What would you buy?
#12
#13
I think you should remind folks about the differences in base prices for the different years. You could have a $6,000 difference between the 2005's and the 2010's.
For folks who are going to fully mod the car the 2010's upgrades become extra weight.
For folks who are going to fully mod the car the 2010's upgrades become extra weight.
#14
I have to agree with you Matafy, the '10 shaved tail lights are just wrong....the front however makes me smile!!
I haven't investigated that teck differences yet, I'd like to know what the major ones are...
With about $2k in mods on my '06 GT I can honestly say I've never driver anything like it...fun fun fun....!!!
I paid $20k and the car is in show room condition. The '10s here on Maui run around $40k.....I'm not planning to invest the $20k differnce between the two but imagine the possibilties...!!!!
I haven't investigated that teck differences yet, I'd like to know what the major ones are...
With about $2k in mods on my '06 GT I can honestly say I've never driver anything like it...fun fun fun....!!!
I paid $20k and the car is in show room condition. The '10s here on Maui run around $40k.....I'm not planning to invest the $20k differnce between the two but imagine the possibilties...!!!!
Last edited by gils maui pony; 10-20-2009 at 05:23 AM. Reason: spelling
#15
I've never owned a Mustang until I recently bought one (back in July). I test drove a 2009 and a 2010. As far as handling goes, I got a Pony package V6 because the steering seemed much tighter. Although the back end isn't what people are used to it looks fine to me. I think the lines of the 2010 look way better. Better front end, better hood. What really sold me though was the interior. I was considering other cars (Volvos, BMWs, etc.) and I bought the 2010 Mustang because the interior is friggin' beautiful!
#16
After owning Honda/Acura exclusively since '85, I was curious to test drive a Mustang after all the good press in the auto mags.
The local dealer had several '09's as well as '10's. I test drove both. While the new '09's were really being pushed with significant discounts, I bought a 10 GT.
Better interior, better sound (mechanical) and a better overall feel.
I never thought an American car would make me forget about Honda/Acura, but I am duly impressed. The overall feel of quality and the fun to drive factor caught me off guard.
Now, the difference between the '10 and '09 was not a lot, but enough to warrent the 4K difference in purchace price.
Joe F
Sterling '10 GT
The local dealer had several '09's as well as '10's. I test drove both. While the new '09's were really being pushed with significant discounts, I bought a 10 GT.
Better interior, better sound (mechanical) and a better overall feel.
I never thought an American car would make me forget about Honda/Acura, but I am duly impressed. The overall feel of quality and the fun to drive factor caught me off guard.
Now, the difference between the '10 and '09 was not a lot, but enough to warrent the 4K difference in purchace price.
Joe F
Sterling '10 GT
#18
6th Gear Member
05-09, hands down. The '10 definately has a sweet interior but IMO, Ford blew it on the exterior. As far as the extra 15 CRANK HP advertised, that's just the tune. Put a CAI & tune combo on BOTH and they both turn the same crank HP.
There have been quite a few '10 bashing threads and I hope this doesn't go there.
There have been quite a few '10 bashing threads and I hope this doesn't go there.
#19
Now the 2011... that's a different story. There will definitely be a difference in power as the new 4-cam 32-valve 5.0 liter V8 will be a significant upgrade.
So to answer the OP's question...
I would buy a 2011 5.0 GT over a 05-09 4.6 GT
I would buy a 05-09 4.6 GT over a 2010 4.6 GT
Last edited by jdmcbride; 10-21-2009 at 09:24 AM.
#20
I'm always curious about why people ask what others would do. Between your stated options (you didn't mention the '11) most everyone who owns an 05-09 is going to tell you to buy that and vice versa.
That being said, I'd buy the '10!
That being said, I'd buy the '10!
Last edited by WeinerDog; 10-21-2009 at 12:21 PM.