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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    Thanks everyone! I could barely sleep last night - I'm actually excited to commute to work this morning in my new car. It sure was a long 45 days going back and forth with these issues. I really appreciate everyone's encouraging and supportive words. I don't think I would have taken the same...
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    Just got a "real" Mustang!

    I couldn't resist gloating a little with this post... I just traded my 05 V6 vert for a 05 GT vert and couldn't be happier! I've had a lot of problems and disappointments with my V6 and am happy to join the proud owners of the "true" Mustang. I know, I know.. I'm totally flaming here but damn...
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    Well, long story short... the problem = fixed. Better than fixed! The GM was actually great to work with. I was able to trade my V6 black vert for a GT black/tan vert without taking any kind of hit on depreciation. That works for me!!! I just had a frank talk with him mentioning that I was...
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    This is obsurd... They just called me and said the problem is better but there is still vibration and I wouldn't be happy with it so they are going to keep looking into the problem. I was polite with the service guy because honestly there's nothing to gain in being rude with any of their...
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    Oh one more thing to add... my current tires/rims are actually from tirerack.com. I got them to replace the 19" rims the dealer originally instaled on the car. I highly doubt they sent me bad tires but I guess you never know... ? See, the car was shaking with the 19s just as it is now with the...
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    I just got a call from the service rep, Chad, saying that my car might be ready today and that they replaced two tires (but the guy didn't know which ones - wtf?). Anyhow, he said the service manager wants to drive my car first and make sure the problem is gone before I pick it up... My guess is...
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    I dropped my car off at the dealer yesterday morning around 8:00am and they called me at 4:30pm to tell me that they think I have two bad tires :nonono:. I asked them if they are going to look into the underlying cause of all these tire problems and they keep saying that they start with the...
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    I had no idea! Nice work on your fact finding adventure :nice: As said, I'm dropping the car off tomorrow morning and we'll have to wait and see what they say/do about the vibration problems. I've been talking to other dealers in the area about trading for a GT but the $2000-$2500 markup over...
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    For those who drove the GT and v6...

    When you floor it does your engine rev immediatley or is there a 2 second delay between when the pedal goes down and when you get a response?
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    Conv w/ stripes?

    I've got stripes on my 'vert. I'll post pics soon so you can see what it looks like.
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    LOL!!! It was a new vert. I got it from Ernie Haire Ford in Tampa, FL. I haven't checked the Oasis report - I'll be sure to do that though, thanks! I have a service appointment scheduled for Wednesday and will insist that they check the driveshaft. I asked the same last weekend when I took it in...
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    Well bad news... I'm still having problems with vibration/shaking at 60-70mph :( I don't know if this is an issue with all 'verts or mine in particular? I've been to the dealer twice now and each time they said the tires are out of balance and proceeded to use their road force machine to fix...
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    For those who drove the GT and v6...

    I just got back from test driving a GT auto. The exhaust sound is totally different (deep and throaty - sounds more tuned, not like a truck like the V6 does). The gas pedal travels less and there's no hesitation like on the V6. I would have traded my V6 today but the dealer was asking a...
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    For those who drove the GT and v6...

    I've got a V6 premium pkg. vert w/ an auto. For the same price I could have got a loaded GT hardtop. I enjoy the drop-top but the car makes a lousy driving machine. It feels more like driving a truck. My last car was a 350Z and I really miss the 287hp and refined handling. In hindsight I wish I...
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    V6 convertible rattles and vibration

    Update - I got the 17" 235/55s installed this weekend (Pirelli PZero Neros). What a difference! The steering is way more responsive and the car feels like it lost 200lbs in unsprung weight. On a recent highway drive my gas mileage has gone up from 18.5mpg to approximately 25mpg. There's still...
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    Official 4.0 SOHC MPG Report Thread

    The V6 has an overall lower cost of ownership (initial price, insurance, cheaper maintenance, etc). Getting better gas milage than the V8 is just one example. I bought my vert as a V6 because I couldn't find one at any of the local dealers in GT form that wasn't marked ridiculously up. In...
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    Installed Ford Racing Exhaust

    That 12ft clip rules! The few second wait to the start-up makes it even more exciting. I really like the sound of this muffler - gotta get one for my car!
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    "Blown" An Epic Campaign to V6 Mustang Superiority!

    Is this regarding the V6 or GT supercharger? :shrug:
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    Official 4.0 SOHC MPG Report Thread

    You don't need to recalibrate your speedometer/computer as long as the overall wheel diameter is +/- 15mm of the factory setup. See http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=7&currentpage=46 for the formula to calculate this.
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    Official 4.0 SOHC MPG Report Thread

    Nothing was done with the speedometer that I'm aware of... I'm switching to 17" rims this weekend so I'll be sure to do some speeding and ask a cop what speed he clocked me at versus what the speedo shows :D
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