How is the 2005+ V6...Really.....

My wife owns a 2006 v6 vert. Personally I am used to cars with a lot more
power so I wouldn't opt for the V6. With that said the acceleration isn't
actually to bad for a V6. I would say it is only slightly slower that my
1966 A-code V8 Mustang and a little faster than our 2004 Expedition. I
guess in the end it all comes down to what type of cars you drive. If you
have mainly driven 4-cylinder or V6 cars like Honda's then you should be
just fine with it. However if you are used to cars like newer V8 Mustangs,
Camaros, or even SVT's, then you will definitely not be happy.

-DC

"flatfish+++" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:29:41 -0400, Steve Gerbino wrote:
>
>> I'm shopping!!
>
> Ok
>
>> So my question is, how good of a performer is the V6 in the "fun to
>> drive"
>> category?
>
> Without the vert it is a slug.
> The vert adds in the fun factor that is missing from the V6.
>
>
>> I am looking automatic/Pony which from what I usnerstand has a similar
>> suspension as the GT (rear swaybar etc)
>
> Bigger tires and upgraded suspension from the glossy.
> Personally I think the smaller fog lites look better than the GT ones.
> My opinion.
>
>
>> BTW..
>>
>> Just as a point of reference as to where I am coming from, my daughter's
>> 2003 Jetta is a hell of a lot of fun to drive!
>
> Light car with very good high speed handling characteristics.
>
> I agree with you, Jetta is a fun car to drive.
>
>> Handles extremely well on twisty backroads and while it is certainly no
>> tire burner, it feels like you are going faster than you are.
>
> Yep.
> Don't challange even a Camry from a dead stop.
> However, on the winding roads at speed the Jetta is a blast to drive.
> Very good brakes as well.
> Typical German car. Well built and simple.
> Expensive to fix however.
>
>> IOW lot's of fun to drive.
>
> Yes.
>
>>
>> I'm not interested in shaving 1/4 second off my 0-60 time but more
>> interested in being able to step on the pedal and feel+hear the thing go.
>
> Think about that if you consider buying a used GT.
>
>
>> One other factor is that I maintain my own cars (Except for warranty) and
>> I tend to keep my cars forever and baby them.
>
> Best way to do it.
>
>
>> Currently a 92 Caprice at 380,000 miles all original (except timing
>> chain and front end suspension), a 2000 Dodge Caravan at 120,000 miles
>> and running fine.
>
> Wow!
> That's gotta be a record.
> I guess there is a reason cabbies and police use those cars.
>
>> My secret?
>
>
> I won't tell <bg>!
>
>> Castrol GTX and a Wixx filter every 3k or so. Never more than 5k between
>> changes.
>
> I prefer Syntec, but whatever.....
>
>>
>> The above is my reason for leaning toward the GT because I have a gut
>> feeling the motor/parts are maybe a little better supported?
>
> I would say so.
> The Mustang is the most supported car in history as far as aftermarket
> parts are concerned.
>
>
>> Wrongo?
>
> Nope IMHO.
>
>> I dunno.... (Help me out here??)
>>
>> So, how about it guys and gals, does the V6 give enough "fun to drive"
>> factor?
>
> Get the ragtop.
>
>> Should I go for the rag top to compensate?
>
> Yep.
>
>> Or
>>
>> Should I bite the *bullet* (pun intended) and go for a basic GT hardtop
>> model?
>
> Better yet...
>
>
>> I'm looking at a 2007 V6 Pony/premium/ vista blue with White rally
>> stripe.
>
> Don't even consider the V6 without the Pony Package.
> Big difference!
> get the interior upgrade package as well.
> Pass on the Shaker 1000 go for the 500.
>
>
>> I saw a 2005 GT with only 3k on it, one owner at a dealer for $25k but I
>> am suspicious.
>
> Check the VIN on the motor.
> I forget where it is, but I'll bet the motor is not factory model.
>
> A 2 year old car with only 3k on it?
>
> I'd be careful.
>
>
>> Carfax is clean...yada yada yada..... for all that's worth
>
> Don't report your crashes to DMV and they won't show in Carfax.
> Enuf said....
>
>
>>
>> Again, I'm not interested in racing, but I HATE slow cars. In fact, I
>> feel slow cars cause more accidents than faster, better handling ones.
>>
>> I attened a Bob Bonderaunt (sp? school back in the 80's and learned that
>> most accidents are avoided by handling and power, not slamming on the
>> brakes.
>
> At Pocono Raceway?
>
> I went to that school....
>
> It looks easy driving though all those cones until you actually try it
>
>
>>
>> Oh yea, I also get an X-Plan price, for whatever that's worth
>
> About $2k from what I understand.
> Not available on GT though. Some dealers bend the rules though.
> Find one that does.
>
>
>> Any tips on how to use that?
>
> Above
>
>> As you see I have many questions, but you know I am really steamed over
>> this Toyota crap and want to support my American companies if I can.
>
> Toyota is a piece of crap.
>
> You want $450 ignition modules?
> No REAL service manuals?
> Dealers that won't bend when your car dies 1k out of warranty?
> Buy a riceburner...
>
> FWIW if youa re looking for a riceburner killer, get a GM Cobalt SS
> supercharged....
> Yikes!!
> Tons of power, although the GT will smoke it (barely)...
>
>
>> I also happen to LOVE the RETRO STANG : (44yo male here)....
>
> And who doesn't!!!!
>
>
>>
>> TIA!!!!
>
> I just bought a GT Vert and having owned Vettes, Porsche and a BMW or two,
> the stang is by far the most fun car I have ever driven.
>
> Mine is "ticket me" yellow

