Making the V6 More Attractive
4/16/05, 04:16 PM
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Originally posted by kcrw898@April 16, 2005, 2:02 PM
Well did he mean "stripped?" or "Striped?" For a "stripped" version, that seems right for a base model. If he meant to write "striped" and it's not a "stripped" base model, then yeah, it's a very good deal.
Well did he mean "stripped?" or "Striped?" For a "stripped" version, that seems right for a base model. If he meant to write "striped" and it's not a "stripped" base model, then yeah, it's a very good deal.
I'm confused 
4/16/05, 06:14 PM
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I think Foird leaves it as it is. They made a car that looks, drives and is priced fantastic. And they hit a grand slam even. Why screw with it? And for the people maybe buying an acura or whatever cars mentioned, let em. I for one dont want every car on the road to be a mustang. If the dealers cant sell the v-6 its their problem. Just as when they cant get us a GT its ours. Its a fact of life. I did see a nice v-6 legend lime vert on the pike today heading the other direction. Saw it from a long way off and had my pulse going like a school kid getting kissed for the first time. Man I cant wait to get my car 
4/16/05, 07:03 PM
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Kevin V-6 Posted this up a while back.
"since h/p numbers are being thrown around here I thought I would post some 1/4 mile numbers and 0-60 numbers from road and tracks april 05 issue.
car 0-60 1/4mile
Mustang 6.8seconds 15.1seconds@92.7mph
Tiburon 7.6seconds 15.9seconds@87.6mph
Crossfire 6.7seconds 14.9seconds@96.0moh
PT Turbo 7.2seconds 15.7econds@88.9mph
AccordEXV-6 7.3seconds 15.7seconds@91.0mph
AccordEXV-6Coupe 6.3seconds 14.8seconds@97.2mph
Mazda 6 8.1seconds 16.3seconds@87.1mph
Eclipse GT 7.0seconds 15.3seconds@91.4mph
Altima 3.5SE 7.1seconds 15.4seconds@90.9mph
Maxima 3.5SE 6.5seconds 15.0seconds@95.4mph
Camry XLE V-6 8.7seconds 16.7seconds@84mph
Solara SE Sport 6.6seconds 15.0seconds@94.1mph
Celica GT-S 6.8seconds 15.4seconds@91.5mph
Passat GLX 9.2seconds 17.0seconds@84.2mph
Acura RL 6.7seconds 15.1seconds@95.1mph
Acura TL 6.3seconds 14.8seconds@96.6mph"
"since h/p numbers are being thrown around here I thought I would post some 1/4 mile numbers and 0-60 numbers from road and tracks april 05 issue.
car 0-60 1/4mile
Mustang 6.8seconds 15.1seconds@92.7mph
Tiburon 7.6seconds 15.9seconds@87.6mph
Crossfire 6.7seconds 14.9seconds@96.0moh
PT Turbo 7.2seconds 15.7econds@88.9mph
AccordEXV-6 7.3seconds 15.7seconds@91.0mph
AccordEXV-6Coupe 6.3seconds 14.8seconds@97.2mph
Mazda 6 8.1seconds 16.3seconds@87.1mph
Eclipse GT 7.0seconds 15.3seconds@91.4mph
Altima 3.5SE 7.1seconds 15.4seconds@90.9mph
Maxima 3.5SE 6.5seconds 15.0seconds@95.4mph
Camry XLE V-6 8.7seconds 16.7seconds@84mph
Solara SE Sport 6.6seconds 15.0seconds@94.1mph
Celica GT-S 6.8seconds 15.4seconds@91.5mph
Passat GLX 9.2seconds 17.0seconds@84.2mph
Acura RL 6.7seconds 15.1seconds@95.1mph
Acura TL 6.3seconds 14.8seconds@96.6mph"
4/16/05, 08:39 PM
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Personally, I prefer the looks of the V6 to the GT but I had to have the V8 so the GT was the only choice. If I could have had the V8 drivetrain in a V6 body (LX anyone?), I'd have jumped on it! Just my .02.
4/16/05, 11:03 PM
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Originally posted by tom_vilsack+April 16, 2005, 12:28 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tom_vilsack @ April 16, 2005, 12:28 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-azlitigator@April 15, 2005, 11:35 PM
Your vert is beautiful Grant. Well said BTW B)
Your vert is beautiful Grant. Well said BTW B)
btw...ill be buying a 06 V6...
