We Bought the CHEAPEST New V8 Sports Car: Should You?
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- Опубликовано: 10 май 2024
- ( www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! For less than $50,000, the 2024 Ford Mustang GT coupe packs a ton of rear-wheel drive pony car performance at a relatively affordable price, at least by modern standards. However, should you buy the absolute base model, or spring for a more expensive version like the GT Premium or the Dark Horse instead? Tommy covers the details in this review!
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Bought a 2017 GT Premium with 18k miles for $24k. I’m happy with it!
The pre pandemic world really was a dream.
@@stephenbrady916 i wihs we could go back
@@MiguelGarcia-ji3jsjust for Covid to come back tho.
Even at that price I think it is overpriced.
@@stephenbrady916 I bought a 2020 Mustang GT Premium in 2020 with Performance package, active exhaust, and voice-act touchscreen for 44k. Those days are long gone!
why am i the only one who likes small wheels with fat tires more than big rimz with rubber bands wrapped around them
You’re not the only one!👍
FINALLY… someone pointed out the advantage of smaller wheels. Sooo sick of the massive wheels the automotive industry is shoving down our throats. And no, they don’t look like grocery cart wheels. They look appropriate.
What @ScottieRC said!
You know who else likes smaller wheels and thus, larger tires? Literally every automotive competition sport.
on my last 3 300+hp cars every winter I was happy to find my thinner smaller lighter wheels, sure they will start complaining faster and might understeer but overall just better handling, grip doesn't mean fun
wheel size should be limited to the smallest a brake rotor will fit. People don't give enough importance to unsprung weight
Might be the cheapest but still not affordable to the average buyer. I'd still buy an older GT 2015-2022 and make it the way I want for that price.
I think it’s actually a decent price point for the avg person. It’s not as expensive as a 911, C8, or even a CTR. Anything in the low 40’s is a steal for bang for buck on a GT.
I just picked up a gorgeous Electric Green 99 Mustang GT with 70,000 miles for under $9,000. I was looking for a newer GT with the 5.0 but when I seen this car and the price I just couldn’t pass it up. It doesn’t have the power but it’s a gorgeous car and I got it for a great price.
I’m wondering if they mean it being brand NEW? Like the newest V8? That’s also the cheapest?
Good , take those old models , new one better lol
@@cormaro1376 Huh? Lmao!!! What’s dumb ass.
Those screens look like they were added at the last min.
I can’t agree more with your assessment. I rented a brand new 2024 French Blue 4-cylinder Mustang and drove from Boston to San Francisco in March - 3,614 mi in 6 days mostly on Route 66; a lifelong dream. The car was incredibly comfortable; sharp steering, solid brakes, fantastic headlights, 315 hp and endless waves of turbo torque across the rpm, and 36.4 mpg. The only downside was the lack of paddle shifters. Many cars claim to be GTs, this one proved to be a true transcontinental grand tourer.
Crazy when a 45 aspect tire is considered a thick sidewall lol.
I remember when G78 x 15 belted ww was the top option for most cars.
Or a 255 section is considered a “pizza cutter”
The Base Mustang GT is like a Ford Maverick. It's capable of doing what 99% of people actually need, but people are too vain to admit it.
Truth🔥
If i had to give a checklist of things id want: V8, leather, screen (dont need nav but the screen is super nice to have). thats it, the rest of the options can take a hike....im probably gonna replace most of it anyway.
I remember when 300hp was a very fast car. It’s kinda crazy how fast things are now without crashing everywhere 😂
No. It's that compared to the S550 it's a downgrade in every single aspect...and more expensive. Why should consumers be happy with an overpriced inferior product?
It's not.
I love my 2024 Mustang GT with Active Exhaust. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Mustangs GTs are built from the factory to be just that, a GT. If you want it to take turns at racing speeds or be the quickest thing down a straight line you’ll have to get a specialized package OR mod it yourself.
I like the mod it yourself route, mustangs are a car where you’ll never be able to get 100% out of the car unless you know the car and know how to drive it.
