Im looking at a black gt premium at Bonell ford in Woburn Massachusetts. Only difference is it has the recaros and shaker audio. 45k msrp. Dealers Asking 41,200. Im gonna offer 39k & hope he takes it. Good video. Enjoy the stang
peter primes this one has the Shaker also, it’s a part of the 401A package. This one doesn’t have the recaros, which is another 1600$ option. With the new 18 coming, your dealer might take your offer. I have heard people getting this trim at 38k brand new, although it is rare. Good luck with your deal 👍👍
Thanks, we thought we had a great deal, and then a friend of ours walked away with a better deal from a different dealership.... i guess a good deal is relative to the buyer.
Taking delivery of a 2017 GT California edition 6-speed manual in an hour after owning 2 Dodge Challengers. I like the Challengers (my last was an RT Shaker) and I felt like I owned the road in the those things, but when I test drove the Mustang I felt like I was a lot more connected to the road, definitely a better handling car. This guy is right in his video, you get a lot more money for your car with the Mustang, a Camaro and Challenger with similar equipment (assuming you have the 6.4 liter RT) are going to cost you 9k more.
I do love Camaros. I was looking really hard at a 2SS, but the price range was nearly 50K. There is something about the look of the Challenger I do not like. I know I am going to take a lot of heat from the Mopar fans, but the challenger looks like a box on wheels. Congrats on your GT/CS. When I decided to purchase this Mustang over the Camaro, I did look at the CS package as I think it looks much better.
Glad you found the info useful James. I am not a car reviewer, rather I just review my own vehicles. With the new MY18, the 17GT PP should have intense incentives at this time and you probably will find very reasonable prices. I no longer own this vehicle; however, I loved it. These few things I pointed out are just my preferences and I was being picky. You will find the IRS is a huge improvement over the old solid rear axle. Good luck on your purchase.
I live in Southern California and I don't see snow down here. I grew up in Maine and saw plenty of snow in my younger years. Fast forward several decades later, when the temperature gets below 40 degrees, I am calling it cold. For the location I am at, the summer tires worked fine in my GT.
Nice job..and surprised at how much I like your racing stripe...looks good..I don't usually like them but yours..yes..I agree with overall evaluation of the S550, I bought a 2017 GT with Performance Package..but not the 401A..and like you am very happy with it and also like you I considered the Camaro but same as you..thought the Mustang looks better and is a much better value when I considered how much more a similar Camaro would cost..
I no longer have possession of this vehicle. I copied the stripes color combo from Bremaro after watching the video of them placing the stripes on a GT350R. I agree, the Camaros are very nice and I am not one of those who bashes the other competitors' vehicles because I own a ford, but rather making an assessment to purchase the right vehicle. If the 2SS was the same price as this GT, I would have purchased it. Not because I did not like Ford, but because I have owned several Mustangs and wanted something different. The 2018 Mustangs are getting quite costly and I don't really like the front end adjustment. Enjoy your Mustang, it is a truly awesome vehicle with a few minor weaknesses that can be fixed.
There are videos in our channel that I spoke to other Mustang owners at car shows. Paul, with his 2016 Stage II Whipple charged S550 has over 40K miles after a year. On the flip side, my friend Dave has his 2016 S550 for over a year and a half and he has less than 3K miles. I have a car I drive to work daily and this Mustang is just for going to the gym and back and occasionally going to car shows and cruises. In Southern California, drivers average anywhere between 12K-24K, and some are much more.
I have my mate from Brizzie staying with me right now in the US. I'm thinking about getting one for $32500; sticker price is $38000. My mate says they sell back home in Ozzie for over $100k, is that for real?
For the last 2 weeks the dealers in MO, or at least near St. Louis and some in IL, have been marking them down $5-$6K. I missed out on that one though. I started dragging my feet when I saw the '18s with the quad tail pipes and instrument cluster...12 months and I may get another good opportunity...fingers crossed!
Michael King wow that is a hellacious deal. I bet if you put that same model and option(s) on the ford website you are going to look at 39k minimum. With the new refresh, I really doubt it will happen again.
25K-30K for the 401A? is that new? I have never seen it go below 38. The MSRP for these are in the 40s. If you can get one for that price, holy cow. I am not sure what your financial situation is or your credit score, but for a 30K vehicle, you might not need anything down. These are common vehicles, not the Shelbys.
hey man liked your review. just have a question is a 2017 gt premium pp. worth 34k with 1k miles? or a 2015 gt premium pp. worth 32k with around 7k miles? best deal?
I see you like the "Premium" option. That is a good choice as often we do regret going cheap on the interior to save a little cash. If you can afford it, the Bells&Whistles in the Premium is a nice package. I am not sure if you are a first time Pony car owner. The reason being is that most owners will modify their rides to a certain degrees. One thing I do like about preowned vehicles is that the owners probably have done some kind of modifications to their rides and you are probably getting those aftermarket for free or a very small asking price. The two options you asked seems like the asking price of 32K for the 15GT is a little high, given the fact that it is 3-4 year old. Even though it said the MY15, but I am willing to bet the vehicle was sold in 2014. The 2017 with barely 1K mile seems like a good deal as the vehicle is barely broken in. You would really have to check the car and who was the owner to see if that car was really beat up. I loved my Mustang when I owned it. If i had to start over again, I would still choose the Premium option over the base model.
