My First Mustang!

The V8 motors used in the GT changed in 2005. They went to a 3 valve versus
2 valve engine. They also increased HP from 265 to 300. The 2003 GT has
265 HP.


"Terry Brannigan" > wrote in message
...
> Hello all!
> I am looking at purchasing my first Mustang after all my years of driving
> Minivans and station wagons (remember those?!).
>
> I have been doing a lot of research and even rented a 2006 Mustang
> Convertible V6 from Hertz for a day just to get an idea what it drove
> like. The last Mustang I drove was a 2004 40th anniversary convertible
> model, also a V6 from Hertz and I was not impressed with the engine.
>
> As I understand it the 2005+ V6 is a different motor than the 3.8L that
> was used in previous V6 Mustangs?
>
> The Hertz rental sure seemed to have a lot of power compared to what I
> remember from the other one I drove.
>
> Is the 2005 V8 the same as say a 2003 GT?
>
> The reason I ask is that I can afford a new V6 coupe, MAYBE a new V6
> Convertible, but I can't afford a new GT and a GT convertible is out of
> the question.
>
> I have an opportunity to purchase a 2003 GT convertible Ford 100th
> anniversary model, loaded, with 16k miles on it from a dealer for about
> $19k.
>
> I would love to have a GT convertible and this is one way I could do it
> but I am not sure if I would rather have the newer style, if only for the
> improvements Ford has made.
>
> I am scheduling a test drive to compare.
> Anything I should look out for with the older model?
>
> If I buy a new V6 I can get a Ford 'X plan' price so that is a
> consideration.
> Dealers aren't bargaining on the GT's at all and most are priced near $30k
> which is too much.
>
> I also need an automatic.
>
>
> Like others in the group I do tend to keep my cars forever.
>
> Has anyone else been in this situation?
> What did you decide and why?
>
> Thank you for any sage advice you can offer and have a pleasant day!
>
> Terry

And the handling was vastly improved for 2005...


"Jim C" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> The V8 motors used in the GT changed in 2005. They went to a 3 valve
> versus 2 valve engine. They also increased HP from 265 to 300. The 2003
> GT has 265 HP.
>
>
> "Terry Brannigan" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hello all!
>> I am looking at purchasing my first Mustang after all my years of driving
>> Minivans and station wagons (remember those?!).
>>
>> I have been doing a lot of research and even rented a 2006 Mustang
>> Convertible V6 from Hertz for a day just to get an idea what it drove
>> like. The last Mustang I drove was a 2004 40th anniversary convertible
>> model, also a V6 from Hertz and I was not impressed with the engine.
>>
>> As I understand it the 2005+ V6 is a different motor than the 3.8L that
>> was used in previous V6 Mustangs?
>>
>> The Hertz rental sure seemed to have a lot of power compared to what I
>> remember from the other one I drove.
>>
>> Is the 2005 V8 the same as say a 2003 GT?
>>
>> The reason I ask is that I can afford a new V6 coupe, MAYBE a new V6
>> Convertible, but I can't afford a new GT and a GT convertible is out of
>> the question.
>>
>> I have an opportunity to purchase a 2003 GT convertible Ford 100th
>> anniversary model, loaded, with 16k miles on it from a dealer for about
>> $19k.
>>
>> I would love to have a GT convertible and this is one way I could do it
>> but I am not sure if I would rather have the newer style, if only for the
>> improvements Ford has made.
>>
>> I am scheduling a test drive to compare.
>> Anything I should look out for with the older model?
>>
>> If I buy a new V6 I can get a Ford 'X plan' price so that is a
>> consideration.
>> Dealers aren't bargaining on the GT's at all and most are priced near
>> $30k
>> which is too much.
>>
>> I also need an automatic.
>>
>>
>> Like others in the group I do tend to keep my cars forever.
>>
>> Has anyone else been in this situation?
>> What did you decide and why?
>>
>> Thank you for any sage advice you can offer and have a pleasant day!
>>
>> Terry
>
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