New member, looking for advice

[raptor17GT]

must admit I still find mine a big bus and I have no idea about parking it either which is mostly ok as I park at the far end of carpark away from everyone else. I did however hustle it along one of the best driving roads I know and while it aint going to change direction mid turn without complaining I actually was impressed by how it punched from apex to apex and how planted it felt when I tipped it in. Raising the seat for me was the biggest change so I felt like I could see the end of the bonnet but I've since lowered the seat as I've owned it more. It is not to everyones taste, much smaller cars will be out of sight on a B road or even half decent A road but they are not Mustangs so I have no urge to own them. Well, not yet anyway

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[Bullitt66]

the minus things for me far outweighed just having a car that can stop good. It's a cheap car that kinda feels like a sierra to me..same kind of feel to it.

Fair play. If the shoe don’t fit, don’t wear it!

Interesting that your still active in a forum for a car that youve sold and clearly don’t like

 

[Michael_vroomvroom]

Raising the seat for me was the biggest change so I felt like I could see the end of the bonnet but I've since lowered the seat as I've owned it more.

After I got my car I also became more interested in improving my driving skills (don't want to end up in an episode of coffee and crash). One thing they mentioned at the "safe driving" course I took was that it's been shown that it's not beneficial raise the seat high in your car. Like you, I had raised my seat quite high, so I could see the end of the bonnet and increase the chance of seeing things in front of the car. According to the instructor, that's a common fallacy and research has shown that when you do that, you end up focusing too much on what is directly in front of the car, rather than, as you should, look far ahead.

Now I've lowered the seat as low as it goes. A bit less comfortable to lean my left (right in your case I guess) elbow out of the window, but I think it's right; I focus further ahead as I can't see what's immediately ahead of the bonnet anyway.

 

[Kristian87]

I always enjoy these threads, some interesting comments. If I may, i’ll add a little balance here...

it’s true, for someone coming from one of the german brands, i would imagine the mustang is a downgrade in terms of build quality and that premium feel. I’d describe the build quality as “good at best” from what i’ve seen. I’ve only ever driven fords, so to me the Mustang was a huge step up in premium feel, i’ve not seen a more interesting and inspiring cabin in a modern car in many years (i say that as a huge fan of the early mustangs and the muscle car/retro look in general).
The gearbox is indeed clunky when poodling around town, feels like you’re driving a transit van at times. Dealerships in general are very poor, but there are some gems out there, as well as a handful of specialists.
Of course, the old cliche, it depends what you’re used to and what you’re after.
For me however, I can’t think of a better car available today, after 18 months with the ecoboost and 3 years with the GT, i still feel all giddy inside just to look at it! Feel like an absolute king when i’m in the driver seat. I enjoy the attention and admiration it gets, pretty much every time i drive down the road. Power wise, over 400bhp and 390 on torque - unless you’re coming from something superior, that’s a great amount of power to enjoy
As a newbie to modding, that’s another aspect of mustang ownership i wasn’t prepared for but something i’ve enjoyed greatly, putting my own stamp on what I thought should have rolled out of the factory
I’ve met some great people, purely through owning this car, another positive for me
I’ll never get bored of mine, sure a classic could tempt me, but the S550 brings a lot that a classic can’t
If it ain’t for you, it ain't for you, but if it is, you won’t regret a damn second or a damn penny you spend!

 

[GR11M]

Way too many issues aswell with these cars. the issues thread here is frighning.
sloppy suspension.
sloppy steering..
very little torque.
driveline clunk.
bonnet flutter.
i got very tired of driving mine very quickly. no regrets selling it.
ask Dr grabster what he thinks.

What did you replace it with ?

 

[Gregs24]

Problem is it's shortcomings far outway it's plus points. the 6 pot brembro's were good.
My biggest corncern was trying to keep it straight at motorways speeds. forever correcting the steering made it very tiring on longer journeys.
if you want good brakes buy an s550 mustang.

I've done thousands of miles on the motorway and never had any trouble keeping it straight - in fact it cruises as a GT perfectly. Was the lane assist on as that makes the steering feel odd on occasions ?

It really isn't a huge car. It isn't an Elise or a Fiesta but it is the same size as a BMW 4 series (OK 5 cm wider but the same length) but the difference is there is a big bonnet in front and not much behind you.

I drive mine as a daily and have no problems with the size at all, smaller than many cars I have driven.

If you want a small sports car it will not be for you, if you want a comfortable fast GT it will be fine.

 

[WD Pro]

So are the brakes good ?














































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[marks]

Fair play. If the shoe don’t fit, don’t wear it!

Interesting that your still active in a forum for a car that youve sold and clearly don’t like

Only joined yesterday, probably upset that he can't afford a Mustang so has decided to indulge in a bit of trolling.

 

[Gregs24]

yes the 6 pot brembro's are better than what i have on the car i own now.
everything else is nowhere near as good.
i doubt you will keep your more than 12 months..in fact i'm 100 percent sure you'll get shot whitin a few months.
you buying a manual or automatic. if manual you are in for a nasty shock.
you ever driven a 1978 manual cortina..same gearbox feel

1978 Cortina had a beautiful change - direct to the gearbox without a linkage. Mustang manual change is universally praised in the motoring press.