DC wrote:
[CORRECTED TOPPOSTAGE]

> "flatfish+++" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:29:41 -0400, Steve Gerbino wrote:
>>
>>> I'm shopping!!
>>
>> Ok
>>
>>> So my question is, how good of a performer is the V6 in the "fun to
>>> drive"
>>> category?
>>
>> Without the vert it is a slug.
>> The vert adds in the fun factor that is missing from the V6.
>>
>>
>>> I am looking automatic/Pony which from what I usnerstand has a similar
>>> suspension as the GT (rear swaybar etc)
>>
>> Bigger tires and upgraded suspension from the glossy.
>> Personally I think the smaller fog lites look better than the GT ones.
>> My opinion.
>>
>>
>>> BTW..
>>>
>>> Just as a point of reference as to where I am coming from, my daughter's
>>> 2003 Jetta is a hell of a lot of fun to drive!
>>
>> Light car with very good high speed handling characteristics.
>>
>> I agree with you, Jetta is a fun car to drive.
>>
>>> Handles extremely well on twisty backroads and while it is certainly no
>>> tire burner, it feels like you are going faster than you are.
>>
>> Yep.
>> Don't challange even a Camry from a dead stop.
>> However, on the winding roads at speed the Jetta is a blast to drive.
>> Very good brakes as well.
>> Typical German car. Well built and simple.
>> Expensive to fix however.
>>
>>> IOW lot's of fun to drive.
>>
>> Yes.
>>
>>>
>>> I'm not interested in shaving 1/4 second off my 0-60 time but more
>>> interested in being able to step on the pedal and feel+hear the thing
>>> go.
>>
>> Think about that if you consider buying a used GT.
>>
>>
>>> One other factor is that I maintain my own cars (Except for warranty)
>>> and I tend to keep my cars forever and baby them.
>>
>> Best way to do it.
>>
>>
>>> Currently a 92 Caprice at 380,000 miles all original (except timing
>>> chain and front end suspension), a 2000 Dodge Caravan at 120,000 miles
>>> and running fine.
>>
>> Wow!
>> That's gotta be a record.
>> I guess there is a reason cabbies and police use those cars.
>>
>>> My secret?
>>
>>
>> I won't tell <bg>!
>>
>>> Castrol GTX and a Wixx filter every 3k or so. Never more than 5k between
>>> changes.
>>
>> I prefer Syntec, but whatever.....
>>
>>>
>>> The above is my reason for leaning toward the GT because I have a gut
>>> feeling the motor/parts are maybe a little better supported?
>>
>> I would say so.
>> The Mustang is the most supported car in history as far as aftermarket
>> parts are concerned.
>>
>>
>>> Wrongo?
>>
>> Nope IMHO.
>>
>>> I dunno.... (Help me out here??)
>>>
>>> So, how about it guys and gals, does the V6 give enough "fun to drive"
>>> factor?
>>
>> Get the ragtop.
>>
>>> Should I go for the rag top to compensate?
>>
>> Yep.
>>
>>> Or
>>>
>>> Should I bite the *bullet* (pun intended) and go for a basic GT hardtop
>>> model?
>>
>> Better yet...
>>
>>
>>> I'm looking at a 2007 V6 Pony/premium/ vista blue with White rally
