Buying a Mustang - Coming From Volkswagens

I have a V6 Mustang and I don't recommend them.

The fuel economy isn't all that great and there are a couple of design flaws that are a pain in the rump to deal with.

If you get a Mustang, get a V8-it's just a better car.

Ain't no shame in getting a V6. That is what mine is. Fuel mileage depends on how you drive and what kind of areas. I have not tested mine on strictly highway but best I have gotten was 24.7...but that was a lot of city and hilly (55 MPH) highway. My 98 V6 only has 72k miles on it too. Just take care of it and she'll take care of you.

Keep in mind, mine is also an automatic. If you don't know this: manual transmissions get better mileage

I've owned both and there are a lot of factors you need to keep in mind. Insurance is the primary factor as the GT will cost nearly double what the V6 will. Fuel economy is very similar on the Highway but in the City the V6 does better. What are the winters like where you are ? The V8 is not as good in the winter because or the higher torque it produces. The GT makes 260 HP/ 300 TQ the V6 car makes 190 HP/ 22o TQ . If you were getting a V6 car I would recommend a manual trans if you want to have fun with it. Plus with the V6 being a pushrod engine as opposed to the 4.6's overhead cams. The V6 makes it's peak torque in a much lower RPM range so in the Winter it's easy with a manual to take off in second gear.

It's really going to be up to you but I'd consider all this before buying one.