Drove a mustang 2.3 turbo..

[UTXR8]

wouldnt touch a mustang, no matter what ...i dont find them good to look at, or good to drive...for the price?...bucket of ****...as for the 4 cylinder version?..id not even consider it for the price theyre asking...its not always about which is faster or more powerful...id never swap my fg xr8 for a turbo6 for example, yet many will say the turbo will flog the xr8...so what?...i will nevber buy a new 'large' ford car again,..least of all a poorly assembled american one

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by au_classic

I still don't see the Mustangs being worth what they are selling them for especially a base model gt at 75k


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It ain't no base model

[SprintFg]

Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

What's with all the 4 pot pony owners bashing anyone who dares criticize the EB Stang.
I've driven them a couple of times and the OP has nailed it. I tried all the fancy mode buttons including the mystical Track mode but it doesn't help. The harder you try and drive it the worse it feels. It lacks character and feels dull. It's needs a bit of fizz injected into it. I'm sure with a good tune and a nice exhaust it would perk up a bit.
I've driven just about every fast Ford from the last 15 years and this was probably the most disappointing. I'd rather drive an ST Fiesta or an XR6.

Don't get me wrong. The EB Stang isn't slow. It goes ok, particularly when driven at normal traffic speeds. But it doesn't feel special in any way. Spec sheets and quarter mile slips only tell part of the story with any car. The rest is in the drive.
The 5.0 looks the same but sounds and feels like a totally different car. It has some teeth behind the wolfs clothing.

So I don't like the EB Mustang either. Are you going to tell me I'm wrong or my opinion is invalid somehow? Be careful if you do as I also have opinions on some of the owners of EB Mustangs.

Absolutely. Others on here should go drive it,mother will see what we see.

It's all style and no substance the 2.3 mustang. The sheep in wolves clothing

[Polyal]

Some of the post/reactions are either baiting or even more frightening an example of what i was talking about.

Live and let live, they both do skids..geez.

What nimrod compares a $65k+RRP performance sedan to a cut price coupe @ ~$45k.

[4stanger]

I didn't want any part of this thread as I new it was a bait from the get go.
But when some one starts claiming that the 4 pot stang is no quicker than a bog stock XR6 (obvious uniformed bait) and some started to swallow this as logic, I had to make a point about that and also advised the silent majority out there, they should form there own opinion and test drive one them selves if they are curious and not believe a minority and biased point of view.
Obviously some have got there nose out of joint with this car and express this by claiming character association with those have interest or own these vehicles , is this jealously or envy or have difficulty comprehending changes in the market?
My reasons for purchasing one are for my own personal reasons, was never purchased with the intension of a high performer or boy racer I am too old for that, but hell if I had a job, even a hair dressers job I would then be able to afford a the V8 GT version I
On paper, the 4 pot Mustangs are more comparable performance wise with the b series turbos with their weight and power figures, by feel of the seat of the pants ride it also feels the same, maybe some people have more sensitive feel in their seat of their pants than others

[SprintFg]

Nothing wrong with 4 cyl turbo but in light cars, focus Rs, golf r, wrx sti etc

But in a heavy mustang muscle car ?? It's a huge cup of wrong.

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by SprintFg

Nothing wrong with 4 cyl turbo but in light cars, focus Rs, golf r, wrx sti etc

But in a heavy mustang muscle car ?? It's a huge cup of wrong.

And this is what the 4-pot Mustang defenders just don't get. Anyway, most people on this thread are just having a laugh so I think it's all good.

[Sox]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

And this is what the 4-pot Mustang defenders just don't get. Anyway, most people on this thread are just having a laugh so I think it's all good.

They've wasted spent the money, they can't whinge about it now.

[naddis01]

I don't know about anyone else but I would have a 4 cylinder Mustang any day over any AU.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

And this is what the 4-pot Mustang defenders just don't get. Anyway, most people on this thread are just having a laugh so I think it's all good.

But the laugh is actually on the people who have anything against it...if you dont like it dont comment or judge others for having one....its not rocket science.