Hey thanks for the great video. You mentioned that you do not use this as your daily driver. I have never had a Mustang but considering getting one in a year or as my only car and it is the same model you have. Could you drive this as a daily driver, or would you if you had to? Thanks again for the video.
I used a 2017 Mustang V6 for my daily driver and survived MN winter using 17" Hankook Ventus All-seasons. I have a 2017 Mustang GT now and the previous owner left his Blizzak DM-V2 winter/snow tires on, and I have never been stuck in either vehicle. Just put 2x60lb sand tubes in the trunk over each wheel. Once spring hits, I plan on putting on 19"x9.5" wheels in the back, and 19"x9.0" in the front. The Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires should do the trick year-round, but use the Blizzaks for the winter set in late (to be safer) November through early April. The only issue with owning a single vehicle such as a Mustang or any coupe, is that you have to rent a U-Haul to move big stuff around. A lot of my furniture is foldable with the Mustang in mind so I can move my desks and tables in a couple of trips. This is my daily driver by choice. I went from a 2009 Ford Focus to my first 2017 Mustang, and it has been awesome. Skip the V6 or I4 engine and have fun with the 5.0 V8. With my body weight and the sandbags in winter, my Mustang is just a bit over 4000lbs. And, if you drive more highway than city roads, you can obtain 25-26 MPG if you don't floor it at after every green light or stop sign. All-around, great car, and it is impressive in every way.
Brian Miller hi Brian, I don’t use it as a daily vehicle going to and from work, but I do drive it daily to the gym, leisure cruises, errands, etc... even in the busy LA traffic, I would have no problem with it as a daily driver as it is very comfortable. These vehicles do have limitations such as rear seat space or cargo room (which is none). Even with the stop and go traffic, I still would prefer a manual over an automatic.
Cody Curnutte in the early stages I thought about a whipple and the gt350 rear valence. After I realized I enjoy driving it more just normal rather than pushing it hard, I scratched those ideas. From what I understood is that the lowering springs decreases body roll and increase in the aggressive stance look. Since I don't drive it hard enough to explore that boundary I don't know if that is a worthy investment, but I do see other S550 looking extremely nice with the lowering springs. We are now looking at a Stingray in the future and this S550 might be on the trading block per se.
Gotta ask, does anybody think I would be able to get a good trade in if I tried to trade my 12' GT Premium w/Performance Pack (14,022miles) for a 15-17 GT PPP? Lol
I'm having wheel bearing issues too did it make a tin on tin scrapping noise? i mean how did you notice it had wheel bearing issues? mine is the 2017 gt model in australia. they took the line lock off our models too because we have hoon laws which are stupid
Just happened one day I was cruising back from a Mustang Car Show. On the freeway, I started hearing this humming sound. I work on cars from time to time and I recognized this sound from a previous repair of my friend's truck. It did not affect the driving but the sound was annoying. I took it in the dealership and they diagnosed the rear left wheel bearing being worn out. At the time, the vehicle barely had a little over 6000 miles. The dealership replaced both wheel bearings and was unable to explain why the left one had gone bad. The tires, brakes, rotors, IRS were in immaculate conditions so they knew the bad bearing did not come from extreme driving per se. It might have been just a defective batch of bearings.
Two totally different vehicles as the BMW has better interior material. One of my friends would not buy anything other than BMWs as he has purchased 3 in a row now. Everyone has different opinions and if you love the vehicle, then i believe you have made the right choice and who cares what other thinks.
The bells and whistles are nice, but they are really just preferences. Some of them are just extra options for the dealers to charge additional costs. We still have our S197 and really love it. However, the S550 really out perform the S197.
I had a V-6 before and i thought it was lacking power. Please don't get me wrong, I do like the power when it is needed. But for us old timers who don't abuse these vehicles, do burn outs, etc... the power sometime isn't needed. You can say it's a mental thing when having anything other than that big American V-8. Although the exhaust note from stock is laughable, but I don't think an Ecoboost will ever produce that deep grumbling sound of that big old American Muscle 5.0.
I’m sure you will find a good deal on these. Just keep in mind the 2018s and newer are improved in the hp. Overall, I really liked it. Good luck on your search.
Ezra Schulman brand new 2 years ago was 39.5K. With the refresh and the performance of the 2018, you should be able to buy a really low mileage one for around mid 20s. After a year of ownership, I sold it for 29.5K so I lost about 10K in depreciation. These cars don’t hold values too well, simply put, there are tons of Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers out there.
My buddy has a 15 GT Premium, dailys it every single day, bought it in 15, now has like 40k miles on it, says its the best Daily you can have, lots of power, reliable, easy to drive.
Do you think someone with no credit (not bad nor good) would be able to lease or finance a 2016 model? Or should I try to build credit first? I'm not sure how it all works yet so I am trying to learn as much as I can before I take any action. I'm 20.
