Should you buy a 05-09 Mustang V6 4.0?
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- I review my daily driver 2006 Mustang. It's a five speed manual Pony Package model I've owned for several years. This car was the one used in American Muscle's install videos for the Flowmaster true dual system (the one on my car).
• 2005-2009 Mustang V6 F...
They also used if for the MAC system.
• 2005-2010 Mustang V6 M...
I discuss why I bought it, interesting features and odd quirks, common problems and things to look for as well as good and bad reasons to choose the V6 over the GT.
I also used my car to show how to repair delaminating door trim panels.
• S197 Mustang door pane...
Six cylinder Mustangs are the bread and butter of the line but don't get the respect they deserve. Here's one group that loves them as much as I do.
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And before anyone asks...the license plate used to be on my BMW track car. Racers will understand it.
If you get a v6, they say you should have got the v8. If you get a 3v, you should have got the 5.0. If you get a 5.0, you should have got the Shelby. Just enjoy the car you bought and don’t listen to anyone else.
I can't like this comment enough.
That's true. Get a fucking FWD 4cyclinder and send it down the track!
Depends, we've had a 2006 mustang 4.0 since 2009, fresh trade, still has a shitload of the original parts, full exhaust original, 124k miles, just passed the E check. Performance is ok, wife's car, I have a 1966 mopar for speed, thermostat housing did fail at 110k miles
What you just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I've ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul. 😁
Ain’t no one saying that bout the 5.0 tho that’s reachin
My wife and I are seniors and have a 2008 V6 Mustang as a hobby car and I agree with everything you said. It’s a terrific vehicle.
I like how he said that there is no reason to modify the v6, and to instead get a gt. But he also contradicted himself in listing reasons TO upgrade it such as the base price and insurance but listing his own reason not to, because he already has a track car. I personally believe that getting a v6 and modding it is a much better idea because you can create something really unique and make it your own.
Im 18 and looking at one of these rn
I’m looking at one right now. I’m also 18.
@@vastsleep7152 I’m also 18 and have one their amazing cars!
Same
Get the v8 they use about the same amount of gas
@@CmurkGam3ing I went with a Nissan 370Z ultimately and I’m not disappointed
The Pony Package front grill is made to look like a Mustang '67 GT...pretty cool considering it's a V6.
Plus wider rims and tires plus GT anti-sway bars.
Got my daughter a 2007 v6 premium vert in black with red leather, she loves it! Same grill as yours raised spoiler in back. She’s about to turn 200k and has been very reliable for her. I’m going on 61/2 years in my ‘14 gt premium vert and only had to do the cheap themo housing, tires and couple batteries with 81k. Great cars and super fun to enjoy.
My car just got totaled and a v6 08 mustang with only 30k miles and an automatic came up in my area for a decent price thank you for the helpful video!
just bought my 1st v6 mustang and love it i use to own a 86 5.0 but decided to try the v6. 4.0hp v6 2006
I used to have a 88 5.0 LX (new) way back when
I appreciate you joined the v6 club!!!! its good to start there for every day drivers! Now i do have a monster 2008 850 horsepower,,,,, but I really appreciate the just basic v6..... I am a humble person who would love to get a a v6 for every day. Nice to see we are on the same thinking! thank you for the video
I have the exact same car, same color. All the issues you stated I’ve had but very inexpensive. Car is at 190,000 miles and still runs great.
I’m about to buy a used one from a friend and it has the same mileage. Seems to be running great still though!!!
Great overview - I’ve had a 2009 V6 manual for the last 7 years and it treated me incredibly well. Its finally come to time to replace it but if anyone is thinking about it, do it.
Great video! I had a 2007 black V6 pony package car and it was amazing. It was my baby. Unfortunately....one day I came out of work late and a drunk driver had crashed into it while parked on the street and totaled it! I was devastated.
Flash forward after the beers and tears. I now have a 2006 Mustang GT, and while I love it, and it IS faster and somewhat funer to drive - it's not crazy faster or funer - and it doesn't have the same mojo as my V6. Partially because it did not have leather seats. the Shaker 500 system, an aux input, and you couldn't unlock it from 40 yards and turn on the lights. I overlooked the loaded nature and later manufacture of my V6 pony for the GT and paid the price to a degree.
