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Jim Chinnis wrote:
> "Lynn" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote in part:
>
> >Well, OK, I want a new Mustang convertible. Should I get the V6 or
V8 ?
>
> It depends on how you like to drive it, costs, and resale issues.
> If you enjoy a convertible for tooling around in the breeze, a 6
> will do that just fine. If you want lots of torque and speed, it
> won't.
>
> How well the two models will hold their value will largely depend
> on the price of gasoline at resale. If it's $2/gallon, the 8 will
> probably do fine, maybe better than the 6. If it's $4/gallon, I'd
> guess the 6 will be worth more. If it's $8/gallon, most V8s will
> be parked in back yards rusting away.
>
> Get the ABS in any case.
> --
> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
If one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline reaches over the $8 USD mark
than the whole globe will be devastated in the greatest "depression"
era that the world will ever know. If that happens, it wouldn't matter
anyway if all V8's end up rusting in back yards, driveways and
neighborhood streets. The internal combusion engine as we know it
would become a toy only for the wealthy who can still get their money
of of banks that didn't shut down. Even at $8 a gallon you wouldn't be
able to get the majority of em to buy pocket cars that run off of 2
cylinders with only standard shifts. The whole worlds would be
devastated and there wouldn't be any jobs...
The V8 will return much more of your original investment in three
years, than a V6. Unless you want the super sound system, you
are better off ordering the Deluxe and upgrade to leather. You
can save $1,000 off the MSRP. I have a 2005, MSRP was $31,380. I
had three other GT convertibles a 1999, 2001 and 2003. The were
all 4sp automatics, my 2005 has the 5 speed automatic It is a
much better car all around than the others I've owned. I sold the
2003 that I bought for $27,600 for 22K. It cost me $29,800 to
drive home the 2005 Deluxe with lather and the better wheels
mike hunt
Lynn wrote:
>
> Well, OK, I want a new Mustang convertible. Should I get the V6 or V8 ?
>
> The V6 Premium convertible has a MSRP of $25,320 (before options) with
> a 5 speed manual. EPA milage is 19 / 28 mpg. ABS brakes are $775.
>
> The GT premium convertible has a MSRP of $30,550 (before options)
> with a 5 speed manual. EPA milage is 17 / 25 mpg. ABS brakes are
> standard.
>
> Which one ? Is the V8 worth $4,000 ? Can you even get a V8 without
> paying a serious premium ?
>
> Thanks,
> Lynn
The original Mustang came with a 200 CID straight 6 and two V8s.
I own a 1964 Mustang Convertible, that I bought new, with the 225
HP 289 V8. There was also a 271 HP 289 V8. My car cost me
around $2,800 new, today it is worth around $48,000. ;)
Ford just upped the production number for the 2005, by 80,000,
because of the unexpended high demand for the V8
and the newly introduced convertible
mike hunt
Tom Adkins wrote:
>
>
> Didn't the first 64.5 Mustang only come with an inline 6? (I honestly don't
> remember, but I think so). The V-8s were the ultimate, but Ford sold a ton of 6cyl
> 'Stangs over the years. I believe the 6'es were in the majority for a few model years
> according to the sales figures. I know the "aberration" 4 bangers out sold the V-8s
> and V-6s for quite a while. So "while yer bullshittin"..... The Mustang was\is
> esentially a 6 cyl economy car with V-8 variants, even in the dark years of the
> Mustang II. Begone, Poser.
>
> To the OP. Test drive both and decide what you like. The combo's are available to
> suit a range of buyers. Only you can decide what'd right for you. There really is no
> be all, end all. My Alpha Male part says "grunt..give me....grunt... V-8, 5 speed"
> while the 40ish maried guy with kids part of me says " I can afford to drive the V-6,
> and it IS kinda peppy", while the wife part (appendage?) says " Hey, #&%%$##, I want a
> V-8 with an Automatic, I hate shifting".
> Above all, if you can afford it, buy what YOU like.