Okay I got you. How about if I was looking to buy a secondhand one from an owner rather than the dealership? I plan on purchasing one or the other in May when I will have saved up significant money, about 30-35
I am not a financial advisor so this is just my personal opinion. If you are looking to build credit and have significant amount to put down, might as well finance a small amount and build credit that way. I doubt any dealerships/banks would turn you away if you have a huge amount down as they know you will have equity right away on the vehicle. This is just one way of building credit; however, you can always build credit with a secured loan with the money you already have.
No problem, and again, i am no expert in financing matters so you might want to consult one to be sure. A banking financial officer is a great resource who can provide information on different ways to build credit base on your criteria.
Hugosson the packages that the Premium models come in. The 401 has the Shaker Pro System. Both package have leather, lights gauges, puddle lamps, door sill plates which illuminate, the toggle switches by the navigation screen and etc..
Yes, that's pretty much it. The Shaker Pro System has 12 speakers plus a sub-woofer in the trunk vs the standard 9 speakers for the 400A. It costs an additional 1795 dollars.
I'm looking to upgrade cars soon. Currently have a 2013 v6 PP 6spd. Definitely want a 15+. Would you recommend getting a 15-17 gt fully loaded or saving for a gt350?
Wow, if you can pull that off, I would definitely go with the GT350. You are talking about the King of the Mustang and it is nearly on the very top of every Mustang fan's list. If I could've pulled that off, I would definitely wait for the GT350. Most of the Shelby in Southern California carry a hefty Market Adjustment Price. If you do decide to purchase the GT350, please do a video of the purchase and the delivery, and of course the Voodoo engine music. That sounds from the GT350 never gets old.
codnetzroller I have used different kinds also. The spray is what I used here. Just have to make sure to wipe off the excess that land on the rims and the paint or it leaves spots
Ouch, that can be annoying. You might have to invest in rims cleaners now :). When i wash my cars, i normally dry the wheels first so i can apply tire foams, then i finish drying the rest of the car. When im done with drying the car, the foam is almost dry enough where i can move the car without it spinning off and leave residues.
Terrible compare to other economic vehicles. If you are looking to save gas, I think this is the wrong kind of vehicle to have. Please keep in mind I no longer have this car. For a little over a year that I had possession of it, the average mileage in the city was a little over 13 and the freeway (Cruising to Las Vegas) was around 25. If you like the looks of the Mustang and want to save gas, the Ecoboost model is the way to go.
You must have a bunch of options added, I am seeing a lot of 17 Premium models selling in that price range in Southern Cal as the dealerships are trying to clear the inventory and make room for the 18.
That is a helluva deal if you can pull it off. The base GT is already in that price range, let alone trying to add options onto it. I have not seen a Premium going for less than 39K after rebates and etc. Where are you getting this deal for a premium?
Ahhh OK. At first, I skipped through your video, so I missed the part you mentioned "Southern California". Mustang fan here too pare. Have S197's. Your car is very nice. Enjoy it.
I don't know about being the slowest driver, but i definitely do not push this vehicle, and for good reasons. One, i don't like speeding tickets, i don't think anyone does :) I enjoy the cruise more than just going from stop lights to stop lights. And lastly, i definitely do not want to be part of the UA-cam highlights of running into crowds as Mustangs are so famous for.
Wheels are difficult to keep clean? Your car is black that is difficult all on its own. You can own a white car and you can own a red car..... A black car owns you. I owned a black 2011 5.0 pain in the ass to keep clean
They are indeed a pain in the ass to clean. After owning a 13 Black GT, I thought I was going to get a different color. But when I saw the Black S550 sitting in the lot, it stood out among the other colors and so I made that stupid decision again, guess I didn't learn the first time around. These wheels, especially the front, suck up all the brake dust from that huge Brembo, but they are really good looking. My 13 front wheels weren't difficult to clean as they have only 5 spokes.
Mate I just picked one up yesterday! It is magnetic grey, 6 speed manual, premium, and a ton of grins! I notice you have the performance pack; I didn't get that. I see you have 2 gages above your touchscreen, that I don't have. I guess they come with the performance pack.
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Fair for one person maybe expensive for another and vice versa. Depending on the consumers and the competitions, consumers like myself will always look for a better deal per se. These are not specialty vehicles and with the abundant availability, dealerships will most likely compete to offer the best prices for customers.
The "Fastback" is just a body type of the S550 chassis. You can find the Fastback in the Ecoboost, V-6, or the GT. The "Premium" model is a loaded version of the GT. These include, but not limited to, leather, Sync 3 voice activation system, larger computer screen, Blindside assist "BLIS," reverse sensors, and etc... The Performance pack is an added option on the premium which include the 19" black wheels (look very nice, but very difficult to keep clean of the brake dusts), 3.73 rear differential and stiffer suspension. The base model used to be around 32K, but with the 18 MY, dealers are willing to dip below invoice and I've heard of some consumers purchasing a brand new base model GT less than 30K.
