Eco boost VS GT

[Zelek]

If you want to lose your nuts, go ahead and trade for it.

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[Zelek]

Doubt it. Ops not a troll.

If it's as much of a trainwreck as the F150 manifold better than the 2018 manifold thread he made, he's 100% serious.

 

[tw557]

I had a 15 ecoboost with just an intercooler added for 4.5 years. Now have a 16 GT. I still miss certain aspects of the Eco. The 2000 to 3000 torque was really nice and the handling with Ford racing suspension was VERY good. I had a tuned audi ttrs and that torque was so freaking addictive and I assume a tuned Eco could be close.

But I didn't trust the reliability and much as I don't really care what others think, the constant crapping on the Eco wears you down. I tried exhaust but always went back to stock.

So I have no chance of going back to the Eco but I am still working out a plan to get the GT where I want it. I'm hoping I can without F/I. Suspension to fix atrocious handling. Tune helped with torque but the truck intake is next. And I just put a 2020 active exhaust on and really like that.

 

[zrx4me]

I traded a '18 GT for a '20 ecoboost HPP with handling pack. The HPP is amazing around town with instant torque. Handling is like a PP2. If you drag race a lot keep the GT. I'm very happy with my choice.

 

[shogun32]

Dealer offered me a trade, my 17 GT base + 5000 for a new 2020 eco boost permium

but all that intake research ...

They want 33K for the boost.

that seems high actually. Got a link? It should be a solid >12% off MSRP and then about 3500 in Ford rebates on top of that.

I switched off between my v8 and EB regularly. They are just different and I enjoyed both. Yes the v8 sound tingles the spine but a *properly* tuned EB can haul the mail just fine.

 

[K4fxd]

I love the coyote engine, I'd be a basket case if I traded for anything without one.

 

[CompOrangeFanatic]

I'm sure the EB is a great car...it's still a Mustang after all. I just can't stand the sound of 4 cyl. engines unless you can't hear them.LOL I couldn't even buy a 4 cyl. Toyota Camry when I went out looking for a new daily. Had to buy the V6 instead.

 

[FreePenguin]

I'm sure the EB is a great car...it's still a Mustang after all. I just can't stand the sound of 4 cyl. engines unless you can't hear them.LOL I couldn't even buy a 4 cyl. Toyota Camry when I went out looking for a new daily. Had to buy the V6 instead.

I dont personally get it, but ive never owned a v8. I like the eco sound, and I like quiet too when im driving. if I had a loud exhaust and interrupted my music, id be sad. I just commute though, mind my own business, stay in right lane and try to stay under the radar of cops.

 

[CompOrangeFanatic]

I dont personally get it, but ive never owned a v8. I like the eco sound, and I like quiet too when im driving. if I had a loud exhaust and interrupted my music, id be sad. I just commute though, mind my own business, stay in right lane and try to stay under the radar of cops.

I grew up around V8 cars and have always had one pretty much ever since my late teens. I just love the sound of a V8 especially with some exhaust. It's what moves me soul if that makes any sense.lol

 

[K4fxd]

that seems high actually. Got a link? It should be a solid >12% off MSRP and then about 3500 in Ford rebates on top of that.

for a premium + performance pack. The window sticker was north of 45K

I'll look for a link

 

[Wyzz Kydd]

for a premium + performance pack. The window sticker was north of 45K

I'll look for a link

I bought my son a base 2020 Ecoboost new, last month, for just over $24K out the door.

My opinion, it will never keep up with my car, but for the price, you get a lot of performance. It handles well, feels very nimble, and has pretty good acceleration. Best in it's class I think.

If by "Performance Pack" you mean the higher output engine then 33K out the door is probably fair.

 

[FreePenguin]

I bought my son a base 2020 Ecoboost new, last month, for just over $24K out the door.

My opinion, it will never keep up with my car, but for the price, you get a lot of performance. It handles well, feels very nimble, and has pretty good acceleration. Best in it's class I think.

If by "Performance Pack" you mean the higher output engine then 33K out the door is probably fair.

pretty sure he means, premium (leather interior package) + performance pack- being handling pack. not the HPP higher performance package with the bigger turbo.

my car was 34k msrp and my car is just a ecoboost premium.- not even a performance pack. I met a lady recently who had a HPP ecoboost, she paid almost 50k

 

[ZenkaiRacer]

I traded my 16 base eco AT for a 16 premium GT AT a few months ago. This is my first American V8. My eco had an intake for the whoosh noises, intercooler, and a tune. I gotta say it did feel more torqeuy around town and in stop and go. I think its just the hit of that instant spool. It was a great car.

On the other hand I think its one of the worst sounding 4 cylinders there is, which is why I never even thought about getting an exhaust for it.

I've always loved the sound of the Coyote and find I hardly turn up the radio anymore . I've put a mishi intake elbow with drop in filter, tru x pipe, roush axle back, and tune on it so far. I think I'll be quite content with this for a while.

 

[Cruizer]

I debated this when I first started thinking about a Mustang. I didn't want to finance and my price point had me at a few year old GT or a hardly used EcoBoost. I wanted the perks of the Premium package and still be able to customize a bit. After a test drive my decision was easy. A few months later and I love this car. It's fun, gets up and goes like I still can't believe, and I had enough money to customize a bit. I still feel I made the right choice for me.

 

[shogun32]

I bought my son a base 2020 Ecoboost new, last month ... It handles well, feels very nimble,

just imagine what it would actually handle like with the FRPP Track suspension bolted on. Both my GT/PP and EB/PP promptly got the chassis/IRS and diff fixes applied and improved significantly.

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