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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 07:04 AM
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I am limited in what I can afford, Should I get A GT or A vert V-6? I would love to get a GT vert but there's no way I can afford one.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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If you cannot afford a GT, there isn't really any discussion, is there??
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 07:16 AM
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I think with 210 bhp in the Mustang V6 you will have plenty of power. Top end is 120 mph. Where are you going to drive at 120 mph except at a race track? The GT is 300 bhp and the top end is 165, there again were are you going to drive the GT other than at the race track. The only thing that the V6 does not have (other than an extra 90 horsepower) compared to the GT is red and black leather seats and the wider front end and extra headlights of the GT. I think most Mustang buyers will be getting the V6.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 07:18 AM
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My favorite part of the Mustang is the rear quarter window. The vert doesn't have it, so I'd have to go with the GT.

I also hate the sun, so I'm a little biased.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 08:34 AM
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Well it all depends, are you looking for a fast car, or a decently quick car that's sporty and is a convertible? That really is your deciding factor, what exactly do you want?
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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Originally posted by poldrv@November 5, 2004, 8:19 AM
I think with 210 bhp in the Mustang V6 you will have plenty of power. Top end is 120 mph. Where are you going to drive at 120 mph except at a race track? The GT is 300 bhp and the top end is 165, there again were are you going to drive the GT other than at the race track. The only thing that the V6 does not have (other than an extra 90 horsepower) compared to the GT is red and black leather seats and the wider front end and extra headlights of the GT. I think most Mustang buyers will be getting the V6.
The V6 is nice but it does not have the sweet rumbling V8 sound coming out the exhaust.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by poldrv@November 5, 2004, 8:19 AM
I think with 210 bhp in the Mustang V6 you will have plenty of power. Top end is 120 mph. Where are you going to drive at 120 mph except at a race track? The GT is 300 bhp and the top end is 165, there again were are you going to drive the GT other than at the race track. The only thing that the V6 does not have (other than an extra 90 horsepower) compared to the GT is red and black leather seats and the wider front end and extra headlights of the GT. I think most Mustang buyers will be getting the V6.
You can get the ICAP with the V-6, I am looking at it right now in the order guide.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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I would go with the GT, I can afford the GT vert and I couldn't justify spending the extra money on the vert and I live in Florida and possibly moving to Texas.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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I would wait until the verts come out. Drive the V6 vert and see if it is fast enough for you (which it might not be). If it is, I say go for that. If you fall into some cash later, you can always put a blower or even swap engines (e.g. to the new Cobra motor when it comes out!).

It all depends on where you get your fun when driving and how you use your car. Open air cruising, hardly ever hitting the redline? Get the vert. If you push the car and are looking for performance--get the GT coupe.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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Stupid question here: What's the ICAP? I know what the IUP is, but haven't heard about ICAP. :bang:
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by John H@November 5, 2004, 1:31 PM
Stupid question here: What's the ICAP? I know what the IUP is, but haven't heard about ICAP. :bang:
Interior Color Accent Package - its the red leather interior
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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Oh. Thanks!
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Originally posted by poldrv@November 5, 2004, 8:19 AM
I think with 210 bhp in the Mustang V6 you will have plenty of power. Top end is 120 mph. Where are you going to drive at 120 mph except at a race track? The GT is 300 bhp and the top end is 165, there again were are you going to drive the GT other than at the race track. The only thing that the V6 does not have (other than an extra 90 horsepower) compared to the GT is red and black leather seats and the wider front end and extra headlights of the GT. I think most Mustang buyers will be getting the V6.
The power is not about how fast yuo can go, its about how quick you come up to speed. 0 to 60 is very important in a car like this. Low 5's or 7's? I would go with the GT myself.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by Shutter866@November 5, 2004, 8:07 AM
I am limited in what I can afford, Should I get A GT or A vert V-6? I would love to get a GT vert but there's no way I can afford one.
So, you're looking for either car you can't afford (GT) or the one that Ford didn't even built yet (V6 Vert)?

Hmmmmm, tough choice.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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I think what he's saying is that he wants a GT Vert, but it's to expensive. So, should he go for the Vert or the power?

GT man, go for the power!
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by Red Star+November 5, 2004, 5:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Red Star @ November 5, 2004, 5:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Shutter866@November 5, 2004, 8:07 AM
I am limited in what I can afford, Should I get A GT or A vert V-6? I would love to get a GT vert but there's no way I can afford one.
So, you're looking for either car you can't afford (GT) or the one that Ford didn't even built yet (V6 Vert)?

Hmmmmm, tough choice. [/b][/quote]
Yup, that's what I meant!!

Thanks Zoran!!!
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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V8...no quoms
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 05:19 PM
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A V6 mid-equipped vert will cost about as much as a Premium GT with IUP, if not more. We just had one like that with spoiler delete for the low 26's, thats a hella value.
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