I guess you have not driven one of the new Mustangs with the 5 sp
automatic. The number for both the automatic
and the manual are virtually equal and you don't need to worry
about missing a gear or shifting too late. Beside there is no
convertible out there in the Mustangs GTs price range that can
run with the new Mustang automatic even with a manual. ;)
mike hunt
eastwardbound2003@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Wrong. Look at the specifications of the mustangs from 2000 to 2005.
> How much do they weigh on average considering all the different
> configurations? Now look at the older Mustangs comparing what's sold
> now to what the first generation mustang was set up. Notice the huge
> weight gain over the years?
>
> What it all comes down to is that the V6 or inline 6 is not powerful
> enough to get the stang going especially if the buyer opts to get it
> with an automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions are inferior
> to manual 5 speeds and they will always be inferior to manual 5 speeds.
> If you really want to true driving experience, only a manual
> transmission will suffice.
>
>Jim Chinnis wrote:
>> "Lynn" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote in part:
>>
>> >Well, OK, I want a new Mustang convertible. Should I get the V6 or
>V8 ?
>>
>> It depends on how you like to drive it, costs, and resale issues.
>> If you enjoy a convertible for tooling around in the breeze, a 6
>> will do that just fine. If you want lots of torque and speed, it
>> won't.
>>
>> How well the two models will hold their value will largely depend
>> on the price of gasoline at resale. If it's $2/gallon, the 8 will
>> probably do fine, maybe better than the 6. If it's $4/gallon, I'd
>> guess the 6 will be worth more. If it's $8/gallon, most V8s will
>> be parked in back yards rusting away.
>>
>> Get the ABS in any case.
>> --
>> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
>
>
>If one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline reaches over the $8 USD mark
>than the whole globe will be devastated in the greatest "depression"
>era that the world will ever know. If that happens, it wouldn't matter
>anyway if all V8's end up rusting in back yards, driveways and
>neighborhood streets. The internal combusion engine as we know it
>would become a toy only for the wealthy who can still get their money
>of of banks that didn't shut down. Even at $8 a gallon you wouldn't be
>able to get the majority of em to buy pocket cars that run off of 2
>cylinders with only standard shifts. The whole worlds would be
>devastated and there wouldn't be any jobs...
lmfao
recession only in the USA
lmfao
CANADA RULES
in alberta
we are RICH
BWhahahahahaha
I HOPE GAS AND OIL PRICES GO UP
On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 17:43:28 GMT, Jim Chinnis
<jchinnis@SPAMalum.mit.edu> wrote:
>"Lynn" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote in part:
>
>>Well, OK, I want a new Mustang convertible. Should I get the V6 or V8 ?
>
>It depends on how you like to drive it, costs, and resale issues.
>If you enjoy a convertible for tooling around in the breeze, a 6
>will do that just fine. If you want lots of torque and speed, it
>won't.
>
>How well the two models will hold their value will largely depend
>on the price of gasoline at resale. If it's $2/gallon, the 8 will
>probably do fine, maybe better than the 6. If it's $4/gallon, I'd
>guess the 6 will be worth more. If it's $8/gallon, most V8s will
>be parked in back yards rusting away.
>
>Get the ABS in any case.
The V8 Mustangs EPA is 17/25 MPG, the six is 18/27.
mike hunt
Jim Chinnis wrote:
>
> "Lynn" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote in part:
>
> >Well, OK, I want a new Mustang convertible. Should I get the V6 or V8 ?
>
> It depends on how you like to drive it, costs, and resale issues.
> If you enjoy a convertible for tooling around in the breeze, a 6
> will do that just fine. If you want lots of torque and speed, it
> won't.
>
> How well the two models will hold their value will largely depend
> on the price of gasoline at resale. If it's $2/gallon, the 8 will
> probably do fine, maybe better than the 6. If it's $4/gallon, I'd
> guess the 6 will be worth more. If it's $8/gallon, most V8s will
> be parked in back yards rusting away.
