Bought new car this weekend...

[TitaniumJohnson]

With the economy where it is, pushing dealers to make some downright unbelievable deals, as well as the need to get my wife's car and mine a little farther apart in age and miles - was time for a new car. Bite the bullet on Friday and picked up a new 2009 Ford Mustang Premium Coupe.

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Nothing over-the-top like most in here, especially being a V6, but I'm old enough to be waaay beyond that "cool car makes me feel more like a man" thing. I just wanted something fun to drive, since my last two cars were plain vanilla Chrysler Concordes. It does have the glass roof which I love with the black color. Melds right in, but gives the pseudo-feel of a convertable from inside. Shaker 500 is enough power for now to the sound system, but might upgrade that down the road a bit. Any other quick (and preferably cheep) upgrades that Mustang enthusiasts would recommend?

 

[ViviTheMage]

nice, personally hate those rims! they look so damn tacky.

what'd you end up paying out the door at TTL?

 

[TitaniumJohnson]

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
what'd you end up paying out the door at TTL?

$20k pre-trade. Couldn't say no at that price.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: TitaniumJohnson

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
what'd you end up paying out the door at TTL?

$20k pre-trade. Couldn't say no at that price.

:thumbsup: not a bad price at all! Have you done any night driving? Have you done any night driving? I'd be curious how those little headlights do, haha.

 

[TitaniumJohnson]

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage

Originally posted by: TitaniumJohnson

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
what'd you end up paying out the door at TTL?

$20k pre-trade. Couldn't say no at that price.

:thumbsup: not a bad price at all! Have you done any night driving? Have you done any night driving? I'd be curious how those little headlights do, haha.

LOL - no, no night driving yet, but I've already told the wife for my birthday next month she's getting me the HID lamps for it. I've heard/read those make a major difference.

 

[ViviTheMage]

My stock xenons ( I think that's what they are )in my Audi are phenomenal...you can see soo much more.

 

[RKS]

congrats but I don't understand someting, you are too old for a V8 but are still putting in an aftermarket stereo and HIDs?

 

[BlackTigers]

Originally posted by: RKS
congrats but I don't understand someting, you are too old for a V8 but are still putting in an aftermarket stereo and HIDs?

Stereo - Maybe he likes music. You can put a nice system in a car without throwing two 12's in the trunk. How's the stock Mustang one sound?

HID's - They make it easier to see at night. Which...he probably needs if he's old. Haha. =]

 

[TitaniumJohnson]

Originally posted by: RKS
congrats but I don't understand someting, you are too old for a V8 but are still putting in an aftermarket stereo and HIDs?

LOL. I'm old, but not ancient - turn 37 next month. The main drawback for the V8 was price. The sixer was just too damn good of a deal to pass on. A GT would have cost me another $5k, pushing it well out of my budget.

Originally posted by: BlackTigers
How's the stock Mustang one sound?

The car shipped with the Shaker 500 in it, which is really very nice. Six CD/MP3 in-dash player with Sirius. An upgrade for that (if it happens) won't be for a while I'd imagine - just the woofers on the floor is enough to make the pants leg ruffle. If I do, an in-dash navigation unit would be nice probably...

 

[LS21]

rented one of those a while back... for 20k its a great deal

unique macho-retro styling. solidly built. good interior. hefty steering. more than decent pick-up. and it SOUNDS great

 

[KentState]

I never understood the appeal of a V6 Mustang over any common 4-door like a Camry or Accord. The V6 is weak, fuel guzzler for the power, doesn't handle that well, has poor seating, and a crappy interior.

 

[Fenixgoon]

congrats on the car

no interest in the camaro?

 

[LS21]

Originally posted by: KentState
I never understood the appeal of a V6 Mustang over any common 4-door like a Camry or Accord. The V6 is weak, fuel guzzler for the power, doesn't handle that well, has poor seating, and a crappy interior.

srry
wrong on all accounts

 

[TitaniumJohnson]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
congrats on the car

no interest in the camaro?

One word - budget. The Camaro would have blown through my budget faster than <insert witty saying here>.

 

[SnipeMasterJ13]

I'm by no means a Mustang guy, but these are pretty sharp cars. As long as it's not a rice burner (not just a Civic, but actually Fast & Furious'd out), you did well in my book! I'm still young enough where I need the V8 to make me cool, though.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: TitaniumJohnson

LOL. I'm old, but not ancient - turn 37 next month. The main drawback for the V8 was price. The sixer was just too damn good of a deal to pass on. A GT would have cost me another $5k, pushing it well out of my budget.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xd_zkMEgkI

 

[TehMac]

Welcome to the club!

If you're interested, Steeda supplies some dual exhaust kits where you can attach two exhausts to your engine and give you a 10% boost in bhp.

 

[CRXican]

V6 mustangs are for teenager girls and old ladies. At least it's not Auto and/or a Vert.

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: LS21

Originally posted by: KentState
I never understood the appeal of a V6 Mustang over any common 4-door like a Camry or Accord. The V6 is weak, fuel guzzler for the power, doesn't handle that well, has poor seating, and a crappy interior.

srry
wrong on all accounts

Well, the V6 is weak and gets bad mileage...

I really love the looks of the 2010 Mustang, I just wish the V6 had more power because I wouldn't want to spend the extra $$ on the V8. I mean, the V6 in the new Camaro has almost as much power as Mustang's V8.

 

[bargetrav]

For all the retarded monkeys saying the V6 is weak the V-6 Mustang was NUMBER 1 in regards to speed for cars priced at under 20k MSRP.


Anyway, yes the engine is a bit "tired" now and before long we will probably see the direct injected V-6 from the put into the base mustang from the fusion platform, but they have to get rid of the "tired" 4.6L V8 first which is also lagging behind now....

 

[LOUISSSSS]

v6 :thumbsdown:

at least you get to trick the kiddies into thinking "OHH MUSTANG"

 

[F1N3ST]

Meh, in my opinion the motor is outdated for a new car, a SOHC with 12 valves on a V6 is like 1990s technology at best.....

And, I like 5 spoke wheels more than your split 5 spoke things.

Other than those, nice car! Good looks.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Congrats! Enjoy the car.

Edit-Not sure if they still have those long throw shifters in the Mustang but if so I'd recommend an aftermarket shifter. I had a Hurst in my old '94 Mustang GT and it made a world of difference.

 

[TehMac]

Good to get a manual. That certainly redeems it's V-6ness.


I would get dual exhaust, it does help, and it helps produce a sleeper image.

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: TitaniumJohnson

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
congrats on the car

no interest in the camaro?

One word - budget. The Camaro would have blown through my budget faster than <insert witty saying here>.

Furthermore, isn't the Camaro sold out for a few months? Congrats on new car that is not boring, and don't mind the threadcrappers.