Advice on what to go for...

65coupe · August 31st, 2007, 01:46 PM

Hi folks,

I'm in a bit of a quandary as to what to go for...

a 2005+GT
or a 2005 V6?

I'm looking to import my own early next year and don't know which to go for. I appreciate I'll get a newer car/better spec if I go for the V6, and fuel consumption is probably better on the V6 too (right?) 'cos fuel over here is like nearlly $10 a gallon!

I'm looking at spending around $22k before shipping and import costs.

Whatcha all think?

HMUSN · August 31st, 2007, 02:05 PM

the GT

the v6 is better on gas but not by much and you will have more fun with the GT

Jucostud · August 31st, 2007, 02:08 PM

gas isn't a big enough differance to warrent losing 90hp.

texas_mustang · August 31st, 2007, 02:21 PM

i drive a v6, and i gotta say...

v6 > gt

lol, but most disagree with me...

65coupe · August 31st, 2007, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Jucostud

gas isn't a big enough differance to warrent losing 90hp.

It's near enough $10 A GALLON over here!!!!!!!!
I suppose I could always go for an LPG conversion...
and that V8 sound is just awesome (I've got a little V6 Vauxhall Vectra GSi at the moment)

HMUSN · August 31st, 2007, 03:48 PM

but the GT

totally worth it man

65coupe · August 31st, 2007, 04:15 PM

GT it is then... have to be an auto though...

Regency 2007 · August 31st, 2007, 05:04 PM

My GT is getting over 30mpg on the interstate/hwy and it is turbocharged and has 4.10 gears but it is about 99% city driving and eating imports and chevys

65coupe · August 31st, 2007, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Regency 2007

My GT is getting over 30mpg on the interstate/hwy and it is turbocharged and has 4.10 gears but it is about 99% city driving and eating imports and chevys

WHA?????
I average about 26mpg in my current ride (a 2.5 litre V6 Vectra)

which is running just over 200bhp but I WANT MORE! (and now I need an auto)

leebunnyz · August 31st, 2007, 05:26 PM

why do you need an auto?...and regency probably has the best gas mileage in here, im getting about 25MPG on the highway and 16 in the city

nba1341 · August 31st, 2007, 05:29 PM

because autos are

leebunnyz · August 31st, 2007, 05:32 PM

but you cant do this as good

65coupe · August 31st, 2007, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by leebunnyz

but you cant do this as good

I have just had major surgery on my back, so the clutch pedal is likely to give me a bit of grief!!

(and I don't think I'll ever get used to right handed gear changes either...

)

nba1341 · August 31st, 2007, 05:57 PM

and anyways a

needs to keep his pimp hand available at all times and an auto will allow this

65coupe · August 31st, 2007, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by nba1341

and anyways a needs to keep his pimp hand available at all times and an auto will allow this

What you sayin??? I'm a

?

Watchit or Ah'll get ma ho's to slap you bud

leebunnyz · August 31st, 2007, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by nba1341

and anyways a needs to keep his pimp hand available at all times and an auto will allow this

KenDogg · August 31st, 2007, 07:02 PM

damn regency how do you get 30? what speed do you cruise at to get that? i'll get like 25-26 mayyybe see 28 if i do 55-60mph

Nameless · August 31st, 2007, 07:49 PM

Regency must get to work by driving down a mountain in neutral. I bet his MPG home ain't as pretty..

nba1341 · August 31st, 2007, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by NamelessLiar

Regency must get to work by driving down a mountain in neutral. I bet his MPG home ain't as pretty..

hahahhaha

HMUSN · August 31st, 2007, 07:56 PM

August 31st, 2007, 01:46 PM	#1
65coupe Regular 1965 289 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 85 iTrader: 0 reviews	Advice on what to go for... Hi folks, I'm in a bit of a quandary as to what to go for... a 2005+GT or a 2005 V6? I'm looking to import my own early next year and don't know which to go for. I appreciate I'll get a newer car/better spec if I go for the V6, and fuel consumption is probably better on the V6 too (right?) 'cos fuel over here is like nearlly $10 a gallon! I'm looking at spending around $22k before shipping and import costs. Whatcha all think? __________________ If it ain't broke... modify it anyway

August 31st, 2007, 02:05 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,047 iTrader: 11 reviews	the GT the v6 is better on gas but not by much and you will have more fun with the GT __________________

August 31st, 2007, 02:08 PM	#3
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	gas isn't a big enough differance to warrent losing 90hp. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

August 31st, 2007, 03:48 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,047 iTrader: 11 reviews	but the GT totally worth it man __________________

August 31st, 2007, 04:15 PM	#7
65coupe Regular 1965 289 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 85 iTrader: 0 reviews	GT it is then... have to be an auto though... __________________ If it ain't broke... modify it anyway

August 31st, 2007, 02:21 PM	#4
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,075 iTrader: 0 reviews	i drive a v6, and i gotta say... v6 > gt lol, but most disagree with me...

August 31st, 2007, 05:04 PM	#8
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,144 iTrader: 0 reviews	My GT is getting over 30mpg on the interstate/hwy and it is turbocharged and has 4.10 gears but it is about 99% city driving and eating imports and chevys

August 31st, 2007, 05:26 PM	#10
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	why do you need an auto?...and regency probably has the best gas mileage in here, im getting about 25MPG on the highway and 16 in the city __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

August 31st, 2007, 05:29 PM	#11
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	because autos are __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

August 31st, 2007, 05:32 PM	#12
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	but you cant do this as good __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

August 31st, 2007, 05:57 PM	#14
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	and anyways a needs to keep his pimp hand available at all times and an auto will allow this __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

August 31st, 2007, 07:02 PM	#17
KenDogg Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 379 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn regency how do you get 30? what speed do you cruise at to get that? i'll get like 25-26 mayyybe see 28 if i do 55-60mph

August 31st, 2007, 07:56 PM	#20
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,047 iTrader: 11 reviews	__________________

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