Anyone else struggled deciding between EcoBoost and GT for daily driver?

[LouG]

Turbos rarely give the fuel economy gains that EPA testing suggests. An extreme example is that I tell people I bought my e90 M3 after it won a Top Gear fuel economy challenge against a Prius (I love watching greenies' heads explode) . Amazing how non-economical a small engine run near maximum is compared to a V8 that is barely past idle.

M3 followed a Prius as fast as it could navigate the track and the M3 did really end up with better fuel economy...turbos in EPA test are not pushed as hard as turbos in the real world, so fuel economy really drops off in real use.

A given amount of horse power requires an appropriate amount air and fuel. My 300hp turbo four got down to 16 litres per 100kms with enthusiastic driving, only a little different to the Mustang in similar conditions. Cruising at legal speeds is another matter though, much better than the Ford

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[Westphal]

She's a keeper.

Yep, she sure is. Our 30th anniversary is this June. She's had 3 cars and 3 minivans since I've known her (35 years), and now has a Mustang. Meanwhile, I've had a '55 Chevy my parents gave me when I graduated college (and spent a lot of money having rusted body parts replaced and then sold), an '87 Camaro IROC-Z for 19 years, and my current GTO for 11 years.

 

[LouG]

Yep, she sure is. Our 30th anniversary is this June. She's had 3 cars and 3 minivans since I've known her (35 years), and now has a Mustang. Meanwhile, I've had a '55 Chevy my parents gave me when I graduated college (and spent a lot of money having rusted body parts replaced and then sold), an '87 Camaro IROC-Z for 19 years, and my current GTO for 11 years.

You've got 6 years on us. My wife has loved Mustangs since she did a road trip to the south of England when she lived there. There was no hesitation when I asked her "how would you like a new Mustang"

 

[davidkwpg]

Having gone betweeen turbo German cars and 5 litres, hands down the GT will blow you away and you will regret not getting it if it’s a keeper (IMHO)…..fheninky real questions are -are you willing to spend the 10k and live with the lousy gas mileage and not let it sting you every time you fill…..if the answers are yes, go for it.

having owned a wide variety of cars, I will say German and Japanese turbo cars have domestic turbos beat.by a long shot.

for a V8, I wouldn’t own anythung but a GT

 

[LouG]

Yeah, turbos are efficient, and they have huge low down and mid range torque for the size of engine, but it's hard to beat the feel of a powerful N/A engine.

 

[Frogdog1]

I paid $3.15/gal. for 93 yesterday. Not bad for a little over 20 mpg which is mostly city. If anyone buys 486 hp for good gas mileage, well.....fill in the blank. Although 20 isn't bad to me and it will do significantly better on interstates.

 

[LouG]

I'm still astonished that the Mustang can do 30mpg highway (Imperial) without trying to save gas.
And $3.15 for 3.8litres of gas is just rubbing it in
Try $2.90 per litre.
I still don't care though. I knew what I was buying, it pisses off the eco wowsers which is just a plus.

 

[Alan Applegate]

My Eco-Boost with the Ford Performance Tune gets better mileage than it did stock. Was about 18.5 or so in my daily driving scenario, to 19.4. I'm not complaining!

 

[Sig Oris]

My Eco-Boost with the Ford Performance Tune gets better mileage than it did stock. Was about 18.5 or so in my daily driving scenario, to 19.4. I'm not complaining!

I did the FPP on my MY22 Ranger and was thrilled with the outcome. Like you, I believe my mileage improved.

 

[jeffnudi]

Everyone seems to ride the "a true mustang needs a V8" high horse. Mustangs were made as an affordable sports coupe. Today, $50k + ain't affordable for the masses. Having the ecoboost is a true mustang for being affordable, sporty, and stylish. Dont let all the GT owners make you think you need a V8 for sound and power when you don't. All you need is american made, affordable, fun transportation.
Hope this helps.

I don't really care what anyone thinks about EcoBoost vs GT. I love my EcoBoost, which is my second one. I bought these cars for the top down enjoyment. I don't need an extra 200 or so horsepower. The EcoBoost is quick enough for me, and the handling is great. Although it is my "daily driver" I am retired and don't drive every day.

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