How Does the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fit In Mustang's History? | Edmunds
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr gets the keys to the 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost. In this video, Elana talks about how the turbocharged four-cylinder Mustang fits in with the history of V6 and V8 Ford pony cars and takes a closer look at the entry-level Mustang's new 2018 interior and options.
Q: What's new on the 2018 Ford Mustang?
A: The digital dash offers a ton of customizations with a range of gauge designs and information display options. It's part of an overall improved interior that is brighter and more appealing than any previous versions of the sixth-generation Mustang. Another option that's well worth the money is the MagneRide suspension, which improves ride comfort and handling. The 10-speed automatic is also new, and it's well-matched to the EcoBoost engine, keeping the four-cylinder in its power range throughout various driving conditions. There are also some minor exterior design changes, including a slightly lower hood line.
Q: What kind of engines are offered on the 2018 Ford Mustang?
A: Your choices range from the 310-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder in the base model (2017 was the last year for the V6) to the 460-hp V8 in the GT. If you're really serious about performance, there's also the 526-hp high-revving flat-plane crank V8 in the Shelby GT350. While the four-cylinder can't compete with the V8 GT in a straight line, it's plenty peppy and fun to keep revved up around corners, plus it gets 21 mpg in city driving as opposed to 15 mpg for the GT.
Q: Which 2018 Ford Mustang has an independent rear suspension?
A: All of them, now! Ford first switched the Mustang to an independent rear suspension in 2015 with the sixth generation. After decades of solid rear axles, it made waves in the Mustang community. The latest version is the best-handling Mustang ever, with crisp, responsive turn-in and no body roll.
Q: Which 2018 Ford Mustang should I buy?
A: What interests you about the Mustang? If you want that real muscle-car rumble and effortless acceleration, the GT is your best bet. However, if you love the style and history of the Mustang, and want an economical daily driver that looks fast, is fun to drive and has good trunk space, see if the EcoBoost meets your needs. You can read our full review for a comprehensive breakdown of the different models.
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I don't care for the review. The low RPM lag you're talking about is solved by digging deeper into the gas pedal. It downshifts, then goes! The price tag you're talking about at $40k relates to the options it has. The same exact features with the V8 is $50k. The Ecoboost is 32MPG on the highway, and the V8 is 26MPG. The cars serve 2 totally different price points and needs for their respective drivers. For me, I need the 32MPG for the large amount of highway driving that I do saving me $10 per fillup. When I get off the highway, I still get nice performance for "play" mode.
That car has a ton of options on it to be at 41K. My convertible with wheel and stripe package (I took off the stripes) Premium was only 39K. The twelve inch gauge display adds several thousand, as does the performance package. She should also do her research and would know she has the 3.55 rear end instead of the 3.31. Lot's of people that don't know how to drive complain about the eco boost Mustang. I love mine. Wish I could get anywhere close to 31 MPG though!
@@daddy752022 I say the same, If you know how to drive the car its a dream. If you are really in tune with the car you can make it rip.
I find the car goes when I ask it to go. I bought an Ecoboost premium used for $20,000. It has the heated and cooled seats, large touch screen, fog lamps etc. It's a great daily driver. And if you like driving curves or autocross it's more balanced than the V8 so has a lighter front end and performs better in those conditions.
Remember you are talking about media people. They are spoiled and represent the manufacturers V8's. American journalists can't speak about the merits of fuel economy and fun. Bonus is knowing that a V8 fits.
Agree 👍 I own a 2016 ecoboost mustang getting the 2018 this weekend and people who don't like the ecoboost don't understand how to drive the ecoboost properly there's a way to go through the gears so it knows when you want power or don't want so much power. I hear other people complain exactly like her just the same then other reviews love it see what I mean...
0-60 ratings for the Ecoboost are only 1 second longer than the GT. MPG close to 30 on the highway--something the V8 could only dream of. Same body design. Almost ten grand less than the GT. Cheaper to insure. Great option for someone wanting a Mustang but also not interested in payments approaching a mortgage and large checks to write to the insurance company.
My '16 hit 31 pure highway with the old six speed auto running 93 octane. The 10 speed should about match that. That's something that a lot of reviews don't mention, too. The Ecoboost thrives on 93. Fuel economy and power noticeably increase. Dyno measurements show as much as a 25 hp difference between 87 and 93 at the wheel.