You can’t beat the sound of the v8. When I take my 22 GT in for an oil change, I can always tell when they take it back because not even the big pickups sound the same. For those who complain about the “luxury’” or lack there of, you buy cars for different reasons. I have a manual and I know there are days when I’m going to be in stop and go traffic and it’s going to suck. But there are days when I’m on a curvy road running the gears and you couldn’t get the smile off my face. I always appreciate a good review and while I’ll always choose a manual, I thought this was a balanced review.
Save the manuals!
@@maxwellsmart8730they are going away whether we like it or not.
Do your own oil changes
@@Striker50_ what do you do with all the old oil?
@@Striker50_ Too hard to dispose of the oil these days plus the driveway slopes too much. Way easier in the ‘70s and ‘80s. My grandfather changed out an alternator in a coffee shop parking lot back in ‘81.
It's a touring car, which is great for consumers in the late 30s, 40s and 50s. Comfortable on the highway, comfortable seats, all the basic creature comforts, and a good automatic
A good set of tires, and tuned shocks and springs is all it takes to be a beast.
In the long run a grand tourer is what most people want for a daily. Tight seats and firm suspensions slamming on every bump gets old real fast. This Mustang would be a great daily or a cross country tourer.
@@khakiswag I just bought a gorgeous 99 Mustang GT with 70,000 miles and it rode like my 2005 Ford Ranger on the 3 hour drive home lmao.
Touring car? Not an ounce of luxury and a poor ride in base form. lol
@@layne4376 power everything, auto climate control, wireless streaming, and full digital instrumentation and it’s not an ounce of luxury. This is the problem, people now feel entitled to something for nothing. Ford puts all of this in it as standard and you say not an ounce of luxury but also say $45K is too expensive. So what do you want, Bentley quality leather, full self driving, heated and cooled massaging seats and real carbon fiber for $19,999?
Someone totaled my previous ride so. I just grabbed up a 22 cpo garage queen with premium package, blacked out, manual trans, pp1, recaros, active exhaust and mag ride for same you paid for that thing. Only thing I’d change is the seats, the recaros are a lil tight, but it’s the same price as regular 2020 premiums are going for and 23-25k less than a 2024 with same equipment. Hard to buy the 24s when you can save 20-30k on one that’s a few years old and covered under a better warranty than new. I also hated the screens in the 24s. No one needs those
I liked it. But I have to admit I am not real comfortable with the ever increasing superfluous tech on these cars. It's great that we no longer have to constantly adjust things like points and carburetors but if I want a muscle car I don't want dozens of computers and screens and electronically adjusted sounds, etc. I guess I'm just getting old. Lol
I have had 3 Mustang convertibles. They are a great balance of sporty driving and daily driving.
The Mustang is the last V8 American pony car for a reason. Ford understands what the MAJORITY of buyers want; a fun around the town car that looks great, sounds great, is roomy enough, is practical for a person that actually has a family and friends. There are speciality versions for those that want to track them, but most never will. Here is the reality of any car with a track suspension setup, the only one that actually enjoys a ride in one is the driver. GT is "grand tourer" once you get over yourself, recognize you do not, nor will you ever approach the skill of Carol Shelby or Ken Miles, you'll enjoy a standard Mustang GT, how do I know? It's been around for 60 years now and it's the one American pony car that has a forseeable production future past 2030.
Most Stang haters support Newsome and stop oil, can't tell time, and well, you get the point.
Ford bent the knee to the EPA and CARB, that's why it's still around. And it shows...it gave us a bonafide turd.
You're exactly right!
Yup! Got a black 2024 GT for 40k just a few weeks ago, msrp was 47k but they had a 45 day turn over and the car was 20 days past that. Best purchase I’ve made in a while
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40k is still super steep for a Mustang...this market is so freaking stupid
@@feint007yeah it should be 30k used and 35k new. People keep caving in and over paying on these cars. If he had no down payment, his loan is close to 1k.
@@feint007 bro it’s not 2005 any more lol all vehicles have gone up. Good luck buying a GT for 30k brand new lmao UNREAL!
