Curious - what are your top 3 likes / dislikes of your Mustang?
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Totally agree - and I miss the extra slight hump in the center of the 11/12 vs. the 13/14 20 acres of level land across the top, particularly on the V6 since it doesn't even have louvers to help break up the space visually. Trying to convince myself it isn't any big deal to spend $1000 on a Stalker hood, lol.
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Totally agree - and I miss the extra slight hump in the center of the 11/12 vs. the 13/14 20 acres of level land across the top, particularly on the V6 since it doesn't even have louvers to help break up the space visually. Trying to convince myself it isn't any big deal to spend $1000 on a Stalker hood, lol.
I think the stalker hood looks natural. You should go for it
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Ha...I like the fuel economy too. The only reason I went with a V6 is my long commute, and the reality is, I could drive it like I want to, and not take as big a hit on the mpg, like I would if it were a V8. What fun is a V8 if you are constantly driving in conservative mode for the sake of mileage? I see LOTS of that here in the Bay Area. High powered cars (of all types) slugging along at 60-65 mph. No thanks! LOL
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Ha...I like the fuel economy too. The only reason I went with a V6 is my long commute, and the reality is, I could drive it like I want to, and not take as big a hit on the mpg, like I would if it were a V8. What fun is a V8 if you are constantly driving in conservative mode for the sake of mileage? I see LOTS of that here in the Bay Area. High powered cars (of all types) slugging along at 60-65 mph. No thanks! LOL
Yeah tell that to my current 14.8mpg LOL
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And so....you must be an 80 (plus?) driver like me. My case is made right there, haha. 14.8, wow! Right now, I am getting 23-24 combined with a 60/40 hiway/city mix. I can get around 27-28 with an 80/20 split. And that is doing 80 most of the time, some 65-70 thrown in when the blue lights are around, lol.
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2014 Ruby Red GT track pack
Likes:
1. Engine- the noise with Gt500 axlebacks. The power.
2. The color- Ruby red is unique and striking, even for someone like me who usually dislikes red cars. Beautiful color on the mustang with the black bits.
3. The simplicity- best example: you can shut off the odometer and information other than the speedo and tach. Just a great car to hop in and cruise at any speed. Definitely an excellent grand tourer from the factory.
Could go on-
Dislikes:
1. Cup holder design = failure. No need to elaborate.
2. Shifter/trans a little sticky at times... Looking into some remedies. Feels excellent once warmed up but it's definitely a little choppy when cold. Makes me miss my focus sometimes.
3. Bluetooth audio/ phone mic SUCKS! my focus ST was a great place to make a phone call... The combination of the crumby mic and all the road noise from the stock pirellis and exhaust, and it makes for a frustrating experience... Have to yell, and have succumbed to just using the phone like normal... Which defeats the purpose of hands free. The system works fine, it's just the mic being not sensitive enough.
(Left out stock Pirellis and their road noise and fast wear and high cost of maintenance by comparison to my previous car... Lots of oil lol)
Likes:
1. Engine- the noise with Gt500 axlebacks. The power.
2. The color- Ruby red is unique and striking, even for someone like me who usually dislikes red cars. Beautiful color on the mustang with the black bits.
3. The simplicity- best example: you can shut off the odometer and information other than the speedo and tach. Just a great car to hop in and cruise at any speed. Definitely an excellent grand tourer from the factory.
Could go on-
Dislikes:
1. Cup holder design = failure. No need to elaborate.
2. Shifter/trans a little sticky at times... Looking into some remedies. Feels excellent once warmed up but it's definitely a little choppy when cold. Makes me miss my focus sometimes.
3. Bluetooth audio/ phone mic SUCKS! my focus ST was a great place to make a phone call... The combination of the crumby mic and all the road noise from the stock pirellis and exhaust, and it makes for a frustrating experience... Have to yell, and have succumbed to just using the phone like normal... Which defeats the purpose of hands free. The system works fine, it's just the mic being not sensitive enough.