300 HP and 30 MPG = Good Hair Day
I came for the v8 crybabies.
You mean the reviewer?
I came for all the butt hurt Ecoboost owners right after she says “it feels slow.”
@@TheCdM1981 It feels slow but its not you mean...lol
@@TheCdM1981 She'w on crack
I hate that reviewers always review the top in specs with all the additional equipment.
I’d love a real base model mustang review, no add ons or premium package
I think Ford or the dealerships that loan these out for review purposely give them premium package cars so they're a little more impressive. Makes it more likely they'll get a favorable review than a bland base model. However, I just ordered a base model ecoboost with the 101A package from the factory. As you said, I can't find a single review on that trim level.
I love my ecoboost 2018 mustang!!! Am so happy with it!!!! But
I got the base price one, no need to go broke on the GT when it is just a second longer in speed form 0 t0 60 (5 seconds)
I have the base ecoboost with the 10 speed. Love the car.
@@magooshoots I'm looking for a used 2018 but not having the premium package is a deal breaker for me. I'd even take a convertible (bleh) over a base hardtop model because the Apple Carplay system is so good it's a must and leather seats do make the car much more impressive. How you feel about the car is a huge part of the experience of owning it. Plus you get cool and heated seats, interior lighting, more speakers and an amp, pony projectors in the mirrors, heated mirrors, blind spot monitoring, backup sensors, LED fog lamps, a bit of spoiler, aluminum door handles. It's a lot of small things but a lot of them that the car feels incomplete without.
The performance package, 8'' tachometer screen, magneride suspension, and the safety package, which includes adapative cruise control instead of standard, and such as a heated wheel and lane keeping are all really nice, but not break the bank nice. Those are cool options but not necessary. I plan to pay $900 for the cluster panel when I get mines and just install it. Cheaper than getting the performance package to add it, by the way you also need the PP to option magneride. Those things add multiple thousands, but the premium package is a must unless you want your car's interior to look like its from the 90s.
I do wish I could get all the options, they're all impressive tbh, but so much money on top that It's hard to find a used spec'd out model.
Owned the 2018 for 5 months and I love it
EcoBoost or GT?
@@martingiang2267 Ecoboost
I’m sorry, but you must have not driven the car for very wrong becuase you said it makes more high end power then low end power. its actually the exact opposite
Thank you. That bothered me so much. Lol
Yes, the turbos are good for the abundant torque that comes in at the lower RPMs but runs out of breath as tach goes past 5,000 so you have to short shift. I think only the Porsche has linear power throughout the rev band.
came to comment section to say this. I try to race shorter lengths because this car sucks after about 70 m/hr
@@bishoymansy7069 I mean, this engine (tune) is neutered. Its the same 2.3 from the RS and people are getting great numbers out of them. Yes, the Mustang does weigh more than an RS, but not by all that much. Hell, getting the Ford Performance Power Pack Tune makes it a different car. Going into custom tuning, it goes even further with just some simple bolt-ons.
@@lynex83 I can confirm the performance add ins. Test drove a 2019 stock EcoBoost ane felt pretty slow to my 16 ecoboost with the Ford performance stuff
so, as a professional reviewer, why would you NOT check to see IF the performance car you are driving was set up or programmed to perform as performance over just the basic packages??????
why would you do a review without the work
The ONLY problem with the Ecoboost Mustang is that we've become spoiled by massive horsepower and torque numbers. It's a stigma in the mind of every pony car buyer that they HAVE to have the V8. Honestly, there was a time between 1972 and the late 90s that Mustang GT drivers would have killed to have the power numbers that this Ecoboost has. That said, if you want to save money on gas and insurance, go for the Ecoboost. Price wise, as I type this out (December 2018) I can find dealer closeouts and get a new 2018 GT for $30k. BTW, get Car and Driver has far more impressive testing numbers for the Ecoboost then shown here.
