2012 Mustang Info: http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...gs-updates.pdf

Very minor changes Looks like all weather floor mats are now available, Sterling Gray is dropped ( makes mine pretty rare, sorry Dom ), the V6 pony package gets different wheels (I like them, but I think they look too small for the design, have to see them in person) and looks like you can get the dash in black trim as well as the aluminum trim.

Minor stuff, I was worried they'd add some features that I wouldn't have gotten in the 2011.

 

One step closer... Build date is Friday December 3rd...

 

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Can't believe they dropped sterling Grey. Just when you think Ford has turned it around they once again prove they have no clue what they're doing.



CHO, have you seen that Clutch issue thread on AllFordMustamgs? Kind of concerning, although I don't think any V6's have been affected. Doesn't seem Ford's doing anything about it yet. Guy in the GTA has to pay out of pocket on a 2K+ clutch replacement.

 

http://services.forddirect.fordvehic...BP8AM0B5161794

That's what I meant to post... It's the window sticker... It becomes available within a week or so of the build date. My price was about 6.5k less than the MSRP posted on the window sticker.

Dom, yeah I've read all about the clutch issue and while I've been concerned about it I've talked to my salesman and service department at Dixie Ford and they know all about the issue. I spoke to a member on GTAMC that had his clutch replaced by Dixie and they covered 100% of the costs.

It appears the V6's aren't having these issues...

 

The window sticker is cool! I've never seen a Canadian version. Neat.

I bet you're getting pumped, huh? What's the actual delivery date?

 

Delivery is usually a week or two after it's built. My dealer pretty much won't tell me until it's on the truck...

 

Hmm, well, that's sneaky.

 

I don't find much sneaky about it. I'm guessing you can't really be 100% sure until the car's actually being shipped, and even then it's not 100%. And it sounds like S A CHO is having a great buying experience with his dealer so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

wow for a 300 hp V6 those are good MPG numbers!

 

Yeah, they do it this way because they've given customers delivery dates and if things get delayed the customers aren't happy about it... Now they just tell you when it's on route to the dealer... Makes for a much more accurate delivery date.

 

That's the Imperial way of using Miles per Gallon... Usually an over inflated number that means absolutely nothing to us Canadians. Those numbers converted into US Miles per Gallon is: 21city and 32hwy... Rough calculation... People are averaging 31-33hwy and 21-24 city, depending on how it's driven of course.

 

I wish GT5 would take that approach when it came to delivery/release dates.

And those are still pretty good MPG numbers for the real world. That's better than what I'm averaging in a 4cyl Accord.

 

^ You should have your car checked out. I get those numbers in my V6 6mt Accord.

 

I noticed the portion of the window sticker that said the vehicle "was not intended for sale or registration in the US". I wonder why that is? Anyone know?

 

I think it's mainly due to the difference in units on the gauge cluster. Aside from that, the cars we get are exactly the same as the cars that are sold in the US.

Actually, another difference is that Canadian cars have Daytime Running Lights...

 

^ I think Canadian cars get free healthcare, too.

 

That's factored into the price though

 

I just noticed something. This thread is 9 pages long, and you're not even close to getting the car yet. This is longer than most build threads!

I know Well MTs have always been much more efficient than the autos in these cars. I'll be doing a Seafoam treatment someday, hopefully that'll kick something out.

 

Let's consider this an "OEM Build thread"

 

Lets take the thread full circle. Still can't believe what a great value that car is at 30K.

 

My uncle just got a 2011 convertible. The new V6. It's actually a very nice car. White with 18's & pretty much every option.
What I don't like is the dash, seats & console. My knees were tucked under the dash & was a PITA to drive the car. Why would they make the car with such a huge dash that hangs so low? The seats are too low & the console too high. Made me sink into the car. Very unnatural to drive.

 

Interesting... I must say this is the first time I've heard this complaint... I know you didn't specifically say it was tight, but I'm 6'2" tall and I purposely brought the biggest set of steel toe boots I own along on the test drive. The pedals were all spaced perfectly and never felt like I was tucked in below the knees.

 

May just be me. My uncle doesn't have an issue either.
I did like all the techno stuff. The accent lights, the door sills lighting up. Changing colors. Pretty useless but

 

My brother really likes the new Camaro, but is thinking about getting a V6 since it makes more sense financially and his wife won't have too much trouble with it. Been trying to convince him to try out the Mustang though, but he doesn't like it as much as I do.

 

The Camaro is bad ass for sure...

From a price point of view the Mustang wins.

 

Damn this wait is going to be killing you, especially once you know your car is done being built! Then you will have your phone next to you 24/7 till that dealer calls you letting you know its on its way.


My mom has a 08 V6 Accord and she gets horrible mpg. Looking on the trip computer she avgs around 18-20 mpg. Now I have no clue how my mom drives, I'm always in the driver seat when she is in the car. BUt I'm pretty sure she doesnt drive that hard. I would say her commute is half fwy half city. But she should drive more city.

THats basically the same mpg I get in my 00'tl

That cylinder deactivation thing does nothing at all.

 

Honestly, the wait isn't that bad... Work has kept my mind occupied...........Who am I kidding... Where's my f@#$%#* car

 

Congrats on the new car! I went right to the last page and I'm too lazy to read 1-8...when's the delivery date?

Any mods planned yet?

 

No mods planned to be honest. Although, people are seeing some very nice gains from a cat-back exhaust, cold air intake, and a performance tune.

 

It always starts out innocent enough until that first mod.

 

Maybe a Corsa axle-back exhaust

 

My first mod on the V6 Mustang would be changing my order to a GT!

 

You should of bought an IS:F instead of the IS350

The GT was exactly $7000 more out the door than the car I bought. Unfortunately that was $7000 more than what I budgeted for

 

maybe you should've gotten a GT500 and splurged a little bit

 

That's EXACTLY what the V6 guys say to the GT guys when they say "You should've bought a GT"... "Yeah, well, YOU should've bought a GT500"

It's quite childish actually

 

GT500 is not worth the price difference compared to the GT imho.

 

what are you trying to say

 

good luck with the new whip!

 

I wouldn't mind getting a new mustang. Starting price for a v6 is 23000$ CDN, with some options 25-26k. You can barely get any new car up here for that much money. And this one has 300hp. It's really a good deal