S550 Mustang Running Costs
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Just wondered if anyone had managed to get any information regarding running costs for the S550?
I asked my local dealer at the launch event, however he did not have much information to hand.
Any other differences between the two manual fastback models that should go into the above table?
Pending a test drive, I was going to look into purchasing the 2.3 ecoboost model. Yeh yeh, I know it's not a real Mustang, however it has still got the looks and is a significant power boost from my current car, a Focus ST 2.5 (310 BHP for the Mustang up from 221). Also, on paper it should also be cheaper to run than my ST, which is £290 tax at 30 MPG, although in real life I tend to get 26 MPG. Also this means servicing should be cheaper, as less frequent servicing is needed (ST is every year, 12.5K miles).
I know a Mustang is a very different car from a FWD hot hatchback, however previously I would have not considered one due to LHD only and the need to import. Both the head and heart say yes to the 2.3. However, I'm trying to weigh up the above to work out whether I should really spring for the V8.
I asked my local dealer at the launch event, however he did not have much information to hand.
| Model | MPG | Road Tax (year 1) | Road Tax (per year, year 2 on) | Tyres (per corner) | Insurance | Servicing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 20.9 | £1,100 (£2000 if reg >= Apr 2017) | £505 (£140 if reg >= Apr 2017) | £170 rear /£150 front | Same price for my quotes | £? every year/10k miles(?) | Tyres/brakes will wear much quicker |
| Ecoboost | 35.3 | £350 (£800 if reg >= Apr 2017) | £225 (£140 if reg >= Apr 2017) | £150 | Same price for my quotes | £? every 2 years/24k miles |
Any other differences between the two manual fastback models that should go into the above table?
Pending a test drive, I was going to look into purchasing the 2.3 ecoboost model. Yeh yeh, I know it's not a real Mustang, however it has still got the looks and is a significant power boost from my current car, a Focus ST 2.5 (310 BHP for the Mustang up from 221). Also, on paper it should also be cheaper to run than my ST, which is £290 tax at 30 MPG, although in real life I tend to get 26 MPG. Also this means servicing should be cheaper, as less frequent servicing is needed (ST is every year, 12.5K miles).
I know a Mustang is a very different car from a FWD hot hatchback, however previously I would have not considered one due to LHD only and the need to import. Both the head and heart say yes to the 2.3. However, I'm trying to weigh up the above to work out whether I should really spring for the V8.
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I have an S197.
Americans don't make anything that can't be serviced by a travelling tinker, using a knife and fork and I service my Mustang myself.
It's all basic and easily dismantled stuff and YouTube has a video for everything.
The 5.0 V8 engine basically looks after itself, via the computer and just requires fluid changes. Even the service book lists what are very basic tasks.
Much depends on the way Ford market the car and what servicing packages they intend offering.
When GM sold the Camaro, they pitched servicing costs at an unrealistically premium level so people didn't bother.
I suspect that a turbo 2.3 will ultimately be more complicated and less durable than a V8 in the long run and certainly vastly less desirable when the new VEL changes kick in because, aside from the initial up front tax, all cars will be £140 so people will want lightly used V8s and I don't care how hard you tune the 2.3, you will then incurred modified car costs on your insurance premiums.
I have an S197.
Americans don't make anything that can't be serviced by a travelling tinker, using a knife and fork and I service my Mustang myself.
It's all basic and easily dismantled stuff and YouTube has a video for everything.
The 5.0 V8 engine basically looks after itself, via the computer and just requires fluid changes. Even the service book lists what are very basic tasks.
Much depends on the way Ford market the car and what servicing packages they intend offering.
When GM sold the Camaro, they pitched servicing costs at an unrealistically premium level so people didn't bother.
I suspect that a turbo 2.3 will ultimately be more complicated and less durable than a V8 in the long run and certainly vastly less desirable when the new VEL changes kick in because, aside from the initial up front tax, all cars will be £140 so people will want lightly used V8s and I don't care how hard you tune the 2.3, you will then incurred modified car costs on your insurance premiums.
Roo,
Are these UK mpg figures or have they erroneously "lifted" the figures off the US specs (using smaller US gallons), without realising?
I say that because it wasn't so long ago that Ford USA were trumpeting getting 31 US mpg out of the S197 V6 (albeit the S197 is MUCH lighter than the fat S550.
Are these UK mpg figures or have they erroneously "lifted" the figures off the US specs (using smaller US gallons), without realising?
I say that because it wasn't so long ago that Ford USA were trumpeting getting 31 US mpg out of the S197 V6 (albeit the S197 is MUCH lighter than the fat S550.
NickCW said:
Don't forget as the V8 Mustangs will be more desirable (I think something like 90% of UK Stangs ordered are V8) they will have better residuals, which may mean they end up costing the same overall.
Go for the V8, you will regret it otherwise.
On finance it might not make much difference. I was thinking leasing or PCP.Go for the V8, you will regret it otherwise.
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