hey guys, here is the situation, I got a awkward money for my new car, it around 31,000. My performance is GT basement without any options (maybe including the Track Package.). However, I am crazy for the navigation of this car but it has to do with Premium, if I jump to GT Premium, that costs a lot.

Therefore, I consider to V6 Premium, it could bring the navigation. However, I still cannot give up the V8 engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


need suggestions!!!!!!!!!!! thanks guys~

 

its really a person to person choice. Some people love the options more then than the power. Other people like my self wont ever own a mustang that doesn't have a v8 in it. To each is own. My vote is go with a base model GT.

 

Get the gt and save up and get an aftermarket navigation unit.

 

thanks dude.

 

yeah, I think about it, but I never try to use the original navigation of the ford, someone told me that is so great. cann't decided~~ lol

 

Get the gt and buy a take of navigation from ford. If that's possible.... but don't sacrifice a v8 for a dang navigation...

 

fine. how about the TomTom.. lol

 

What ever makes you happy. I use my phone and it works fine.

 

fine... how do u think the new color, the gotta change the green.

 

cost of aftermarket nav=$
cost of aftermarket V6 to V8=$$$$$$$$$$$$$

i would get the GT

 

You mean "Gotta Have It Green"
Dont rely on us to make your decisions. Its a big investment. Your car, your the one driving, your money. Get a v8, v6, nav, no nav, euther way theres a bug list of pros and cons. Amazing power with the v8, amazing mpg with the v6. And seeing that you hvnt personally used the nav, only heard it was good, i would go without one and then get a TomTom or Garmin gps later.

 

If it's power you have to have as a first option, then by all means, go the route of the GT.

As a V6 Mustang owner (I've been a V6 fan for 25 years; still own a Buick Grand national that I bought new), it has plenty of power, and great mileage too. Since I commute almost 200 miles a day (Sanford Florida to Tampa Florida each day), mileage was important to me. The V6 is allowing me to drive into work (early in the morning with no traffic) cruising at 80 MPH (with the occasional "burst") and still getting 24.6 to 24.8 miles per gallon. I have the premium package as well, and the 3:31 geared rear end. Very fun car to drive, and plenty of fun power.

Before you rule out the V6, take one out for a ride. I'm sure the V8's will be quicker, but the V6 is no slouch, and thousands cheaper on the price.

 

You mentioned the money part , te 5.0 requires premium , and the v6 does not and get better gas mileage , plus insurance is usually a little more money on the v8..... Before you jump in, you should evaluate the operatoring costs.....maybe the v6 will make for better long term ownership....and the v6 is plenty fun.

 

The V8 can use regular, it just pulls timing and loses some HP. Not a big deal for commuting purposes. It certainly does use more gas though, which is a factor when commuting.

Follow BigR's advice and evaluate the operating costs. Get insurance quotes for the V8 and V6. Figure out how many miles you drive each year, and then figure how much gas you use. Don't be afraid to use worst-case mileage numbers from each engine. You'd rather be pleasantly surprised than scrounging for gas money. Do you live in a climate that gets snow, and will this be your only vehicle? You might consider adding a set of wheels and snow tires to your budget.

 

Base GT > Premium V6

x100000000000000000000000000000000000............. ...............

 

My 2013 GT has Sync and Sirius, but no Nav. I think the Electronics Package is overpriced in the current gen of the Mustang. I use a Garmin Nuvi 1350LM, and it is much better than the current DVD based system. When MyFordTouch arrives in the next generation of cars, it will be a much better option.

 

Put $31K down and finance the GT with Elecrtronics Package. I had a 2010 GT that I loved .. but I bought it off the lot so it wasn't exactly how I wanted it. I couldn't take seeing all the other stangs around with all the cool features ... so I got traded the 2010 for a fully loaded 2012 GT ... Now I'm happy ... my 2010 was S/C so it was not a HP or 5.0 thing ..

DOn't regret you choice by not getting the car exactly how you want it ..

 

So, what u means is the nav is actually not a big deal right? get a TomTom is also a good choice? anyway, I'll consider the gas and other factors. thanks a lot.

 

yeah, right. for daily drive, V6 is enough.

 

my situation is like: I live in Indiana, which means there is snow during the winter, and this would be my first and the only car then.