Spenser Hawk Hear, hear! I remember when the gas crisis of the late 70s basically neutered all of the muscle and pony cars - remember the Mustang II? I’m very happy to own a 6-speed manual transmission 2018 Mustang ecoboost. I get to decide which gear I need to be in, when I need or want to be in that gear. With 91 octane (don’t have 93 in SoCal), you get all of the advertised torque feel, and with even a little spirited driving (it’s my daily driver, but on weekends...) I have very little problem hitting 28+ mpg with mostly highway driving. On my average week, I get somewhere between 26-28 mpg driving my daily commute (40 miles to and from home). I used to fill up with 89, but since I usually fill up weekly at the 10-12 gallon mark I decided it was worth the extra $1-1.20 a week to squeeze out as much performance as I can.
My car only has an aftermarket exhaust (custom made, with 2.5” piping replacing the 2.25” piping, deleted resonator swapped with MagnaFlow #12268 1 in/2 out muffler, straight piped to 4” custom tips), and a K&N drop in filter. No tune yet, as the car is still under warranty and I don’t want to buy the Ford performance option just yet. I may do so in the future, but do not like the fact that though you keep the 3yr/3600 mi engine warranty, you lose the 6 yr/60,000 mi power train warranty.
Why would you review a turbo 4 Mustang with performance package option, an option few are going to get, and then spend much of review complaining the performance pack feels like a performance tweak, i.e. stiffness, etc?
IKR, the premium package is a must though, well worth it, otherwise the car feels pretty bare in features. Performance pkg is only for tracking really, the 8 inch tach and adjustable magneride suspension would be great on a used model, yet require the performance pckg, bummer.
I have a 2019 EcoBoost Mustang... Love it.. Sure a 5.0 would be better, but I am into a Mustang for a lot less.. Still have the cool factor and everyone is interested in the car.
I love my 2017 Ecoboost Mustang premium. It's a great daily driver. I bought it used for $20000.
Lynda Hammel really cause I want one but don’t know if it should be my Daily driver
@@jayybee2920 sure why not? It's also good on curves because it isn't as front heavy. And it handles well and is good on gas.
@Baltimore_ Best89 26,000 miles. I have 36,000 on it now.
@baltimore_best899did you end up getting it
The test drive sold me. Literally, i came back after 2KM drive and put down a deposit. A 2020 EB Premium sits in my driveway and it has been beyond all my expectations. I tend to agree with most comments, she's not reviewing it, she's complaining about it.
95% of Mustang buyers are buying legacy and a frickin MUSTANG! This is where she fails. Either review it as a car or a Mustang but not both.
0-60 in 5.3, and the 1/4 in 13.6 @ 100.4 mph..Not bad for a heavy four-cylinder turbo!
Stangology 5.0 not to mention RWD
I have the 2022 base Ecoboost mustang with a wheel and stripe package, 101A equipment package, active exhaust, and some other things. I absolutely love this car. It's my daily road car, I drive alot, and it's the best car I've ever had. Gets a steady 27.7 mpg and no I don't want a Subaru. Ive owned many cars, including many new cars and trucks, from Toyota to Ram- this is an amazing comfortable road car
My wife has a 2018 Ecoboost manual and I never lack for power in low rpms of 1st or 2nd gear. I think the car is as much fun as my 2016GT.
its not all about power my friend its abouy feel and sound. thats wer the 4 and v6 fall flat. i had the v6 nothing wrong just didnt have a beating heart like my v8..
Jesus H Medrano I love my coyote engine, sounds amazing with the cat back I put on.
@@CarStory same here bro. i put the mbrp street wat did u put on it?
Jesus H Medrano i got the ford performance by borla sport cat back. Sounds really good.
Hey two questions for you man! How is the actualy fuel economy? How does the stock exhaust sound? Im about to buy a mustang and im looking for some first hand info,thanks!
Honestly, the eco boost is alright. I’ve driven both and I would obviously choose the coyote over the ecoboost but if you want something that has a little pep that is more fuel efficient than the B8, this is for you. I had a 07 Civic si and it really feels like that car. If you get this, I recommend a tune and a cold air intake👍
In your Edge ST review, you complain because it's not always in sport mode. In this review, you complain because you're driving a care with a performance package and it behaves like a performance car most of the time.
Pick a side.
I got the manual, and the car feels great with it. Very responsive and fast.
