I too told myself, coming from a V6 "stock exhaust is louder than the V6...and with a sound-tube, there is no need to upgrade".
Couldn't take it anymore, especially that stupid sound-tube. Aftermarket was the best upgrade so far.
Usually I would say V8 or go home too, but I miss my V6. Very quiet, smooth and didn't burn a drop of oil, compared to the 5.0.
That being said, V6 for sure. It will make rated power on 87. I4 will lose lots of power and gas mileage on 87. Look at the prices for premium....for me it's a deal...
Meh, screw the environment.
I get 23.5 MPG for daily driving. How about all those big SUVs, like Tahoes, that get 15 or so MPG? Should start there first.
Those 3.7 V6's are bulletproof. I guarantee it failed, because you were low on oil.
Oh and mine NEVER burnt or lost any oil in the 8,000 miles I had it.....and I guarantee it would've stayed that way too. The only oil it lost, was through the catch can.... Wonder if the tech never filled it up...
Been getting to 45 degrees here and traction has been good still.
Rain in the 50s also handles real good. This car does great in the rain....handles huge puddles like a boss.
I loved my v6, but as soon as I drove the GT, I knew I made the right decision, in trading up.
Throw on exhaust.....it's amazing. And no this car wont kill you. It is a dog below 3,000 RPM.
Just get the Energy Suspension bushing, for $14. I don't think the Steeda one is worth the money for the same outcome.
I bought this and it made a HUGE improvement in shifting.
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/4.1145
Drive one first and see how you like it.
S550 is a huge upgrade over the older S197s in everyday. Although I would be willing to go back a generation, if that means I get the 5.0 Coyote. This darn engine, especially with an exhaust is what makes this car.
Love the sound my Roush axlebacks make and the fact that they are quiet when need be.
HOWEVER the darn drone at 65+ MPH is horrible. Might remove them in the future and get Corsas....