Buying a new 2011 GT
02-27-2011, 08:19 AM
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Buying a new 2011 GT
Possibly buying a new 2011 GT, what problems does it have, anything specific I should get and/or shouldn't get. I'm trying to do everything right the first time. All comments and opinions are appreciated.
02-27-2011, 09:21 AM
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op, you'll want to read up on the infamous getrag 6-spd tranny issues. i have this transmission and have had no real issues with it but some have had significant problems. there are threads on this forum and allfordmustangs.com regarding the tranny.
02-27-2011, 09:46 AM
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Tickets. Downshift to 5th to pass...give it half throttle, and you will be going 100mph by the time you look down at the speedo 
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Don't floor it in second either...unless you like fishtailing in traffic
Seriously though, the manual is a little rough around the edges. It's fine if you are driving hard, but feels very unrefined when driving around town.
Other than that, the fit and finish is fantastic.
. Don't floor it in second either...unless you like fishtailing in traffic
Seriously though, the manual is a little rough around the edges. It's fine if you are driving hard, but feels very unrefined when driving around town.
Other than that, the fit and finish is fantastic.
02-27-2011, 12:08 PM
#6
Yeah, the transmission issue... I noticed the 1-2 shift felt a little rough, but it hasn't gotten any worse, so I won't worry about it until it does. For the next 4 years though I'm going to drive the hell out of it and if it does get worse, it'll still be under warranty. I also just installed a Barton shifter and everything about the shifting feels fantastic now.
I've also read about a TSB for the mechanism that transfers fuel between both sides of the saddle fuel tank. I know the Edmunds.com long term 5.0 Mustang had that problem. I can't recall 100%, but I think the fuel gauge kept showing no less than 1/2 full, but the car ran out of gas anyways....I'm not sure on the specifics but its something to keep an eye out for.
I've also read about a TSB for the mechanism that transfers fuel between both sides of the saddle fuel tank. I know the Edmunds.com long term 5.0 Mustang had that problem. I can't recall 100%, but I think the fuel gauge kept showing no less than 1/2 full, but the car ran out of gas anyways....I'm not sure on the specifics but its something to keep an eye out for.
