Opinions needed: 2010 Mustang V6 convertible or 2006 Mustang GT convertible?
 

Hi everyone.
I'm going through something of a mid-life crisis of late and have an itch to own a mustang convertible. I rented a GT convertible for my 37th birthday and fell in love with the car - REALLY love the convertible aspect.

I've wanted a mustang since my early teens (1966, 1967, 1968 or 1969 vintage) but life always seemed to get in the way. I love the retro styling of the latest series of mustangs 2005 to 2009 and also the 2010 so I now have to make the decision of which model to get.

I cannot afford a new 2010 GT convertible so my options have been narrowed down to finding an older 2006 or 2007 GT convertible or getting a new 2010 V6 convertible. With the rebates and family pricing that Ford Canada is now offering, the cost difference between the 2006 GT convertible and the 2010 V6 convertible is very small ($25,900 plus taxes for 2006 GT convertible with 60,000 km vs $28,500 (freight, yada yada incl.) plus taxes for a 2010 V6 convertible with leather, Shaker 500, performance package, 18" rims etc. (rebates total approx. $7000). Both cars are 5 speed but of course, the 2006 GT convertible has the lovely V8 engine and a gorgeous tan leather interior but it is now out of warranty while the 2010 V6 is Kona Blue and has 20 km on it total.

Which way would you all go? I am a fan of the looks of both cars (I actually like the rear end of the 2010) and simply want the enjoyment of a muscle car convertible. As this is an itch I NEED to scratch, I don't think I can wait until next year when Ford releases the newer engines. In any event, I plan to hold on to the car for the next 10 years or so and park it in winters.

Thanks.

PS - I know that $25,900 sounds like a lot of money for a 2006 GT convertible but up here in Ontario, convertibles are a rare breed and fetch premium pricing as dealers do not stock them year round.

I say go with the GT. :D

^Agree

I vote GT as well

GT all the way....

I can make you a good deal on a blown GT if your able to buy in the US

less then 12,000 miles, 5sp, 460whp and fully modded.

PM me if interested

GT, Like the 05-09 body better anyhow, no offense to the V6er's out there (Some are damn quick) but you said you wanted a muscle car, well muscle cars have V8's.

Have you test driven teh V6 yet?

I think what you'll find (if you haven't) is that if feels a TON heavier than its older GT counterpart. I mean, night and day kind of difference.

My vote is the GT 'vert, though I am a little biased, being a GT vert owner and all.

GT.

I recently made the same decision and, by careful searching, found a 2008 GT premium in pristine condition with 16k miles for less than $20k. Patience and the internet pay off!

Having owned both an older (00 V6) and my 08 GT, no contest, GT.

Plus the 05-09 mustangs look better from behind than the 2010's IMO.

Get the GT!

It's not a mid-life crisis car until it has a V8. :icon_razz: