Is the 2024 Ford Dark Horse Matte the BEST new Mustang muscle car?
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- The Dark Horse is the high performance Mustang. On the outside you will notice the new Matte PPF, 19in forged wheels and extra aero. Under the hood is a 5.0L V8 pumping out 500HP. Is the 2024 Ford Dark Horse Matte the BEST new Mustang muscle car?
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I love my mustang. I think coupes and muscle cars are underrated. When people drive my manual mustang or I take them for a ride they have a smile on their face. It's something else.
It's about 8pm in Japan, just finished dinner (burger and fries), watching Raiti's Rides. I'm basically sedan guy, but Mustang has been something so special to me since seeing 4th generation of Mustang for the first time.
you born in USA?
Thanks for watching from such a far distance!
@@mysticmind3377 I was born in Japan and I'm Japanese.
@@RaitisRides Watching videos on your channel is really a good habit!
Mustangs have been special to me since I was three years old in 1964 and I and my family went to the World’s Fair in Flushing NY and the 1964 and half was on display, the first Mustang. It was so exciting. It was as the our eyes were about to pop out of our heads. I’ve never lost my love for Mustangs. Even when there was a generation in production that wasn’t so hot I could always look for a previous generation and find a good used example. Fortunately for the last dozen years or more they’ve returned to the original series design cues and the performance numbers are up so new examples today are pretty glorious.
Joe I bought a 2023 Shadow Black Mustang GT and it still moves my soul. The car had six miles on it when I bought and it never gets old driving it and it’s just a Mustang GT!!!!! Great review as always you’re the man Joe. ✌️
Joe is like the cool big brother we all wish we had. Awesome guy!
He reminds me of a cool sports teacher.
Been watching Joe reviews cars for 4 years now, sometimes I forgot he already got a million subscribers, wow. Keep up the great work sir🤙😎👍.
Thanks for being in the journey with me Kenny!
As a young child in Australia we holden V8 and Ford v8. The sound bring joy and my
heart ❤️. Love it
Love the wheel and tire package on this Dark Horse. Excellent piece of American machinery.
Great looking pony - 80k is pretty wild though
Car pricing overall is insane
I miss the GT 350 but this dark horse is a really nice car and that matte black fits it perfectly.
I miss the GT350 as well
Me too.
I prefer the Blue Ember Metallic myself, but this still looks good
I’m glad you are digging it! Blue Ember seems to be the color of choice
Great review, couldn't agree more on the screens. One thing nobody mentions and I never realized until recently, is the brakes on the Dark Horse stopped from 60-0 in just 86 feet according to Motortrend. The 2020 GT500 CFTP came in at 94ft. 2020 GT 350 is 95, and the 2021 Mach 1 was 96ft.
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing that great info!
Joe after watching your videos I always say to myself Mo .. Joe walks the walk and talks the talk .. as always a great video and most important informative thank You Joe .
That’s so awesome of you to say! Thanks for having my back!
You know you are doing well in life when you are driving thr Apostle to the Muscle Cars. This is amazing!
As always sir, great video…also hope you and everyone at raitis rides had a great thanksgiving…
That’s really awesome of you to say! It was super wonderful!
In my Dark Horse, I will be mean old Mr. Hand! No eating in my Dark Horse!
Great review Joe, and love the Mustang 👍🤙
You do make me laugh... 😂
I’m glad I can make you laugh and bring you my passion for cars!
Hi Joe, Great video because you identified the actual need of the center console in a muscle car. I purchased my first sports car at 59 years and I instantly filled my new 2024 mustang GT with all those pictures of the complete losers who said I was having a mid life crisis. my mustang has the improved six speed and I'm loving it. I didn't get the Magna Ride suspension. Tell you viewers why Ford optioned my car this way. I am fully loaded with the Recaro Seats and the Vapor blue night pony.
That is so awesome to hear Robert! I’m glad you pulled the trigger and didn’t listen to the haters!
love that speech talk motivation!! fr nobody should decide on you
This Dark Horse stands out very well! Nice, Joe!
I’m glad you are digging this one
I just picked up a 2020 Shelby gt350 heritage edition Joe! Took me a while to find one that was available but I got it! Absolutely love the car. Debated a dark horse but I had to go Shelby I like the interior better and the body lines better on the gt350.
You did it so right Tim! Congrats!
You're a Smart Man...enjoy that timeless beauty ....GT350 all the wayyyyy....
