2016 Ford Mustang GT

kgroschi · 03-31-2016, 08:35 PM

I am really still impressed by how good the new Ford Mustang GT is.

DocWeatherington · 03-31-2016, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the post

FriskyDingo · 04-01-2016, 04:35 PM

I was quite underwhelmed by it. I really like the new styling, and the interior is much improved, but it's still a little too sloppy, and it got slower.

F80Dreamer · 04-01-2016, 08:50 PM

I must agree with you as that is my daily driver. Never thought I'd be a Mustang guy but was really impressed with the the car overall...and a killer bargain at under $40k for 435 HP, brembos, heated/cooled leather, etc...not in the same league as the M's, but also half the price.

kgroschi · 04-01-2016, 11:04 PM

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Thanks for the post

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Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

I was quite underwhelmed by it. I really like the new styling, and the interior is much improved, but it's still a little too sloppy, and it got slower.

It is a little sloppy still, but come on, it's a muscle car! It's supposed to be sloppy.

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I must agree with you as that is my daily driver. Never thought I'd be a Mustang guy but was really impressed with the the car overall...and a killer bargain at under $40k for 435 HP, brembos, heated/cooled leather, etc...not in the same league as the M's, but also half the price.

Ya for the price it's unbeatable imo.

ny325 · 04-01-2016, 11:53 PM

I never was a fan of Ford. However, I will admit the Mustang looks good. I prefer the styling over the 4 series. It looks more like a coupe, than the hatchback look of the 4. If they put the BMW kidney grill, and angel eye xeons, I would trade in my E90. The Mustang styling to me looks like a European vehicle. Good job Ford.

kprocivic · 04-01-2016, 11:59 PM

What are they putting down to the wheels?

FogCityM3 · 04-02-2016, 12:02 AM

Nice review..looking forward to more. Always good to get a European perspective!

ChuckAWDM2 · 04-02-2016, 12:48 AM

As an American, I just cant get into American muscle / pony cars. I do like the styling, but not a fan of the interior. It does offer a lot for the money and I test drove one. Just isnt for me. Thats me though, lots of people enjoy the car and the HP numbers are very nice.

ny325 · 04-02-2016, 11:20 PM

Interior materials need improvement.

RM7 · 04-03-2016, 12:34 AM

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Interior materials need improvement.

Right, because your BMW interior is CNCed from a 7 foot block of aluminum and then covered with diamond inlaid goat leather...

Oh wait, I see you have a 328...made out of PLASTIC.

TRZ06 · 04-03-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FriskyDingo

I was quite underwhelmed by it. I really like the new styling, and the interior is much improved, but it's still a little too sloppy, and it got slower.

A set of coilovers will take care of the sloppy feeling

kkakonn · 04-03-2016, 01:07 PM

Nice review! It does take some time getting used to as its a very big car. A lot of people don't realize this but the car is longer and wider than the previous gen c6 z06. I bought a '15 GT as a daily driver but after taking it to the track once I fell in love with the car, slowly in the process of converting it into a full on track car. The stock suspension really does blow, even if its the performance pack. The factory spring shock setup is so bouncy that it kills the ride quality. I immediately swapped mine out for a set of JRZ rs pro's and it completely transformed the car.

kgroschi · 04-03-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kkakonn

Nice review! It does take some time getting used to as its a very big car. A lot of people don't realize this but the car is longer and wider than the previous gen c6 z06. I bought a '15 GT as a daily driver but after taking it to the track once I fell in love with the car, slowly in the process of converting it into a full on track car. The stock suspension really does blow, even if its the performance pack. The factory spring shock setup is so bouncy that it kills the ride quality. I immediately swapped mine out for a set of JRZ rs pro's and it completely transformed the car.

Looks very nice!! And the upgraded suspension will most definitely make the ride better.

TRZ06 · 04-03-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kkakonn

Nice review! It does take some time getting used to as its a very big car. A lot of people don't realize this but the car is longer and wider than the previous gen c6 z06. I bought a '15 GT as a daily driver but after taking it to the track once I fell in love with the car, slowly in the process of converting it into a full on track car. The stock suspension really does blow, even if its the performance pack. The factory spring shock setup is so bouncy that it kills the ride quality. I immediately swapped mine out for a set of JRZ rs pro's and it completely transformed the car.

If you plan on tracking a car, there really aren't that many stock suspension systems out there that will be good on the track unless it's a factory track focused car.

Stock suspensions are designed for day to day street use and has to satisfy a wide range.

CirrusSR22 · 04-08-2016, 04:34 PM

The new Mustang outsold the Porsche 911, Audi TT and Porsche Cayman/Boxster in Germany in March.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/08/f...he-sales-news/

FriskyDingo · 04-08-2016, 04:47 PM

That blue Stang is awesome. Nice build, man.

kgroschi · 04-08-2016, 04:58 PM

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The new Mustang outsold the Porsche 911, Audi TT and Porsche Cayman/Boxster in Germany in March.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/08/f...he-sales-news/

Wow that is very interesting indeed! Thanks for sharing that with us!

Oh btw... I flew a Cessna 400TT for many years. I see you fly/own a Cirrus?

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FriskyDingo Rather Ambivalent 384 Rep 755 Posts Drives: Spiritedly Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Trapped In My Mind iTrader: (0)	I was quite underwhelmed by it. I really like the new styling, and the interior is much improved, but it's still a little too sloppy, and it got slower.
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F80Dreamer Major 904 Rep 1,028 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Canadian living in Texas iTrader: (0)	I must agree with you as that is my daily driver. Never thought I'd be a Mustang guy but was really impressed with the the car overall...and a killer bargain at under $40k for 435 HP, brembos, heated/cooled leather, etc...not in the same league as the M's, but also half the price.
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ChuckAWDM2 Lieutenant 176 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2024 M240ix Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah iTrader: (2)	As an American, I just cant get into American muscle / pony cars. I do like the styling, but not a fan of the interior. It does offer a lot for the money and I test drove one. Just isnt for me. Thats me though, lots of people enjoy the car and the HP numbers are very nice.
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ny325 Brigadier General 904 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Interior materials need improvement.
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kkakonn Captain 619 Rep 718 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Nice review! It does take some time getting used to as its a very big car. A lot of people don't realize this but the car is longer and wider than the previous gen c6 z06. I bought a '15 GT as a daily driver but after taking it to the track once I fell in love with the car, slowly in the process of converting it into a full on track car. The stock suspension really does blow, even if its the performance pack. The factory spring shock setup is so bouncy that it kills the ride quality. I immediately swapped mine out for a set of JRZ rs pro's and it completely transformed the car. __________________ Follow me on Instagram!
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CirrusSR22 Major 352 Rep 1,326 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	The new Mustang outsold the Porsche 911, Audi TT and Porsche Cayman/Boxster in Germany in March. http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/08/f...he-sales-news/
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