I think my next car could be an ecoboost Mustang

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
03/11/2019 at 04:43 • Filed to: None

They are less expensive than the V8 and could be a great fun daily driver.

It would be used unless there is a sweet a plan deal but more than likely used. I’d want a manual one probably in blue or white. A premium would be cool to get the toggle switches and dual zone climate control and cooled seats. Definitely a coupe as I’m not a fan of convertibles.

The GT would be ideal but we’ll have to see how the depreciation goes on these. I think the Ecobbost would be a better step for me in the performance car world. I’ve had a 2001 Expedition, an 05 Crown Vic, an 05 Corolla and a 2011 Camry (c urrent car). I think jumping from what I’ve been driving into an ecobbost would make it really fun. I think the 5.0 might be too big a jump plus it’ll be more expensive to insure and drive. I think I’ll be able to push the Ecoboost more than the 5.0 too because it is less powerful.

What does Oppo think?

DISCUSSION (32)

CB > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 05:20

I think it's a great idea. But, hile I've been where you are, I've come to the conclusion that I might as well save some more for a V8.

CRider > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 05:24

Counterpoint:

Captain of the Enterprise > CB
03/11/2019 at 05:47

Thanks! It’s tricky since I’m not planning on buying anything until after I graduate so it’ll be a while longer and I won’t know what I’ll be making yet. Right now where I live, used the 5.0s are about $10,000 more than the 2.3s. Which is a huge price difference.

Captain of the Enterprise > CRider
03/11/2019 at 05:49

Too loud for me. I like V8 noises but not when they are too loud.

CRider > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 06:16

That’s a Borla ATAK, basically the loudest exhaust you’ll find on a car. This stock exhaust is not very loud, but it does sound quote nice

It’s very easy to justify the Ecoboost. It’s a good engine, cheap to buy and fuel, good power, lighter. But nobody regrets buying the GT.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 06:43

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-i-stopped-defending-the-ecoboost-mustang-1822709809

TheRealBicycleBuck > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 07:20

The WRX is 265 hp in a 3,200 lb car. The Ecoboost Mustang is 310 hp in a 3,500 lb car.

There are lots of other differences, but keep in mind that nobody would give you a load of crap for owning a WRX except the STI bros.

The ecoboost mustang should be a lot of fun for a daily driver. I haven’t driven one, but I had a great time in my rental-spec challenger which has the same hp and is a bit porker than the mustang. If you really want to find out, go rent a mustang for the weekend.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 07:40

gotta get the V8

Thomas Donohue > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 08:32

Lots of these near me under 50k miles at ~$15,000 or less . Premium package is usually $1k more.

Very tempting.

GT’s average $9-10k more, though usually w/lower mileage. ( Based on used listings, EcoBoost drivers put twice as much mileage on their cars than V8s, I’ll guess more DDs )

Captain of the Enterprise > CRider
03/11/2019 at 09:02

Yeah I hear you on the V8, we’ll see what happens.

Tapas > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 09:07

If you get an Ecoboost, you can always do an LS swap later LOL

Ok, you’re not gonna do that.

I’ve driven the Ecoboost and it’s a lot of fun. Just make sure you really love the Ecoboost enough to not think about what you might have done.

Because y ou may not get a V8 car for a good while since you just bought this car.

Captain of the Enterprise > TheRealBicycleBuck
03/11/2019 at 09:10

I’d love a WRX but would be constantly worried about head gaskets and other quality issues I heard about from people I know who own Subaru’s.

I think it would bother me to have people rip on my car but people have also ripped on my other cars so it wouldn’t be entirely new.

I got to drive my step mothers ecoboost convertible a few times when she had that lease. I liked it a lot just not the convertible part. It was an auto which I felt was fine. I’d be learning stick again with mine. I’ve only driven a stick shift twice so it would require some reducation. I could rent one for fun though.

Captain of the Enterprise > Thomas Donohue
03/11/2019 at 09:12

The $15,000 or less is what’s got me interested. That’s the price range I’d probably be looking at in a couple years. Your probably right about the 2.3s being driven more than the 5.0s

Dusty Ventures > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/11/2019 at 09:13

One year later...

Dusty Ventures > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 09:15

Head gaskets were mostly an issue on the non-turbo motors and only in a certain year window (can’t remember what the range was). Ringlands tho...