Very interesting review, Elana. I recently considered the exact model you tested and I'm the sort of driver you suggested it would appeal to. I wanted a car that was suited for early Sunday morning drives on the mountain roads here in the Pacific NW. At the same time, I needed a car that would accommodate a large dog and small teenage daughter in the back seat along with my wife in the passenger seat. (Sorry, Miata) I wouldn't have considered the Mustang had it not been for the enthusiasm of my daughter who hoped to inherit it in another couple of years when she starts driving. What I didn't need (or want) was a five liter V8 with the attendant fuel inefficiency.
All in all, I was impressed. The Mustang was quick and with the performance package it handled very well. I don't have to commute every day so the negatives you noted about driving in urban traffic didn't matter that much. Despite the positives, however, I found that the GTI was a better match for my priorities so my daughter, despite her protests, will have to accommodate herself to waiting a while to get a Mustang.
I own the convertible version of this car, and I'm old enough to have thrashed an SVO in 1984 and a Mach 1 in 1971. I can tell you that my 2018 is head and shoulders above those cars. I got the premium package a year old with 25k on clock and spent $15k less. I'm pretty happy. Does the 10 speed hunt around a little? Yeah, but you get used to it and it gets used to you pretty fast.
I have an 2013 frs and have an opportunity to get a 2018 ecoboost really cheap due to a family friend and I have been so torn if I want to get rid of my car because I've had it for over 5 years and love it so much. Any EcoBoost or BRZ/FRS/86 owners have any thoughts+opinions?
I've used the rear seat on the passenger's side. There was leg room if you're 5'9" or less and move the passenger seat forward. There is still good leg room for the passenger. I like the option rather than only having a 2 seater.
Good review. If I got the PP I wouldn’t get the Premium trim. Honestly I think for the Ecoboost and the GT the base trim or with just a couple options is an incredible value and comfortable as a daily but still fast and fun.
May I ask, is this color the velocity blue or kona blue? Thank you
I would say velocity - I have a kona blue its much darker
That $41k price is not at all realistic to what they actually sell for. '18 Ecoboost Mustangs Premiums with the Performance pack and digital dash were selling for $27,500 since January of this year. I know because I was shopping for one and bought my Focus ST instead (for $19k out the door, Ford never sells at sticker). And like you mentioned, you shouldn't be getting all those options on an Ecoboost anyway. You can either get a base model with the Performance pack and manual transmission for $23k or a Premium with the 10 speed for $26k. That covers either the customers that want a RWD tuner car or those that want a nice comfortable and stylish daily driver/weekend cruiser.
At those prices and those trim levels I feel like the Ecoboost equates to the very first generation of Mustangs more than any other Pony cars that have been sold since the 80's. People forget that the original Mustang was a tiny, affordable, lightly optioned cruiser with good looks and just enough power to be fun. That's exactly what you get from a new Ecoboost and at the prices that they actually sell for nearly anyone with the credit for a new car can afford one. Only reason I didn't get one is because I fell in love with the '18 GT Premium with Magnaride/10 speed SO much that I knew I had to go extra cheap this round so I could save up and own one in 3 years. It was a very hard decision and 2021 can't get here soon enough.
Blue Ridge What dealership did you buy your ST?? I can’t even seem to find a manual Premium EcoBoost under 30K here in SoCal
There was a time when I would not even look at a car with an automatic, but starting with the six speed auto trans and manual shift modes I've been forced to change my thinking some based on the fact that most people just can not shift a manual shifter faster than most of the automatics found in the sportier version of vehicles today. I've not much experience with the 10 speed yet. I've just purchased a 2019 ecoboost with the 10 speed, performance package with magneride, but not yet broken in. I considered a GT this time around but after test driving both I felt that the ecoboost was a better handling vehicle on the mountain and winding roads here in east tennessee. That extra 200 pounds or so up front in the GT got me into understeer conditions a lot quicker then with my 2017 ecoboost on a stretch of winding road I drive most every day.
The one thing I've experienced with the six speed auto on my ford explorer sport and the 2017 mustang ecoboost is that it takes as much as 4,000 to 5,000 miles for these transmission to shift the way I expected them to at the start. Over time the shifts seem to get quicker, both upshifting and down shifting using the paddle shifters. To this point I'm finding that the 10 speed may be the same as the others. I'm seeing a lot of mixed reviews on the 10 speed in the ecoboost, but most of those were new car reviews. I see less complaints in the reviews of vehicles that obviously have been on the road awhile. Whether that is the people getting used to the transmission or the 10 speed just going through it's own break-in period, or both, I really don't know from just reading and watching the reviews. I'm curious if any of you out there have experienced the same thing. My daughter has had much the same experience with her Camaro, so feedback on any make and model is fine with me.
