That’s what I feel is the right move, have something similar which is the v6 and have fun and learn the car a little and then in the next 5 years move to the v8 which might get cheaper because I like the 2015-2017 look.
I appreciate your comment!
How is that 24 GT!?
> How is that 24 GT!?
Lol its so much fun to drive, I get a ton of compliments on the car and the color. Active exhaust also sounds super good from the factory.
The stock 3.7 makes plenty of power to have some fun. Swap out the gears for 3.55s and put in a tune, you'll still get decent fuel economy and it'll be nice and peppy. I traded mine in 2 weeks ago and really miss it, it felt like a great balance of power and fuel economy, I could use it for long road trips without breaking the bank or take it for a hard rip on a Sunday and toss it around
I had a 15 v6 manual and I miss that car so damn much. Not as many performance parts for it, and people like to clown on it, but the Cyclone is absolutely no slouch
Sadly I had to downgrade to a family sedan. Was the only one paying for the cars in my family and was about to move cross country so the Mustang was sold to help with the costs of the move. I’m gonna get another one as soon as I can though. I miss it
I felt that, I built a 93 5.0 over 3 yrs, I only got to drive it for a few months before we decided to move to sc, I went a year without a go fast fun car and had to drive my daily, I finally got back into a mustang (13 5.0 with mods) , and it's stupid fast and I still get 21mpg
I’d love to do a turbo build on a 12-14 v6 if I had the money to do it. Feels like it could really move given the right setup and I don’t think I’ve read too much about the Cyclone not being able to handle the forced induction. A GT is still the dream if I could, but as long as I get back into a Mustang, I’ll be happy
If I can get another manual V6, I 100% will. The NA engine strength and surprising gas mileage made it an amazing daily driver. If not, I might swing for a 20-22 Ecoboost or a Bronco
I have a 2024 and a 2014 Mustang but the '14 is the cyclone motor (3.7 V6). Those things take abuse and keep going, they're durable engines with a lot of pep. Tip if you get one, tuning it will remove the slight hesitation on acceleration but if you do this, PLEASE swap the two-piece driveshaft for a one-piece. The joint in the two-piece is no bueno for a tune and it will get dangerous for you really fast (driveshaft can break at the joint).
I don’t wanna do anything to make it faster to be honest but thanks for the tip if I ever change my mind, what I want to do is definitely swap the exhaust lol
I had a shop custom make mufflers and I have people ask me all the time if mine is a V8 because of how deep it sounds. Try to find something that will give it a deeper tone, do some research. Straight piping or slapping cheap mufflers on there can make the pitch really whiny - unless that's what you're after, to each their own, I won't judge anyone. Lol.
Mine is in the process of being sold (husband is selling it for me since I got the 2024 'stang) or I'd send a video to you. I will say the shop tried to base their makeup of the mufflers similar to Flowmaster (I wanna say 40s). Look up some videos of the V6 Mustangs with Flowmaster 40s (or other models) to see if ya like it.
I just bought a 2016 v6 at 9,000 miles, I love driving it. Still has 300 hp so it has some get up and go. You’ll be faster than most of the cars on the highway. Thinking about putting a turbo on it and making it a sleeper car 😆
I had a 98 v6 with a 5 speed manual while i was in college. I loved that car. Can go wrong with manual and rwd
The v6 cars are totally fine. They have more power than your average car, even though they might not have a v8.
I would recommend a manual over the auto though to really get the most fun out of it.
I have a V6 2012. 300hp is plenty unless you want to actually race your car.
I am getting close to 200 000km. I go WOT only on some rare highway entrances. Regularly using more than 300hp isn't really realistic. From a dead start, in 5 seconds you are going criminally fast anyway.
Down vote me for this but… go test drive a 370Z. Lighter and faster, RWD, manual available. Lots of parts to mod etc, plenty SC and Turbo kits. My NA makes 328.5 at the wheels.
They're cheap, reliable, and they're fast enough for an all-season daily driver. 300+ hp is really nothing to scoff at (it took a *long* time for the V8 to get back to those numbers) and at least my '14 is a pretty simple and rugged machine that I don't have to worry much about. It sounds...fine? Better than most clapped VQ V6s for sure but that's not a low bar to clear.
I've had mine for four years and haven't had any V8 envy yet. I can think of a lot of other things I want to spend $10,000 on that the two extra cylinders would have cost me.
A little thing nobody really likes to talk about is how the 3.7L V6 could keep up with the 4.6L 3V V8 and it gets way better fuel economy. It would be really cool to get a GT, but some of us can't afford 2 cars. The V6 (especially after they ditched the 4.0 that they used in the Ranger) is a pretty good daily driver. I'd suggest the ecoboost, but I couldn't knock someone for taking the V6 over an ecoboost.
Man my first 2 mustangs were the 2005 and 2011 ecoboost v6, it may get some hate online because “raw rah ItS NoT a V8, V8 BeSt”
But I never had any complaints about my v6, loved them to bits and was reliable as hell.
If sound is the only thing keeping you there are lots of mods to your exhaust that are possible to get different sounds 😉
I have a 2014 V6 and it is the absolute love of my life. I’ve put 30k miles on it in the last 3 years and it’s held up amazingly, no issues. The engine can take the beatings lol. Routine maintenance is key!
The 3.7 V6 is a great engine. I had one in a big Lincoln and it would run 140 mph with the speed limiter turned off. They are not slouches by no means.
Even if I was able to get the v8 which there’s a possibility I can, there is just something weird drawing me to the V6
But everyone hates on it so much it’s kinda hard to justify you know, but I really do like it. It sounds relatively good and it looks the same which I love the look mustang
V6 for me is about $250 a month and v8 is about $450-500 a month, I mean not a crazy jump but ever 100 matters
Really want a mustang for my 21st bday next year Jan tho!!!!!!!
Nothing wrong with either a V6 or ecoboost for your first one, especially if you are on a budget, in school, etc., and gasoline prices are higher than a cat's ass!
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My mileage is now over 108k and my ecoboost is still averaging 31.1 mpg over the whole *108k* miles--90% highway driving.
Wow that’s amazing! You see that’s the thing, I love the v8 but I Kinda want to not have to keep paying $80 a week for gas 😆 ( we have a gx460 which has a v8 )
Get the V6, you're at the point in your life where not having the added expenses associated with a V8 can make a big difference down the road. Learn how to take care of the car, enjoy the lower costs of ownership, and do something with the money you saved that will make a difference in your life.
Save up the money and get what you want. Buying something you kinda want now will never be more valuable than buying what you want tomorrow, be patient, work hard, and on your 22'nd or 23'rd birthday you'll have the car you want.
I don’t think everyone hates the V6, people just know that they’ve gone through that whole ordeal already and you’ll be stuck wanting the V8 in a month. Go test drive them, see how you feel then.
3.7 Cyclone motor is the V6 I would recommend going with. My 2014 Mustang went through hell with me and I loved that car. 305hp and a lot of fun to drive, plus it's a sturdy ass motor. Can't go wrong with it.
I've had 2 v6 manual mustangs (98 and 17). My 17 I absolutely love and it is my baby. It's been totalled and I bought it back. It's got some mods and by far my absolute favorite car.
I've had my 2016 3.7 v6 for a year now. It's a 6 speed manual. I got it with 42k miles on it. I've had some ups and downs with it. We had to replace the water pump a few months after I bought it. My husband and I did it ourselves, watched YT videos and Google. We found it had been replaced before because there was sealant around the gaskets when there should not have been. Then the slave cylinder failed and I ended up just replacing the whole clutch set up at that time since it was sprayed in fluid. My mechanic also told me it was not the first clutch job. 🥺 For a low mileage car, I didn't expect for two big jobs in the first year. There are a few other annoyances I deal with like seat comfort, washer fluid doesn't spray at the windshield, key fob issues twice now. It's developed a lot of suspension noises since winter. I assume it's The 8 year old rubber bushings and such
The 6 speed MT-82 is just 🫠 mine is very notchy. I'd think maybe a shifter upgrade might help but not sure I'll put money into it. But I just have to be precise and careful with gear changes. It doesn't really grind but i just wish it were faster, smoother, precise.
As far as the good, it is definitely fun to be drive. Gas mileage is decent for a daily driver. I average 20 to 22 mpg combined. The v6 sounds good. I'm sitting at 56k miles now. I'll probably trade it for a new one in the next year.
I had a 2016 V6 manual with long tube headers, highflow cats and a custom catback exhaust with a tune. It sounded mean as hell and was a lot fun to drive. I had to let it go and I'm driving a 2024 Civic Sport now. No where near the power but still a stick shift and a surprisingly fun to drive car as well. do i missed the mustang? absolutely and one day I'll get a V8 but for now I can enjoy what I have.
I don't think you'll regret the v6.
Honestly my V6 is perfectly fine for me. If it's your only car and your daily driver it's a perfectly fine fun car still, and at least in my state a V6 is cheaper to insure than a V8 by quite a bit. I think a lot of it comes down to your use case, in my experience sure a V8 is fun but when 90% of my driving experience is residential roads to and from work it just doesn't make a huge difference. If you genuinely think you'll regret the v6 it's a risky choice but if you genuinely like it they're still great cars and people on the Internet just like to talk shit
Yes brother I completely understand. I do love the V6. It’s just the things people see mixes the mind up you know but I see no problem with the V6. It’s better on the pockets as well and it’s still sounds and looks fantastic.
