I got my black six speed Eco Boost six months and 6,500 miles ago. I am 63 and drive it pretty hard. It's a blast. And I got it out the door for $21,500, so do your homework and dealing. And it does everything so nicely. I like the sound of it, it's very quick off the line....not 440 hp off the line, but the 310 hp is still plenty impressive. And I only run 87 octane in it and it runs great. It corners great in the mountains too. Not really any lag on the turbo and it's got so much torque down low. The "base model" is loaded with standard features. It cruises at 90 mph in sixth gear and it's loafing. On a 2,500 mile road trip to Wisconsin it was faultless. And I was running at 100 mph though Texas. The price was about what you'd expect to pay for a standard sedan. I even test drove the SUV's, but the Mustang was just the right car for me. I would say Ford has a real winner in the Eco boost, it's a lot of car for the money and it's fast and fun. Tom Rolland

The Ecoboost is going to look pretty attractive as gas prices progress to even higher levels. To me they seem to be a decent hybrid between power & torque and fuel efficiency. There's not many affordable cars out there that combine over 300hp, sporty appearance and handling plus average gas MPG in the 20's under $30,000.

@JuanDiaz-zw7cc

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The value is insane.

I bought a 2018 EcoBoost in Ruby Red. Absolutely love it

Just rented one for a couple days... I am in love with the seats they perfectly hug my body. Really helped when running through the valley roads in SoCal

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

I wish I could find a set to throw in my 13 Mustang. The bolstering is much better on these cars.

I love my 2018 Mustang EcoBoost Performance Pack.

It looks great!

The gear box will "learn" your driving habits. It feels odd now, but it will get better.

@saberinger

5 жыл бұрын

Great comment Justin! Amazing that it adjusts and conforms to how you drive. Thanks for this information!

@dr3nch_g0d52

3 жыл бұрын

@@saberinger I've had it for a year and I pretty much just keep it in track mode so it still can take a while to figure out which gear to go onto

i got a 2018 base. like it alot. only 2 bad things. off the line immediate power and the exhaust note.

The 10 speed Mustang that I drove just seemed to shift way too much. But then again, there never will be a replacement for the good old manual transmission. 18 more days until my 2018 gets here!

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to seeing it!

@cloudstriker3972

6 жыл бұрын

Right on TOM!

@cloudstriker3972

6 жыл бұрын

Did you get it yet? I got mine yesterday

@dmares700

5 жыл бұрын

Don't say uh in between thoughts/sentences and your speech will take off

@ijustwannabeadrummer

5 жыл бұрын

How is the 6 speed going ?

I got this car with leather seats a year ago and since then I put a downpipe and full 3" exhaust with intercooler, 3" cold air intercooler and stage 3 tune. So paid 23k for the car put about 3,000k into mods and now I'm putting busses in coyotes

Btw this is a premium model comes it’s the 8.5 inch Centre console and the switch toggles with drag and snow mode, chrome foot pedals and better sound system

Thank you my brother Graham! This review helped me out so much and give my mind some peace.. I got myself a 2018 Ecoboost (race red). And loving every second of it.. +Borla atak aa the exhaust. Its a fantastic combo.

I have the 2017 eco the reason I like it better than the GT is because of the weight distribution being closer to an old 240sx or RX7 no boat nose

Am I allowed to delete the muffler on my ecoboost? I live in Georgia as well.

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

Why wouldn't you be?

@supturk

6 жыл бұрын

HeyThisIsGraham would it not be too loud? And how much is a muffler delete?

@cloudstriker3972

6 жыл бұрын

Go for it. Its Not Obnoxiously loud, you are good. Check out some aftermarket cat back exhaust systems tho

@NBASFAN

6 жыл бұрын

Snoskaters it will never be that loud on a ecoboost lol. The worse case scenario it would be as loud as the GT with stock exhaust set up LOL

Looks like you're showing the premium pkg in the images with the ventilatedseats and 8" infotainment screen.

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

It’s a base with the “401a package,” I believe. That may not be the exact package but it is a base model, just with the optional technology package.

Nice review. Nice case for the turbo4.

I am getting my very own mustang and probably the first muscle car I will buy. but i dont know what's better ecoboost or v8 for me (I used to drive a grand cherokee srt)

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

If you didn't have any issues affording the Jeep, you'll probably be fine to get the GT and will likely be happier with the way that it drives compared to the Ecoboost.