As far as this review goes, I get the feeling that maybe she just finished the review of an $80,000 plus BMW or Benz. It scares me that any reviewer would not want a performance package on a mustang. If that car's option did not include the magneride with the performance package then it will definitely give you a bumpy ride, but no matter what she says, the ecoboost is a performance car. Just because it does not have a V8 under the hood does not cause it to be otherwise. Wonder if she thinks the Ford GT is not a performance vehicle. It only has a V6 in it and only 647 HP and 550 ft lbs of torque. It took me a good 4 days of solid driving of my 2017 to get used to the handling and limitations on various road surfaces. I initially bought it because of its better gas mileage and cheaper insurance, but after only a couple of days I was in love with that thing. I'm not sure it was quicker than my ford explorer sport, but the handling was markedly better than even the SVT I had several years ago.
It also cracks me up that her and a few others complain about plastic components instead of metal. This is not the 1950s or1960s anymore. Plastics of today are very durable and if you have to start tearing into the dash or moldings in other parts of the vehicle to get to hidden components, that plastic is your friend. You can do it, replace everything and it all looks the same afterwards.
Yea, it's long. Sorry. I'm old and stupid
Good review. What's your take on how the Camaro interior compares?
I have a 2018 mustang ecoboost premium convertible , love it every day ! and , I have two kids , 12 and 9 , they love it too! fun and feels fast to me ! half of that price
First SVO Mustang actually hit in 1983 model year. There was also a 1984 GT Turbo that featured the 2.3L turbo, minus the intercooler of the SVO
nice, 1984 GT Turbo.... I thought it was going to be V8 with a turbo out the factory good Mustang history to know. The side door badge looks pretty cool for it also. I just found another fact on the 1984 GT Turbo - no A/C meant low sales (350) .
I bought a 2016 new and really like it alot got 9600 miles on it today and still satisfied with it but really wish I have gotten 5.0 for the growl sound, lol funny thing is 2 weeks after purchase of the eco I found a mint condition 06 Gt 5 manual for a little more fun.
She is clueless, comparing with a miata; not in the same category!
Complaining because the suspension is too sporty; get a cushy car not a sports car...
The 2.3 lighter better handing mustang is a sports car and the heavier v8 is a muscle car; love having the choice again like when I had the 1986 SVO.
And really??? You think you can get the same thing for the same price in the v8???
No, compare apples to apples and if you put the same package but in the GT you are going to pay 50k.
Get a real car person to give these reviews
Yeah I know right? Some of the things she says. I was like wow only if she could hear herself talk.
Exactly on the power band. I test drove and my V6 Accord feels like a dream compared. Sure it's a V6 versus a turbo 4, (though the Mustang has more hp and torque) but this is called a sports car by Ford even with the 4 banger in it. It's still great what they can do with a 4cyl turbo now but in cars like the Mustang and Camaro it still seems silly. In the new Accord and Mazda 6 and daily mainstream drivers, the turbo 4s work for what's considered not a sports car.
Still rolling with my 2016 EB and a Ford performance tune will take care of that lag
This review actually helped me decide on how I wanted to equip my 2018 ecoboost. I opted for the base model, with 6-speed manual, and the 101A trim package (sync 3, power front seats). It’s a great daily driver, and gives nothing up for me as a 4-cylinder. I heard the automatic is a good transmission, even faster than the manual in a drag race. However, I enjoy shifting my own gears, and the MT82 gearbox isn’t bad for daily use.
Awesome review keep up the good work . I hope to see more reviews from you Elana.
Get the base model. Tons of fun for a daily driver. And it won’t disappoint 0-60
Got to have Android Auto if you've had it before so it would need to be the premium version for me.
DriveCFL I own a 2018 base model with the 101A package. It has the sync 3 with Apple CarPlay and Android auto. You can get a base model with sync 3.