Man when he said “in the mustangs natural habitat” I thought he was about to start hitting pedestrians at a takeover or car show
Ford never states how many Mustangs are still on the road 😂
@@billseiler4952a lot more than any other sports car.
Ya says the person who can’t even afford one…. Lmao 😂
Play is safe and buy a slow car, you have to know you're limits.
@@billseiler4952 there are about 350,000 65/66 Mustangs alone still on the road in comparison to the only 24,000 Camero's sold last year before Chevy axed the model range yet again. While current Mustang sales are down significantly over those early years, they still accounted for 45% of all 2 door muscle cars sold in 2023 and sales were up by something like 7 percent for 1st quarter of 2024.
I just have to resign myself to the fact that I’ll never be able to buy a new car I really want again anytime soon lol. $45K for a new stripper Mustang? Oh hell no! Over $60k on average for a truck I would like? F’ng crazy. Hopefully I can still find good deals in the pre-certified slightly used market. Or better yet I can buy a four year old S65 Mercedes for $25K and put $15K into it fixing anything it might need and have a drop dead car that might last me seven eight more years 😂 🤣
The thing is, most think your way. If you believe that the used market will fall, you are in for a rude awakening. These high new prices will keep the used market pricing high.
Yeah, those days are gone for most Americans who are somewhat responsible with their money. Last time I bought a new car was 2005. Back then, $22k would buy you a Type-S Acura with a sunroof, leather, loaded.
@@pepperonipete7566Agreed but it’s taking too long. Even the Toyota dealership still has “new” inventory from 2023 and they refuse to make deals. Only brand with good quality and value right now is Subaru. 😊
$42,000
Lol 25k S65 would easily cost you more than 40k to get it back to good condition.
Any Mustang (even the4-banger) is better than no Mustang. Simply put, you grin every time you drive it.
I'll take the previous year without the screens
Agreed. So much nicer. And I would like a manual transmission.
@@bosse641 Love mine! 2018 Manual GT.
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Exactly. The S550 is superior in EVERY single way, and less expensive.
I bought my base 2016 GT, stick shift, only my paid for stripes and triple yellow, brand new with zero APR for 29,000 from Costco, came with longer differential ratio and softer suspension, crusing on 80mph with 27 mpg
You can buy cars at Costco?
@@sparks2429 absolutely, Google Costco Auto
@@sparks2429yeah, theyve been selling cars for a bit now. Never looked into them though since im sure you need to be a member to buy one
bought his rustang at costco...
@@valdorobantu290 ouch, it’s not rusty at all actually, why so mean
I’m not a Chevy hatin ford fanboy, but man I love and respect ford for keeping the v8 around when everyone else is pussyfooting it
I know a lot of cars have the screens just tacked on the dash now, but the way Ford did it on the Mustang for the driver's display somehow looks even worse.
I kinda agree, but we have X5 and it's screens are set up exactly enough. I agree, I prefer the dual cockpit interior Mustangs have traditionally had. However the Mustang has survived the Challenger and the Camaro being killed off twice now, Ford's doing something right. The electric Challenger is just sad.
Totally agree it looks cool but build it into the dash then it will be bad a-sss
Yep. Instead of just looking stupid like most cars, it looks double stupid.
@@Steve-yr5vi Doesn't the new X5 have one continuous panel with the screens in it?
I don't mind touch screens, if they look good. Those small ones or the ones just slapped on the dash look awful. The xc90 and the bmw have good looking screens.
I'm not a Ford guy, but one thing I didn't see mention was the good bass vehicle for engine mods. If I'm not mistaken, the coyote can be boosted a hell of a lot and the lower end supports a 1000 horsepower. Yeah, the drivetrain will need to upgrade, but I think that engine is even better than an LS. Drive it as a bass car get your money's worth, when the warranty runs out, put a Whipple or a turbo on that thing and break people's hearts...
Why? 90 will get you in prison in Arizona( so sad)
The engine is known for piston slap.
Bought my 2016 GT Base in 2015 for 32k.
