Making the V6 More Attractive
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Originally posted by The Mod Squad@April 19, 2005, 1:18 PM
Yo, people make choices for many reasons. Maybe it's money, maybe it's insurance, maybe it IS looks, and maybe it's for other reasons nobody even thought of yet!
They're all mustangs, and that makes it cool. Dig
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Yo, people make choices for many reasons. Maybe it's money, maybe it's insurance, maybe it IS looks, and maybe it's for other reasons nobody even thought of yet!
They're all mustangs, and that makes it cool. Dig
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After all these years,
My C/T still sucks!
My C/T still sucks!
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What they said !
But with that agreed- Why is there a problem with someone buying a v6 cause they wanted it.
Some of you act like that's a Dirty word and we should be ashamed. Thats just silly.
But with that agreed- Why is there a problem with someone buying a v6 cause they wanted it.
Some of you act like that's a Dirty word and we should be ashamed. Thats just silly.
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Originally posted by adrenalin@April 19, 2005, 12:55 PM
Why couldn't you do anything to the GT? I have to assume that is because of financial reasons, which I understand. That being said, for people to want the V6 to come with more goodies does not make sense because that would raise the price of the V6. I am not knocking the V6 in anyway. The darn thing is only 25HP less than what my 97 GT had. All I am saying is I am sick of hearing "I like the looks of the V6 better." They are the same body people and what makes the GT .4" longer, most likely the front bumper. Big deal. I can just imagine all of the aftermarket things I could have done to my GT but can't afford to. Same reason people buy the V6 instead of the GT is the same reason I bought the GT and not a Cobra. Can I afford a Cobra, sure. Can I afford to modify it, most likely not because my wife would get half after she divorced me for buying one.
Why couldn't you do anything to the GT? I have to assume that is because of financial reasons, which I understand. That being said, for people to want the V6 to come with more goodies does not make sense because that would raise the price of the V6. I am not knocking the V6 in anyway. The darn thing is only 25HP less than what my 97 GT had. All I am saying is I am sick of hearing "I like the looks of the V6 better." They are the same body people and what makes the GT .4" longer, most likely the front bumper. Big deal. I can just imagine all of the aftermarket things I could have done to my GT but can't afford to. Same reason people buy the V6 instead of the GT is the same reason I bought the GT and not a Cobra. Can I afford a Cobra, sure. Can I afford to modify it, most likely not because my wife would get half after she divorced me for buying one.
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Originally posted by The Mod Squad@April 19, 2005, 3:18 PM
Yo, people make choices for many reasons. Maybe it's money, maybe it's insurance, maybe it IS looks, and maybe it's for other reasons nobody even thought of yet!
They're all mustangs, and that makes it cool. Dig
Peace brutha's and sista's
Yo, people make choices for many reasons. Maybe it's money, maybe it's insurance, maybe it IS looks, and maybe it's for other reasons nobody even thought of yet!
They're all mustangs, and that makes it cool. Dig
Peace brutha's and sista's
I dont think truer words could be spoken!!
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I don't agree with this concept that someone wouldn't choose a V6 on styling alone. There are enough differences in the V6 and V8 styling that I can how someone would choose a V6, especially if having V8 power was not that important. I can also how someone can say "I can afford a GT but decided on the V6". Even if you have the money, why spend it if you're happy with what you get in the V6?
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Originally posted by The Mod Squad@April 19, 2005, 3:18 PM
Yo, people make choices for many reasons. Maybe it's money, maybe it's insurance, maybe it IS looks, and maybe it's for other reasons nobody even thought of yet!
They're all mustangs, and that makes it cool. Dig
Peace brutha's and sista's
Yo, people make choices for many reasons. Maybe it's money, maybe it's insurance, maybe it IS looks, and maybe it's for other reasons nobody even thought of yet!
They're all mustangs, and that makes it cool. Dig
Peace brutha's and sista's
Best... First... Post... EVER!
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Originally posted by 05GT-O.C.D.+April 19, 2005, 5:47 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(05GT-O.C.D. @ April 19, 2005, 5:47 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-The Mod Squad@April 19, 2005, 3:18 PM
Yo, people make choices for many reasons. Maybe it's money, maybe it's insurance, maybe it IS looks, and maybe it's for other reasons nobody even thought of yet!
They're all mustangs, and that makes it cool. Dig
Peace brutha's and sista's
Yo, people make choices for many reasons. Maybe it's money, maybe it's insurance, maybe it IS looks, and maybe it's for other reasons nobody even thought of yet!
They're all mustangs, and that makes it cool. Dig
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Best... First... Post... EVER!
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Yep I agree
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Originally posted by TomServo92+April 19, 2005, 9:03 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TomServo92 @ April 19, 2005, 9:03 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
How much shorter? It doesn't look shorter to me and the part # for the hood on the GT and V6 are the same, according to my service department because I already priced a replacement hood incase I want to install a CDC shaker.
