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Mustang V6s...
I'm investigating the possibility of a used Mustang and I'm looking for information on reliability and serviceability of various V6s used. I know there was the 3.8, 4.0, 3.7 etc. is there one to avoid? One to prefer? NOTE: I'll probably look for a V8 but there seems to be a bunch of V6s available for reasonable prices. -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ |
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XS11E > wrote: > I'm investigating the possibility of a used Mustang and I'm looking for > information on reliability and serviceability of various V6s used. I > know there was the 3.8, 4.0, 3.7 etc. is there one to avoid? One to > prefer? > > NOTE: I'll probably look for a V8 but there seems to be a bunch of V6s > available for reasonable prices. I have an '09, v6, auto, convertible. Silver, black top. I love it. Plenty of power in stock form. It has 74,500 miles already! Serviceability is great/easy. I looked as long as I could for a 5 speed but the few I found all seemed beat to death. I settled for the auto and it's the best auto trans I've ever owned, and I'm keeping it. Added a few mods, an SCT X3/SF3 Power Flash tuner, dual exhaust, JLT cold air intake, and... Seems like something else significant that I can't remember. The car feels so much stronger now! Not sure about the actual power, but I'm happy because each mod gave me a better seat-of-the-pants feel! What more do I need? Also added the sequential turn signals, a chin spoiler, GT style spoiler (black) to replace the low profile spoiler that was from the factory, and black tail light trim. Soon to add 3.73 gears... I keep telling myself that. Soon to paint, blackout, the space between the tail lights. Fun to drive, not to pricy to personalize. -- For all you know this message was... Sent via an exclusive network, on a snobby portable computing device. |
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twk > wrote:
> I have an '09, v6, auto, convertible. Silver, black top. I love > it. Plenty of power in stock form. It has 74,500 miles already! > > Serviceability is great/easy. Thanks for the information, '09 is probably way beyone my budget, I'm considering mostly '86 - '93 as I like the looks of the Fox bodied car, the prices are within my budget (although it's hard to find a clean one!) > I looked as long as I could for a 5 speed but the few I found all > seemed beat to death. I settled for the auto and it's the best > auto trans I've ever owned, and I'm keeping it. I'm considering automatic ONLY! I'm looking for a semi-sporty convertible to replace my Mazda Miata which is a stick and my arthritic knees, hips, back, etc. have notified me that a clutch is no longer an posibility. I got the Miata as I found an almost brand new 1985 Mustang convertible in 1905 and was unable to work the clutch. Several people said I should look at a Miata as the clutch is very light so..... I've very much enjoyed the little critter for 7 years of fun driving but it's not fun anymore, I notice I don't shift smoothly now and it's fairly painful to drive it for any length of time.... -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ |
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Mustang V6s...
On Sep 24, 7:42*pm, XS11E > wrote:
> I'm investigating the possibility of a used Mustang and I'm looking for > information on reliability and serviceability of various V6s used. *I > know there was the 3.8, 4.0, 3.7 etc. is there one to avoid? *One to > prefer? > > NOTE: I'll probably look for a V8 but there seems to be a bunch of V6s > available for reasonable prices. > > -- > XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups > The Usenet Improvement Project:http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ Avoid anything V8, pre-1999 with an auto trans. |
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RichA > wrote:
> On Sep 24, 7:42*pm, XS11E > wrote: >> I'm investigating the possibility of a used Mustang and I'm >> looking for information on reliability and serviceability of >> various V6s used. *I know there was the 3.8, 4.0, 3.7 etc. is >> there one to avoid? *One to prefer? >> >> NOTE: I'll probably look for a V8 but there seems to be a bunch >> of V6s available for reasonable prices. >> >> -- >> XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups >> The Usenet Improvement >> Project:http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ > > Avoid anything V8, pre-1999 with an auto trans. Why? They're rated pretty good on reliability? My budget determined I'lll probably be looking at pre-1999, 1986-1993 is my preferred range based on price and that I like the look of the Fox bodied Mustangs much better than the later models. -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ |
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"XS11E" > wrote in message ... > RichA > wrote: > >> On Sep 24, 7:42 pm, XS11E > wrote: >>> I'm investigating the possibility of a used Mustang and I'm >>> looking for information on reliability and serviceability of >>> various V6s used. I know there was the 3.8, 4.0, 3.7 etc. is >>> there one to avoid? One to prefer? >>> >>> NOTE: I'll probably look for a V8 but there seems to be a bunch >>> of V6s available for reasonable prices. >>> >>> -- >>> XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups >>> The Usenet Improvement >>> Project:http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ >> >> Avoid anything V8, pre-1999 with an auto trans. > > Why? They're rated pretty good on reliability? My budget determined > I'lll probably be looking at pre-1999, 1986-1993 is my preferred range > based on price and that I like the look of the Fox bodied Mustangs much > better than the later models. 8 cyl 90, 91, 92, 93 are great. manual transmission. |
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"jod beans" > wrote:
> 8 cyl 90, 91, 92, 93 are great. manual transmission. Not possible, read my original post. It MUST be an automatic. If I could manage a clutch I'd never consider giving up my Miata, it does what I want, it's fun to drive and it's paid for! -- XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups The Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ |
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On 10/24/2012 19:39, XS11E wrote:
> "jod beans" > wrote: > >> 8 cyl 90, 91, 92, 93 are great. manual transmission. > > Not possible, read my original post. It MUST be an automatic. > > If I could manage a clutch I'd never consider giving up my Miata, it > does what I want, it's fun to drive and it's paid for! > Nothing wrong with an AODE, Dee-White has one. |
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On 10/24/2012 17:15, jod beans wrote:
>>>> -- >>>> XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups >>>> The Usenet Improvement >>>> Project:http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ >>> >>> Avoid anything V8, pre-1999 with an auto trans. >> >> Why? They're rated pretty good on reliability? My budget determined >> I'lll probably be looking at pre-1999, 1986-1993 is my preferred range >> based on price and that I like the look of the Fox bodied Mustangs much >> better than the later models. > > > 8 cyl 90, 91, 92, 93 are great. manual transmission. > > 1989 Mustang owners club on line two... |
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On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:13:26 -0500, "WindsorFox<SS>"
> wrote: >On 10/24/2012 17:15, jod beans wrote: >>>>> -- >>>>> XS11E, Killing all posts from Google Groups >>>>> The Usenet Improvement >>>>> Project:http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/ >>>> >>>> Avoid anything V8, pre-1999 with an auto trans. >>> >>> Why? They're rated pretty good on reliability? My budget determined >>> I'lll probably be looking at pre-1999, 1986-1993 is my preferred range >>> based on price and that I like the look of the Fox bodied Mustangs much >>> better than the later models. >> >> >> 8 cyl 90, 91, 92, 93 are great. manual transmission. >> >> > > 1989 Mustang owners club on line two... what about 88! Speed Density was said to produce the most power in stock form!!! |
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