Prospective owner asks: V6 or V8?

I have spent $248 on 6 fill-ups since 7/10. That is for 93 octane and I drive quite a bit. I'm averaging just under 20 MPG(right now the gauge is showing 19.8). Figure in a V6, you might be able to get about 5 MPG better than a GT(depending on driving habit and traffic of course) and can purchase 87 for about $.20 less per gallon of 93. To me it's not a problem paying about $3 more a tank for 93 over 87 and losing a handfull of MPGs to drive and enjoy the GT. So I can't really see how the fuel mileage issue is even an issue at all between getting a 6 or an 8

I believe the V6 is made so that the car can have a reasonable introductory price. Ford has long been known in reviews to have the most practical and affordable "sports" car. V6 'Stangs in my area start out at $16,xxx; that's a heck of an advertisement. Having a V6 helps keep the car affordable to the people who would love to have one, but can't afford the higher base price of a GT.

As far as the fuel economy debate. Everybody has their opinion on that; however, the V8 gets just as good fuel economy. Many people on hear can atest to great MPG on trips with their GT's. I just took a trip to Ft. Wayne Indiana and averaged 27.7 (accoring to the trip computer) on my GT.

The reason I picked mine is because I've had V6's in the past and drove V8's. I love having the ability to have the extra power to pass, the super brakes, and the V8 roar. Just my opinion

The V6 is also what has kept the breed alive for more than 40 years especially during times of high gasoline prices and insurance.
That's a simple fact.

From the first day I got my GT I was getting 22 mpg around town and it isn't even broke in yet. For to invest in a stang, one has to go with what made them great, a V-8, anything else is just a poser. A rattlesnake with it's fangs pulled is just like any other snake, but with it's fangs, it's deadly. Do you want to be like the rest of the snakes, or do you want to be deadly ????

Lots of people buy v6's because they're young and can't afford the insurance for a GT. If you are only looking at $140 difference per year then go for the GT. As a lot of guys have posted here, the gas mileage difference is no big deal either.

This is a no brainer to me. People who like muscle cars and can afford the insurance go for the GT. The little bit extra in gas money a year is negligable compared to the extra grunt and the exhaust rumble of a v8.

BTW the 4.0 has NEVER been known for it's gas economy.

MY .02

To each their own, but if I wasn't getting a V8 in a mustang or some kind of special edition turbo package, I would just go with another vehicle all together, or be prepared to slap a power adder on it the day after I dorve it home.

scottfree said:

. A Mustang is a muscle car and demands a v8. A Mustang with no v8 is not really a mustang at all. (my opinion) I have an automatic and set cruise at 65 and get about 23-26 mpg. Get the GT!!!

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What an outlandishly ignorant and midly offensive statement. A mustang without a V8 is no mustang at all? Pshh To be quite honest I have more "fun" driving my dad's V6 convertible around town with the top down that I do my modded GT. Now, given, I choose the GT for it's impressive acoustics and look at me styling. But I would reconsider your position on that topic.

As a rebuttle I could say any mustang with no manual transmission is not really a mustang at all.

Now I know it was your opinion but the fact stands that you would not have any GT mustangs at all if it were not for the overwhelming success of the V6(not so much the 4 bangers in the 70's tho) throughout the entire production run so far.

--Sy

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I gotta go with the majority here... Unless you plan on modding a V6, I think you'll find it disappointing. The power just isn't there, that sound isn't there (...honestly, I hear the growl in my dreams), and the value will be lower on down the road. I got hands on a sheet with the Mustang Production Mix from '05 or '06, and it was at least 65% V6's.... and that's all that was left on the lots late in the year.

If you seriously drive a mild 55-60 mph all the time, you will probably have no problem getting 24MPG+. I'm getting around 18-19 on avg, but that's driving through downtown L.A. at rush hour twice a day. Anytime I can keep it moving and stay below 70mph, I get 23-24

And while most go for power, it is possible to have it tuned for efficiency's sake (blasphemy, I know.. it's like breast reductions for health reasons ) instead. You could also get your gears changed to make it more efficient. In fact, with all the things we people do to our machines to get more power, a lot of the same things can be done in a different way to make it less thirsty.

Worse comes to worst, spend another $1k-$2k on an old motorcycle and use that for your commuting, use the car for fun times.

MOST IMPORTANT: Ask yourself, why do you really want a MUSTANG?



-wwar1ace

I just flew back from Houston yesterday (which I think is the Mustang capital of the world... sheesh, they're everywhere!!) I rented a car to get back home from Detroit... and I got a V6 Mustang as a Rental..

Now that I can say I've actually drove both... WOW, am I glad I got the GT. Drive both you'll see, it's the only way to really compare, and it is night and day! The GT is just so much more fun... everything from braking to acceration. For the money, I still say GT.