Is the ecoboost ford mustang good enough for daily use. Oct 27, 2016 i wanted to share my experience with driving the mustang for a year now and explain the ups and downs with daily driving it. The v8 engine doesnt drone on the highways like the ecoboost engine does. Is the 2019 ford mustang gt performance pack a good daily driver. Maybe not to the idea of using their show car for the daily grind into work, but the appeal is there for a nice little fastback or. I wanted to share my experience with driving the mustang for a year now and explain the ups and downs with daily driving it. Curious to see what everyones daily drivers are, and what kind of driving you do with yours. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1063 2015 mustang models nationwide. Put this 2015 mustang gt on the pcoty loop with the old model, though, and youd see a. The wizards at fonse performance, located in erial, nj, did the install and custom tune for me. Its an example of what some would call the new age of car building and showing. The 2019 mustang gt performance pack has a lot of power and style. Ford mustang daily driver tips tech articles mustang. Adam is the uks leading mustang expert, highly recommended by the club and work out of a mustang disneyland with.
Ultimate daily driver mustangs are nothing if not versatile and have been from their earliest days and the topnotch 20052009 daily driver mods americanmuscle offers from superior aftermarket suppliers let you get your stang ready for the everyday commute, while having some fun, too. Ford if you prefer doing the latter most of the time, youll want. Why the 2015 ford mustang gt is impossible not to like jalopnik. Jun 15, 2018 widebody mustang irving medinas 2015 gt. If youve spent the last year following our longterm test of the2015 ford mustang gt, you know. Then the salt and snow and ice is too bad so i switch to a lame volvo. Its cheap to maintain, good mileage, front wheel drive for winter and is just plain better for dds. Just installed a 2018 ported intake manifold and it has texas speed long tube headers and a tune and new 47lbs injectors afe cold air intake staggered wheels tesla url removed now it really picks up. Turning a 1966 coupe into a daily driver mustang forums. Bid for the chance to own a 2015 ford mustang gt streettrack build at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.
Review 2015 ford mustang gt and ecoboost saddles optional duration. Shop our selection of 20152020 mustang daily driver mods. In this video ill go for a drive in my 2019 ford mustang gt and go over if the 2019 mustang would actually be a good daily driver. Seems every time i wash the mustang, i find a new rock chip or some blemish picked up by using the car to commute to work. The gt350, on the other hand, builds on the performance enhancements made with the standard sixthgen mustang. Its low cost and decent onroad presence for everyday cruising is what made it an icon to begin with. A 1966 coupe is a daily driver for me from april to late september. Posts about daily driver written by mustang maniac. Although this mustang makes the most sense as a daily driver, it all just depends on whether you like to sit back and enjoy the ride or do things for yourself. With a truly livable cabin and excellent performance packages, the 2020 ford mustang has evolved into the best allaround muscle car of the 21st century. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Fox body daily drivers advice mustang forums at stangnet. So having my 16 gt with the performance package be my daily driver, i just dont give two shits about my mileage haha. Ive had other mustangs since then, but none served as a daily driver.
Whether its your 1st mustang or your 50th, sometimes it can be tough to decide between a mustang fastback or coupe and a convertible for your next pony. Driving a manual ecoboost premium coupe for 103 miles85 percent in citytype conditionsyours truly saw just 16. Love my cars mileage both in the city and on the highway. Every new generation of mustang gets nice change up that makes it more appealing to the crowds and with our 2015 mustang here at apd being the 6th generation there are many new things. Well, ive been driving mustangs since 1970 as my daily drivers. Driving in san francisco city about 95% city5% freeway, i kid you not i was.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Exterior mirrors for 2015 ford mustang for sale ebay. The obvious body style change up being more aggressive is a plus, but the inclusion of a ecoboost engine makes a gas guzzler into a easy daily driver. Just giving my thoughts on, and showing off, a daily commute through country roads, the freeway, and the innercity. Nicely modified 2014 ford mustang gt s550 makes the ultimate. Hopping from a 2014 mustang into a 2015 mustang is like upgrading from a flipphone to a samsung galaxy s6. Driving on the highway is now bearable, undulating roads are less tragic the mustang gt is actually a great daily driver. Welcome, plenty of advise and info to peak your interest here. It has 30,000 miles has lots of upgrades exterior and engine. Its a nice compromise for someone who uses their mustang as a daily driver but likes to put it through its paces sometimes.
