Thoughts on Mustang GT Convertible

[cdmorenot]

Buy the car. I don’t have any reason that could convince you other than the fact you’ve been looking at this for a while and it’s time to scratch the itch.

It’s a really nice car!

[0nly5iv3Digits]

My buddy has a GT350R... Thing hauls absolute ass! A bit lacking in torque down low in the rev range, but with a flat-crank, she winds out!!!

Probably the only mustang I'd be interested in. That or a mid 2000s Terminator :D

Not much of a "rag-top" guy, personally. I like chassis rigidity :)

[samson66]

Originally Posted by VictorGMT

BUY IT.

'Stang GT vert was on my bucket list.

For all the reasons you mentioned. Sunshine. Styling. V8. Manual. Legacy.

At retirement from my primary job, my secondary job bought me an E class Mercedes cabriolet "company car".

It's basically "The German Mustang" and I love it. Killed my need for a Mustang. Bought a '23 C8 HTC as a retirement present.

Top down is the ONLY way to go. New Mustang has all the CarPlay and tech madness you can want.

Buy the car. Don't loose out over what amounts to three hotel nights.

Buy the car.

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Mike, the way I look at it, our life depreciates every single second. Every step I take will be one less, every breath I take is one less, and every sleep is one less to our existence. Buy the car and enjoy it. On those days that are not so good, you put yourself in the car and go for a drive and you will smile. Worth it.

Originally Posted by 1William

Great car and it will be a lot of fun. What else is there?

Ha, you guys are such enablers. But I hear you and agree with what you're saying. I've wanted one of these forever but always had a reason why I didn't get one (kids, pulling a boat, etc.). At this point in my life I can actually do this and this is the final generation after all.

I look at it tomorrow after work. Hopefully the numbers all work out and I drive it home. BUT ... if they are way off my trade-in number I am willing to walk. I'm not going to get caught up in everything and agree to a bad deal.

I am very excited to test drive it tomorrow. I've test driven several 24s but never a stick. I can't tell you how excited I am at the possibility of driving a manual car again. I've really missed that, as strange as it sounds. Also, yeah top down is just amazing. I rented a '22 convertible in Florida last month and absolutely loved it. There's just nothing like putting that top down on a beautiful day. I had a Wrangler not too long ago and enjoyed it, but taking the top off was such a PITA. Nothing like just hitting a button and boom you're good to go!

I'll update tomorrow with the results. Wish me luck...

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Times

I love the car but that rear end just doesn’t look as good to me as the previous generation.

I threw the idea of getting this exact car to my wife just in a different color and an automatic. Well she shot that idea right down because she doesn’t like the way it looks compared to previous generations.
I like everything about it except for the back. She wants to save for a MB SL for her retirement car.

I say if you love this mustang pull the trigger.

I felt the same way at first. Loved the new front end which gives it a more masculine look in my opinion. But wasn't sold on the back. Now that I've seen them in person I actually prefer the new back end, particularly on the convertibles. But the front is a big time improvement. Just makes it look beefier and angrier. You don't really notice it until you see the 650 right next to a 550.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by samson66

Ha, you guys are such enablers. But I hear you and agree with what you're saying. I've wanted one of these forever but always had a reason why I didn't get one (kids, pulling a boat, etc.). At this point in my life I can actually do this and this is the final generation after all.

I look at it tomorrow after work. Hopefully the numbers all work out and I drive it home. BUT ... if they are way off my trade-in number I am willing to walk. I'm not going to get caught up in everything and agree to a bad deal.

I am very excited to test drive it tomorrow. I've test driven several 24s but never a stick. I can't tell you how excited I am at the possibility of driving a manual car again. I've really missed that, as strange as it sounds. Also, yeah top down is just amazing. I rented a '22 convertible in Florida last month and absolutely loved it. There's just nothing like putting that top down on a beautiful day. I had a Wrangler not too long ago and enjoyed it, but taking the top off was such a PITA. Nothing like just hitting a button and boom you're good to go!

I'll update tomorrow with the results. Wish me luck...

Get the car. Screw the boat. Break Off Another Thousand. What a hemorrhaging of money boat ownership is. My FIL has a sailboat in CT & I have an aneurysm every time I hear that he's done something else to it. It's monopoly money at this point & he's snidely said "you can sell it when I die" which is a bit selfish IMO. That's a rant for another day.

[samson66]

Getting late so I'll post more tomorrow. Short version, it's in my garage now

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[1st amg]

Congrats Mike! That looks amazing. Love the refresh on it. Happy you decided! Enjoy in good health!!


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[cdmorenot]

Massive front calipers! Looks great. Congratulations.

[Andad]

[agriculture&watches]

Originally Posted by samson66

Getting late so I'll post more tomorrow. Short version, it's in my garage now

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Congratulations. You will love it

[kieselguhr]

Congratulations!

