I'm having trouble with this one as I contemplate buying a 2011. On the one hand, I don't need 400 horsepower, and I have to live with the car as a daily driver. The 30 MPG of the V6 is tantalizing. On the other hand, if I buy a V6, I may spend all my time wondering how life would be with a V8.

Money isn't really a problem, though of course saving several thousand by buying the V6 does sound nice. But the V8 is probably better at keeping its value.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

Test drive both, then decide.

 

third option that you can consisder. 2010 gt. plenty left. hold thier value. will be around same price as v6

 

My experience has been that most, not all, people I have known who have bought V-6's has been that they modify their cars for better performance and then say the hell with it and get a GT. Of course, this was prior to the new engine. IMO If you think it might be an issue - it probably will be.

 

dont shoot the messenger. but for me when i drove the 11 v6. i decided agaist it FWIW. it was quick. it was nice. but me personally rather have a 2010 gt over it any day. the power just band felt odd to me being up higher.

 

I agree with the Kahdir, test drive both and then decide which pleases you most. If you don't need or "want" 412HP, the V6 is a strong stang. Heck, it has just shy of the same HP as previous years GT, excellent bang for the buck, and you can add the V6 Performance Package once Job 2 production starts. I'll vote V6 in your situation.

 

If money isn't an issue, get the V8. The V8 is what the Mustang was intended to be! That 400HP is just going to amplify the joy of driving that car =)

 

I was considering a completely optioned V6 or a base GT. I'm a gadget guy and liked all the extra options offered, but car guy won out. The base GT is loaded as compared to many cars in the price range. I too could have afforded a completely loaded GT, but refused to spend $40K. Consider that a couple years ago, most of these tech options, brembos, and glass roof were not offered and they still sold many Mustangs.

I believe the 10 GT will lose a lot of value and the new V6 will not. I think it could end up retaining more value than most other cars due to bang for the buck. With the new engines, past resale history is out the window.

 

definitely test drive them both. For me, after owning both the V6 and V8 theres no way I could ever go back to having a V6 mustang.

 

2010 GT. You can't beat V8 rumble.

 

Save on mods, get a GT.

 

V8...

 

If you really want a mustang for what it was intended to be, you want the V8.

 

I'll dissent. Get the V6. :-) In 2005, the Mustang was "only" 300HP. Everyone thought that was "the win." Now the V8 is 400+ HP and that's "the win". You can always chase the win or just buy the lawn that's already green -- the V6. Spend the money to make it a great touring car -- get the premium, EP, comfort, security, and HIDs.

Of course, a lot of this depends on where you live. If you live somewhere that allows you to open it up at will, the V8 would be a blast every day. if you live in an urban area where traffic is frequent, the V6 will make you happier at every fill up.

Everyone is different with what they want. My CTS-V was fun every day but I always had this nagging, "Oh, good, another fill up... another $50." A lot.

I'm not ready to buy a Prius but I do like the idea of ~30 MPG in a performance sports car. Even if the performance levels are closer to 2005 than 2011.

 

Get the v8

 

If you're satisfied with a 305 HP 280 ft.lbs v6...
Buy a 2010 GT optioned out pretty nicely with 315hp and 325 ft.lbs. For the same as a fully optioned V6. Search around man...
Plus the 4.6 has a tried and true aftermarket with some great products.

Check these few links:

Vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTvs2z9nCPQ
Thread: https://themustangsource.com/f726/20...v6-vid-483425/

 

Drive both and see what you like. If money is not an option then you'll probably go with a GT. A GT optioned like my V6 on the way would have been $5000 more. A base GT would have been $500 more but the lack of the Sync feature in the base GT was a killer. I really wanted the hands free phone and USB capability for my music since the two unsafest things I do while driving relate to phone and music. I've driven 4 cylinders my entire life with the exception of my V6 Pontiac 6000. My current Accord has 135HP... Without even driving a 2011 V6 I knew I'd be happy with it and got the 3.31 option for some added happiness insurance.

 

If the V6 is seriously a consideration for the OP, and he hasn't owned (been corrupted by) a V8 Mustang in the past, then a V6 will probably be fine for him. I'd even go so far as saying test drive the V6 first, and if you think you'll be happy with what it offers, then don't even bother test driving a V8. I couldn't have offered this advice before the 2011 models hit, but since the new V6 offers so much now, you can have your cake and eat it too.

Personally I'd have to get the V8. All four of my Mustangs over the past 23 years have had V8's, and it wouldn't be the same for me without it, although I would seriously consider picking up a used 2011 or 2012 V6 convertible in a few years for a fun family drop-top.

 

If you're asking the question, that means you're on the fence.

If you're on the fence, get the V8, or at some point after your purchase - whether 1 week later or 5 years later - you will regret not getting the V8 in the first place.

You should definately test drive both, but go with the path of least regret - the V8. I don't know anyone who got the V8 and lamented that they should have stuck with the V6.

 

I can only guide you where I went. Just look below!