2010-2014 Mustang Information on The S197 {GenII}

My GF thinks the 2011 V6 Mustang is slow =/

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 7/11/10 | 11:03 AM
  #1  
jokerstars's Avatar
Thread Starter
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: April 15, 2010
Posts: 999
Likes: 0
From: DC Metro Area
My GF thinks the 2011 V6 Mustang is slow =/

Compared to her 1.8L 4-cyl VW Jetta turbo-charged ride. I totally disagreed.


I told that she needs to remember:

1) We were running a 2.73 rear ratio, not 3.31

2) There was a fat salesman in the car with us

3) It was an auto

4) The V6 sounded absolutely like chocolate. Loved. No other V6 we test drove that day sounded good.


Problem is we can't find any 3.31 V6's in the area, it seems the dealers didn't order any with that option.
Old 7/11/10 | 11:44 AM
  #2  
iBookmaster's Avatar
GT Member
 
Joined: March 24, 2010
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
I test drove one about a month or so ago. It was an automatic. I thought it felt almost as strong as my 2008 V8. Not too far behind it. Pretty good for a V6 and the engine sounded great. I would think it would feel even stronger if I had turned off all of the traction control stuff. I didn't do that. I didn't know about it when I test drove it.
Old 7/11/10 | 12:00 PM
  #3  
eurocobra's Avatar
Bullitt Member
 
Joined: July 9, 2010
Posts: 240
Likes: 2
From: Arlington, VA/Heidelberg, Germany
Thanks for the thread and good luck finding one with 3.31s. I can only go by everyone's review/opinion until my car arrives. So far the 2.73 seem to save gas and make the car slower...lol. I got 2.73s in my car....Boo hoo hoo!! It should look fast anyhow.

I guess I have to drive fast with the cobra and cruise with the V6. One more week!!

Last edited by eurocobra; 7/11/10 at 12:33 PM.
Old 7/11/10 | 12:04 PM
  #4  
Twin Turbo's Avatar
GTR Member
 
Joined: October 18, 2006
Posts: 5,553
Likes: 11
From: England
Perhaps your girlfriend was dropping a subtle hint that she really wants a 5.0
Old 7/11/10 | 12:06 PM
  #5  
PTRocks's Avatar
FR500 Member
 
Joined: July 1, 2008
Posts: 3,336
Likes: 0
From: Oxford, UK
Never too late to cancel your order...
















Old 7/11/10 | 12:32 PM
  #6  
cdynaco's Avatar
Post *****
 
Joined: December 14, 2007
Posts: 20,005
Likes: 4
From: State of Jefferson Mountains USA
Apparently she likes the feel of turbo thrust. Better keep up on your vitamins!
Old 7/11/10 | 01:27 PM
  #7  
06GT's Avatar
 
Joined: June 29, 2005
Posts: 4,618
Likes: 6
Line them up for a drag race. The VW might "feel" faster because of the lack of any sort of sound insulation, and quick gearing. It's like driving a go-kart by comparison. I assure you a drag race will settle any disputes.
Old 7/11/10 | 03:32 PM
  #8  
Ltngdrvr's Avatar
GTR Member
 
Joined: February 18, 2010
Posts: 4,990
Likes: 1
From: S.E. Texas
It is slow.

A GT is faster.

A pro stock car is faster.

A top fuel car is faster.

Lots of cars are faster, lots of cars are slower.

If she doesn't like it then she should catch a ride in something else.
Old 7/11/10 | 08:37 PM
  #9  
hawkeye18's Avatar
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: April 20, 2010
Posts: 733
Likes: 1
From: Norfolk, VA
Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
It is slow.

A GT is faster.

A pro stock car is faster.

A top fuel car is faster.

Lots of cars are faster, lots of cars are slower.

If she doesn't like it then she should catch a ride in something else.
Tell her to come hitch a ride in my SHO, then she'll know what slow is! 220hp of raw FWD power, baby!
Old 7/11/10 | 09:02 PM
  #10  
bpmurr's Avatar
Team Mustang Source
 
Joined: October 13, 2004
Posts: 2,842
Likes: 0
From: MD
Originally Posted by jokerstars
Compared to her 1.8L 4-cyl VW Jetta turbo-charged ride. I totally disagreed.