@krispydream6907

6 жыл бұрын

HeyThisIsGraham thanks for the help bro really appreciate it. Its just a 2nd hand 2012 cherokee but it still have good mileage and nice condition and now that i save enough money for a mustang which is really my dream car. So thanks bro

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

No problem! Just take a hard look at the numbers. If you don't have an issue with the price of gas or insurance for the jeep then I think you'll be okay with the GT.

@jakesmith2984

6 жыл бұрын

Coming from an srt and asking whether u get the 4 or 8? Go back to playing games kid. Let the men talk.

@triggr74

5 жыл бұрын

Go with whatever you want. What makes you a man is that you don't let any of these V8 so called "men" tell you what to do. I myself went with the eco even though I can afford the GT. I don't have to compensate for anything by getting a V8, if you know what I mean, lol. Plus I'm over big engines. I ain't racing anybody plus I do have a vehicle that has a 5.7 HEMI. Good luck with your decision.

I really don't understand, some people have gps in there mustang ecoboost premium and some don't, can someone please answer this.

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

It’s an option. Some people prefer not to pay the extra money to have it in their cars because they don’t need it.

@jakesmith2984

6 жыл бұрын

I can answer that. Some have it And some dont.

great review!!! ....... i have a 2017 mustang ecoboost and the power is unreal from a 4cyl!!! just use 93 octane and you wont be disappointed!

@mikerules666

6 жыл бұрын

I test drove the 2018 Ecoboost and I was blown away by how much HP and torque it has. I’m getting ready to purchase a 2018 Ecoboost Premium for $30,000. I can’t wait to own it and drive it every day.

@triggr74

5 жыл бұрын

We only have 92 in Cali 😢

they have the audio exhaust like on the i8?

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they do, yes. Many manufactures are doing this nowadays.

To be clear, does the 10- speed in the ecoboost really learn your driving and get better (as in not shifting as much)? I test drove a used one with 14k miles on it and it was shifting a lot. So unsure. That and the rims are the only issues stopping me from getting the 2018 as opposed to a 2017

@GrahamCain

5 жыл бұрын

Wheels are an easy change. I'm not sure about the transmission. It is supposed to learn your driving style but I don't have any experience with a higher milage car.

I’ve seen the 2018s base models and they don’t come with the sync 3 screen :c this must not be a true base

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

You’re correct. This isn’t a true base model. The only option that it had were the upgraded wheels and the technology package which adds the touch screen.

@J03Y1231

6 жыл бұрын

Graham Cain do you know how much just the tech package runs without the premium?

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Alejandro I don’t but you can check it on Ford’s configurator.

@Yugiohboy32

6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Alejandro the true base model before taxes and fees (because they’re different per state) we negotiated down to 24.5, and close to 27k after everything, and it’s a true base, I mean no added packages. But man, it is well worth it.

The 2018 10 speed car hauls ass - I'm conflicted if i should have gone with the manual 6 speed- I feel sometimes i need that extra engagement with the car. The car is beautiful tho I really enjoy mine and looking at it - She really loves to open up on the interstate. Shifting with paddles is fun a new experience for me i mostly keep it in normal auto mode now. Switching the steering mode is a cool feature. You do experience the car shift alot at lower speeds but the ride is still comfortable. She is a very capable car as a daily driver and if you step on the gas you will fly. Fuel eco is so so in city - Interstate ofc its better. The audio system is pretty darn good also, she is something else. I enjoy the seats the dashboard and cluster is sexy. The car is overall just a sexy beast imo. Its a "refreshing" car to drive is how I would describe it as the AC is ice cold. Bad stuff: The cat converter went bad under 1k miles dealership replaced it, now no check engine lights at 5k miles. This makes me question the quality of other stuff under the hood. There is a fuel smell from A/C when i choose to pull from outside air. Not sure if this is normal or not. I use recycle air from in cabin now but having the dealership look at it just in case. I read the story of those cops passing out from from exhaust leaks, not chancing that one. I feel fuel economy could be better in city daily driver situations. even when i baby foot it she likes to sip gas. There is a slight rattle in the rear left of car but that is minor. She is governed at 120 mph, I guess this maybe considered good for some this can be replaced with a tune if need be. I would recommend but maybe test drive the 6 speed before they let you talk you into a 10 speed like me.

