Peter M. Eick
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2013 Mustang GT's anyone have any thoughts on them?
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s1mp13m4n
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Depends on what you wanna do with it. 
I am having a bit of fun here with this, but here is an opinion:
Mustang GT500 car review - Top Gear - BBC - YouTube
I am having a bit of fun here with this, but here is an opinion: Mustang GT500 car review - Top Gear - BBC - YouTube
I think they are getting a bit carried away with the retro design. It's getting a bit too complicated, a bit too busy. Mustangs were always meant to be simple. On the other hand the new 5.0 is a hoot. I test drove a 2012 with one and man what a rocket.
I do have a dog in the hunt. My 2005 GT. 1st year of the retro design.
I do have a dog in the hunt. My 2005 GT. 1st year of the retro design.
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71firebird400
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Ford FINALLY got their engine sorted out with the 5.0; however the MT-82 six speed has presented an entirely new set of issues. The Auto's have been holding up, but if you were wanting a manual I'd suggest you do some reading as some seem to last and others are bad in a couple thousand miles. If they had only put a T56 in it they would've had just about a perfect car.
LVSteve
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+1 IIRC The folk at Edmunds.com killed the manual tranny in their long-term tester quite quickly.
Knightrider03m
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You would think that the manual tranny be a little bit hard to break due to how simple it is.
LVSteve
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The problem is clutch dumps with clowns wanting to do burnouts and "power shifting". With an auto the torque converter acts as a cushion.
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Big Fred
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LVSteve, No disrespect to you, but if I paid the price for a new high performance Mustang I would expect it to be able to take "dumping the clutch" and "powershifting".
I'm 56, don't consider myself a "clown" and I still like to dump the clutch once in a while and still can pull a power shift.
Just an old gearhead hotrodder.
I test drove one a few weeks ago. Much nicer, more comfortable than I expected. Definitely fast, sounds good. On the down side, it now has the electric power steering instead of hydraulic like everything else these days. So the steering was a bit numb. Not as bad as the new BMW's though.
I did notice on the sticker that the transmission was made in China. It worked ok for me, but I didn't abuse it.
I did notice on the sticker that the transmission was made in China. It worked ok for me, but I didn't abuse it.
I test drove one recently, and it was comfortable, fast, and fun to drive. However...
I drive about 25,000 miles per year, and I generally buy a new car every three to four years. The resale value of a four-year old Mustang GT with high mileage just ain't that good. Other concerns were gas mileage, and winter driving.
If I could have a muscle car for occasional use, the Mustang would be it. As a daily driver, I just couldn't see it.
I drive about 25,000 miles per year, and I generally buy a new car every three to four years. The resale value of a four-year old Mustang GT with high mileage just ain't that good. Other concerns were gas mileage, and winter driving.
If I could have a muscle car for occasional use, the Mustang would be it. As a daily driver, I just couldn't see it.
GT500 or Boss 302
I actually like the looks of the 2013s and they run good, I think he was talking about the clowns that abuse cars for a living and then write about how cool they are. I would prolly trade my 01 GSXR-1000 for one and I too am that magical age of 56, just entering geezerhood. and yes I rode my gixxer to church Sunday, and did't get "much" over 100mph, nice beemer! Buuuut, I would prolly buy a new Camaro, buuut I'm still ticked about the bail-out, and thanks to the BHO healthcare cuts, I lost my three jobs at a for profit Hospice, and they replaced me with two part timers with no benefits. So, I'm thinking about tradin the GSXR for an old Busa! for a much more comfortable ride.LOL Billy
williamlayton
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My dog in the hunt.
Mine is a GT with the 4.6 V8 and auto tranny.
It is sturdy and comfortable for touring.
I sometimes wish for a 5.0 or the new BOSS but realisticly--the 4.6 is a lot of fun.
I like convertables and this top is bullet proof.Mine is a 2010.
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Mine is a GT with the 4.6 V8 and auto tranny.
It is sturdy and comfortable for touring.
I sometimes wish for a 5.0 or the new BOSS but realisticly--the 4.6 is a lot of fun.
I like convertables and this top is bullet proof.Mine is a 2010.
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I've had a 1969 Boss 302 and a 1989 LX 5.0 coupe. I would really like to get my hands on a new 5.0 and "clown" around with it.
BillyMagg, at your age, I don't see how you can think a Hayabusa is comfortable. You should try my old '79 GS1000E. Now, that's comfortable. Of course, now, it's stone slow, it only runs around 11.5 @114.
BillyMagg, at your age, I don't see how you can think a Hayabusa is comfortable. You should try my old '79 GS1000E. Now, that's comfortable. Of course, now, it's stone slow, it only runs around 11.5 @114.
10mmauto
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I've also got a dog in the hunt. Mine is a 2005 Legend Lime 4.6, but I have a Roush supercharger in it. Makes about 435 hp. Couldn't ever go back to 305!
dcxplant
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It's a SPORTS car, jeez, the tranny oughtta live up to a few clutch drops and drag runs....Especially a Mustang, with a solid live axle! THE last drag car available in the US.
JJEH
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All I can say is go to the dealership and drive one. Take your time and look at it very closely.
If you like it buy it.
But be aware that all new cars gonna have some sort of "child sickness..."
I really like the Saleen and Roush vehicles... but have to wait few more years before I can afford them...
71firebird400
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It doesn't sound like you're very familiar with the transmission failures that have taken place. While some can, of course, be attributed to abuse there are significantly more failures with the Chinese built MT-82 than there have been with the T56 in all of its iterations. Surely Mustang owners are no more "clownish" than Camaro/Corvette/Viper/CTS-V/GT500/SVT Cobra owners (all of which, incorporate the T56). The fact of the matter is that Ford saved what probably equates to a couple hundred dollars by foregoing the time-tested T56. The GT500 still uses the T56, it will bolt right into the car.
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