Captain of the Enterprise > Tapas
03/11/2019 at 09:15

I hear you, I think what I’ll need to do is test drive an Ecoboost and the GT and see how I feel after.

Tapas > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 09:23

Yeah :)

If you really fall in love with the V8, see what part of owning the V8 is expensive? Just the up front cost? The gas mileage? How much you drive?

That way, you can see if you just need to not drive it daily, or sell one of the cars from the garage or sell your plasma like the rest of us in Canada, paying $4 to $5 for a gallon of gas .

Speed > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 10:57

I vote to Coyote swap the Panther.

ranwhenparked > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 10:59

The worst quality issue you'll have to worry about on the Mustang would be if the paint on the hood, trunk, and fenders decided to start blistering off. Just know that going in and be ready to spend on paint work, if it happens outside the balance of the comprehensive warranty.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 12:50

I love the EB Mustangs. They are really a good DD sports car. The GT is a better muscle car, but the EB is the better sports car (balanced, etc.). The only reason to get the GT (IMO) is if you want the sound. 310 HP is plenty for the road, especially as a fun DD. Plus the 28 MPG compared to 15-18 makes a big difference.

I like them both, for different reasons. But if the car is 99% your daily, I would stick with the EB and performance pack.

Captain of the Enterprise > Tapas
03/11/2019 at 19:21

At least I don’t pay that much in fuel in Michigan. I’ll just have to see how it goes. I’m hoping for a shorter commute after graduation. An hour each way is getting pretty old. That would help with gas and wear costs as well.

Captain of the Enterprise > Speed
03/11/2019 at 19:32

No burn the panthers to the ground. I hated that car so much.

Captain of the Enterprise > ranwhenparked
03/11/2019 at 19:33

I also heard the ac condensers are weak on these.

Captain of the Enterprise > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/11/2019 at 19:34

That’s my thinking about it. I’m not really cross shopping with other muscle cars but hot hatches and this has RWD so I think it would be a better sports car.

ranwhenparked > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 19:37

Damn, that and automatic transmissions are like the two things American car companies are supposed to know how to do right.

Captain of the Enterprise > ranwhenparked
03/11/2019 at 19:41

No kidding!

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Captain of the Enterprise
03/11/2019 at 19:53

I remembered I asked a similar question a back in 2017 haha. One is still on my list when I get a new DD

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/dd-opinions-1819715057

Captain of the Enterprise > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/11/2019 at 21:16

Nice! I’m also unsure about the transmission but in reverse. I’ve always had an auto and am thinking I might want to buy a manual next but am worried about traffic and possibly not liking the car because of the extra work or shifting.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Captain of the Enterprise
03/12/2019 at 12:48

Shifting to me isn’t work, but I’ve only had manual cars so it’s second nature. If you have only owned autos, and like/don’t mind them, I would probably stick with one. They are so much easier to find (and normally cheaper) on the used/CPO market. Most the boostangs with the performance pack that I see are even auto. But, if you want a manual, they are still out there. Just slightly less inventory.

Captain of the Enterprise > SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
03/12/2019 at 21:11

I learned stick on a 94 Wrangler YJ and thought it was fun but I only drive it for like an hour. I just worry about spending a lot on a car and then not liking shifting . I think it could easily become second nature though. I’m pretty mechanically inclined.

SlideshowOhNO - Fixit Union, Chapter of Kinja > Captain of the Enterprise
06/14/2019 at 17:38

Buy used, unless you have very specific option requirements, as they are victims of depreciation. If you want the fantastic 10-spd auto , get a previous rental; they will usually have no more than 25,000mi, have been maintained, and unlikely to have seen enthusiast trashing, just the usual normal-person negligence . I have been in several rentals that have never had their launch control enabled, and they are CHEAP! If you want a manual, I wouldn’t blame you, the MT82 is better than people give it credit for, especially in the 2018+ models.

Let me know when you buy, if you are interested in tuning or need consultation on a mod-path.

Captain of the Enterprise > SlideshowOhNO - Fixit Union, Chapter of Kinja
06/14/2019 at 19:28

Thanks! Yeah I’m only looking used on those. I could see the auto or the manual depending on my future commute. I’d appreciate input on tunes if I get one.