Originally Posted by Gabe

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I wonder if OP made a decision by now ... lol


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Originally Posted by Will3212

I have a 12' GT premium coupe right now that I got in 2011. My car is 4 years old and has 25,000 miles. The trade in value for my car is $20,000-$22,000. I can afford another car payment right now with my new job. I really like the 2015 Mustang but I'm also open to other brands.

This will be a daily driver so I been thinking about the 2.3 ecoboost, but I can't decide weather to get the convertible version or not. If I get the ecoboost coupe I feel like it'll be a downgrade to my 5.0. The 2.3 convertible will also be a downgrade in terms of the engine, however, it's more expensive then what I paid for my 5.0 when new and I never had a convertible before. For this reason I feel like the 2.3 convertible will be less of a downgrade. A 2.3 convertible premium with the options I want comes out to $38,000 msrp. At this price I can get a GT premium coupe with the options I want for just $2000 more. The GT premium convertible doesn't have the PP option and I want the PP.

I would say it comes down to either a 2.3 convertible or a new 5.0 coupe. Thing about the 5.0 is I don't really feel like it's an upgrade. It's heavier with just a tiny power bump, it gets less MPG, and I actually like the solid rear axle in the 2012s I feel like the solid rear axle makes the car more unique. I know the new 5.0 has a better interior, more comfortable, and I think it's better looking.

I also considered the base V6 convertible, it's only $31,000 and I can probably talk it down a little more. Thing about this is there's no premium option and I really want the leather and screen in the center.

My budget is about $40,000 and I'll be trading in my 2012 GT premium coupe for about $21,000. I will be financing the car, please help me decide what I should purchase and what you would do. I'm also open to other car brands.

Originally Posted by msp.ecoboost

An Ecoboost @ 500whp @35psi on the stock long block makes the Ecoboost the best bang for the buck Mustang to ever be produced! The 18GT is also oe of the best! But the gas mileage of the Ecoboost makes it number one, even over the 18GT! When at 500whp! Put a blow off valve on an Ecoboost pushing 500whp and you will think your in Heaven!