Anyone reconsidering Gt-Ecoboost

[Spartan]

I have seen nothing in any of the reviews that would persuade me to change from a GT to an ecoboost.

I was under the impression that all mustangs (not just gt) were in short supply. Is this not the case?

Many reviewers have said that the EB is better bang for your buck and even the guy from Edmunds said that he couldn't believe he was saying it, but the EB was the better car then the GT. Plus when you add in the times you'd need the 400+ hp, which is few and far between for probably the majority of buyers, the EB again delivers and with the COBB mod coming, you're going to see 350+ HP in it and more torque.

The EB is better balanced, nimbler, has the better torque at low end and more responsive according to the reviews and for a DD, it's bar none the wiser and smarter choice.

Choosing a V8 because of the sound/engine really has nothing to do with anything other then you want a V8 because that's what you feel belongs in it...even if the statistics show that the EB is the better car all around for value for what you get.

So he should reconsider, especially if it's going to be a DD and he's going to be driving a lot.

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[Spartan]

Not back to eco boost so far today yet .

Right now I've developed an itch for the 6 and a quick phone call for intake & exhaust & a performance tune.

Really, I do not think there is a less than great option to be had.

If I knew of some way to put in the My Touch system/Drive modes and some heated leather seats, I'd get the V6 also.

Ford intentionally did this to stop us from getting the v6 over the EB.

 

[Hashbrownn]

If you are worried about the MPG and ordered a V8. You're doing it wrong

 

[Olegreg181]

I'm not saying mpg is the only reason I'm reconsidering. But as DD I was okay with the v8 until I heard 30 mpg. It helps out a lot and I just feel I could get more for my money also with a ecoboost.

 

[Ghostface]

I am... although I don't have a car ordered. I'm all about the performance aspect of the mustang and weight is the biggest turnoff for the s550. Take 200 lbs off the front and with a tune the EB shouldn't be too behind the GT on the track. Better mpg is icing on the cake. The downsides are possibly losing your warranty with a tune and I'm still not convinced about longetivity of DI turbo engines. Also much easier to get to a 700 hp monster with a GT. Decisions, decisions...

 

[Robinson02]

I'm not saying mpg is the only reason I'm reconsidering. But as DD I was okay with the v8 until I heard 30 mpg. It helps out a lot and I just feel I could get more for my money also with a ecoboost.

if you were originally comfertable with the mpg from the V8...then just now hearing the mpg from the ecobooster shouldn't really mater

 

[Hashbrownn]

If you have a daily commute of 40+ miles I can see the MPG having a big impact.
tough decisions!! If you can get away with spending less and save some $$ that's not a bad thing

 

[foghat]

Many reviewers have said that the EB is better bang for your buck and even the guy from Edmunds said that he couldn't believe he was saying it, but the EB was the better car then the GT. Plus when you add in the times you'd need the 400+ hp, which is few and far between for probably the majority of buyers, the EB again delivers and with the COBB mod coming, you're going to see 350+ HP in it and more torque.

One guy in one review thinks it is overall the better car. Bang for the buck, maybe I'll give you. Maybe. But, by that line of thinking, might as well go for the v6. There is a point of diminishing returns when it comes to 'needing' the hp. I would argue the number of times you actually 'need' 300hp is not much different than the number of times you need 435.

The EB is better balanced, nimbler, has the better torque at low end and more responsive according to the reviews and for a DD, it's bar none the wiser and smarter choice.

I'm going to have to reread some of the reviews. Aside from the obvious superior weight distribution of the ecoboost, I don't recall many (any) reviewer's claiming the ecoboost is more responsive than a PP GT. Again, I will reread, maybe I missed it.

Choosing a V8 because of the sound/engine really has nothing to do with anything other then you want a V8 because that's what you feel belongs in it...even if the statistics show that the EB is the better car all around for value for what you get.

