GT or Import

[ATLalien]

OP, your choice here really boils down to how much you value performance. An infinity will definitely have a much nicer interior and the mustang will be prone to at least some rattles down the road. But you won't find an new import with a 435hp V8 on tap in the same price range.

If luxury and fit and finish are most important, definitely go import. If performance is most important, get the mustang.

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[50hhh]

Hmm I've had accords and a 350z that both rattled like hell. Don't bring that imports have better interior and motors shit in here. This isn't the 90s

 

[ATLalien]

Hmm I've had accords and a 350z that both rattled like hell. Don't bring that imports have better interior and motors shit in here. This isn't the 90s

Heh, I do agree with you, kindof. American car interiors, particularly Ford have come a very long way. The mustang interior is actually better looking to my eye than most Toyotas and maybe other Japanese brands, even material quality is close. Still a long way from BMW, Lexus, Infiniti in appearance, fit, and finish though. And on average, I wouldn't be surprised if Mustangs would be more prone to rattle over the long term.

But really, the mustang is, and always has been about performance value; bang/$. In this area, it's a clear winner over almost any import.

 

[Katastrophe]

OP - It's not SUPER unusual to shop cars according to price...a lot of us have done it. Just try and figure out want you want more of. Practicality? Performance? Economy? Comfort? All of these will play into your choice.

Also, consider other cars. You may drive a few others that blend the Infiniti and Ford more closely...

However, if you've really narrowed it down to just 2 cars, your ultimate best bet is to get some seat time. Take the car for a longer drive in the city and highway...take it in parking lots, etc. Drive it in every aspect you can to see what you'd rather live with.

Just my 0.02...

 

[drabon74]

My 15 GT is a rattle box, I literally cannot keep up with all the rattles. I had a 05 G35, car was built very well. I drove the new Q50 and was impressed, it felt very quick and nimble. I got 5.1, 13.25, just a hair behind the best my GT has ever gotten

 

[texhex]

So I just test drove a 2016 GT Premium w/ Performance Package.

No wonder the 2015/2016 models are doing so well. Holy crap for the money the GT is a very nice car!

I intentionally drove it over an area that is under heavy construction and was really surprised at how well it handled the rough pavement. Clutch seemed to have a long travel with a short spot of when it actually engaged, kind of like it comes too far up after it's fully engaged but I got used to it pretty quickly. The overall ride was really well behaved and the road noise was totally liveable.

It's not a luxury car and I didn't expect it to be, but the interior and the ride was much better than I was expecting. This is going to make my decision a lot harder! A new GT may be in my future, my existing lease is up in August.

The salesman said something to me that seemed strange. He said they don't lease the GT. I have never heard of that and I questioned him hard on it. Then he went and talked to someone and came back and said they actually do lease the GT. I asked him if it was through Ford and he said yes. I sold new cars for five years in my past life, multiple manufacturers (all imports) and I've never heard of a car that could not be leased through the manufacturer's finance division. I suppose it's possible but it struck me as kind of odd, like a total car sales guy moment. I don't want to hijack my own thread but can anyone confirm that the GT can or cannot be leased through Ford?

 

[VTECSAUCE]

Small side track but I wouldn't go as far as to say the v6 from the Z's and G's were bullet proof. Buddy of mine had one grenade 3x...apparently they have oil pump issues.

 

[ktp1598]

I've had my GT for 10 months and 15,000 miles. No squeaks and rattles. I also have the premium leather interior (softer) and my leather is only a tad bit looser but still looks fine.

 

[Tamadrummer88]

Regarding the leasing on a GT, Ford has never historically leased GT's out, but it can be done. The only downside is that the lease rates are pretty high.

That being said, I like my Mustang, but the QC and build quality and treatment I get at the dealership (that last one is huge to me) will have me looking elsewhere for my next new car purchase. 10 years of Ford's and im done.

 

[SpeedLu]

That being said, I like my Mustang, but the QC and build quality and treatment I get at the dealership (that last one is huge to me) will have me looking elsewhere for my next new car purchase. 10 years of Ford's and im done.

What happened at the dealership?

 

[ktp1598]

Such a shame we have such bad dealership experiences. I hate Walmarts but I know they're not all bad. Just most of them...

 

[Chad11491]

That being said, I like my Mustang, but the QC and build quality and treatment I get at the dealership (that last one is huge to me) will have me looking elsewhere for my next new car purchase. 10 years of Ford's and im done.

This is how I feel exactly. This is my first ford. I've always had import cars (nissan z's, Porsche 944, subaru brz) this is by far and away the worst put together car I've ever had. My 30 year old z's and 944, and even my subaru felt better built and more "solid". I have 100% faith in the drivetrain of this car, but it feels like everything else was slapped on around it. the dealership experience is so much worse than Subaru, where you were treated great, in and out of free oil services in less than an hour, and very quick response. I'm lucky if Ford even calls me back. I love this car, but I won't buy another.

 

[Joshg120]

I'm honestly not sure where some of you are coming from. I'm coming from a Lexus IS350, and I can say that the mustang has felt very solid, interior is holding together well and I actually had a great experience at the dealer. Given I do all the maintenance myself so I don't deal with the dealership much. I really don't understand some of the complaints in here, my car has 6k miles and the seats still look brand new. I'm sure they will wear and the interior will not hold up as well as some of the imports but there's some great over exaggeration going on in here.

The mustang is somewhat of a project to get exactly where some of us want it, but I love that there's such a large aftermarket for the car. Usually if there's a complaint about an aspect of the car (the mt82 for example) then there's something that can be done about it (mgw/trans fluid swap) for the most part. If you plan on keeping the car bone stock I would say go for the infiniti but if you want something that is fun and that you can upgrade over time then go for the mustang.

It's miles more fun to drive than any import I've tested besides maybe a 370Z nismo. Give the car a chance it will really surprise you

 

[IPOGT]

Two completely different cars. the Q50 is presumably a higher quality built vehicle from Nissan's luxury brand Infinity. The other is a Ford Mustang. Don't get me wrong, I like my Mustang even with my build quality issues but an Infinity or comparatively speaking Lincoln it is not nor is it meant to be. Which leads me to the comment that if that's what you'll be comparing it to you'll be disappointed once the V8 thrill is gone.
Word has it Lincoln will be introducing a performance car of their own.

 

[Shawnski]

It's a great value

First of all there really is no direct comparison to any import. The performance abilities are simply not comparable for the money. That being said, you do get what you pay for in terms of certain interior materials. I mean really, a Mustang GT performs every bit as well as a Lexus F coupe for a base price of $33k.

I have 14 months of ownership in my EB base with PP and have zero regrets after a steady diet of BMWs after 15 years. I need two DD for my work is split between FL and WI. In fact I recently placed an order for a '16 GT to replace my beloved '12 135. For an OTD price of less than $40k, a new 2 series simply can't touch it for equipment, handling (IMO) and power.

As stated earlier in this thread, the interior and IRS now make the Mustang a viable all around car (sans rear passenger room). My EB has generally met my expectations of a hot looking, well balanced machine. This continuing impression has convinced me to replace my (comfy, fast and admittedly quirky) 135i.

If you like the looks, performance, and amazing value of the new Mustang, you won't be disappointed. Just keep in my mind, it may look and perform like a 6 series BMW just don't expect an $80k level of interior refinement.

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