[FlySkyHigh22]

So, I've been saving my money and after 4 months (jobless months, that is. Actual Saving starts now ) I've still got my heart set on a 2006 Mustang GT. My parents say that it's my choice since its my car, but they're not really in favor of it. Besides the money (which I'm not too concerned about), they don't think it's a good idea because of the rear wheel drive. I don't think it'll be a big problem. I do live in Ohio and we get snow (sometimes a lot), but my dad literally said "that car would be useless in the winter." Is he right?

So any info on RWD? How "bad" is it?

[HMUSN]

Mustangs are no fun in the snow. that's for sure. Most people buy their Mustangs and a cheap beater for the winter.

[leebunnyz]

if it snows a lot where you live i definately wouldnt buy a RWD car with 320lbs of torque.

[AnimalCrackers]

You will fishtail all over the place at about 20-30mph even if it's only a 1/4 of snow on the road, it's manageable in an emergency...but you won't want to do it all winter.

[FlySkyHigh22]

Sigh. Okay. Thanks everyone! I'm staying a member here and buying a mustang when I'm older if it kills me :-P

[texas_mustang]

how old are you?

[FlySkyHigh22]

17. 0=) haha

[texas_mustang]

get a v6.

[texas_mustang]

im 17, and i can tell you, that everone that i know that owns a GT under 20 has wrecked it.

its to much power for you. id be dead by now if i had a GT

[FlySkyHigh22]

Haha that's assuming the stereotypical teenager. I'm not your average teen. I've been driving since I was 7, learned manual transmission when I was 9. I do believe I know what I'm doing =] But I agree, I'm gonna look at some other cars. *Hopes this doesn't get me kicked off the site* Are Dodge Chargers RWD? They're my second pick. Wikipedia said yes but i refuse to believe it. XD

[texas_mustang]

you sound like this kid i know. you wanna see how it ended up?



until you realize that your a shitty drive until the age of about 25, your gonna end up like that

[FlySkyHigh22]

Thanks.

[texas_mustang]

haha he told me "ive been driving since i was 8 man. i can handle anything"

he sure couldnt handle the curb at 130

[RyanAx]

I completely agree that the V8 is way too much power for a young driver. You need to have a lot more driving experience before you start trying putting that much power under your foot. I am 22 years old atm and my car transition went like this 95 Neon => 99 Ford Contour SVT (very good car) => 05 Mustang GT w/ Saleen Series VI Supercharger. I would look at buys a Focus SVT or a Contour SVT for your first car; and they handle very well in the winter (speakin from experience considering I live in Calgary, AB, Canada)

[texas_mustang]

haha yea man. im 17 and i know that im a shitty driver. i might think im hot shit, but until im about 25 or so, i know i cant drive for shit. and a V8 is wayyyy to much power. because i guarentte you your gonna push it. and if you dont know what your doing, your gonna end up either killing your car, your self, or someone else

when ive got kids, i dont care how much they beg, their first car WILL not be a V8.

[FlySkyHigh22]

=P RIGHT THERE is the proof that I'm not like your friend. I don't use "man" as a way to address someone in informal discussion. I think the most daring thing I've ever done in a car is spun a Tahoe on ice XD Gosh I love that truck.

Oh gosh, I Cringe at the thought of owning a Focus =P sorry. I like big cars.

I mean, I don't mean to sound argumentative in any responses, It's my car, if I wreck it, I wreck it. I'm probably not getting a Stang after these responses (which I probably will end up being grateful for in the future ).

[texas_mustang]

haha dude, a v8 is to much. end of story.

if you think you can handle it, you probably cant.

[texas_mustang]

plus, do you have any idea how much it is to have full coverage on a GT?

[FlySkyHigh22]

I didn't say I wanted a V8. I don't really care about the V8 at all. I just love how sleek and awesome the car looks. That probably goes against everyone else's views on this site but I love how cars look more than whats inside. I'm not saying beefed-up engines arent cool but for ME right NOW, as long as it runs okay and all that.

Anyway, someone doing 130 deserves to crash XD

[HMUSN]

The coverage difference is minimal.
If you want a v8 go and get a v8

you can die in a v6 just as fast as you can in a v8. so you hit a wall at 115 instead of 140.. your dead regardless.