[m j b]

Originally Posted by samson66

I would love to hear your opinions if you own one or have owned one in the past. I figure the days of big V8 gas engines are coming to a close, and even more so the days of manual transmissions are very close to done.

I agree about the manual w/V8. I had a 2022 (I think) Mustang GT convertible. It was not everything that I wanted it to be, but that was my failing, not the car. I picked the wrong color too (yellow) which just looked stupid on that car, especially with the black roof.

Mustang is one of the best bang-for-the-buck cars out there. It's very competent, the drivetrain is excellent, it's comfortable for a "pony car" and has everything you need.

The only two downsides are that for the convertible GT, you have to get a "premium" which adds in leather and a bunch of expensive crap that you don't need, and it's still a Ford. This means that most of the interior is really cheap rental car-level plastic. But hey, it's not priced like an Audi either.

[aczaja10]

Awesome! Congratulations.

[Jimmy 2 Times]

Originally Posted by samson66

I felt the same way at first. Loved the new front end which gives it a more masculine look in my opinion. But wasn't sold on the back. Now that I've seen them in person I actually prefer the new back end, particularly on the convertibles. But the front is a big time improvement. Just makes it look beefier and angrier. You don't really notice it until you see the 650 right next to a 550.

Looks are subjective but I still prefer the last model. I see a lot of the new one down here in SW Florida and I want to like it but it just doesn’t do much for me.

[samson66]

A few more pictures for you. Got it home into the garage safe and sound last night. What a blast this thing is to drive! And OMG have I missed rowing my own gears.

[1William]

Congratulations. Beautiful car. I am sure you will enjoy it.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Times

Looks are subjective but I still prefer the last model. I see a lot of the new one down here in SW Florida and I want to like it but it just doesn’t do much for me.

I hear ya. There are aspects of the 550 I prefer over the 650, but as far as the entire package I side with the 650. And I was reluctant at first.

One big improvement is the interior. Much more upscale vs the previous model. And I know the screens aren't for everybody, but the user experience is really good.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by m j b

I agree about the manual w/V8. I had a 2022 (I think) Mustang GT convertible. It was not everything that I wanted it to be, but that was my failing, not the car. I picked the wrong color too (yellow) which just looked stupid on that car, especially with the black roof.

Mustang is one of the best bang-for-the-buck cars out there. It's very competent, the drivetrain is excellent, it's comfortable for a "pony car" and has everything you need.

The only two downsides are that for the convertible GT, you have to get a "premium" which adds in leather and a bunch of expensive crap that you don't need, and it's still a Ford. This means that most of the interior is really cheap rental car-level plastic. But hey, it's not priced like an Audi either.

I think that yellow looks great, but I know there's no way I could pull it off. The interior on the S650 is a nice step above the S550, but yeah it's not a BMW. I cross shopped the M4 but that's a six figure car! This was <$60K which ain't cheap, but doable.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Congrats Mike! That looks amazing. Love the refresh on it. Happy you decided! Enjoy in good health!!


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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Massive front calipers! Looks great. Congratulations.

Originally Posted by Andad

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Congratulations!

Originally Posted by aczaja10

Awesome! Congratulations.

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. Beautiful car. I am sure you will enjoy it.

Thanks guys!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by samson66

A few more pictures for you. Got it home into the garage safe and sound last night. What a blast this thing is to drive! And OMG have I missed rowing my own gears…]

Whoa baby!!!! BIG congratulations my friend Pedal to the metal, as they say

[samson66]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Whoa baby!!!! BIG congratulations my friend Pedal to the metal, as they say

Thanks buddy. I have them send one up your way, but maybe a hard top is the better way to go in Canada.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by samson66

Thanks buddy. I have them send one up your way, but maybe a hard top is the better way to go in Canada.

[Jimmy 2 Times]

Originally Posted by samson66

I hear ya. There are aspects of the 550 I prefer over the 650, but as far as the entire package I side with the 650. And I was reluctant at first.

One big improvement is the interior. Much more upscale vs the previous model. And I know the screens aren't for everybody, but the user experience is really good.

Well I would still buy one for my wife if she wanted one because I think it does look better in a vert with the top down. I would just buy an automatic cause I’m old.
Use your new car in good health sir.

[Easy E]

Cool car, V8 and a third pedal.. Solid choice. Congratulations.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Cool car, V8 and a third pedal.. Solid choice. Congratulations.

That's my theft deterrent system

Thanks

[crew]

Congratulations on getting a great (& fun!) car.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by samson66

Getting late so I'll post more tomorrow. Short version, it's in my garage now

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Congrats, Crabby Patty! Driving a manual is such a nicety in today's world of compact SUVs.