@ijustwannabeadrummer

5 жыл бұрын

As far as the gas leak smell the dealership states because its a new car its the smell of chemicals They did not detect any gas leaks, In the cat converter or fuel line. Hopefully thats the case..using in cabin recycled air works just fine for now.

I wonder if this ecoboost Mustang can outrun a Camaro 2.0 turbo.?

@ancientruinsofficial

6 жыл бұрын

Rudy F I have a EcoBoost Mustang I raced a 2.0 Camaro turbo.. EcoBoost is faster from 0 to 80 I was about a car space ahead of him but then again the EcoBoost Mustang should beat the Camaro 2.0... the Camaro 2.0 only has 275 horsepower EcoBoost has 310

@ancientruinsofficial

6 жыл бұрын

Rudy F but I also raced the V6 Camaro and lost with the Eco😒😒😒

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

Like ancient ruins said, I'd imagine that the Ecoboost is a midpoint between the Camaro 2.0 and the Camaro RS.

@BigEightiesNewWave

6 жыл бұрын

Rudy F yes...even the 3.6.

I own the same one but in black and in convertible.

@antholmao

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heart!

the 10r80 is awesome, ignore the hate. Some people can't accept manuals are dying away and that autos get better MPG and acceleration.

The automatic lets you build boost quicker.

@pjamese3

5 жыл бұрын

It's also good when you don't know how to drive a stick.

Should have been more talk on the 10-speed trans. Lots of reviews, but always vague talk on the trans. Does it shift ok, or not? Seems to me that in heavy traffic areas (where most of live) it would be a nightmare - shifting, shifting, shifting. The comment below is correct - Graham is not a "driver."

@GrahamCain

5 жыл бұрын

It shifts smoothly but it shifts a lot and seems pretty indecisive. I'd imagine that you'd really start to notice it after the transmission gets some age on it.

Good review, just found your channel. Check me out too. Great work!

I mean... 10 years ago (2008) the Evo 8 had a 300hp 4cyl Turbo. I get what your saying... It just wasn't common.

@BigEightiesNewWave

6 жыл бұрын

S G 290HP and less TQ than a 2.3....and less gears.

@SG-wj2qj

6 жыл бұрын

Buff Barnaby slight miss confusion, I said Evo 8 and 2010 lol. Bur your right. Yes the Evo 10 had 290 hp. Which was apparently underrated as most of these Japanese sports cars are...especially the older 90s cars with that "276 hp" legal agreement. The Evo 8 from 2003-2005 made 276 hp with variations in the UK like FQ300, 320, 340, 360 & 400 made anywhere from 305hp - 400hp And the standard Evo 8 that north americasaw with "276" HP actually made around 330hp. Which I mean... Is pretty impressive for being 15years old. But again, uncommon.

30k plus tax is about 34 ish

@Mr02kota

6 жыл бұрын

Hey There where are paying over 10% in sales tax....i live in hellinois and ours is high at 7.25%

@marcoramirez120

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mr02kota california sir

@Mr02kota

5 жыл бұрын

@@marcoramirez120 thats insane. I thought illinois was bad.

Don't ever put a aftermarket mufflers on these cars they sound like a Honda that's what made me trade in my ecoboost for a gt

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

My gf's racing instructor has a 17 Ecoboost and has a comp. cat-back exhaust on his car and it actually sounds very good, especially for a 4 cylinder. Unfortunately I don't remember what manufacturer the system but I can tell you that there is at least one system out there for these cars that sounds okay!

@Dillon1108

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah true. Felt like I was driving an Accord coupe when I rented the ecoboost mustang.

@saucypills5258

4 жыл бұрын

There are still good exhaust out there for the EcoBoost

@jordancoates86

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dillon1108 2013-17 v6 accords are very throaty and deep similar to the mustang v6

sorry but my old Dodge Spirit rt 360 hp 4cyl. Yes, turbo and inter cooled.

What do you mean it was first introduced 2015.!? Are you aware of the history of the mustang.!?. The 4 cylinder was first introduced back in the 80’s which was the SVO turbo mustang. First off 4 cylinder in today’s generation are a lot more powerful with the gizmos and gadgets that can out power 6, 8, even 12.

@2pacalypse2010

3 жыл бұрын

I own a 2018 mustang not sure what kind it tops out at 160 mph on dash.... how can i make it faster than v8

@jrlgarage

Жыл бұрын

@@2pacalypse2010 bolt ons, tune, bigger turbo

Lot less weight on nose.

which happens to be a rental car lol. No shade intended.

