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did I mess up by buying a v6?

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#1 ·
So it was Feb 2014 just finished being a house and my wife a new mazda I also needed a car looked at the 5.0 but the price was up thier could have waited a year but instead I bought a 2014 v6 mustang for 19 so far I just put an air raid intake and a tune from mpt it's nice and all but I think I am struck with the more power trip so what do you guys think!
 
#87 · (Edited)
Well, my 2011 automatic was 22.5k back in 2010 when I bought it. All my performance mods were bought new. No pre owned performance parts. Also, besides performance mods I have spent money on apperence stuff for the pony. That's apart of the 29k. Also, apart of that 29k is airbrushing work I'm currently getting under my hood.

I'm not sure what performance mods you have but I have the following performance mods and the price adds up. Remember all my stuff was new.

SCT performance tuner
Airraid CAI
Boss 302 Strut tower brace
Fowmaster Force II axle backs
3:73 gear set plus install
The Axle Exchange one piece aluminum driveshaft
BBK ceramic long tube headers
BBK off road x pipe
J&M LCA's

Apperence stuff added and remember all my stuff was new.

Window tint
Boss C stripping
Hood stripping
Tail light tint.
Third brake light tint
Side marker tint.
California Special spolier
Raxiom smoked projection halo headlights
Raxiom Day time running lights
In process of airbrushing work under hood.
Strut tower cap covers (satin finish)

With the exception of the one piece aluminum driveshaft, all would need be done to a 5.0 for my satisfaction. Heck just my 2 pieces of airbrush work and painted parts are 1k. High quality airbrush work can cost some ? but it stands out for the wow factor.



Have a great day!
 
#89 ·
Money don't matter if you love your Mustang.

Who cares what it costs? It does not really matter as long as you like your car and the Mod's you did to it to get it your way.
This V8 versus V6 feud has been going on for many years. It will probably never be over.
I personally love a V8.
I also love a 3.7 Cyclone V6 ( I have one)
With my Mod's and my Magnaflows it not only looks good but also sounds great. The deep rumble of the Magnaflows are music to my ears and most of the people I meet at car shows or anyplace else tells me it sounds good when I'm backing into a space.
When I was at Orlando Speed World I turned a 13.3 My Friend turned a 13.1 with his 3.7 tuned V6 manual. There were Two V8's there both in the low 14's ( Wheels spin Problems)
Tony did run one and killed him. That don't mean the V8 is a slouch, It means the V6 does have an advantage at the drag strip with street tires.
On a roll going from 30 or 40 MPH the V8 will kill a V6 every time. But not by as much as you think it would.
What it boils down to is both engine on these new Mustangs are great and Both are worth owning.
They are getting 600 horsepower out of the turbo four with modification. Is there anything wrong with that? Of course not. Does that make it better then a V8 or V6 -Of course not. Are there people that will own a four love their Mustang -Of Course they will.
Oh Well, I said my peace.
Ronnie
 
#126 · (Edited)
Who cares what it costs? It does not really matter as long as you like your car and the Mod's you did to it to get it your way.
This V8 versus V6 feud has been going on for many years. It will probably never be over.
I personally love a V8.
I also love a 3.7 Cyclone V6 ( I have one)
With my Mod's and my Magnaflows it not only looks good but also sounds great. The deep rumble of the Magnaflows are music to my ears and most of the people I meet at car shows or anyplace else tells me it sounds good when I'm backing into a space.
When I was at Orlando Speed World I turned a 13.3 My Friend turned a 13.1 with his 3.7 tuned V6 manual. There were Two V8's there both in the low 14's ( Wheels spin Problems)
Tony did run one and killed him. That don't mean the V8 is a slouch, It means the V6 does have an advantage at the drag strip with street tires.
On a roll going from 30 or 40 MPH the V8 will kill a V6 every time. But not by as much as you think it would.
What it boils down to is both engine on these new Mustangs are great and Both are worth owning.
They are getting 600 horsepower out of the turbo four with modification. Is there anything wrong with that? Of course not. Does that make it better then a V8 or V6 -Of course not. Are there people that will own a four love their Mustang -Of Course they will.
Oh Well, I said my peace.
Ronnie
Don't know about the V-6 having an advantage with street tires, with my off idle launch and soft peddling out of the hole I still ran a 12.7 at 114 at over 1000 ft D/A and my 300+ pound body driving. With slicks and aggressive launch it should be a high 11 second car. The V-6's I have run on the highway have been left by bus lengths, but I have not run a forced induction one yet. Just my experience, yours may differ.
 
#91 ·
There's a V6 turbo running around killing modded GTR's....it's just personal preference, or its budget. Like I said earlier, I just couldn't bring myself to buy a V6 mustang, that's just my opinion. If I didn't have the funds, I'd pick a different platform.