Currently, just under 14,000 niles.
Did some suspension and wheel mods when i got it.
Still feels brand new 9 years later.
In November I purchased a 2021 GT 301a/black accent package with less
than 30k miles for $30k out the door. Checked out the new s650 mustangs but the high new price wasn’t worth it.
@@humblegent4741 Totally, and I don't like what they did with the interior with those tablet screens and going away from the traditional dash layout.
The last Mach 1 had the perfect dash layout and configuration., in my opinion.
Only 14k miles in 9 years, so you don't like to drive it?
@@lfsracer79 I do like to drive it but drive it sparingly and I'm glad I did.
As I stated, still feels new and it's not beat up. Plan to keep it many more years.
Any car will seem brand new after nine years if you never drive it like you. 14,000 miles and nine years what are you saving it for?
Jesus the dash is... embarrasing... It looks like you propped your smart phone up behind the steering wheel to watch netfilx while you drive..
Really because I have never seen a 13 inch smart phone.
@@brentvance3958 Ok fine... Your cheap tablet from Walmart.. Who cares.. It looks like shit and you know it.
@@brentvance3958 he meant to say two ipdads.
Just bought a 2024 convertible. And it was cool when yesterday I as showing a friend the menu for the dashboard, I was surprised to see the new 60s speedometer that was just added.
Should do better MPG on the highway - I have a 2018 GT Premium, 6 speed. Set the cruse control to 72 MPH on the interstate & I’m getting 30 MPG +/-. That mileage has been confirmed several times. Recently did a several thousand mile road trip, North Texas, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, rural Wyoming highways, total trip, parks, highways, towns, 27 MPG. The “secret” - No “race car” driving. Happy motoring 🤠
Happy it exists but 45K is quite a bit. I'd like them to come out with a 35-40K stripped out version. Funny because in 2022 you could get a Camaro LT1 for 35K MSRP.
For 35K you got 20 inch wheels, front Brembo brakes, power seats, wireless apple carplay/android auto, launch control, sports steering wheel, LED headlights and taillights, and most importantly a Tremec 6-speed manual with no-lift-shift and rev matching. Not only can the transmission handles crazy amounts of power, but it also is one of the best feeling trans and is 10000000000x better than the MT82 mustangs use.
yup we can thank the inflation of the last 2 years for this .. and unfortunately prices don't come down .. just hopefully goes up slower from here on.
@@Growingupinthe80s we are gonna see price drops soon is my guess. I mean TFL got their must for 4k under MSRP or something
@@ayushmalpeddi2793they will stay the same or go up. Not go down.
@@markelraya10 Nah current charger/challengers are having some big discounts on leftover cars. Even the 2024 mustang can have some nice deals below MSRP if you search hard enough. Many new cars are having some discounts finally
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 haven’t seen any yet but I’m in Texas. It varies by state.
Thanks for the video! Very well Done. I’m interested in a mustang bare bones like the one you showed for a cruiser. Appreciate all the shared information. A lot of helpful advice and tips you mentioned.
Here in the Netherlands the starting price for the 2024 model. €131.900,00. Second hand 2015 mustang 35k…
FYI - you can get the performance pack without Recaro's. So. The seats are the same. I have a 2024 GT Premium with PP - without the recaros - and it is fantastic on the street.
Same! The 2024 with the PP really is a beautiful and well rounded performance car.
And depending on trim you get heated and ventilated seats - that's why I ordered mine back in 2015 that way. Of course back then you only could get the manual with the PP - we didn't know back then that the 10speed was going to be good or not....
7:28 that engine can rev a lot higher than the stock 7500. Those coyotes are amazing. Great video TFL
If they made one without the screen, base model with a 6 speed manual, cheap materials for like around 35K, I might be interested in one. Id buy it as just a toy/race car other than a daily driver. Of course, it wouldn’t be stock. Which is why I wouldn’t want all the screens and what not.
2:40 you can get the performance package without the Recaro racing seats; the Recaro's are extra. I have a '24 GT Premium Performance Package with leather seats and they are one the most comfortable seats I've sat in.
