Ford to discontinue V8
#301
Really? Any other Mustang forum? Like the Mustang forums that are just for V6 owners? You think the maybe the V6 owners are in the minority there? lmao. It's not up to you to declare what a "true" Mustang enthusiast is or isn't all about. Plain and simple. I've owned four Mustangs and I don't want any other car. I'm definitely an enthusiast regardless of whatever narrow minded narcissistic opinion you have about what qualifies. I clearly did not "post against" the V8 (whatever that means) so frankly any "backlash" would just be childish nonsense to me. And finally I would really like to see these multitude of 4 and 6 cylinder import sports coupes that would be a better buy than the 4 or 6 cylinder Mustang. Do please enlighten us.
To be honest, as far as sound goes, I prefer the sound of the 05-10 4.0 with dual exhaust over the 3.7. It has more of a deeper, angry growl, whereas the 3.7 is higher pitched like a Nissan Vq, but I still think both sound good, just not good enough for me to buy.
You're right though - without base model Mustangs selling, there are no GTs and/or higher.
#302
The Focus RS is a good car but it's not a sports coupe. It's a 4 door hatchback. Not to say that its a bad looking car but it's not what I would consider a sports coupe. The WRX is just flat ugly in my opinion. I wouldn't drive one if you gave it to me. I'd trade it in on a Mustang lol. And Porsche? Really? You think maybe a Porsche and a V6 Mustang just might not be in the same price range?
#303
Well not only that but if Ford dropped the V8 and tried to sell just the V6 and ecoboost the same thing would happen. They wouldn't sell enough of them to warrant keeping the car in production. The two cars are dependent on one another to stay in production. This is part of the reason why I personally object to the insult fests between V8 and V6 / ecoboost owners that permeate these forums. None of us would be here without the other. All of us like the same car. It is petulant and childish to insult one another based on what motor is in your Mustang. I'm not calling you out on that laserred. I'm just saying in general.
#304
Really? Any other Mustang forum? Like the Mustang forums that are just for V6 owners? You think the maybe the V6 owners are in the minority there? lmao. It's not up to you to declare what a "true" Mustang enthusiast is or isn't all about. Plain and simple. I've owned four Mustangs and I don't want any other car. I'm definitely an enthusiast regardless of whatever narrow minded narcissistic opinion you have about what qualifies. I clearly did not "post against" the V8 (whatever that means) so frankly any "backlash" would just be childish nonsense to me. And finally I would really like to see these multitude of 4 and 6 cylinder import sports coupes that would be a better buy than the 4 or 6 cylinder Mustang. Do please enlighten us.
Now as far as 4 or 6 cyl coupes, Nissan has a good option, Subaru, Mitsubishi, used Porshe or BMW, infinity, etc etc. Bottom line is there are better cars or at least equal options.
I am not what I would call a Mustang enthusiast. But I love the American pony cars. Challengers, Mustangs, F-bodies. And none of the 6cyl models. Lol.
I will show you and any other mustang owner here proper respect but don't be upset if I never tell you "nice car man".
#305
The Focus RS is a good car but it's not a sports coupe. It's a 4 door hatchback. Not to say that its a bad looking car but it's not what I would consider a sports coupe. The WRX is just flat ugly in my opinion. I wouldn't drive one if you gave it to me. I'd trade it in on a Mustang lol. And Porsche? Really? You think maybe a Porsche and a V6 Mustang just might not be in the same price range?
Btw, when I got my car, I was *this* close from buying a Focus ST, and part of me regrets not doing so. I could've gotten that and a new family car, for the same money I'm paying for my GT. It would've made more sense for the family, but my fiancé and I made the decision together, to get the GT...at the time it was okay, but now that she's working again, it sucks to not have a vehicle I can take offroad on the weekends or throw the dogs in the back
#306
Now with respect to a V6 powered sports coupe from Nissan. That would be a 370Z would it not? I don't know if you've gone car shopping lately but guess what, a 370Z costs a lot more money than a V6 Mustang. If a V6 Mustang was designed to deliver the same performance as a 370Z, guess what, it would cost as much as a 370Z.
Subaru? Meh, when they make a car that isn't butt ugly let me know.
Mitsubishi? LMAO! Yea, if I want to drive a car that looks like I'm still in high school. Not only that but Mitsubishi is just about on its last leg in the American market and frankly the product reliability is substandard.
hmmm Used Porsche / BMW or new V6 / Ecoboost Mustang? Yeah, no brainer. New Mustang. Repair costs and maintenance costs on a Porsche / BMW are stupid high as it is, much less buying one that is used.
Last edited by 3point7; 1/22/15 at 07:40 PM.
#307
Well I didn't say they were equal vehicles, just purely based on how those vehicles make me feel and what they could do for me. I could've afforded a GT500, but I could not justify daily driving one. I can hardly justify daily driving my GT lol! But I couldn't live with hearing a V6 every day. If you heard my car with the Solo Catback and HF cats, you'd throw all sense out the window too.
