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$5k more for a GT worth it?

Old 08-11-2011, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by scott4.6
gt for sure. better rims, better suspension, better brakes, way better engine, better trans, way better all around. do it !! you will be glad you did.

Better rims hehehe.
Never heard that one before as far as a reason to get the GT over the V6 lol!
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:25 AM
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pros n cons then go test drive both.

3.7 - cheaper, better fuel econ, cheaper insurance, 305hp
5.0 - v8 sound, 412hp, warranty
3.7 procharged - roughly same price as gt, no warranty, but 475hp, sleeper car

is this a weekend car or a dd?
honestly im quite happy with my v6, great power for a 6 and decent fuel econ as well, important as its a dd
if this is gonna be a weekend warrior then by all means get the gt then procharge that for 650hp
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by scott4.6
gt for sure. better rims, better suspension, better brakes, way better engine, better trans, way better all around. do it !! you will be glad you did.
i'll give ya everything else even the rims haha, but you do realize that its the exact same tranny in both the 6 and the gt right? getrag mt82
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:36 AM
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no one here can make that desision foryou test drive both and go with your gut Screw the haters on both sides
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:53 AM
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Both cars are great. No hater here.

I just noticed he is looking to make big power so the GT is well worth the 5k. ESPECIALLY if he is talking about supercharging the sixxer instead
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Old 08-11-2011, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by boomee
no one here can make that desision foryou test drive both and go with your gut Screw the haters on both sides

No one's trying to make a decision the dude asked for opinions..
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Old 08-11-2011, 07:55 AM
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Do what Nuke did...
Get a g/f and buy both the V6 and the GT!
Best of both worlds!
Plus, you'll have something to do when you're not out stompin' the streets in your 5 point OH!

lol
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Old 08-11-2011, 08:31 AM
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If you consider the V6, you will always wonder what if?

Personally, I had a v6 Mustang. It just didn't feel like a "real" Mustang to me. No matter what I did to justify it.

I only picked up my 2012 GT last week, and the payments are going to suck. But let me tell you, everytime I start that engine and step on it, I knew I made 100% the right choice. It's def worth the extra money.
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Old 08-11-2011, 11:17 AM
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As a V6 owner, to answer your original question..... YES
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Old 08-11-2011, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 92hatchLX
If you can afford it definitely go for the 5.0. It will come stock with the power you want and if you don't plan on tuning or it or going too crazy you can keep your warranty vs a procharged v6 that the motor most likely would not be covered under warranty.
I said I might consider procharging it~ being that it will be a DD for a a year or two I wouldnt be looking to mod right away thats for sure.

Originally Posted by ironh19
v6 aint a mustang not even the new one, GT all the way!
Thats really sad to hear..

Originally Posted by scott4.6
gt for sure. better rims, better suspension, better brakes, way better engine, better trans, way better all around. do it !! you will be glad you did.
Rims dont make the car go and it uses the same somewhat faulty MT82 as the 3.7, in this case the GT is a stick and the v6 an auto so I kind of feel more secure having the auto~ R.I.P. Tremec

Originally Posted by boomee
no one here can make that desision foryou test drive both and go with your gut Screw the haters on both sides
IM sure that owning a mustang again period and coming from my old 160hp accord that both will feel amazing..

Originally Posted by GTjoe49
Do what Nuke did...
Get a g/f and buy both the V6 and the GT!
Best of both worlds!
Plus, you'll have something to do when you're not out stompin' the streets in your 5 point OH!

lol
Women are bad investments today! Learned that the hard way!

I guess I'll see when I test drive them~ I forgot to say the Gt is a 2012

My total discounts would put it around 28k-29k.
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