Which Stang?

[DB121988]

Hello all,

So... I have the opportunity to purchase a brand new Mustang (new to me, but used vehicles). I am unsure on which one is the better choice so I'm taking suggestions... (how much either of them cost isn't an issue)

1. 2008 Ford Mustang
   Candy apple red
   55,000ish miles
   4.0L V6
   Manual
   Ford Racing performance upgrades (Intake, dual exhaust, and I think throttle body)
   Appearance package (Rear window louver, front chin-spoiler)
   
   
2. 2011 Ford Mustang Premium
   Fire engine red
   50,000ish miles
   3.7L V6
   Automatic
   No known add-ons

So I'm kind of torn on which one to get. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

 

[dhfawcett]

Classic mustang guy here, so no preference on either of them. But welcome from Florida

 

[Dennis Waldschlager]

This is a 85 dominater , anyone know anything about them ?

 

[skyline247]

Hello all,

So... I have the opportunity to purchase a brand new Mustang (new to me, but used vehicles). I am unsure on which one is the better choice so I'm taking suggestions... (how much either of them cost isn't an issue)

1. 2008 Ford Mustang
   Candy apple red
   55,000ish miles
   4.0L V6
   Manual
   Ford Racing performance upgrades (Intake, dual exhaust, and I think throttle body)
   Appearance package (Rear window louver, front chin-spoiler)
   
   
2. 2011 Ford Mustang Premium
   Fire engine red
   50,000ish miles
   3.7L V6
   Automatic
   No known add-ons

So I'm kind of torn on which one to get. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Welcome! Outside of the obvious difference in appearance, I see it as a simple question of preference. Do you prefer a better engine or a manual transmission?

This is a 85 dominater , anyone know anything about them ?

Welcome! I don't know anything about them but I suggest starting your own thread on it outside of this one.

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[Gearbanger 101]

Get the 2011.....hands down. It's a better car in every way over the 2006.

Even with the bolt on parts, that '06 is still down about 90hp over the 2011. Not to mention the 3.5L is smooth as silk, with decent potential.....the 4.0L is a noisy, rattley truck engine.

Also note, the '11 S197 is a better lay out than the early S197.

Honestly, the '06 shouldn't even be a consideration in this comparison.

 

[madspeed]

Agreed, get thenewest you can afford

 

[runsciencejennie]

Get the 2011.....hands down. It's a better car in every way over the 2006.

Even with the bolt on parts, that '06 is still down about 90hp over the 2011. Not to mention the 3.5L is smooth as silk, with decent potential.....the 4.0L is a noisy, rattley truck engine.

Also note, the '11 S197 is a better lay out than the early S197.

Honestly, the '06 shouldn't even be a consideration in this comparison.

thank you! that helps me out too!!!