I'd say if you got the funds go GT, but hey V6 Pony's (the regulars ones are too dull for me) are legit and fun to drive. I also think they have a better looking fogs, badge, and spoiler (slightly lower) than the GT. If you go budget and the V6: Get the Pony Package, leather seats, Shaker 500(sounds great - regular stock system is awful IMO), lower mileage car, manual transmission. A great teenager's first car IMO if they like American. Gt has a lot of torque to the rear wheels and you gotta be a little more cautious with it.
p.s. that passenger drain will clog and flood the cabin, and if it has before, the cabin air filter will be gross too. Easy to fix.
my first car! Got it 10 years ago, 42k miles to it's current 89k miles. Easy to work on and has been very reliable as long as maintained! Do the aluminum coolant upgrades
I just bought a Mustang 4.0 a few days ago, I love driving it, just i cant right now because there is a giant hole in my gas tank.
I have a '67 coupe and 2007 GT/CS and I love them both. Love the styling of both of them . Nothing wrong at all with the V6. I had a '97 blue V6 for years and it was great to drive, had plenty of muscle, and looked fantastic. If some idiot hadn't T-boned me I would still be driving it. Mustangs are timeless.
Bought mine in2005 . Convertible . When I came home with it and pulled in the drive way , my wife came out and said what a beautiful car ! Who’s is it ? I said mine I just bought it she said your a f --ing Bachelor and went back in the house 😂😂 still have the car only 70,000 on her and still have the wife too! . I told her the other day at least my car turns over on a cold morning still 😂🇺🇸🥃
I've had my '07 V6 for around 7 years now. I never buy anything new and was looking at what was for sale in a manual which is a requirement for me. It has been reliable for me with the mentioned common issues mentioned in this video with the thermostat failing, clogged drain vent, dried out and leaky window seals, re-glued the door-trim panels and that GD corroding hood. My only mods were sequential tail lights, some LED bulbs and a short antenna as I hated that long whip one. It's already past where I thought I would be replacing it and I will keep driving it until something very expensive pops up. Still enjoyable!
Edit: And the gas tank stopped/slow filling. Had a mechanic blow out the evap vent hose which fixed it in my case.
This the perfect vid. Your timing is perfect because I am looking for one. Thank you sir.
Same 😄
Same here too
Nice video! We bought a 2008 V6 for our daughter a couple years ago when she was 16. The car has about 55K miles on it now, and she loves it. It's light blue metallic, which like yours, really shows off the styling of the car. Despite being a Corvette fanatic from way back, I think this series Mustang is one of the best looking vehicles of the last several decades.
Impressed with the extremely low miles not much more the broke in
P.S I have a '06 Mustang 4.0 V-6 LONG STORY SHORT. I too am going to drive ut until it Dies! Its has airaid, cherry bomb dual exhaust. Thornton stage3 chip 5 Speed trans. Also I have a used 4.0 engine on a Engine stand and it will be Rebuilt when the time comes for a new engine and it has and continue to embarrase some v-8's not all v-8"s. But alot of them. It will be Rebuilt with High compression pistons. Cams. And Everything else it needs to do it! I Love my v-6 its no sissy car its just that its bigger brother is Super Bad Ass.
But our V-6s are no push over
I just sold my 11 V6. Plenty of power and great to drive. I also had a 15 V6 convertible. Same engine as the 11, both great cars. Just about to to buy a 08 GT.
Sold my 2018 Subaru Impreza because I got into a crash and the damages were too expensive. Got an 07 Mustang Convertible to replace it and couldn't have been any happier! Awesome everyday car that looks amazing
I value cruising more than performance. The v6 is perfect
I had a black '06 pony package car and I absolutely loved it. Very comfy and insanely reliable car. Really loved the retro styling too on the inside and the outside, which is probably what drove me to buy one. Sadly I only had it for three months before some jackass rear ended me and totaled it. Afterwards I bought a 3800 Firebird to replace it and have had it for a few years now and it's been a fun reliable little car, but I would love to own an S197 Mustang again someday.