Keeping what I have and staying out of debt. It's a 2018 6 Speed Mustang GT and it's slightly modded and paid off. I also have just under 23k miles on it has the same horsepower as the new Dark Horse. I'm keeping it until it drops, or I do.
The only new V8 Muscle car left on the market still in production other than the Corvette, The Charger, Challenger and Camaro are now all discontinued.
There is now not very many muscle cars left to choose from, unless you buy older used models of all the newly discontinued ones.
Until Pontiac comes back with a Firebird ;-)
Keep seeing/hearing these around town and I keep wanting one more and more. Love the idea of a base one like this. All I need is the v8 a manual transmission and car play and I’m happy.
Is crowd sense still standard?
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YOOO that comment is devious 😂😂😂
Now that used Corvette prices are low enough for bad drivers to afford it's become the vehicle of choice for crowd pleasers.
That's sooooo old and no longer applicable since 2015 and newer Mustangs have independent rear suspension. You would know that if you had an IQ over 50.
I bought one yesterday. So excited. I love Angeles Crest Highway.
The dumb screens ruin the car - glad i got my S550 Mach1
I spent a lot of time looking at videos of the 2024 Mustang and came close to pulling the trigger. I ended up buying a used 2005 manual GT with low miles (and a number of cosmetic flaws) for 10K. I still lust over the 20204 but I have kids with high expenses. New toys are on hold for another decade or so.
In my opinion, The Dark Horse is for those that will track the car.
The Base GT is all that most people need even if the premium trim with the single screen looks much better. The dual screen has identical functionality.
The one small disagreement I would have is that there are 2 essential options. First, is the active exhaust. I agree completely that it is needed for making the car fun. Second, are the Brembo brake upgrades. You can upgrade the brakes without the performance package.
The performance package is nice but doesn’t turn the Mustang into a Track car. It will need additional cooling only found on the Dark Horse trim. That requires a talk with the dealer about installing Ford Performance cooling parts.
But the Brembo brake upgrade will be useful in real life even if you don’t track. The car is Heavy!! . Plus those red, blue or black calipers just look great.
Don't know about now but the S550 before the PP2 the PP was fine to live with - never had a complaint about the suspension in my 2015 with the PP - I'm in Ohio and routinely took it to Indiana, Michigan, NC, PA, TN, NY, etc. it was my "salesman's car" - I can see though with the PP2 and further refinements over the years that would make the car more track focused - I agree that in many cases an upgrade to some areas (brakes and exhaust) would be optimal - I would probably get trapped with: "the package is only a couple hundred more than the al-a-carte options" and just go that route even though it might make living with on the daily more of a pain....
Really need to buy the adaptive exhaust. It's my favorite option on my 2019
My s197 GT convertible is pretty fun on a back road and I'm in Oregon so we got plenty of those
Even with the solid axle it handles pretty good and the steering feels great I like how quick it is.
Ford could make a mint offering a throw back package with physical gauges, comfort, and physical media, with the screen lower and optional to you know slide out but not motorized just spring assisted and the ability to turn of automatic OTA so you can check each update and keep them from doing something you don’t want.
Excellent review. Very informative 👍.
Manual transmissions are basically non-existant in the new car market. So it irritates me to no end when a RUclipsr promotes an automatic over one of the few remaining vehicles available with a stick.
I don't think you mentioned it, but you can also see out of a mustang. It's very usable for what it is. and while the interior isn't the most inspired, The Mustang seating position and comfort is among the best out there for me.
Why wouldn’t you go to Town & Country Customs and get a 700hp Ford F150 for $47,000? If you want a base goober-mobile to do stupid things in, I couldn’t think of anything better than a 2-door, shortbed truck.
Because its about the same price to have the blower installed on a base mustang, which will accelerate, stop, handle, can have a manual, has more base features, looks better, etc etc etc.
@@TheNotimprezedit is not the same price, $47000 is the total price for a 705hp truck. Putting a supercharger on a base Mustang puts it at $55,000+. Also, the depreciation on a Mustang versus an F150 is in a different world.