Originally posted by adrenalin@April 19, 2005, 8:41 AM
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Not true, the V6 is a little shorter then the GT. And I think the GT has a different hood then the V6, which gives it a "blockier" appearence. To my eye anyways....
Not true, the V6 is a little shorter then the GT. And I think the GT has a different hood then the V6, which gives it a "blockier" appearence. To my eye anyways....
How much shorter? It doesn't look shorter to me and the part # for the hood on the GT and V6 are the same, according to my service department because I already priced a replacement hood incase I want to install a CDC shaker.
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The differences between the V-6 and the GT are Front grill, fog lamps, front bumper, rear facia, dual exhaust and painted side rocker panels. Thats it, the hood is the same.
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Originally posted by nitwhitt-v-6+April 19, 2005, 3:58 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nitwhitt-v-6 @ April 19, 2005, 3:58 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
How much shorter? It doesn't look shorter to me and the part # for the hood on the GT and V6 are the same, according to my service department because I already priced a replacement hood incase I want to install a CDC shaker.
According to Ford's website, the GT is longer by 0.4 inches (187.6 vs 188). That's hardly a significant difference in my book and certainly not noticable to the naked eye.
Originally posted by TomServo92@April 19, 2005, 9:03 AM
Originally posted by adrenalin@April 19, 2005, 8:41 AM
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Not true, the V6 is a little shorter then the GT. And I think the GT has a different hood then the V6, which gives it a "blockier" appearence. To my eye anyways....
Not true, the V6 is a little shorter then the GT. And I think the GT has a different hood then the V6, which gives it a "blockier" appearence. To my eye anyways....
How much shorter? It doesn't look shorter to me and the part # for the hood on the GT and V6 are the same, according to my service department because I already priced a replacement hood incase I want to install a CDC shaker.
According to Ford's website, the GT is longer by 0.4 inches (187.6 vs 188). That's hardly a significant difference in my book and certainly not noticable to the naked eye.
The differences between the V-6 and the GT are Front grill, fog lamps, front bumper, rear facia, dual exhaust and painted side rocker panels. Thats it, the hood is the same.
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Uh yeah, I've noticed all the things you mentioned.
I was replying strictly to the comment that the GT was longer than the V6.
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Originally posted by adrenalin@April 19, 2005, 4:51 PM
So what you are saying is GT owners want to brag that theirs are longer than V6 owners.
So what you are saying is GT owners want to brag that theirs are longer than V6 owners.
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i got the v-6 because the GT is going for about 33k in socal dealers around me, i got my v6, which was almost fully loaded except IUP and red leather for 19,, my dad also got 4k for his really old beat up beemer, so we got our new stang for about 15k, now thats half the price of the GT, and i do not need the 300 hp since im in highschool, and i live in a city area, i can see you guys wanting the power and you lived somewhere where it was usable (like the away from the city), but why do you GT guys always have to act like you are better than the v6'ers, i mean they are all mustangs, cant we all just be happy?
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What I have been trying to get through is that more options are a good thing. Could be a V-6 SE, could just be more options. Whatever. It would allow people to personalize their cars from the factory instead of from the aftermarket. The poster who mentioned Scion has it exactly right. They have a butt-load of options. This puts the mods in the car loan instead of out of pocket. Those that prefer the "clean" look do not have to purchase the add-ons. Simple. Different strokes for different folks. And I still think an OPTIONAL higher powered v-6 would be good.
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yeah but the scion is just Toyota trying to appeal to the younger generation since Toyota has turned into Buick(mostly older people driving them)
and even if Ford did offer all these accesories how many would really order them? The accesories would be marked up very high, it would probably still be cheaper to do it aftermarket.
and even if Ford did offer all these accesories how many would really order them? The accesories would be marked up very high, it would probably still be cheaper to do it aftermarket.
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Originally posted by kevinv-6@April 19, 2005, 4:58 PM
yeah but the scion is just Toyota trying to appeal to the younger generation since Toyota has turned into Buick(mostly older people driving them)
and even if Ford did offer all these accesories how many would really order them? The accesories would be marked up very high, it would probably still be cheaper to do it aftermarket.
yeah but the scion is just Toyota trying to appeal to the younger generation since Toyota has turned into Buick(mostly older people driving them)
and even if Ford did offer all these accesories how many would really order them? The accesories would be marked up very high, it would probably still be cheaper to do it aftermarket.
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Originally posted by drylbrg@April 19, 2005, 4:54 PM
This puts the mods in the car loan instead of out of pocket.
This puts the mods in the car loan instead of out of pocket.
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Originally posted by SixtySix+April 19, 2005, 5:16 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SixtySix @ April 19, 2005, 5:16 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-drylbrg@April 19, 2005, 4:54 PM
This puts the mods in the car loan instead of out of pocket.
This puts the mods in the car loan instead of out of pocket.
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Exactly! It's the same checkbook in my house.
