Jul 08, 2019 i get a lot of questions on why i bought a manual and which option i recommend for the 2019 mustang gt so i finally decided to make a video and tell you exactly what my thoughts are for those. Cant help you on the standard vs premium, but id bet the premium has leathermach standard, along with other niceties. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. Search over 33,300 listings to find the best local deals. Automatic equipped mustang v6s receive an eparated 19 mpg city31 mpg highway, while manual v8 gt s are rated at 17 mpg city26. Brembo brakes hood scoop, side louvers and rear spoiler 20 mmd holgen rims with 12 wide toyo proxes rear tires and 10 wide front tires these tires have less than 5,000km. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker than. It will be distinguished by the other mustangs in the lineup by a dark chrome pony in the grille, dual bright rolled.
Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. Both cars come with a standard sixspeed manual, though the style versus aggression. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. Reborn camaro ousts mustang in sales but not in our hearts. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 68 2012 mustang models nationwide. Mar 03, 2014 it also rated the 2012 mustang convertible good in side impacts but gave the coupe only an acceptable rating. Automatic vs manual mustangs whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. Technically, theyre 3percent different, but that translates to a tachometer. And right now, in a ford mustang, the manual is better for a road course or track.
Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2012 ford mustang and 20 ford mustang. Warning lights and chimes auxiliary input jack play music player using auxiliary input play music player using input jack. You can choose a coupe, or convertible, fourcylinder or v8, automatic or manual, daily driver or track. I get a lot of questions on why i bought a manual and which option i recommend for the 2019 mustang gt so i finally decided to make a video and tell you exactly what my thoughts are for those. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. With this ford mustang workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. The gear changes are quick when compared to manual transmissions. Back to the mustang gt sixspeed manual and 10speed automatic, which also have effectively the same top gear. After testing two 2018 ford mustang gts with a mere 3pound difference in measured weight, we were taken aback by how much quicker the gt is with its new 10speed automatic 10a sixthan it is. We have 84 2012 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 22 1owner cars, and 101 personal use cars. The auto is definitely the future but we are talking now. I have had manuals in the past and test drove a gt350, so i know what a really good mustang feels like with a manual.
Oct 14, 2018 really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. Below is a copy of an actual base 2012 mustang gt invoice with a. The 10spd is a completely different experience than any auto youve driven. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker. Power wasnt fords only priority when it came to the mustang. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. Ford motor company covered the 2012 mustang with a 3year36,000mile bumpertobumper warranty, a 5year60,000mile powertrain warranty with roadside assistance and a 5yearunlimiteddistance corrosion perforation warranty. The 2012 ford mustang doles out all the tiresmoking ponycar thrills, but its also grown to become quite a sophisticated car. The manual is about 1234 second faster than the automatic, which isnt a small amount. Vehicle is a 2018 mustang gt equipped with the new 10speed 10r80 automatic transmission, performance package 1, 401a equipment. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2012 ford mustang coupe 2d gt. If you notice, they dont sell the performance package in auto. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 ford mustang coupe including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.
The raceready boss 302 package is allnew to the mustang for 2012. Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. Today, however, its not unusual for the exact same car to be slightly quicker with an automatic or automatedmanual transmission. Also, the automatic has the speed limiter set lower 142 than the gt 155. The way it shifts and the speed that it shifts under acceleration is really addicting. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 ford mustang 2dr cpe v6 premium at u. Download your free pdf file of the 2012 ford mustang on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals.
We decide to pin the 2011 ford mustang gt automatic vs manual to see which came out on top. This webpage contains 2012 ford mustang owners manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics. Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 ford mustang gt premium including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The problem for me is that although used 2011 2012 gt s can be had for very. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. I think i want a 2012 gt convertible premium auto trans nav. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora. Get free 2011 mustang gt automatic vs manual 2011 mustang gt automatic vs manual 1993 mustang cobra build. Sixspeed manual we definitely have a promanual transmission bias, but in the case of the mustang gt, the manual is objectively the better transmission. Search over 33,400 listings to find the best local deals. Used 2012 ford mustang gt coupe rwd for sale with photos. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 67 2012 mustang models nationwide. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an. The 2011 mustang gt marked this engines first use in any production ford.
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