Does this sound good or like the tick?

[5.0_Fever]

Hey everyone I am currently on the hunt for a 2018 Mustang GT. I found one a couple states over the exact one I wanted but since I’m about 9 hours away from the vehicle I asked the salesman at the dealer to send me a video recording of the car and so I could hear the engine, he agreed.

I would really like others opinion on how the car sounds. I just want to make sure I’m making a good decision, any feedback would be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

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[mejohn50]

Mine has the tick, so I’m reasonably familiar with what it sounds like. I did not hear the tick in that video. That doesn’t mean it’s not there or won’t come at some point in the future. But based off that video I heard nothing concerning.

 

[GT Pony]

It doesn't sound bad, but realize it's running just after a cold start. What the salesman needs to do is let it warm up and settle down to the 600 RPM idle and then recorded down low behind both front wheels and keep the camera there for 10~15 seconds to get a good recording. Best thing would be for him to go drive it a few miles then do the recording.

 

[66Bronc1]

I didn't hear the tick in the video but as already stated you need to let the car warm up fully, then idle and listen for the tick. Mine has the rattle when cold at 2K RPM and the intermittent tick but the tick does not show until the car is fully warmed up.

 

[Deleted member 35786]

Go here and there is more info on the Tick then you will ever want!!
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/forums/issues-repairs-warranty-tsb-recalls.102/

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[Zelek]

Nope, that's the normal DI noise. Sounds good.

 

[5.0_Fever]

I appreciate the feedback, I will ask the salesman if he can do that for me and if everything is well I will go for it.

 

[Mazman]

No typewriter tick, on mine it is heard from the moment I start it.

However for the 2k RPM slap, it almost has to be driven to be sure. On mine it is quite pronounced and I can hear it into the cabin while driving.

 

[302@12psi]

No tick. I wouldn't worry about the tick on a new car. It can show up at any time and oddly enough usually after the first or at least an oil change.

The 2k rattle is more alarming for the 18's.

 

[AlmostFamous]

Mustang6g has completely changed my mind with ever wanting to own a 18+ GT.

 

[5.0_Fever]

Thanks everyone I appreciate the feedback, I am not very knowledgeable about mechanics or weird noises coming from the car but I’m trying to learn because it’s definitely convenient. I asked the dealer to do what most mentioned and he sent me these two videos. I think it sounds good but as I said before I am not to familiar with the noises it should not be making. What do you guys think?

 

[GT Pony]

^^^ Those sound like pretty normal noises to me. Cell phones are usually super sensitive and pick up all kinds of noises, and if there was some abnormal random ticking it would have been obvious in those recordings. My 2015 sounds similar to that when recorded, but in person it sounds much quieter than in the recording.

 

[ponyv6]

normal

 

[Condor1970]

sounds fine.

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