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May 25, 2012 | 02:34 PM

bke97

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From: California

First Car. Looking for help.

Hello, this is my first post here.

I am currently looking for a new car. I am interested in an 87-93 Mustang.
I can't decided what would be better for me between a 2.3 4 cyl and a 5.0 8 cyl (automatic).

My questions are:

Is the gas mileage a big difference between the two? I will be driving a lot, and though I'd prefer a 5.0, I would get a 2.3 for gas mileage reasons alone.

Is there anything else I should know?

Thanks.

May 25, 2012 | 03:07 PM

Soldier GT

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From: MO/ Born and raised in Louisiana

welcome.. A little advice. If you're worried about MPG you might not want to buy a V-8...

May 25, 2012 | 03:36 PM

humansieve

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Joined: Jul 2011

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From: Ma.

Welcome, I own two 2002 Mustangs, a V8 and a 6Cyl. both get the same mileage at tops driving real calm 23.5 mpg. I don't know how a four cyl might vary.

May 25, 2012 | 04:07 PM

Sleeper_GT

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From: Raeford, NC - Where if it ain't broke, we fix it!

Welcome to MF. +1...agree with soldier gt

May 25, 2012 | 04:49 PM

Timspony

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From: Burnt Hills, NY

Welcome to MF!

...Just get the 5.0!!!!

May 25, 2012 | 07:59 PM

Doyon

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From: Alaska

For a 93 mustang its 19 city/26 highway for an automatic 2.3 4 cyl and its 15 city/19 highway for an automatic v8. But, if you get the v8, your going to be stepping on it quite a bit more, so your MPG are going to go down haha.

I don't know if that makes a huge difference to you, but I'd personally get the v8. More power, not that big of a difference in fuel econemy.

Oh and welcome to MF!