Btw, when I got my car, I was *this* close from buying a Focus ST, and part of me regrets not doing so. I could've gotten that and a new family car, for the same money I'm paying for my GT. It would've made more sense for the family, but my fiancé and I made the decision together, to get the GT...at the time it was okay, but now that she's working again, it sucks to not have a vehicle I can take offroad on the weekends or throw the dogs in the back
Btw, when I got my car, I was *this* close from buying a Focus ST, and part of me regrets not doing so. I could've gotten that and a new family car, for the same money I'm paying for my GT. It would've made more sense for the family, but my fiancé and I made the decision together, to get the GT...at the time it was okay, but now that she's working again, it sucks to not have a vehicle I can take offroad on the weekends or throw the dogs in the back
#308
Which means that you personally would have no problem insulting someone based solely on the fact that they own the 4 or 6 cylinder car but don't because you don't want to incur the response from the staff. lmao. As I said, childish. Now with respect to a V6 powered sports coupe from Nissan. That would be a 370Z would it not? I don't know if you've gone car shopping lately but guess what, a 370Z costs a lot more money than a V6 Mustang. If a V6 Mustang was designed to deliver the same performance as a 370Z, guess what, it would cost as much as a 370Z. Subaru? Meh, when they make a car that isn't butt ugly let me know. Mitsubishi? LMAO! Yea, if I want to drive a car that looks like I'm still in high school. Not only that but Mitsubishi is just about on its last leg in the American market and frankly the product reliability is substandard. hmmm Used Porsche / BMW or new V6 / Ecoboost Mustang? Yeah, no brainer. New Mustang. Repair costs on a Porsche / BMW or stupid high as it is, much less buying one that is used.
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#317
For all the hate for the v6 or EB has anyone ever thought that some mustang owners don't care about performance as much as the styling of the car. I personally wouldn't get anything but a v8, but I would never judge anyone for their car buying decisions. And for some folks they just can justify spending the extra $7,000 for the GT over the EB. It was hard for me but in the end I just love that v8 rumble.
#318
I'd wanted a Turbo for awhile, but I am what you'd call a a die-hard Mustang fan. So, when the EB was announced I knew I'd get it, see what it can do. Then I'd have experience and a real opinion, not a antiquated bias. I'll also have fun in the process.
I've been around the V8 track a "few times" including the Mustangs in my signature and a Hemi Magnum. I'd be pretty happy to see a turbo 6 in a Mustang, but I'd still want an option for an 8 to be offered.
#319
Actually, I would have just gone and gotten myself an 85/86 SVO and then gotten the '15 GT instead. I have nothing against the V6, it's just not for me.
I'd wanted a Turbo for awhile, but I am what you'd call a a die-hard Mustang fan. So, when the EB was announced I knew I'd get it, see what it can do. Then I'd have experience and a real opinion, not a antiquated bias. I'll also have fun in the process.
I've been around the V8 track a "few times" including the Mustangs in my signature and a Hemi Magnum. I'd be pretty happy to see a turbo 6 in a Mustang, but I'd still want an option for an 8 to be offered.
I'd wanted a Turbo for awhile, but I am what you'd call a a die-hard Mustang fan. So, when the EB was announced I knew I'd get it, see what it can do. Then I'd have experience and a real opinion, not a antiquated bias. I'll also have fun in the process.
I've been around the V8 track a "few times" including the Mustangs in my signature and a Hemi Magnum. I'd be pretty happy to see a turbo 6 in a Mustang, but I'd still want an option for an 8 to be offered.
Seriously though, I also think they should keep the V8 in the lineup. There is still a large enough customer base for the V8 versions of the car. At the same time I think it would be a great idea to add a twin turbo V6 to the lineup slotted in above the 4 cylinder ecoboost. I have suggested tagging it with a GT badge and apparently for some that is just blasphemy lol. I don't see a problem with having a GT with two different engine options (gosh it's good enough for the entry level version of the car). You can get the TT GT or the V8 GT, what's your pleasure? I think if anything it would only bring more customers into the ranks of Mustang buyers who would otherwise not buy one.
But then of course the down side would be that the Mustang forums would be covered up in TT owners and V8 owners insulting one another over their engine choices. lmao.
Last edited by 3point7; 1/22/15 at 08:05 PM.
#320
It ain't die hard. It's the only reason most of us buy Mustangs. If the V8 was really done away with, that for me would be the end of the mustang. See there's people who just love the mustang styling or nameplate. People who just want to have a mustang. Then there's people who would never buy a mustang that wasn't a V8. In fact the V8 is the only mustang to us. The only other model that I would consider buying is maybe a 4cyl notchback with full intention of a V8 swap. I've owned 4 Mustangs so far but I've also owned many GM vehicles (all with V8's). Trust me when I say, if Ford really would drop the V8 out the line up, the mustang would die just like the Capri. The Mustang sales numbers would drop by over half guaranteed.