Hi all...
Im a newbie here and was wandering what the masses here think regarding buying the V6 or the GT V8?
I just put an order in for the V6(Redfire) with auto trans,suspension package, anti theft, leather interior (Dark Charcoal) and drivers side airbag. The total cost was about $7000.00 less than the GT. Now I have to wait patiently and its driving me NUTS!! From what I've been reading and researching the new V6 is a strong engine with good mileage and reliability. I already have a V8 in my 67 coupe (289) that Im restoring so I thought Id go with the V6.

 

7k less? that doesnt sound right...

 

Your #'s don't make any sense.

A GT should be only $5K more (sticker) than a similarly equipped V6. If you add in ABS / Traction control on V6, the difference to a GT is only $4,300 at sticker price (ABS / Traction is standard on the GT)

In addition to the big V8 the GT has larger brakes, limited slip rear end (with larger gears) & 17" tires & wheels, bigger stronger clutch & MTX, so you're getting you're money's worth for your extra $4,300 (at sticker price).


Sounds like your comparing a stripper Deluxe V6 to a Premium GT. That's comparing apples to bannanas. I wonder if your dealer steered you to the V6 because they know that they can get more V6s.

 

The GT options I priced had the auto trans,antitheft,Interior upgrade package, drivers side airbags and the polished wheels. its cost was $33,533 (Canadian $$)...the V6 that I got cost $26,324 (Again Can $$)

 

That still seems high :scratch:

 

I got a silver deluxe V6, sport appearance(spoiler/door decals), security, shaker 500, auto for $21,500 US. Sticker was $22,130 yes yes i know someone paid less than sticker it does happen. The local dealer has only sold 2 mustangs since they came out mine had been on the lot almost a month and only had 9 miles on it. They have yet to sale a GT and they have 2 of them one red and one yellow both are $29k.

 

I bought a Sonic Blue V6 Premium, Auto, sport, Interior Upgrade, Active Alarm, Wheel locks and ABS for 22,240 (X PLAN) in Kansas City on 11/13/04. I moved to Oklahoma a couple weeks later, now I see a Red GT with the same upgrades, but Manual, down here for 24,400(X-PLAN). What am I trying to say...doooooh. I guess a little part of me really regrets not waiting to get a GT.

 

Yes but think about how much your insuranes is every 6 months, that can make the diference in the choice you make.

 

I was going to get a V6 too, since I have a drag car that will be pushing 450-500HP and another toy for street driving, but I decided to go with the GT, since it was only like $50.00 extra per month for the difference and the gas mileage is still good. Insurance is a little higher then I hoped though.

 

Yea, I was reading your post thinking that I only paid about $25,800 with my X-Plan. I did alot of looking before I bought. well, at least you will save on insurance.

 

i had an 02 v6, and my insurance is 9 dollars a month less on the 05 GT than it was on the sixxer

 

in southern california, the GT is going 5k over sticker price atm....the v6 is is only like 22 the gt is nearly 30 a bit mroe, plus all the tax, and stuff. it just isnt affordable for me o well the v6 still drives amazing