How do you know it’s reliable if you only had it for 3months
@@kingjamir2135 they're reliable lmao
-the guy with a really bad example of a reliable one
I just got a v6 2009 45th edition and I LOVE IT.
I have a 07 v6 ragtop with 36 k on it I live in the north never seen rain or snow drop the top in the spring goes back up in the fall for storage much more fun to drive than the hard top
i bought a 2009 V 6 4.0 about 6 months ago it had 76k and only issue I had was with that thermostat housing took me 3 months to figure out what it was . I finally went on you tube and found out about the plastic housing for the thermostat, also I found that the upgrade was available and bought it replaced it and now my mustang runs great I love the smooth drive and I absolutely love driving it. Funny this is I was one of those who usta say why buy a V 6 , its not a real mustang , etc... . Well I'm here to say I was wrong this car is awesome it has all the power even at 210 HP It looks amazing and dring her is so fun
What were the symptoms?
@@Beofware I have 2010 Premium Mustang. The symptoms are leaking antifreeze that you will see on the ground under the car and the thermostat taking more time to heat up the car. I bought an aftermarket thermostat housing unit for around $60.00 had it put for about $100.00 and it is good to go now. It is around $100 labor for mechanics to do anything on a car these days. Get it done before winter.
I have an '06 convertible, 132k miles, same color/package as yours but automatic. Door panels, yes, a pain, I have one that needs gluing now.
I've replaced the plastic thermostat thingy, hoses, water pump, front rotors, harmonic balancer and now the heater hoses are leaking behind the intake, jeez, that's going to be fun.
Next up is the top. Time to replace since the glass separated and no trim shop will re-glue it and I don't have the time or patience to do it myself, so off to the shop she goes, $1400 for a canvas top.
I do like the styling and I just don't want to drive a completely boring car so this fits the bill. I would get myself into trouble if I had a GT.
Things I really like:
500w stereo, great! I can ruin what's left of my hearing at will.
Wheels, look a lot like Crager SS, love those.
Sporty fast, good, but not muscle car fast. Some mommy vans out there will eat my lunch.
Cool factor with top down, great! Got to keep the trash out of the doors and all the other drains. There is also one of those rubber drains on the driver side fyi.
All in all, not a bad car. Better than driving a C****a.
I had two of them! I loved my 2007 V6 Pony Package in Tungsten.
The V6 is just fine, kids and hot heads always go for the v8 to kill themselves or innocent others. All that noise of the v8, you can just bet its a kid or a hot head behind the wheel.... its ALL about cruising with your girl and have fun and getting to A to B without dyeing and being able to hear her.
Listening to females kills far more than v8s do
I’m guessing you’re a simp too lmao 🤡, driving a V8 is a Godsend!
I get what you're saying generalizing that the noisey ones are the hot heads but I have an 06 4.0 with the Roush body kit and exhaust so it is loud and I don't speed, I actually drive like a grandpa lol
The wheels and chrome grille on this car just make me happy
I got a V6 2005 it’s been my baby for a couple of years now I love it and would never sell it, I’ve had to do a lot of changing things in it, but it’s worth it 💙💙 people always offer to buy it 🤣
How much miles do you got on it
Good info! Pick up a 2007 V6 base for some of the same reasons. Have this motor in a 2003 Ranger I bought new with 269K, still very tight.
I'm checking one out tomorrow. It has 110k on it for 4k. I used to own a '02 Mercedes E class that got 225k before I sold it recently and then my Pathfinder has transmission troubles.
This video made me confident about checking it out tomorrow and super excited. Great video.
Mine has been a pretty good car, descent pickup, and gas mileage.
Total crap in the snow/ice, especially mine that has no abs, or traction control.
