V6 or V8?
01-03-2006, 07:12 PM
#21
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RE: V6 or V8?
I want to go test drive a 05 v6 mustang and see if it would have the same accleration and speed as my truck that was a 5.3L v8 in it.
My truck has a v8 but it also weighs a lot more than a mustang too so we will see.
My truck has a v8 but it also weighs a lot more than a mustang too so we will see.
01-03-2006, 07:57 PM
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RE: V6 or V8?
ORIGINAL: Ryder
I'm not going to be drag racing or street racing any time soon so I am leaning more towards the v6.
I checked with my insurance and the v8 would only be $9 more a month than a v6 would be.
What would I have to do to put GT fog lights on a v6?
I'm not going to be drag racing or street racing any time soon so I am leaning more towards the v6.
I checked with my insurance and the v8 would only be $9 more a month than a v6 would be.
What would I have to do to put GT fog lights on a v6?
Here is a pic of my wifes '06 Pony
01-03-2006, 11:37 PM
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RE: V6 or V8?
$9 buck difference between the v6 and gt. Wow. Check your insurance agent for the difference between the coupe and 'vert. It should be a big difference. It was like $200 per year cheaper to get the 'vert for me then the coupe.
Something about being cheaper to replace the ragtop then a coupe roof. It was a toss up for me. I wanted either a GT coupe or a v6 'vert w/o ordering. I found the one I wanted.
Something about being cheaper to replace the ragtop then a coupe roof. It was a toss up for me. I wanted either a GT coupe or a v6 'vert w/o ordering. I found the one I wanted.
01-04-2006, 01:56 PM
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RE: V6 or V8?
Look at ins cost and deductible options, etc. I don't think you'll see a significant difference and fuel economy is not much different. If you want a rear wheel drive 'average quality' car then at least get some muscle (get the GT); otherwise get a relatively base Camry or Accord. They ride better, quieter, awesome 'fit and finish', front wheel for all seasons not to mention high resale when you finally pick up a GT one day. I love my 06 GT, but my 2000Mits Galant is a much easier and pleasant ride; course that's my daily commuter and the Stang is for nice weather Fun & Go!!! Personally I can't see the V6 at all, jmho, sorry.
01-04-2006, 05:53 PM
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RE: V6 or V8?
ORIGINAL: fairlane292
Look at ins cost and deductible options, etc. I don't think you'll see a significant difference and fuel economy is not much different. If you want a rear wheel drive 'average quality' car then at least get some muscle (get the GT); otherwise get a relatively base Camry or Accord. They ride better, quieter, awesome 'fit and finish', front wheel for all seasons not to mention high resale when you finally pick up a GT one day. I love my 06 GT, but my 2000Mits Galant is a much easier and pleasant ride; course that's my daily commuter and the Stang is for nice weather Fun & Go!!! Personally I can't see the V6 at all, jmho, sorry.
Look at ins cost and deductible options, etc. I don't think you'll see a significant difference and fuel economy is not much different. If you want a rear wheel drive 'average quality' car then at least get some muscle (get the GT); otherwise get a relatively base Camry or Accord. They ride better, quieter, awesome 'fit and finish', front wheel for all seasons not to mention high resale when you finally pick up a GT one day. I love my 06 GT, but my 2000Mits Galant is a much easier and pleasant ride; course that's my daily commuter and the Stang is for nice weather Fun & Go!!! Personally I can't see the V6 at all, jmho, sorry.
01-04-2006, 07:12 PM
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RE: V6 or V8?
the difference in appearance of the V6 compared to the V8 is next to nothing
I have known alot of guys in my time who thought the V6 version of a Camaro or Mustang was plenty for them until they actually owned it and ended up wishing they had bought the stronger model.
If you are going to go ahead and buy a V6, I suggest you make absolutely sure that is what you actually want.
The sixxers are good cars and lots of fun. Chicks dig them and 90% of the time they don't know or care if it's a six or an eight
......but the V8 guys will never think it's cool.
It all depends on what YOU want and your budget
I have known alot of guys in my time who thought the V6 version of a Camaro or Mustang was plenty for them until they actually owned it and ended up wishing they had bought the stronger model.
If you are going to go ahead and buy a V6, I suggest you make absolutely sure that is what you actually want.
The sixxers are good cars and lots of fun. Chicks dig them and 90% of the time they don't know or care if it's a six or an eight
......but the V8 guys will never think it's cool.
It all depends on what YOU want and your budget