@ thanks 😊 I really love this car it’s gorgeous with the Wimbledon white and guardsman blue stripes.
That sound is legendary
I own a 6-speed dark horse. It is an amazing ride. Go drive one. You will love
It.
I don't know why anyone would buy an automatic sports car? I bought a GT350 because of the flat plane crank and the manual gearbox.
@@blakerhYounger folks and folks who don’t have anyone teaching them how to manual.
You have a keeper!
Trust me so did I!
@@ajdub5oh nice car for $30к.
As the owner of a S550 PP, I really like the Dark Horse in some aspects, but not all. Not a fan of the digital screens, even if you can get some cool digital clusters, but analog is where the business is. I did a tune, JLT intake, MBRP x-pipe, and Ford Performance Borla exhaust and Koni dampers, I am completely happy. Oh, and 6M trans. Automatic might be faster, but not engaging. I am kissing 500HP and am completely happy. Being that I am in Germany, I get to totally enjoy the full performance of the car. Being in Sindelfingen, where MB are made, I love the American muscle V8 sound, although the AMG 63 motors and exhaust do sound pretty good. The price is the big turn off though. Might need to see if I can get a test drive in one when I come back to the US next year on vacation to see what I am missing, but I don't think it is too much, especially with the right mods. Great video.
You have a keeper!
Hey, I’m in Germany and just purchased a 2022 PP1. Where did you get your work done to your car at? Do you have any recommendations as far as shops? I’m mostly familiar with the Hessen and Rhineland-Pfalz area.
@@jd5230 Not in your area unfortunately. I get my stuff off American Muscle or CJ Pony Parts. I have a guy where I live that does my work in Schwarzwald and his Shop is called Gas Dogs in Calw.
Great review! My favorite part of the car is the center console as you explained very accurate and thoroughly. I have a gt coming hopefully it'll be done this month but I think mines will come with one for all my upcoming photos as well!!
That is so great to hear!
I used to own a satin black wrapped car, I will never do that ever again lol. A black car is hard enough to maintain, a satin finish is even harder, but a black satin finish? Literally the devil lol
Really? Harder to maintain than a normal black car?
@ Yes, much harder. You gotta think with paint you’re able to polish scratches and scuffs out due to the clear coat. But with a wrap that’s not an option. And, it’s much easier to see scratches with a satin black wrap.
Great great car..but they cheap out on the interior appointments..but guess they will improve as they go on..thanks Joe and Steven for this exciting segment 😀
I wasn’t a fan of the black vinyl on the hood but with the matte ppf this is one of the best looking new sports cars I put it above anything from Germany for sure
That is so awesome to hear!
Matte finish is insane..dark horse is so nice
Man I love the dark horse. I would say a matte white would look great with the Black dark horse accents.
Thank you for bringing it to us Joe!
Owned mine over a year now and I just don't mind the dash. I have no problems with it. I'd prefer if they put the hvac controls on those lower buttons but that's about it. The conrols aren't even that bad to use on the screen. It's pretty well thought out.
This my favorite color. Last few cars l bought were that grey metallic. On this Mustang, it's perfect.
Love it!❤
You have very good taste!
Nice looking with the matte PPF. I know the market is high right now but if you want it that’s what they cost.You can get the PPF later but in the end it’s better right from the factory and new. The Mustang GT with the Supercharger factory installed is around $50,000 base model but it is a great price ✊Thanks Joe💎
Great input! Thanks for taking the drive with me
Would get this only for the sounds it makes! Wauw!!!
*Joe, great, very fun(ny) video again ,thanks thanks
Nice video keep up the great work Joe
You got it Marcus
Looks amazing! Love the matte!
I totally agree with you man!
@ Mr Joeeee back at it again! Keep it up!
I've love American Muscle, and I don't know why but I really want the Dark Horse, I'm currently saving for it, and can't wait to own one !
Edit: I own a s650 Ecoboost, and I'ma trade it in for a dark horse when I get there !!
...you know it's gonna be a good upload when the towel comes out! "A Toyota Corolla moves you body, a Mustang (Dark Horse) moves your Soul!" - Raiti
Thanks for quoting me!
@@RaitisRides I feel it should go on a t-shirt to ring in the New Year! "A Corolla moves your body" on the front "A Mustang moves your soul." on the back!
Yes of course & I would buy this car for sure.