You make some sweeping statements about what others will do but I can assure you I am very happy with my Mustang, and this coming from an owner of an Evora and previously Elise's so know what a good car is.

You still haven't said what you have changed to that is so much better - please let us know

 

[WD Pro]

We all have opinions and that’s cool

Here’s some of mine :

Old cortina / escort boxes are ace. Weak, but shifted ace. Learnt to drive with them. Swapped a few out with blown gears.Still have a rocket box in the shed at home.

Based on my test drive, the 19 gt I took out was well planted. OK, I didn’t take it to 150, but top end of third and into fourth on a D4 is moving some on a quiet country road.

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[raptor17GT]

Just sharing my opinions after one year of ownership..Trying to help some folks make the right choice that's all..
driveline clunk and clatter drove me insane..second gear whined like mad. the clutch bite and feel was so vague i began to despize driving it..
i own another muscle car now btw and am very happy with it. rock solid even at 150mph. 150mph in a mustang would be something that would kill you.

I don't find the clutch bite so bad, certainly not vague and I can balance it nicely (heel and toe another matter entirely). You think 150mph in a mustang is something that would kill someone? Try 150mph in an mr2 turbo, that was akin to discovering religion

I do understand where you are coming from about your experience with a bad car, I had a similar experience with a 350z, had it 8 months and it was cheaper to trade it in and take the hit than it was to run it for a while longer and hold out for a private sale. Heavy gearshift, bucking bronco driveline when applying power under 2k revs, honestly an appalling ownership i had with that car. Plenty of other folks love them so it must have just been that car and me. Some folks aren't suited to certain cars and thats fine, plenty of choices out there if you have money.

 

[wenklaw]

I think that 'most' UK GT owners on this forum have a balanced and fair view of their GT Mustang ownership. The one statement that rings 100% true is that the Mustang isnt for everyone. I still get the comment you sold your M2 for a Mustang, why would you do that.

M2C/M2 are good looking cars, more than just a stuck on body kit as someone commented, the front and rear wings are bespoke to the M2/M2C, its not a stuck on body kit. For me its one of the best looking small coupes that's been made in the last decade or so and its also probably one of the most capable, it also has its own character and i bloody good engine too. They are difficult cars to pick holes in unlike the Mustang which is full of things i can pick at, as much as i love it.

I have also just developed what looks alike a 3rd fault in 4000 miles/10 months of owning it, strange noise coming from the front nearside wheel/brakes, i am getting a twangy noise on 1/4 lock, had a peak and cant see anything trapped or bent.

 

[Gregs24]

If you're a ford fanboy and find escort cosworths nice cars to drive then maybe you will be happy with your mustang. problem is once you have driven a corvette or camaro then you soon realise the mustang is not good.
go test drive a gen6 camaro..amazing car and simply light years ahead of the s550..if you have only ever driven an s550 mustang then you may be happy.
i'm almost 60 and have driven over 2 million miles in my life so i have an idea if a car is any good or not..

That isn't really correct. The Escort Cosworth was a very good car for the time it was made.



As regards good handling cars, no Camaro or Corvette will ever compare to a Lotus Evora or Elise so I think I am in a position to compare. The Mustang is an extremely good GT car, comfortable, fast, quiet and can be equally good at making a lot of noise in the way only a big V8 can. I drive my Mustang daily, including lots of comfortable motorway miles and have a Lotus for days when I want a proper sports car. I suggest you try a Lotus to discover what a proper sports car should be like

You don't like the Mustang - fine, it isn't going to upset anybody on here.

This is a Mustang forum so probably not too many on here will agree with you!

 

[Gregs24]

That same reviewer tested the mustang and recomended you buy the camaro.
i'm not into a sports car in anyway..i want a smooth fast cruizer..one that can keep a straight line on the motorway without it wearing me down.i also want a car that has a smooth gearbox and driveline. i also want a car that has no ac issues.
i also want a car that has low end power.i also want a car that doesnt wear one rear tyre down in 3k miles.i also want a car that has a bonnet that doesn't want to fly off above 90 mph.
buy a mustang if you want to have a car with excellent brakes..honestly the only thing i can recomend..i have driven over 100 miles every single day since 1980 btw..i know a good car from a bad car.
the s550 mustang has real close feel to a ford sierra. very alike behind the wheel..the clutch feel. the entire car has a similar feel.
if you're happy paying 50k for a car that drives like a 40 year old car then that's fine..

You sure are trolling now !

If the single rear tyre wore down in 3k miles there was something seriously wrong, which may explain why it wouldn't drive in a straight line - hardly a design fault. I have done many more miles in mine and the tyres are wearing evenly. I also drive regularly at 130kph in Europe and the bonnet doesn't go anywhere !

I had a Sierra - it is NOTHING like a Sierra !

Don't bother wasting anybody else's time replying - we know what you think now !

 

[raptor17GT]

isn't the camaro LHD?? That alone rules it out of most peoples books.
I can understand @Orange man wanting low end power but you can't blame a car for having it's powerband elsewhere in the rev range when it was designed from the outset like that. If it's not your thing then fine, me I just cog it down one or two if rapid progress is required though I wouldn't class the Mustang as gutless! It has a gearbox, use it. If the brand new car has faults, get the dealer to fix them.

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