So the Performance package is with the black wheels? How do i know if it is Premium package aswell? Or can it have Premium package + Performance? :C Or is the Premium with Performance package? I have no clue tho but ill buy a mustang probably next year :p
Hugosson the performance package is an added option from the GT model. The premium package is a loaded version of the Base GT such as leathers, sync 3 etc....if you want to have the performance package with your premium, you will have to pay an additional cost.
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It's good to see a realistic review like I would use my own car. Thanks for posting it!
Thanks, no need to be bias with it even though I am a Mustang fan, it is what it is. I do love the car.
Great car you have here man. Thanks for sharing your review on this. Drive safely. 👍😁
Thanks
I like this vid it's honest and is an review that I can relate to. You treat your ride about how I treat mine so good job
Just an unbiased opinion. I am not a Ford fan, but I am definitely a Mustang fan.
thanks, great job. Liked how you put the insert clips in. Thanks for the honesty, nice to have an unbiased review.
Thanks, just learning to use the iPhone/GoPro.
Great honest video , keep it real
Thanks, there are definitely pros and cons.
Very nice review thanks for the details, great car.
i think im going to get that exact car in a few months. soooooo nice
divad44 it’s a very nice car. I no longer have possession of this. Video of a new one will be posted soon.
Generation Asian ooooo you got another car? Another mustang?
GT350, video soon.
Im looking at a black gt premium at Bonell ford in Woburn Massachusetts.
Only difference is it has the recaros and shaker audio.
45k msrp. Dealers Asking 41,200.
Im gonna offer 39k & hope he takes it. Good video. Enjoy the stang
peter primes this one has the Shaker also, it’s a part of the 401A package. This one doesn’t have the recaros, which is another 1600$ option. With the new 18 coming, your dealer might take your offer. I have heard people getting this trim at 38k brand new, although it is rare. Good luck with your deal 👍👍
Great honest opinion,i agree with you
Thanks Deejay, just from a personal standpoint, Im sure there are others who agree and disagree
I have a 2016 and man you didn't lie about the brake dust. It's terrible. The wheels look great but it's time consuming to clean.
Kendrick Salley these wheels do take time to clean, but I loved the looks.
Got 1 3 days ago so far love it
sorry for the late reply.. its a beautiful car for sure
Great video. Good info and nice editing. Good job.
That Mustang sounds jacked - loved that exhaust. I was thing of adding a borla cat back atak system but your axle back sounds great
I don't think you can go wrong with either set up. I still have the resonators in place.
Great job jewing them down on the price!
Thanks, we thought we had a great deal, and then a friend of ours walked away with a better deal from a different dealership.... i guess a good deal is relative to the buyer.
I understand where you're coming from. But just say it already, it is THE most beautiful car in production right now. Imo
Doy Rayburn we agree, the body style is amazing but the king of the looks belongs to the GT350.
@@GenerationAsian don't forget about the Roush
Thanks for the review
I enjoyed your honest review.
Thanks, just my opinion.
Nice review and good looking car. I noticed you properly named the Mustang emblem a horse and not a pony as so many incorrectly do. Enjoy her.
real talk thanks, it is a real enjoyment to drive even though I don’t push it hard.
Taking delivery of a 2017 GT California edition 6-speed manual in an hour after owning 2 Dodge Challengers. I like the Challengers (my last was an RT Shaker) and I felt like I owned the road in the those things, but when I test drove the Mustang I felt like I was a lot more connected to the road, definitely a better handling car. This guy is right in his video, you get a lot more money for your car with the Mustang, a Camaro and Challenger with similar equipment (assuming you have the 6.4 liter RT) are going to cost you 9k more.
I do love Camaros. I was looking really hard at a 2SS, but the price range was nearly 50K. There is something about the look of the Challenger I do not like. I know I am going to take a lot of heat from the Mopar fans, but the challenger looks like a box on wheels. Congrats on your GT/CS. When I decided to purchase this Mustang over the Camaro, I did look at the CS package as I think it looks much better.
Nice review big dawg! Sweet car!!
Thanks bro
You went over everything I wanted to know before trading in my '07 GT Premium for a '17 GT Premium PP thanks man I'm def subscribing
Glad you found the info useful James. I am not a car reviewer, rather I just review my own vehicles. With the new MY18, the 17GT PP should have intense incentives at this time and you probably will find very reasonable prices. I no longer own this vehicle; however, I loved it. These few things I pointed out are just my preferences and I was being picky. You will find the IRS is a huge improvement over the old solid rear axle. Good luck on your purchase.
Thanks!
Also a little older, 56, and ready to buy you the Mustang GT premium for the Camaro 2ss. Only for Summer driving
I drove mine daily to the gym and loved it. I think the Mustang can be a great daily driver.
I live in Southern California and I don't see snow down here. I grew up in Maine and saw plenty of snow in my younger years. Fast forward several decades later, when the temperature gets below 40 degrees, I am calling it cold. For the location I am at, the summer tires worked fine in my GT.
Nice job..and surprised at how much I like your racing stripe...looks good..I don't usually like them but yours..yes..I agree with overall evaluation of the S550, I bought a 2017 GT with Performance Package..but not the 401A..and like you am very happy with it and also like you I considered the Camaro but same as you..thought the Mustang looks better and is a much better value when I considered how much more a similar Camaro would cost..