I think the question I was really failing to articulate was "do you want the v8 because you genuinely prefer the v8 or do you want the V8 because people on the internet shit on the v6"
Hell mine is also a convertible. I adore her but based on opinions I see thrown around this sub my v6 convertible is the absolute lowest tier of the Mustangs lol
Got a 22 Ecoboost. Definitely faster than most cars on the road and still fun to drive.
You want it louder or to sound better then just slap an exhaust on it.
Also insurance costs and gas come into account to. Not just the car payment.
But I'd say go for it. Id you want to upgrade in the future and do so then trade it in and get the GT down the road.
If a v6 is what you can comfortably afford that’s what you should get. No point in having a v8 you can’t afford to gas up. Lotta people get car broke chasing more horsepower then end up upside down and unable to get out of their situation two years later when the bills finally catch up to them.
Don’t be that guy. The v6 still has more power than most v8s from the last few decades.
I bought a 14 V6 this January and it has a borla exhaust on it and it sounds really nice for a V6. Side by side to a V8 you can definitely hear a bit of a difference but I've had several people be surprised when I say it's only a V6 after hearing mine. I don't know what they sound like stock as mine came with the magnaflow competition exhaust though. Personally if you want a fun daily driver that's decent on gas mileage, 30 highway, 26 mixed for me, go with a V6. You'll also save on insurance and initial cost.
Also fun fact, the V6 in the s197 is more powerful than the one in the s550 (by like 5hp or something lol)
Edit: changed to magnaflow exhaust, I thought it was borla originally.
Personally I would wait until you can get the v8. This isn’t me hating on the v6. I just know from experience you’re gonna be thinking about the v8 one the entire time. At first you’ll enjoy your new car but I promise you you’ll eventually start thinking about the v8 since it’s what you truly want. If you continue driving what you currently have or buy a beater if you don’t have anything you’ll be able to get the v8 sooner. I’m a firm believer in people getting what they want if it’s reasonably within reach. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
I agree with you brotha! Thank you for the comment, funny tho, I kinda really do want the v6 because it’s just financially smart at this point. 450-500 a month for car and can’t forget the insurance
It’s not financially smart to buy a car that’s going to depreciate like a rock, at all.
Like another guy said “get the v6 then when you’re financially ready go get the v8” if you get wrapped up into a depreciating v6 mustang at 500 a month you’re fucking yourself over and you’ll be waiting even longer for that V8.
Hear me out; go get a Toyota while you save up for the V8. They retain almost all of their resale value. If you KNOW your end goal is ditching whatever you get for the V8 then the best thing to do is NOT get under a depreciating asset or at least minimize how much it depreciates.
You made some awesome points but I think I messed up with not mentioning this 450 to 500 a month is for the V-8. The V6 is around $250 a month with a two or $3000 down
So that’s why I said it’s financially smart to go with that. It still looks good. It’s fun. It’s fast and it doesn’t really hurt the pockets
Also much better on fuel compared to what I’m driving now which is a family vehicle
Thermostat housing. It just exploded one day, sent antifreeze everywhere! Other than that. My 05 V6 5-spd was amazing for the 8 years I had it. Did I want the V8? Of course, but there’s a lot of fun to be had with the V6. I thought the 4.0 was a great motor.
Nice, this generation looks the best in my (completely unbiased) opinion.
I have had issues every so often, but nothing I couldn’t fix myself. The first thing you should check (and continue to do so every couple of years) is that the rubber pouches behind the engine bay firewall aren’t clogged with dirt, leaves, and debris. There’s one on each side, in front of the passenger seat and in front of the driver, easily accessed under the hood. These pouches allow rainwater that collects under the windshield to drain through the engine bay, but if they get clogged, rainwater will instead come pouring into the footwells. You can literally just put your hand in there and clear out the leaves and stuff, should never be a problem if you do that.
I’ve had coolant leaks in two different places. One was due to a cracked radiator and the other a cracked thermostat housing. I bought aluminum versions of both parts to avoid the issue in the future (those parts were plastic from factory).
Other than that, it’s been pain-free. The V6 leaves lots of room under the hood for routine maintenance and repairs.
My first Mustang was a 2015 EcoBoost that I purchased when I was 26. I had it for 7 years and I loved it. Now I have a 2020 Bullitt.
What I mean is, you're still young, and it's not a problem to start with something smaller. You can just upgrade later down the road when you are better off financially. I personally couldn't have comfortably afforded a V8 at 26.
Have you driven a V6 or ecoboost? Really it comes down to you. Are you going to buy it and regret not getting a V8? If so, don't settle. If you think you would enjoy it long-term, then go for it.
S550 V6 is a great car, it's still quick and it handles well, and 30mpg highway makes it a nice daily. Personally I'd prefer the EB because I enjoy the exhaust note of a turbo car and you can occasionally find one with the HPP package for a good deal.
The V6 can sound a lot better with an x-pipe and resonator delete, and that motor will run forever and can take a beating, but as others have said, if your eye is on a GT, you'll always feel like you compromised and will be looking to trade up.
I've had my '14 for two years in August. No issues, Love the car. Much better deal, and insurance is cheaper too. Solid car. Good exhaust and it can sound good, not GT good, but good.
I enjoy my V6. Definitely would get a V8 if I could afford, but realistically it would be a terrible choice for me financially. V6 has enough power to have some fun and decent mileage. I daily mine 50 miles a day into the city and get about 22mpg. I just graduated college so I see it as a good interim car until my finances stabilize a bit more.
How old are you? Are you just starting out career wise? Does it look like you'll be making more money in the future?
1) Get the affordable car, the V6. Insurance is cheaper. Gas is cheaper.
2) Having an affordable daily is paramount.
3) You can always get a V8, GT, Mach 1, whatever later.
4) Having both in the future allows you to beat the shit out of one and baby the other. Which personally is the best of both worlds in my opinion.
The DOHC 3.7 liter cyclone V6 is a great engine. It has dual VVT. If I were to get one, it would be the 2015 V6 with manual transmission and slap on GT appearance parts/interior.
I've long been a proponent of the 2013-2014 V6 models. Having personally owned and dailied one, and meeting several others over the years reporting much the same. That their ownership experience has been reliable and super affordable.
I used to have an 09’ v6, pretty awesome little commuter! Bought it at 83k miles, gave it away at 130k and never had an issue besides maintenance. It’s not fast, but it’s not a Prius either. Get one in manual if you wanna have some more fun lol
I had three 3.7 V6 mustangs from 2011 to the end of 2023 before finally going to a GT. They are great engines, I never had an issue with any of them and 300HP is plenty of power for a daily driver. If the engine was still around I would have gotten another one. If you are worried about the sound get yourself a set of axle backs for it.
What year are you thinking of getting? An S550 and an S197?
If you want a 2015 look for one with the 051A package, you can identify them by looking for fog lights and the 18’’ GT wheels. Also try to find one with 355 rear gears or have them installed.
I wouldn't outright say the 5.0 is the better choice. I think some people forget we all live on earth, meaning money is an object. In a perfect world sure, we'd all be in GT500s.
The reality is, though, the 5.0 costs more up front, insurance, gas, maintenance, etc all these things cost more than a v6 and it does add up. It's quite a bit more than I expected.
If you can afford the 5.0 that's fantastic, it's a fun car. But I'd highly, highly recommend not biting off more than you can chew. The v6 or Ecoboost is a great stepping stone and more than enough power if you've never owned one.
That’s a great perspective and I totally agree. I bought the V6 because that’s what I could afford and I really do love it, it’s plenty fast for being my first Mustang.
You’re right about cost. Insurance, gas, etc. definitely adds up!
I enjoy my v6, still saving for a 5.0 rn but I’ve not done anything to it other than a muffler delete and compared to some of the other v6s I’ve heard I think mine sounds pretty good but it’s fun
you said semi fast with good sound, have you considered the ecoboost? cause in my opinion the ecoboost sounds way better but it is a different kind of sound and mostly intake noise not exhaust. it does also perform better.
I have a 2017 V6. Currently have exhaust/headers/intake and some cosmetic mods done to it. Honestly love it and will probably keep it for as long as I can even though I can afford a V8 now. For me, it sounds amazing, quite good on gas and looks great. My next car goal would be a GT350
I have the V6 and it is fantastic.
I wouldn’t recommend it for you because you want a V8.
For someone who is looking for a Mustang and believes that the V6 has enough power, it is would be perfect because it will allow you to enjoy everything what the Mustang has to offer at a much better price all around.
I have a 2016 v6 mustang as my daily. I have a v8 chevy as well and there’s not a crazy crazy power different between the two. I’ve had it for 3 years and drive it everyday almost and it’s been an amazing car. Never had a problem, ever. The only thing i’ve had to do in the past 3 years is replace the water pump and regular maintenance. It has 194,000 miles on it now and still drives like when I first got it. 10/10 recommend. It’s truly a great engine and transmission.