Lastly, I was talking about ROMAN & TFL buying it.
Mitchell Watts nailed it on the sleeper f150🤠
I guess because this is their Fast Lane Car channel!
Panic braking or taking sharp turns on a f150 must be a thrilling experience 🤣🤣🤣😂😂
Most dealerships load up the Mustangs they order for inventory, obviously so they can make more money. I just ordered and picked up a new 2024 premium GT with nothing but the Nite Pony Package in the same color as this one for 49K. Not the cheapest I could have gone but cheaper than all the dealer ordered premiums I see online. If you have discounts, you can grab a base GT for 40K.
Great show brilliant looking car and very well explained 😊
I remember getting my 19’ 5.0 loaded for 42k otd, these prices are insane
Nice to see Jr coming into his own. Nice review 👍
Three favorite cars I’ve ever had: 1979 Mercury Capri Turbo RS, 1998 Mustang GT, 2010 VW Jetta Wolfsburg.
Just got a stage 3 roush 2012 and it rips! Love the coyote.
Dang. 2007 GT500 had a similar starting price, same with the 03-04 Cobra w/Terminator. The Terminator was probably closer to $60 adjusted for inflation, but it also had a lot of potential and was very tunable. I’m not knocking the Mustangs, but I recall the first gen Coyote had a base msrp UNDER $30,000. Inflation is through the roof.
I like the car, especially the retro gauges. Nice video Tommy.
Good review, glad you guys bought this Mustang. If you want a V8 muscle car, buy the Stang. If you want a corner carver, buy a 3 series bimmer.... BTW - love the vintage Fox body gauge as I'm a diehard 3rd gen owner.
Just got the 2024 Mustang GT Performance, its an incredible car
Great video, i own a 21 GT PP and all you said about the new one makes sense
107 inch wheelbase it should have a usable backseat. The high sidewalls of the tires also minimize the damage that mustang drivers always inflict on their wheels when they hit curbs.
$42k isn’t too shabby.. that’s I got my SS1LE for back in the day.. that was my favorite budget muscle car for track duty. For street duty this Mustang seems like a good pick.
ss1le is a better choice I would say, IF you care about handling.
All the hate …. lol 😂opinions are like … well you know everyone has got one . At the end of the day it’s a nice car in my opinion . I’ve owned 10 S550s some supercharged and some not , ZERO issues with any of them and 3 S650s of which 2 were Dark Horses ( made money on those 😊) . My current favorite is my Spec2 RTR great car , it’s a Premium with active exhaust and upgraded brakes as well as all the RTR goodies . The A10 is exceptional in the 2024 and it’s just as fast as any N/A stock S550 out there .
Go drive one and you’ll see what I’m talking about… oh btw the screens as people like to call them will grow on you. I wouldn’t go back to a 550 unless it was given to me. Peace out ✌🏻
Exactly. I think people just hate because it's not attainable for them or they have a different model or make. 🤷🏻♂️
@@tomfromeyer6230 yup 👍🏻 and attainability can be easy with a little patience and hard work .
When I graduated from college in 1989...my dream car that I could afford was a Mustang LX with the 5.0 V8 and a manual transmission....living in the north land with snowy winters...my parents convinced me that a Pontiac Grand Am with front wheel drive would be a better choice....plus the fox platform was entering it's 11th year....I regret not getting the Mustang and some snow tires and cargo ballast for the winters.
Overall it is a great car. I can fit camping chairs in the back full size luggage groceries. Seats 4 but really only kids or Smaller people in the back. I would get the premium if it is your everyday car.
Tires would make a WORLD of difference Tommy!
I got my 2024 GT with 700 miles for 38K, first owner drove the depreciation off and I scored a deal at the ford dealer
That was refreshing to watch! Sadly mid $40k is mainstream now. My 89’ 5.0 was $13k fresh off the lot, my 06’ GTO set me back $31k 18 years ago. So cars have gone up close to 50% since I bought my GTO but my income has not along with 90% of the country. I will keep using my Goat sparingly while I use up the rest of my 20 year old Maxima for the daily hourly 500 but this video sure has me thinking twice about a new semi-affordable Mustang!