>
> Get the ABS in any case.
> --
> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
Jim Chinnis <jchinnis@SPAMalum.mit.edu> wrote in
news:464r41pkmnguefscf18v3jd8nu75rkaai9@4ax.com:
>>>If one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline reaches over the $8 USD mark
>>than the whole globe will be devastated in the greatest "depression"
>>era that the world will ever know. If that happens, it wouldn't matter
>>anyway if all V8's end up rusting in back yards, driveways and
>>neighborhood streets. The internal combusion engine as we know it
>>would become a toy only for the wealthy who can still get their money
>>of of banks that didn't shut down. Even at $8 a gallon you wouldn't be
>>able to get the majority of em to buy pocket cars that run off of 2
>>cylinders with only standard shifts. The whole worlds would be
>>devastated and there wouldn't be any jobs...
>
> Not according to most economists. And it depends on how the price
> rises. If it's partly from shifting taxes to fossil fuels to
> reduce consumption, as has already been done in most of the world,
> the effect on the economy is minimal. The ones most hurt are the
> ones with big investmests in things that waste fuel.
> --
> Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
>
Most economists are idiots who respond by looking at some data sheet full
of extrapalated theoretical bullshit compiled by a Pothead listening to Rap
Music which is now the official sign of American Intellect. Then there's
the Alan Alzheimer's Greenspan type, who do the biding of whatever
politician they need to keep their job.
If we have $8 a gallon gasoline prices anytime in the near future our
economy will be devastated beyond anything ever seen in this country.
Of course we seem to be doing a good job of exporting our culture
of Drugs and Rap Music to every part of the world we get involved in. I saw
a recent TV program which interviewed young Iranians who were asked what
they liked about America and they thought this American Rap was great.
Iraqi's also agree.
We can save billions in military spending by just exporting our own
destructive culture to all our enemies.
We can then give this money to the Oil and Automotive companies who will
solve our transportation problems.
<DustyRhoades@mailcity.com> wrote in message
news:424DD52D.3B8192F8@mailcity.com...
> The V8 will return much more of your original investment in three
> years, than a V6. Unless you want the super sound system, you
> are better off ordering the Deluxe and upgrade to leather. You
> can save $1,000 off the MSRP. I have a 2005, MSRP was $31,380. I
> had three other GT convertibles a 1999, 2001 and 2003. The were
> all 4sp automatics, my 2005 has the 5 speed automatic It is a
> much better car all around than the others I've owned. I sold the
> 2003 that I bought for $27,600 for 22K. It cost me $29,800 to
> drive home the 2005 Deluxe with lather and the better wheels
why kind of lather? Was from washing the car? Or perhaps, you were shaving
in the back seat? ;-)
Sorry, couldn't resist.
you can wait until the 2006 models come out. Perhaps the demand will
decrease because of an increased supply. It is impossible to tell if the
demand will keep up with the supply. However, I am positive that Ford did
not decide to increase the supply unless they expected to make a lot of
money on the car. i would not be surprised if there are better incentives or
lower prices on the 2005 models at the end of the model year.
Personally, if I wanted a Mustang, I would go and get one and enjoy. I
wouldn't take the bet that the price would go down at the end of the model
year.
Jeff
> mike hunt
>
>
>
> Lynn wrote:
>>
>> Well, OK, I want a new Mustang convertible. Should I get the V6 or V8 ?
>>
>> The V6 Premium convertible has a MSRP of $25,320 (before options) with
>> a 5 speed manual. EPA milage is 19 / 28 mpg. ABS brakes are $775.
>>
>> The GT premium convertible has a MSRP of $30,550 (before options)
>> with a 5 speed manual. EPA milage is 17 / 25 mpg. ABS brakes are
>> standard.
>>
>> Which one ? Is the V8 worth $4,000 ? Can you even get a V8 without
>> paying a serious premium ?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Lynn
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