>>> stripe.
>>
>> Don't even consider the V6 without the Pony Package.
>> Big difference!
>> get the interior upgrade package as well.
>> Pass on the Shaker 1000 go for the 500.
>>
>>
>>> I saw a 2005 GT with only 3k on it, one owner at a dealer for $25k but I
>>> am suspicious.
>>
>> Check the VIN on the motor.
>> I forget where it is, but I'll bet the motor is not factory model.
>>
>> A 2 year old car with only 3k on it?
>>
>> I'd be careful.
>>
>>
>>> Carfax is clean...yada yada yada..... for all that's worth
>>
>> Don't report your crashes to DMV and they won't show in Carfax.
>> Enuf said....
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Again, I'm not interested in racing, but I HATE slow cars. In fact, I
>>> feel slow cars cause more accidents than faster, better handling ones.
>>>
>>> I attened a Bob Bonderaunt (sp? school back in the 80's and learned that
>>> most accidents are avoided by handling and power, not slamming on the
>>> brakes.
>>
>> At Pocono Raceway?
>>
>> I went to that school....
>>
>> It looks easy driving though all those cones until you actually try it
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Oh yea, I also get an X-Plan price, for whatever that's worth
>>
>> About $2k from what I understand.
>> Not available on GT though. Some dealers bend the rules though.
>> Find one that does.
>>
>>
>>> Any tips on how to use that?
>>
>> Above
>>
>>> As you see I have many questions, but you know I am really steamed over
>>> this Toyota crap and want to support my American companies if I can.
>>
>> Toyota is a piece of crap.
>>
>> You want $450 ignition modules?
>> No REAL service manuals?
>> Dealers that won't bend when your car dies 1k out of warranty?
>> Buy a riceburner...
>>
>> FWIW if youa re looking for a riceburner killer, get a GM Cobalt SS
>> supercharged....
>> Yikes!!
>> Tons of power, although the GT will smoke it (barely)...
>>
>>
>>> I also happen to LOVE the RETRO STANG : (44yo male here)....
>>
>> And who doesn't!!!!
>>
>>
>>>
>>> TIA!!!!
>>
>> I just bought a GT Vert and having owned Vettes, Porsche and a BMW or
>> two, the stang is by far the most fun car I have ever driven.
>>
>> Mine is "ticket me" yellow

> My wife owns a 2006 v6 vert. Personally I am used to cars with a lot more
> power so I wouldn't opt for the V6. With that said the acceleration isn't
> actually to bad for a V6. I would say it is only slightly slower that my
> 1966 A-code V8 Mustang and a little faster than our 2004 Expedition. I
> guess in the end it all comes down to what type of cars you drive. If you
> have mainly driven 4-cylinder or V6 cars like Honda's then you should be
> just fine with it. However if you are used to cars like newer V8
> Mustangs, Camaros, or even SVT's, then you will definitely not be happy.
>
> -DC
>

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