I think it's subjective. I can see a need for it for some use cases, but for others, not so much. Furthermore, why would Ford not include it from the factory if it was that critical? That's just my $0.02.
Agreed. I always request the dealer to remove it before taking delivery of my vehicle. Sometimes I get the sigh from them, but they go ahead and do it.
If they want me to drive around with their logo on my vehicle, then I expect a monthly check for advertisement. There's no free lunch.
I am glad I bought my car when I did. Configuring one as close to spec as mine (the only thing I could not add was the grabber blue calipers) costs $67,305. That is $6,335 more than the original sticker for my car. That is insane.
Ford needs to fix it where you can change everything individually. The throttle response and magneride are tied to the their respective drive modes 👎🏼
Example: I love the throttle response of Sport Mode, but the comfort on normal magneride side settings. But can't have both under one profile...
Sorry if this has been pointed out in a previous thread, but I noticed they added a chime indicator under the shift indicator. Thought that was kind of cool. Still waiting on Ford to fix it to where Trip 2 doesn't reset the distance and MPG.
1) Selling a convertible during the winter season is going to hurt.
2) Depreciation has always been a thing. This is nothing new.
3) If you want the most money back, private selling is your best bet.
4) Either keep the car and continue on your pursuit to have it fixed correctly (this shouldn't...
Tough to say. I was at a traffic light next to another S650 with the Ecoboost the other month. The MT-82 is no match for an A10... even with the Ecoboost. However, I'm ok with that because I knew that buying the car to begin with and I enjoy the experience with the manual (regardless of the...
Calls himself a manual guy and gets an auto Mustang. Surprised you didn't just keep your Chevy. Just saying.
Ultimately, sounds more like everyone's mileage will vary. My father had a 2016 7-speed manual C7 and says the 6-speed manual in my Mustang is way better and he's been daily driving...
For the record, my 2017 Ford F-150 had a 10-speed auto, and found it mediocre after driving a manual all my life since I got my driver's license at 16. Granted, this was the first generation/application (to the best of my knowledge)... but after 6 years of ownership and 80,000+ miles (bought the...
Personal opinion incoming: That may be the case, but for daily driving (read: not track/drag use), it's fine. If the transmission was that problematic, there would be multiple TSBs and Ford would not have bothered offering it in the S650 generation.
Trust me... I've experienced a few 'bad'...
I got a manual because that is what the car came with when I saw it on the lot.
My wife can't drive a manual, but she also does not care to drive my car, so no loss there.
Getting stuck in traffic does suck, but so do taxes.
Physically, I'm 'old'. Mentally, I'm still a kid, so I like to lower...
Are you guys tracking your cars on the weekends? I have almost 10,000 miles and my tires still easily have another 5,000 miles. And I daily drive mine.
I daily drive my Mustang. I've driven a manual for over 15+ years. Every vehicle from when I got my driver's license to the present day has been a manual (minus the 2017 Ford F-150... no manual option of course). Of course, they are no longer the fastest, but anyone in 2024 should already know...