I want a mustang!

I want a mustang!

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TonyTurbo225

Original Poster:

14 posts

211 months

Sunday 15th April 2007
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Hi, am new to this web forum thing, but hoping I can get some advice on a new Mustang.........
I am after a new Coupe' V8. Hoping you guys can tell me whether I should go for a manual or auto (am thinking manual!?!?) and also any companies you would recommend with regard to sourcing me this car! Also, are there certain options that I should go for etc. Any advice greatly received as I am a novice in this field. Many thanks.

stig

11,822 posts

291 months

Sunday 15th April 2007
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Hi Tony,

First off - great choice

Personally, I'd advise a GT V8 manual - but that's a personal thing. The auto is pretty good too by all accounts. Get one with the interior upgrade and leather as a bare minimum (the base spec. is very low rent unless you intend on seriously modifying it).

The other options are exactly that. Don't bother with Sirrius ('07+ models) as it won't work in the UK. The 1000W Shaker means you lose a fair bit of boot space and err.... that's about it

LOADS of options, both factory and OEM - so the world's you oyster!

Cheers
Stig ('07 GT California Special)

PS. As for companies to recommend. I'd say Charles at 51st State autos (great bloke), James at Altantic Sports and Nick at Importmyvehicle.com

Edited by stig on Sunday 15th April 16:13

Twin Turbo

5,544 posts

273 months

Sunday 15th April 2007
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wavey

GT 5-Speed manual (so you can play with that V8)
Black (silver stripes)
A nice set of 20" alloys (preferably Bullitts)
Lower it with some Eibach springs
Add a tuneful exhaust (Borla/Corsa etc)

Oh, hang on. That's what I want

Stig's spot on.

Here's a great US site that's well worth a visit.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.p

Buy one before me though and I'll be very jealous


TonyTurbo225

Original Poster:

14 posts

211 months

Sunday 15th April 2007
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Thanks for the advice. Have already sent a few emails to Nick @ Importmyvehicle.com - seems to be very helpful. he mentioned about this cali special thats pretty popular over here - so I am going to look at that one a bit more.
Whats the differnece between premium and GT's??
Also, have any of you guys attempted to drag one accross the pond yourself? Is it worth it or should I really just go and see a specialist and do it through these guys directly?

Twin Turbo

5,544 posts

273 months

Sunday 15th April 2007
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Premium is the upgrade package for the GT (GT=V8)

See here for what that means:
http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timel

steve.c

11,428 posts

216 months

Sunday 15th April 2007
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I dragged mine across the pond myself,saved a fair bit over buying through an importer and it was a doddle to do! had visions of importing myself being a nightmare

TonyTurbo225

Original Poster:

14 posts

211 months

Sunday 15th April 2007
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Thanks for everyones help here and that link was very helpful........... will post again once i have any news or need more info........... but i would like to get invovled a bit with whatever other topics come up! Thanks.

LuS1fer

41,706 posts

252 months

Monday 16th April 2007
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There's an unregistered 2005 V8 on Auto Trader for £16999 in Windveil Blue. Just bear in mind it probably won't have any of the toys or upgrades but it's good value assuming it will be registered as an 07.

philoldsmobile

524 posts

214 months

Monday 16th April 2007
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the manual / auto thing is perspnal preferance, but my choice would be auto, i cant comment on the very latest ones, but every american manual i have ever driven (4 5 and 6 speed) has been absolutely horrible.. having said that i am biased, because i hate manual boxes with a passion..

LuS1fer

41,706 posts

252 months

Monday 16th April 2007
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philoldsmobile said:
the manual / auto thing is perspnal preferance, but my choice would be auto, i cant comment on the very latest ones, but every american manual i have ever driven (4 5 and 6 speed) has been absolutely horrible.. having said that i am biased, because i hate manual boxes with a passion..



The new Mustang is a very good stubby shifter. It's the GM stuff that's abysmal.

tinman0

18,231 posts

247 months

Monday 16th April 2007
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manual vs auto - i went for manual and was very specific about it.

HOWEVER, and it deserves to be written in caps, if you are spending any time in town then auto is preferable. Test drive both, and I don't mean a 5 min blatt either. Take a manual for a 2 hour run and sit in traffic for a 10-20 minutes and you will soon understand what I'm talking about.

I'm finding the manual absolutely gruelling when I'm in town. Even when i've done long days 5-600 miles in a day, and i get off a motorway and start wandering round town, the heaviness of the clutch is not lost on me as I screeetch away from every set of lights by accident.

What I swear I'm discovering is that there are two types of Mustang owners. The weekend users and the day to day people. The weekend people all swear by the manual as its the "manly" thing to do , whereas the people who use it day to day seem to favour the auto.

Test drive both though.

The other thing to remember on the manual is that when on cruise the car will only accelerate in that gear as its obviously not going to change down. This can be annoying, but it can also be quite nice. Annoying because you want to accelerate, but quite nice because its not trying to head butt the horizon as it slips down 3 gears, nails you to the back of seat whilst it launches itself, but rather accelerates gently away.

(I still like my manual though, but I have to admit to choosing my van if i know I'm driving locally).

Twin Turbo

5,544 posts

273 months

Monday 16th April 2007
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I'll be having a "manly" weekend 5-speed please

Another good site here:
www.stangs.co.uk/index.htm

philoldsmobile

524 posts

214 months

Monday 16th April 2007
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tinman0 said:
manual vs auto - i went for manual and was very specific about it.

HOWEVER, and it deserves to be written in caps, if you are spending any time in town then auto is preferable. Test drive both, and I don't mean a 5 min blatt either. Take a manual for a 2 hour run and sit in traffic for a 10-20 minutes and you will soon understand what I'm talking about.

I'm finding the manual absolutely gruelling when I'm in town. Even when i've done long days 5-600 miles in a day, and i get off a motorway and start wandering round town, the heaviness of the clutch is not lost on me as I screeetch away from every set of lights by accident.

What I swear I'm discovering is that there are two types of Mustang owners. The weekend users and the day to day people. The weekend people all swear by the manual as its the "manly" thing to do , whereas the people who use it day to day seem to favour the auto.

Test drive both though.



i completely agree, good sense threre.. i'm a lazy driver - i use my bike if i'm after a rush, even though its just an old kawasaki GPz 550, its still good fun, and those old Kawasaki air cooled 4 cylinder DOHC enignes are raspy revvy and gruff, exactly how i like a bike!

benny.c

3,517 posts

214 months

Tuesday 17th April 2007
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I used my manual as a daily driver (10K) for the first year and honestly thought it was no problem at all. The car cruises around nicely if that what you want to do.

I have since decided the car is too nice to get sh*tted up in the winter and have bought a cheep runaround.

UK_WS6

3,336 posts

211 months

Wednesday 25th April 2007
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TonyTurbo225 said:
Hi, am new to this web forum thing, but hoping I can get some advice on a new Mustang.........
I am after a new Coupe' V8. Hoping you guys can tell me whether I should go for a manual or auto (am thinking manual!?!?) and also any companies you would recommend with regard to sourcing me this car! Also, are there certain options that I should go for etc. Any advice greatly received as I am a novice in this field. Many thanks.


Go for the Auto.
Even though it is a matter of personal choice.
They are more than quick enough.
The first big traffic jam, and you will be glad you got you an Auto.
my $0.02c

UK_WS6

3,336 posts

211 months

Wednesday 25th April 2007
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steve.c said:
I dragged mine across the pond myself,saved a fair bit over buying through an importer and it was a doddle to do! had visions of importing myself being a nightmare


I agree.

It's just so easy.

Iv'e done it twice now.
G.