Just got a 2016 Ecoboost 'stang!

[Hersbird]

Originally Posted by darcane

Damn...

That is tempting.

Dave Smith sells a LOT of cars and trucks to Washingtonians as their prices are low enough to make it worth the trip.

Of course the disclaimer of "1 at this price" is a little disconcerting.

They have the white one but I also see an identical grey on on the inventory page. They are also running a Camaro give away right now so the grey one may be for the give away. They will usually order you one at the advertised price if they still can, which I think 2016 Camaros are open for new orders until July. I don't understand how they can discount them for what seems like well under dealer invoice. I know there are additional dealer holdbacks but still. I see why so many buy from them. Funny though their used car prices don't seem that good. They sell base used 2015 Camaros for more then that LOL! I wish they sold Fords as well. Even though I have never bought from them, the one time I did buy a new Dodge the local Dodge guys matched their deal. The local Ford dealer has no cutthroat competition and so their prices are pretty high in comparison.

[JQmile]

Dang, I got Camaro trolled! Ok, you guys go buy your 19K Camaro

[Hersbird]

I do like the Mustang more, the real bang for the buck still might be my desire for a used 2011 v6, manual one. They sold those as low as $20k new so 5 years later should mean they are $10-12k now.

[UltArc]

Originally Posted by JQmile

With a tune, I think 12's and 40mpg is possible, that's hard to do in anything other than the Ecoboost 'stang. I looked at other newer muscle cars as well, but the 4-banger Mustang just seemed to make sense, and it'll chirp the tires on the 2-3 shift

Originally Posted by Hersbird

I do like the Mustang more, the real bang for the buck still might be my desire for a used 2011 v6, manual one. They sold those as low as $20k new so 5 years later should mean they are $10-12k now.

You'd have to drive both of them to find out what you like better. I only drove the EB in the auto, and I was not pleased at all. The auto is just terrible, so I can't really speak to the EB without it being standard.

I'm a rainy day on the EB Mustang. It is great at some things, but I have a lot of negative feedback on some of Fords choices (some non EB related). I deeply enjoy anyone getting any non economical car and using it for economy, so I won't rain here

[pete c]

Just bought the wife '12 V-6 6 speed. Beautiful car on the outside, but, I'm not real thrilled with the interior. A bit too retro for my tastes. Don't have any mileage figures yet, but I can see how you could get some good numbers if you keep your foot out of it. 6th gear is a very high OD. 2K is well over 70 mph.

Have only driven it about 30 miles, but, I do have one complaint. I wish 1st second and third were a little lower. It does pull pretty hard, but not until well past 4K. Pretty nutless below that. I would prefer a closer/lower 1-3 just to get it in the power band a bit quicker. Winding through 5-6 grand in third was kinda fun. Definitely wasn't getting 30 mpg at the time. Pretty sure it will pull 100 mph in third.

[hayden55]

Now just get an intercooler. downpipe, and tune and you will be running 12's and more than likely beating GT mustangs! And if you can keep your foot out of it, mpg's don't really change.

[pete c]

My first thought when I popped the hood on the V-6 'stang was, damn, there's a lotta room at the front of the engine. A blower would be an easy bolt on! Wonder what the price tag/fuel penalty would be?

[hayden55]

Centri blower so its usually 2-4mpg some say almost no change. The average drop i see is usually 2-4 on v6 and v8 over the years.

[serialk11r]

The centrifugal blowers consume a fair amount of power while off boost since the impeller accelerates the air quite a bit.

If you buy a clutched supercharger though, this shouldn't be a problem.

[tf4624]

Its funny how we get up in arms about MPG.. lets not forget its cheating with the electric motor..