Hey guys, I just thought you'd like to know how much my girlfriend kicks booty. I'm saving up for a new mustang for next year and ever since the '05 model came out, I can't go a day without talking about how much I want one. Well, my 25th birthday was this past friday and she surprised me by saying "I can't buy you a new car, but this is the next best thing." So she drives me up to the ford dealership and rents me one for the weekend of my birthday. I'm 25, so technically I can rent cars! Yeah, got a '05 V6 (they don't rent GTs) Legend Lime CONVERTABLE!! Awesome, absolutely amazing. Sure it's Houston and it's hot, but who cares! Top went down immediately and drove off.

Anyways, I have to return it tomorrow unfortunately and go back to my wonderful '99 Corolla, but I wanted some of your guys' and girls' opinions. I'm really glad I had the chance to keep it for so long, this way I can get a better idea of what type of car it is. As much as I wanted the GT before, I finally realized how much gas it eats up, and I only drove the V6. I mean I think Ford put a gas dispenser button on this thing to just dump gas, sure it's the accelerator, but oh well. I planned on buying this as my daily driver since I would give the Corolla to my brother who needs it. So I would have to spend big $ on gas. Also, being 25 I'm afraid the insurance (despite going down some) will be quite high. Plus I'm applying to both med & nursing school, so I'm not sure if I should dish out this much $$ on the car and for driving it. Another thing is I'm not sure if I am fond of sporty suspensions, just the stiff ride, feeling every bump on the road. So I thought about just getting a regular sedan, like the new Jetta which starts @ $18k. We'll see. I do love the look and power of the car though, that is unmistakable. So I'm not sure what to do, just wanted opinions to save for the Mustang or go with a sedan that's a little more comfortable. Regardless I won't buy til end of this year or next year b/c I'm saving up so I have time. Thanks for the input! I'll try to get some pics of the car before I have to return her tomorrow

 

Dude! She loves you BIG TIME. And you owe her even BIGGER time!

Better start doing some tongue exercises. She deserves it![8D]

 

Dude....get the GT..you won't regret it. You will hate yourself everytime a Mustang passes your Jetta....If you can make it work...do it. Good luck...you got the girl, now get the car [sm=exactly.gif]

 

Go with the Mustang.What do you expect me to say your on a Mustang website.lol

 

Drive it like you rented it.

 

There is not much difference in gas mileage, especially compared to the power difference.

 

I say go with the mustang

 

Take it from a current med student, GET THE GT. It will soon be one of the few joys in your life if you get in to school. Had fun with the V6? You wouldn't believe the permanent smile that will be on your face after setting foot in the V8! This is the first powerful car that I've owned (nissan sentras before) and all I can say is WOW. For this amount of power, the MPG is outstanding. The V6 only gets 3 more MPG anyways. I promise you that it will be worth it. As far as the $$ issue, if you go to med school you will be forking out 30K per year and an extra 5K will seem like pocket change. I can't promote this car enough. Also I concur... awesome girlfriend. Does she have a sister? j/k!

 

God bless her!! You better put a lot of thought into her next birthday.

 

Yup, take good care of her. I mean the GIRL!! That's a very cool birthday present! Best of luck!