4 snows and some weight in the trunk is the answer. Mine did absolutely great back when I still drove it in winter.
i have an 01 v6 5 speed daily, 2006 5 speed v8 and 2011 5.0 6 speed.. been wanting to do a complete cobra clone on the v6 (motor and everything) and have the opportunity to get a 2005 v6 auto to daily in the process
Put in a used 8.8 rear end, with 3.73 gears or 3.55s with carbon lsd clutch sets and new spider gears, if you tune it. you pretty much gotta get a custom email tune, canned tunes won't do anthing, port your intake with a dremel there's videos . Put some bmr lcas on it. You could do all that stuff for probably 1500.00 take it from 6.7 7.0 0 to 60 to probably 6.0 to 6.3. Need a bama x4/ sf4 tuner and load bama 93 race tune, the pre programmed canned tunes didn't do anything when I used them, the custom email tunes are the way to go.
When you buy a bama branded tuner can you load email tunes from other company’s with it?
Rear chain tensioner is accessible in car. Access to timing chain cassette requires engine out. Symptom for tensioner is strong tapping sound.
Thanks for this vid. I am pondering buying one of these and vids like this about what problems to expect are so valuable.
It is a pretty fun car, I wish it was better than it is for making a little more power but there isn’t much you can do about that. Mine had 193k miles and all 3 of my timing chains broke at random just cruising on the road . Car was down for about a month and I just slapped in a new motor with 70k on it. The door panels do peel off, and the passenger side has leaked water in before while it was pouring rain. Other than that I haven’t had any other of the issues. It’s a very fun car and so many options for cosmetics, but sadly like he said no one respects you for getting a v6
You buy the V6 for looks and price, you buy the V8 for performance. That's really all there is to it.
If that was true carrol shelby would not have made the statement that the v6 supercharged is faster then a gt on the track and prefferend the gt for drag strip.
@@warpony5654 obviously a v6 with a supercharger is gonna be decently fast but stock for stock you’re not getting close to a gt
@@ThiefBTW stock for stock would be a dumb comparison due to the fact these are 2 different engines and displacement so comparing a 4.0 v6 to a 4.6 gt stock for stock is no comparison.
@@warpony5654 they’re still both mustangs you were comparing the v6 with a supercharger to a gt so
@@ThiefBTW no I was stating the v6 is not a bad car to go with and mod and carrol shelby himself stated that he preffered the 4.0 v6 supercharged model which there is acouple ford produced factory stock the 4.0 v6 shelby terlingua which is supercharged and a shelby cs6 which is a supercharged 4.0 v6 with gt500 suspension package all from factory stock carrol shelby preffered these for the track and daily diving and preffered the gt for the drag strip.
another great video! i really enjoy the v6 mustangs id say the price is the only good thing but these days 1-3k more gets you a 4.6 - however im having fun dumping 15X money into it its all for fun for me and modding these are fun! now of course i dont daily mine maybe 1k miles a year
just bought one last night :D
It’s a great deal for those of us that love the S197. I have Hi-Po mustangs… But, you are correct. The original Mustang was not a muscle car. Guys who care have small hands. BTW: There’s ALWAYS a faster car out there…
I love my 06 pony car. Fun and dependable daily driver and Mega fun in the twisties.
I bought my 2006 v6 convertible when it was a year old. Have had it for 13 years with 73,000 miles now. I have never had any issues with it. It has been a very fun car to drive. The v6 has a smoother ride compared to the gt which makes it a great ride for long trips. The convertible is a big plus in the warm months but not bad in the winter here in Wyoming.
I just bought a 2015 mustang gt and I feel the mileage is significantly worse than my 2005 v6.
Am I just noticing the mileage because ocd and looking for it lol?
I didn’t expect it to have V6 mileage but man sometimes it feels like I’m really running through the gas driving conservatively
Its weird that Ford didn't do more with the 4.0. Thats a big ass V6.
I owned three 2004 V6 coupes my wife drives a '06 4.0 looks just like my '14 Premium V6 🏇
Can’t wait to get mine
My V6 mustang gets way better mileage than my GT so what you talking bout Willis?
Bought me one 2,900$ 95k miles
That's great deal
Thank you for your review!
