Is a Ford Mustang EcoBoost a BETTER car to BUY with a 6-speed manual?
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- There are many ways to buy a Mustang. The Mustang EcoBoost is that entry way into the horse coral. Under the hood is a 2.3L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 310HP & is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The exterior of the Mustang EcoBoost has subtle touches that separate it from the rest of Stangs. On the inside you will find the show stopper red interior.Is the Ford Mustang EcoBoost better to BUY with a 6-speed manual?
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I have a manual ecoboost and it’s a blast driving it. It’s also a really good entry point to to the muscle car world considering how affordable it is to the GT and the amount of gas you save. Going to have this car for a couple more years before I get to the V8.
Thanks for sharing that input!
Yup, as a 21 year old who can’t afford a GT yet, the ecoboost will gladly do! Can’t wait till I get that V8 tho
Well the only issue is that it isn’t a smart investment because your gonna get more power from a v8 and the v8 will last you longer
If i had one I'd have to straight pipe it it's not loud enough
"I have a manual ecoboost" Oh hey dude! I also love cars that depreciate faster than a Maserati! An MTX Ecoboost is a great car to buy..... USED! LOL!
There is no such thing as too many mustang reviews
Thanks man!
Caroll Shelby himself said you cant really use more than 300 hp in the street...not and keep your licence. And the available after market parts now available for the 2.3 makes increasing power and handling ability easy. There is nothing at all wrong with the 2.3 ecoboost as an enjoyable practical daily driver.
I'm still driving my 2010 v6. 145k miles and she still drives like day 1. Been really looking to upgrade and these reviews are wonderful. Thanks for looking into every option for us.
my uncle just gave me a crashed up 07 with about 200k supposedly it drives great i just gotta fix the front end up a little
@@matthewgleavey5126 they last forever. Gotta love em. Good luck on your rebuild!
@@matthewgleavey5126 how does it supposedly have 200k. Doesn't the odometer work?
Recently upgraded from an automatic EcoBoost to a Bullitt, and frankly just the move from auto to a manual on itself was worth the upgrade... My advice, with a Mustang, don't sacrifice how pleasurable these cars are to drive just to shave off half a second in your 0-60s. It's not worth it... not even close.
Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience!
Thanks for this review, Joe! Appreciate your unbiased look at how Mustangs are not just for GT buyers and that the first Mustangs were not all V8s, just like today.
my personal favorite reviews are the mustang ones!
I am so happy to hear!
Man keep on pumping out the Mustang reviews!!! We are here for all of them!!! Literally no other reviewer touches on the Mustang ... from mild to wild to absolutely bonkers, you're covering them all and I personally love it!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesGoWhere #OnThrottleAgain #CrownVic #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #Ford #MustangEcoboost #SaveTheManuals
Been seeing your Mustang videos for weeks and finally jumped on a 2018 Premium Ecoboost with performance package AND manual transmission. I’m new to this platform and manual driving and I’m absolutely loving it! If you’re driving a Mustang, it HAS to be with a manual transmission all the way. Thanks for the videos, advice, impressions and pure entertainment!
Best Review, Hands-Down, EcoBoost for the folks who wants a mustang on a budget, my sister's got one not bad, with a six speed it's a killer, I got me a 2018GT350R, pullled the trigger 2020
I just traded my 2013 Focus ST in for a 2019 EcoBoost Premium with the 10R80. It’s just so damn smooth with the auto but I already miss the third pedal. The auto is also easier on my old knees, but it just doesn’t feel the same. Still, a huge upgrade over the ST and it’s much faster while still being stock.
Let the mods begin!
Cheers, Joe, and thanks for another great video. Keep ‘em coming and we’ll keep watching!
That is really great input!
Thats why I don't live in Florida. Middle of October and Joe is sweating to death.
it’s horrible... i live in south texas about 30 minutes from the mexican border and we get 80-90 degree weather from february to mid november and winters weather here is like 50 degrees for maybe a few weeks at most and summer weather always right around 100 or above from june to september and it’s a nightmare, especially when you don’t have ac in your truck and only one window works 😅
That’s why I love Las Vegas....You’re in hell for 4 months out of the year and the rest of the year is great. It’s perfect right now and it will get a little colder but nothing that a light jacket won’t handle.
I live in florida and it might get cold here for 1 week in February but im talking maybe 50° not actually cold
@Archimedes yessssir 💪🏾
NY the best state to lived, perfect weather. Been living there for 13 years, 3 months of snow 3 month of spring and 3 months left of summer n the best season fall, sunny out while the temperature is around 60
Love my 2019 ecoboost performance pack such an underrated car and the manual is so much fun to drive. The Ford warrantied racing tune really wakes the car up and extends the power range and the torque. Ty Joe
You are so very welcome! I appreciate your support!