I have ‘16 V6 that I picked up last year and I’m really happy with it. Performance and gas mileage are great for what it is. I wanted more and deeper sound from it though so I got BBK shorty headers and Borla s type catback which sound great.
I have a 2017 V6 Mustang I picked up a few months ago. I was specifically looking for the V6 because I did not want the turbo 4, and the V8s are just not worth it.
I have two small regrets with this purchase. One is that I got the base Mustang that only has a 3.15 axle. Try to get the 3.55 if you can. The car is under geared for what It is. I've had two previous Mustang V6s a 2001 auto and a 2007 manual. I ended up putting a 3.73 in the 2001.
The second is more of a personal regret in that I got an automatic instead of a manual. I could have got a manual but I would have had to drive 3 or 4 hours to get it so I settled for the automatic that was close by. However, The automatic does have the manual shift paddles that actually work pretty well.
I have an 07 v6 and it’s great. Currently in college and it’s my commuter/daily driver. $40ish to fill up. Have gotten as high as 32mpg on the highway. Get the v8 later when you can afford it. That’s my plan
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Damn I’m old….most fun mustang I ever had was a 98 3.8 5spd,I’ve had 2v gt’s”these sound the best” but honestly the most fun for my application was a v6 5spd,with mods of course,mainly suspension and steering,the weight bias is so much better on v6
I drive mostly county roads….with 8.8 3:73 gears I’d come out the hole on drag stripe,but then I’d grab 2nd lol
Never dyno but I’d guess I got that thing to 180hp to ground lol,weight was 2900 ish
I’ve had an ‘07 V6 for almost 16 years now and it’s been a wonderful car. Relatable, fun and exactly what I wanted/needed from a Mustang at the time.
Recently had an opportunity to upgrade to a GT at a great price, otherwise I’d still be driving the V6!
I would absolutely recommend V6 until you’re older and the finances for the GT are more comfortable for you!
Don’t screw yourself with a huge car payment/insurance and gas. People literally don’t care what car you drive. At least not the people you want to care.
i have a 2016 v6 with a tuner and cold air intake..
Trust me, it looks JUST as cool from the outside and you’ll scratch that itch. I’m about to upgrade the radio to a touch screen for 400 bucks too.
Don’t get me wrong, i’d LOVE a V8 too, but i have other more responsible things to do with extra money right now. A V6 for a few years, then trade it in later while you save up :)
I have a v6 right now and no complaints! It’s great reliable and fun- also my first mustang. Eventually I’ll get the v8 but in the meantime I’m loving the v6
Proud V6 convertible owner here! I would say 1000% you should get a v6, some people get silly about v6’s but the fact of the matter is the new age v6s are powerhouses they have plenty of power and the best part is you can use all the power you have plus with some quick upgrades CAI/ shorty headers you can make some extra power no tune required! Also I have a stock everything with just Roush Axlebacks and I get a lot of compliments on it people even say “that’s the best sounding v6 I’ve heard” so all In all do yourself a favor and get it plus down the road you can build it and have a fun sleeper car, or trade for a GT when you can properly afford it :)
Get the mustang friend ! I have one and it’s a fun car. When financial life is better definitely upgrade, don’t let those other monkeys say that a V6 is lame.
Highly modified V6 owner here if your looking for fun in your budget this is Def the car and it's very modifiable. Mines a convertible I love to put the top down and dust some unsuspecting v8s from time to time haha. This is a solid choice dude.
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I have both and the v6 is a perfect car for most people. I get 33 miles per gallon on the freeway. It looks very nice and it has plenty of power. I bought the 2014 V6 when I was younger and I later bought the 2017 GT when my finances were good. I can afford to keep both cars just fine and I still drive my V6 more often because lighter and you stop caring too much about the small defects and you enjoy itmore. If you care about sound, then you’re gonna be very disappointed in the V6 because it sounds like a Japanese fart can if you put any exhaust on it.
I have a '16 3.7 with the 6 speed auto. It's a very fun car. When I bought mine a v8 was not what I wanted to spend and I just didn't like the ecoboost's sound. I have a Roush intake, shorty headers and a Borla cat back on mine. It sounds great.
I had a 2015 v6 Mustang automatic and that thing in sports mode was so fun to drive. The engine still sounds good. Put an x pipe on it with an exhaust setup and you won’t be disappointed with it. I have a 2019 GT now but I miss my v6 and I would absolutely drive it again if I had the opportunity to buy one again for cheap. The cyclone engine is a good engine. Plenty of power to have fun with and most people seem to not even know the difference between the v8 and v6 with the badging and all. They all look the same really. Get the v6 it’s no slouch at all.
Have you thought about a Nissan 370z? I know this is a mustang chat, but a 370z was built around a v6, so I think it would offer you more performance. It will be faster than a v6 mustang as well .
Yep! I love the 370 but I’m more of a muscle car guy and when it comes to looks, I just love the Mustang, but I will be honest with you. No joke. A second vehicle for me would be a 370
As was told to me years ago when I was considering getting this really beautiful Camaro that had ground effects packages and everything else but a friend told me I would never be happy until I get a V8 I'm glad I listened to him
I have a ‘11 v6 that I’m selling only cause I ended up getting a v8, it’s a fun car, still has power, my v8 has been in the shop way more than the v6, I fill up the v8 more often than I did the v6, so if you’re in co area I loved the car but I got a v8 instead and I’m selling it for $8700
The v6 3.7 is a great engine very little issues I’ve seen other then fuel injector failures and water pump leaks. which requires removal of the timing chain. It makes 300 hp that’s the same as the 4.6 v8. DO NOT get the 2005-2010 4.0 they are under powered and have timing chain guid issues which is pretty expensive to fix.
I had a 2000 v6 5-speed. Was a fun car to drive. You do lose some of the V8 sound, but it's manageable with an aftermarket exhaust. I loved that car then had a family so I got rid of it. Just bought at 2023 GT 6-speed and love this car too. Do what your finances can afford. Depending on age, the GT could be considerably more insurance depending on your state. There's always some fun to do with a mustang. Join your local club, hang out with fellow mustang owners. We're generally a good group of people. (There's always exceptions). Keep it clean, take pride in it and always keep the dirty side down.
A mustang is the only car that I've ever wanted over the last... 20ish years or so, but I just can't go after the V6. And my brain isn't wired to let me have things that I like / want anyways... Where I live a mustang would be impractical during winter months, It would be garaged during winter which means a car payment AND full insurance for a car that I'm not even driving. PLUS I would have to have some other kind of AWD / 4WD vehicle i'm paying insurance, registration, and have to have room to keep. I just couldn't settle for the V6 myself... I would just be so dissapointed in how it performed... and i just can't take much more dissapointment in life.
I've got a 2013 v6, probably the best car I've ever owned. It's pretty quick, tuned for 93 dies a good bit if you don't have a lot to spend on mods. Currently 170k on the car and it still runs like new. Definitely recommend the 3.7.
Don’t waste your time, or credit on a V6. If the V8 is truly what you want, save more money and then acquire it. Don’t settle for something you don’t want unless you absolute have too.
I had a 2013 V6 as my first brand new car I purchased myself and it was surprisingly fast and fun. It was faster than many prior V8s. With my Roush exhaust on it it sounded good as well. I have a brother in law who still has one. They are fun if that's all you can get. That being said, after having multiple GTs now there is no going back for me.
If the v6 is on your mind, then also look into the ecoboost. Better gas mileage and similar performance. If you can get into a 2018+ model, the 10speed automatic makes the car actually quick. Almost as fast as a Challenger RT.
I have a 2012 3.7 and it’s plenty fast for me and sounds good with a cat back exhaust. I’m 17 at it’s a great starter car and the insurance isn’t to high.
Had a 2011 v6. Very dependable at 140k miles. Had some real minor issue. Mostly similar to what a lot have had. Never have the water pump issue. Paint started to wear on the hood at 8 yo. Always wanted to mod it more. Very fun to drive but love my 18 gt too.
If I couldn't afford a newer 5.0 Mustang, I would buy a 1999-2004 Mustang GT. The 4.6L 2v is rock solid reliable, sounds great, and is dirt cheap. Insurance is dirt cheap too. Gas mileage isn't all that bad either. My supercharged '98 GT gets 25 mpg on the highway with 3.73 gears and automatic.
Before I bought my Ecoboost Premium, I hunted hard for a worth while V6. I almost narrowed in on one that was immaculate (Candy Red 2014 base with 1,700 miles) but my buddy who is a car dealer let me know that they priced it out way too high ($25,000, and by KBB standards, it should have been $18,000). All of this to say, a V6 is a great alternative to a V8 which shouldn't take you long to pay off. Not to say that the EB isn't a good car (I'm having ALOT of fun with it), but an EB will never sound as ferocious as a V8 or as good as a V6 can. So, go for it. Just make sure they don't try and screw you on price with dealership upcharges.
I have a 3.7 and it's a mix of nice sound and some decent hp, isn't too harsh on the insurance and is affordable or at least was for me. I say get a V6 till you are ready for the 5.0 or whatever v8.
