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Old 02-13-2008, 10:22 PM
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Default V6 or V8?

I need cold hard facts on this.

Is the V6 enough for posing? I'm getting the car solely for posing not for racing or much of anything other than getting me to work and back. The car is going to be turned into a Shelby replica.

The only difference I see would be the 1 mile on the Miles per Gallon. And the price which is negligeable I guess. I can talk my way down on the price.

Please tell me theres only a one mile per gallon difference between the V6 and V8. Anything else?

I really want the automatic.

I've only test driven the 2008 Pony Package white auto.
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:26 PM
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Default RE: V6 or V8?

This should be an interesting conversation.



... anyway.. with the right mods (the ones i have ) the v6 is plenty for most people.. it's a very well balanced car.

If you can afford the GT and money isn't an issue.. .. there really is no reason not to get it, imho.


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Old 02-13-2008, 10:28 PM
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get the v8 its good on gas i get 24 to 27 highway in gas depending on how i drive
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:30 PM
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Well money is an issue, but fora 1mile per gallon difference I'll spring for the V8.I don't want to send my money to Saudi Arabia or Venezualeale.

Get me?

If I can have the 8 without breaking the bank on a fuel surcharge I'll be cool.

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Old 02-13-2008, 10:31 PM
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IMHO i would take a stock v8 over a modded v6
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:32 PM
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99% of the world won't know the difference on the street between a V6. a GT, a bullit and even a Shelby. Its all just a mustang to them.

Theres absolutely no point in buying a bigger engine or anything like that if you don't care about performance. Thats like buying a truck when you have no intention of ever carrying anything. Oh wait, I just described 75% of truck owners. Well, ignore that last statement then.... The point is get the V6.
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:33 PM
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IMO I have a V6 and i probably get worse MPG than some GT's....its all about how you drive your car but nothing beats the sound of a V8. Good luck with your decision.
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:33 PM
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The gas difference is not that great. I have a 6.. and with my mods and driving habits.. I get 16 to 18 mpg with mostly city driving. I get about 21mpg on the highway averaging 80mph.


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Well money is an issue, but for a 1 mile per gallon difference I'll spring for the V8. I don't want to send my money to Saudi Arabia or Venezualeale.

Get me?

If I can have the 8 without breaking the bank on a fuel surcharge I'll be cool.

thanks
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:34 PM
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i don't know about the v6 but i get about average 23mpg with 70% highway and 30% city. i have seen 25mpg on the highway only cruising at 75mph.
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Ohnoesaz and sandman couldnt have made it any clearer. Its completely up to you.
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