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Upgrade from v6 to Gt...is it worth it?

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Old 6/4/07 | 08:25 PM
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You guys are great!!! I use to visit this sight everyday back before I got my pony but I haven't been here in a while, I had forgotten how helpful and friendly everybody is here......It's good to be back. I think I'm gonna do it, now starts the search for an xplan pin..wish me luck

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Old 6/5/07 | 01:21 PM
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when you upgrade to the GT, people don't think you're :gay: anymore
Old 6/5/07 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dustindu4
when you upgrade to the GT, people don't think you're :gay: anymore
Really, crap, I need to trade in my car. LOL.
Old 6/5/07 | 05:03 PM
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do it!
Old 6/5/07 | 05:30 PM
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Do it you will be happier .... wait for the zero intrest in a few months
Old 6/5/07 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by official_style
mustangs have to have the V8 sound. IMO of course.
now you need to talk to my dad and convince him i need a V8!
Old 6/5/07 | 06:53 PM
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I wouldn't worry at all about the V-6/GT difference on gas...... Insurance cost is a totally different animal though. My personal hit was $400 per year on the GT and that is with a flawless driving record for over 30 years and 51 years young. I'm glad with my decision.....
Old 6/5/07 | 07:04 PM
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My insurance jumped almost $300 a month on top of what I was already paying (massachusetts ) when I went from my 95 v6 to a 2005 GT.
Old 6/16/07 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rygenstormlocke
Really, crap, I need to trade in my car. LOL.
So...is he gay because your car can smoke him?
Old 6/16/07 | 10:52 PM
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Well, for what it's worth here is my experience. I owned a 2006 V6 mustang. I was really happy with it when I bought it but then came the yearn for more power. I decided I would get a GT body kit and wheels from ebay for around $1100. Once that was on it looked really cool but was stock in terms of power. At that point, I realised that I needed more power to match the looks. When I actually priced up what it would take to get a V6 around the horsepower numbers I wanted (300rwhp at least), it just was not worth it to me. Especially when I could just upgrade to a V8, start out with a lot more power and not have to spend as much in mods. So I traded it in on an 05 GT, my payment went up around 100 dollars and my insurace only went up 10 dollars a month (I'm 24). It was well worth it. With a CAI and tune, the GT is far more of a beast than a V6, even with moderate mods ans it's a lot more fun. Sure, the car costs more, but cranking up a V8 mustang does make you feel a heck of a lot better than cranking up a V6. Some might disgree, but not many. So my advice is to go for it, you won't regret it. Plus they look meaner!!
Old 6/16/07 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dustindu4
when you upgrade to the GT, people don't think you're :gay: anymore
Not funny at all and pretty uncalled for!
Old 6/17/07 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by dustindu4
when you upgrade to the GT, people don't think you're :gay: anymore

Wow.
Old 6/17/07 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Do it you will be happier .... wait for the zero intrest in a few months

I dont see that anytime soon.
Old 6/17/07 | 07:13 AM
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I did it

GT 07 Refire Vert.....18"rims and tint next week

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Old 6/17/07 | 08:52 AM
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congrats on YOUR car man enjoy ...

@ DUSTIN..
yeah that wasnt called for .. but then again 12.7 to my 12.8 guess im a raging drag queen or something I dunno.. ( and its a 6 to boot)
Old 6/17/07 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by rmays06
Not funny at all and pretty uncalled for!
i agree... besides i'd rather have a V6 and live on my own than have a GT and live with my parents.
Old 6/17/07 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by spooky
i agree... besides i'd rather have a V6 and live on my own than have a GT and live with my parents.
LOL.....
Old 6/17/07 | 05:42 PM
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Yes Yes Yes
Old 6/17/07 | 06:15 PM
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Well, I've been asking myself the same thing over the last several weeks, and I finally said "YES!" since I just ordered a 2008 GT!

Here's a link to my thread, maybe something there will help?

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=66877

Originally Posted by Shutter866
I have a v6 vert w/pony package and I love it but i have always wanted a Gt but with gas and insurance cost being more and the price of the car itself, I want to know is it worth it. Is there anyone out there that has made the switch from v6 to Gt that can give me some insight?
Old 6/17/07 | 06:37 PM
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Only you can answer to yourself if it is worth it or not, everyone has their own opinions. GT's are great cars, but many opt to go with a modded 6 and have fun as well.
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