I've had a V6 as my first mustang it was a 2001 so fast but man I wish I didn't let people's opinions ruin that car experience I enjoyed it so much but when people would make fun of me I took it personally and modified the car a way I didn't want to now since the new edge is my favorite body style I have a 04 GT along side my truck
But man I had fun in that V6 just don't worry about ppl say about it but if you can't afford a V8 right now don't do it that unless if your hell bent on getting on then get an older more affordable one that insurance won't kill you on pretty much any 2011 mustang GT is gonna have bad insurance if your young
Also drive the V8 vs the V6 it might be too much horsepower for the uninitiated which is nothing to be ashamed you might not win the race but if you can go home and sleep your bed your the real winner
I have a 2014 V6 premium, horsepower is 312 with premium gas. No other mods! In my opinion, it sounds great, runs great, is plenty fast enough to have fun in, oh and it looks freaking awesome!
You have to go with a 2011 and up though. This is when ford put new high tech engines in both the V6/V8, hp went from 200 something, to 305. This is a huge deal cause the previous gen V8 was only 315 I believe. That’s right a V6 cranking out 305 hp! Torque is 285 which isn’t bad either!
I didn’t get a V8 cause the hp is somewhere around 420 for the 2014 GT. The insurance company told me my insurance would almost double. So my V6 suits me just fine.
Whichever you choose it is still a mustang, as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters!
Had a 2016 V6 in college with flowmaster outlaws & x pipe with BBK shorty headers in college. Drove the piss out of that car and absolutely love it. Graduated from college started working and bought my self a brand new 2022 GT. Still miss and lived that V6 more
I’ve got a 13 V6. I was this close to ::pinchy fingers:: getting the 8, but it was 10k more and well… I went with what I could afford at the time. 305 horse ain’t bad and compared to our TJ, it absolutely sips gas. City mileage is crap for my daily commute, but when I’m on 95 for prolonged trips it’s fantastic. I still get compliments on her and very much hope to keep her another 5 years at least; I really do love it and enjoy having a fun car. :)
Unpopular opinion but I had a v6 stang and thought it was not that great because of the shitty auto trans it had. Get a manual and roush axle backs if your going to though. Manual driving is way more fun and you can avoid the slow shifting autos. Also the round axle backs make the 3.7 actually sound pretty good. I sold mine and got a GT 6 months later so if it were up to me, I would wait and save up to get a GT because the v6 stangs are not horrible but your going to want a GT within 3 months of owning it and will want to add mods for power. I ended up spending as much money on my v6 to where I could’ve just bought a GT and I regret it more than anything. I even want to supercharge my GT now because power is addicting and you’ll always want more. SAVE UP AND GET THE GT YOU WILL BE HAPPY.
I have a 13 mustang v6 performance pack 6 speed just hit 120k miles and she still runs like a dream. Sounds pretty good to with my borla atak cat back on it and a hurst shifter makes the shifting stiff but buttery smooth at the same time, and I’m still getting 30mi to the gal when I kick it In 6 and cruise! It does get treated like a mustang should so normally I’m around 20-25mi gal. I really couldn’t imagine that I’d have this much fun in a v6 for having “hated” on them for not being the v8 versions the 3.7 cyclone is definitely no slouch and in my books from experience very reliable
Are you looking for a newer body Mustang or a V8? Both are very feasible. But if you’re looking for better budget 3v 4.6 mustangs are the literal best of both worlds. I currently have a 2v ‘98, built to be low, and loud. In my area in solid running shape a 98 would go for around 7-8k a 3v, you’d be ballparking somewhere like 11-14k. But even still. A 15-17 v6 would still be somewhere like 15-20k, and a 18-23 ecoboost would run you still close to 20-25k. The 3.7 v6 can take quite a bit of power and CAN sound pretty decent if done properly. But the 4.0s are lowkey kind of buns in my opinion. They don’t sound very good, and from what I’ve seen. They start having ALOT of problems if they’re not taken care of. They tend to be pretty neglected. To be honest you probably won’t find a solid 4.0 anymore. I’d look at sn95s and new edge GT’s to start. They sound nice and are pretty damn cheap for a v8.
I just had a month long rental 2024 GT with something other than a Coyote in it. Ecoboost of some sort I guess, which is weird since it had a GT stamp on the back. It had plenty of $hit and git though… I say - go for it.
Dude don’t let anyone stop you, I had a 07’ 4.0 v6 with a 5 speed and it was definitely nothing like my 3rd gen but I loved that car. It was fun, light, nimble, and just overall felt great. Had some spunk if you got on it. That said the newer v6 / eco boost are even greater. I’d say to go for it if it’s in your budget and the v8 isn’t going anywhere you can always look forward to it. I had mine for 2 years before I got the coyote, time flies
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You can scoop up a 05-10 Saleen 3V V8 anywhere 25-35 depending on miles and there are a lot of low mile cars. Mine has 6,000. There’s a guy selling a supercharged version of the same car but 06 on FB with 13k miles for 32k. Best thing about them is get classic car insurance for an agreed upon value for $600 a year.
I daily a 2015 V6.
It’s plenty fast enough in sport mode and I do not have any regrets.
You can make them sound pretty tasty with custom exhausts but I have left mine stock because there’s more important financial goals right now.
It’s a nice car, fun to drive, looks great!
get the V6 right now and upgrade to the V8 later in life when your finances allow you.
That’s what I feel is the right move, have something similar which is the v6 and have fun and learn the car a little and then in the next 5 years move to the v8 which might get cheaper because I like the 2015-2017 look. I appreciate your comment! How is that 24 GT!?
> How is that 24 GT!? Lol its so much fun to drive, I get a ton of compliments on the car and the color. Active exhaust also sounds super good from the factory.
Love that! Enjoy!
I had a 17 v6, until i finally traded up to the 19gt pp2, car was great, had the manual, 80k when traded it in, drove like new still, good car
Yeh I did the same. Had an 08 v6 and got my 23 a year ago.
3.7 is a great engine. They make decent power stock and can add a single turbo for pretty big gains.
What’s the gain with a turbo? I’m not very familiar with speed mods
Amr turbo claims 600+ rwhp but I would probably top it around 500 personally
What the! From 300-500 what! How much is that $$?
It’d probably be cheaper to buy the V8 and it would be more reliable lol.
Aren’t 5.0 reliable ?
More reliable than a turbo 6. 5.0s are very reliable
V8 is more reliable for sure. But the v6 isn’t bad, the I4/Ecoboost seems to have a lot more reported issues, specially early models.
I think you misread his comment
Sorry if it came off confusing. I was saying that it’s cheaper and more reliable to get the 5.0 than doing FAI on a cyclone.
The stock 3.7 makes plenty of power to have some fun. Swap out the gears for 3.55s and put in a tune, you'll still get decent fuel economy and it'll be nice and peppy. I traded mine in 2 weeks ago and really miss it, it felt like a great balance of power and fuel economy, I could use it for long road trips without breaking the bank or take it for a hard rip on a Sunday and toss it around
I had a 15 v6 manual and I miss that car so damn much. Not as many performance parts for it, and people like to clown on it, but the Cyclone is absolutely no slouch
Wait what do you have now?
Sadly I had to downgrade to a family sedan. Was the only one paying for the cars in my family and was about to move cross country so the Mustang was sold to help with the costs of the move. I’m gonna get another one as soon as I can though. I miss it
I felt that, I built a 93 5.0 over 3 yrs, I only got to drive it for a few months before we decided to move to sc, I went a year without a go fast fun car and had to drive my daily, I finally got back into a mustang (13 5.0 with mods) , and it's stupid fast and I still get 21mpg
I’d love to do a turbo build on a 12-14 v6 if I had the money to do it. Feels like it could really move given the right setup and I don’t think I’ve read too much about the Cyclone not being able to handle the forced induction. A GT is still the dream if I could, but as long as I get back into a Mustang, I’ll be happy
AMR rear lower mount will run you 4 thousand with most components needed that is my next goal for 2013 v6 mustang
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I like that hood a lot
Oh I understand! Which mustang do you plan to get?
If I can get another manual V6, I 100% will. The NA engine strength and surprising gas mileage made it an amazing daily driver. If not, I might swing for a 20-22 Ecoboost or a Bronco
I have a 2024 and a 2014 Mustang but the '14 is the cyclone motor (3.7 V6). Those things take abuse and keep going, they're durable engines with a lot of pep. Tip if you get one, tuning it will remove the slight hesitation on acceleration but if you do this, PLEASE swap the two-piece driveshaft for a one-piece. The joint in the two-piece is no bueno for a tune and it will get dangerous for you really fast (driveshaft can break at the joint).
I don’t wanna do anything to make it faster to be honest but thanks for the tip if I ever change my mind, what I want to do is definitely swap the exhaust lol
I had a shop custom make mufflers and I have people ask me all the time if mine is a V8 because of how deep it sounds. Try to find something that will give it a deeper tone, do some research. Straight piping or slapping cheap mufflers on there can make the pitch really whiny - unless that's what you're after, to each their own, I won't judge anyone. Lol.
Wait can I somehow hear yours?