@@E52O4 ok thanks. Unfortunately these cars don't lease well .I've since been to a dealership to test drive and work the numbers. It was insane with the numbers. $700 and working down was to $550 a month. Nope! Also I was not impressed with the driving dynamics. I don't think I'd like to purchase one though over leasing. I like a new car every 3 years.
Love The Mustang...I love Elana too.
Actually thought this was a good review - mostly fair. I’ve read the balkiness of the auto trans is due to the computer not having learned the driving style of the driver yet. So reviewers are at a disadvantage there. That said, I love my 2018 EB Mustang & expect the options have a lot to do with it: Premium pkg for daily driver creature comforts, didn’t bother with the Performance Pkg, got 6spd Manual. Makes for a really fun ride with enough pep to get me in trouble but still great economy for a daily. Lightning Blue w/Pony Pkg makes an already great looking car even better IMO.
Owning a 10 speed the trans is still confused even after 6000 miles. Its not confused if you put the throttle down but its super confused if your driving more traffic speed.
How I distinguish the ecoboost trim packages:
(A) Base - entry level car enthusiast to get used to having 300+ horsepower and don't need many distracting options "out the gate." Opportunity to learn the car and have it as a daily driver.
(B) Performance - mid level car enthusiast who can handle 300+ horsepower but looking for something more with bigger brakes, tires and sway bar (works done for you.) All you need to do is tune it, change the shifter, wheels & tires.
(C) Premium - mid to high level car enthusiast who still wants the comfort options with the different drive modes but still has the option to "drive it hard" through the canyons, drag or on the track. Still may have to tune it, change the wheels and tires and shifter.
If those trim options don't work for you because you're comparing the Ecoboost motor to the GT motor or plan to modify it similar to the GT, then get at GT.
I love your reviews!!!!!
That color is nice. I have no idea why ford and chevy even out back seats in the camaro and mustang no person 5'8 or taller is fitting in the back. Also I'm shocked there isnt a lot of people crying cause it's a auto
Captain CJ 97 historically, the cars were designed as 2+2 cars - that means they have seats for two in front and in back. Granted, the reason for having the rear seats is more for lower insurance cost to owners than practicality.
Got the 2020 and I love it
Same here, 2020 HPP in Magnetic Metallic
@@ST_DCT I’m trading in my ecoboost for a gt, it’s been a fun time brother, but I must move on
@@fernandoruiz213 Enjoy it
Does it have the handling package? That changes EVERYTHING...My 2020 Premium EcoBoost HPP LOADED cost 44K delivered, a GT premium package BEFORE adding ANY options starts at 43K here...Comparably optioned, the GT weighs in at close to 58K which is Premium Mach1 territory...So after doing the math and cost of ownership equations, the V8 sound was all I'd miss, and it wasn't worth the 15K at the dealer BEFORE I got it home and started making it my own. Thanks, but no thanks, I'll take my HPP and start building on the 332HP & 350TQ 😁
Elana is awesome, so glad she is on the Edmunds team!
ers1027 yea she’s the best I hope she’s on more videos
Reallly good performance for the money
I don't think she tried it in sport mode. It is a very responsive car. Oh and there is no turbo lag on this car. Poor review.
agreed
Elana enjoyed the video keep up the good work!!
Well done
This is a really accurate review. When I was a the dealer all the “optional” things were really annoying. But the car is awesome and fun.
I think the ecoboost mustang is slouchy from the dig doesn't feel fast on the launch. On the interstate she can move. Put in sport mode and paddle shift this car is fun as hell to build boost and "slingshot" around on the highway. Its a great car to overtake people if you need to and a great daily driver if you don't lead foot it, you can also run 87 octane if you're daring haha
Why don’t you review 25k one cause that’s the only one i can afford after trading in my car
i wanna buy this
Why do so many reviewers insist on comparing these small engine "muscle cars" (like the EcoBoost Mustang and V6 Challenger) to their 1970s relatives? It's not even remotely valid. Of course technology has advanced in 40 years!
Its still faster than the 09 GT
Is 2018 worth buying today
Put it in the sport and track mode it feels much better
most people drive below 2000 rpm as far as a daily driver. The sweet spot on this car is somewhere above 2500 rpm to 5k. So go figure, that's why you kind of have to step on it to really launch it lol. That i have noticed in these cars. Or just do what i do and let the cruise control drive the car, it makes all the difference in the world.
