Anyone have this version?
05-21-2015, 05:55 PM
#2
Hey Cam,
It's funny, I was just thinking this same thing myself!
Coming from my 6 Speed Manual 2014 GT and jumping into the driver seat of our automatic Eco-boost, it's hard to tell which one I like more! This thing is a blast to drive and I take it out whenever I can.
That being said, I don't think I could give up my manual V8. It really is personal preference but I wouldn't mind either!
-Will
05-23-2015, 01:13 PM
#3
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 20
Cam, Will...
Just got my own EB/auto w/50yr trim (but not perf pkg)..... and I like it quite a bit. I compared it to my 2011/6 and the new GT. Of course the GT was all that you expect, but I was impressed with the more agile-handling in the EB. Since I spend most of my time on public roads (mostly with other cars on it of course), I didn't find the power lacking.... in fact when cruising at (near) the speed limit, the EB will pull strongly even from 6th gear, in fact noticeably better than the 6 (and even the 8). In the real world these are the important differences to me, not the theoretical top-end.
In the near future I may up the performance with a tune, then maybe the air-intake, etc. I am also pulling an average (for N Texas highways/suburban with lots of quick passes, etc) gas mileage of 27-29 MPG and up to mid 30's on cruise control. For long car trips on interstates, this is all good.
I do really love this car.
Bob
Just got my own EB/auto w/50yr trim (but not perf pkg)..... and I like it quite a bit. I compared it to my 2011/6 and the new GT. Of course the GT was all that you expect, but I was impressed with the more agile-handling in the EB. Since I spend most of my time on public roads (mostly with other cars on it of course), I didn't find the power lacking.... in fact when cruising at (near) the speed limit, the EB will pull strongly even from 6th gear, in fact noticeably better than the 6 (and even the 8). In the real world these are the important differences to me, not the theoretical top-end.
In the near future I may up the performance with a tune, then maybe the air-intake, etc. I am also pulling an average (for N Texas highways/suburban with lots of quick passes, etc) gas mileage of 27-29 MPG and up to mid 30's on cruise control. For long car trips on interstates, this is all good.
I do really love this car.
Bob
05-24-2015, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: NY
Posts: 478
Cam, Will...
Just got my own EB/auto w/50yr trim (but not perf pkg)..... and I like it quite a bit. I compared it to my 2011/6 and the new GT. Of course the GT was all that you expect, but I was impressed with the more agile-handling in the EB. Since I spend most of my time on public roads (mostly with other cars on it of course), I didn't find the power lacking.... in fact when cruising at (near) the speed limit, the EB will pull strongly even from 6th gear, in fact noticeably better than the 6 (and even the 8). In the real world these are the important differences to me, not the theoretical top-end.
In the near future I may up the performance with a tune, then maybe the air-intake, etc. I am also pulling an average (for N Texas highways/suburban with lots of quick passes, etc) gas mileage of 27-29 MPG and up to mid 30's on cruise control. For long car trips on interstates, this is all good.
I do really love this car.
Bob
Just got my own EB/auto w/50yr trim (but not perf pkg)..... and I like it quite a bit. I compared it to my 2011/6 and the new GT. Of course the GT was all that you expect, but I was impressed with the more agile-handling in the EB. Since I spend most of my time on public roads (mostly with other cars on it of course), I didn't find the power lacking.... in fact when cruising at (near) the speed limit, the EB will pull strongly even from 6th gear, in fact noticeably better than the 6 (and even the 8). In the real world these are the important differences to me, not the theoretical top-end.
In the near future I may up the performance with a tune, then maybe the air-intake, etc. I am also pulling an average (for N Texas highways/suburban with lots of quick passes, etc) gas mileage of 27-29 MPG and up to mid 30's on cruise control. For long car trips on interstates, this is all good.
I do really love this car.
Bob
05-26-2015, 04:35 PM
#6
Cam, Will...
Just got my own EB/auto w/50yr trim (but not perf pkg)..... and I like it quite a bit. I compared it to my 2011/6 and the new GT. Of course the GT was all that you expect, but I was impressed with the more agile-handling in the EB. Since I spend most of my time on public roads (mostly with other cars on it of course), I didn't find the power lacking.... in fact when cruising at (near) the speed limit, the EB will pull strongly even from 6th gear, in fact noticeably better than the 6 (and even the 8). In the real world these are the important differences to me, not the theoretical top-end.
In the near future I may up the performance with a tune, then maybe the air-intake, etc. I am also pulling an average (for N Texas highways/suburban with lots of quick passes, etc) gas mileage of 27-29 MPG and up to mid 30's on cruise control. For long car trips on interstates, this is all good.
I do really love this car.
Bob
Just got my own EB/auto w/50yr trim (but not perf pkg)..... and I like it quite a bit. I compared it to my 2011/6 and the new GT. Of course the GT was all that you expect, but I was impressed with the more agile-handling in the EB. Since I spend most of my time on public roads (mostly with other cars on it of course), I didn't find the power lacking.... in fact when cruising at (near) the speed limit, the EB will pull strongly even from 6th gear, in fact noticeably better than the 6 (and even the 8). In the real world these are the important differences to me, not the theoretical top-end.
In the near future I may up the performance with a tune, then maybe the air-intake, etc. I am also pulling an average (for N Texas highways/suburban with lots of quick passes, etc) gas mileage of 27-29 MPG and up to mid 30's on cruise control. For long car trips on interstates, this is all good.
I do really love this car.
Bob
-Will
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