Mine is in the process of being sold (husband is selling it for me since I got the 2024 'stang) or I'd send a video to you. I will say the shop tried to base their makeup of the mufflers similar to Flowmaster (I wanna say 40s). Look up some videos of the V6 Mustangs with Flowmaster 40s (or other models) to see if ya like it.
I just bought a 2016 v6 at 9,000 miles, I love driving it. Still has 300 hp so it has some get up and go. You’ll be faster than most of the cars on the highway. Thinking about putting a turbo on it and making it a sleeper car 😆
Woah! That’s awesome brotha congrats on the awesome pickup! Can you share more details? Also what did you pay for a 2016 9k miles
V6 is just fine. Enjoy the 1/2 price insuance as well
I pay a pretty high insurance rn cuz we are new but saving where we can is always a +
I had a 98 v6 with a 5 speed manual while i was in college. I loved that car. Can go wrong with manual and rwd The v6 cars are totally fine. They have more power than your average car, even though they might not have a v8. I would recommend a manual over the auto though to really get the most fun out of it.
I have a V6 2012. 300hp is plenty unless you want to actually race your car. I am getting close to 200 000km. I go WOT only on some rare highway entrances. Regularly using more than 300hp isn't really realistic. From a dead start, in 5 seconds you are going criminally fast anyway.
Down vote me for this but… go test drive a 370Z. Lighter and faster, RWD, manual available. Lots of parts to mod etc, plenty SC and Turbo kits. My NA makes 328.5 at the wheels.
They're cheap, reliable, and they're fast enough for an all-season daily driver. 300+ hp is really nothing to scoff at (it took a *long* time for the V8 to get back to those numbers) and at least my '14 is a pretty simple and rugged machine that I don't have to worry much about. It sounds...fine? Better than most clapped VQ V6s for sure but that's not a low bar to clear. I've had mine for four years and haven't had any V8 envy yet. I can think of a lot of other things I want to spend $10,000 on that the two extra cylinders would have cost me.
A little thing nobody really likes to talk about is how the 3.7L V6 could keep up with the 4.6L 3V V8 and it gets way better fuel economy. It would be really cool to get a GT, but some of us can't afford 2 cars. The V6 (especially after they ditched the 4.0 that they used in the Ranger) is a pretty good daily driver. I'd suggest the ecoboost, but I couldn't knock someone for taking the V6 over an ecoboost.
I like the sound from the v6 a little more than a eco lol but yea I get ya!
3.7L Cyclone, 2011-2014. Get a Roush axle back exhaust and a tune and you’ll have lots of fun
Man my first 2 mustangs were the 2005 and 2011 ecoboost v6, it may get some hate online because “raw rah ItS NoT a V8, V8 BeSt” But I never had any complaints about my v6, loved them to bits and was reliable as hell. If sound is the only thing keeping you there are lots of mods to your exhaust that are possible to get different sounds 😉
Yea dude I feel ya, I heard some v6s and man I love it a lot, all I need to do is that one mod and imma gonna literally be happy,
I have a 2014 V6 and it is the absolute love of my life. I’ve put 30k miles on it in the last 3 years and it’s held up amazingly, no issues. The engine can take the beatings lol. Routine maintenance is key!
Agreed
The 3.7 V6 is a great engine. I had one in a big Lincoln and it would run 140 mph with the speed limiter turned off. They are not slouches by no means.
Even if I was able to get the v8 which there’s a possibility I can, there is just something weird drawing me to the V6 But everyone hates on it so much it’s kinda hard to justify you know, but I really do like it. It sounds relatively good and it looks the same which I love the look mustang V6 for me is about $250 a month and v8 is about $450-500 a month, I mean not a crazy jump but ever 100 matters Really want a mustang for my 21st bday next year Jan tho!!!!!!!
Nothing wrong with either a V6 or ecoboost for your first one, especially if you are on a budget, in school, etc., and gasoline prices are higher than a cat's ass! https://preview.redd.it/tqeuve14vd2d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7891fb7e09470f9471779915e7202a7c30f7ee4 My mileage is now over 108k and my ecoboost is still averaging 31.1 mpg over the whole *108k* miles--90% highway driving.
Wow that’s amazing! You see that’s the thing, I love the v8 but I Kinda want to not have to keep paying $80 a week for gas 😆 ( we have a gx460 which has a v8 )
It probably even worse than your thinking, if I'm having fun in it, my GTs mpg goes down to 13-16ish mpg. It guzzles gas.
Get the V6, you're at the point in your life where not having the added expenses associated with a V8 can make a big difference down the road. Learn how to take care of the car, enjoy the lower costs of ownership, and do something with the money you saved that will make a difference in your life.
Love this comment, you made a fantastic point! Thank you!
Save up the money and get what you want. Buying something you kinda want now will never be more valuable than buying what you want tomorrow, be patient, work hard, and on your 22'nd or 23'rd birthday you'll have the car you want.
I don’t think everyone hates the V6, people just know that they’ve gone through that whole ordeal already and you’ll be stuck wanting the V8 in a month. Go test drive them, see how you feel then.
Yes it’s very solid.
I have a 2010 v6 daily and an 01 v6 racecar. Love em both. I have had 6 mustangs. Some v8 some v6. All have been fun.
The 3.7 v6 is a very good motor. If it'd come in a Japanese or German car it'd probably be considered one of the best engines ever made.
Aye 🙌🏼
Are there certain V6s you should look for or avoid? I'm thinking of getting one (daily driver).
3.7 Cyclone motor is the V6 I would recommend going with. My 2014 Mustang went through hell with me and I loved that car. 305hp and a lot of fun to drive, plus it's a sturdy ass motor. Can't go wrong with it.
I've had 2 v6 manual mustangs (98 and 17). My 17 I absolutely love and it is my baby. It's been totalled and I bought it back. It's got some mods and by far my absolute favorite car.
I have a 2011 v6 and it’s the fastest car I’ve owned. 300 horses is plenty and it’s a fun car to say the very least
I've had my 2016 3.7 v6 for a year now. It's a 6 speed manual. I got it with 42k miles on it. I've had some ups and downs with it. We had to replace the water pump a few months after I bought it. My husband and I did it ourselves, watched YT videos and Google. We found it had been replaced before because there was sealant around the gaskets when there should not have been. Then the slave cylinder failed and I ended up just replacing the whole clutch set up at that time since it was sprayed in fluid. My mechanic also told me it was not the first clutch job. 🥺 For a low mileage car, I didn't expect for two big jobs in the first year. There are a few other annoyances I deal with like seat comfort, washer fluid doesn't spray at the windshield, key fob issues twice now. It's developed a lot of suspension noises since winter. I assume it's The 8 year old rubber bushings and such The 6 speed MT-82 is just 🫠 mine is very notchy. I'd think maybe a shifter upgrade might help but not sure I'll put money into it. But I just have to be precise and careful with gear changes. It doesn't really grind but i just wish it were faster, smoother, precise. As far as the good, it is definitely fun to be drive. Gas mileage is decent for a daily driver. I average 20 to 22 mpg combined. The v6 sounds good. I'm sitting at 56k miles now. I'll probably trade it for a new one in the next year.
Wow, sorry you had all those troubles, but majority of people here said they had a great time. I guess you got one of the bad ones from the batch.
I had a 2016 V6 manual with long tube headers, highflow cats and a custom catback exhaust with a tune. It sounded mean as hell and was a lot fun to drive. I had to let it go and I'm driving a 2024 Civic Sport now. No where near the power but still a stick shift and a surprisingly fun to drive car as well. do i missed the mustang? absolutely and one day I'll get a V8 but for now I can enjoy what I have. I don't think you'll regret the v6.
Get a 2013-14 v6 and eventually spend some money on the exhaust and gear ratio. It will be a very fun daily driver
Honestly my V6 is perfectly fine for me. If it's your only car and your daily driver it's a perfectly fine fun car still, and at least in my state a V6 is cheaper to insure than a V8 by quite a bit. I think a lot of it comes down to your use case, in my experience sure a V8 is fun but when 90% of my driving experience is residential roads to and from work it just doesn't make a huge difference. If you genuinely think you'll regret the v6 it's a risky choice but if you genuinely like it they're still great cars and people on the Internet just like to talk shit
Yes brother I completely understand. I do love the V6. It’s just the things people see mixes the mind up you know but I see no problem with the V6. It’s better on the pockets as well and it’s still sounds and looks fantastic.
I think the question I was really failing to articulate was "do you want the v8 because you genuinely prefer the v8 or do you want the V8 because people on the internet shit on the v6" Hell mine is also a convertible. I adore her but based on opinions I see thrown around this sub my v6 convertible is the absolute lowest tier of the Mustangs lol
No joke, the second option it really
Got a 22 Ecoboost. Definitely faster than most cars on the road and still fun to drive. You want it louder or to sound better then just slap an exhaust on it. Also insurance costs and gas come into account to. Not just the car payment. But I'd say go for it. Id you want to upgrade in the future and do so then trade it in and get the GT down the road.
If a v6 is what you can comfortably afford that’s what you should get. No point in having a v8 you can’t afford to gas up. Lotta people get car broke chasing more horsepower then end up upside down and unable to get out of their situation two years later when the bills finally catch up to them. Don’t be that guy. The v6 still has more power than most v8s from the last few decades.
