2008 GT
07-05-2008, 08:12 PM
#11
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ontario (Canada)
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RE: 2008 GT
ORIGINAL: GidyupGo
Not so fast. My auto is up to 28 mpg everyday on a 70 miles round trip commute with my 3.31 gears. On a DD with gas prices, come on.................
ORIGINAL: SirKnightTG
I'm going to be looking into an 08 GT with a manual. I just can't stand the auto anymore, even after a good tune. It's also a DD too. Get the manual. Real mustangs have manuals.
Plus you'll get better MPG and a lot more HP to the real wheels.
Manual.
Yup.
I'm going to be looking into an 08 GT with a manual. I just can't stand the auto anymore, even after a good tune. It's also a DD too. Get the manual. Real mustangs have manuals.
Plus you'll get better MPG and a lot more HP to the real wheels.Manual.
Yup.
Not so fast. My auto is up to 28 mpg everyday on a 70 miles round trip commute with my 3.31 gears. On a DD with gas prices, come on.................
07-05-2008, 08:21 PM
#12
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: NY - City of pot holes
Posts: 156
RE: 2008 GT
I live in Staten Island, work in Brooklyn, Frequent Manhattan; and have a 5spd. There are times that the 5spd is a pain in the neck when the Belt Pkwy is going too slow to maintain 1st gear, (makes me consider 4:10 gears even more - but will kill me on the long trips).
My 06 GT get's 29 MPG from SI to work in Brooklyn when driving EASY, (most fuel efficient in 5th gear @ 65 - 70 MPH). Driving moderate gets me anywhere from 22 - 25 easily. When I drop the hammer I'm looking at about 8 MPG. Wouldn't trade the manual or the 4.6 for anything. The fun factor out weighs the MPG / shift factor by FAR !
My girlfriend has the 04 V6 convert and when I was offloading13 OEM Torque Thrust / Pirelli'sI tried to hook her up with 4. It will not happen. (Still have 4 left).
I have the Shaker 1000 w/ Subwoof and think it's great for an OEM but definately not awesome. Good enough for me because I'm not an audio buff ! I listen to the motor more than the radio.
Good luck and let us know when you get her.
PS: When I got it I wasmoderately disappointed with the power / throttle response. When I did the CAI + Tune I said, "now that's how a stock mustang should feel". I reccommend that you Consider a CAI / Tune as part of your initial purchase. The throttle response is worth it alone, (you cant even blip the throttle between downshifts with the OEM delay).
My 06 GT get's 29 MPG from SI to work in Brooklyn when driving EASY, (most fuel efficient in 5th gear @ 65 - 70 MPH). Driving moderate gets me anywhere from 22 - 25 easily. When I drop the hammer I'm looking at about 8 MPG. Wouldn't trade the manual or the 4.6 for anything. The fun factor out weighs the MPG / shift factor by FAR !
My girlfriend has the 04 V6 convert and when I was offloading13 OEM Torque Thrust / Pirelli'sI tried to hook her up with 4. It will not happen. (Still have 4 left).
I have the Shaker 1000 w/ Subwoof and think it's great for an OEM but definately not awesome. Good enough for me because I'm not an audio buff ! I listen to the motor more than the radio.
Good luck and let us know when you get her.
PS: When I got it I wasmoderately disappointed with the power / throttle response. When I did the CAI + Tune I said, "now that's how a stock mustang should feel". I reccommend that you Consider a CAI / Tune as part of your initial purchase. The throttle response is worth it alone, (you cant even blip the throttle between downshifts with the OEM delay).
07-05-2008, 08:39 PM
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Ontario,Canada
Posts: 3,471
RE: 2008 GT
ORIGINAL: SuPa StaLLiOn 7
I got a 2000 V6 with over 115,000 miles. I'm seriously thinking about getting a GT around Columbus Day, because that's when the biggest sales come out. I'll take a 2008, since it will be cheaper than the '09's. I know gas would probably be a little more, but I can handle it. Do you guys have any pointers for me? I would really appreciate your help.
I got a 2000 V6 with over 115,000 miles. I'm seriously thinking about getting a GT around Columbus Day, because that's when the biggest sales come out. I'll take a 2008, since it will be cheaper than the '09's. I know gas would probably be a little more, but I can handle it. Do you guys have any pointers for me? I would really appreciate your help.
07-05-2008, 09:11 PM
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The High Country
Posts: 3,547
RE: 2008 GT
ORIGINAL: duckbubbles
When I was car shopping in late August of '07, I ended up with my '08 Mustang. The selection of '07's was pretty slim, mostly V6's with autos. There weren't any GT's. I wanted a manual and haven't regretted it at all, even when commuting. It's just more fun to drive and I enjoy driving a lot more than I used to. You steer an auto but you DRIVE a manual.
Just some food for thought.
Frank
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When I was car shopping in late August of '07, I ended up with my '08 Mustang. The selection of '07's was pretty slim, mostly V6's with autos. There weren't any GT's. I wanted a manual and haven't regretted it at all, even when commuting. It's just more fun to drive and I enjoy driving a lot more than I used to. You steer an auto but you DRIVE a manual.
Just some food for thought.
Frank
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You drive in a straight line. An auto needs to be able to steer in order to overtake you on the left.
07-07-2008, 08:43 AM
#16
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RE: 2008 GT
^ I agree with the above statement..... all the money I put into the car already (I try not to count) I could probably have a whipple H.O.
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07-07-2008, 09:12 AM
#17
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07-07-2008, 09:28 AM
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07-07-2008, 02:59 PM
#20
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RE: 2008 GT
I bought the7/75 ESP (buddy hooked me up at cost) and I havea great "RELATIONSHIP" 
with my dealership mechanic so My warranty is not void; but,I THINK A SUPERCHARGER IS A DEAL BREAKER. That's why I'm waiting on the S/C. Building for turns right now and by the time I'm done my 75,000 will be up and I will be ready for the Saleen S/C.
So SONICBOOST3brings me to my next suggestion - dont buy the ESP if you're looking to S/C or mod motor right out of the gate. You get the factory 3/36 and hedge your bet on when you plan to install. For my puoposes - 10 min will reverse CAI / Tune if I need to.
Have to admit - can't wait for the blower though.
with my dealership mechanic so My warranty is not void; but,I THINK A SUPERCHARGER IS A DEAL BREAKER. That's why I'm waiting on the S/C. Building for turns right now and by the time I'm done my 75,000 will be up and I will be ready for the Saleen S/C.So SONICBOOST3brings me to my next suggestion - dont buy the ESP if you're looking to S/C or mod motor right out of the gate. You get the factory 3/36 and hedge your bet on when you plan to install. For my puoposes - 10 min will reverse CAI / Tune if I need to.
Have to admit - can't wait for the blower though.