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I was at a dealership getting the oil changed on my 14 GT. Was waiting for my car and saw a red 2015 on the lot. I walked out to take a look and of course within seconds the staff were there and the next thing i knew the keys were in my hand and they were putting dealer plates on the car. I always humor these guys and go along with all their crap, i get a bit of a kick out of it and usually some laughs. Anyways so i drove the car. Was a base model 2015 v6. Apparently one of only a couple 2015 mustangs in Canada right now.

First off, the car looks slightly better in person than in photos. However, still not to my liking. I like the s197 over it for sure. Maybe it would look better as a shelby or something but i was quite unimpressed with the appearance of the v6. Basically im still not a fan of the 2015 styling.

The car drives allot more refined than our cars. It feels more european, and seems to be a bit more smooth in its driving experience. However, i prefer the raw muscle car feeling of my car. Interior is so so, it was a basemodel after all so no leather or aluminum. Seating position is good, adequate head room (im 6'6") and the dash lay out is nice if you ask me. Once again the whole inside of the car feels more euro.

I really liked that it had paddle shifters, they felt great and worked great. I had a 2011 v6 with the same engine and this one felt much soother and faster due to the paddles, and the way the drive train was set up with the IRS.

The car had 25km on it so basically only like 10 miles and it already had some rattle near the bottom of the radio display and transmission bezel area. Drove it on the highway and since it was a windy day i could actually see the hood flexing and going up and down.

Its a cool car, but id never trade mine for it. Lots of people were looking at stop lights and checking it out as many have probably never seen it before.

Other than that, my overall feeling of the car is meh. Nothing to write home about. Although the car feels more European, the fit and finish is not much better. Its basically a fusion with regards to how it is put together. Not a bad thing, but nothing extraordinary.
You can still tell its cheap. Sticker on it was 29k in Canadian pricing, so probably 24 or so for pricing in the USA. To conclude, the car is decent, but it didnt give me a "wow lets do something stupid and make a poor financial decision" kind of feeling which a great car is supposed to do.

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HizliBullet

I didnt know you were in canada whereabouts?

Kingstrider

I first saw the 2015 at a winter car show, right next to it was a 2014 GT premium coupe and a 2014 Shelby convertible. As I recall, most of the people were drooling over the 2014 models instead. I wound up buying a new 2014 a few months later.

Astenax

Great write up! I especially like when you mentioned that this new car should make you want to go into a poor finacial venture lol verry good! Thats the way i felt about my 14' "like i had to have it no matter what" this new Stang is nice but not nice enough to open my wallet. Besides, i have the same motor so bolt on for bolt on the S550 is no faster in the 1/4 any ways lol. I love every angle of my S197 and i cant say that about the S550.Thanks for the post!

det97

Since the V6 only comes in ghetto trim I am impressed. I don't think I need a new mustang but it's nice to know how the new ones feel.

FromZto5

I resonate and appreciate your feedback, and I have a feeling I will test drive one soon, and probably have the same opinion afterwards.

However... I am laughing and more intrigued at the sign of your dealer. "Safe"... for used cars... Where do I sign up to buy??????????????

MRGTX

Thanks for sharing your honest feedback...nice writeup.

1 Alibi 2

Why am I not surprised by your write-up !!

Boss 0960

I found this guy pulled over at the side of the road.









Since they were all up on the top deck, I managed to get some underbelly shots.











This truck was in Canada headed for Hwy 401. There were three Ecoboosts and one GT on this truck.

wanted33

Thanks for the honest review xtc. Like many the jury is still out for me on the '15.

Interesting, thanks for the pics Boss.

CBJ

Nice!