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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Default Do you regret engine size choice?

Do you regret buying a v6 over a v8 or vice versa, if you do, why?
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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No way.
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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I only regret it when I'm driving the same speed on the highway for a long time! My big 5.0 isn't doing anything but sucking gas then!

Overall though I don't regret it go big or go home!
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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I'll click no regrets as this car was gifted to me (stock) after high school as a grad present. It was either this or a better looking Ranger with a V6 haha.

Not to say I don't wish I had a V8. In the process of saving up for a new 5.0! The increase in fuel consumption is a small price to pay for those extra 2 cylinders. Though we'll see how much that holds true come Memorial day's fuel prices...
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Zero regrets. I was on the cusp of maybe buying a used 2010 GT 500 but I just wanted to be different and I'm still happy about it.
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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Definitely wish I would have gotten a v8..
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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No regrets what so ever but with a little money those 6er's can be made to go fast!
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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No regrets on getting a v8.
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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I loved my 4.0, took it about as far as I could take it. Bought a V8 for the sound alone.. the power was just a bonus.
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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It was a v8 or nothing for me.



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