That tune is great! The warranty is even better. I blew up and my dealer (who installed the tune) tried to deny warranty because it was tuned. Ford backed the dealer saying you could not floor the mustang gas pedal, Ford Performance made Ford buy me a new motor.
It's really about the manual. There's only a couple of cars left that come with a manual. You can count them on one hand! This looks like a very nice car for the right buyer.
@@calebniederhofer6529 Well, I wasn't citing data, I was just making a hyperbolic comment that seems applicable to the current state of the auto industry. Case in point: In the 80s and 90s, most BMWs on the lot were manuals. Same with most Hondas. Finding a manual was very easy. You can't even order a manual on most models now.
That first point you made is why I subscribe to your channel over other car reviewers. Keep it up! Love the videos. Helping me decide what car to get every day (literally, I watch these every day on various cars, not even in the market for like 4 weeks)!
Hooray another Mustang review. After having white cars since 1996 in 2017 it had to be ruby red. I learned to drive on a manual but now in my stop and go traffic I prefer an automatic .
Joe I’m really happy you brought this one to us! I feel like the biggest flaw with the EcoBoost Mustang was being paired to the 10-Speed Auto... it just seemed to chase around and gear hunt way too much.
The 6-Speed Manual clearly gets rid of this issue. I’m also really digging the Black Accent Package on this one along with the Show Stopper Red interior! Really good find with this car Joe!
Thanks man! I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
As a proud owner of a 2015 Mustang Ecoboost Premium with 6 speed and the Performance Package, yes get it in the MANUAL BABY!
Joe are you telling me that this 2.3l has more horsepower than the 2006 roush stage 1 that i had? Wow technology has come a long way.
Bro these cars pack a punch ! I love my eco honestly it keeps up with v8 and I’m stock
@@Just_Vibing_Bro ya keeps up with V8 that are 12 years old
@@hyssean12 It has a lot of torque, and good power. However it is not the same league as the current 5.0.
yeah i got my mustang a few weeks ago.... i came from the honda platform....definitely not a v8 fan wasnt as nimble and i dont have any roads where i live to take advantage of the v8, but shoot i love my 4banger stang so much FORD THANKYOUUUUUUUU
Congrats Same!
I got a 2020 Eco premium with the black accent package. That is the best bang for your buck package on this car and was a must have for me. The manuals are very rare so I got an automatic. There is also no remote start with the manual which I wanted.
i had this exact same spec in race red! amaizing car, love the turbo sound
keep bringing the Mustang vids. they are awesome!
Boy my sister basically almost have the same car but its 2020 and its a 10speed automatic. Man that thing is beautiful
As an owner of a 2018 Ecoboost for 18 months I'd recommend for a first mod get rid of the silent exhaust for a Borla ATAK catback and add an Afe dry filter and drive it in Sport+ when feeling like it. If you don't want to spend a lot (because the Borla is top quality) just the axle-back is good too.
Thanks Alan for sharing that great input from your experience!
@@RaitisRides Thanks to you for your great videos. But I'd like to suggest if you live in beautiful Florida please don't drive and review the cars in boring backroads or rural areas, try to go to the beach, seafronts, touristic spots, Key West or something like that, just my opinion. God bless you my friend.
How’s the reliability of this car for a daily ?
@@justjaymar_ After 3 years of owning mine, just oil changes every 4k miles, 28mpg using 93 octane.
Now we're talking! Eventhough it's an EcoBoost, it's still a Mustang especially with the manual transmission. Any cars with more than 290 horsepowers is good for me 👍🏻👍🏻
#savethemanuals
I totally agree with you!
So weight and vehicle class doesn’t matter? 300hp on a muscle car is nothing and defeats the purpose.
@@aram430 of course it does
Ahmed mines right at about 320 but I’ll add a sc later down the road .
@@aram430 these capitalist pigs must pay for their crimes!!!!
Biden 2020
The best reason to get a manual is so that when the crappy ford manual craps out over time, you can replace it with a getrag T-6. The factory trans slowly destroys itself over time to the point it won't shift anyone. But the point to any manual is the fun of driving it and the driving involvement it provides. All anybody seems to care about is acceleration. The 2.3 is great for low end torque. As you said, the light weight up front improves handling. So if you enjoy driving curves, the 2.3 is better than the 5.0. Thx for the review.
Having a manual eco boost as a second car to daily is a blast and has more than enough power for a daily.
