the EcoBoost or the v6?

[EuroBoy]

I am very excited to be buying my first ever mustang, as u can see by my cheesy username. I used to be a euroboy =)

with all that said, I can't decide between the 6 cylinder or the ecoboost. I'd love the v8 GT but it's just too much gas for me to own.

the 6 cylinder seems to get no love here on the forum so I'm kinda leaning towards the ecobooster. I personally would like the 6 cyl just for it's simplicity and familiarity but it seems like technology has improved a lot with the tiny 4. I really don't like the thought of squeezing every little bit out of a small 4 cylinder but I guess it's perfectly fine nowadays.

usually the 6 cylinder would be the higher priced option upgrade, but not so in the beautiful mustang.

any thoughts ? from those that have driven both and from your past ownership, does the 4 turbo really feel adequate? I haven't driven any yet since the local dealer won't allow a test drive unless we solidify a deal. so I'm going to another dealer soon.

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[Sixer]

here's a similar thread with some answers:
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php/ecoboost-v6-base-6638.html?t=6638

I'll be ordering a V6 convertible early in the new year, stock, no changes, add-ons.
a V8 doesn't interest me in part because of costs: in Canada the Eco convertible is only
available in the Performance Package and costs $9K more than the 6 , V8 is $18K more,
the V6 fits my budget.

the V6 uses regular gas, the Eco can use regular but is said to perform better with premium gas.
based on reported mpg fill ups the V6 was getting 26/7 mpg 30/70 city hwy which is good imo.
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1093981_2015-ford-mustang-ecoboost-gas-mileage-26-mpg-combined

the Eco turbo I think is just something else that needs servicing and could require extra
repairs, replacement out of warranty which the V6 isn't burdened with. the V6 engine was
originally introduced in '06 is well known and reliable.

dealers have quoted me from C$1,200 for after market leather seats, with heat C$1,400 so
upgrades are available even without the PP.

I'm not interested in 0-60 or 1/4 miles times, the V6 300 bhp is plenty powerful enough for
my driving and the Eco offers no advantages.

 

[Seabee1973]

I am very excited to be buying my first ever mustang, as u can see by my cheesy username. I used to be a euroboy =)

with all that said, I can't decide between the 6 cylinder or the ecoboost. I'd love the v8 GT but it's just too much gas for me to own.

the 6 cylinder seems to get no love here on the forum so I'm kinda leaning towards the ecobooster. I personally would like the 6 cyl just for it's simplicity and familiarity but it seems like technology has improved a lot with the tiny 4. I really don't like the thought of squeezing every little bit out of a small 4 cylinder but I guess it's perfectly fine nowadays.

usually the 6 cylinder would be the higher priced option upgrade, but not so in the beautiful mustang.

any thoughts ? from those that have driven both and from your past ownership, does the 4 turbo really feel adequate? I haven't driven any yet since the local dealer won't allow a test drive unless we solidify a deal. so I'm going to another dealer soon.

I say ecoboost even though I am getting the GT.... I drove the ecoboost without the performance package and the handling was superb... I can only imagine how it would be with the pp...The boost is awesome , acceleration....it did not seem to be a 4cyl at all. Getting an ecoboost will also give you more options as to what you want

 

[rj67]

Traded a 2011 V6/PP for '15 GT. Nothing wrong with the V6. Get a CAI and tune to wake it up and you should be fine. Power and sound will never equal a 5.0 but the V6 has plenty of get up. Even with the wide PP wheel/tire combo and 3.31 gears I could still get 31-34 MPG on the highway.

 

[Old 5 Oh]

Traded a 2011 V6/PP for '15 GT. Nothing wrong with the V6. Get a CAI and tune to wake it up and you should be fine. Power and sound will never equal a 5.0 but the V6 has plenty of get up. Even with the wide PP wheel/tire combo and 3.31 gears I could still get 31-34 MPG on the highway.

Only thing wrong with the V6 is you have to take the base interior. If you want the base interior, that's fine. If you want the premium interior you are looking at an EB.

 

[e30og]

Go premium! Much nicer interior and cool features.

If thats not in the budget, either the 6 or eb will be fun. The eb has a tad more standard like power seats as well as the performance package option. I highly suggest the PP, it handles like a slot car. A little stiff but totally livable.

Im just getting to the break in period with my EB and YES, it is definitely adquate! Although all the reviews show power dropping off around 5500 rpms, trust me there is ample thrust up there. This car pulls hard above 3k and honestly there is torque in any gear even 6th, any speed. Downside is max power requires premium, but $5-7 each fillup is trivial IMO.

If your gonna tune it or get into the engine, no question ecoboost. Eb also sounds great from the inside when pushed. Quiet exhaust outside, but aftermarket (check the FR/borla sport) can fix that

 

[Bay1Stang]

As my daily driver, I went V6 purely for the long term reliability.

 

[Spartan]

I'd wait till after January to see if Ford counters with any premium options for the V6 against the new Camaro. Then see what happens.

If they add a premium level for the V6 I'll get that over the EB.

 

[EuroBoy]

just to clarify, does the ecoboost premium already come with the performance package ? or is that a seperate add on for both the ecoboost base and ecoboost premium ?

I really don't want to pay extra for the suspension parts in the premium package when the first thing I will do is lower the car with eibach springs.

the car really comes alive when it's lowered.