Ill share with you Joe. I owned a gt500. My 2024 mustang gt actually handled better. But I miss going on throttle with 760 ponies! I'm getting a c8 zo6 in the summer. Later down the road I'll supercharge that beast. Then it will have the proper torque. 😊
As aways, another great review, Joe, your attention to detail is top notch! But I must be old. Actually I am. When I see a matt finish on a car, I get the urge to want to hit it with some 2000 grit sandpaper. I have loved Mustangs since April 17, 1964. And this is another nice Mustang for sure, but the matt finish just doesn't work for me, looks like primer on a rat rod with the finish coat missing, but maybe that's what it's trying to be, kind of like buying a new pair of jeans that have rips in them?
Trust me I get what you are saying!
hey Joe love your Mustang reviews always on point. BTW Joe i had a choice of a green 2019 Bullitt or a Dark Horse , i choose the Bullitt
Thanks for having my back! I like the way that you think Larry!
Joe , you were on point in this episode ❤
F the trunk …..the people that are interested in the trunk are definitely not buying this pony ……lol…
And if that’s not good I got a nice Prius station wagon I can sell you 😂
Hey, Joe even though I am a chevy guy, this Ford looks and sounds great, and is reasonably priced.😊😊😊.
I totally agree with you Dejon
Not a Matt finish guy, but I am with you on getting a manual. We are losing manuals very fast. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this the last naturally aspirated V8 with a manual left after the Camaro goes away? Holy Cow!? that Matt finish film is $5995!!!!!! That's crazy!
Beautiful ride 🔥🔥🔥👍🏿🇺🇸
Totally agree with you
"I'm sick of listening to others and I want a Mustang" was the literal phrase I uttered last night, what a nice coincidence!
It was meant to be!
Me too a few months ago but it was wasn’t a Dark Horse or anything close 🤣
I really like the car. The dashboard is the only zonk Ford went with. Other than that its a sweet car. My dad gave me his 2003 mustang convertible GT. Im going to do something cool to it . Low miles also so im pretty stoked.
Non Handling Package, is my dream ride !!!
I hope you can make the dream happen
Greetings from Puerto Rico. The Dark Horse is priced at $107,000 in Mayagüez Ford.
I'm not a Mustang guy AT ALL but this finish is supperbb.
so you dad got you the Toyota, SORRY
@@phantomstratocaster Thanks keyboard warrior. Blocked buh bye..........
Midway through the video as he was taking the turns I said this guy is good at driving 🎉🎉 😂🎉🎉
Damn! That thing is fire! (Sorry for my swearing)
Trust me Johnathan I know how you feel
Great looking car! I've had black cars; they look great as long as you maintain them properly.
This is so true! The PPF will definitely help with that
Had to go out of state to get my dark horse, the very few that were local were all automatic, I had to have the 6-speed with recaros, vapor blue metallic, had it for about 6 months she's got about 500 miles on her now, i daily a 13 GT, 6-speed factory 373!
Joe, Thank You…I appreciate the Ford Review
Soul pleasing you right! i seen you hit them turns like a racer!
Thanks man! i appreciate that!
I have to say I just love the sound
Music to my ears for sure!
Ford the leader in recalls!🤓
Not to sure about that.
"Dear Tony, please tell my hubby to get me one of them bad boy 24 Dark Horse Mattes for my Christmas," texted Lori
You are freaking hilarious my friend!
Great video and thanks
You are so very welcome
Hi Joe I'm back .😉I miss your reviews.❤Joe ❤Lori❤Steven❤🙏🙏🙏
I love dark horse 🐎 look good car 🚗 and Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
Oh naw, I wouldn't mind seeing the trunk. That's where I found out about how good the handling the Camaro had in one of those videos u had in there. Hopefully they still had the spare tire and or possibly a subwoofer back there. Or at least a fire extinguisher with a NOS sticker on it or something.😕🙂🤓😎🤠😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸
I see what you did there!
Just wowww😩🔥🔥🔥🔥..Im a POV fanatic. And yes yes yes the Ford Mustang Darkhorse is moving as blindly quick as a Porsche. I see why Fords goal is to beat Porsche. They can do it. Love GMC. Love Ford. Love America 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
You dont have to drag the onscreen ac controls Joe, you can just tap them and they incrementally change.
Yeah but if you want exact you have to drag
@ Theres only three levels for heat/cool seats. Yeah for the climate temp control you may have more taps but you should be in the ballpark.
Best looking mustang I've ever seen.
Oh wow that is a serious statement!