I no longer have possession of this vehicle. I copied the stripes color combo from Bremaro after watching the video of them placing the stripes on a GT350R. I agree, the Camaros are very nice and I am not one of those who bashes the other competitors' vehicles because I own a ford, but rather making an assessment to purchase the right vehicle. If the 2SS was the same price as this GT, I would have purchased it. Not because I did not like Ford, but because I have owned several Mustangs and wanted something different. The 2018 Mustangs are getting quite costly and I don't really like the front end adjustment. Enjoy your Mustang, it is a truly awesome vehicle with a few minor weaknesses that can be fixed.
One year ownership under 7k miles??? pretty impressive. I
Put 12k on mines because it's my daily driver.
There are videos in our channel that I spoke to other Mustang owners at car shows. Paul, with his 2016 Stage II Whipple charged S550 has over 40K miles after a year. On the flip side, my friend Dave has his 2016 S550 for over a year and a half and he has less than 3K miles. I have a car I drive to work daily and this Mustang is just for going to the gym and back and occasionally going to car shows and cruises. In Southern California, drivers average anywhere between 12K-24K, and some are much more.
Great video mate!
Glad you enjoyed it
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this model is going nuts in Australian waiting lists were 12 months 2 years for the rs
Now that is a loooooooong ass wait, I am not sure if I am willing to wait that long if there is a vehicle I want.
I have my mate from Brizzie staying with me right now in the US. I'm thinking about getting one for $32500; sticker price is $38000. My mate says they sell back home in Ozzie for over $100k, is that for real?
32,500 for a premium is unheard of.
For the last 2 weeks the dealers in MO, or at least near St. Louis and some in IL, have been marking them down $5-$6K. I missed out on that one though. I started dragging my feet when I saw the '18s with the quad tail pipes and instrument cluster...12 months and I may get another good opportunity...fingers crossed!
Michael King wow that is a hellacious deal. I bet if you put that same model and option(s) on the ford website you are going to look at 39k minimum. With the new refresh, I really doubt it will happen again.
What's up loved your review man I'm from the Central Valley these models are going for about 25k-30k what do you think is a good down payment ?
25K-30K for the 401A? is that new? I have never seen it go below 38. The MSRP for these are in the 40s. If you can get one for that price, holy cow. I am not sure what your financial situation is or your credit score, but for a 30K vehicle, you might not need anything down. These are common vehicles, not the Shelbys.
Great video Sr
Thanks, i no longer have this vehicle.
Can you change the color of the lights on the speedometer? Thank you
Berky13 yea
Hello, i got a question about the mustang GT 5.0, is the "Fastback" model the Premium + Performance Package?
OMG, Thanks to Generation Asian, I am going to test drive and try to buy a 2017 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible.
did you end up getting one?
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Illusions of a small shirt for us old timers.
SICK man!!!
Thanks.
Dude, are you driving in your boxers?
you noticed huh!!!!
hey man liked your review. just have a question is a 2017 gt premium pp. worth 34k with 1k miles? or a 2015 gt premium pp. worth 32k with around 7k miles? best deal?
I see you like the "Premium" option. That is a good choice as often we do regret going cheap on the interior to save a little cash. If you can afford it, the Bells&Whistles in the Premium is a nice package. I am not sure if you are a first time Pony car owner. The reason being is that most owners will modify their rides to a certain degrees. One thing I do like about preowned vehicles is that the owners probably have done some kind of modifications to their rides and you are probably getting those aftermarket for free or a very small asking price. The two options you asked seems like the asking price of 32K for the 15GT is a little high, given the fact that it is 3-4 year old. Even though it said the MY15, but I am willing to bet the vehicle was sold in 2014. The 2017 with barely 1K mile seems like a good deal as the vehicle is barely broken in. You would really have to check the car and who was the owner to see if that car was really beat up. I loved my Mustang when I owned it. If i had to start over again, I would still choose the Premium option over the base model.
Mustang is a sexier car..not trying to sound gay...lol. That is a beautiful car..!!
I feel the same way, every time i walk away from it, i just have to glance back.
Hey thanks for the great video. You mentioned that you do not use this as your daily driver. I have never had a Mustang but considering getting one in a year or as my only car and it is the same model you have. Could you drive this as a daily driver, or would you if you had to? Thanks again for the video.
I daily drive mine, a gt of course, it isn't bad at all, milage isn't too bad if you aren't always on the peddle
I used a 2017 Mustang V6 for my daily driver and survived MN winter using 17" Hankook Ventus All-seasons.
I have a 2017 Mustang GT now and the previous owner left his Blizzak DM-V2 winter/snow tires on, and I have never been stuck in either vehicle. Just put 2x60lb sand tubes in the trunk over each wheel. Once spring hits, I plan on putting on 19"x9.5" wheels in the back, and 19"x9.0" in the front. The Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires should do the trick year-round, but use the Blizzaks for the winter set in late (to be safer) November through early April. The only issue with owning a single vehicle such as a Mustang or any coupe, is that you have to rent a U-Haul to move big stuff around.