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#92 ·
I get ya---You actually said

If I didn't have the funds, I'd pick a different platform.
Some of us are just "MUSTANG" people. Some of us came from different platform cars. I had a Corvette. (Never again) This is my 4th. Mustang over the years. The grass at one time looked greener on the other side but it wasn't I came back to Mustangs and don't even think of any other car. Back in 1964 the Mustangs actually were available with a straight six cylinder engine. Shari has one and it is a dog but it is still A mustang.
I really think 2014oxstang was probably had a brain Fart when he made that statement. A Mustang is a special car and there really is not anything with the Heritage that Mustangs have. Camaro's ??? I don't think so except for the 1967 to 1969 because nobody really give a crap about any other year Camaro. A Corvette, A good Heritage but people only drool after the 1963 to 1967. The rest are just not loved as much.
People seem to love every single year of Mustangs. There are even clubs representing the four cylinder Mustang and even the Mustang II has a following. A 1969 Mach 1 is desired by almost everyone that is into cars of any platform.
Last year at the American Muscle all Mustang show they had 2,600 "ONLY MUSTANGS" registered and it was the very first time at Maple Grove Raceway. Larger shows (YES) but the larger shows have all kinds of vehicles and brands. This was just Mustangs and believe me when I say there were more then just the one's registered. There were Mustangs of all engine types, All Transmissions, All years, Walking around you really did not see two the exact same.
As far as having the Funds, I can go buy a Shelby if I wanted one. I wanted a six and I bought a six and I love the six I own.
Ronnie
 
#95 · (Edited)
Some of us are just "MUSTANG" people. Some of us came from different platform cars. I had a Corvette. (Never again) This is my 4th. Mustang over the years. The grass at one time looked greener on the other side but it wasn't I came back to Mustangs and don't even think of any other car. Back in 1964 the Mustangs actually were available with a straight six cylinder engine. Shari has one and it is a dog but it is still A mustang.

I really think 2014oxstang was probably had a brain Fart when he made that statement. A Mustang is a special car and there really is not anything with the Heritage that Mustangs have. Camaro's ??? I don't think so except for the 1967 to 1969 because nobody really give a crap about any other year Camaro. A Corvette, A good Heritage but people only drool after the 1963 to 1967. The rest are just not loved as much.

People seem to love every single year of Mustangs. There are even clubs representing the four cylinder Mustang and even the Mustang II has a following. A 1969 Mach 1 is desired by almost everyone that is into cars of any platform.

Last year at the American Muscle all Mustang show they had 2,600 "ONLY MUSTANGS" registered and it was the very first time at Maple Grove Raceway. Larger shows (YES) but the larger shows have all kinds of vehicles and brands. This was just Mustangs and believe me when I say there were more then just the one's registered. There were Mustangs of all engine types, All Transmissions, All years, Walking around you really did not see two the exact same.

As far as having the Funds, I can go buy a Shelby if I wanted one. I wanted a six and I bought a six and I love the six I own.

Ronnie

Lol no brain fart here sir, just my opinion. I am of the mind, that if a V8 is offered in a vehicle, I want that over the V6 any day of the week. I want the power, I want the sound, I want everything that comes with it. That being said, I do understand the MUSTANG culture and it's diehards. I am one of them. I've had 2 of them, and my ailing father has an 04 he's looking to get rid of because he can barely get in and out of it. Trust me, I know how "special" mustangs are. Not wanting to own a V6 doesn't make me close minded or disrespectful, I just like what I like.

Ahhh, and good for you if you have the funds to go buy a GT500. I was in no way demeaning anyone who didn't have the funds. People have different priorities and goals, and I understand that.

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#97 ·
If someone wants pure power and only power for their mindset, the 5.0 is a better choice than the 3.7. If you want a V8 rumble then you need the V8 but that's not gonna be from a stock set up. The V8 in factory setup is weak and nothing impressive. Its only awesome when pared with a full exhaust set up and aftermarket axle backs or cat back system.

For many of us, the performance of our 3.7's are what the S197 4.6's were and that's plenty for a lot of V6 enthusiasts. I have completed and moved away from the performance side of my 3.7 and moved into the apperence side. I would rather spend an additional 2k making my stang look different and awesome over making it faster than what it already is.

My auto 2011 3.7 makes 297 rwhp and while that ain't sheeet, I'm really happy with its street performance.

Have a great day!
 
#99 ·
If someone wants pure power and only power for their mindset, the 5.0 is a better choice than the 3.7. If you want a V8 rumble then you need the V8 but that's not gonna be from a stock set up. The V8 in factory setup is weak and nothing impressive. Its only awesome when pared with a full exhaust set up and aftermarket axle backs or cat back system.

