22nd Nov 2010, 12:14
To 15:49.
Everything you said about V6 Mustang drivers is true, they seem to have the need to prove something and justify having only a V6 Mustang. A Mustang is not a Mustang unless it has a V8. Ford seems to have goofed in their marketing of their V6 Mustang. They were gearing for the 18-45 ladies for their V6 Mustangs and actually attracted some males in that demographic as well.
22nd Nov 2010, 13:49
Well you are forgetting one thing that's not so cheap... the cost of the classic car! How many people can afford to have a $30K car that they drive so little. It is a nice dream, but you need lots of cash for one as loans are tough to get these days. You also need extra space to garage that classic, or you are paying for storage space.
You are right though... classic cars are really fun to own. I do, however, think the 2011 Mustang is the best they have ever produced. It gives you the best of all worlds when owning a fast fun car.
22nd Nov 2010, 15:58
I really have no problems with anyone who wants to own a V6 powered Mustang. I just wish they would keep the comments about wasted money and extra insurance and gas to themselves.
Like I said, anyone who complains about these things either can't afford a GT, or they are driving the wrong car and should be in a Fusion instead!
23rd Nov 2010, 12:08
V6 Mustang owners say these things to justify having a V6 Mustang because when people envision the Mustangs performance and iconic image, they envision a Mustang with a V8.
23rd Nov 2010, 15:44
It's not true that you need 30k to buy a good muscle car. You can find an older Mustang 3 to 5k and do it yourself with hard work. My son did his in high school and knew little about cars.
The Mustang has every part available; it's easy to locate new or used parts. Many GMs are the same way. Stick with 2 door popular cars, preferably manual trans cars, if not a Mustang. He joined a Mustang club, and asked other owners and restored his. Swap meets or eBay off old parts, eBay again for upgraded parts to restore. . You can buy done ones for 10k range; nice drivers.
Other nice drivers for cruise nights from other brands are 12 to 15k. If you show cars, sure you can spend more. Unless you are mortgage or daycare poor, there's lots of cars out there. I buy used and as nice as I can afford. It's cheaper to buy ones fixed up vs restore. Save some paychecks and pick brains and learn. Some people have to have brand new though.
If you find an older car, buy a popular brand, not just a cheap older car. You can lose money doing so. Mustangs are great, 2 door Novas up to 72. 2nd gen Camaros, Firebird or similar, but 4 doors avoid.
23rd Nov 2010, 17:20
I don't have to justify owning a V-6 Mustang. After 3 V-8's, I grew tired of paying 40% higher insurance premiums, getting 30% worse fuel mileage and paying 7 grand more to start with for a car with power no one can legally use anywhere in the U.S. $7000 more for a bare-bones GT that is a whopping one second faster to 60 than my loaded V-6 makes no sense to me.
24th Nov 2010, 10:54
I had a couple 4 doors, and pumped a lot of money in them. A mistake. Motor work and restoration not worth it. Some take an older street rod and fill in delete the rear handles, but it's never going to be a 2 door. If you roll in a 55 Chevrolet 4 door, no one is going to say anything at cruise night though. But they think too bad it's not a 2 door.
I did take the automatic trans, and changed the column and put in 4 speeds. I like older Mustangs. We did a 'restified" 66 with a 95 drivetrain and retro air. Cool combo old and new. I have found people still really like numbers matching, build sheets, but then there are those that like options like factory air, tilt wheel, power windows etc. which makes older muscle cars even more desirable. Good luck!
24th Nov 2010, 12:14
Enjoy your V6 Mustang knowing it's neither a performance car nor a muscle car. If you must have a V6 for gas savings as you put it, maybe you should've chosen a Fusion or Taurus. Three of my female friends have V6 Mustangs, ranging in years from 2003, 2005 and 2010, so if you fall into that demographic, Ford's marketing department met its goal in its advertising for the 18-45 females.
24th Nov 2010, 16:37
We had 2 95 GTs; a coupe and a convertible, and toyed around with building a sleeper out of a non GT car. But it seemed a waste of time. Rather than trade an older Mustang with a V8 for a 6, why not redo it? Pull the motor and build it up. We bought a small truck to run around in that was good on gas, and we didn't care about for a daily driver The Mustangs were daily drivers before mods were done. Fun for racing and cruise nights ..
25th Nov 2010, 00:56
I find it a little amusing that V-8 Mustang owners feel such a need to bash those who choose the V-6 (a majority of Mustang buyers).
25th Nov 2010, 12:24
As an owner of a 2010 Mustang GT, I can tell you for a fact that every time I spot a Mustang owner driving recklessly, it's one with a V6. They have a constant need to try and show the public that he's driving a fast car, a Mustang. I also would like to point out that on more than 3 occasions while I was at a traffic light, a V6 Mustang would not even line itself up against me. Come on, they realize they have a Mustang with 3/4 of a real engine.
21st Nov 2010, 17:28
Actually if you want to be practical, buy an older Mustang or any older other muscle car, and get classic car insurance. There are several insurers I happen to use, Hagerty, and my insurance is in the $200 range each for each of mine. Sure you can drive them only 2500 miles a year, but I do shows and cruises, and never hit that number. That is actually a lot.
I drive big blocks, 4 speeds, and it is absolutely no comparison. Why buy a 6, and why buy an automatic! I can't imagine the resale is better; who wants a 6? It's sorely lacking.
If you are driving to work, buy a daily driver and it's even better. I hate driving my new car, and it makes pulling the awesome older ones out of the garage a great experience. The new cars are too insulated from the road for my tastes. I like owning my older ones, having extremely cheap classic insurance, and it's there when you want it.
If you have family, bills etc, what's a couple hundred bucks a year to insure to drive on weekends and hit cruise nights and shows! I fill up once a month with 93 octane, but so what. It's still cheap.
I can work on my own cars; quite simple, a piece of cake, and I use synthetic oil filters so they don't sit and sludge. Put the battery maintainer on for the winter snow months, and rust out the new boring buggy to go to work.