To wait or not to wait
10-14-2009, 09:59 PM
#13
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I have 50k stashed for a GT500 and I refuse to buy one now until 2014 I hope they change that rearend. We are stuck for the 4 yr production run.
10-14-2009, 10:03 PM
#14
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I do worry about the new 5.0, it is untried and is not in use anywhere. What problems will be showing up??
10-14-2009, 11:11 PM
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10-15-2009, 03:04 AM
#16
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Different beast I know, but take a look at Ford's last new major engine launch, the 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel. Or go back to the Chrysler launch of the 3.5 V6 and all of the casting problems. Or even take a look at the early modular motors, spark plug blow outs, etc that were not corrected until the PI heads. 2010 Camero transmission breaking is another oops.
Yep, I will take my 4.6 and be happy. After a few years of the all new 5.0 then I will take a look. It has been said for years that you don't want the first year of a new model, but you certainly don't want the first year of a new engine and transmission together.
My $.02
10-15-2009, 05:55 AM
#17
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I agree, there will always be the possibility of a few hiccups in the first year of a new engine...just don't know how extreme they may be...maybe nothing. I bought the 2010...I enjoy the looks and the ***-end sealed the deal, mine is white and like the way the black looks on it. I really don't care what others think, I love the vehicle...this is my 8th mustang. But if you want a 2011 due to the 5.0, my opinion, wait until2012 and the the gremlins (if any) get worked out.
10-16-2009, 04:22 PM
#18
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NJ
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best thing to do is wait til the following model year, so that any bugs are worked out. unless your antsy like i am, because ive been waiting to own a mustang since probably 1986 and the 2011's are a real possibility of me finally owning one
10-16-2009, 04:52 PM
#19
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As you can see it is going to be greatly dependent on how much patients you have in waiting. For those like myself who purchased a 2010 I havent seen to many people complaining about there purchase. Like myself most also thought about the possibility on what would be different on the 2011. If your not in a hurry then its as easy as simply waiting til next year. But if your burnin for some new wheels and are lookin at the GT then why wait. Didnt Hamlet say something like "To be a 2010 Mustang or To be a 2011 Mustang". Im sure it was something like that.
10-16-2009, 05:40 PM
#20
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I wouldn't worry about the engine having problems. It was just posted on another thread in the forums (http://forums.themustangsource.com/s...d.php?t=477835 though it originally came from an Autoblog poster) that
"The durability testing, on the Ecoboost, was pretty extreme. Lookup some of the info on it.......... it makes a good read.
You know, things like running 24/7 at peak power............... for 15 days straight. Start-up, floored for a few minutes, immediately shut off. Do this for thousands of times, in a row, to test the durability of the turbo cooling. (if you know anything about turbo engines, this would kill most turbos) Etc.
I don't think that Ford will risk their reliability/dependability ratings............. for one engine."
I know this is the Ecoboost, but I am sure the Coyote underwent very similarly rigorous testing. I would trust it (especially with a warranty). Car companies don't like negative images anymore.
"The durability testing, on the Ecoboost, was pretty extreme. Lookup some of the info on it.......... it makes a good read.
You know, things like running 24/7 at peak power............... for 15 days straight. Start-up, floored for a few minutes, immediately shut off. Do this for thousands of times, in a row, to test the durability of the turbo cooling. (if you know anything about turbo engines, this would kill most turbos) Etc.
I don't think that Ford will risk their reliability/dependability ratings............. for one engine."
I know this is the Ecoboost, but I am sure the Coyote underwent very similarly rigorous testing. I would trust it (especially with a warranty). Car companies don't like negative images anymore.