Best midlife crisis car?

[ChristianPatriot]

Very nice

 

[BehindBlueI's]

...and exhaust?

Seems stock. It's got the jerry can mufflers for sure. It's a bit on the quiet side. I think a small amp and subwoofer will be the next upgrade, then maybe exhaust. The "premium" Boston Acoustics stereo system is passable, but lacks a bit of bottom end.

 

[JettaKnight]

I don't have near enough money to participate in this thread... but the best midlife crisis bar...

 

[Bigtanker]

Where's the obligatory burnout video/picture?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Where's the obligatory burnout video/picture?

Sir, I am a mature and responsible adult and shall not be engaging in such shenanigans.*




*I have to buy my own tires.

 

[Bigtanker]

Sir, I am a mature and responsible adult and shall not be engaging in such shenanigans.*




*I have to buy my own tires.

You're just chicken...

 

[adcecil]

Tires are expensive especially performance tires

 

[vitamink]

Where's the obligatory burnout video/picture?

Right?!?!?!

video it

 

[rhino]

I thinks he's just scared of getting busted by the cops!

 

[Route 45]

They're not that quick. V-6's may seem peppy at first but they get boring real fast. And yes, nothing can be done to make them sound good. 300HP in a new Mustang or Camaro is not enough if you were lucky to be around during the heydays of the muscle car. Even at my advanced age, I would want at least 400HP in a car like that.

If I'm buying a car that looks fast, then I better be able to boil BOTH rear tires!

I used to have a 2011 Mustang V6 Premium. The 3.7 V6 had over 300hp, and did 0-60 in about 5.5 seconds. Motor Trend tested one that did 0-60 in 5.1 seconds.
That 0-60 time is about the same as most V8 muscle cars from the 60's and 70's, and even smokes some of them. There is nothing slow about a 3.7 V6 Mustang.

 

[adcecil]

I used to have a 2011 Mustang V6 Premium. The 3.7 V6 had over 300hp, and did 0-60 in about 5.5 seconds. Motor Trend tested one that did 0-60 in 5.1 seconds.
That 0-60 time is about the same as most V8 muscle cars from the 60's and 70's, and even smokes some of them. There is nothing slow about a 3.7 V6 Mustang.

When motor trend and other journalists test the cars they beat them away harder than any owner would.
I am really surprised that Ford isn't putting the twin turbo v6 in the mustang yet

 

[Route 45]

When motor trend and other journalists test the cars they beat them away harder than any owner would.
I am really surprised that Ford isn't putting the twin turbo v6 in the mustang yet

It would be a lot better than the silly 4 banger Ecoboost motor that they defiled the Mustang with in 2015.

 

[adcecil]

It would be a lot better than the silly 4 banger Ecoboost motor that they defiled the Mustang with in 2015.

That wasn't meant for the US market. It was to boost sales in Europe

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I used to have a 2011 Mustang V6 Premium. The 3.7 V6 had over 300hp, and did 0-60 in about 5.5 seconds. Motor Trend tested one that did 0-60 in 5.1 seconds.
That 0-60 time is about the same as most V8 muscle cars from the 60's and 70's, and even smokes some of them. There is nothing slow about a 3.7 V6 Mustang.

If you're going to go with a 6 cylinder, the Mustang would be the one to buy. It's a pretty sharp blend of economy and power. That Coyote 5.0, though, yum. It's just tough to say no to if you don't need the fuel economy for a daily driver.

Speed is more than just 0-60 and the 1/4 mile in real world use, although that's fun, too. The smaller engines do alright when you keep them revved way up, but the torque curve isn't there like in the V8s.

Using Motortrend, 45-65 mph "passing" test.
V6 mustang: 2.7 seconds
Coyote Mustang: 2.2 seconds
Camaro SS: 2.1 second

When you swing out to pass on a 2 lane, you can feel that difference.

 

[Route 45]

If you're going to go with a 6 cylinder, the Mustang would be the one to buy. It's a pretty sharp blend of economy and power. That Coyote 5.0, though, yum. It's just tough to say no to if you don't need the fuel economy for a daily driver.

Speed is more than just 0-60 and the 1/4 mile in real world use, although that's fun, too. The smaller engines do alright when you keep them revved way up, but the torque curve isn't there like in the V8s.

Using Motortrend, 45-65 mph "passing" test.
V6 mustang: 2.7 seconds
Coyote Mustang: 2.2 seconds
Camaro SS: 2.1 second

When you swing out to pass on a 2 lane, you can feel that difference.

Kinda makes my point about the V6 not being a slow car. Only 1/2 second difference in the passing time between the V6 and the GT? That's impressive. I see the Camaro does spank them both, though.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Kinda makes my point about the V6 not being a slow car. Only 1/2 second difference in the passing time between the V6 and the GT? That's impressive. I see the Camaro does spank them both, though.

It is impressive. My wife's 2015 Chrysler 200S is a 295 hp V6 in a lightweight car and a 9 speed transmission equates to a comfortable 4 door car with a 0-60 of 5.8 seconds (just for easy comparison). The transmission lets it stay in its power band for passing, and it's a remarkably poised car when it comes to handling. The 6 cylinders of today are certainly more impressive than the 6's of yesterday....but the same applies to the V8s.

"Slow" or "Fast" are relative. The 1980 Corvette I had was fast...for then, but probably slower than a modern Accord. The '97 Z28 I had was fast...for then, but this new Camaro spanks it.

 

[KLB]

If you're going to go with a 6 cylinder, the Mustang would be the one to buy. It's a pretty sharp blend of economy and power. That Coyote 5.0, though, yum. It's just tough to say no to if you don't need the fuel economy for a daily driver.

Speed is more than just 0-60 and the 1/4 mile in real world use, although that's fun, too. The smaller engines do alright when you keep them revved way up, but the torque curve isn't there like in the V8s.

Using Motortrend, 45-65 mph "passing" test.
V6 mustang: 2.7 seconds
Coyote Mustang: 2.2 seconds
Camaro SS: 2.1 second

When you swing out to pass on a 2 lane, you can feel that difference.

My turbo four banger clocked in at 2.3 seconds according to them. It is like driving a go-cart that will go 155MPH.

 

[jamil]

It is impressive. My wife's 2015 Chrysler 200S is a 295 hp V6 in a lightweight car and a 9 speed transmission equates to a comfortable 4 door car with a 0-60 of 5.8 seconds (just for easy comparison). The transmission lets it stay in its power band for passing, and it's a remarkably poised car when it comes to handling. The 6 cylinders of today are certainly more impressive than the 6's of yesterday....but the same applies to the V8s.

"Slow" or "Fast" are relative. The 1980 Corvette I had was fast...for then, but probably slower than a modern Accord. The '97 Z28 I had was fast...for then, but this new Camaro spanks it.

A buddy I used to work with was/is a gear head. If we judged by cars, his whole life must be a midlife crisis. He's always had a latest passion: Vettes, Camero's, Buick Grand National back in the day. Buy it. "fix" it. Play with it. Sell it for the next passion. He just likes to make stuff go faster. He's pretty much a GM guy, but he did break down and buy a Mustang once. I moved away and have been out of contact with him for 15 years, but if I were a betting man, I'd bet the farm that he has or has had a current generation Camaro.

 

[adcecil]

I had the pleasure of driving a 2013 Camaro SS.
Nice car & all that POWER.
I didn't like the lack of visibility out every window. I am not the tallest guy and that may have been part of the issue.

 

[Brad69]

View attachment 52200

0-60 4.2 seconds

1/4 mile 12.6 at 114

Top speed 182 mph

Sounds unbelievable

poor mans Hellcat !