I will get one very soon
I own a v6 because v8 is just not as fun to build. I just don't see much different 4.0l too a 4.6l .06 tenth of a litter bigger. Not much to take a v6 make up that in little work
A v8 already has 90 more horsepower, you can get more power in the long run, plus it sounds better and the Gt comes with a limited slip differential stock while the v6 doesn’t
lol you couldn't make the 4.0 liter v6 anywhere near the 4.6 3v v8, it would take forced induction to get anywhere close. which is 4-5k which at that point just get the v8.
There ars ways to make power. Anything is possible just saying how does a civic 1.8 punch up 450hp with the right amount money. And then you have people say damn a v6 rolling 400 or 500 hp is impressive but a v8 450 500 is just normal to easy in these times.
@@curtbaskin1291 well I’m not saying you CANT make good power with that v6, if anything it’ll be unique that’s for sure but but in the long run that v8 will take you further than the v6, but I don’t hate on people’s builds so feel free to impress me that is unless you like do ridiculous camber then yes I will hate on it.
@@Kazuma_Kiryu247 lol nope not for me. You can keep all that.
looking at a 2006, 100k miles on it and he wants 6k for it. paint and interior is all good and it runs and drives fine (so he says), gonna test drive it on saturday. good price?
update: didn’t get the 06, got an 07 GT premium with 100k for 10k
I think is hell of a Bad price, I bought a 05, 90k km on it in 3k bucks (border customs added so maybe 2500 dollars un the us) really good paint and not a single scratch. Maybe look somewhere else?
I'm from México
I got a v6 2007 with 45k, pony package, interior package, Rousch hood, 2 sets of wheels which are the ones you see here plus 19“ wheels from a 2017 GT, was $7500.
Edit: Convertible.
We're about to hit a recession soon, when we do prices on everything will plummet and you'll see that same car selling for $2-3k. I'd wait if I were you.
@@Rundark- can you give me the sources on this "recession"?? Would love to get into the loop!!
Omg .... Everything you describe is 100 percent correct I love mine it's in the shop for a timing chain 2200 from what see it's a good price for a big job I can get a new car but I have grown attached
Btw I blew the chain beating a 5.0 in a quarter mile at 124000 miles cause I missed a shift and I don't think I'll ever sell mine either
you beat him? but you missed a shift? ok buddt
I have this exact car and I love it
How many bodies can you store inside the trunk metaphorically speaking
just got one of these mustangs, you can store about 3 bodies :)
Easily 5 probably 7 or 8 tho
I don't want to ruin your day but there is an emergency exit lever in the trunk.
@@robotnr.1835 he didn’t say if they were alive or not
@@robotnr.1835 you cut the clip for that off, problem solved
Love how this car looks. What mpg do you get with this car?
24-26 mpg is typical for normal combined driving. It can do better on the highway.
I have a v6 06’ it gets about 22-25 for me
Sold. I'll get a V6.
I didn't know Seth Rogen made car review videos.
Is there not a button for the trunk in the glove box? That's where my 2001 had one...took me a year to realise it 🤣
happened to me too when i had my 2003 mustang💀
Nope, cheaped out on the S197. No button.
I remember locking my keys in the trunk.. that was fun.
I bet you don’t do THAT again!
@@thegreypath1777 hell no! 🤣
Great vid
I own an 06 with only 70k miles on it. I swear anyone that suggest buying this vehicle is sick in the head. It's not a good vehicle.
Depends what you spend on it😂 I got one with 130,000 on it back in 2018 for 4,000 bucks and sold it a couple months ago for the same price I paid for it 5 years with 180,000 miles on it😂 worked out great for me and had no major issues with it
@@nebulainfinite1 Got mine for 8k in 2020 55k miles on it. Has a dual exhaust on it, cold air intake. It just always has something going on. Power drain has been a real nuisance.
😂
Hey I’m looking at a 2009 v6 with 130,000 miles for 5.5k in California. Automatic. Has had regular maintenance new brakes and rotors etc.. oil change every 6,000 miles. Salvage title due to a minor dent in front fender but no other damage. Is it a good deal ?
