New 400 HP Engine for 2010 GT at mid-year

fladriver

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Looks like the GT will be getting anew engine around mid-year, the article talks about 2010.

Ford exec confirms new ‘Coyote’ V8

Return of the 5.0: Ford Exec confirms 400 hp 'Coyote' V8 coming in 2010

 

snaggeltooth

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this is a good reason to never buy a car in its first year production run .. Wonder how much the $$$ will go up .....????

 

shatter

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There are going to be a lot of mad people that already bought 2010 Mustang GTs. I have no idea why people would buy a 2010 anyways knowing that this motor was supposed to come out in 2011.

 

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stanmckinney

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Cost could certainly be a fact with the GT already getting into the $40,000 range.
I don't know how successful the Mustang can continue to be if the cost gets above $40,000.
Also, what will the coming MPG requirements of 35 per gallon do?

 

snaggeltooth

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I think you may see it come out as a special car , like a MACH or a Cobra , I dont see MPG being a issue the DOHC engines get very good gas millage esp with a 5 speed or maybe have a 6 speed ...

 

stangdude2000

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The article on the homepage seems to insinuate its a question between 2011 or 2012. I'd love it if it came out sooner since I'm just about ready to change cars. I had been considering a preowned sporty luxury car, but an earlier release will make my choice a lot easier.

 

sabrooks

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snaggeltooth said:

this is a good reason to never buy a car in its first year production run .. Wonder how much the $$$ will go up .....????

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I agree its always better to wait a year and we knew that the 5.0 was coming

 

stangdude2000

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stanmckinney said:

Cost could certainly be a fact with the GT already getting into the $40,000 range.
I don't know how successful the Mustang can continue to be if the cost gets above $40,000.
Also, what will the coming MPG requirements of 35 per gallon do?

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Keep in mind a large portion of that cost are what I call "fluff" options. Options that are nice, but few people actually order them on their mustang. There is $2k for the glass roof, $2200 for the Nav system and $400 for the rear view camera. 18" wheels are also now standard with 19" as a $1k option rather than previously it being 17" standard and 18" option. When I option it out a 2010match my 2008 as closely as possible (only options I don't have are ambient light, and Shaker 1000/Nav), there is only a little over a $1000 difference. Not too bad considering the car is two years and one body style newer.

You are right in that approaching that $40k mark is bad news, but I think its a problem with all cars in general - not just the mustang. Think of how few interesting cars there are with sticker prices under $25k anymore. I remember when not too long ago, you could get a new 3-series with options for under $30k. Good luck finding anything close to that car for that price anymore. Now they start at almost $34k. Even the Volvo S40 is now almost $30k to start.

 

blacksheep06

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I just built a 2010 GT coupe 5spd for around 28,800 including destination charges.

Their still plenty affordable as long as you get a BASE car and are willing to settle for cloth. My 2006 GT coupe 5spd carried a MSRP of around $27,400 (paid invoice $25,400) Mine has leather though but I ordered it from the factory that way, Base GT with leather.

I'll settle for cloth before I spend 2 or 3 grand on a package deal just to get leather.

Just give me a stick and a V8 and I'm good to go.

I think a 4v 5.0 Gt will still be affordable without all the BS creature comforts.

 

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blacksheep06 said:

I think a 4v 5.0 Gt will still be affordable without all the BS creature comforts.

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Return of the Mustang LX?

 

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Power4 said:

Return of the Mustang LX?

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Now ya talkin'!


that 5.0 shortblock will be well priced... maybe get one out of a Grad present thats been wadded up while ditch hunting...