This looks and sounds amazing 🤤🤤
It is music to my ears for sure Vincent!
Great content
my money running on the dark horse baby ,my heart is telling me it's the lucky one
With this Dark Horse, let’s go ON THROTTLE!!
Unless this is a demo car I don't think he should be going ON THROTTLE in a car with 15 miles on m it.
I’m getting 15.5 mpg from my DH with HP and the 10 speed automatic , 3.55 rear gears
That is so fantastic to hear!
i love the new mustangs! they fell way more safer reliable and stiffer than back in the day!
This is so very true!
The Boss 302 package with rear seat delete is the real deal
Oh heck yeah!
Love the Mustang S650s!!
You have great taste Tom!
I currently have a mustang gt pp1 with magneride, blast to drive. Im gonna keep it for couple of years then if i decide to trade it will be a dark horse.
Good plan! I am glad that you are enjoying this one.
The netal dead pedal is a preference thing for you personally, I hate the metal.
The new look of this mustang has grown on me
I usually go straight to the on throttle lol.
That is so awesome!
Yes it is. It’s the last standing muscle car!!! Those screens are the biggest zonk to me and the price! Without the matte, it’s still $11k more than my 2022 Mach 1 with handling package and I have same leather seats (heated/cooled).
Best-looking muscle car out there
The last of its kind
another great video with raiti
I think the reason they didn’t do the door cups where the handle is, it’s because that would scratch when you reach in to open your door?
Well you will be scratching the paint
Wow! Awesome Mustang!!
“Enough is enough”… LMAO 😂
Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you and this Mustang
I’m nearly a year and a half into my current wait. Crazy how long it’s taken, and still is, but considering a new GT is now pushing the upper $60’s and my DK keeps its price when ordered at $72 I might as well stay with it. It’s the only DH fully loaded that’s at $73. You build one now it’s in the $80’s which is ridiculous. Happy I stayed with it, bc it’s the cheapest I’ll ever have it
How would you compare that to your ZL1
My ZL1 would eat this for lunch!
That car would be sweet if it had a six speed manual transmission to go with that handling package.
I’m right there with you
My personal preference that car with that 6 speed and I’m sold
I am all about the manuals for sure!
80k for a coyote is wild, wild West stuff man
That is where we are at Bryan.
@@RaitisRides It's a weird pricepoint. I could see Ford honestly getting away with Porsche-like collectible editions in the $80-150k range - these mustangs are just cool and could reach a wide market for collectors and enthusiasts. $80k isn't quite enough to feel worth it as an investment - but also feels too much for to spend on a "regular"(-ish) Mustang.
nice looking ride ...
Thanks for letting me share it with you Rich!
Hey Joe any brands you recommend regarding a radar detector? I've looked at a few but there's so many out there so I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!!
Just past the middle of this video, I got an ad with this gal's husband lying down, with a "pitched tent" under the covers. His wife says she can't keep her eyes off of it! Those ads on UA-cam are getting cray-cray.
Not a fan of the dash, looks like they went to Best Buy and picked up a few lap tops! Maybe its my age yet I don't need big screen, just nice gauges.
Buttons for controls please
Tell me about it!
I'm a simple man: I can't row my gears, I'm not pulling out my wallet!
You are a gentleman and a scholar
Just get her in a manual
@@TheLastDragon5agreed
Ford mustang dark horse
That's why i still have my mustang and didn't trade in for a Corvette. Come on chevy! What's wrong with you.
Now that's an idea! I'm thinking of trading my custom ordered 1320 for something like the M2, RS3 or possibly another stang. IDK , I've owned 3 of them I'm the past and went with a Challenger for something different as the Mustang's basic body style hasn't changed much since I had my 16gt. I had a black car once and said never again as it was the absolute worse car ever to try to keep looking clean. Now with the coating it may be easier to live with since I usually just go thru the car wash rather than washing it myself. Only problem is I'm sure it's not a cheap option and I think I like the looks of a loaded GT more than the dark horse. Something about the front end looks weird to me. I think it's the blacked out area. But this combo does seem to hide it better. Really leaning towards the RS3 though as driving a rwd year round in NW Ohio is getting old.
Oh wow! Good luck on your decision.
"The cheap comes out expensive." Well said, grandma!
Nice gasm!
I’m glad that I could share it with you! 😂
This or the Z06?
Z06 easily.
Agreed: screens suck.
Especially these two giant ones.