First Impressions of a MY2017 GT
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I had a budget of £40k for a fun car. I looked at the usual contenders, but nothing really appealed to both me and Mrs Eldar. We'd owned a 1988 5.0 GT Mustang a good few years ago.
I wasn't really considering another one, but Mrs E wanted to look at one for 'old times sake'. So off to the dealer, looked at the 2017 & 2018 models. Ecoboost wasn't in the running at all, had to be a V8.
The 2017 version won, within budget with auto metallic grey, premium sound/gps etc.The 2018 with another 35BHP, 10 speed auto and LED lights was too pricey, given the discount on the 2017 in stock and correct spec.
So, first impressions.
Negatives - Build quality is a little off, a couple of rattles and loose trim need sorting under warranty, nothing serious. Visibility isn't good, the long bonnet and rear 3/4 take a bit of getting used to. The dash is a bit American, hardly surprising, but not really intuitive.
Positives - well equipped, climate control works very well, sound system very good, DAB works properly. Comfortable to drive, plenty of seat/wheel adjustment.
Easy to drive around town, stick it in normal mode and it is controllable and civilised. No problems, fast, fairly discreet and civilised.
Ramp up to sport+ and it becomes aggressive, responsive and fun. Track mode is even more fun, but is probably a little too unforgiving unless you are a fan of slightly random power induced oversteer!
So, overall? Probably one of the last large capacity N/A V8 muscle cars. Fast, thirsty, uncomplicated and distinctive. You either get it or you don't, who needs a smoke the rear tyres mode or a speedometer proudly labelled 'Ground Speed'.
It is a very fast car, with civilised handling and a baseball cap worm backwards. For the price of a posh Mondeo plus £6k.
Wouldn't suit a bank manager.
I wasn't really considering another one, but Mrs E wanted to look at one for 'old times sake'. So off to the dealer, looked at the 2017 & 2018 models. Ecoboost wasn't in the running at all, had to be a V8.
The 2017 version won, within budget with auto metallic grey, premium sound/gps etc.The 2018 with another 35BHP, 10 speed auto and LED lights was too pricey, given the discount on the 2017 in stock and correct spec.
So, first impressions.
Negatives - Build quality is a little off, a couple of rattles and loose trim need sorting under warranty, nothing serious. Visibility isn't good, the long bonnet and rear 3/4 take a bit of getting used to. The dash is a bit American, hardly surprising, but not really intuitive.
Positives - well equipped, climate control works very well, sound system very good, DAB works properly. Comfortable to drive, plenty of seat/wheel adjustment.
Easy to drive around town, stick it in normal mode and it is controllable and civilised. No problems, fast, fairly discreet and civilised.
Ramp up to sport+ and it becomes aggressive, responsive and fun. Track mode is even more fun, but is probably a little too unforgiving unless you are a fan of slightly random power induced oversteer!
So, overall? Probably one of the last large capacity N/A V8 muscle cars. Fast, thirsty, uncomplicated and distinctive. You either get it or you don't, who needs a smoke the rear tyres mode or a speedometer proudly labelled 'Ground Speed'.
It is a very fast car, with civilised handling and a baseball cap worm backwards. For the price of a posh Mondeo plus £6k.
Wouldn't suit a bank manager.
wack said:
Have you joined mustang6g yet , PH is a bit dead on the mustang front , I've got a shadow edition arriving in 2 weeks, I was looking for something used but the discount and 0% made it now or never
This will be my first ever brand new car , can't wait
Cheers, hadn't, but have now! 2 weeks will soon go, the the fun will startThis will be my first ever brand new car , can't wait
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