V6 Mustang Vs V6 Challenger

V6 Mustang Vs V6 Challenger

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Buckers30

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37 posts

194 months

Monday 24th March 2014
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I'm a serving Soldier posted in Germany after a short stint of 18 mths in the uk. Back in 2010 I imported via the US PX a 5.7 Hemi RAM 1500, I loved the car but listened far too much to idiots saying that my fuel costs..... BLAH BLAH clearly they've never driven a V8!

I'm back in Ger currently I have a 63' SMAX that I need for my tribe, but I want a second car as the Frau can now drive. For years I wanted a Mustang but thinking of seats etc the Challenger has more of em, my eldest doesn't come everywhere with us and will leave for uni in 18mths.

I can't afford a V8 of either as I still need the 7str so no doubt will down scale to the Zafira.

My question or should I say I'm interested to hear is which one would you guys recommend, the V6 Stang Premium comes in at around £15,000 brand new shipped and converted and the Challenger V6 around £17,000 new tax free.

I use www.encs.com to build my car, I may go for a stock version on a stang as they no doubt be coming down in price due to the 15 version of which I don't like as much btw.

I appreciate your views and opinions and apologize for letting on how much I can pick one up for.

meemperor

35 posts

128 months

Monday 24th March 2014
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V6 mustang is far better than challenger, IMO.

Newer V6 mustangs are better than previous generation GT's.

sonicbloo

637 posts

149 months

Tuesday 25th March 2014
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V6 Mustang is much quicker, due to an extra 57bhp in this 2012 test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq17ecwFI7M

Look on youtube for other test drives which may help make up your mind.

The 2015 Mustang is definitely growing on me and it will be worth waiting for the 4 cyl turbo motor if you don't want a V8.

roppa440

32 posts

121 months

Tuesday 25th March 2014
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I have driven an early V6 Challenger in the US and was not impressed. Even though I am a Mopar man I would pick the Ford in this instance. 2012-up 5.7 R/T Challenger would be my pick if I had the money.

Buckers30

Original Poster:

37 posts

194 months

Friday 28th March 2014
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2 Things are making me think go with a Challenger firstly is the 3rd seat in the back I have 4 kids my eldest is 16 almost 17 and will be at uni in 18mths, the next eldest can't be trusted not to stay at home on his own.

And I'm thinking that the 2015 Euro Mustang may drive down the resale value of a LHD 2014 Mustang?

Apart from that of course I too believe the Ford is slightly better and of course the 0-60 performance is a no brainer IMO.

irocfan

40,152 posts

189 months

Friday 28th March 2014
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the mustang is a 'tighter' car and feels quicker... the challi is just (IMO) lovely and feels more special. That being said I'd prefer to look at a used V8

Buckers30

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37 posts

194 months

Friday 28th March 2014
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You see the thing is I can get a NEW 64 plate V6 Mustang or V6 Challenger for £15,000 (both V8's come in at around £22,000) thats converted to EU spec not UK, all I have to do is to SVA or IVA when I return.

Buckers30

Original Poster:

37 posts

194 months

Friday 28th March 2014
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Also a further question I was wondering what people opinions were with regards to whether I should just get the "V6 Performance Package" for $1995 or pay $395 for the 3.31 ltd slip?

LuS1fer

41,082 posts

244 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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Isn't this down to seats? I bought a Fiesta ST as most cars in the class only have 2 rear seats and I have 3 children.
If you need 5 seats, Challenger.
If not, Mustang.
However, I know that in the UK, the Challenger would be easier to sell second hand as it's more unusual so will probably keep it's price better.

Buckers30

Original Poster:

37 posts

194 months

Saturday 5th April 2014
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The seats isn't a deciding factor tbh, its just a factor, if the Mustang had 3 seats in the back then I'd be sold on it 100%.

I'm just starting to think that when the 2015 Mustang comes out the arse will fall out of the residual value of it. Hopefully I'm going to the American PX to have a look at both.