Yess
Do you own one or what make you think it’s a good deal
How about a 2008 v6 it's got 150,000 Miles and going for 9800
@@colingordon0986 honestly bro I think 9800 is a bit steep I got mine for 5250
@@colingordon0986 dealerships gonna charge more so try to find a private seller. Do your research on the car and when you check it out look for any obvious noises rust or issues
Nice car, dude.
They make tons of short throw shifters for these cars! American Muscle has them, Not sure where you been looking.....or not looking
I just looked on AM's web site. No short shifters, only levers. Ford Racing discontinued the V6 shifter years ago, which I think was a Hurst, also not available anywhere I've found. MGW still shows one for $285. I think that's the only one. All the rest are for GT's and won't fit the V6 T5.
@@mongrelmotorsports Oh okay I guess I was looking at the ones for the GT's. my bad
I have the same problem with the passenger side leaking/flooding, I have to change the grommet but I noticed the rubber piece attached to plastic under the wipers came unsealed, will that be a problem too? Thank you.
I love 4.0 mustang
same seat issue with F150s. my CALIFORNIA truck. had rust on the seats brackets!
18 and looking for my first car, I’m trying to get a 2005-2007 V6 Mustang :,)
Anyone know why the seat brackets get so rusted? I have an 09 v6 45th aniversary edition, and my seat mounts look just like yours. Does anyone know how to prevent this, if I were to get a new seat?
get rid of the rust and then paint it
I like the styling of the 05-09. Such a nice a design, there is not a single thing I don't like about this design.
Hell yeah. For me, the 5th gen Mustang was the last time a muscle car looked like a muscle car. Now they look so much alike due to safety restriction and whatnot. But this is where retro styling meets modern advances, and it's a shame cars don't have "personalities" anymore.
Kinda futuristic design of the 1967 design kinda for me this is just my opinion
how is the rear space? I am thinking of buying a Mustang, but I need to know is the rear space enough to carry 5.10-meter passengers??
Oh yeah. Just bought mine as an everyday car
@Kabok I have this body style mustang. Great car and space is good in the front. I will not recommend putting two guys in the back seat. Very cramped
As a v8 owner I apologize for all the hate from all the v8 elitist, same as all the manual trans elitist. The car community is about getting what you enjoy and having fun- don't let some asshat's opinion get in your way of getting what you want!
Mine is a V8 automatic and I think once I get the ratchet shifter put in that will make me about as happy as anything.
Almost the best of both worlds there.
@@coyote102076 I got an auto in mine but when my trans or engine inevitably goes out I'm probably going to ls or coyote swap and manual swap
@@Roxanne3v Ours is now at 58k miles on it. However because this was formerly a drag strip car and the former (1st) owner had HEAPS of money, he had the engine and transmission pulled out sometime around 2009 (when it stopped being a show car) and had a professional engine builder "go all out" as David put it. Fully built with all the best parts. Over $10k between the motor and transmission was sunk into that car and it only had about 20k miles on it at that time hahahahaha! we knew the 1st owner personally, have known this car and all its history since the day it was bought new. My (now ex) wife and his wife were good friends. Me and my ex owned this car for a year before the divorce hit. She got the car (that was paid off! -_- ) in the divorce. When she put it up for sale, I knew I HAD to have it back! So I now have it once again. Since my name was on the title with hers, technically I am still the 2nd owner of this car. ;-) Future plans are to from now on just take good care of it, some little needed cosmetic upgrades, and the ratchet shifter just for my own personal driving pleasure. Otherwise, it is just going to be a fun weekend power cruiser. I will use my worn out but still kicking pickup for daily errands and work. ;-)
@@coyote102076 Hell yeah man, that's quite the great story! Do you have a car page for it on Instagram? I'd love to follow the build!