A lot of my furniture is foldable with the Mustang in mind so I can move my desks and tables in a couple of trips.
This is my daily driver by choice. I went from a 2009 Ford Focus to my first 2017 Mustang, and it has been awesome. Skip the V6 or I4 engine and have fun with the 5.0 V8. With my body weight and the sandbags in winter, my Mustang is just a bit over 4000lbs. And, if you drive more highway than city roads, you can obtain 25-26 MPG if you don't floor it at after every green light or stop sign. All-around, great car, and it is impressive in every way.
Brian Miller hi Brian, I don’t use it as a daily vehicle going to and from work, but I do drive it daily to the gym, leisure cruises, errands, etc... even in the busy LA traffic, I would have no problem with it as a daily driver as it is very comfortable. These vehicles do have limitations such as rear seat space or cargo room (which is none). Even with the stop and go traffic, I still would prefer a manual over an automatic.
Nice looking car. Needs to have lowering springs though.
Thought about that, but was afraid im going to scrape the bottom going over speed bumps.
Generation Asian lowering springs drop it about an inch. Not enough to hit speed bumps. You'd only have to worry about that if on bags or coilovers
Cody Curnutte in the early stages I thought about a whipple and the gt350 rear valence. After I realized I enjoy driving it more just normal rather than pushing it hard, I scratched those ideas. From what I understood is that the lowering springs decreases body roll and increase in the aggressive stance look. Since I don't drive it hard enough to explore that boundary I don't know if that is a worthy investment, but I do see other S550 looking extremely nice with the lowering springs. We are now looking at a Stingray in the future and this S550 might be on the trading block per se.
Generation Asian in all honesty getting competition lowering springs is one of the cheapest mods. A full sr set from American muscle is right at 180.
that is not too bad at all, im planning to get rid of these Pirelli so i am going to wait to see if that will mess it up
Great video! Were those racing strips a factory option or did you add them after yourself?
Mike George hi Mike, the stripes were added on afterwards.
Generation Asian cool was it pricy??
Gotta ask, does anybody think I would be able to get a good trade in if I tried to trade my 12' GT Premium w/Performance Pack (14,022miles) for a 15-17 GT PPP? Lol
I'm having wheel bearing issues too did it make a tin on tin scrapping noise? i mean how did you notice it had wheel bearing issues? mine is the 2017 gt model in australia. they took the line lock off our models too because we have hoon laws which are stupid
Just happened one day I was cruising back from a Mustang Car Show. On the freeway, I started hearing this humming sound. I work on cars from time to time and I recognized this sound from a previous repair of my friend's truck. It did not affect the driving but the sound was annoying. I took it in the dealership and they diagnosed the rear left wheel bearing being worn out. At the time, the vehicle barely had a little over 6000 miles. The dealership replaced both wheel bearings and was unable to explain why the left one had gone bad. The tires, brakes, rotors, IRS were in immaculate conditions so they knew the bad bearing did not come from extreme driving per se. It might have been just a defective batch of bearings.
Very good video
Thanks.
Nice Mustang !!
Thanks
So basically the key word is "replace." If you buy a premium car for 40-50k, why should you have to replace? Will do a hard pass on the Mustank.
How much Tren can you fit in the glove box?
not much... there is no room left after we stuffed it with honey badgers..
I want one but i drive 35000 annually :/
That's even better, you can really enjoy your Mustang then :)
I do about 25,000 in my BMW. Love driving it
Two totally different vehicles as the BMW has better interior material. One of my friends would not buy anything other than BMWs as he has purchased 3 in a row now. Everyone has different opinions and if you love the vehicle, then i believe you have made the right choice and who cares what other thinks.
Jesus Christ youre gonna need some type of tune up every 5k,miles so
Would you have a convertible?
at the time of this vid. there was a Gt convertible in the garage.
This has more bells and whistles then my S197 which are nice but all things considered I'd rather have my GT Premium.
The bells and whistles are nice, but they are really just preferences. Some of them are just extra options for the dealers to charge additional costs. We still have our S197 and really love it. However, the S550 really out perform the S197.
sweetbrandigirl Kom
How is that Roush exhaust legal in Calif.?
john mills dealerships also have these on their vehicles it doesn’t affect the emissions
It’s illegal to remove the cats and just straight pipe it for that obnoxious loudness.
Great at unbiased video! Curiously, if you don’t care about HP why didn’t you get the eco boost premium? Thanks
I had a V-6 before and i thought it was lacking power. Please don't get me wrong, I do like the power when it is needed. But for us old timers who don't abuse these vehicles, do burn outs, etc... the power sometime isn't needed. You can say it's a mental thing when having anything other than that big American V-8. Although the exhaust note from stock is laughable, but I don't think an Ecoboost will ever produce that deep grumbling sound of that big old American Muscle 5.0.