I choose the v8 because while, yes I do feel that is what belongs in a mustang, it puts down better performance numbers. What statistics are you referring to? Pretty hard to break down value - as it is quite subjective...

So he should reconsider, especially if it's going to be a DD and he's going to be driving a lot.

Reconsider fine and the ecoboost probably does make more sense as a DD assuming you just want to get from a to b, but I stand by original post (which was in context to the question asked by OP), I have seen nothing in the reviews that makes me want to switch from a PP GT to ecoboost.

Edit: is there more than one Edmunds review? In the one tracking on this site, the guy does not say he likes the ecoboost better, in fact he says the PP GT is the way to go.

 

[OppoLock]

I could not find any reviews claiming the EB as the better overall car. Value is another thing altogether. But let's not turn this into another versus thread.

 

[Spartan]

I could not find any reviews claiming the EB as the better overall car. Value is another thing altogether. But let's not turn this into another versus thread.

I'll post some lines later from videos, articles...slammed at work atm.

And no it's not a versus thread, the guy is asking an honest opinion and like him, I've been swayed by reviews back towards the EB from the GT.

 

[Black GT]

I'm not impressed with the 2.3 EB in my wifes MKC that weighs 3700lbs.

 

[Robinson02]

I'll post some lines later from videos, articles...slammed at work atm.

And no it's not a versus thread, the guy is asking an honest opinion and like him, I've been swayed by reviews back towards the EB from the GT.

I understand being swayed to "upgrade" to the GT from the ecobooster if one can afford it. I just don't understand "downgrading" to it FROM a GT. If you really want a GT, but can't afford it....then the ecoboost is the obvious choice. but it sounds like the OP can afford it to begin with, and the reviews made him want to switch (which the reviews, IMO, were better for the GT. Most of them saying "if you cant get the GT, or going the cheaper route"). MPG should not be an issue since it was never an issue to begin with.

 

[midnite9150]

Im still in the loaded ecoboost is a better all around car than a base GT camp. However it depends what you like. i like technology so that makes me go that route, but if you just want power and driving fun than there is nothing wrong with a base GT

 

[Spartan]

I understand being swayed to "upgrade" to the GT from the ecobooster if one can afford it. I just don't understand "downgrading" to it FROM a GT. If you really want a GT, but can't afford it....then the ecoboost is the obvious choice. but it sounds like the OP can afford it to begin with, and the reviews made him want to switch (which the reviews, IMO, were better for the GT. Most of them saying "if you cant get the GT, or going the cheaper route"). MPG should not be an issue since it was never an issue to begin with.

Well if you can have the fun of the car with the lower end torque and the car feels more balanced and responds better in turns, then that is a big turn on to the EB...plus that high end HP really only benefits you if you track it or plan to gun it on open roads. Getting that low end torque and 50/50 balance does make driving fun.

Im still in the loaded ecoboost is a better all around car than a base GT camp. However it depends what you like. i like technology so that makes me go that route, but if you just want power and driving fun than there is nothing wrong with a base GT

All the extra premium features are very nice. That's a major +

Plus if you are getting that lower end performance AND getting better MPG..I mean that's a bonus.

I view this as Paul Walker vs Vin Diesel type stuff..both are cool, both are awesome, both have their preference of car.

Lastly my decision will be made by driving both and what feels best to me.

 

[USPSALIMITED]

Im still in the loaded ecoboost is a better all around car than a base GT camp. However it depends what you like.

Have a loaded Fusion with leather.

Never use any of the fancy gizmos or wish for more fancy gizmos. If I didn't carry a cell phone this would be a little different.

The leather is hot in the summer & cold in the winter. You can get heated and cooled seats, but what that really means is seats with hot and cold spots here and there.
Cloth does not whack you with temperature extremes when you get in or do the spot heating cooling thing while traversing. I think if they put in leather as standard & charged extra for cloth then people would see it as a wonder material and well worth the additional cost.

As you noted, it depends what you like. I think the same is true for 6 vs 8 vs eco boost.

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