I told that she needs to remember:

1) We were running a 2.73 rear ratio, not 3.31

2) There was a fat salesman in the car with us

3) It was an auto

4) The V6 sounded absolutely like chocolate. Loved. No other V6 we test drove that day sounded good.


Problem is we can't find any 3.31 V6's in the area, it seems the dealers didn't order any with that option.
I'd be more than happy to show your gf fast!
Old 7/12/10 | 05:31 AM
  #11  
Rabbi Mike's Avatar
GT Member
 
Joined: April 10, 2010
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
From: Oakland, CA
She meant "slow to arrive."
Old 7/12/10 | 08:21 AM
  #12  
corvettedreamin's Avatar
Cobra R Member
 
Joined: April 3, 2010
Posts: 1,814
Likes: 0
From: Northern VA
I have the V6 with the 3.31's. It ain't slow. You can MAKE it slow. Short-shifting it will make it feel like a pig in a deep mud hole. I've been playing around with different shifting strategies to balance performance and economy. The car is doing very well in both categories. "Local" mileage is better than expected at around 22 MPG and highway mileage is right at 27 MPG. My 3000 mile average (in 3 weeks!) is 24.26 MPG. Best is 29.65 MPG. Performance has never been a question as long as the revs are allowed to get to 4k or higher.
Old 7/12/10 | 08:25 AM
  #13  
chrisheltra's Avatar
GT Member
 
Joined: June 15, 2010
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
From: Charleston, SC
Hell even the 5.0 feels slow to me.
Old 7/12/10 | 08:27 AM
  #14  
jokerstars's Avatar
Thread Starter
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: April 15, 2010
Posts: 999
Likes: 0
From: DC Metro Area
The 2.73 V6 felt like a 4-banger until she put her foot down and let the revs get over 3500. Then it screamed.

I still can't emphasize how AWESOME that V6 sounds. Holy crap.

Last edited by jokerstars; 7/12/10 at 09:15 AM.
Old 7/12/10 | 09:08 AM
  #15  
Ministang's Avatar
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: April 11, 2006
Posts: 911
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
If she is used to driving her turbo VW by herself, and the drive in the V6 Mustang was with you, her, and a fat salesman, than the extra passenger weight could definitely make the V6 Mustang "feel" slower, even if it actually wasn't.
Old 7/12/10 | 09:36 AM
  #16  
newpony's Avatar
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: May 24, 2010
Posts: 873
Likes: 1
From: MA
I test drove two 2.73 V6 automatics (no 3.31 available around here at the time) and it also felt slow to me. It actually remained me of my 2000 Accord V6 VTEC. I then tried a 2010 Fusion Sport which also has a 3.31 axle ratio and that felt very good to me even though it has less HP than the Mustang V6. So that convinced me that if I order one with a 3.31 axle and manual it should make me very happy. I also want the Performance Package.
Old 7/12/10 | 03:49 PM
  #17  
BlueSkyVert's Avatar
Cobra Member
 
Joined: March 15, 2008
Posts: 1,175
Likes: 1
Why not get her a 5.0?
Old 7/12/10 | 04:06 PM
  #18  
Adam's Avatar
Cobra R Member
 
Joined: March 12, 2004
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
You and your GF are going to drive 2011 Mustangs? How cute.
Old 7/12/10 | 04:14 PM
  #19  
GJM20115.0's Avatar
Bullitt Member
 
Joined: April 23, 2010
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
From: N.Florida
Originally Posted by BlueSkyVert
Why not get her a 5.0?
Yeah, really...........Your cars been sittin out somewhere..corroding.....your not sure you really like what you ordered.......your G/F thinks the six is wimpy......Ford C/S has jacked you around FOREVER.... ETC.ETC.ETC.

You know you really want a 5.0

Just start over.....GET A 5.0 !!
Old 7/12/10 | 04:28 PM
  #20  
jokerstars's Avatar
Thread Starter
Mach 1 Member
 
Joined: April 15, 2010
Posts: 999
Likes: 0
From: DC Metro Area
I am getting a 5.0. It's here! About to leave to get it.

This is for my GF. I'm really pushing the Mustang on her but it's toughhhh.


Quick Reply: My GF thinks the 2011 V6 Mustang is slow =/



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:28 PM.