• Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2014 Specific V6 Tech

Is an '05 V6 a good upgrade from '03 V8?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Red03Mustang
  • Start date Start date May 24, 2005
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
T

trickyshadow

New Member
May 17, 2005
22
0
0
May 27, 2005
#21
  • May 27, 2005
  • #21
Hi guys i am in the same boat I have an 04 GT with an auto. I bought the car used and found out the dealer is trying to cover up a few things on it, anyway going saturday to see about an 05 v6 yep I am all about the looks now because I have spent way too much money on mods, enough is enough, and you always want more. so I am going for the looks to build a nice show piece. car will be screaming yellow with dark shadow gray strips with my dark shadow gray cobra r wheels I hope it will look ok. Good luck with your decision.
 

kevins05v-6

New Member
Mar 30, 2005
330
0
0
West Palm Beach FL
May 27, 2005
#22
  • May 27, 2005
  • #22
I think he got the car and is out driving it.
 

echo7

10 Year Member
Mar 30, 2005
706
41
59
FL
May 27, 2005
#23
  • May 27, 2005
  • #23
kevins05v-6 said:
I think he got the car and is out driving it.
Click to expand...

 

Red03Mustang

New Member
Apr 26, 2004
373
0
0
May 27, 2005
#24
  • May 27, 2005
  • #24
Ha ha... nice one Kevin. But, not true.

I decided to keep my '03 GT. I have great monthly payments on it, and if I got the '05 I'd have to pay around $450 a month. When I'm setup to pay my car off in around 2 years at $270 a month... well, you see how it is. I'd rather keep it, pay it off, and then go for an '06 or '07. They'll probably have bugs/issues worked out of them by then anyway.

I appreciate everyone's input. All in all I probably would have gotten the '05 if I would've gotten payments around $300-$325 a month. But that won't happen unless I can put more down, and right now I can't. But that's ok, I have a sweet ride as it is. So I'm not unhappy!
 

echo7

10 Year Member
Mar 30, 2005
706
41
59
FL
May 27, 2005
#25
  • May 27, 2005
  • #25
 

kevins05v-6

New Member
Mar 30, 2005
330
0
0
West Palm Beach FL
May 27, 2005
#26
  • May 27, 2005
  • #26
Red03Mustang said:
Ha ha... nice one Kevin. But, not true.

I decided to keep my '03 GT. I have great monthly payments on it, and if I got the '05 I'd have to pay around $450 a month. When I'm setup to pay my car off in around 2 years at $270 a month... well, you see how it is. I'd rather keep it, pay it off, and then go for an '06 or '07. They'll probably have bugs/issues worked out of them by then anyway.

I appreciate everyone's input. All in all I probably would have gotten the '05 if I would've gotten payments around $300-$325 a month. But that won't happen unless I can put more down, and right now I can't. But that's ok, I have a sweet ride as it is. So I'm not unhappy!
Click to expand...


yeah I completly understand about the car payment, I am glad to hear you are happy in your 03 still!!!
 

Red03Mustang

New Member
Apr 26, 2004
373
0
0
May 30, 2005
#27
  • May 30, 2005
  • #27
Yes, I sure am. I can see an '06 or '07 stang in my future too.

The '03 is going to get some Flowmaster 40's put on today. Swapping my magnaflow mufflers out for those. The 40s will be hooked up to my Magnaflow CB. Should sound good!
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

D
97 V6 suspension upgrades
  • Dale1bre
  • Jan 18, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
5
Views
338
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Jan 19, 2026
Noobz347
6
2010 V6 Sees differently than GT?
  • 6t9Mach1
  • Mar 31, 2026
  • 2010 - 2014 Specific Tech
Replies
2
Views
189
2010 - 2014 Specific Tech Apr 1, 2026
6t9Mach1
6
0
V6 to V8 Swap info
  • 02_2v_Curtis
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
739
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 11, 2026
02_2v_Curtis
0
J
1996 v6-v8 swap
  • jujuonurmom
  • Oct 28, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
199
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Oct 28, 2025
jujuonurmom
J
T
2002 V6 3.8L Help Me
  • TheIncompetentMechanic
  • Apr 4, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
50
Views
867
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 12, 2026
TheIncompetentMechanic
T
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2014 Specific V6 Tech
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?