(Left out stock Pirellis and their road noise and fast wear and high cost of maintenance by comparison to my previous car... Lots of oil lol)
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And so....you must be an 80 (plus?) driver like me. My case is made right there, haha. 14.8, wow! Right now, I am getting 23-24 combined with a 60/40 hiway/city mix. I can get around 27-28 with an 80/20 split. And that is doing 80 most of the time, some 65-70 thrown in when the blue lights are around, lol.
That and my cousin's test drive didn't help LOL
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Likes
1) The live-ability of the convertible with the top up. 2 cars in one and I like them both!
2) Factory HIDs.
3) Performance (handling and acceleration)
Dislikes
1) Pirellis @ 35,000kms. Grippy in the corners but can too easily be overwhelmed by the right foot. Every start with even mild enthusiasm is a tail-wagging thing.
2) Gigantic blind spot (made somewhat better with the blind spot mirror)
3) Cup holders too small.
Had this car since around Halloween and I'm still in the Honeymoon phase.
1) The live-ability of the convertible with the top up. 2 cars in one and I like them both!
2) Factory HIDs.
3) Performance (handling and acceleration)
Dislikes
1) Pirellis @ 35,000kms. Grippy in the corners but can too easily be overwhelmed by the right foot. Every start with even mild enthusiasm is a tail-wagging thing.
2) Gigantic blind spot (made somewhat better with the blind spot mirror)
3) Cup holders too small.
Had this car since around Halloween and I'm still in the Honeymoon phase.
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Likes
1) The live-ability of the convertible with the top up. 2 cars in one and I like them both!
2) Factory HIDs.
3) Performance (handling and acceleration)
Dislikes
1) Pirellis @ 35,000kms. Grippy in the corners but can too easily be overwhelmed by the right foot. Every start with even mild enthusiasm is a tail-wagging thing.
2) Gigantic blind spot (made somewhat better with the blind spot mirror)
3) Cup holders too small.
Had this car since around Halloween and I'm still in the Honeymoon phase.
1) The live-ability of the convertible with the top up. 2 cars in one and I like them both!
2) Factory HIDs.
3) Performance (handling and acceleration)
Dislikes
1) Pirellis @ 35,000kms. Grippy in the corners but can too easily be overwhelmed by the right foot. Every start with even mild enthusiasm is a tail-wagging thing.
2) Gigantic blind spot (made somewhat better with the blind spot mirror)
3) Cup holders too small.
Had this car since around Halloween and I'm still in the Honeymoon phase.
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Likes
1) The live-ability of the convertible with the top up. 2 cars in one and I like them both!
2) Factory HIDs.
3) Performance (handling and acceleration)
Dislikes
1) Pirellis @ 35,000kms. Grippy in the corners but can too easily be overwhelmed by the right foot. Every start with even mild enthusiasm is a tail-wagging thing.
2) Gigantic blind spot (made somewhat better with the blind spot mirror)
3) Cup holders too small.
Had this car since around Halloween and I'm still in the Honeymoon phase.
1) The live-ability of the convertible with the top up. 2 cars in one and I like them both!
2) Factory HIDs.
3) Performance (handling and acceleration)
Dislikes
1) Pirellis @ 35,000kms. Grippy in the corners but can too easily be overwhelmed by the right foot. Every start with even mild enthusiasm is a tail-wagging thing.
2) Gigantic blind spot (made somewhat better with the blind spot mirror)
3) Cup holders too small.
Had this car since around Halloween and I'm still in the Honeymoon phase.
i'm with you on those likes and dislikes too, but i had ordered new rubber and wheels before i even took delivery. I find the rear view mirror too large too, and considering replacing it with s slimmer version.
Cup holders suck for coffee, so i gave up on that
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On my old car, I added another metal thing on the windshield that the mirror can attach to so that this wasn't a problem - might end up investigating this for the Mustang...
I can't get her out of it, for obvious reasons, and also because of the heated seats - both my daughter and she like them on the cold winter mornings!
