Ecoboost or GT ???

[Sal JC]

You could have stopped paying attention then. What hair is it off your back if people want to talk about something you already talked about?

That was a joke. If you're unfamiliar it's in the dictionary.

Joke: [johk]
A joke is something spoken, written, or done with humorous intention. Jokes may have many different forms, e.g., a single word or a gesture (considered in a particular context), a question-answer, or a whole short story. The word "joke" has a number of synonyms, including wisecrack, gag, prank, quip, jape and jest. To achieve their end, jokes may employ irony, sarcasm, word play and other devices. Jokes may have a punch line, i.e., an ending to make it humorous.

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[Feeshta]

Disagree with the vents. I think the 3 vents looks sleek with the brushed metal. I think the PP dash is atrocious but that's just me. Looks like a pattern from the 80s.



The optional 19's are nice but yes expensive. I agree that the GT PP wheels are the best

It's a personal thing I guess on the vents, I just don't like it. Maybe the brushed metal will look better in person, but in pictures it looks boring. The PP finish looks old school to me, much more 20's-60s than 80's. Nothing was made of out of metal at all in the 80s, not on the interior of the car anyway.

On the wheels, I really don't want a staggered setup either. It's a pain in the ass when it comes to tire replacement schedules, and cars handle better on square setups anyway.

 

[Feeshta]

That was a joke. If you're unfamiliar it's in the dictionary.

Joke: [johk]
A joke is something spoken, written, or done with humorous intention. Jokes may have many different forms, e.g., a single word or a gesture (considered in a particular context), a question-answer, or a whole short story. The word "joke" has a number of synonyms, including wisecrack, gag, prank, quip, jape and jest. To achieve their end, jokes may employ irony, sarcasm, word play and other devices. Jokes may have a punch line, i.e., an ending to make it humorous.

Sarcasm often doesn't translate in type.

 

[Sal JC]

 

[w3rkn]

I'm about to buy a 2015 Mustang and I'm really torn on which model, so hoping you all can enlighten me. I've driven the 2.0 ecoboost and was impressed for a focus and escape, but will it suit me for a mustang.

My fears are buying the GT and finding out the Ecoboost can be tuned to 350hp and still get way better gas mileage than the GT. So far the pros of the GT are horsepower and sound...cons are more cost and worse gas mileage. The ecoboost pros are lighter weight, gas mileage, still decent power...cons are less horsepower, questionable sound, and will it really feel like a muscle car.

Second big issue is should I get cloth or leather. I like cloth but the 2014 Mustang cloth was horrible. Does anyone know if the 2015 seat are better and HOW MUCH better.

Help me decide.

One question...

in 5 years, what do you see urself doing in/with ur Mustang.


IMO:
I truly believe that a good percentile (75%?), will opt for the very strong 2.3 liter.

The lighter car will most certainly translate being more agile to the driver, & there will be no lack of tq to pull out of corners..


The EB aftermarket (Ford included), will take care of "performance" types who want more.

The GT will always remain quintessential Mustang.

Regardless of engine, you get the same s550 chassis, adding in the 2.3 will just make, for one phun car..

kinda like the Focus/Fusion ST.. but all proper w/lsd, rwd, etc.. but also on a more refined level..

I think a racing tune in a EBoost'd 2.3 will be its own immediate sub-culture.

 

[Spartan]

It's a personal thing I guess on the vents, I just don't like it. Maybe the brushed metal will look better in person, but in pictures it looks boring. The PP finish looks old school to me, much more 20's-60s than 80's. Nothing was made of out of metal at all in the 80s, not on the interior of the car anyway.

On the wheels, I really don't want a staggered setup either. It's a pain in the ass when it comes to tire replacement schedules, and cars handle better on square setups anyway.

Yah it's all opinion...everything with looks is.

In person, the 3 vents looked really sleek. I just prefer a sleek, modern look.

The PP dash finish/pattern reminds me of stickers I had in the 80's as a kid. So to me, every time I see the PP dash I think of these stickers and just how silly it looks on a car.

 

[Spartan]

I think a racing tune in a EBoost'd 2.3 will be its own immediate sub-culture.

Yep you'll see this for sure. Which then you'll have two real groups.

I think you'll definitely see a split with ownership where you'll see the EB4 (I hate to say it), ricer types that take the Mustang and it becomes part of that Hyundai Genesis, Toyota, Honda, group.

 

[Robinson02]

Yep you'll see this for sure. Which then you'll have two real groups.

I think you'll definitely see a split with ownership where you'll see the EB4 (I hate to say it), ricer types that take the Mustang and it becomes part of that Hyundai Genesis, Toyota, Honda, group.

please no.....

 

[Spartan]

please no.....

Well, it's a Turbo 4...you know it's going to be modded heavily and on top of that, those annoying exhausts added to them.

 

[Proflig8tor]

With aggressively increasing CAFE standards, we may be nearing the day that a V8 is truly an "exotic" engine. Might be worth spending the money to enjoy them while you can.

Can you imagine what the last V8 mustang will be worth?

 

[Feeshta]

Yah it's all opinion...everything with looks is.

In person, the 3 vents looked really sleek. I just prefer a sleek, modern look.

The PP dash finish/pattern reminds me of stickers I had in the 80's as a kid. So to me, every time I see the PP dash I think of these stickers and just how silly it looks on a car.

Hmm, never thought of that. It remind me more of an old Bugatti interior, like this.

 

[Spartan]

Hmm, never thought of that. It remind me more of an old Bugatti interior, like this.

Oh I know what they are going for...which is similar to what you posted, but that dash in certain light reminds of those stickers..and I can't get it out of my head..LOL. So no PP for me.

 

[Spartan]

With aggressively increasing CAFE standards, we may be nearing the day that a V8 is truly an "exotic" engine. Might be worth spending the money to enjoy them while you can.

Can you imagine what the last V8 mustang will be worth?

Yep. That's why I'm getting a V8. It's going to be rare down the road.

 

[Hashbrownn]

I'd have to differ there, especially considering it is a front caliper upgrade only. Having owned and driven numerous cars with good to excellent brakes including Brembos on STIs, 6 Piston BMW brakes on my 135i, etc, I don't believe the Brembos offer a palpable real world performance advantage. This is especially true with the 4 pistons that are already on the GT.

On a track they might be a real upgrade. On the street they are nothing but a name printed on your calipers for $2,500, and more money for replacement pads. The only exception would be if Ford really screws up the base brakes, and I doubt that. You are simply never going to heat load the factory brakes to the degree that the Brembos offer a real advantage.

This isn't always the case. You will need good brakes to ride up and down mountain roads as well. I've burnt up plenty of factory brakes riding up and down the Blue Ridge Parkway here in Appalachian Mountains. Good brakes aren't just for track, it's just an insurance/peace of mind thing for me. I'm a firm believer in "your car is only as good as your brakes"

 

[Sal JC]

Yah it's all opinion...everything with looks is.

In person, the 3 vents looked really sleek. I just prefer a sleek, modern look.

The PP dash finish/pattern reminds me of stickers I had in the 80's as a kid. So to me, every time I see the PP dash I think of these stickers and just how silly it looks on a car.

Those stickers are fun

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