GREAT REVIEW.....not even a Mustang guy...LOVE the reviews tho.... you cover EVERYTHING....I like how that car had the “red guts” it makes the car really pop!!
Joe I think you're a mind reader. How did you know I was looking at an Ecoboost Mustang with a manual? Granted it's a 2016 version, but I think it's just as good as the 18+ Ecoboost.
That is so very cool!
The 2016s are nice but I will say, from my research on them, the 18+ ecoboosts have increased torque and their engines were tuned to increase the power band so the power doesnt fall off at 5500 RPM, like it does on the 15-17. Up to you really but the 18+ ecoboosts have a little more kick to them
@@treycastellanos1061 A tune could always fix that. Plus the cheapest 18+ Ecoboost by me is 6k more with less options.
@@treycastellanos1061 There were no significant changes to the ecoboost for the refresh, they just tuned the ECU to give you a little extra boost at midrange, which you could do with any inexpensive chip. It was mostly just to say "both engines got upgrades" even though the only one mechanically changed was the GT. The GT also gets active exhaust. Refreshed ecoboosts got taller gearing on the 6-speed, so they shouldn't feel any faster, but you might get an extra mpg on the highway. The styling and interior changes are the most notable and you could get adaptive dampers as an option.
The auto is stronger then the manual.
I like how he keeps driving by OZ Gentleman’s club on US-19
He’s trying to impress the ladies ;)
Keep up the good work!
1st! and glad to be here for some manual mustang action!
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Holy shieett I love the black and white contrast hopefully I find one like this
Keep up with the Mustang reviews. Can never get enough. 👍🏼
I'm not buying a Ecoboost Mustang but I've been wondering this question for the longest time, thanks Joe for answering my question 💪😂
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
@@RaitisRides 🤘🤘
This is my dream car, the color, the manual. It is just beautiful
I love the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger model choices and the improvements that come from the rivalry between the brands and of course American made! I just hope chevy reconsiders dropping the Camaro production after 2023! Great review Joe!
Oh yeah! You are so very welcome.
I’m looking for fun factor. There would be enough power for me plus decent fuel mileage. I’d be coming from a 2.3 auto 1992 Fox coupe, I don’t even know what the hp/torque numbers are on that. Thanks Joe for all the reviews you do.
I've always felt this ecoboost mustang is somewhat of a Nissan S15 successor. Rwd, 6mt, 3** hp/tq, very tunable. I dig it
I’m in a couple mustang groups on fb .everytime a v6 or eco boost owner gets made fun of ( which is a lot) they always bring up a 05-09 gt that’s 10 plus years old .sure the newer car might be just as fast but at the end of the day it’s still a v6/ecoboost and not a v8/musclecar .adding a bigger turbo for more hp won’t change that .and I’m not hating on v6s they’re great sport cars .love the channel .
You are hating lol.Im fine with a ecoboost manual
Nice car, I’d be happy driving it around. But I’d be upgrading to the 5.0 eventually for sure!! Awesome video!
Thanks for letting me bring it up to you!
Love the Mustang reviews! Keep ‘em coming!
With a few mods you could be making 380whp and 420wtq easily! Go a little further and you can get 500+ whp and 500wtq easily!
Nice color combo and amazing power for a 4 cylinder
What it lacks for sound is made up by
Gas Mileage
That’s a nice car . .. what did the owner buy on a trade in?
Oh,
I believe with the digital dash . ..
one gets the option of a heated steering wheel 👍
My friend has one but with an automatic. Boy it’s fast but I would rather have the V6 or V8 for the power.
Not a fan of ECO boosts with turbos and GDI but Joe I drove a Ranger with the 2.3 and it can haul.
Good stuff Joe, you had me LOL at the "making out all night and might get to home plate"😁😂👍👍
Looks like a great car that just needs a bigger intercooler and a good tune so you can rock it hard!
Thanks for letting share some laughs with you Tom! You are so very right about that!
Dude.. I love the kiss comparison. Lol. Yeah. I got the manual ecoboost not for fun but for my needs. I still my Hyundai Elantra but had to go because she was dying. Anyway... manual trans are very fun. You are in command and control rather than just in command. However, I would get a automatic for GTs though. That’s recommendable
Never.Stop.Reviewing.Mustangs 😍
I have a 2016 Camaro 2.0T and it’s pretty fun to drive, But I’m getting a GT or SS next year whenever the car market isn’t ridiculous lol
I’m a die hard Mopar fan but you are making the mustang grow on me
I am so glad that I can share it with you!
Nice profile photo!