-will be daily driver (prefer V6 gas mileage)
-dont need the V8 power (present car has 215hp,and thats more then enough for me)
-price is a issue
-prefer the V6 front end and rear (fake cap)
-what i dont like at all about the V6 is the wheels,im hoping the 06 comes with something more like mach1 rims (would mach1 rims fit a 05/06 V6?)
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For more vert pictures previously posted, search for my posts under mgmcc, then go to topic "Windveil Blue/Lt Graphite Convertible". There are many 1024 x 768 pictures there. Grant
4/17/05, 10:18 AM
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Originally posted by Burke0011+April 15, 2005, 9:04 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Burke0011 @ April 15, 2005, 9:04 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Falchion@April 15, 2005, 7:25 PM
Yeah 17 inch wheels is a good option for the V6!
Like Mine!
Yeah 17 inch wheels is a good option for the V6!
Like Mine!
WHOA! NICE!!!
Down here in South Florida, I see V-6s on the road at LEAST once if not twice a day now.
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thats cause you always pass my lil V-6!!!!
4/17/05, 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by thezeppelin8@April 16, 2005, 8:06 PM
Kevin V-6 Posted this up a while back.
"since h/p numbers are being thrown around here I thought I would post some 1/4 mile numbers and 0-60 numbers from road and tracks april 05 issue.
car 0-60 1/4mile
Mustang 6.8seconds 15.1seconds@92.7mph
Tiburon 7.6seconds 15.9seconds@87.6mph
Crossfire 6.7seconds 14.9seconds@96.0moh
PT Turbo 7.2seconds 15.7econds@88.9mph
AccordEXV-6 7.3seconds 15.7seconds@91.0mph
AccordEXV-6Coupe 6.3seconds 14.8seconds@97.2mph
Mazda 6 8.1seconds 16.3seconds@87.1mph
Eclipse GT 7.0seconds 15.3seconds@91.4mph
Altima 3.5SE 7.1seconds 15.4seconds@90.9mph
Maxima 3.5SE 6.5seconds 15.0seconds@95.4mph
Camry XLE V-6 8.7seconds 16.7seconds@84mph
Solara SE Sport 6.6seconds 15.0seconds@94.1mph
Celica GT-S 6.8seconds 15.4seconds@91.5mph
Passat GLX 9.2seconds 17.0seconds@84.2mph
Acura RL 6.7seconds 15.1seconds@95.1mph
Acura TL 6.3seconds 14.8seconds@96.6mph"
Kevin V-6 Posted this up a while back.
"since h/p numbers are being thrown around here I thought I would post some 1/4 mile numbers and 0-60 numbers from road and tracks april 05 issue.
car 0-60 1/4mile
Mustang 6.8seconds 15.1seconds@92.7mph
Tiburon 7.6seconds 15.9seconds@87.6mph
Crossfire 6.7seconds 14.9seconds@96.0moh
PT Turbo 7.2seconds 15.7econds@88.9mph
AccordEXV-6 7.3seconds 15.7seconds@91.0mph
AccordEXV-6Coupe 6.3seconds 14.8seconds@97.2mph
Mazda 6 8.1seconds 16.3seconds@87.1mph
Eclipse GT 7.0seconds 15.3seconds@91.4mph
Altima 3.5SE 7.1seconds 15.4seconds@90.9mph
Maxima 3.5SE 6.5seconds 15.0seconds@95.4mph
Camry XLE V-6 8.7seconds 16.7seconds@84mph
Solara SE Sport 6.6seconds 15.0seconds@94.1mph
Celica GT-S 6.8seconds 15.4seconds@91.5mph
Passat GLX 9.2seconds 17.0seconds@84.2mph
Acura RL 6.7seconds 15.1seconds@95.1mph
Acura TL 6.3seconds 14.8seconds@96.6mph"
I would have loved to have the option of the 17in bullets, and the fogs. I decided not to try to do the fogs cause I do not want to be confused as a wanna-be GT, I love my V-6 and am very very proud of her.
I am currently trying to work out a deal with a TMS member who lives close to me to buy his wheels, but alas since I bought a new house its not looking to good...
4/17/05, 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by thezeppelin8+April 16, 2005, 2:36 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(thezeppelin8 @ April 16, 2005, 2:36 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-sharkstang@April 16, 2005, 1:29 PM
$19800 sounds about right for a stripped 6 with manual trans.