Someday, I will own one. Been my favorite car forever.
Fantastic video. I had a Darkhorse, 21 Mach 1, 19 Shelby. Amazing cars but for the street he is spot on. If you want best resale value those 3 keeping low miles will get best return. I picked up a 24 GT base with Active exhaust only and my first MT-82. A little clunky compared to the Tremec but does the job just fine. Funny how he said, “Buy a Miata if you want a sports car!” 100 percent spot on great review!
I think a V8 charger is a bit cheaper where I live, but I guess it's how we define "sports car" to begin with
The screens looks amazing idk what people are talking about. If Ford used old shitty screens people would complain saying they are small and old. People are never satisfied lol
I always recommend getting the base Mustang because it’s so easy to put on the other Ford parts little by little especially when they start wrecking them. It’s easier to pick up pieces and bolt them right on.
I think your spec Mustang is the one buyers want. All those things you mentioned missing from the Performance Pack cars can be purchased as you go. Part of the fun in owning a Mustang is making it your own and adding all the touches you want to it. The only things I looked for when I bought my 2019 GTCS was the things I couldn't change easily such as the digital cluster, active exhaust. I've since upgraded to the 6 piston brakes, the performance sway bars and springs. New wheels/tires from LMR and it handles pretty well to me. Plus, didn't have to do it all at once by dropping 65k on my Mustang, but rather built it up over the years as I saved up.
The only reason why I would not buy the new Mustang and I love the dark horse it's because of the screens I want my screens built into the dash not look like somebody stuck a tablet to it
I bought a German car once with "performance seats". It was literally a pain in the you-know-what along with my back. Its one thing to sit on hard, narrow seats for a test drive. Quite another to commute to work in everyday.
I got mine brand new for 30k out the door in 2009. The price has sky rocketed and absolutely not warranted
I bought my 2015 GT with Perf Pack (then with a manual) in the summer of 2015 with the intent of making it a pretty comfy "road burner" - while the MPG wasn't all that great - fuel was much less than it is today - I don't think I'd look at the Mustang for that purpose today. My current "road burner" is a MINI Clubman JCW - in most mixed driving I usually get about 33MPG. Nothing really is like the Mustang in that it did soak up the miles and was one of the few cars out there with a normally aspirated V8, manual transmission and decent overall comfort for a pretty reasonable price (I don't think I spent much over $45k with tax, title, fees, etc.). I still believe that just about everyone should experience a car like that for a while in their lifetime....
Very nice video and coverage. I would personally still take a used 2018 - 2021 with the digital dash over anything new for the price and performance. You can find used cars in this date range for 28 - 32k still with low mileage and they are very easy to mod with bolt-ons. Just my .02 but I just don't care for the new body style and interior. I like the pre 2017 body styles the best but the engine in the 2018's and up are just so much better than the earlier years.
My 24 base GT's infotainment and gauge screens are glitchy AF. Here's hoping for some software updates soon that will fix that. Also, I paid more for a less-equipped GT w/manual non premium. I paid about 45k. That's what I get for buying a car in New Mexico tho.
The early 2000's Mustang was nearly affordable. I bought a 2003 fun sun Yellow Mach 1 great car, fair price. Fun to drive w/o all this bs technology!
The base trim Mustang is the perfect mod platform to create exactly what you want and need for minimum expense.
So much aftermarket support out there.
The CHEAPEST you can find a 2015+ ( currant ish. Body and great Coyote engine with around 100k) is 30k.
If you think a 10 year old used Mustangs worth 30k ( + ) , go for it. I'll grab an old... 08 GTO or XLR or Audi RS or V8 BMW ( Several models) for half that $ & do a couple easy mods and smoke that Stang.... LOOKIN better, handling better, driving all year long in the snow and all, in my heated air conditioned leather 16 way adjustable seats to boot...