I really like the reviews of all trim levels.
I think when you get the performance pack it's should have a SVO badge on it. I have a 2016 EcoBoost and I love it.
Thanks for sharing that input from your experience!
Can’t wait for you to get your hands on the Mach 1!
Same here!
I went from a 2018 ecoboost to a 19 GT and I don’t regret it one bit I do miss the turbos noises though
Modern day S13
Turbo 4 banger
Coupe
RWD
Manual
Keep the mustangs coming Joe! We love em
You got it man!
Bring back the SVO you are a goddamn genius remind me of the poster I had on my wall
🐎🏁what I can say is the S550 has done the best in appearance with the 4 cylinder than previous generations. If you don’t need the authentic deep growl of a V8 the ecoboost will sit you well for less 💰💵💰
I am so glad that you like this one.
@@RaitisRides I bought a 2020 🐎GT, but I’m glad the ecoboost is stylish too😎
The red interior is great!
It works great with the white!
Nice!!!😀its a fun mustang and not too excessive at the same time!!Maybe they should make that 4 ecoboost sound different but the rest of the package is a great choice.
I love your videos keep em coming!!!
Hahaha about the automatic gear changes killing the mood going around the corner like a date turning her head. 😂
That Florida Heat got you sweatin xD
I was seriously considering the ecoboost until I saw the "on throttle" expression .....😄
Looks like GT 👍
hey someone who knows the SVO exists! I love mine! The 80s gave some crazy cars
JOE i love the Ford Mustangs the Mustang reviews are aweosme!! Please review a classic 2014 Ford Mustang V6 because i just bought one a month ago and i love it!!!!
I will get that together for you! Thanks for the great support!
You can never go wrong with any Mustang Joe
People hate on these so much but, while it is a little heavy, that ecoboost is not a joke.
AGREED!
Yep this car is a joke.
@@e4300 faster than that ford focus though :/
@@jd3330 probably is faster than a ford focus, fast doesn't have any bearing on the quality, that's why it's a joke.
@@e4300 valid point.
Nice thorough review. Thanks!
if you want to impress your audience with a 4 cylinder. Stomp both feet and floor that gas pedal till a cylinder pops thru the hood.
Another great review, Joe!
It looked HOT 🔥 out there!😜
Good job!😁👍
Thanks Farid! You better believe it was smoking hot!
I get that they don’t want the EcoBoost to be faster than the GT. But after years in production, and still only 310 horse. That’s a bit disappointing. You’d think it would be up to 345 or so by now. Without having to buy the new performance package for 40k.
I picked up my 2015 Ecoboost just over a year ago. Its my only vehicle so I daily drive it everyday and every single day I enjoy my commute a helluva lot more than the other suckers on the road!! I’ve gone on cruises and roads trips and love just driving it. AND... I’m in Canada... so I’m looking forward to my second season of winter driving (with winter tires of course) It’s serious FUN during the winter if you’re not afraid to dance with danger! 🤣🤣🤣
Which car did you have before the Ecoboost 🤔
@@mistamaog a Kia Forte5
@@jm9937 Seems like a huge upgrade lol. I'm considering on getting an Ecoboost, coming from a Civic Si.
Before I got the mustang, a friend was sure that a civic si was the car for me. But I didn’t even test drive one though I’m sure it’s a fun car. I’ve always wanted a mustang and now I have one! I don’t regret it one bit.
@@jm9937 I always wanted a Mustang, but since I couldn't get one, I ended up getting the Civic Si instead and learned how to drive with a manual on it. It's a fun lightweight car, but it could use more power, and it's not very torquey.
I'm in the talks with a dealership right now, and I'm debating if I should pull the trigger. It'll cost me more, but it is a fully loaded Ecoboost, with features I'd want to add if I keep my Civic for longer.
I really like this Mustang! I actually think this is the one I would option for, not overly powerful and a good price👍🏼
You can get a new 2020 Mustang Ecoboost Premium in Houston for between $27 and $30K. Your example for a used 2019 is too high at $30K, they’ll have to through in more than a case of twinkies.
Thanks for sharing those thoughts James.
The ecoboost would be good if you are into less emissions and if you want a cheap but still pretty quick sports car
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Agreed. The earlier model years of this mustang eco boost pose an amazing value. Same with the GT if you’re in that 25-30k range
Never gets old
Stay away from the manual ecoboosts.. I believe there are issues with the Getrag MT-82 transmission (2011-2017), MT-82-D4 (2018+). Problems arise after 5k miles. Not sure the 10 speed auto is built any better 🤧
Don’t know about that. My 18 ecoboost has almost 50K miles, and there are no issues with my MT82. I’m not slamming shifts on a drag strip though. It’s my daily driver, but also a fun car for the occasional canyon carving on weekends.