For many of us, the performance of our 3.7's are what the S197 4.6's were and that's plenty for a lot of V6 enthusiasts. I have completed and moved away from the performance side of my 3.7 and moved into the apperence side. I would rather spend an additional 2k making my stang look different and awesome over making it faster than what it already is.

My auto 2011 3.7 makes 297 rwhp and while that ain't sheeet, I'm really happy with its street performance.

Have a great day!
V8 is weak and nothing impressive? Get outta here with that. The 5.0 is a great bargain for someone who wants over 400hp, 28mpg all for under 30k. My V6 was fun , but I definitely dont wish I could have it back over my 5.0.
 
#94 · (Edited)
That's a great price no doubt. The 2014 deals were out there. My father got 8k off his 2014 CS 5.0 and 4,500 was factory incentives. Ford was making way for the 15 models and great deals were out there.

Back on the 2014's with the great rebates one could get a base 3.7 automatic for around 18k. I paid 22.5k for my 2011 base automatic but this was back in October 2010. Ford was only giving 1500 dollar rebates on the mustangs then plus the 5.0 and 3.7 were new.

It was the latest and greatest and no way could I touch a base automatic 5.0 for less than 29.5k back then. The factory incentives were far less than they have been back in 2010 on the 11 models.

25k is awesome for a 2014 manual 5.0 but I could of gotten a 2014 manual 3.7 for 17k then spend 6k for all my mods and only have 23k into the car.

25k is great but the issue for me is that I now need to spend 7-8k for assorted exhaust, performance and apperence mods for my standard.

Have a great day!
 
#101 ·
I understand you have to defend your car, but no need to call the 5.0 weak and such..
 
#127 ·
I think he meant the stock exhaust sound, and in that he has a point.
 
#109 ·
Just save up for a bit and wait for a good deal to pop up on a 5.0. I got my 13 premium with recaros for $ 23.8k , 30k miles. Traded my v6 and put a couple grand towards it and payments stayed nearly the same for a way better car.
 
#108 ·
J.K well I really want to say thank you guys but not for the feed back but for coming together as a team whether you have a v8 or v6 this thread was never about if I really messed up but about a community of mustang fans and how we can come together to help each other out of all forums out thier thier is no one better than the mustang forums I have to say THANK YOU ALL for being a A+ community!
 
#112 ·
Well the same for the v6. After I added magnaflows to my 3.7 it sounded good, but the sound didnt match the looks of the mustang in my opinion. All you need is a few hundred $$ to make a stock 5.0 sound great.
 
#119 ·
2014oxstang-- You clearly said:

Like I said earlier, I just couldn't bring myself to buy a V6 mustang, that's just my opinion. If I didn't have the funds, I'd pick a different platform.
Being a Mustang guy like you say you are, I would bet if your V8 was stolen or wrecked and all you could find is a V6 or Turbo 4 Mustang.That is what you would get and mod the heck out of it to get it your way.

I really don't think you would go for a Jap car or camaro. A hellcat maybe but probably another Mustang.

I do know what you mean about the 5.0 coyote engine. It is hard to beat and sounds great. I'm happy you love it and stick with Mustangs.
Ronnie
 
#122 ·
[QUsOTE=ronnie948;2243124]Being a Mustang guy like you say you are, I would bet if your V8 was stolen or wrecked and all you could find is a V6 or Turbo 4 Mustang.That is what you would get and mod the heck out of it to get it your way.



I really don't think you would go for a Jap car or camaro. A hellcat maybe but probably another Mustang.



I do know what you mean about the 5.0 coyote engine. It is hard to beat and sounds great. I'm happy you love it and stick with Mustangs.

Ronnie[/QUOTE]

I wasn't aware to be a "mustang enthusiast" you needed to only buy mustangs? That new? Lol if my V8 was stolen, I'd buy the new RS, or maybe a new 3 BMW. The mustang is my favorite vehicle, but it is not a necessity. Especially living in New England lol.



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#124 ·
[QUsOTE=ronnie948;2243124]Being a Mustang guy like you say you are, I would bet if your V8 was stolen or wrecked and all you could find is a V6 or Turbo 4 Mustang.That is what you would get and mod the heck out of it to get it your way.



I really don't think you would go for a Jap car or camaro. A hellcat maybe but probably another Mustang.



I do know what you mean about the 5.0 coyote engine. It is hard to beat and sounds great. I'm happy you love it and stick with Mustangs.

Ronnie
I wasn't aware to be a "mustang enthusiast" you needed to only buy mustangs? That new? Lol if my V8 was stolen, I'd buy the new RS, or maybe a new 3 BMW. The mustang is my favorite vehicle, but it is not a necessity. Especially living in New England lol.



