Jaxstang
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- 2019 Mustang GT Premium
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Ok first a bit of info. I have been lurking for some time absorbing all the good info from this forum. I was on the fence of buying a Mustang or go back to the V6 Genesis Coupe which I had before and loved. I know V6 vs V8 here but I wouldnt have the Mustang on a V6. I am weird I know I finally took a test drive today, it was a white GT premium with auto trans with 3:15 dif. I want a 3:15 mainly because of mostly highway riding as daily commute so I want the RPMs to be low for better mpg and to save the extra $$ on the 3:55.
The bad:
- I wasn't impressed with the 3:15. It felt like it needed some push to get going or somewhat slow to respond when hitting the gas. Not underpowered by any means just missing something. Hard to describe. I drove all the time in normal mode and full auto (no shifters) so that could be a factor. I just wanted to drive it like I normally would to get a good feeling for it. It was a 15 minute drive on city and highway.
- You can feel that weight when making a turn but of course I am comparing it to my light Subaru BRZ that is made for cornering although completely underpowered. If you come from a bigger / heavier car this might not be noticeable. I am sure I will get used to it fast enough.
The good:
Everything else. Love the design, seats, electronics, how smooth the transmission shifts, the heated / cooled seats, and oddly enough how quiet the exhaust is when it needs to be. Even though I'm 5'7" I felt comfortable in the car and visibility was never an issue. It has power rear view mirror so a mirror tap to install my Red Line radar detector will be easy. I have this set up in my BRZ and love no having wires hanging around to power the detector. This car was white and didn't tried to get it as I am not a fan of white cars although I must admit this car looks good in white.
The dilemma:
I have a $ 2k negative equity in my Subaru so I am trying to fight for a better pricing so I don't blow my budget. These BRZ are depreciating faster than I could imagine :headbonk: and since I didn't have the x plan it looks like MSRP was my only choice here. Mustangs are selling fast in Jax so dealers are not doing much negotiation. So I just got my American Mustang Club membership today after trying to negotiate with the dealer and my x plan pin but it will depend on whether my dealer will take it without proof of membership or not. I know there is that 60 days waiting period but who knows. I will find out on Monday since they are trying to find me a car on my color choice and options.
Meanwhile I will keep drooling at the awesome reviews and pictures.
Cheers
The bad:
- I wasn't impressed with the 3:15. It felt like it needed some push to get going or somewhat slow to respond when hitting the gas. Not underpowered by any means just missing something. Hard to describe. I drove all the time in normal mode and full auto (no shifters) so that could be a factor. I just wanted to drive it like I normally would to get a good feeling for it. It was a 15 minute drive on city and highway.
- You can feel that weight when making a turn but of course I am comparing it to my light Subaru BRZ that is made for cornering although completely underpowered. If you come from a bigger / heavier car this might not be noticeable. I am sure I will get used to it fast enough.
The good:
Everything else. Love the design, seats, electronics, how smooth the transmission shifts, the heated / cooled seats, and oddly enough how quiet the exhaust is when it needs to be. Even though I'm 5'7" I felt comfortable in the car and visibility was never an issue. It has power rear view mirror so a mirror tap to install my Red Line radar detector will be easy. I have this set up in my BRZ and love no having wires hanging around to power the detector. This car was white and didn't tried to get it as I am not a fan of white cars although I must admit this car looks good in white.
The dilemma:
I have a $ 2k negative equity in my Subaru so I am trying to fight for a better pricing so I don't blow my budget. These BRZ are depreciating faster than I could imagine :headbonk: and since I didn't have the x plan it looks like MSRP was my only choice here. Mustangs are selling fast in Jax so dealers are not doing much negotiation. So I just got my American Mustang Club membership today after trying to negotiate with the dealer and my x plan pin but it will depend on whether my dealer will take it without proof of membership or not. I know there is that 60 days waiting period but who knows. I will find out on Monday since they are trying to find me a car on my color choice and options.
Meanwhile I will keep drooling at the awesome reviews and pictures.
Cheers
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