Purchasing a 2015 Ecoboost M6

[BoostedNate]

Hello all,

Joined up because I'm about to purchase a used 2015 Ecoboost base with manual transmission, outright. Figured it might be a good idea to drop a line with you guys before I drop the cash. The car has 50,000 miles on it, a clean CarFax, and came back clean after an inspection by Ford. No I can't afford a GT, so please don't tell me I'm making a huge mistake by not getting one. Funds are tight and I like the affordability of the Ecoboost. I've done research and already found out about the AC evaporator issue all of the models seem to suffer from. I discovered this car has that issue, and used that to talk the seller down $750.
Additionally this vehicle comes with a Cobb tune stage 1 tune/intake from the previous owner. If you guys can give me any advice or warnings on what to expect I would greatly appreciate!

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[Lionorion]

Buy the v6

 

[Maggneto]

If funds are tight you may want find a certified Ecoboost, one with an extended warranty, has had the evaporator replaced already, and has not been modified.

ECU tuned Ecoboost Mustangs can be problematic and the cost to replace an engine can run a few thousand bucks.

 

[BoostedNate]

Why buy a V6? Reliability? Otherwise gas mileage and performance are not as good once you start modding

A certified pre-owned ecoboost would cost over $4000 more, significantly more than the cost of replacing the evaporator. Ford checked out the car, which I’m sure they could have missed something, but didn’t find anything wrong with it. A stage 1 COBB tune is not very aggressive either.

 

[EcoVert]

I have a 2015 ecoboost with out any problems run the highest octane gas available have fun. Your going to catch shit from everyone here because they thing you should have got a V8 but unless the car has had the dog run out of it you'll be ok.

 

[BoostedNate]

I have a 2015 ecoboost with out any problems run the highest octane gas available have fun. Your going to catch shit from everyone here because they thing you should have got a V8 but unless the car has had the dog run out of it you'll be ok.

I’m buying it tomorrow. The evaporator is going to be annoying to replace but I’ll be topping off the refrigerant to get along for a bit. How long do the clutches last on this car?

 

[Faceme]

just get a s197 gt and you can fill up with 87octane, have more power and reliability, cheaper insurance. If funds are tight , not sure why youd gamble on a 1st year model, 50k odometered, off the shelf tuned ecoboost with no warranty.

 

[Fatguy]

just get a s197 gt and you can fill up with 87octane, have more power and reliability, cheaper insurance. If funds are tight , not sure why youd gamble on a 1st year model, 50k odometered, off the shelf tuned ecoboost with no warranty.

If you are talking 50,000 miles go with an earlier model GT. I’d say go S550 V6 but the V6 car’s that are not rentals are usually keepers now but the occasional kid upgrades. If money is tight the six and eight get most of their horsepower with 87 which is a big cost savings. My six is only 18 months old but an S197 owner may be ripe for a new car. It’s less of a gamble that way. That Cobb tune bothers me as the car would have been run hard.


Anyway, get what you want and don’t be afraid to race anyone anywhere. I pulled beside an Ecoboost vert 20 minutes ago on this quiet street side by side at a red. The light changed and he just crawled so I nailed it and roared down the street. You will beat 5.0 Mustangs off the line if you try. They will pull away after a fashion but streets are not long enough for that to happen. And they aren’t expecting it so they just rev the engine and get embarrassed a few seconds later. Don’t be psyched out before the light changes. Have some fun!

 

[BoostedNate]

If you are talking 50,000 miles go with an earlier model GT. I’d say go S550 V6 but the V6 car’s that are not rentals are usually keepers now but the occasional kid upgrades. If money is tight the six and eight get most of their horsepower with 87 which is a big cost savings. My six is only 18 months old but an S197 owner may be ripe for a new car. It’s less of a gamble that way. That Cobb tune bothers me as the car would have been run hard.


Anyway, get what you want and don’t be afraid to race anyone anywhere. I pulled beside an Ecoboost vert 20 minutes ago on this quiet street side by side at a red. The light changed and he just crawled so I nailed it and roared down the street. You will beat 5.0 Mustangs off the line if you try. They will pull away after a fashion but streets are not long enough for that to happen. And they aren’t expecting it so they just rev the engine and get embarrassed a few seconds later. Don’t be psyched out before the light changes. Have some fun!

Every 5.0 I’ve seen in this price range has been pretty high mileage. Also the 6th Gen interior and exterior has a lot more appeal to me. I’d only run 93 octane in the car, no matter what I get. I found the previous owner of the vehicle despite the fact ithe vehicle is currently being sold at a dealership. He claims he only used 93 and full synthetic for the life of the car.

I have a one month bumper to bumper warranty from the dealer after I buy it, so I do intend to get on it pretty hard after driving off the lot.

 

[thehunterooo]

I have a 2015 ecoboost with out any problems run the highest octane gas available have fun. Your going to catch shit from everyone here because they thing you should have got a V8 but unless the car has had the dog run out of it you'll be ok.

You should have bought the GT noob

 

[BoostedNate]

You should have bought the GT noob

Was waiting on someone to say this... lol

 

[RedRyan98]

I know OP already made their mind but my vote is for the V6 also. All else being equal it should cost less to buy and less to maintain. Added bonus, it will sound better too, especially if you add a stock GT catback. I had a V6 for a year and was really impressed with it. I would have been very happy to keep it but, I've never had a V8 car before and wanted to try it once while they still make em. To me 4 cylinder turbos belong in Subarus, VW's, Hondas, etc... so I'd just get one of those if I wanted a 4 cyl turbo.

Buying a car with an aftermarket tune and a month of warranty would scare me, but to each their own. If its a good deal and what you really want, and your comfortable with the added risk than go for it.

 

[Fatguy]

You should have bought the GT noob

Normally I would say this even though I drive a V6. But if he can’t afford it so be it. If you are young and can afford it I would say always go V8 and have some fun. I am old now and the V8 is no enticement anymore. Plus they are too loud as I come home between 1:00am - 3:00am. So I’m happy with the V6. But that is not the reason for this post.


What I wanted to add is that all those guys saying “you should have bought the V8” will soon have to hear; “You should have bought the EV!” And I want to be one of those guys. Time for something new in Mustang land.

Sorry but every time I hear that I just have to add it. Puts the fear in the back of the mind. ——EV——-

 

[Brian V]

Normally I would say this even though I drive a V6. But if he can’t afford it so be it. If you are young and can afford it I would say always go V8 and have some fun. I am old now and the V8 is no enticement anymore. Plus they are too loud as I come home between 1:00am - 3:00am. So I’m happy with the V6. But that is not the reason for this post.


What I wanted to add is that all those guys saying “you should have bought the V8” will soon have to hear; “You should have bought the EV!” And I want to be one of those guys. Time for something new in Mustang land.

Sorry but every time I hear that I just have to add it. Puts the fear in the back of the mind. ——EV——-

You live in Toronto and the battery technology has not grown enough for your cold weather climate .
50.000 miles seems high for the year build . I would have the vehicle gone over by an independent service first .

 

[EcoVert]

You should have bought the GT noob

Was waiting on someone to say this... lol

Told you it would happen

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