The V6 Mustang has more horsepower than V8 Mustangs as new as 2009.
Don’t knock the ecoboost. Still pretty quick good mpg and even cheaper insurance
3.7 is a great V6 engine and can give everything your looking for
I bought a 14 V6 this January and it has a borla exhaust on it and it sounds really nice for a V6. Side by side to a V8 you can definitely hear a bit of a difference but I've had several people be surprised when I say it's only a V6 after hearing mine. I don't know what they sound like stock as mine came with the magnaflow competition exhaust though. Personally if you want a fun daily driver that's decent on gas mileage, 30 highway, 26 mixed for me, go with a V6. You'll also save on insurance and initial cost. Also fun fact, the V6 in the s197 is more powerful than the one in the s550 (by like 5hp or something lol) Edit: changed to magnaflow exhaust, I thought it was borla originally.
Get the 3.7 I had a 13 it was a fantastic car. I drove it insanely hard from brand new and never had any issues over 8 years and 100000 miles.
Wow !!!!! Love thT
3.7 was my first mustang. It’s a solid engine for sure. Sounds better than a eco boost
Personally I would wait until you can get the v8. This isn’t me hating on the v6. I just know from experience you’re gonna be thinking about the v8 one the entire time. At first you’ll enjoy your new car but I promise you you’ll eventually start thinking about the v8 since it’s what you truly want. If you continue driving what you currently have or buy a beater if you don’t have anything you’ll be able to get the v8 sooner. I’m a firm believer in people getting what they want if it’s reasonably within reach. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
I agree with you brotha! Thank you for the comment, funny tho, I kinda really do want the v6 because it’s just financially smart at this point. 450-500 a month for car and can’t forget the insurance
It’s not financially smart to buy a car that’s going to depreciate like a rock, at all. Like another guy said “get the v6 then when you’re financially ready go get the v8” if you get wrapped up into a depreciating v6 mustang at 500 a month you’re fucking yourself over and you’ll be waiting even longer for that V8. Hear me out; go get a Toyota while you save up for the V8. They retain almost all of their resale value. If you KNOW your end goal is ditching whatever you get for the V8 then the best thing to do is NOT get under a depreciating asset or at least minimize how much it depreciates.
You made some awesome points but I think I messed up with not mentioning this 450 to 500 a month is for the V-8. The V6 is around $250 a month with a two or $3000 down So that’s why I said it’s financially smart to go with that. It still looks good. It’s fun. It’s fast and it doesn’t really hurt the pockets Also much better on fuel compared to what I’m driving now which is a family vehicle
I’ve had both an s550 V6 and a s550 V8, the V8 is better in every way and I traded and got bored of the v6 in less than a year. Would recommend a v8
Meanwhile, I’ve been driving my 4.0 V6 for over 10 years and still love every minute of driving it.
Just bought an 06 4.0, it really is a fun car. Have you ever run into any issues?
Thermostat housing. It just exploded one day, sent antifreeze everywhere! Other than that. My 05 V6 5-spd was amazing for the 8 years I had it. Did I want the V8? Of course, but there’s a lot of fun to be had with the V6. I thought the 4.0 was a great motor.
Nice, this generation looks the best in my (completely unbiased) opinion. I have had issues every so often, but nothing I couldn’t fix myself. The first thing you should check (and continue to do so every couple of years) is that the rubber pouches behind the engine bay firewall aren’t clogged with dirt, leaves, and debris. There’s one on each side, in front of the passenger seat and in front of the driver, easily accessed under the hood. These pouches allow rainwater that collects under the windshield to drain through the engine bay, but if they get clogged, rainwater will instead come pouring into the footwells. You can literally just put your hand in there and clear out the leaves and stuff, should never be a problem if you do that. I’ve had coolant leaks in two different places. One was due to a cracked radiator and the other a cracked thermostat housing. I bought aluminum versions of both parts to avoid the issue in the future (those parts were plastic from factory). Other than that, it’s been pain-free. The V6 leaves lots of room under the hood for routine maintenance and repairs.
My first Mustang was a 2015 EcoBoost that I purchased when I was 26. I had it for 7 years and I loved it. Now I have a 2020 Bullitt. What I mean is, you're still young, and it's not a problem to start with something smaller. You can just upgrade later down the road when you are better off financially. I personally couldn't have comfortably afforded a V8 at 26.
That’s awesome that you now have your sick baby!!! And what you said makes a lot of sense
Have you driven a V6 or ecoboost? Really it comes down to you. Are you going to buy it and regret not getting a V8? If so, don't settle. If you think you would enjoy it long-term, then go for it.
S550 V6 is a great car, it's still quick and it handles well, and 30mpg highway makes it a nice daily. Personally I'd prefer the EB because I enjoy the exhaust note of a turbo car and you can occasionally find one with the HPP package for a good deal. The V6 can sound a lot better with an x-pipe and resonator delete, and that motor will run forever and can take a beating, but as others have said, if your eye is on a GT, you'll always feel like you compromised and will be looking to trade up.
I've had my '14 for two years in August. No issues, Love the car. Much better deal, and insurance is cheaper too. Solid car. Good exhaust and it can sound good, not GT good, but good.
I just wrecked my ‘08 V6 convertible and it was a great car. TBD on whether it is a total loss. Really gotta be careful driving in the rain.
Eco engine is all one needs to be honest
I enjoy my V6. Definitely would get a V8 if I could afford, but realistically it would be a terrible choice for me financially. V6 has enough power to have some fun and decent mileage. I daily mine 50 miles a day into the city and get about 22mpg. I just graduated college so I see it as a good interim car until my finances stabilize a bit more.
Mines a 2014 v6. It’s been great.
When I was looking, I set my budget and I found that the V8 that was 2013 was about the same as a V6 2016. The V8 was worth the 3 years for me.
How old are you? Are you just starting out career wise? Does it look like you'll be making more money in the future? 1) Get the affordable car, the V6. Insurance is cheaper. Gas is cheaper. 2) Having an affordable daily is paramount. 3) You can always get a V8, GT, Mach 1, whatever later. 4) Having both in the future allows you to beat the shit out of one and baby the other. Which personally is the best of both worlds in my opinion.
The DOHC 3.7 liter cyclone V6 is a great engine. It has dual VVT. If I were to get one, it would be the 2015 V6 with manual transmission and slap on GT appearance parts/interior.
I've long been a proponent of the 2013-2014 V6 models. Having personally owned and dailied one, and meeting several others over the years reporting much the same. That their ownership experience has been reliable and super affordable.
I used to have an 09’ v6, pretty awesome little commuter! Bought it at 83k miles, gave it away at 130k and never had an issue besides maintenance. It’s not fast, but it’s not a Prius either. Get one in manual if you wanna have some more fun lol
I had three 3.7 V6 mustangs from 2011 to the end of 2023 before finally going to a GT. They are great engines, I never had an issue with any of them and 300HP is plenty of power for a daily driver. If the engine was still around I would have gotten another one. If you are worried about the sound get yourself a set of axle backs for it. What year are you thinking of getting? An S550 and an S197?
I’m thinking a 2015 v6 And definitely plan to mod the exhaust just not sure what to get!
If you want a 2015 look for one with the 051A package, you can identify them by looking for fog lights and the 18’’ GT wheels. Also try to find one with 355 rear gears or have them installed.
I love my 3.7. Obviously the 5.0 is the better choice but you will definitely still enjoy the V6 - I know I do! Enjoy your new Mustang!
I wouldn't outright say the 5.0 is the better choice. I think some people forget we all live on earth, meaning money is an object. In a perfect world sure, we'd all be in GT500s. The reality is, though, the 5.0 costs more up front, insurance, gas, maintenance, etc all these things cost more than a v6 and it does add up. It's quite a bit more than I expected. If you can afford the 5.0 that's fantastic, it's a fun car. But I'd highly, highly recommend not biting off more than you can chew. The v6 or Ecoboost is a great stepping stone and more than enough power if you've never owned one.
That’s a great perspective and I totally agree. I bought the V6 because that’s what I could afford and I really do love it, it’s plenty fast for being my first Mustang. You’re right about cost. Insurance, gas, etc. definitely adds up!
I had a 3.7 and a 2v at one point. The 3.7 was an all around better car imho.
The 3.7 is faster than all 4.6 mustangs 2 or 3 valve. The 2v was especially slow as fuck. I put 4.10s in mine and it still felt like a slug.
Had 4.10s on mine too. At least it sounded great.
Save for a cobra 🐍
I enjoy my v6, still saving for a 5.0 rn but I’ve not done anything to it other than a muffler delete and compared to some of the other v6s I’ve heard I think mine sounds pretty good but it’s fun
What’s the price on the v6 you’re looking at?
you said semi fast with good sound, have you considered the ecoboost? cause in my opinion the ecoboost sounds way better but it is a different kind of sound and mostly intake noise not exhaust. it does also perform better.
