I would like to increase the performance without loosing the daily driver qualities. I was thinking of getting a convertible mustang but am not sure whether to get a v6 or v8 mustang. Sep 06, 2016 well i did a video on daily driving my camaro. I have owned a lot of cars including trans am camaro and firebird and this mustang is better than them all. If your daily drive to work is 90% highway, then it really doesnt matter what transmission you choose since. The result is 444 horsepower at 7500 rpm, a happy medium between the mustang gts 412 horses and the shelby gt500s 550. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. Any of the current mustangs is quieter, better built, better equipped and more refined than. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 ford mustang 2dr cpe v6 premium at u.
Apr 10, 2012 no i disagree i had a 2010 mustang v6 with a manual transmission and when i got my 2012 cause i got hit by a drunk driver the new 3. Come find a great deal on used 2012 ford mustangs in your area today. I have had my base 2012 ford mustang v6 mustang with automatic. Which one is better if you want to use your mustang as a daily driver and on road trips. Shop 2012 ford mustang vehicles for sale in florence, sc at cars. Ford will happily sell you a mustang gt for less money or a shelby. It also delivers 31 mpg highway with the automatic, according to the epa, and it makes quiet, comfortable daily transportation. The 2015 v6 mustang is a funtodrive mustang that wont hit you hard in the wallet. I honestly prefer the v6 mustang to the gt as far as a dailydriver is. Truecar has over 1,454,465 listings nationwide, updated daily. Cylinderenvy no more my first car was a used 1981 ford mustang.
Unlike the other answers i do not think that the v8 is the obvious choice. Moog click info button for alternateoem part numbers complete arm w ball joint. Oem new front left drivers side view mirror glass 1014 mustang br3z17k707b fits. Complete guide to powerful mustang v6 mods cj pony parts. Nov 28, 2011 the 2012 ford mustang is available as a coupe or convertible, with either a v6 engine or one of three increasingly powerful v8s. Whats it like to daily drive the 412hp 2012 mustang gt with the. Ford oem 20072014 mustang power seattrack assembly driver side ar3z6361711a fits. By zach bowman for those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicles braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal. The gt has a driver selectable advancetrac system that includes a less restrictive sport mode.
Mine was going to be a daily driver, and not only that, it was going to be a. Shop our selection of 20052009 mustang daily driver mods. Concerns are v6 is cheaper better sound better handling proven engine no options ecoboost on paper, better mpg. How many of you use your mustang as a daily driver. One is a 2008gt with 31k miles and the other is a 2012 v6 with only 19k.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 2012 mustang models in florence. One of only 45 made in 2012 with mca package and performance package in this color. Aug 17, 2015 a reardrive sports coupe for less than 25 grand is a rare and alluring thing. On top of that, insurance companies tend to like the sound of a v6. For a singular nameplate with a long history, the 2012 ford mustang lineup delivers a lot of choices.
Search over 29,800 listings to find the best local deals. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. The stock mustang suspension setup is great for daily drivers with no modifications, but it can leave a lot to be desired for your average gearhead. However, this time around, the 2012 is my daily driver. In v6 form, the 2012 mustang delivers up 305 horsepower and packs a punch, yet still tops the 30mpg. It gets up and goes and will be a lot of the older mustang gts as well as most other cars on the road. The s550 mustang made drastic improvements to the suspension setup from the factory, but still struggled in some areas. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. For this video, we hop back into smurrf my daily driver and go over what problems or mishaps ive had with the car so far in this nearly stock.
I ended up paying a professional to correct problem anonymous, sc 2012 ford mustang base 3. The mustang has long been a comfortable daily driver. Used 2012 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. Mar 22, 2012 i was thinking of getting a convertible mustang but am not sure whether to get a v6 or v8 mustang. Theyre all fast, but each has its own pros and cons. Bushings on lower front control arm seem to fail during hot weather. Fun to drive tons of features and well refined ford really got this mustang right. Search from 387 ford mustangs for sale, including a used 2012 ford mustang boss 302, a used 2012 ford mustang boss 302 coupe, and a used 2012 ford mustang boss 302 coupe w laguna seca. The bosss v8unlike the brutish shelbysdoesnt so often. Is there a huge difference in the experience in driving. The challenger is big and comfortable, but is a bi. I will drive on the highway almost every day for work, at least 40 minutes. It looks good, its fun to drive and it gets good gas mileage.
All, im new to the forums with a new 2012 gt premium. These two powerful new engines were more than enough to excite mustang fans about the vehicles new generation, but they werent the only updates that ford made. Choose for me to minimize cost choose for me to minimize cost. I honestly prefer the v6 mustang to the gt as far as a daily driver is concerned. Exterior mirrors for 2012 ford mustang for sale ebay.
I mean the gas mileage is basically a 4 mile difference. Jun 12, 2016 whats it like to daily drive the 412hp 2012 mustang gt with the coyote v8. Mustang ecoboost vs v6 v6 vs ecoboost comparison cj. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. The advent of proper traction control a few years back even allows the mustang to be cold weather capable. Was wondering what is the better value for a daily driver. Whats the best daily driver out of these three cars. I do have a motorcycle, but for reasons shes not workable for commuting, so the mustang gets the miles. May 12, 2019 305 hp and 31 mpg in the v6 is amazing. We have 525 2012 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 9 1owner cars, and 627 personal use cars.
Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Im getting a lot of great information from these forums since i popped my mustang cherry. I honestly prefer the v6 mustang to the gt as far as a dailydriver is concerned. Since taking delivery of his 2014 mustang mca edition on july 1, 20, hall has been using the impact blue metallic pony pictured as his daily.
Im looking to get a mustang and im torn between 2 of them. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Mustang suspension overview everything you need to know. I wanted to give you guys a update on how it is to daily drive in a camaro. Which caitune for 2012 gt daily driver mustang forums. The advent of proper traction control a few years back even allows the mustang to be cold. The result is 305 horsepower with fuel economy comparable to some fourcylinder cars. All in all this is a fantastic car for both spirited driving and daily commuting. Rear wheel drive, 2 door coupe, compact 19 mpg city 29 mpg hwy other trims. Shop our selection of 20102014 mustang daily driver mods. Regardless if youre a drag racer or corner carver, upgrading your suspension. The fuel economy of the 2012 mustang can vary based on body style, engine size, and other factors. Hard core mustang fans would not consider anything but a v8, but if you are not one of them you can enjoy the v6.
Granted, one has to look at them as two very different vehicles, one being a new ford sports coupe and the other. The v6 comes standard with allseason tires which is great for a daily driver, rental or even some spirited driving, but they definitely dont stand up to the sticky pzero summers on the track. Yes, you can very well drive a mustang in the winter motrolix. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Daily driver moog click info button for alternateoem part numbers ar3z3078c, br3z3078a, br3z3078b, cr3z3078a, cr3z3078b, cr3z3078c, cr3z3078d complete arm w ball joint front right lower. I bought a 2012 dodge challenger v6 for myself for my birthday last year, i live in the midwest and it is my daily driver.
Mar 08, 2011 the result is 444 horsepower at 7500 rpm, a happy medium between the mustang gts 412 horses and the shelby gt500s 550. The camaro is agile and handles well, but its visibility is absolutely horrible, almost to the point of being dangerous. Ive had my v6 premium since may 6 and am really enjoying it. Jun 11, 2010 the mustang has long been a comfortable daily driver. Oem new front left driver s side view mirror glass 1014 mustang br3z17k707b fits. But fords marketing neglect of the base mustang in favor of the new ecoboost fourcylinder relegates the v6 to. The base 2012 ford mustang is powered by an allaluminum 3.
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