 

[stevec]

Head says you should go ecoboost
Heart says V6

Just out of interest may I ask those from the US this question. Will you have awkward discussions with car people about your engine choice if you dont get a V8
Part of the reason I am getting a V8 is I dont want discussions like this
"Hello mate, nice car"
" Oh thanks, yeh its alright in it"
"Yeh I love American cars, what engine is it?"
"Err 4 cylinder eeoboost"
Oh, right, Err that seems a bit strange in a Mustang"
"Yeh, well I just dont think I could run a V8"
"yeh, I know what you mean, still a nice car though"

So, I dont want that discussion but surely it will be even worse in the US, the home of the V8, Or are you guys really coming round to this green thing now and I am going in the other direction and just about to have my first V8?

Just interested

 

[Trackaholic]

just to clarify, does the ecoboost premium already come with the performance package ? or is that a seperate add on for both the ecoboost base and ecoboost premium ?

I really don't want to pay extra for the suspension parts in the premium package when the first thing I will do is lower the car with eibach springs.

the car really comes alive when it's lowered.

The performance pack is separate from the premium.

So, you could get the EB Premium without the PP, then do your lowering.

Although the PP does come with more than just spring changes.

I would actually prefer the V6 over the EB, but Ford clearly wants to push the EB, hence the lack of V6 Premium. Also, Ford never really provided any V6 test vehicles, so there aren't any magazine reviews of that version (or at least not very many). I think the V6 would have received much more attention on the forum if Ford would have given it more attention as well, but I think they really want that increased MPG for CAFE requirements that the EB provides.

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[steelertown]

You realize that your not saving as much as you think you are in gas by not getting the gt right?
Lets assume my local gas prices: regular fuel: $2.88///Premium: 3.18 Each car drives 10k miles a year.


GT: 20mpg @ 10k miles. 500 gallons used. x 2.88 = $1440 a year
EB: 26 @ 10k miles. 384.6 gallons used. x 3.18 = $1223 a year
v6: 22 mpg @ 10k miles. 454 gallons used. x 2.88 = $1309 a year

Your saving $216 a year in gas. Even if you use premium in both, your only saving $366 a year. That is $30 or less a month. I'll take the GT for that.

Now, EB vs v6. If the premium options don't matter to you, I would take the v6 all day.

 

[Brent302]

Head says you should go ecoboost
Heart says V6

Just out of interest may I ask those from the US this question. Will you have awkward discussions with car people about your engine choice if you dont get a V8
Part of the reason I am getting a V8 is I dont want discussions like this
"Hello mate, nice car"
" Oh thanks, yeh its alright in it"
"Yeh I love American cars, what engine is it?"
"Err 4 cylinder eeoboost"
Oh, right, Err that seems a bit strange in a Mustang"
"Yeh, well I just dont think I could run a V8"
"yeh, I know what you mean, still a nice car though"

So, I dont want that discussion but surely it will be even worse in the US, the home of the V8, Or are you guys really coming round to this green thing now and I am going in the other direction and just about to have my first V8?

Just interested

That's spot on when I owned my 3.7 V6 received mostly hate. Then I bought a Challenger with the 5.7 V8 (bucket of slow) and everyone loved it.

Fair warning to people buying the EB or V6 you better grow some thick skin quick because 9 out of 10 people will hate on your mustang. It's the sad truth.

 

[04SloSnake]

That's spot on when I owned my 3.7 V6 received mostly hate. Then I bought a Challenger with the 5.7 V8 (bucket of slow) and everyone loved it.

Fair warning to people buying the EB or V6 you better grow some thick skin quick because 9 out of 10 people will hate on your mustang. It's the sad truth.

While true, I looked into stock LS3 SS times and the Ecoboost is a drivers race with them. Different strokes for different folks, but the performance numbers are encouraging.

 

[Tamadrummer88]

You realize that your not saving as much as you think you are in gas by not getting the gt right?
Lets assume my local gas prices: regular fuel: $2.88///Premium: 3.18 Each car drives 10k miles a year.


GT: 20mpg @ 10k miles. 500 gallons used. x 2.88 = $1440 a year
EB: 26 @ 10k miles. 384.6 gallons used. x 3.18 = $1223 a year
v6: 22 mpg @ 10k miles. 454 gallons used. x 2.88 = $1309 a year

Your saving $216 a year in gas. Even if you use premium in both, your only saving $366 a year. That is $30 or less a month. I'll take the GT for that.

Now, EB vs v6. If the premium options don't matter to you, I would take the v6 all day.

Have you taken into account the frequency of fill ups? sure you may drive 10k miles a year and pay X amount for fuel, but imagine having a GT and driving a round trip commute of 20 miles in stop and go traffic. You would be filling up twice in a week maybe versus a week in a half in the Ecoboost. That's where the savings add up.


Of course its gonna be the GT guys that are gonna say "oh, better grow some thick skin because people are gonna hate on your car" Its your money, your car and your decision, so why should you give a shit about what other people think? As long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters. And for most people that want a mustang (enthusiasts aside) they just want one for the styling and the name, they don't care what motor is in it, they just want one. Those people wont care about anything else other than to say "yeah i drive a mustang" Only the enthusiasts are gonna care what motor you have. And again, so what? Most of those are gonna be the "V8 or nothing in a mustang" people.

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