I eventually want to change out the engine, possibly putting a newer mild v8 into it to help with gas mileage. Challenger srt hellcat fine daily driver wardsauto. Why the 2015 mustang is the best ever just past its 50th birthday, the mustang is back with a fearsome new stance and enough tech to take on the germans. Selling my 2015 mustang gt its not my daily driver only driven on sundays.
The gt350, on the other hand, builds on the performance enhancements made with. If you want a quick, efficient around the town mustang, the ecoboost could be perfect for you. Shop our selection of 2015 2020 mustang daily driver mods. As a daily driver, the mustang has always been the somewhat practical sports car. Written by the daily drive staff in ford, mustang, sportyperformance cars, test drive consumer guides test 2015 ford mustang arrived in gt premium trim and was loaded with options. Widebody mustang irving medinas 2015 gt fuel curve. Love that it can lets be honest, the thrills that come with owning a shelby mustang as a daily driver have typically been restricted to deserted straightaways in the past, given the cars limited cornering capabilities. If you frequent our site often enough, you probably know i recently purchased a 2015 mustang ecoboost as a new stangtv project car. Driver side view mirror power spotter glass fits 1518 mustang 1818301 fits. Ford mustang daily driver tips tech articles mustang monthly. May 25, 2018 its a nice compromise for someone who uses their mustang as a daily driver but likes to put it through its paces sometimes. This is the first brand new mustang ive ever purchased.
Aug 05, 2015 written by the daily drive staff in ford, mustang, sportyperformance cars, test drive consumer guides test 2015 ford mustang arrived in gt premium trim and was loaded with options. Should you buy a mustang gt for a daily cheap car guy. I am working on turning a 1966 coupe w a i6 into a daily driver, and am trying to figure out what things to change. Jan 06, 2015 why the 2015 mustang is the best ever just past its 50th birthday, the mustang is back with a fearsome new stance and enough tech to take on the germans. When it was time to give my 2015 mustang gt that big hp boost, i decided to go with the procharger stage ii kit. Put this 2015 mustang gt on the pcoty loop with the old model, though, and youd see a grand canyon separating the two. And despite the mustangs fussier engine and drivetrain, the greater effort needed to wring the most out of it can be highly.
Should i get a 2015 and newer standard mustang gt or a mustang gt. How many of you use your mustang as a daily driver. Srt hellcat is one of nearly 40 engines being evaluated as part of the 2015 wards 10 best. One thing i want to do sooner is put in rack and pinion power. Youve been out driving, absentmindedly checking out the other cars on the road, when you come across a 2015 ford mustang. Fiskers ponycar blends conceptcar looks, canamcar power, and daily driver tractability. I drove it until 2015 when i had bought a convertible fiat as my main car because the. I do have a motorcycle, but for reasons shes not workable for commuting, so the mustang gets the miles.
Magneride is a perfect choice for the mustang for a lot of reasons, but high on the list is the fact that though many mustang owners use it for their daily driver, a lot of those also like to take their mustang down to the track on the weekends. Jul 18, 2014 2015 ford mustang performance package in detail a thicker rear sway bar replaces the standard piece, while a kbrace joins in to connect the strut towers to the bulkhead. Why the 2015 mustang is the best ever popular mechanics. What you should expect when buying a 2015 2018 mustang gt. Oil to be checked, sheet metal to be washed, and parts to buy when the pony breaksand if the car is.
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