2010 GT Test Drive
04-10-2009, 03:37 PM
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2010 GT Test Drive
While getting my first oil change in my F150, I was walking the lot looking at the new cars. I noticed the 2010 Mustangs, especailly a White GT. It had a 5 speed auto, upgraded wheels and back up camera; MSRP about $34,000.00. As a past owner of Mustangs, an 02 5.0 LX 5 speed notchback and an 04 GT, I have a spot in my heart for them. I was so tempted to ask to take a test drive, but didn't want to bother the salesman or take time away from a possible sale so I didn't.
Low and behold, the Finance Manager saw me and came out with the keys saying " Hey Paul, you want to take it for a spin". When we took off, I was very conservative with my driving. He advised me "give it some gas, punch it. I have the traction control on" He also told me he took it out and took off the TC, "no problems lighting them up"
Here are my thoughts.
Exterior:
Minor changes over the pervious model, seems a littler rounder and muscular. I realy like the upgraded wheels. Overall a good update.
Interior:
High quality materials, especailly the leather seats. It was on par with my 09 Lariat, but felt cramped. The back seats were pretty much a joke and not for adults. Everything felt tight and well put together.
Engine:
Before my 09 Lariat, I owned a 06 IS 350, so I will compare it to my old Lexus. This car is fast. My seat of the pants guess would be 0-60 in the low 5 seconds and 1/4 mile mid to high 13.'s. It felt a little quicker then the IS. What really makes the difference is the SWEET sounds the engine makes. The exhaust has a nice rumble upon start up, and just gets better the more you gun it. You can also hear the engine sucking air when giving it some gas. Again, the engine sounds terrific compared to the non sounds the Lexus made.
All in all it is a very nice update and feel it is Fords best effort in the Mustang to date.
One more thing as you probably already know. Never buy the first Mustang GT to hit the dealership. Everyone has driven the crap out of it.
Low and behold, the Finance Manager saw me and came out with the keys saying " Hey Paul, you want to take it for a spin". When we took off, I was very conservative with my driving. He advised me "give it some gas, punch it. I have the traction control on" He also told me he took it out and took off the TC, "no problems lighting them up"
Here are my thoughts.
Exterior:
Minor changes over the pervious model, seems a littler rounder and muscular. I realy like the upgraded wheels. Overall a good update.
Interior:
High quality materials, especailly the leather seats. It was on par with my 09 Lariat, but felt cramped. The back seats were pretty much a joke and not for adults. Everything felt tight and well put together.
Engine:
Before my 09 Lariat, I owned a 06 IS 350, so I will compare it to my old Lexus. This car is fast. My seat of the pants guess would be 0-60 in the low 5 seconds and 1/4 mile mid to high 13.'s. It felt a little quicker then the IS. What really makes the difference is the SWEET sounds the engine makes. The exhaust has a nice rumble upon start up, and just gets better the more you gun it. You can also hear the engine sucking air when giving it some gas. Again, the engine sounds terrific compared to the non sounds the Lexus made.
All in all it is a very nice update and feel it is Fords best effort in the Mustang to date.
One more thing as you probably already know. Never buy the first Mustang GT to hit the dealership. Everyone has driven the crap out of it.
Last edited by pkvir; 04-10-2009 at 03:42 PM.
04-12-2009, 02:16 AM
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you make a great point there with the comparison to the Lexus.
While it and other foreign cars (350Z/ 370Z) offer similar performance they just don't offer the sound of the big American V8! Nor do they offer the roomy cockpit or trunk!
The price of the loaded GT's is almost $9000 more than older 2008/09's left, but I feel the improved suspension, intake, leather and available 3.73 and Track Pack is worth the extra bucks. Won't pay MSRP though, so I'll wait for a deal.
While it and other foreign cars (350Z/ 370Z) offer similar performance they just don't offer the sound of the big American V8! Nor do they offer the roomy cockpit or trunk!
The price of the loaded GT's is almost $9000 more than older 2008/09's left, but I feel the improved suspension, intake, leather and available 3.73 and Track Pack is worth the extra bucks. Won't pay MSRP though, so I'll wait for a deal.
04-12-2009, 09:46 PM
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No problem; you will not be dissapointed. If I was in the market for a 2 door (Muscle) car, the 2010 Mustang would be it. I really like the direction Ford is taking in quality. The wheels you have in the pictures are the ones on the Stang I drove; they are really nice.
Last edited by pkvir; 04-12-2009 at 09:48 PM.
04-12-2009, 10:15 PM
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The reviews I've heard are very promising - can't wait to drive it.
04-13-2009, 08:29 PM
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Yes, very nice wheels and what comes standard on the GT. I saw a V6 model, grabber blue like this one, next to the brand new 2009 models and the wheels look significantly bigger and nicer than the '09s.
The reviews I've heard are very promising - can't wait to drive it.
The reviews I've heard are very promising - can't wait to drive it.
04-13-2009, 09:36 PM
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04-15-2009, 12:17 PM
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I just test drove a brand new 2010 Mustang GT Premium with 5-speed and leather and so on... First impressions.. WOW. I want one... Car was White exterior with red leather interior and the interior is definitely an upgrade materials wise. I love the way the whole thing flows.
I am seriously re-considering the additions of upgrades to my current 'stang and just using that money towards a new 2010. The white looks good, gold is ugly, silver is ugly dark grey looks nice, red looks awesome and Kona Blue is the bomb..... With my X-Plan I can get the car listed at $33K for just over $31K.....they had a stripped GT with cloth for invoice of $27, 244.... Not bad.
The rear of the car looks better in person and definitely looks better on some colors more than others. For those bitching about the molding along the bottom of the car being black....isn't the current GT500 black along the bottom moulding?? The (10) 2008 - 2009 GT500s my dealer had at the lot all had black on the bottom. Before you bad mouth the car i suggest spending some time in it and really look this car over. I am not crazy in love with the rear of the car..but in certain colors it looks good. I am however IN LOVE WITH THE REST OF THE CAR!!!
I am seriously re-considering the additions of upgrades to my current 'stang and just using that money towards a new 2010. The white looks good, gold is ugly, silver is ugly dark grey looks nice, red looks awesome and Kona Blue is the bomb..... With my X-Plan I can get the car listed at $33K for just over $31K.....they had a stripped GT with cloth for invoice of $27, 244.... Not bad.
The rear of the car looks better in person and definitely looks better on some colors more than others. For those bitching about the molding along the bottom of the car being black....isn't the current GT500 black along the bottom moulding?? The (10) 2008 - 2009 GT500s my dealer had at the lot all had black on the bottom. Before you bad mouth the car i suggest spending some time in it and really look this car over. I am not crazy in love with the rear of the car..but in certain colors it looks good. I am however IN LOVE WITH THE REST OF THE CAR!!!
04-16-2009, 08:52 AM
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The wheels shown in that pic on the Grabber Blue are the Option wheels according to the dealer i was at yesterday. They are 19". There is a 18" wheels that looks similar but the spokes are thicker and painted that are standard on GT
04-17-2009, 04:36 PM
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I got a Mustang 2010 brochure the other day from a dealer. Not the one that Ford mail but a thicker one with all the options and specs. It says, there is "interior trunk release". Does anyone knows where it is situated?