2015 V6 vs Ecoboost

[wiSC]

The BIG selling points of the EcoBoost were to have a somewhat refined RWD car, over 300hp, available with performance package and Recaro seats, that is capable of 30+mpg. All things that are really important to ME. I use my EcoBoost as my commuter car (replaced my 1995 Ford Aspire). It is super cool to get into a 300+hp sports car that performs VERY well to commute to work, and it doesn't empty my wallet (purchase price or gas consumption).

A GT would be nice, would definitely have more power, but wouldnt be the car that I'm looking for (even with non-V8 Mustang lack of love from the general population).

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[Stormtrooper5.0]

Bummer you feel this way. Do you think you would feel this way if you never stepped foot onto this forum?

Personally, I am coming from smaller engines so the v6 is a step up. I wasn't willing to drop the extra dough for a few more horses, so the 8 was never on the table. I look at like shopping for a home. The houses that aren't in my budget I won't even look at. If I did, of course I would like them and be tempted by them. I have eyes that are bigger than my stomach! Hey, enjoy your 6 banger while you have it!

Funny you say that because it is only when I get on the internet that I start to feel bad about getting the v6....yet when I get in the car it is a different story, sometimes I just drive for no around for no reason because I love how the car feels and don't want to go home yet. I wouldn't say it was this forum that made me feel bad about getting a v6...it was more youtube and other websites. In fact this forum has a great V6 community.
I came from a 2014 Nissan Sentra w/ 130hp, this v6 Mustang was definitely a big step up...although I did have a 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 a few years back and that was pretty fast...and loud.

It's funny (and sad) how the internet f**ks with our mentality. And especially me being a bit weakminded (yes I will admit to that), it is enough to make you do something stupid such as trade up for a v8.

All in all the v6 is a great car and I enjoy driving it everyday, I have no reason to be ashamed since nearly 90% of Mustang I see on the road are v6s and I have never gotten flak for driving a v6 other than from the idiots on the internet who probably don’t even have a stang. I get so much compliments on my car regardless. Truth is though I still want the V8, I have seen a few 2015 GT's driving around and the sound is enough to make me want it, that and I want a muscle car feel. I also have never heard of anyone regretting buying the GT. I am currently planning on doing this early next year since I will get a raise at the end of this year and will have money saved up by then. Either way I am enjoying my V6 a whole lot right now, knowing that I will be driving a GT sometime in the future actually does put me at ease.

 

[Stormtrooper5.0]

I think the peer pressure on the forum gets to a lot of people on here. It probably goes something like this. Has a relatively non-performance oriented car, buys new Mustang V6, loves it, decides to learn more about it by joining forum, sees posts saying he HAS to have a V8, believes it, regrets purchase, doesn't like car, trades car for GT, rinse and repeat. Not saying this regarding OP, just in general. Personally, if the car was worth buying then it is worth keeping.

You pretty much got that all correct… although I wouldn’t know about the GT part since I have never driven one (and I don’t plan on testing one until I am ready to trade up). But so far I have never really heard of anyone regretting getting the GT.

 

[jtmat]

Hi,

I am looking for my first muscle car after driving a few "practical" cars.

I test drove the Camaro and the EcoBoost. 2015 Mustang was an easy choice in nearly all aspects for me and EB had enough power for my city driving. I am now comparing the V6 and the EB with the base + automatic. EB does allow for additional options but the cost also goes up more.

However, I did not get a chance to test drive the V6 as couple of dealers around my city did not have a V6 to test drive. Hence, positing the request to get your take.

I know that the driving and experiencing a car could be a very personal and subjective. However, if you have driven both, please do share what you liked or did not like in the V6 or the EcoBoost. Also which one did you get?

Thanks,
ACS

This is the plan you want to follow, trust me:

1. Get the auto EB
2. Drive 1000 miles for break-in
3. Get a tune (I went with unleashed... some go with Cobb... whatever)
4. Watch the smile never leave your face

You will want the auto... read the comments on the forum, the manual is tougher to drive fast. I had a manual for 10 years... not against them, but the EB is a lot of fun with an auto.

 

[superblur]

With that logic go with the V8.

It's all about performance per dollar.

There are turbo kits for the 3.7 being developed that will cost about $4500 - $5000 and make 450rwhp to 500 rwhp easily. Of course you can buy the big turbo kit for the ecoboost but it will cost you about the same, but the v6 turbo will have a much better torque curve because of the displacement. The v6 also seems to have much better flowing heads than the 2.3t, stock and ported, making it have a bit more potential if you are building big.

Not knocking the 2.3t - I think its an awesome platform for the mustang and Im excited to see where it goes in the future - but there are some people doing amazing things with the 3.7 motor so there is no reason to count it out ESPECIALLY performance per dollar.

The only problem the 3.7 motor faces at this point is a serious lack of aftermarket support. I wouldve loved if the aftermarket took to the 3.7 like they are taking to the 2.3t right now. Everything for the 3.7 is a one-off custom job for the most part.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Whatever you get, post pictures

 

[leszek]

V6 for longevity. DI engines are prone to carbon buildup:
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showpost.php?p=685659&postcount=3930

 

[Rogues Gambit]

V6 for longevity. DI engines are prone to carbon buildup:
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showpost.php?p=685659&postcount=3930

Still, if you take care of the build up...

 

[superblur]

Still, if you take care of the build up...

And how do you propose to do that? Pay thousands of dollars every 2 years to have your heads removed and cleaned?

 

[bluebeastsrt]

And how do you propose to do that? Pay thousands of dollars every 2 years to have your heads removed and cleaned?

Thats a good question.:shrug:

 

[Cascadia_302]

I believe the "walnut shell blasting" is (BMW thing) done with the heads still on the car so not thousands but still expensive. DI is not for me (yet), its not the type of maintenance I'm willing to subscribe to and pay for once the warranty has expired.

 

[04SloSnake]

DI has been around for 10 years and there are plenty of those cars with high mileage. If it was as bad as people here make it sound, manufacturers wouldn't be able to give DI cars away.

 

[leszek]

DI has been around for 10 years and there are plenty of those cars with high mileage. If it was as bad as people here make it sound, manufacturers wouldn't be able to give DI cars away.

While the technology itself has been around for 10 years, I have yet to see a 10 or even an 8 year old DI engine...

 

[bluebeastsrt]

It appears chemical cleaning is the best option right now. Not exactly a selling point. Meth injection might help. Place a nozzle on the cool side of the inter cooler.

 

[Cascadia_302]

I was wondering about how Seafoam or Scheaffers would work. I've seen some spotless 200-300k+ mileage engine teardowns with those additives, no sludge at all.

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