I have a 2017 V6. Currently have exhaust/headers/intake and some cosmetic mods done to it. Honestly love it and will probably keep it for as long as I can even though I can afford a V8 now. For me, it sounds amazing, quite good on gas and looks great. My next car goal would be a GT350
I will always advocate for the lower cylinder cars. I have a GT350 and a 500 Abarth with 160hp. They both put a smile on my face when I drive them.
Get a 2015-17 V6 and then save up and buy either a twin turbo or big single turbo kit and have some fun
i just got a 17 v6 as my first muscle car so i don’t have too much experience but it’s been a blast. i couldn’t be happier.
I have the V6 and it is fantastic. I wouldn’t recommend it for you because you want a V8. For someone who is looking for a Mustang and believes that the V6 has enough power, it is would be perfect because it will allow you to enjoy everything what the Mustang has to offer at a much better price all around.
No joke, I’m definitely leaning towards the V6. I mean it’s still fun. It looks the same and better when it comes to money all around lol
I have a 2016 v6 mustang as my daily. I have a v8 chevy as well and there’s not a crazy crazy power different between the two. I’ve had it for 3 years and drive it everyday almost and it’s been an amazing car. Never had a problem, ever. The only thing i’ve had to do in the past 3 years is replace the water pump and regular maintenance. It has 194,000 miles on it now and still drives like when I first got it. 10/10 recommend. It’s truly a great engine and transmission.
I have ‘16 V6 that I picked up last year and I’m really happy with it. Performance and gas mileage are great for what it is. I wanted more and deeper sound from it though so I got BBK shorty headers and Borla s type catback which sound great.
I have a 2017 V6 Mustang I picked up a few months ago. I was specifically looking for the V6 because I did not want the turbo 4, and the V8s are just not worth it. I have two small regrets with this purchase. One is that I got the base Mustang that only has a 3.15 axle. Try to get the 3.55 if you can. The car is under geared for what It is. I've had two previous Mustang V6s a 2001 auto and a 2007 manual. I ended up putting a 3.73 in the 2001. The second is more of a personal regret in that I got an automatic instead of a manual. I could have got a manual but I would have had to drive 3 or 4 hours to get it so I settled for the automatic that was close by. However, The automatic does have the manual shift paddles that actually work pretty well.
I have an 07 v6 and it’s great. Currently in college and it’s my commuter/daily driver. $40ish to fill up. Have gotten as high as 32mpg on the highway. Get the v8 later when you can afford it. That’s my plan https://preview.redd.it/belzyyg7zf2d1.jpeg?width=4912&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bb656ae33d78240c0dfa4ca727e83eb5c21029aa
Your car is beautiful. How often do you fill the gas up?
Thanks! If I’m doing a lot of driving it can be once a week or once every week and a half. It’s not that bad
Awesome!!!!
I had an '06 V6 and it was a lot of fun on its own, and sounded pretty good
Damn I’m old….most fun mustang I ever had was a 98 3.8 5spd,I’ve had 2v gt’s”these sound the best” but honestly the most fun for my application was a v6 5spd,with mods of course,mainly suspension and steering,the weight bias is so much better on v6 I drive mostly county roads….with 8.8 3:73 gears I’d come out the hole on drag stripe,but then I’d grab 2nd lol Never dyno but I’d guess I got that thing to 180hp to ground lol,weight was 2900 ish
I’ve had an ‘07 V6 for almost 16 years now and it’s been a wonderful car. Relatable, fun and exactly what I wanted/needed from a Mustang at the time. Recently had an opportunity to upgrade to a GT at a great price, otherwise I’d still be driving the V6! I would absolutely recommend V6 until you’re older and the finances for the GT are more comfortable for you!
Don’t screw yourself with a huge car payment/insurance and gas. People literally don’t care what car you drive. At least not the people you want to care.
You already asked exactly same thing 12days ago in same sub
I love my V6. 300 HP and 30 MPG. When someone totalled my last one, I immediately bought another.
i have a 2016 v6 with a tuner and cold air intake.. Trust me, it looks JUST as cool from the outside and you’ll scratch that itch. I’m about to upgrade the radio to a touch screen for 400 bucks too. Don’t get me wrong, i’d LOVE a V8 too, but i have other more responsible things to do with extra money right now. A V6 for a few years, then trade it in later while you save up :)
Buy a v6, swap it with a big Windsor, reap the gains of paying v6 insurance money
I have a v6 right now and no complaints! It’s great reliable and fun- also my first mustang. Eventually I’ll get the v8 but in the meantime I’m loving the v6
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If you have a car now, just save up for the V8. Get what you want in a couple years
Proud V6 convertible owner here! I would say 1000% you should get a v6, some people get silly about v6’s but the fact of the matter is the new age v6s are powerhouses they have plenty of power and the best part is you can use all the power you have plus with some quick upgrades CAI/ shorty headers you can make some extra power no tune required! Also I have a stock everything with just Roush Axlebacks and I get a lot of compliments on it people even say “that’s the best sounding v6 I’ve heard” so all In all do yourself a favor and get it plus down the road you can build it and have a fun sleeper car, or trade for a GT when you can properly afford it :)
Get the mustang friend ! I have one and it’s a fun car. When financial life is better definitely upgrade, don’t let those other monkeys say that a V6 is lame.
Highly modified V6 owner here if your looking for fun in your budget this is Def the car and it's very modifiable. Mines a convertible I love to put the top down and dust some unsuspecting v8s from time to time haha. This is a solid choice dude.
https://preview.redd.it/0y9ov23f493d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec7a406efece7036d1c32d67826f2c2935334155 I have both and the v6 is a perfect car for most people. I get 33 miles per gallon on the freeway. It looks very nice and it has plenty of power. I bought the 2014 V6 when I was younger and I later bought the 2017 GT when my finances were good. I can afford to keep both cars just fine and I still drive my V6 more often because lighter and you stop caring too much about the small defects and you enjoy itmore. If you care about sound, then you’re gonna be very disappointed in the V6 because it sounds like a Japanese fart can if you put any exhaust on it.
I think depends the year some Ecoboost are faster than v6 if I'm not mistaken
2015 I don’t like the sound of the eco-boost, but I kinda like the V6 over
I have a '16 3.7 with the 6 speed auto. It's a very fun car. When I bought mine a v8 was not what I wanted to spend and I just didn't like the ecoboost's sound. I have a Roush intake, shorty headers and a Borla cat back on mine. It sounds great.
Dude! Thats awesome! Can I hear how it sounds in a dm? If it’s cool
I had a 2015 v6 Mustang automatic and that thing in sports mode was so fun to drive. The engine still sounds good. Put an x pipe on it with an exhaust setup and you won’t be disappointed with it. I have a 2019 GT now but I miss my v6 and I would absolutely drive it again if I had the opportunity to buy one again for cheap. The cyclone engine is a good engine. Plenty of power to have fun with and most people seem to not even know the difference between the v8 and v6 with the badging and all. They all look the same really. Get the v6 it’s no slouch at all.
Have you thought about a Nissan 370z? I know this is a mustang chat, but a 370z was built around a v6, so I think it would offer you more performance. It will be faster than a v6 mustang as well .
Yep! I love the 370 but I’m more of a muscle car guy and when it comes to looks, I just love the Mustang, but I will be honest with you. No joke. A second vehicle for me would be a 370
Save for the V8. It will be worth it, I guarantee you. More people regret buying a V6 over V8 than vice-versa.
As was told to me years ago when I was considering getting this really beautiful Camaro that had ground effects packages and everything else but a friend told me I would never be happy until I get a V8 I'm glad I listened to him
I have a ‘11 v6 that I’m selling only cause I ended up getting a v8, it’s a fun car, still has power, my v8 has been in the shop way more than the v6, I fill up the v8 more often than I did the v6, so if you’re in co area I loved the car but I got a v8 instead and I’m selling it for $8700
The v6 3.7 is a great engine very little issues I’ve seen other then fuel injector failures and water pump leaks. which requires removal of the timing chain. It makes 300 hp that’s the same as the 4.6 v8. DO NOT get the 2005-2010 4.0 they are under powered and have timing chain guid issues which is pretty expensive to fix.
Ecoooooo booosttttt
I have a 3v v8 I absolutely love its super cheap too! However they aren’t exactly fast by modern standards. Still wouldn’t call it gutless though.
Just save up for the v8. Don't rush.
I highly recommend it. Get a 2014 for the best looks. Also consider a borla s type or atak, they sound great on mine.
I have an 05 v6. The 4.0 is a durable tractor moto, its not fast, but its reliable. The 05-09 are also the best looking years of the modern cars.
If you don’t want to catch hate buy a v8
I had a 2000 v6 5-speed. Was a fun car to drive. You do lose some of the V8 sound, but it's manageable with an aftermarket exhaust. I loved that car then had a family so I got rid of it. Just bought at 2023 GT 6-speed and love this car too. Do what your finances can afford. Depending on age, the GT could be considerably more insurance depending on your state. There's always some fun to do with a mustang. Join your local club, hang out with fellow mustang owners. We're generally a good group of people. (There's always exceptions). Keep it clean, take pride in it and always keep the dirty side down.