Generation Asian I agree! Thanks for replying
@@GenerationAsian agreed. 😊
Generation, do you still have this car? Any upgrades if so?
have since sold it
I’m reviewing this to buy one
I’m sure you will find a good deal on these. Just keep in mind the 2018s and newer are improved in the hp. Overall, I really liked it. Good luck on your search.
How much did u pay? Im looking at a used version of the same
Ezra Schulman brand new 2 years ago was 39.5K. With the refresh and the performance of the 2018, you should be able to buy a really low mileage one for around mid 20s. After a year of ownership, I sold it for 29.5K so I lost about 10K in depreciation. These cars don’t hold values too well, simply put, there are tons of Mustangs, Camaros, and Challengers out there.
Generation Asian Thanks for the info, why did you sell it?
Ezra Schulman I replaced it with a Shelby
I got ads
How is it on gas tho. Do you always fill up? Im looking at one tho as a daily.
ItAintGaY I average about 14 mpg in the city and that is just normal driving. It is very comfortable as a daily with a little kick if you need it.
My buddy has a 15 GT Premium, dailys it every single day, bought it in 15, now has like 40k miles on it, says its the best Daily you can have, lots of power, reliable, easy to drive.
I do have to agree. The GT is quite comfortable to drive comparing to the SS.
Do you think someone with no credit (not bad nor good) would be able to lease or finance a 2016 model? Or should I try to build credit first? I'm not sure how it all works yet so I am trying to learn as much as I can before I take any action. I'm 20.
Thaison Nguyen Build credit first. Dont spend more than you can afford. There will always be a cool car to buy later when you have money
Okay I got you. How about if I was looking to buy a secondhand one from an owner rather than the dealership? I plan on purchasing one or the other in May when I will have saved up significant money, about 30-35
I am not a financial advisor so this is just my personal opinion. If you are looking to build credit and have significant amount to put down, might as well finance a small amount and build credit that way. I doubt any dealerships/banks would turn you away if you have a huge amount down as they know you will have equity right away on the vehicle. This is just one way of building credit; however, you can always build credit with a secured loan with the money you already have.
Thank you for getting back to me, I appreciate it.
No problem, and again, i am no expert in financing matters so you might want to consult one to be sure. A banking financial officer is a great resource who can provide information on different ways to build credit base on your criteria.
Where did you purchase the racing stripes?
Jahova had the stripes installed at 5 Star tints, they are not the cheapest but I like their qualities.
What Package have thoose gauges in dashboard by ventilation pipes?
Cant find thoose gauges on any model in my country..
Hugosson it’s the Premium Package either 400A or 401A
what does 400A, 401A means?
Hugosson the packages that the Premium models come in. The 401 has the Shaker Pro System. Both package have leather, lights gauges, puddle lamps, door sill plates which illuminate, the toggle switches by the navigation screen and etc..
Whats the difference on 400A and 401A just the Shaker Pro System?
Yes, that's pretty much it. The Shaker Pro System has 12 speakers plus a sub-woofer in the trunk vs the standard 9 speakers for the 400A. It costs an additional 1795 dollars.
I'm looking to upgrade cars soon. Currently have a 2013 v6 PP 6spd. Definitely want a 15+. Would you recommend getting a 15-17 gt fully loaded or saving for a gt350?
Wow, if you can pull that off, I would definitely go with the GT350. You are talking about the King of the Mustang and it is nearly on the very top of every Mustang fan's list. If I could've pulled that off, I would definitely wait for the GT350. Most of the Shelby in Southern California carry a hefty Market Adjustment Price. If you do decide to purchase the GT350, please do a video of the purchase and the delivery, and of course the Voodoo engine music. That sounds from the GT350 never gets old.
Generation Asian the sound, looks and 8,250 rpm is the biggest reason I want it.. I'll update you st the end of the year ;)
SacredSlaya Right on good luck with your search definitely want to make that video of the purchase👍👍👍
Question, what tire wet or shine do you use ?
codnetzroller just a regular armorall tire foam spray
Generation Asian cool, so armor all, thx
Because there are so many different out there, foam ,spray, gel, creme
codnetzroller I have used different kinds also. The spray is what I used here. Just have to make sure to wipe off the excess that land on the rims and the paint or it leaves spots
Ouch, that can be annoying. You might have to invest in rims cleaners now :). When i wash my cars, i normally dry the wheels first so i can apply tire foams, then i finish drying the rest of the car. When im done with drying the car, the foam is almost dry enough where i can move the car without it spinning off and leave residues.
How’s the gas mileage?
Terrible compare to other economic vehicles. If you are looking to save gas, I think this is the wrong kind of vehicle to have. Please keep in mind I no longer have this car. For a little over a year that I had possession of it, the average mileage in the city was a little over 13 and the freeway (Cruising to Las Vegas) was around 25. If you like the looks of the Mustang and want to save gas, the Ecoboost model is the way to go.
Generation Asian why did you get rid of it?
jc50gt bought a Shelby
I got my 2017 gt for 38k but it's not a premium still mean as hell
You must have a bunch of options added, I am seeing a lot of 17 Premium models selling in that price range in Southern Cal as the dealerships are trying to clear the inventory and make room for the 18.