[MAGPIE]

Amazes me how many Richard Craniums there are in the Ford world, especially when comparing stablemates.

The Ecoboost serves a purpose and provides choice and options for buyers.

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Amazes me how many Richard Craniums there are in the Ford world, especially when comparing stablemates.

Hopefully they dwindle off after October.

[Sabantien]

I honestly don't get why people on the forum act like a car raped their dog if they don't like something about it.

I don't see any reason a 4 cylinder shouldn't be in a bigger car. They're a lot more powerful than they used to be. Hell, i'd give the ecoboost Falcon a go too.

I may not like the EB Mustang if I drive one, and I may not like the GT either. I'd want to drive both before I ever purchase one. But I'm thinking the guy who actually owns one has a better idea about the car than the guy who drove one around the block.

My gf's 1.4 turbo is about as quick as my NA Falcon, and there's things I enjoy about both cars, and things I don't like about both. Can't see the Mustang being any different either.

I'm pretty sure the majority of people hating on them in here also haven't driven one, and it wouldn't matter if they did, because go into it thinking the worst already, you're only going to find negatives.

[Mont5.0]

Originally Posted by Wretched

Hopefully they dwindle off after October.

AWESOME! A forum full of like minded people with only positve attitudes. Maybe change the name as well..ASF Australian Sheep Forum.

[Franco Cozzo]

It can't be that bad, it does circa 400nm torque at a pretty low RPM right?

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by Mont5.0

AWESOME! A forum full of like minded people with only positve attitudes. Maybe change the name as well..ASF Australian Sheep Forum.

As opposed to the Falcon circle jerk it is right now.
This and several other threads are evidence of rubbish being posted by some only because the car isn't a Falcon.

[FairmontGS]

Originally Posted by Wretched

As opposed to the Falcon circle jerk it is right now.
This and several other threads are evidence of rubbish being posted by some only because the car isn't a Falcon.

Originally Posted by Polyal

Some of the post/reactions are either baiting or even more frightening an example of what i was talking about.

Live and let live, they both do skids..geez.

What nimrod compares a $65k+RRP performance sedan to a cut price coupe @ ~$45k.

Originally Posted by Polyal

But the laugh is actually on the people who have anything against it...if you dont like it dont comment or judge others for having one....its not rocket science.

Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Amazes me how many Richard Craniums there are in the Ford world, especially when comparing stablemates.

The Ecoboost serves a purpose and provides choice and options for buyers.

Originally Posted by Wretched

Hopefully they dwindle off after October.

Originally Posted by Sabantien

I honestly don't get why people on the forum act like a car raped their dog if they don't like something about it.

I don't see any reason a 4 cylinder shouldn't be in a bigger car. They're a lot more powerful than they used to be. Hell, i'd give the ecoboost Falcon a go too.

I may not like the EB Mustang if I drive one, and I may not like the GT either. I'd want to drive both before I ever purchase one. But I'm thinking the guy who actually owns one has a better idea about the car than the guy who drove one around the block.

My gf's 1.4 turbo is about as quick as my NA Falcon, and there's things I enjoy about both cars, and things I don't like about both. Can't see the Mustang being any different either.

I'm pretty sure the majority of people hating on them in here also haven't driven one, and it wouldn't matter if they did, because go into it thinking the worst already, you're only going to find negatives.

I tried to lighten it up but... :

Anyway, I think you'll find that you guys are the ones who swung aboard this ship with swords in hands. The OP started a thread about his negative experience with a 4-pot Mustang and how it was (in his opinion wrong) and sought others opinions.

Don't forget to get onto Twitter, Book-face, Pintrest, et al and tell everyone how "outraged" you are...

[mcflux]

The EB Mustang looks pretty tuff.

My Kelpie-x-Staffie Tonka looks pretty tuff too. He's also neutered.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

I tried to lighten it up but... :

Anyway, I think you'll find that you guys are the ones who swung aboard this ship with swords in hands. The OP started a thread about his negative experience with a 4-pot Mustang and how it was (in his opinion wrong) and sought others opinions.

