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2006 mustang convertible
V6 or V8 (GT) ?
5 speed auto or 5 speed manual ? I do not spend much time in traffic. My local dealer says that he can now order a 2006 GT convertible for MSRP. Thanks, Lynn |
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2006 mustang convertible
Lynn McGuire wrote:
> V6 or V8 (GT) ? > > 5 speed auto or 5 speed manual ? I do not spend much > time in traffic. > > My local dealer says that he can now order a 2006 GT convertible > for MSRP. What's more important to you? Going fast or saving money? The V8 costs significantly more than the V6 right off the bat. Then it gets worse gas mileage and costs more to insure than a V6. In terms of looks, the cars look almost identical. That said...which would I get? The V8, of course. 8-) |
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2006 mustang convertible
Ritz wrote:
> Lynn McGuire wrote: > >> V6 or V8 (GT) ? >> >> 5 speed auto or 5 speed manual ? I do not spend much >> time in traffic. >> >> My local dealer says that he can now order a 2006 GT convertible >> for MSRP. > > > What's more important to you? Going fast or saving money? The V8 costs > significantly more than the V6 right off the bat. Then it gets worse > gas mileage and costs more to insure than a V6. In terms of looks, the > cars look almost identical. > > That said...which would I get? The V8, of course. 8-) > > > Recently, I rented a V6 convertible to drive around the seattle area. Fun car, I really liked it. The V6 had a surprising amount of power. Not enough, but pretty good. Add a blower, headers, and a computer tune and you'll make more power than a stock GT V8. Even a few simple bolt on tricks from Steeda will net quite a bit of power. I was really surprised at how well the auto shifted. Very smooth, very fast, very solid. Just about the best auto I've ever driven. I don't think it gives up much in economy, either. The auto is the hot ticket, IMO. I'll bet it's quicker than a 5 speed for the average driver. -- ..boB 1997 HD FXDWG - Turbocharged! 2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver 1965 FFR Cobra - Finally on the Road! |
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2006 mustang convertible
V8 - 5 Speed
Anything less would be ... well... less. KJK "Lynn McGuire" > wrote in message ... : V6 or V8 (GT) ? : : 5 speed auto or 5 speed manual ? I do not spend much : time in traffic. : : My local dealer says that he can now order a 2006 GT convertible : for MSRP. : : Thanks, : Lynn : : |
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2006 mustang convertible
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> I was really surprised at how well the auto shifted. Very smooth, very fast, >very solid. Just about the best auto I've ever driven. I don't think it gives up >much in economy, either. The auto is the hot ticket, IMO. I'll bet it's quicker >than a 5 speed for the average driver. I agree about the automatic trans. I drove both before buying an 06 automatic GT. The automatic feels just as strong to me. |
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2006 mustang convertible
I just purchased a '05 GT, V-8, 5sp manual. I wouldn't take anything
else. But if you are into the car for looks and the name of Mustang and speed and muscle isn't you, then get the cheaper V-6. They look identical and are suprising fast. |
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2006 mustang convertible
Hey Lynn,
I just ordered a GT with a five speed. There is no way I will be able to drive this car in snow (we get a lot here, in Idaho) as there is too much power. The clutch is noticeably stiffer than the one on my heavy duty 3/4 ton 4x4 truck. If I planned to drive in inclement weather (rain even) I would definitely choose an automatic. The fuel economy is not so different between the GT and the base model with the 6 cylinder, on the highway. For ease of life? Get the GT with the automatic. If you like control and a little more power? 5-speed. David Buschhorn GT Jet-Black, 5-speed, no spoiler. "Lynn McGuire" > wrote in message ... > V6 or V8 (GT) ? > > 5 speed auto or 5 speed manual ? I do not spend much > time in traffic. > > My local dealer says that he can now order a 2006 GT convertible > for MSRP. > > Thanks, > Lynn > > |
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