@@Roxanne3v I do not. All I have is You Tube. I have never been interested in the twitter / Tictock / instagram sites. I do good just to keep up with family on facebook and post things in you tube! hahahaha! NEVER enough hours in a day for my life. I do have a vid of me and the now ex wife taking it out for a little ride, but the video and sound quality sucks. ua-cam.com/video/QlEF1g4XYAA/v-deo.html
After having a 4.0 for 7 years, its fine, its a bit down on power and a lot on sound (sounds a bit like a beehive). Would i buy a S197 again? Absolutley, why not. But i would go for the GT, mostly for Sound.
I don’t care about getting it just to show off I want it to get to point A to point B
This video is 10000000% accurate
Just got a 09 and I’m loving it.
i love my 05 so much!! but i can rarely sneak out with it because of the sound
ThisIsNotTaken0 _ Put in neutral and roll down hill until safe;)
Let the haters hate I'm driving my car, that why I bought it.
Then change back to stock exhaust🤷🏻♂️
It’s worth it bud I love my 09
I used to roll by bmw down the drive way and push it down the block a bit lol
I just bought an 06 v6 and love it!
How many miles
i have an 06 v6 156k miles runs perfectly fine i’ve even modded it alot the whole “ v6 iSnT a ReAl MuScLe CaR “ is stupid never lost a race in mine they’re faster than folks think sound great too just gotta treat it with respect and give her some fun mods
@@KxngTigerThe 4.0 V6 is able to create 240 lbs of torque at only 3,500 rpm. The thing is fast as hell on launch.
@@KxngTigerhow has it held up since you got it?
Already have one I just wanted to hear some other opinions
I love my 05 V6 mustang I was lucky enough to find one with fairly low mileage and it's peppy!
@@rosspruett3637 same here mine also is in really good condition
@@rosspruett3637what’s low mileage to you ?
I'm looking at one that has 70k miles for 5k ... Is that a good deal ?
Yeah I paid $4500 for one with 100k. I’d just give it a good look over. I’m still running mine with 141k I have put two alternators and two batteries in it in that time though. Overall I’m still really happy with it considering that’s only about $600 in parts for a good looking older car. Hope this helped!
Great deal tbh. But if o were you I would go for a v8. Just save a little bit more. I have an 09 4.0 mustang with a 5 speed transmission but I kind of wished I would’ve went with a later model v8. But the v6 is great on has. Looks nice. Especially if it’s stick. They are super relatable aswell
@Ohh Plurism take v8 , you won't regret
you could take that 210 hp and turn it into 450+hp with only a few moderately inexpensive upgrades that fall cheap in comparison to buying a newer, more expensive, and harder to work on model. You save a ton of money not only on upgrades but also on insurance and upfront costs. The liberal amount of engine bay room you have allows you to actually work on your car yourself which is hard to find in newer cars. You also mention at the beginning that the fuel economy is the same in a v8 which is very false lol. If you keep the car under 80 you average about 20-23 high way and like 17-19 city give or take compared to 15-18 highway and 14 city. The great thing about these cars is how easy they are to customize, that's always what a mustang has been. The cold air intake alone will not only improve your cars fuel economy but will also boost your hp, a supercharger which could run you anywhere from 500-5000$ can increase your hp by more than 100 and your torque by a sizable amount. Yes, buying a GT Shelby whatever would be fucking nice but who has the money for that shit lol, you can still get a lot of power out of a v6.
How do I do that. I've a v6
@@jelegance7415 If you're knowledgeable you can attempt yourself, or you can take your car to a garage you trust and have them work on it for you which will cost significantly more but sometimes its better to know it's being done right. You'll find a ton of vids on youtube talking about what i mentioned above, you should probably start with the cold air intake as its the cheapest part to upgrade and makes a very noticeable difference in both sound and performance, its also a relatively safe thing to do on your own in your own driveway.
@@jelegance7415 there are power addeder applications for your 4.0 v6
Vortech supercharger or procharger, turbo and twin turbo front mount system or rear mount systems and there is nitrous.
I have bolt and 91 oct tune and 100 shot wet nitrous system.on my 4.0 v6 mustang. Right now I am looking into buying twin turbo next month
Last week I bought 2006 mustang black with 80k miles at 6500$ and my car is stock but I put led lights and satisfied I'm just 22 years old. ❤
Same bro I bought 2006 88k miles for 6k I love it
is a 2006 mustang worth it for 3k 100k miles?