Don't forget to get onto Twitter, Book-face, Pintrest, et al and tell everyone how "outraged" you are...

LOL...what after you stuck your boot in?

And now you are distancing AFF from any other form of social media... Good form from a DM.

[Sox]

Originally Posted by FairmontGS

I tried to lighten it up but... :

Anyway, I think you'll find that you guys are the ones who swung aboard this ship with swords in hands. The OP started a thread about his negative experience with a 4-pot Mustang and how it was (in his opinion wrong) and sought others opinions.

Don't forget to get onto Twitter, Book-face, Pintrest, et al and tell everyone how "outraged" you are...

I know, and all we said was the 4 pot is a POS.

[STINKY NINJA]

I only righted a wrong which was stated by the op,people just ran with it lol
An ecoboost mustang will absolutely smoke an na 4.0,thats all,its a proven fact.
The day I see a stock fg xr6 run 13.75 ill eat the shaved hair from my legs haha

[Trump]

Originally Posted by STINKY NINJA

I only righted a wrong which was stated by the op,people just ran with it lol
An ecoboost mustang will absolutely smoke an na 4.0,thats all,its a proven fact.
The day I see a stock fg xr6 run 13.75 ill eat the shaved hair from my legs haha

But you'll choke on all of that hair...

[blackf6]

I would buy one. Wouldn't be too bad. Rip the eb out. Stick a Barra in, or maybe a Boss 290. Cars can always be improved. I am sure the Mericans have wound the boost up, changed the rotating assembly, and are actually running good numbers. Got to be better than a Camira, or Starfire Four Commo.

[chopstar87]

Do guys know that the ecoboost have an output of 233kw right?? some of you sound like you think its like a little buzz box with 150kw or something...

The Ecoboost mustang weights 1627kgs (Tare) 233kw @ 5700rpm / 432nm @ 3000rpm
FG-X Falcon Xr6 NA weights 1703kgs (tare) 195kw @ 6000rpm / 391nm @ 3250rpm

To say a NA Xr6 would beat one or anything like that is ridiculous... and would be more based on emotion then fact.. you love the falcon, that's great, we get it, but doesn't mean you need trash the Eco Mustang.

blah blah blah.. 4 pot shouldn't be in a mustang.. but the 4pot has more power and torque then the 6.. it would have been stupid to bring the 6 here, as it would have been less powerful and less rewarding then the 4 pot. seriously guys.. its 2016.. not back in nam where a 4 pot was gutless.

[Junkyard-Dog]

Originally Posted by M&Ms

Aaah you're a skater boy, explains a lot.....

Yes. That post was intended to be taken in a literal sense, rather than as a sarcastic jab at the fact that you do not have the basis to substantiate your claims about running a 13.1 - 13.3 quarter mile.

...but, I'm just a skater boy. She said seeya later boy.

[99AUXR]

Originally Posted by Junkyard-Dog

...but, I'm just a skater boy. She said seeya later boy.

Nice mate!

This thread is a joke the car probably sells better than the falcon anyway... Sadly :(

[SumoDog68]

UK Top Gear nails it :

http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/f...dr/first-drive

[DFB FGXR6]

As I mentioned in another thread, the EB Mustang is great vehicle, and some ways is a modern day Nissan 200SX.

Having driven one, there can be doubting its speed, the engine is strong from idle to redline.

What lets the EcoBoost down is the lack of character. The engine lacks that vital sound a performance car should have. It sounds like a Focus.

Again, its a great package, but the lacks the WOW factory as a drive experience.

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

As I mentioned in another thread, the EB Mustang is great vehicle, and some ways is a modern day Nissan 200SX.

Having driven one, there can be doubting its speed, the engine is strong from idle to redline.

What lets the EcoBoost down is the lack of character. The engine lacks that vital sound a performance car should have. It sounds like a Focus.

Again, its a great package, but the lacks the WOW factory as a drive experience.

Decent exhaust would probably do it wonders.

[duaned]

Someone better tell those engineers to pick up the remaining 4 pistons they left on the ground.