New V8 Available
#11
RE: New V8 Available
ORIGINAL: NCMustangMan
I went in April to buy a GT and was told that I could order one and may or may not get one. My wife paid cash for a Black V6 as my 50th bithday gift. It now has 2,900 miles and I have already done a lot off mods to it. I am really enjoying driving it every day. My local dealer just called and said they have a Black GT that came in today that I can have if I still want it. Knowing I am going to get a bad trade in offer and if I wait to actually sell mine, they will sell the GT out from under me. I wanted your opinions on trading, or keeping the V6. I'm happy with the V6 but the inner-man in me is crying out for those 300 horses. I would appreciate opinions from other Mustang owners before I go and drive the V8 this evening. I fear it will be to late to make an objective decison if I actually test drive it later today. Thanks
I went in April to buy a GT and was told that I could order one and may or may not get one. My wife paid cash for a Black V6 as my 50th bithday gift. It now has 2,900 miles and I have already done a lot off mods to it. I am really enjoying driving it every day. My local dealer just called and said they have a Black GT that came in today that I can have if I still want it. Knowing I am going to get a bad trade in offer and if I wait to actually sell mine, they will sell the GT out from under me. I wanted your opinions on trading, or keeping the V6. I'm happy with the V6 but the inner-man in me is crying out for those 300 horses. I would appreciate opinions from other Mustang owners before I go and drive the V8 this evening. I fear it will be to late to make an objective decison if I actually test drive it later today. Thanks
#12
RE: New V8 Available
ORIGINAL: aagvain
i did the exact same thing about a month ago. traded the v6 for the gt. i lost 2k on the trade but that was better than i was expecting. dont get me wrong, the 6 was a fun car but i'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.
i did the exact same thing about a month ago. traded the v6 for the gt. i lost 2k on the trade but that was better than i was expecting. dont get me wrong, the 6 was a fun car but i'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.
#13
RE: New V8 Available
ORIGINAL: Shifty
2k for a v6 to v8? I wouldn't feel bad about that at all. Infact, think of the HP to dollar ratio.
2k for a v6 to v8? I wouldn't feel bad about that at all. Infact, think of the HP to dollar ratio.
#14
RE: New V8 Available
I test drove the GT. As I feared, it was a life altering experience. My V6 is an auto and the GT was of course a manual tranny. My 30 mile each way commute is stop and go and takes over an hour each way. The dealer offered me $21K for my car which I paid $26 for with the factory mods. The dealer wanted $32K (plus tax, title and other junk fees) for the GT Premium with 18" tires and wheels, rear louvers, drop kit and a few other mods. That left me owing $14K since I paid cash for my V6. I passed. They called today and said they would order me a 2005 GT Premium with $1,000 down and promise an 8-10 week delivery for $28K. They claim since Dale Jarrett Ford is one of the 50 largest dealer in the country they can get one if I order before June 15th. That would give me two months to try and sell mine outright. If worse comes to worse I could write a check for the new one. I have until Monday to decide. Any thoughts on if I have a real chance to actually get a 2005? I do realy love my modified V6 but now crave the 300 hourses. Thanks a lot for all the good advice.
#16
RE: New V8 Available
Your wife must be pulling her hair out. You see my wife bought mine for my birthday and since then I'm obessed with it. I'm always reading the forum and thinking of new things to do to her. Not including the time I wash and polish the thing. Anyway give the v-6 to your wife and buy the V-8 for yourself. Either way you have the best looking mustang on this forum in my opinion. Good Luck
#17
RE: New V8 Available
I'll give you a different spin. I don't have the V8 but drove one and must agree, they're addictive. I don't know that I could bring myself to trade in a gift my wife bought for me though, even if it wasn't exactly what I wanted. For me the sentimental value would be pretty high, especially since you've had so much fun upgrading it. I know it's easy for me to say since I don't have a V8, but I'd pass if I were you and enjoy my wife's gift, she obviously loves you!
#18
RE: New V8 Available
Whats the verdict NCMustangman? Damn I'm curious? If you can afford it then you need to get it. Tell your wife you love yours so much that you wanted an upscale version. Let us know o.k.?
#19
RE: New V8 Available
My salesman is off on Mondays so I have until Tuesday at 5pm to drop off the grand and place the order. My wife drove the V6 to a meeting tonight so that may help the cause. If I do decide order the GT then I need to decide on the Premium coupe ($28K) or the Premium Vert ($32K). I should be able to get $30K for my wife's S80 Volvo selling it outright and like my V6 its paid for. What to do, what to do. I'm leaning toward ordering the Torch Red GT Coupe, keeping the V6 and hoping the wife decides we don't really need a luxury sedan anymore. I will keep everyone informed.
#20
RE: New V8 Available
I would drive the car til the 06 start to arrive. enjoy your car then sell it out right or wait til an 07 and you won't be hit so hard .as I have herd the 05 is sold out as 61500 units have sold.......