Hi, Guest
06-12-2010, 04:54 AM
(06-11-2010, 11:40 PM)OAC_Sparky Wrote:(06-11-2010, 10:27 PM)ZTWsquared Wrote: ... I would have a real hard time paying 16 grand more for the GT ... in terms of the value proposition I don't think the Mustang V6 can be beat.
You're not comparing apples to apples.
Equip a V6 Stang with the same options that a base GT comes with and the difference is more like $8G. Ignore the fact that people on here spend up to $4G to void their warranty to turbo an extra 100HP. That's a 33% HP gain over the 6 and that's factory. The Coyote is a beast, it's just starting at 412HP. Modders are already showing gains with the 5.0L with bolt-ons (long tube headers, CAI and a tune) to 500HP naturally aspirated. That's only 75HP less than the Shelby which IS $18G more.
The 6 IS a great deal, no doubt. Just looking for something a little better, and I'm willing to pay for it.
Yeah, I know they're different vehicles ... I wasn't really comparing them and I know someone set on a GT won't even think of the V6 as being something to consider ... I was just thinking in terms of what you get for a buck with each vehicle ... and as awesome as the GT is, I think the V6 provides better value in terms of performance for the buck.
Just my .02.
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2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *