I think I am officially obsessed
5/5/10 | 07:44 AM
#41
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Haha - we are all a little whacked in the head! 
On a side note - dealer called me up yesterday afternoon and told me they got an '11 V6 & GT in - needless to say I was there as soon as I got out of work! First impression - V6 is great - great mellow exhaust note (put the V6 'maro to shame!) - the engine had some great power though it seemed that the gears were a little tall - took just a bit to get to the power - of course that is pretty typical on any v-tech type of set-up or Ti-VCT on the Ford. I was impressed, but not HOLY SH*T floored - I blame myself for hyping it up too much!
Okay - so now...I made the HUGE mistake of driving the GT afterwards....THAT CAR IS INSANELY BAD AS*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW - I mean I felt like I needed a cigarette after driving...yeah - that good! 
Alas - I am still going with the 6'er, because I know I don't have enough self control to not get myself into trouble with the 5.0
I know - pathetic. For all of you that are getting one and haven't driven one yet - BE PREPARED TO FALL IN LOVE! 
On a side note - dealer called me up yesterday afternoon and told me they got an '11 V6 & GT in - needless to say I was there as soon as I got out of work! First impression - V6 is great - great mellow exhaust note (put the V6 'maro to shame!) - the engine had some great power though it seemed that the gears were a little tall - took just a bit to get to the power - of course that is pretty typical on any v-tech type of set-up or Ti-VCT on the Ford. I was impressed, but not HOLY SH*T floored - I blame myself for hyping it up too much!
Okay - so now...I made the HUGE mistake of driving the GT afterwards....THAT CAR IS INSANELY BAD AS*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW - I mean I felt like I needed a cigarette after driving...yeah - that good! Alas - I am still going with the 6'er, because I know I don't have enough self control to not get myself into trouble with the 5.0
I know - pathetic. For all of you that are getting one and haven't driven one yet - BE PREPARED TO FALL IN LOVE! Last edited by fritzOSU03; 5/5/10 at 07:45 AM. Reason: Clarification
5/5/10 | 07:51 AM
#42
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2.73 - was a premium V6 with only auto trans as an option. I imagine you will be able to have a lot more fun with a manual 6'er, but I'm too lazy these days to shift!
AH - forgot to mention that! Both of the ones I drove were autos...man - I can't imagine tearing through the gears on that GT with a stick. The power of that motor in an auto threw you back in your seat!
AH - forgot to mention that! Both of the ones I drove were autos...man - I can't imagine tearing through the gears on that GT with a stick. The power of that motor in an auto threw you back in your seat!
5/5/10 | 07:59 AM
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2.73 - was a premium V6 with only auto trans as an option. I imagine you will be able to have a lot more fun with a manual 6'er, but I'm too lazy these days to shift!
AH - forgot to mention that! Both of the ones I drove were autos...man - I can't imagine tearing through the gears on that GT with a stick. The power of that motor in an auto threw you back in your seat!
AH - forgot to mention that! Both of the ones I drove were autos...man - I can't imagine tearing through the gears on that GT with a stick. The power of that motor in an auto threw you back in your seat!
5/5/10 | 08:24 AM
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Wonder how much of a difference the 3.31 will make on the gas mileage
5/5/10 | 08:26 AM
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I hope yours is on time. Everyone's ETA seems to be getting extended.
Mine was:
Ordered-3/1
Built-4/21
Delivery-Dealer said 5/5
Delivery-Ford CS said 5/6
It would make me feel alot better if I heard about others getting theirs.
Mine was:
Ordered-3/1
Built-4/21
Delivery-Dealer said 5/5
Delivery-Ford CS said 5/6
It would make me feel alot better if I heard about others getting theirs.
5/5/10 | 08:44 AM
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Mine has been on schedule so far. It shipped on rail from Flat Rock two weeks ago which should get it here any day now. We'll see.
5/5/10 | 09:01 AM
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I have absolutely NO reservations with the V6. I know the GT/5.0 will be an amazing car. But I also know it will be way more power than I need or want. I'll save money on insurance and at the pump. And on spark plugs. 
I'm sure I'll miss lots of HP but in the end if I want to go zero to 60 that quickly I'll hop on my motorcycle and blow past every Mustang. Rule #1: There's always something faster. Rule #2: Once you own something faster, there's still something even faster than that. Rule #3: See rule #1.
I'm sure I'll miss lots of HP but in the end if I want to go zero to 60 that quickly I'll hop on my motorcycle and blow past every Mustang. Rule #1: There's always something faster. Rule #2: Once you own something faster, there's still something even faster than that. Rule #3: See rule #1.
5/5/10 | 09:13 AM
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I have absolutely NO reservations with the V6. I know the GT/5.0 will be an amazing car. But I also know it will be way more power than I need or want. I'll save money on insurance and at the pump. And on spark plugs.
I'm sure I'll miss lots of HP but in the end if I want to go zero to 60 that quickly I'll hop on my motorcycle and blow past every Mustang. Rule #1: There's always something faster. Rule #2: Once you own something faster, there's still something even faster than that. Rule #3: See rule #1.
I'm sure I'll miss lots of HP but in the end if I want to go zero to 60 that quickly I'll hop on my motorcycle and blow past every Mustang. Rule #1: There's always something faster. Rule #2: Once you own something faster, there's still something even faster than that. Rule #3: See rule #1.
The only thing that much more power will do is cost me more in gas, insurance & tickets - haha 
5/5/10 | 11:13 AM
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Hopefully no one knocks me for this but for me personally, I would still take the GT with even 350 hp, I just want the new engine. Seems like a masterpiece. Not to mention the V8 sound and feel. Is the V6 enough for my daily driving, of course. It's just a lust for the V8. Who knows how long the wife will allow me to keep the car and who knows what the future holds given the economy/fuel demands. This may be the last V8 I ever enjoy. So a V8 is what I will enjoy...for now. BTW thank you Ford for putting out two power plants that get good fuel economy, especially the V8. For those buying a V6, I congradulate you and by the looks of the parts for the cars, the V6 is going to be a great car. A true tribute to the I6's of old. It's about time the V6 looked the part as well!
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