Newbie Question...purchasing mustang for my wife...
01-17-2011, 10:58 AM
#11
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CT
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I would go with a GT automatic. Your getting the true essence of the mustang. The sound and driving characteristics to me are vastly different/improved in a GT. An automatic GT with a quality set of all season tires will make an excellent/spirited daily driver. The maintenance costs are the same whether you buy the GT or the V6. Depending on your age insurance could be a factor. I'm sure you will enjoy the mustang with either the GT or V6. Good luck!
01-17-2011, 12:03 PM
#13
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NY
Posts: 198
Don't get me wrong, they are both complete $hit in deep snow, but Ive had a s197Mustang as my DD in Buffalo since 2006 and they handle alot better than most people think.
I had a 2006 V6 and now own a 2007 GT. As far as performance in winter weather, believe it or not, the GT handles better. The limited slip differential combined with traction control makes a HUGE difference, even on the stock tires. I had to have separate snow tires for the V6, dont need that now.
Like some of the other posters have suggested, why not rent one and let your wife drive it for awhile. My wife loves driving the GT, but she was more comfortable in winter weather driving the V6. Just my $.02.
I had a 2006 V6 and now own a 2007 GT. As far as performance in winter weather, believe it or not, the GT handles better. The limited slip differential combined with traction control makes a HUGE difference, even on the stock tires. I had to have separate snow tires for the V6, dont need that now.
Like some of the other posters have suggested, why not rent one and let your wife drive it for awhile. My wife loves driving the GT, but she was more comfortable in winter weather driving the V6. Just my $.02.
01-17-2011, 12:13 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Arlington, Virginia
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I say at least test drive them both, and let her make the decision from there. But I would definitely recommend a long test drive to make a good decision. Either way she/you will be happy with the stang.
01-17-2011, 12:26 PM
#15
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Indiana
Posts: 9
I think that's a great question haha. It definitely has nothing to do with gender but completely safety behind the wheel. I know that if I weren't a good driver I wouldn't have gotten any approval from the people around me on getting a GT. Even if she gets in moments of road rage, I would assume she probably controls herself from just going completely crazy which would mean a GT would be perfectly fine.
I should say that I definitely get times of "road rage" where I'll get pissed off at other drivers, but I don't suddenly fly off the handle and spin the wheels or something. So I think it's important how she reacts to being upset at the wheel that's important.
I should say that I definitely get times of "road rage" where I'll get pissed off at other drivers, but I don't suddenly fly off the handle and spin the wheels or something. So I think it's important how she reacts to being upset at the wheel that's important.
Thanks again everybody - the input does help!
01-17-2011, 12:59 PM
#16
6th Gear Member
I think the 05's AND 06's were more susceptible to the issues. 07 was a bit better but it seems the most improvement was with the 08 and 09's. 07 thru 09 GT's can be had for the mid to upper teens. Someone on the forum in MI just picked up a mint '05 GT for $13.5k which is what I paid 2 years ago for a mint, loaded low mileage '06 Pony.
01-17-2011, 02:05 PM
#20
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: TX
Posts: 268
If it was me i would get her a V6 
... But if we were to both drive it i would get a GT.. since i suppose you wife wont floor it often as MOST women.
You = V8
Her = V6 (DUE TO WEATHER SAFETY AS YOU STATED)
V8 = Power
V6 = Less Power & Ecomomy
Power = Money
Economy = Less Money - Before & After Purchase.
... But if we were to both drive it i would get a GT.. since i suppose you wife wont floor it often as MOST women.You = V8
Her = V6 (DUE TO WEATHER SAFETY AS YOU STATED)
V8 = Power
V6 = Less Power & Ecomomy
Power = Money
Economy = Less Money - Before & After Purchase.
Last edited by Kixsters; 01-19-2011 at 01:00 AM.