Finally picked up a 17 Mustang GT

[Anthony]

Some of you may remember 5 months ago about me wanting a Fun to Drive DD since I drive 90 miles a day round trip. The main Choices were a 370Z, and Mustang GT as well as a CPO G37 sedan. Went with a 17 Stang. Really like it so far. Only 250 miles at this point. Haven't taken it to 7,000 rpm yet, but there is definitely plenty of power available.

 

[Rand]

Now dont be one of those mustang guys who shows off then wrecks that are all over youtube..

Nice Car.. wouldnt be my first choice for commuting but definitely a nice car.

 

[Brybo86]

Looks nice!
You paid cash right?
Cars are the most expensive thing we buy that goes down in value....
Like 14-18% depreciation per year. Even if you got 0% interest.
90 a day will add up quick.

 

[ted s]

my 2006

 

[Anthony]

Originally Posted By: Rand
Now dont be one of those mustang guys who shows off then wrecks that are all over youtube..

Nice Car.. wouldnt be my first choice for commuting but definitely a nice car.


Not the most practical car for that, but I wanted to enjoy that rd time. It's actually quite civilized for longer drives. Rides pretty good with the IRS. I have a Crew Cab Titan if I need to be practical on different days.

 

[JHZR2]

Nice color, love the lines.

No underhood picture?

MT I assume?

 

[Anthony]

Originally Posted By: Brybo86
Looks nice!
You paid cash right?
Cars are the most expensive thing we buy that goes down in value....
Like 14-18% depreciation per year. Even if you got 0% interest.
90 a day will add up quick.


I definitely thought a lot about the depreciation, but decided that after driving a 95 Nissan Pickup as my DD for the last 5 years, I decided it was time to get something enjoyable for all those miles. The 95 pickup actually was super solid, and enjoyable, but not 435 Horsepower enjoyable. My Job gives me a pretty sizable Car Allowance. I could have paid cash, but decided to put 50% down, and keep the rest in the bank. I will close the loan in a year or less.

I may still split some of the daily driving with the 95 Hardbody.

 

[Anthony]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Nice color, love the lines.

No underhood picture?

MT I assume?


I actually haven't snapped any engine pics. I will tomorrow.
Yes Manual Transmission, and thanks for the compliments!

 

[Anthony]

Originally Posted By: ted s



my 2006


Nice car, and Nice blower!!

 

[bdcardinal]

Looks awesome. I see it has the Performance Pack, which is a must have on the GT.

 

[thunderfog]

Not a Mustang guy, but that looks pretty sweet.

 

[OneEyeJack]

I like what Ford did going back to styling ques from the original Mustang. For a few years it looked like some kind of full size whatever car but recent versions are finally good looking.

 

[MCompact]

EXCELLENT call- ignore the hand-wringers who are jealous that you drive a hugely entertaining ride as opposed to a soul-numbing appliance. I've always had fun "impractical" cars for my daily drivers- life is too short to spend it behind the wheel of a deadly dull transportation pod.
Nave fun!

 

[buck91]

Originally Posted By: MCompact
EXCELLENT call- ignore the hand-wringers who are jealous that you drive a hugely entertaining ride as opposed to a soul-numbing appliance. I've always had fun "impractical" cars for my daily drivers- life is too short to spend it behind the wheel of a deadly dull transportation pod.
Nave fun!



Two thumbs up.

 

[Merkava_4]

 

[daves87rs]

 

[RazorsEdge]

Awsome! Enjoy it,you'll never be able to wipe the smile off your face!

I've got a 87 Mustang GT thats been a show car,and now a 450+HP street/strip car,gotta love the mustang!

 

[Dave Hess]

Love the color and wheels.

My old 5.0 Mustang only had 225 horsepower stock, your car almost has twice that.

 

[Anthony]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
Looks awesome. I see it has the Performance Pack, which is a must have on the GT.


Thanks! This is actually a Base GT. I didn't want the Performance pack because of the Staggered wheels, and the 3.73 rear gears. I have no plans for track use lol!

 

[Anthony]

Originally Posted By: MCompact
EXCELLENT call- ignore the hand-wringers who are jealous that you drive a hugely entertaining ride as opposed to a soul-numbing appliance. I've always had fun "impractical" cars for my daily drivers- life is too short to spend it behind the wheel of a deadly dull transportation pod.
Nave fun!


Thanks! Life is definitely not slowing down. Trying to get a little more out of all that time on the rd.