In throwing the the gt 350 spoiler on my 2020 eco I got the kona blue with the black accent package with the active dually exhaust I love the car I will get a cobra in a few years used maybe new love the videos brother
I would have bought this in a heart beat…. Hoping I can find one just like it!
They are tough to find for sure!
The orange one in the back kept my attention honestly
I'm aiming for my next car to be a Mustang so I am quite enjoying all the reviews of the various mix n match versions. Particularly the Ecoboost varieties since that's likely what I'll get.
That is very cool!
Awesome videos! But I would like to know what kind of wrist watch you’re wearing? Awesome time piece.
Nice Mr Joe, 6 speed stick. 🔥
Thanks my friends!
For the life of me I can't understand why folks get so moist over a manual transmission. Have you guys ever been stuck in Southern California traffic?
Manuals are not like they used to be theyre easier to drive in traffic the clutches are no longer as heavy or as hold to handle
I live in California and yes it's a pain to drive in traffic, but driving a manual makes you feel more in control and nothing feels better then a manual and just feeling those gears. I agree though that driving a manual in traffic is a pain in the a**, but again driving a manual feels oh so great especially because your in control of everything and you feel every gear of that clutch engagement. Driving a manual is a art that is dieing.
For the life of me I can't understand why people who drive automatics are so concerned with how bad manual drivers have it in traffic. Stop coping, you compromised, it's okay... I'm doing fine in traffic with my Bullitt. Really. Like traffic suddenly becomes fun with an automatic... lol at least I get to properly enjoy mine out of traffic while you're stuck with your "heavy-traffic optimized" transmission" even when the road is clear lol
@@OmniStrife fr they act like traffic is soo much better in a auto
@@nowifinoobs well it depends. I live in so cal and if i know i have to go to la I’m not driving my manual car.
Hey Joe, know you like the ego boost motor and you like Shelby American. I have a 2017 ego boost Shelby GT. It is one of one. Shelby discontinued this 2 weeks into my build.
ego boost motor LOL dont know if that was intentional or by accident but it was funny!
I wouldn't take it any other way. Got rid of my Charger for an Focus RS. Charger is fast in a straight line but nothing brings daily fun like a manual car you can throw through corners.
New air intake, down-pipe and exhaust with a tune, you'll get over 400 hp no problem..
You are so very right about that Bill!
Like the red/tech combo
definitely comparable to a pre coyote 5.0/302, or the 4.6 gts prior to the coyote. From a pure power numbers standpoint. IDK about differential/powerband. But still to be able to get that power and the price offered for the 2.3 eco is nice to see
I’m so thankful for this video, I am always wondering what’s the better. Thank you so much 🙏🙏
I am so glad that I can share it with you!
I love the orange one, if I could find one for around 20 I'd buy
The 2.3L engine is great. It pulls very hard.
310 HP is nothing to sneeze at! I'm also pretty sure that a Ford GT with the Ecoboost engine won it's class at 24 Hours of Daytona and Lemans a couple of years ago. As always, nice review!
You are so very right Robert!
I smoke manual Mustangs weekly. Y’all are to confident in your driving ability. That 10 speed knows exactly what’s up the second you roll up to the line, or downshift on the freeway.
No question the manuals in most cars are not as fast in acceleration compared to auto and DSG auto manuals in those models. Both my cars are manuals but they are for more interaction with the cars. For me that adds more pleasure in my drives but to each his/her own. Glad we have choices.
Yup, and the 10speed will support much more torque
And one has the paddle shifters to play with, too.
@Mikeman Jordan We have a right to be don’t we? Less chance of error while driving whether it be mechanical or on the drivers side, not to mention the performance benefits.
@Mikeman Jordan But we are faster..?
It's even got the old school porno red interior. Nice Mustang.
For car enthusiasts its a big Yes!!! Manual if they can't go Coyote 5.0..if I could only afford an Ecoboost its a Yes!! I want it in Manual!!!
Oh yeah!
no get the 10 its wayyyyyy funner; though being responsible for your own gears is unbelievably fun and rewarding, you want the 10 speed because of how fast it really is
Every Mustang gets better when you row your own gears!
Wide words!
I’d even proclaim Camaro driver’s tip their hat to manual Mustang drivers.
But the Chinese transmission ruins it, according to many.
Needs the Tremec for durability!
That’s crazy that’s literally identical to my 2020, red interior and all.
That is nuts!