• Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-

2012 v6--??

  • Thread starter Thread starter rockman23
  • Start date Start date Sep 2, 2011
R

rockman23

New Member
Sep 2, 2011
22
1
1
ohio
Sep 2, 2011
#1
  • Sep 2, 2011
  • #1
--went to buy a GT, they only had v6---test drove v6, no balls & I'm NOT impressed--the manual shifter felt very tight & kinda crunchy(grinding gear sensation when shifting)...I thought 305 hp. would feel fast---NO..

I will drive a GT today(fri. 9-2-11)
 

LAVAgt2012

Well-Known Member
Aug 11, 2011
1,098
28
58
Panama City, FL
Sep 2, 2011
#2
  • Sep 2, 2011
  • #2
rockman23 said:
--went to buy a GT, they only had v6---test drove v6, no balls & I'm NOT impressed--the manual shifter felt very tight & kinda crunchy(grinding gear sensation when shifting)...I thought 305 hp. would feel fast---NO..

I will drive a GT today(fri. 9-2-11)
Click to expand...

It is fast just not that much performance fast from the factory. Sure it's 305hp v6, it has enough get up and go to pass easily, but it wasn't enough for me. Everything is put in a ration by what your used to driving. Myself, the 5.0 it wow'd me the first time I drove, felt like one of the fastest cars I ever drove (besides my 99 trans am with a few basic bolt on adds), after owning the car for a little over a month now it doesn't seem fast at all. When ever i get that feeling, i found out how to overcome it, just turn off the traction control then see how fast i can climb the car over 100, normally at 140 is when it's time to start breaking and then it reminds me why i bought the car....Never had a car stock that reached that speed that fast
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

O
My rebirth, Hi from PA
  • onemore1987
  • Jun 28, 2026
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
3
Views
196
The Welcome Wagon Jun 29, 2026
onemore1987
O
K
TKX Transmission Shifting Problem
  • KWC156
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • Other Auto Tech
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
3K
Other Auto Tech Jun 13, 2026
427nostang
4
Progress Thread The Mach Returns - Update/build thread
  • squeak93
  • Feb 20, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
18
Views
824
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Monday at 8:59 AM
squeak93
A
2001 Mustang GT, scorched metal smell and noise from trans/diff?
  • AndyE2255
  • Dec 1, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
541
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Dec 28, 2025
gkomo
P
Drivetrain 1988 T5 Grinding going into 2nd gear, '92 Camaro transmission swap or parts?
  • pindude80
  • May 7, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
43
Views
4K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 11, 2024
LILCBRA
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?