2015 V6 or Ecoboost? Advice
06-04-2015, 02:34 PM
#12
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 20
You are right..... I should have said go with the 2.3 or 6 with no regrets (the 6 is over $1000 cheaper, so an even greater bargain). If you want to go "premium" to get the wheels/drive-modes/leather/stereo, etc, then you would have to go with the 2.3 (not available for 6).... but it will be about $26K after incentives/rebates.
As for the 2.3 turbo.... well let's just say that I surprised myself in my choice for this engine (was gonna get the 8 before test driving). The Mustang was a bit more nimble with the lighter front end and was always ready to go even in too high a gear. That's what I was impressed with.... the good gas mileage was just a bonus.
As for the 2.3 turbo.... well let's just say that I surprised myself in my choice for this engine (was gonna get the 8 before test driving). The Mustang was a bit more nimble with the lighter front end and was always ready to go even in too high a gear. That's what I was impressed with.... the good gas mileage was just a bonus.
06-04-2015, 06:24 PM
#13
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: MI
Posts: 20
Hi-I went through a similar eval over the past few months-I finally decided on a Eco Premium and got some nice options-I have to say this-I love the 2.3 turbo. It is powerful, high tech, and yes-very Euro. Magazine road tests have 0-60 between 5.3-5.9. You will pay up for this if you go the Premium route-there is no V-6 Premium. I think you would be very happy if price is an object to go the Eco route with either a 6 speed or auto and still have a lot of car for high $20's. Either way-the ride is fantastic and the engineering is great.
06-04-2015, 08:01 PM
#14
Join Date: May 2015
Location: MS
Posts: 23
AltD, welcome to the site. I hope you learn a lot here, I sure have in the short time I've been here.
Now turbo-4 vs. V6.... depends. Do you want to start cheap and have fun upgrading it yourself? V6 for sure then. Do you want an off-the-lot high-tech torque monster? Turbo-4 is the answer. You've said that you realistically might not be making a bunch of mods, so the V6 may not be for you.
Nobody else here has mentioned it so far, but the zoom-zoom noises played through the Ecoboost's sound system rubs me the wrong way. That may be a consideration for you too, or not. But be aware of it, look into it, and decide for yourself before buying.
Now turbo-4 vs. V6.... depends. Do you want to start cheap and have fun upgrading it yourself? V6 for sure then. Do you want an off-the-lot high-tech torque monster? Turbo-4 is the answer. You've said that you realistically might not be making a bunch of mods, so the V6 may not be for you.
Nobody else here has mentioned it so far, but the zoom-zoom noises played through the Ecoboost's sound system rubs me the wrong way. That may be a consideration for you too, or not. But be aware of it, look into it, and decide for yourself before buying.
06-04-2015, 08:14 PM
#15
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 22
AltD, welcome to the site. I hope you learn a lot here, I sure have in the short time I've been here.
Now turbo-4 vs. V6.... depends. Do you want to start cheap and have fun upgrading it yourself? V6 for sure then. Do you want an off-the-lot high-tech torque monster? Turbo-4 is the answer. You've said that you realistically might not be making a bunch of mods, so the V6 may not be for you.
Nobody else here has mentioned it so far, but the zoom-zoom noises played through the Ecoboost's sound system rubs me the wrong way. That may be a consideration for you too, or not. But be aware of it, look into it, and decide for yourself before buying.
Now turbo-4 vs. V6.... depends. Do you want to start cheap and have fun upgrading it yourself? V6 for sure then. Do you want an off-the-lot high-tech torque monster? Turbo-4 is the answer. You've said that you realistically might not be making a bunch of mods, so the V6 may not be for you.
Nobody else here has mentioned it so far, but the zoom-zoom noises played through the Ecoboost's sound system rubs me the wrong way. That may be a consideration for you too, or not. But be aware of it, look into it, and decide for yourself before buying.
If I like the 4 and I can get them down to 26 out the door I might consider it.
I like some of the premium features but don't want others. I know I'm against leather right now. I had it in my Camaro and wasn't a huge fan. Looked nice but was always paranoid when people got in it.
06-04-2015, 08:15 PM
#16
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 22
You are right..... I should have said go with the 2.3 or 6 with no regrets (the 6 is over $1000 cheaper, so an even greater bargain). If you want to go "premium" to get the wheels/drive-modes/leather/stereo, etc, then you would have to go with the 2.3 (not available for 6).... but it will be about $26K after incentives/rebates.
As for the 2.3 turbo.... well let's just say that I surprised myself in my choice for this engine (was gonna get the 8 before test driving). The Mustang was a bit more nimble with the lighter front end and was always ready to go even in too high a gear. That's what I was impressed with.... the good gas mileage was just a bonus.
As for the 2.3 turbo.... well let's just say that I surprised myself in my choice for this engine (was gonna get the 8 before test driving). The Mustang was a bit more nimble with the lighter front end and was always ready to go even in too high a gear. That's what I was impressed with.... the good gas mileage was just a bonus.
06-04-2015, 08:35 PM
#17
@bluebeastsrt See I don't know if I will not plan to mod later on. To be honest, I had a Camaro for 10 years and planned on doing things to it and never did, so there's that. And I know they will come out with more aftermarket upgrades for the 6 in the future. But you are right, I will get more bang for the buck in performance upgrades with the 4.
My only bias against the 4 is when I think of a Turbo charged 4 I think import. And if I wanted the sound of an import I would get one. The other car I was looking at seriously was the FRS/BRZ, so I almost feel if I get the Ecoboost then why not get one of those instead.
The one thing that bugs me though is how Ford is making the 6 without any optional upgrades. You have the std 051A package and thats it. They are forcing the hands of people to buy the Ecoboost if they want more then stock.
My only bias against the 4 is when I think of a Turbo charged 4 I think import. And if I wanted the sound of an import I would get one. The other car I was looking at seriously was the FRS/BRZ, so I almost feel if I get the Ecoboost then why not get one of those instead.
The one thing that bugs me though is how Ford is making the 6 without any optional upgrades. You have the std 051A package and thats it. They are forcing the hands of people to buy the Ecoboost if they want more then stock.
06-05-2015, 03:04 PM
#18
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 22
They are basically reusing the same V6 engine in the 2015 that they have in yours correct? If so then it wouldn't too much longer that I will start seeing more mods and accessories for it then. Right now I see more for the Ecoboost.
06-05-2015, 05:17 PM
#19
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 20
With the 2.3T for the Mustang (marketed as a "performance upgrade") and the same 2.3T as the engine for the new Focus RS... the V6 turbo EB as the favored F150 engine as well as the high performance engine chosen for the GT, it seems the Ford direction is most definitely going with this new engine design..... it kinda looks like they may be even be planning to phasing out other engine choices eventually to get their overall gas mileage figures better (except for the Coyote of course). I was there at the 1964 worlds fair for the Mustang debut .... now I finally got one!
06-05-2015, 07:52 PM
#20
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 22
Test Drive Tomorrow
So the test drive is tomorrow and I will post my first impressions after I get back. We cannot purchase anything until the end of the month so I will have a few weeks to make up my mind and maybe the dealership will throw more incentives my way as it gets closer to the end of the month.
After reading your comments and talking to others I am really torn. I have always second guessed all my purchases no matter how much research I did before hand. I do this with TVs, game consoles, computers..
After reading your comments and talking to others I am really torn. I have always second guessed all my purchases no matter how much research I did before hand. I do this with TVs, game consoles, computers..