Or I could get into a 2012 GT. The one I want was taken off the dealer's website, since it's on hold for me. But this one is the same color, packages, etc... The one I want is $22k OTD. 2012 Ford Mustang Tampa FL 9067001
This is tough for me, because the 5.0 is obviously the ruler of the roost in power, but the 2015's handle like a dream and the interior build quality is miles ahead of the 2012 GT. Yet I've read that a Bama tune + Air Raid CAI will make the Ecoboost pretty damned respectable. Getting the benefits of both (2015 GT) is out of my budget. So I must choose.
Also, if I did go Eco, is it better to go auto or manaul? In the GT, manual is the way to go, but I see lower 0-60 times in the Eco automatic...
WOW...Decisions...decisions...
The questions you have to answer are...
Is this going to be a daily driver and do I need the warranty?
Do I need the power of the 5.0 and will I use it very often?
(My answer was yes, we take ours for track day)
Will I be putting a lot of miles on the car? Maybe the 2012 is better.
How long will I own this car? If it's just a few years...maybe the 2012 is better because someone else has already taken the depreciation.
Do I need to have the latest styling and do I want to see what I can mod the new eco-boost into?
I'm thinking the 2015 eco for the following reasons:
Under warranty
Getting the latest styling cues
Much better interior (I have an s197 and s550)
I love my Guard Metallic GT....great color!
WOW...Decisions...decisions...
The questions you have to answer are...
Is this going to be a daily driver and do I need the warranty?
Do I need the power of the 5.0 and will I use it very often?
(My answer was yes, we take ours for track day)
Will I be putting a lot of miles on the car? Maybe the 2012 is better.
How long will I own this car? If it's just a few years...maybe the 2012 is better because someone else has already taken the depreciation.
Do I need to have the latest styling and do I want to see what I can mod the new eco-boost into?
J.
To answer those questions (good questions, thanks!):
It'll be a daily driver. I put about 20k miles a year on my cars. I want this to be a car I hold onto for 4 or 5 years, at least. I am not a track guy, per se... but it's likely I might occasionally have a little fun with at a track. Just not very often.
I don't need the latest styling. Actually, I have a fondness for the 11 - 14 exterior look. But the new look isn't bad. It's the interior look, comfort and quality that is way better on the newer 'stangs.
Do I need the 5.0 power? No. I'm not drag racing it. Do I like it? Yup. Even if the power borders on frightening, sometimes.
As for modding, I'd probably be just doing a few bolt-ons, plus tune. I do hear that a Bama tune + CAI gets some monster returns on torque for the Eco.
All right. I went 2015 Eco. The dealer tossed me an extra $1000 off when I explained that I was hesitant and didn't know whether to go with his car or the other one. That took me off the fence. I pick it up tomorrow at 10AM!
In order to get that power, though, I'm going to pick up the Bama tune and the Air Raid CAI right away. I want that low-down torque they keep talking about!
I picked up the Bama Tuner and installed it yesterday. The Race tune was too much for a daily driver IMO (with the wife driving it as well). But, the performance tune is perfect. As for warranty, I had a tune on my 10' and took it to the dealer a few times... I just flashed it back. They would have to have proof that the tune caused damage to whatever issue you are having. Ford is coming out with their own programmer as well but no release date and it goes for 200 more than the SCT from Bama. Congrats!!
Congrats on the new purchase! Let us know how long it takes before you wish you got the V8 jk jk enjoy! the BAMA tune will wake it up a bit! but as a heads up you are risking losing your warranty.
On my commute this morning... I'm liking this ecoboost motor more and more. The front end is so light in this car, I can toss it between traffic like nobody's business. It's quick, maneuverable, nimble, and a blast to drive.
It's a near perfect balance. It doesn't have the massive power surplus the V8 gives you, but response (especially in the mid RPM range) is quick and never lacks. It's a very torquey motor. This is not a track car (get the V8 for that), but as a daily driver I actually prefer it over the older GTs. Its road manners are excellent. Also, because the motor doesn't have the V8 roar, you sometimes have no idea that you're going as fast as you are until you look at the speedo. That could be both good and bad. This car could be a ticket factory if you aren't careful.
They say that the new Mustangs are intended to compete against the Germans, and I can say that they have succeeded if that was their goal. I owned a C-class (also a turbo 4) sometime ago, and honestly... the Mustang handles better than it ever did, and it could blow the C-class's doors off in a line with no trouble at all.
I'm not biased toward the '15s cuz i now own one, but just simply because IMO it's not worth getting a GT without the track pack!!
Although, guys, tell me there is something wrong with me cuz i REALLY didn't like the ecoboost when i tried it. I feel like it rides similar to my GT, but it felt like i had to be around 4500rpm for the car to wake up!! where is the fuel savings in that??
gears are a cheap easy change, the suspension is replaceable and better from the aftermarket, and 9.5 wheels in the back isn't enough. not knocking the track pack at all, I think it's great, but I' don't agree with your comment.
OP...Congrats on your new ride! Although I would've preferred the look of the older 'Stang and the power of the V8, I would've gone for the comfort and the "modern" car. Love the color!
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