If you don't want the EcoBoost don't get it. While I'm sure that it is great for what it is, if I had one I would go crazy because every time i looked at it or drove it I would be thinking I could have a Coyote...
milehighmaniac100 Well put. It’s your money, and you buy the car that fits your requirements - not what others think. I went with the ecoboost, and couldn’t be happier. Have a friend who owns a 2016 V6 Camaro. He wanted to trash on my car until I told him my car’s specs. To make matters worse, his car with stock exhaust doesn’t sound much different than my I4 with stock exhaust. Personally, I don’t mind the exhaust note - I know that this car will never be a V8. However, it has enough hp/torque to be a very fun car. Mileage is a bonus...
@milehighmaniac100 I agree with you 100%. I bought a new 2017 base V-6 Mustang. Since buying it, I have visited four different dealers looking to trade it or sell it so that I could get a V-8 in a Dodge or Chevy. I won't buy a Mustang GTdue to the plastic oil pan and drain plug. The real reason why I haven't gotten rid of it yet, at the end of the day, I just can't part with the car. I've added about $2,000 in mods to make it more unique. And it gets crazy gas mileage and moves if I stomp on it. I bought it on price and wish that I never did.
are bbq ticks prevalent in the coyote community?
The problem with the ecoboost is FORD tuned the engine down. Why I don't know but their is a car with this 2.3 engine pushing 360hp plus it's a great starting point to tune......and replace the stock turbo with one with one from say turbonetics and add a tune. and you have something.
Frank Simpson cost. Focus RS is much more expensive and they can justify the additional cost for better internals and such. The Mustang starts at $25k, so they needed a more inexpensive base engine which wouldn’t threaten sales from the Coyote.
yeah a voided warranty and a headache of problems from throwing on a 70mm and tune with little else..
I’d get the manual because it makes the car a lot more fun!
Maybe, if she knew how to drive, she might talk differently. I have That same car and I love it
The V6 with the performance pack was a better car minus the IRS.
If you get the Eco4, make sure you get the manual transmission, makes a world of difference.....
Review lady, you need to focus on budget decisions when comparing trims.
The mustang needs to become a strict 2 seater and weigh around 3000 lbs. Same as my sky. And shorten it to the length of the sky/solstice. That would make me seriously consider it 👍🏽
Then it wouldn't be a mustang. Just like the sky/solstice is not a Mustang. Two totally different markets and buyers. I always liked the solstice and sky though. Too bad they are gone.
I love the Ecoboost simply because when i get one, it will be fun to make fast and hopefully be able to keep up with some GT's once i'm pushing 400+ whp and however much tq. I love the sound of them with a down pipe and exhaust, or modified stock exhaust. Some ppl just like 4bangers. They deliver power differently and with all the tq some make (like the ecoboost) Once you have a built motor / tuned on e85 yada yada yada, i bet it would be pretty fun at the track.
Or, you buy a manual, so you control the gears/rpms, and avoid losing rpm for getting off the gas.
So I want to get a new car. I have about 5 options. Miata, Subaru BRZ(my dream car) Subaru WRX( another dream car) Dodge Challenger (looks mean) and a Ford Mustang ecoboost
Jj Madrid if you can afford the wrx then go for it :)
Subaru
Elana let's be honest, your bad hair day is everyone else's great hair day
Get a manual ?
Way disagree with her with her comment "It's a fast car but it doesn't feel fast!" To me it felt faster than indicated. The V8 is the one is t he one the didn't feel as fast as indicated. To me
A boring driving mode? Yeah that's what we all wish for in a sports car? 🤣
It doesn't feel fast because it isnt fast, those claimed performance numbers are near impossible to achieve on a bone stock ecoboost. The tune is too conservative, the intercooler is too small and the spark plug gap is too big. These cars usually dyno around 240hp/390tq to the tires and cannot make power past 5000rpm.
A basic premium fuel tune with an upgraded intercooler and regapped spsrk plugs to .028" and maybe a catback exhaust for character makes this car a whole new animal that will put down 300hp/350tq to the wheels instead of the bloated crank rating from the factory and the engine will make power all the way to 6500rpm.
The clutch ...I hate the clutch...
