although Edmunds, NADA and others have had 05 convertible prices on their sites for months, didn't believe it until Fomoco FINALLY got around to updating their site yesterday (any significance to April Fools??)
damn.....was hoping the others were wrong - and there really isn't $4834 difference (sticker) between comparably equipped V6s & V8s. How much more do you think it costs to build the
8?,,,,,,,,$200......$400....?????? Or does it make better sense to get a 300-C for less money?
Reasons to get the V8. 1. Resale value. 2. Bragging rights. 3. Live in small rural town and related to sheriff.
Under current US urban driving conditions with congestion, road design and speed limits the V6 with a stick is probably plenty of car. I have an 89 5.0 LX vert and probably will get a 05 or 06 V6. I love my current car and it is the least expensive car I have every owned. While it still looks almost new it is getting old and I know that plastic trim parts are becoming less available. Compared to my current car, with a new V6, I will get almost the same power, airbags, ABS and better economy. I think the V6 looks "cleaner". Some of the money I save will go into suspension mods (which every stock mustang needs). Just my opinion but something to think about. Howard
89 5.0 LX vert with drivetrain and suspension mods.
Except compared to just about any other 6 on the road.
-Rich
First off, forget about what makes sense. Which car gives you a woody, the Mustang or the 300C? That's the one to buy, and no other. As for 6 vs 8, there's more to it than just 2 cylinders. My first thought was that the 6 was an excellent motor, and if you add a blower you'll outperform a stock 8. But take a close look at the fine print. The V8 GT package has a lot more going for it than just a motor. It's things like sway bars, anti-lock brakes, trim options, better rear suspension, etc. Forget the v6 unless it's for your grandma.
If this is true (I don't doubt you I just couldn't get that info from the Ford website specs) then the V8 is certainly the better choice.
Howard
If this is true (I don't doubt you I just couldn't get that info from the Ford website specs) then the V8 is certainly the better choice.
Howard
no doubt that there is no justification for the big price differential between 6 and 8.......but that's how car companies make their money.
it's a question of whether the fun factor is worth it to you.......the miles-per-gallon aren't that much different.....insurance on an 8 isn't too bad in non-high-theft communities. don't know how much more replacement tires will be for the 8: certainly less than the resale value benefit.
one thing I like about both engines is that they use timing chains, not belts ........but.....I like the fact that the 8 has aluminum block and heads.......not bi-metal like the 6 so fewer wories about different coefficients of expansion.
Very helpful information. V8 GT manual has stronger tranny, 3.5 vs 3.3 rear end, 2mpg worse mileage, stiffer springs, thicker front stabilizer bar, rear stabilizer bar, slightly greater swept area on discs, 140mph speedo, 130 more pounds, greater turning radius and standard antilock brakes. If you add antilock brakes onto the V6 the MSRP cost difference is $4775. Add aftermarket rear sway bar to the V6 and suspension setup isn't that different. I will admit that real world drivng differences may be substantial. The choice of brakes, sway bar thickness and spring rate on the GT may create a very balanced handling package that wouldn't be duplicated by addition of sway bar to back of V6.
Cheers Howard
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