$19800 sounds about right for a stripped 6 with manual trans.
the way these babies are going these days
(dont think it came with stripes or spoiler, but it's still a steal)
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The best thing about the Mustang is stripped is still loaded by most opinion. Mine is a Premium Cloth with the Shaker 500 and manual. Had to add spoiler for $209 and Stripes on side and top for $350...
4/17/05, 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by aponyfan@April 16, 2005, 2:19 PM
Personally, more wheel options for both the V6 and GT would always be great, but I like the 6 just the way it is. It looks great, sounds great, rides great, and I exptect it will sell very well...
Now, can I have mine, please?
Personally, more wheel options for both the V6 and GT would always be great, but I like the 6 just the way it is. It looks great, sounds great, rides great, and I exptect it will sell very well...
Now, can I have mine, please?
4/17/05, 10:47 AM
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Yeah, I agree! I might have done the same!
Originally posted by exc911ence@April 16, 2005, 8:42 PM
Personally, I prefer the looks of the V6 to the GT but I had to have the V8 so the GT was the only choice. If I could have had the V8 drivetrain in a V6 body (LX anyone?), I'd have jumped on it! Just my .02.
Personally, I prefer the looks of the V6 to the GT but I had to have the V8 so the GT was the only choice. If I could have had the V8 drivetrain in a V6 body (LX anyone?), I'd have jumped on it! Just my .02.
4/17/05, 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by 05GT-O.C.D.+April 15, 2005, 9:33 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(05GT-O.C.D. @ April 15, 2005, 9:33 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Really? You wouldn't trade one six-banger for 10 GTs? That makes a lot of sense. I guess we see what sort of mind it takes to come up with such an original nickname for your car. I guess you wouldn't trade the dollar in your pocket for ten $100 bills, either...
:scratch:
Give me a break. This is a stupid topic. Obviously the market for the two cars is completely different. Why spend so much effort on improving the performace of a car that people don't buy because of its performance?
Too bad they don't make a four-cylinder anymore. Maybe some of the people in this thread would prefer it!
Originally posted by gashaus34@April 15, 2005, 10:27 PM
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@April 15, 2005, 2:53 PM
Are you mental?
My car is perfect, and just like I wanted it (sans it being an auto,but it couldn't be helped). Shes frigging beautiful. AND yes I wanted a 6, I didn't get denied a Gt and settle.
I love her I adore her and I worship her. I wouldn't trade Eleanor for Ten Gts.
Are you mental?
My car is perfect, and just like I wanted it (sans it being an auto,but it couldn't be helped). Shes frigging beautiful. AND yes I wanted a 6, I didn't get denied a Gt and settle.
I love her I adore her and I worship her. I wouldn't trade Eleanor for Ten Gts.
Really? You wouldn't trade one six-banger for 10 GTs? That makes a lot of sense. I guess we see what sort of mind it takes to come up with such an original nickname for your car. I guess you wouldn't trade the dollar in your pocket for ten $100 bills, either...
:scratch: Give me a break. This is a stupid topic. Obviously the market for the two cars is completely different. Why spend so much effort on improving the performace of a car that people don't buy because of its performance?
Too bad they don't make a four-cylinder anymore. Maybe some of the people in this thread would prefer it!
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Whether or not the market is different, it is completely obsurd to say you would prefer one $20,000 car to $120,000 worth of another. The six banger is, and always will be a cheaper alternative thatn the GT for those who are willing to accept less performance in order to save some money. There is no way anyone will ever convince me that its the superior car and that if money was no object that they wouldn't go for the V-8.
Finally, isn't the idea of these forums to voice your opinion and share information? Well, my opinion, for your information, is that this is a stupid topic.
4/17/05, 03:02 PM
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Originally posted by exc911ence@April 16, 2005, 8:42 PM
Personally, I prefer the looks of the V6 to the GT but I had to have the V8 so the GT was the only choice. If I could have had the V8 drivetrain in a V6 body (LX anyone?), I'd have jumped on it! Just my .02.
Personally, I prefer the looks of the V6 to the GT but I had to have the V8 so the GT was the only choice. If I could have had the V8 drivetrain in a V6 body (LX anyone?), I'd have jumped on it! Just my .02.
This is the only good point in this whole thread!!! I miss the old days when you could buy an LX with the V8 in it! It was fun to sneak up on a heavier, slower GT and blow it away!
4/17/05, 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by EleanorsMine@April 15, 2005, 2:53 PM
Are you mental?