Yes
Yes
Someone is selling a 2005 premium convertible 2d 133000 miles $1700 but it doesn’t turn on, should I consider buying it ? He said it takes $1300 to repair the problem
If you can, have your own mechanic check it out, and based on what they say u can decide if it's worth the repairs
Bought this as my first car and I’ve had it for 3 years now, never had any problems. I used to beat the shit out of this car like you wouldn’t believe and it’s still working stronger than ever
When he said everyone who owns these cars have re glued the door trim at least once. I felt that I have glue under the entire of both doors
If you want a cheap daily/winter beater these are okay but after owning one for 5 years I regret not buying a newer 11-14 one since they have nicer interiors and are generally faster.
They don't look as good though, and I like seeing mine every time I open the door to the garage.
I agree with you Luis the 11 to 14 3.7 305 hp definitely the way to go for the money. mines A 14 almost Fbo estimated 345 hp. With BMR suspension, 3.73 gears, carbon cobra differential clutch set, mgw transmission mount shifter full exhaust, 93 mpt tune. I love the 14 the most, the older s197s look good, but the 14 is just on another level. It's basically a better s197 all together kinda like a 3vGT/ 370z mustang.
The aluminum thermostat housing on Amazon is a godsend and it's easy to install, takes maybe an hour
I have an 2010 S197, new body style but same 4.0L with the crappy 7.5 open end diff for one wheeler peeler action. Automatic, because I got a good deal on it. I would've preferred stick, but anyhoo. So far the only problem I've had was the notorious thermostat housing. Overall its an extremely reliable car for its age. I got a set of American Racing torq thurst wheels (bullitt replicas mainly) and i put a single Magnaflow Axle back, i feel spending for double would have costed too much, since I live in Canada and everything is 3x more expensive for me. My next mod is a tune, I'm not expecting massive power gains. But I'm curious to try, much like you.
Moral is: Its not fast, but has enough punch to make you're daily drive fun. Fastback is just gorgeous when its all shined up, way I see it, it looks good, sounds good, turns heads, comfortable, practical, RWD, fun and nostalgic. I've had people laugh at me for my Automatic V6, I still love my pony. It makes me just want a 5.0 even more. Im forever sold on Mustang. I'm still gonna put a bit of money into mine, but not a ton into performance. no point in ruining the 4.0s reliability. In all honesty, its faster than you'd expect...its got a ton of torque. HP isnt all that matters folks....
my friend is selling me an 05 with 100k miles on it but he put new rims,tires,headlights, a front splitter and a cold air intake. 5 grand flat. you think i should take it????
Yes
Heck yeah
hell yeah
That is a criminal steal, bro take it before your friend has second doubts.
I have this vehicle very reliable... I had to get a metal thermostat housing.
I just bought one last week and I can't wait to start driving it! She's getting fine tuned for me to make sure everything is good to go. Im so excited!😁
wow lucky girl
I have a 06 v6 convertible I just got, I absolutely love it, the way it looks, the way it drives, absolutely beautiful, and this car is the one I learned to drive standard in too so yea it’s a lot of fun
My 07 has 260.000 and runs very good. And I don't care what any one says these are the best looking mustangs of all time.
How has the transmission held up
I inherited my dad’s 07 5 speed manual V6 with the pony package. It has less than 70k miles on it and runs like a dream. I’ve been slowly working on restoring parts that the Arizona sun beat up, but overall a great car.
I bought a 2006 V6 convertible just a month ago. Needs some TLC but solid and in decent shape. Plan to tinker and enjoy the top down this summer. Have loved Mustangs since I was a kid. Wishlist is a ‘68 so the ‘06 is the version I can afford. I really like it so far.
i like how your genuine n not bias. many people with v6 mustangs think theyre fast and furious drivers. and like you said. its not fast. n its heavy and if the GT of that year made 300 wich is sad. imagine how much slower the v6 is.