Anyone driven a V6?
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Originally posted by poldrv@January 1, 2005, 10:38 PM
I have driven the V6 Coupe in mid November 2004. I found it to be very responsive as far as acceration went and good stopping power. The V6 handles well in the apex (cornering) and defects in the road are hardly felt do primarily to the new suspension characteristics. 210 bhp in a V6 engine is plenty of power for a sporty runabout. Personally I do not think that 300 horsepower is needed other than for those folks that like to race and accumulate traffic tickets or for those on the race circuit.
I have had people say to me well you would have 300 horsepower if you need it. My response is need it for what? The difference is price between the V6 and the GT is $9000.00. The difference is price is a lot of money for vanity. I had one person of this forum suggest to me that the reason that they are buying the GT is that the GT rear end hangs lower than the V6 and has a result hides all the vehicle hardware, that did not make much sense either but living in free countries people have a right to make their own choice. I currently have a 1998 V6 with 150 horsepower it handles well and has enough acceration for my purposes and with this vehicle I make a few trips from Edmonton to Vancouver each year without any problems. The GT is for the racing performance crowd for the rest of us that want a sporty runabout with good acceleration, stopping power and comfort then the V6 is the vehicle to buy. Next time your in a Ford Showroom look for the transmission dipstick. You will find that there is no dipstick. The German S55S transmission is all enclosed and never needs transmission fluid top up.
I have driven the V6 Coupe in mid November 2004. I found it to be very responsive as far as acceration went and good stopping power. The V6 handles well in the apex (cornering) and defects in the road are hardly felt do primarily to the new suspension characteristics. 210 bhp in a V6 engine is plenty of power for a sporty runabout. Personally I do not think that 300 horsepower is needed other than for those folks that like to race and accumulate traffic tickets or for those on the race circuit.
I have had people say to me well you would have 300 horsepower if you need it. My response is need it for what? The difference is price between the V6 and the GT is $9000.00. The difference is price is a lot of money for vanity. I had one person of this forum suggest to me that the reason that they are buying the GT is that the GT rear end hangs lower than the V6 and has a result hides all the vehicle hardware, that did not make much sense either but living in free countries people have a right to make their own choice. I currently have a 1998 V6 with 150 horsepower it handles well and has enough acceration for my purposes and with this vehicle I make a few trips from Edmonton to Vancouver each year without any problems. The GT is for the racing performance crowd for the rest of us that want a sporty runabout with good acceleration, stopping power and comfort then the V6 is the vehicle to buy. Next time your in a Ford Showroom look for the transmission dipstick. You will find that there is no dipstick. The German S55S transmission is all enclosed and never needs transmission fluid top up.
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Our new stang is for my wife. It is her turn after I bought a 100 year Anniversary Harley last year. She drove the V-6 and realy liked it, but her decision process was based on the "little ponies" on the emblems. She hated the GT emblems, and she also wanted the black mustang stripe. So I gave up the GT (and the much higher price) so my gal could have her "little ponies". Makes me laugh everytime I think about it! 
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Originally posted by poldrv@January 1, 2005, 10:38 PM
The difference is price between the V6 and the GT is $9000.00.
The difference is price between the V6 and the GT is $9000.00.
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Drove the V-6, hoping (unrealisticly) that $20k would buy you a fast car. It does not. The V-6 has plenty of punch around town, and seemed great. Then I took it on the freeway. At 65, you have to stomp on it to get it to pass other cars. Personally, that's a let down. I would say its lacking about 30 horsepower. If you could modify for that, then it might rock. I ordered a GT for $26k. Best, L.L.
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Originally posted by Losing Louie@January 3, 2005, 8:47 AM
Drove the V-6, hoping (unrealisticly) that $20k would buy you a fast car. It does not. The V-6 has plenty of punch around town, and seemed great. Then I took it on the freeway. At 65, you have to stomp on it to get it to pass other cars. Personally, that's a let down. I would say its lacking about 30 horsepower. If you could modify for that, then it might rock. I ordered a GT for $26k. Best, L.L.
Drove the V-6, hoping (unrealisticly) that $20k would buy you a fast car. It does not. The V-6 has plenty of punch around town, and seemed great. Then I took it on the freeway. At 65, you have to stomp on it to get it to pass other cars. Personally, that's a let down. I would say its lacking about 30 horsepower. If you could modify for that, then it might rock. I ordered a GT for $26k. Best, L.L.
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Originally posted by future9er24@January 2, 2005, 11:15 PM
he refers to canadian dollars my friend ^
that would be the giveaway. lol
he refers to canadian dollars my friend ^
...Edmonton to Vancouver...
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