My car is perfect, and just like I wanted it (sans it being an auto,but it couldn't be helped). Shes frigging beautiful. AND yes I wanted a 6, I didn't get denied a Gt and settle.
I love her I adore her and I worship her. I wouldn't trade Eleanor for Ten Gts.
Are you mental?
My car is perfect, and just like I wanted it (sans it being an auto,but it couldn't be helped). Shes frigging beautiful. AND yes I wanted a 6, I didn't get denied a Gt and settle.
I love her I adore her and I worship her. I wouldn't trade Eleanor for Ten Gts.
4/17/05, 05:29 PM
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If you think about it-
you have two levels of v6(and GT)- the premium and deluxe. One has more than the other.
And IUP or No IUP
And Icap....
Manual or Auto
Plenty of options.
Both the cars are beauties in their own rights.
But yes, I wanted, fell in love with and had to have my six, and I am sorry, no changing my mind would convince me to get rid of her for a Gt. Maybe in a year or two, I will add her a Shelby sister, but Eleanor is with me for the long haul.
you have two levels of v6(and GT)- the premium and deluxe. One has more than the other.
And IUP or No IUP
And Icap....
Manual or Auto
Plenty of options.
Both the cars are beauties in their own rights.
But yes, I wanted, fell in love with and had to have my six, and I am sorry, no changing my mind would convince me to get rid of her for a Gt. Maybe in a year or two, I will add her a Shelby sister, but Eleanor is with me for the long haul.
4/17/05, 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by kevinv-6+April 17, 2005, 10:21 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kevinv-6 @ April 17, 2005, 10:21 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
WHOA! NICE!!!
Down here in South Florida, I see V-6s on the road at LEAST once if not twice a day now.
Originally posted by Burke0011@April 15, 2005, 9:04 PM
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WHOA! NICE!!!
Down here in South Florida, I see V-6s on the road at LEAST once if not twice a day now.
thats cause you always pass my lil V-6!!!! [/b][/quote]
And there's nothing like seeing that 05 Stang silhouette doggin you in the rearview - I love it!
4/17/05, 06:41 PM
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Originally posted by EleanorsMine@April 17, 2005, 4:32 PM
If you think about it-
you have two levels of v6(and GT)- the premium and deluxe. One has more than the other.
And IUP or No IUP
And Icap....
Manual or Auto
Plenty of options.
Both the cars are beauties in their own rights.
But yes, I wanted, fell in love with and had to have my six, and I am sorry, no changing my mind would convince me to get rid of her for a Gt. Maybe in a year or two, I will add her a Shelby sister, but Eleanor is with me for the long haul.
If you think about it-
you have two levels of v6(and GT)- the premium and deluxe. One has more than the other.
And IUP or No IUP
And Icap....
Manual or Auto
Plenty of options.
Both the cars are beauties in their own rights.
But yes, I wanted, fell in love with and had to have my six, and I am sorry, no changing my mind would convince me to get rid of her for a Gt. Maybe in a year or two, I will add her a Shelby sister, but Eleanor is with me for the long haul.
Well said April!
4/18/05, 02:00 AM
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Originally posted by nitwhitt-v-6+April 17, 2005, 10:46 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nitwhitt-v-6 @ April 17, 2005, 10:46 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-aponyfan@April 16, 2005, 2:19 PM
Personally, more wheel options for both the V6 and GT would always be great, but I like the 6 just the way it is. It looks great, sounds great, rides great, and I exptect it will sell very well...
Now, can I have mine, please?
Personally, more wheel options for both the V6 and GT would always be great, but I like the 6 just the way it is. It looks great, sounds great, rides great, and I exptect it will sell very well...
Now, can I have mine, please?
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Thank you. MG. Now can you go tell ford to start building it?
4/18/05, 02:33 AM
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Originally posted by TheMustangSource@April 15, 2005, 2:42 PM
...You'd be suprised how few people actually knew there was a new Mustang coming...
...You'd be suprised how few people actually knew there was a new Mustang coming...
. But then again one dealer said to me "Mustang buyers don't shop for anything else, so we don't need to advertise them". Ford should be forwarding some of that FDAF they are charging buyers to me. Almost everytime I stop somewhere in my GT, people want to see the car inside and out and have many questions about it. Mine is the only '05 Stang amidst a sea of Hondas in my neighborhood, so I get plenty of attention.
I think the V6s are a great value and will start selling once people know about them.