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Old 02-11-2009, 05:05 PM
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its about time i got into a new car so i'm looking at 05-09 mustang gt convertibles and i just wanted to know are there any big differences from year to year? and are there any particular ones you guys prefer? thanks!!!
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Old 02-11-2009, 06:09 PM
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07-09 GT's don't have the 3.55 gears standard. They come with 3.31 gears standard.

07-09 GT's have an auxiliary audio jack in the center console.

I know I'm missing some things, but...meh. The 05+ models are pretty much all the same haha.

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Old 02-11-2009, 06:59 PM
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Not that much difference. Get the car and watch the fun meter rise.
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Old 02-11-2009, 07:01 PM
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07's have a finer tuned suspension over 05-06, and 08-09 have even better spring rate over 07.....the newer the better the suspension but I'ld change it anyway.

P.S. 05-06 didn't have standard 3.55, those were factory installed options all the way through 08.
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I have an 08 gt for sale heh... but its not a convertible
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Old 02-11-2009, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 2007VistaBlueGT
07's have a finer tuned suspension over 05-06, and 08-09 have even better spring rate over 07.....the newer the better the suspension but I'ld change it anyway.

P.S. 05-06 didn't have standard 3.55, those were factory installed options all the way through 08.
Really? I could have sworn that 3.55's were standard on GT's through 2006. My bad.
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Old 02-11-2009, 10:56 PM
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i requested 3.55's and the salesperson looked at me like i had 10 heads. He didnt even know that it was an option. 3.31's were standard 3.55's are upgraded i think it was around 500 more.
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Old 02-12-2009, 01:00 PM
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well thanks guys i appreciate it. i'm really excited about it. i'm still keeping my fox but it's just time to get something a little more comfortable and something where i can count on stuff not breaking as often. the only problem i am having is finding a used one with the options i want. i want a gt 'vert with an auto tranny (my fox is a 5speed and i dont really want another one) and cloth seats. all the cars i am finding in my area have leather arrrrrrr and i just never liked leather seats. they just get too hot in the florida sun.

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