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I love it! The car was registered on Saturday Morning, just before I picked it up. It looked stunning having just been prepped for it's first journey home. I've never owned a Mustang before, but what a presence these cars have! All the way home people stopped and stared much to my daughters delight! I've not really tested the performance yet and have just been cruising and getting used to the shear bulk and the fact you are sat quite low down and cannot judge distances that well! Something I'll get used to I guess. Anyhow, I tried out my 20" wheels this morning but am undecided on whether the 19s look best. I like both and can't be bothered changing back so they can stay on for a while. They have got 10mm more negative offset so stick out 10mm more all round. Here's some pics!
Edited by Jumturbo on Sunday 5th March 23:01
I'd say tbh, anything is better than the oem wheels for the ecoboost. Hateful looking things imo, so while maybe the new ones wouldn't be my choice they look fine and certainly look better.
What's the plan with the car, daily or weekend toy? Would be good to see how someone gets on with the ecoboost.
What's the plan with the car, daily or weekend toy? Would be good to see how someone gets on with the ecoboost.
I'm really struggling to get in and out of mine, it's been years since I had a car as low down to the ground as this, plus I'm 6ft 7" so it's like trying to squash a giraffe into a show box. 
I like that colour, my wife foolishly pushed me into getting a white convertible (I wanted a bright yellow fastback) and she won't drive it as it's too fast for her.
I like that colour, my wife foolishly pushed me into getting a white convertible (I wanted a bright yellow fastback) and she won't drive it as it's too fast for her.
Insert Coin said:
I'm really struggling to get in and out of mine, it's been years since I had a car as low down to the ground as this, plus I'm 6ft 7" so it's like trying to squash a giraffe into a show box.
I like that colour, my wife foolishly pushed me into getting a white convertible (I wanted a bright yellow fastback) and she won't drive it as it's too fast for her.
Have you tried using the back seats for a real giggle?I like that colour, my wife foolishly pushed me into getting a white convertible (I wanted a bright yellow fastback) and she won't drive it as it's too fast for her.
I'm 6ft and when my gf test drove the fastback originally I was in the back with a crook in my neck, you'd probably be pretty close to autofallating!
GrumpyTwig said:
I'd say tbh, anything is better than the oem wheels for the ecoboost. Hateful looking things imo, so while maybe the new ones wouldn't be my choice they look fine and certainly look better.
What's the plan with the car, daily or weekend toy? Would be good to see how someone gets on with the ecoboost.
The 20s are growing on me. I've been out and about today so have had opportunity to view it parked up from all angles and distance and they look very nice and fill the rear arches perfectly. I'm liking the black and silver theme too.What's the plan with the car, daily or weekend toy? Would be good to see how someone gets on with the ecoboost.
The plan is for it to be my daily, but with 317bhp on tap it's good for the weekends too! I've been trying out the acceleration and it seems pretty damn quick! Feels like a mid 5sec 0-60 car, which is enough for a daily driver, for me at least. It also turns heads everywhere you go! I'm also interested to see how I get on! Biggest problem is entering and exiting the works car park with just 2.1m between kerbs.
djc206 said:
Have you tried using the back seats for a real giggle?
I'm 6ft and when my gf test drove the fastback originally I was in the back with a crook in my neck, you'd probably be pretty close to autofallating!
Haha, my kids (6 and 3) fit in the back, but not with their booster seats. I'm 6ft and when my gf test drove the fastback originally I was in the back with a crook in my neck, you'd probably be pretty close to autofallating!
Once I'm in it's nice and snug, but getting fuel and having to gracefully manoeuvre myself out is difficult enough, and with it being so thirsty I have to fill it up quite often.
djc206 said:
It's funny you mention being sat low down, I picked mine up on the 1st and I've found the seating position really high vs my previous cars. I was surprised at how quickly I got used to the size although I had driven two mustangs in the states for a few days which probably helps.
I know what you mean, but I guess you can adjust the heights of seat and wheel to suit. My ideal is with eyes and nose just above the top of the steering wheel! At this height I can also see the hump in the bonnet. Once you've done a few miles you get used to it all.Insert Coin said:
I'm really struggling to get in and out of mine, it's been years since I had a car as low down to the ground as this, plus I'm 6ft 7" so it's like trying to squash a giraffe into a show box.
I like that colour, my wife foolishly pushed me into getting a white convertible (I wanted a bright yellow fastback) and she won't drive it as it's too fast for her.
Must admit I'm really liking the silver! The pics don't really do it justice as it looks completely gob-smacking in the flesh! Even at night on the drive, the silver is bright! The black and polished rim wheels give a great contrast too. In all, the car has exceeded all expectations and in my opinion, these Mustangs are an absolute bargain. Literally everyone stops and stares! I like that colour, my wife foolishly pushed me into getting a white convertible (I wanted a bright yellow fastback) and she won't drive it as it's too fast for her.
Jumturbo said:
I know what you mean, but I guess you can adjust the heights of seat and wheel to suit. My ideal is with eyes and nose just above the top of the steering wheel! At this height I can also see the hump in the bonnet. Once you've done a few miles you get used to it all.
I have the seat as low as it will go and I reckon I'm a good few inches above where I was on the RS4. Not necessarily a bad thing, that bonnet is bloody long so it doesn't hurt to know roughly where it ends!
Lovely car. I've been renting Mustangs for years when I visit Florida and have always fancied importing one; I just got back at the weekend from FL and a couple of days into my holiday I decided to have a look under the bonnet to check if it was the V6 I was used to and was really surprised to find an Ecoboost. I have to say that it felt like there was plenty of power and it didn't really differ from the bigger V6 for the kind of driving I was doing (lots of 45/55 limits). I like the fact that in the US people come up to you and comment on how nice your car is.
I would love to buy a 1/2 year old Mustang convertible in the US and drive it from coast to coast then import it....one day I will get around to it!
OP - what sort of MPG are you getting?
I would love to buy a 1/2 year old Mustang convertible in the US and drive it from coast to coast then import it....one day I will get around to it!
OP - what sort of MPG are you getting?
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