You about building cars
I race my EcoBoost Mustang, can check me out if you want to see track videos of an EcoBoost Mustang lol
The ecoboost does not weigh 3729 lbs, much closer to 3500 lbs 1:58
I made the same comment.where do get get there stats at. Gt is 200lbs heavier and its all in the nose. I have a 19 pp1 gt and its nose heavy
Love her reviews
Give me the 5.0 Coyote or give me death!
And yes I have driven both.
Agree. The ecoboost shouldn't even be an option. Sounds like a farty Focus.
Blake Swan if the EB wasn’t available, sales would be dismal. I would purchase an EB model over the V6 previously offered too. May not sound great but preforms just fine for the price point.
Ford wants to (and does) sell a ton of Mustangs in Europe and China. For tax reasons, the V8 just won't fly in other markets. Thus, the EcoBoost. You don't have to buy it, but allowing Ford to offer and sell it is part of what guarantees that your favorite V8 survives at all.
I’ll take the ecoboost.
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4cyl mustang ... nope. Miss my 91 GT 5spd ... 97 GT 5spd ... or even my 04 v6 5spd.
I had the 90 5.0 5 speed & a 98 4.6 5 speed, my 2020 HPP blows them away AND handles too 😁
I'm not really sure you can compare a 4 cyl Mustang to a miata. They're in a totally different weight class and size so I can't see you convincing folks that want small tossable cars that a mustang is just as tossable. Over 1000 pound difference there, that's HUGE.
I saw a review where it was compared to a Miata and a BRZ. The Mustang had a lot more power, but it's excessive weight killed it's performance.
@@ldever3 Yeah that completely makes sense. I have an 08 Vette and I'd much rather have it than a new mustang gt. Over 500 pounds lighter, it feels awesome!
Totally worthless review. It's possible to buy one right now for under $25,000.00.
Its 3600lbs about 200lbs less then gt. Not 80lbs less
The Mustang V8 premium package doesnt come with all the good interior stuff as she's saying! Such as the 12inch customized display, which is featured in the ecoboost that's she's driving, that's another couple grand! The person here doesn't know what she's on.
I legit stopped watching when she said, "vroom vroom Mustang!!" Edmunds, please never let her touch another sports car again, and keep her on the minivans.
These people talking about price tags have absolutely 0 education it's actually scary. Do you realize the insurance cost difference between an eco and a gt? It's practically another car payment. Id rather have a fully optioned ecoboost with all the packages than a base GT. And the only way you can get a GT premium for that price is used with a ton of miles so no idea what this lady is smoking
you should review Ferraris or Ford escorts..you don't get the point of this car. it's not a wanna be V8..its a performance car on a budget that works really well as a daily driver, not a garage kept wash and wax.
With respect go please get someone who knows how to review
I only noticed the jerkiness in sport mode.
i dont like her review. she doesnt know if the sport pakage affects the transmission tuning? arent you reviewing it? your supposed to do your research girl. also.... she expects the sports pakage to be soft and boring? wtf? cmon... in a mustang?
sorry, im an enthusiast and i know this video is more targeted to the average consumer but cmon
Yeah...btw the PP has 3.55 gears, so the transmission behaves different than the base EB.
The 3.7 v6 was better suited to the car than the ecoboost.
You are right, the V-6 was a bargain in the 2015-17 Mustangs. For about $28K, you could get a package with 18" rims and a power driver's seat. It was road tested by Matt Moran on UA-cam, and he liked it very much. ua-cam.com/video/BVeykZCT_6I/v-deo.html This car had the base 17" rims, which would be good for touring on the cratered roads we have here in New England.
She's doesnt consider the Ford Mustang Ecoboost a performance car? Ummm, What? 0-60 5.1 1/4mile 13.6 cornering 96G's!
If you are serious about driving a Mustang, go for the V8
The GT has only 70 lbs more torque.
Eco with simple tune and bolt will match a stock gt for less $. You just won't get that nice 5.0 sound
The EcoBoost has been compared to the Miata and BRZ, and came up short because of it's excessive weight. Also, like most current Ford products, it seems to have a lot of problems.
Lowell Dever you are thinking of BMW, Mustangs are generally reliable and quite cheap to repair
Bad reviewer. Plus the performance package is actually 330 horse power.
Go home make sure lunch is ready
Let a guy do the next review #MyGod
Get-a-tune