Are definitions of " Value" are obviously very, very different.
Ps. My old daily 12' Merc S550 AWD I smoke these stangs as well ( yes I'm running a few more pounds of boost then stock). There's 0 noise in my cabin, it's like riding on a cloud during a hurricane on rails... I got her 3 years ago for 10k, & she's never broke or let me down once other then basic maintenance.
Ima wait a few years for an S650. A refresh or until Ford gets their quality under control.
Yea, the tacked on screens look awful. They could probably fix it with some sort of a bezel. The gloss black lipstick on the front end looks cheap too. Other than that, it's cool. Wish it was a bit lighter.
The screens for the premium trim different. It's made into one screen that stretches across the dash.
@tomfromeyer6230 yeah the premium certainly works better but it's still not great. Looks like a modern Kia or BMW.
@@House_of_Schmidtthat's how every new model is. No getting around that unless you just drive old cars for the rest of your life haha
@tomfromeyer6230 there's far better ways of integrating screens into the dash then just sticking them on top. Audi has some interesting designs. The new Z is dated but has screens without sticking them on top. Plenty of examples of screens being integrated nicely.
My 2022 GT Premium with a 10 speed auto bogs before downshifting from 10 to 9 and 9 to 8, you have to use the paddle shifters to stay in power band. I wish it had an 8 speed transmission instead. You don’t need a 10 speed in this car and I don’t care about gas mileage. I had to get an automatic to use car as an extra family car without a manual. I hope to find a sensible flash for the transmission to change the downshift points without making transmission harsh
Really feeling that 2005-2009 60's inspired gauge option. Would have to swap on a Shelby or Saleen front clip though. Stock looks strange.
Ford! Bring back the circular headlights and get rid of the screens and bring back the mechanical analog gauges.
$45-55,000+...many in 54-55K price before fees/taxes (2024 V8) and 8-10% interest no thank you, not on your life.
I bought an 18 GT PP1 with 4000 miles in 2019 for 29k. The world sucks right now
Are front plates no longer required in Colorado?
v8 short bed single cab f150 is best way to get a v8 plus upgrading is the same deal. 12k including install you can have a supercharger on either or twinturbos both capable of 1200whp on stock sealed motor. BUT that's pre 23and 2024 or when tuning comes or 2024 is only whipple and whipple tuning for now
How was the sound system in the car? Did you get the base system? I drive a lot of highways, and for a while, so that's important to me.
This is the kind of real-world review I've wanted to see of a Mustang GT, rather than a track day and tire-smoking burn-outs for the kids. Amusing: at 12:54 being passed by a Focus hatch.
I think people should look around at the previous year models that are still on lots. My mom just got a brand new 2023 challenger scatpack for $44k and thats after all said and done taxes, plates....ect.
I've seen the ecoboost advertised at 30k for the 2024. Standard 10 speed trans which is a $1500 option on the gt. That's the best value for a sports car and number 2 isnt even close.
I don't get why you have to get the V8 to get the manual transmission. There are some people who may not want all the power of the V8 (almost 500hp), but they want a manual transmission. Ford should have kept the optional manual transmission on the Ecoboost Mustangs.
If you want Eco boost and a 10 speed auto why are you looking at a Mustang? Old schooler here btw.
@@jimandersen3003 I had an ecoboost mustang at one time. Thing was pretty quick and fun to drive. It is a lighter car than the v8 so they handle better too. Having said that I'm really looking for a foxbody v8 mustang or a ws6 firebird with the LS motor if we're being honest.
it's not a sports car and the 4 cylinder is awful
It's really hard to justify the price when, for that price you can get anything from a C6 Z06 with very low miles or even a Aston Martin Vantage V8 with a T56 transmission with very low miles as well.
I’ve always wondered whether the GT performance pack variant with 3.55 rear ratio diff is faster than that of the regular 3.15 rear ratio diff
The difference matters in quickness and the OD's make the mileage the same almost.
They use to start at 38k. 43k for the track pac and i got mine used one year with 5k miles on it for 26k nine years ago. These prices are insane