Generation Asian I added some protection stuff on it and it's a fastback brand new no ones driven it but me
I'm thinking about a 2017 Premium GT for $32,500. Brand new. Seems like a good deal!
Michael King just so you know the payments are going to be high it's a big investment but awesome car
That is a helluva deal if you can pull it off. The base GT is already in that price range, let alone trying to add options onto it. I have not seen a Premium going for less than 39K after rebates and etc. Where are you getting this deal for a premium?
The wheels are hella small
no they not.. u just a fuckin idiot
@@showtimetv6327 Im american
@@showtimetv6327they are small
@@showtimetv6327you’re UA-cam channel sucks lol
Who buys a two door sports coupe for room ,want a bigger boot buy a Nissan
You have a sports car drive it like one should had bought a civic 🤨
Bay Area?
SoCal
Ahhh OK. At first, I skipped through your video, so I missed the part you mentioned "Southern California". Mustang fan here too pare. Have S197's. Your car is very nice. Enjoy it.
Thanks, also have one S197.
probably the slowest driver on the road .....in a performance vehicle!? SMH
I don't know about being the slowest driver, but i definitely do not push this vehicle, and for good reasons. One, i don't like speeding tickets, i don't think anyone does :) I enjoy the cruise more than just going from stop lights to stop lights. And lastly, i definitely do not want to be part of the UA-cam highlights of running into crowds as Mustangs are so famous for.
Generation Asian its a sweet ride though for sure.
Wheels are difficult to keep clean? Your car is black that is difficult all on its own. You can own a white car and you can own a red car..... A black car owns you. I owned a black 2011 5.0 pain in the ass to keep clean
They are indeed a pain in the ass to clean. After owning a 13 Black GT, I thought I was going to get a different color. But when I saw the Black S550 sitting in the lot, it stood out among the other colors and so I made that stupid decision again, guess I didn't learn the first time around. These wheels, especially the front, suck up all the brake dust from that huge Brembo, but they are really good looking. My 13 front wheels weren't difficult to clean as they have only 5 spokes.
woodyfive0 but its very satisfying when its clean.
Isaiah Martinez yes it is
Nice video thank you! Subscribing for more!
Thanks Mike, I only record these videos every now and then.
Mate I just picked one up yesterday! It is magnetic grey, 6 speed manual, premium, and a ton of grins! I notice you have the performance pack; I didn't get that. I see you have 2 gages above your touchscreen, that I don't have. I guess they come with the performance pack.
The interior looks so old and simple... I wish they would’ve made it more modern and sport ish
Stfu
You crazy, have you see the old interior dummy
like a sommmbooodeeee
dude do you have a private email i can speak to you on?
Who are you looking for an email from?
the guy in the video
healthy life style changes several entities own this Generation Asian channel. We mostly promote fitness as we are gym rats. Anyone can reach us at genazian@gmail.com. The person in this video is Lou.
KEEP THE 2017 MUSTANG.
It is sold more than a year ago to make way for the GT350.
Pre review pump
prince pete looking to get one? With the 18 refresh out, these older generation should be very affordable.
burning the fuck out of that clutch.....
Flossy ..is that you ?! you r getting whiter?? :)
Not sure who Flossy is. Damn, now that you mentioned it, I do need more sun tan....
nah Flossy drives M5
its this guy ...a youtuber that makes hi tech reviews ... ua-cam.com/video/TjRhJoX3I6A/v-deo.html
:)
an asian driving a mustang lmao. that's new
actually this is old.. sold it and went back to the honda civic
rick ross it’s a converted Honda
Generation Asian loved my civic :) great choice! Very reliable! I have a review of how I enjoyed mine!
It’s bothering me he’s driving in stick
What would you consider a fair price for these in the southern states?
Fair for one person maybe expensive for another and vice versa. Depending on the consumers and the competitions, consumers like myself will always look for a better deal per se. These are not specialty vehicles and with the abundant availability, dealerships will most likely compete to offer the best prices for customers.
Hello, i got a question about the mustang GT 5.0, is the "Fastback" model the Premium + Performance Package?
The "Fastback" is just a body type of the S550 chassis. You can find the Fastback in the Ecoboost, V-6, or the GT. The "Premium" model is a loaded version of the GT. These include, but not limited to, leather, Sync 3 voice activation system, larger computer screen, Blindside assist "BLIS," reverse sensors, and etc... The Performance pack is an added option on the premium which include the 19" black wheels (look very nice, but very difficult to keep clean of the brake dusts), 3.73 rear differential and stiffer suspension. The base model used to be around 32K, but with the 18 MY, dealers are willing to dip below invoice and I've heard of some consumers purchasing a brand new base model GT less than 30K.
So the Performance package is with the black wheels? How do i know if it is Premium package aswell? Or can it have Premium package + Performance? :C
Or is the Premium with Performance package? I have no clue tho but ill buy a mustang probably next year :p
Hugosson the performance package is an added option from the GT model. The premium package is a loaded version of the Base GT such as leathers, sync 3 etc....if you want to have the performance package with your premium, you will have to pay an additional cost.