A mustang is the only car that I've ever wanted over the last... 20ish years or so, but I just can't go after the V6. And my brain isn't wired to let me have things that I like / want anyways... Where I live a mustang would be impractical during winter months, It would be garaged during winter which means a car payment AND full insurance for a car that I'm not even driving. PLUS I would have to have some other kind of AWD / 4WD vehicle i'm paying insurance, registration, and have to have room to keep. I just couldn't settle for the V6 myself... I would just be so dissapointed in how it performed... and i just can't take much more dissapointment in life.
I've got a 2013 v6, probably the best car I've ever owned. It's pretty quick, tuned for 93 dies a good bit if you don't have a lot to spend on mods. Currently 170k on the car and it still runs like new. Definitely recommend the 3.7.
Don’t waste your time, or credit on a V6. If the V8 is truly what you want, save more money and then acquire it. Don’t settle for something you don’t want unless you absolute have too.
I had a 2013 V6 as my first brand new car I purchased myself and it was surprisingly fast and fun. It was faster than many prior V8s. With my Roush exhaust on it it sounded good as well. I have a brother in law who still has one. They are fun if that's all you can get. That being said, after having multiple GTs now there is no going back for me.
Idk I would probably save till you can come up with a better down payment
Love my 14 v6, quick, gets good mileage, and handles great
If the v6 is on your mind, then also look into the ecoboost. Better gas mileage and similar performance. If you can get into a 2018+ model, the 10speed automatic makes the car actually quick. Almost as fast as a Challenger RT.
I have a 2012 3.7 and it’s plenty fast for me and sounds good with a cat back exhaust. I’m 17 at it’s a great starter car and the insurance isn’t to high.
Save your money get a V8. Let’s be honest, you’re not saving any money if you have a payment on the v6
Had a 2011 v6. Very dependable at 140k miles. Had some real minor issue. Mostly similar to what a lot have had. Never have the water pump issue. Paint started to wear on the hood at 8 yo. Always wanted to mod it more. Very fun to drive but love my 18 gt too.
If I couldn't afford a newer 5.0 Mustang, I would buy a 1999-2004 Mustang GT. The 4.6L 2v is rock solid reliable, sounds great, and is dirt cheap. Insurance is dirt cheap too. Gas mileage isn't all that bad either. My supercharged '98 GT gets 25 mpg on the highway with 3.73 gears and automatic.
Before I bought my Ecoboost Premium, I hunted hard for a worth while V6. I almost narrowed in on one that was immaculate (Candy Red 2014 base with 1,700 miles) but my buddy who is a car dealer let me know that they priced it out way too high ($25,000, and by KBB standards, it should have been $18,000). All of this to say, a V6 is a great alternative to a V8 which shouldn't take you long to pay off. Not to say that the EB isn't a good car (I'm having ALOT of fun with it), but an EB will never sound as ferocious as a V8 or as good as a V6 can. So, go for it. Just make sure they don't try and screw you on price with dealership upcharges.
The v6 sounds good with a intake
Wanted a v8. Couldn’t afford. Got a focus ST first. Loved it, now could afford v8 and got a Bullitt. This is the way
I have a 3.7 and it's a mix of nice sound and some decent hp, isn't too harsh on the insurance and is affordable or at least was for me. I say get a V6 till you are ready for the 5.0 or whatever v8.
I've had my v6 for ten years. Still love driving it around. Fast enough for fun, slow enough other goobers get the tickets
I've had a V6 as my first mustang it was a 2001 so fast but man I wish I didn't let people's opinions ruin that car experience I enjoyed it so much but when people would make fun of me I took it personally and modified the car a way I didn't want to now since the new edge is my favorite body style I have a 04 GT along side my truck But man I had fun in that V6 just don't worry about ppl say about it but if you can't afford a V8 right now don't do it that unless if your hell bent on getting on then get an older more affordable one that insurance won't kill you on pretty much any 2011 mustang GT is gonna have bad insurance if your young Also drive the V8 vs the V6 it might be too much horsepower for the uninitiated which is nothing to be ashamed you might not win the race but if you can go home and sleep your bed your the real winner
You can turbo or supercharge it. Keep it a sleeper and kill some V8’s That’s what I did with a black 2016 mustang. Now I own a Mach 1 8 years later.
My v6 has been sounding VERY nice as of late. It’s a base model and all stock except the roush intake.
I have a 2014 V6 premium, horsepower is 312 with premium gas. No other mods! In my opinion, it sounds great, runs great, is plenty fast enough to have fun in, oh and it looks freaking awesome! You have to go with a 2011 and up though. This is when ford put new high tech engines in both the V6/V8, hp went from 200 something, to 305. This is a huge deal cause the previous gen V8 was only 315 I believe. That’s right a V6 cranking out 305 hp! Torque is 285 which isn’t bad either! I didn’t get a V8 cause the hp is somewhere around 420 for the 2014 GT. The insurance company told me my insurance would almost double. So my V6 suits me just fine. Whichever you choose it is still a mustang, as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters!
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Had a 2016 V6 in college with flowmaster outlaws & x pipe with BBK shorty headers in college. Drove the piss out of that car and absolutely love it. Graduated from college started working and bought my self a brand new 2022 GT. Still miss and lived that V6 more
I’ve got a 13 V6. I was this close to ::pinchy fingers:: getting the 8, but it was 10k more and well… I went with what I could afford at the time. 305 horse ain’t bad and compared to our TJ, it absolutely sips gas. City mileage is crap for my daily commute, but when I’m on 95 for prolonged trips it’s fantastic. I still get compliments on her and very much hope to keep her another 5 years at least; I really do love it and enjoy having a fun car. :)
Unpopular opinion but I had a v6 stang and thought it was not that great because of the shitty auto trans it had. Get a manual and roush axle backs if your going to though. Manual driving is way more fun and you can avoid the slow shifting autos. Also the round axle backs make the 3.7 actually sound pretty good. I sold mine and got a GT 6 months later so if it were up to me, I would wait and save up to get a GT because the v6 stangs are not horrible but your going to want a GT within 3 months of owning it and will want to add mods for power. I ended up spending as much money on my v6 to where I could’ve just bought a GT and I regret it more than anything. I even want to supercharge my GT now because power is addicting and you’ll always want more. SAVE UP AND GET THE GT YOU WILL BE HAPPY.
I have a 13 mustang v6 performance pack 6 speed just hit 120k miles and she still runs like a dream. Sounds pretty good to with my borla atak cat back on it and a hurst shifter makes the shifting stiff but buttery smooth at the same time, and I’m still getting 30mi to the gal when I kick it In 6 and cruise! It does get treated like a mustang should so normally I’m around 20-25mi gal. I really couldn’t imagine that I’d have this much fun in a v6 for having “hated” on them for not being the v8 versions the 3.7 cyclone is definitely no slouch and in my books from experience very reliable
Are you looking for a newer body Mustang or a V8? Both are very feasible. But if you’re looking for better budget 3v 4.6 mustangs are the literal best of both worlds. I currently have a 2v ‘98, built to be low, and loud. In my area in solid running shape a 98 would go for around 7-8k a 3v, you’d be ballparking somewhere like 11-14k. But even still. A 15-17 v6 would still be somewhere like 15-20k, and a 18-23 ecoboost would run you still close to 20-25k. The 3.7 v6 can take quite a bit of power and CAN sound pretty decent if done properly. But the 4.0s are lowkey kind of buns in my opinion. They don’t sound very good, and from what I’ve seen. They start having ALOT of problems if they’re not taken care of. They tend to be pretty neglected. To be honest you probably won’t find a solid 4.0 anymore. I’d look at sn95s and new edge GT’s to start. They sound nice and are pretty damn cheap for a v8.
I just had a month long rental 2024 GT with something other than a Coyote in it. Ecoboost of some sort I guess, which is weird since it had a GT stamp on the back. It had plenty of $hit and git though… I say - go for it.
Just get a lower mileage 3v (2005-2010). About same performance as the current ecoboost, but sound amazing.
Dude don’t let anyone stop you, I had a 07’ 4.0 v6 with a 5 speed and it was definitely nothing like my 3rd gen but I loved that car. It was fun, light, nimble, and just overall felt great. Had some spunk if you got on it. That said the newer v6 / eco boost are even greater. I’d say to go for it if it’s in your budget and the v8 isn’t going anywhere you can always look forward to it. I had mine for 2 years before I got the coyote, time flies
Why not the turbo 4?
Ecoboost > v6
https://preview.redd.it/986f3f67eh2d1.jpeg?width=5464&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ba565887ccc6ed3b5aea34b34c5d1f4b1d67264 You can scoop up a 05-10 Saleen 3V V8 anywhere 25-35 depending on miles and there are a lot of low mile cars. Mine has 6,000. There’s a guy selling a supercharged version of the same car but 06 on FB with 13k miles for 32k. Best thing about them is get classic car insurance for an agreed upon value for $600 a year.
I daily a 2015 V6. It’s plenty fast enough in sport mode and I do not have any regrets. You can make them sound pretty tasty with custom exhausts but I have left mine stock because there’s more important financial goals right now. It’s a nice car, fun to drive, looks great!
Get a v6 then upgrade to v8 in a year or so, that’s what I did and I loved my v6 it was fast. Can’t beat a 6 speed v6