Bought a car (finally)

[MX793]

So last week I put a deposit down on a new car after what seemed like an eternity of looking.  The dealer was unable to locate one spec'ed as I wanted (actually, they did find one at another dealership but it was already sold) so I had to have it ordered.  From what I've been told, it'll take 6-8 weeks.  I should have a better ETA in the coming weeks.

And the winner is:

2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium.
6MT
Kona blue, black leather
3.31 final drive (the only option I spec'ed on it)

[Eye of the Tiger]

brum

[Rich]

 

[BimmerM3]

Excellent. I am very jealous.

[Jon?]

What others were in the running?  Or were there any others?

[the Teuton]

What a fast, uber cool secretary's car you have.

Congrats...do secretaries really need cars that will hit 60 mph in 5.5 seconds?

[Rich]

So what swayed you into this rather than a Genesis coupe?

[CJ]

Probably price and overall speed, I'd say.

[2o6]

About time. 



Seems like the two people who were "shopping" for a long time finally got something. 

[Xer0]

Great color choice.  Congrats, hope it gives you years of joy.

[Mustangfan2003]

Nice, I had a new V6 rental in Las Vegas last month but it was still a 2010 4.0 car.

[Submariner]

Nice!

[MX793]

What others were in the running?  Or were there any others?

Genesis coupe 3.8 was the closest serious contender. 

The RX-8 was sort of lurking as a dark horse possibility.  Wonderful to drive, but the horrible fuel economy and tiny trunk (with no folding seats) were significant strikes against it.

So what swayed you into this rather than a Genesis coupe?

Several things.  After discounts/rebates, pricing came out to be pretty comparable between a base 3.8 coupe and the Mustang, so that basically fell out of the equation.

Mustang's interior is a little nicer, it came with a limited slip (only available on the Genesis Track models), and the clutch and transmission were vastly better and easier to use.  The clutch in the Genesis is very abrupt.  Almost like a light switch.  The first one I drove I was unable to consistently take off smoothly from a stop.  It would shudder like it was about to stall (or actually stall) at the friction point and if I gave it any throttle I was squealing tires.  The second example I drove was better (didn't shudder like the first one at the friction point) but I still found the clutch tricky to modulate.  The Hyundai's shifter was also a bit clunky and high effort compared to the Mustang, but that's pretty minor compared to my issues with the clutch.

Additionally, the fact that the Genesis is brand spanking new counted against it.  The Mustang's hardware is a bit more tried and true.  The Genesis is an impressive car, especially for a first effort, and I think with a few years to work in some refinements (particularly the clutch and shifter) and to demonstrate reliability/durability, it could be a real winner.  Hopefully Hyundai will give it a real chance and not abandon it after only a couple of years if sales don't pan out in the first couple of years.

[goldenlover1101]

Pics?

[Rupert]

Or shens!

[MX793]

Pics?

Had to order it and it takes 6-8 weeks to arrive.  I'll post pics when I get the car.

[AutobahnSHO]

congrats- I'm very jealous.

Is the 3.31 for fuel economy or top speed? 

[MX793]

congrats- I'm very jealous.

Is the 3.31 for fuel economy or top speed? 

That's the shorter ratio for more acceleration.  The standard gear is very tall for fuel economy.

[Raza]

Nice!  And people were saying no enthusiasts would buy the V6 Mustang. 

[68_427]

That's the shorter ratio for more acceleration.  The standard gear is very tall for fuel economy.

You need some 3.73 or 4.11

[MrH]

Congrats!  What ended up eliminating the 1-series?  I knew you were considering that for awhile.

[MX793]

Congrats!  What ended up eliminating the 1-series?  I knew you were considering that for awhile.

Price.

[MX793]

You need some 3.73 or 4.11

With the 3.31s, the overall gearing in the first two gears is comparable to a '11 GT with 3.73s.  Don't think I want anything shorter than that.

[dazzleman]

So last week I put a deposit down on a new car after what seemed like an eternity of looking.  The dealer was unable to locate one spec'ed as I wanted (actually, they did find one at another dealership but it was already sold) so I had to have it ordered.  From what I've been told, it'll take 6-8 weeks.  I should have a better ETA in the coming weeks.

And the winner is:

2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium.
6MT
Kona blue, black leather
3.31 final drive (the only option I spec'ed on it)

Good luck with it, man.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Congrats!

[cawimmer430]

Congrats! 

[sportyaccordy]

Congrats, can't wait for your initial owner impressions. Welcome to the American G35!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIhUZvsgg4Y

[68_427]

Great looking choice.

[Onslaught]

Best looking color on the new Mustangs I think. Good choice and Congrats.

If you think the RX-8's trunk is small then the Genesis is even smaller. It was one of the reasons I didn't look at them. Couldn't put my golf clubs in the back in it but could in the 8.

[Payman]

Excellent choice, just one thing... ask a Portuguese woman what "Kona" means.