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I'd get the new RS in a heartbeat, and put a Ford Racing tune on it.
 
#128 · (Edited)
Hi Scott

You know how to drive when Drag Racing. Most people do not.
I did state that on a roll the V6 has no chance at all against a V8.
Me and Tony did get one of the guys in the GT down to the mid 13'd from the mid 14's just by teaching him how to get going without cooking the tires. With practice he should do a whole lot better.

The old saying of " THERE AIN"T NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES" is usually right on. ( Forget turbos and SC's )
Ronnie

PS::: are you going to the American Muscle Mustang show?? They will have the drag strip open that evening. It should be a good time.
 
#135 · (Edited)
You know how to drive when Drag Racing. Most people do not.
I did state that on a roll the V6 has no chance at all against a V8.
Me and Tony did get one of the guys in the GT down to the mid 13'd from the mid 14's just by teaching him how to get going without cooking the tires. With practice he should do a whole lot better.

The old saying of " THERE AIN"T NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES" is usually right on. ( Forget turbos and SC's )
Ronnie

PS::: are you going to the American Muscle Mustang show?? They will have the drag strip open that evening. It should be a good time.
Looks like I am off that weekend, I just might have to come up. I just went to the Fords at Carlisle event and had a blast.
 
#130 ·
Snoop,

the Civic answer was a laff. +1 on this being one of the better forums the majority would prefer a V8 and admit it would be better.....but not everyone can/wants to spend the price be it a Turbo 4/ V6/ V8/Shelby etc.....

Mud would like a Boss Laguna Seca (or a 2015 GT) but is too cheap and my Base Model V6 with the perf package is still loved.
 
#133 ·
I had a 2011 v6 in grabber blue. And upgraded to the 2011 5.0 recently.

I think the v6 is all you need in reality. Mine was stock as hell the whole time I had it but enjoyed every minute of it.

Sure it doesn't sound like the v8 or pick up speed as quickly. But in reality it's worth it. You will end up saving yourself a lot of money too


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#134 · (Edited)
You might save money if one doesn't mod their 5.0 and keep it completely stock. Spending 5k to mod a 5.0 one isn't gonna save anything except the ridicule of owning a V6 mustang. Ha ha. Which can be worth something! ?

I have thick skin so getting my chops busted daily from my co workers and people about owning a V6 mustang, pays no mind to me. The fact their talking about my mustang is good enough to make me happy. ?

OP, we all now know you messed up but no biggie. Sell the 14 V6 and get the 5.0. Problem solved! You deserve to be happy now get out there and treat yourself to that desired 5.0.


Have a great day!
 
#136 ·
This is even better

There is no other event like this one. This is ONLY MUSTANGS. No Fords No Street Rods No Trucks. I hope they keep it this way.
Plus you get to meet a few of the people that are on the Forum. It is nice to put faces to names even the ones we sometimes disagree with. We get to shake hands and get some good laughs and war stories.
Ronnie
 
#137 ·
I could've also gotten a 2014 5.0, or 2005 GTO , but I wanted that nice independent rear suspicion, with the nice interior I figured a daily driver 300 hrp was more than enough lol. And I have heard of many people trading in their 4 banger for a 5.0. Who knew the turbo lag was that bad hmm. Anyways It's really personal preference, like I previously mentioned most people can't tell apart of a v4,v6 or v8... I love my GT but I also love my v6 but I do prefer 2010 or newer v6's. I just thing older v6's look ugly without that duel exhaust lol.


-1996 Mustang GT, 2015 Mustang (BAYAREARACING)
 
#138 ·
Unless it is an old Saab, it doesn't have a V4:cool:.
 
#142 ·
My friend had a 2012 Porsche not sure if they came with turbo. He traded it in for a 2015 Vette. He said it is much faster. It only has about 400 something hrp so I wonder if the new Shelby will dominate the Vette View attachment 184635


-1996 Mustang GT, 2015 Mustang (BAYAREARACING)

The base C7 yes, probably not the Z06. The Shelby GT350R is no slouch in the handling/power department, but it's severely underpowered in comparison and I wouldn't think it would hold a candle, but I could be wrong.


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#143 ·
No way the 350R will beat the C7Z
 
#146 ·
Eugh, i skimmed through all this and i'll throw in my opinion. It's v8 or nothing for me. If i couldn't afford the 5.0 I would have bought the the 3v 4.6. My last mustang was a 2v car rated at 215 hp and I would gladly take that again over any 6cyl or 4cyl mustang based purely on sound.

With that said, i do like all mustangs, i just wouldn't have anything less than 8 cylinders.
 
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