22nd Dec 2010, 20:57
Why should anyone feel "inferior" about saving $6000-$8000, getting lower insurance rates and getting better fuel mileage? And why do people get so upset about engine size and horsepower? Most people buy cars because they like the styling. I have never bought a car based on horsepower. I always choose the smallest available engine in every vehicle from our large SUV to our Mustang, because any car sold in the U.S. is capable of far more than adequate performance. I suppose now people will say our SUV isn't a "real SUV" because we got the smaller engine??
And NO, you can't easily tell one Mustang from another. The quote from the "Top Gear" host was exactly right. Pick 100 people at random and show them pictures of V-6 and GT Mustangs. 99 of them (most likely all 100) will have not the slightest idea which is which. I recently read an article by another auto reviewer, who agreed with the "Top Gear" comment. He basically stated that from a few feet away, even the GT500 is virtually a carbon copy of the base 6.
The overwhelming majority of car buyers buy strictly for factors other than engine size. Even Mustang 6's outsell the GT nearly 2 to 1 (and always have). To think that because one chooses a 6 they "ought to buy a Fusion" is ludicrous. It is virtually impossible on a freeway entry ramp to accelerate at the full potential of even a Hyundai Accent, because there is always some slowpoke ahead. I have no desire to spend extra money for something I can't use without renting time at a racing facility.
12th Mar 2020, 03:01
Some people (like myself) actually WOULD prefer the GT over the V6 but... insurance for the GT is more than double that of the V6. If you could afford to get a 2011-ish with the 305 hp V6, then that to me would make a great platform to mod from; it would be nice to stomp some GT's into the ground LOL. But I do agree modding a 4.0 V6 is not worth the minimal gains in hp (unless you get a turbo or super charger). But the 05 to 09 arguably have the best looking body style of any modern stang!!! And V6 or V8, they can still look sharp with the right styling mods.
22nd Dec 2010, 16:59
It's funny though how defensive they get about their choice. They even try to make it sound like the GT drivers are the defensive ones. When has it ever been the case that the person driving the top of the line, better performing car, is jealous of the person driving the low end base car?
Having had two V8 powered Mustangs so far, I can say I am anything but hostile or jealous of anyone who chooses to drive a V6 Mustang. Drive what you like, and I'll continue to admire it as it disappears in my rear view mirror!
The V6 Mustang looks good. So does every model in my 1/18th scale collection. They were cheaper to buy too and lack any real performance. To me, that route isn't much different then buying a V6 Mustang just for looks. At least with my models, I am not expecting something that isn't there.