 Mustangs interchangeable?
An interesting thing I found in the 2015 owners manual. My 2011 3.7L used 5W-20 oil (I use Lucas Synthetic). All the preliminary published specs from FoMoCo said the 2015 3.7L used 5W-20 also. But the owners manual specified 5W-30 oil. I wonder why the change, the engines are the same?
Another question. I have the standard 17" wheels. Are the standard 17" (or aftermarket) wheels for the 2011-2014 Mustangs interchangeable?
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Totally disagree, there's already superchargers, CAI's, headers, exhausts, all kinds of stuff for the V6 performance wise then there are exterior and interior mods as well.. Remember, 25% of total sales are the V6, that's a really big market..
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Hey, my first post. I traded in my 2011 V6 for a 2015 V6. So far the car is great (after 200 miles). I looked at the 4-banger Eco-Boost but decided against it for two reasons. First, I loved my 3.7L V6 in my 2011, never had a bit of problems with it, and second, both the V6 and the EB have the same hp rating (300 hp), and the EB was $3K more expensive. It was an easy decision for me.
An interesting thing I found in the 2015 owners manual. My 2011 3.7L used 5W-20 oil (I use Lucas Synthetic). All the preliminary published specs from FoMoCo said the 2015 3.7L used 5W-20 also. But the owners manual specified 5W-30 oil. I wonder why the change, the engines are the same?
Another question. I have the standard 17" wheels. Are the standard 17" (or aftermarket) wheels for the 2011-2014 Mustangs interchangeable?
An interesting thing I found in the 2015 owners manual. My 2011 3.7L used 5W-20 oil (I use Lucas Synthetic). All the preliminary published specs from FoMoCo said the 2015 3.7L used 5W-20 also. But the owners manual specified 5W-30 oil. I wonder why the change, the engines are the same?
Another question. I have the standard 17" wheels. Are the standard 17" (or aftermarket) wheels for the 2011-2014 Mustangs interchangeable?
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