Turn the volume down the car will sound exactly the same no fakes sound

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

Mustang is a way of life Its not connected to the audio volume so it can’t be adjusted. Ford does pipe the engine audio through speakers. It’s not a fact that I just made up. Many manufacturers do this nowadays because of how heavily insulated modern cars are. You wouldn’t hear an exhaust note inside of the car at all otherwise.

The engine to me is impressive, but not "that" impressive. Compare.. - 2018 Mustang Eco - 310HP/350lbs-ft 0-60 in 5.3secs - 2009 BMW 335i - 300HP/~346lbs-ft 0-60 in 4.5secs And both engines supposedly have similar torque ratings. Explain that one to me. Especially since the Mustang weighs ~100lbs less than a 335i.

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

the 2018 Ecoboost has 310hp, not 350hp so that brings them a little closer together in power. Supposedly the Mustang will do 0-60 "in under 5 seconds" as well but there aren't many real world tests yet so we'll have to see if that's true. Motortrend managed 5.2 with a fully loaded Premium Fastback which really adds on the weight. After researching the BMW though I've only been able to find tests as low as 5.3 seconds but most say >5.5 seconds. It would be an interesting pair to lineup for sure!

@Condor1970

6 жыл бұрын

You're right, I had the HP and torque switched in my head for some reason. Anyway, Here is a link to various 335i inline-6 times taken over various years. www.zeroto60times.com/vehicle-make/bmw-0-60-mph-times/ Most standard 335i's get just under 5secs. Most around 4.7-4.9secs. A Dinan tuned 335i like my friends will easily do 4.3-4.5 seconds. I have driven his 335i, and I believe it. All the regular 335i's I have tested are also much quicker than any stock ecoboost. I have driven both the manual and 10sp auto in the ecoboost, and there is no way it beats a 335i. It's very peppy, but not anywhere near that serious. That 335i runs times equivalent to the stock 2015-17 5.0L Mustang. However, the new 2018 5.0L with a 10R80 auto will walk all over any 335i I have ever driven. If Motortrend got 5.3secs, I'd really like to know how. Maybe they were using the "track only" app setting, but in a 335i, just having it in "sport" for daily driving will easily beat the ecoboosts I have tested. Plus, if you suddenly want to put your foot down on the ecoboost, you don't have time to switch to those other track settings. I'm not slamming the ecoboost at all, because I may just decide to get one of those over the 5.0L as a daily driver, but I wouldn't buy it thinking I can outperform my buddies 335i. That's just a pipe dream.

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

Condor1970 I agree. I’m not entirely sure that is a very fair comparison though because the 335i should be faster than the Mustang. It’s .7 liters, 2 cylinders, and a turbo more than the Mustang has. I think it’s pretty impressive that a modern 4 cylinder turbo can actually compete with a twin turbo 6 of recent past!

@Condor1970

6 жыл бұрын

It's very, very impressive. I'm not knocking the 2.3L at all. For a car that you can get on discount for $20k, vs a 335i for more than double ($50k+), it's rather amazing to the point of snickering how that little 4-banger can hang with the big boys. But keep in mind, for a car that is less than half the price of the 335i, we also can't kid ourselves.

@GrahamCain

6 жыл бұрын

I get what you’re saying completely! I just don’t think that the comparison between this and a 335i is very fair. You’re putting a 6 cylinder twin turbo car up against a 4 cylinder car with a single turbo. If you compare this car to BMW’s current 4 cylinder turbo, say the latest 330i, the Mustang will blow its doors and it’ll do it for half the price!

Work on your train of thought. Watch this video again and you'll understand

couldn't pay me to drive a non-stick dude !

captain America anyone?

If you don't buy a manual mustang then you disgrace the brand and the car.

@daebruh2034

6 жыл бұрын

Kyle Lutz but they’re not fast ?

@lootzmusic7203

6 жыл бұрын

@@daebruh2034 lol maybe you should take a ride in my buddy's Boss 302 Mustang.

@saucypills5258

4 жыл бұрын

Idc if I disagree the brand of the car 🤣🤣 when my tuned 10 speed EcoBoost walks gt's

that ugly car needs an aftermarket hood stat!

Holy shit dont but an EcoBoost mustang. Lol. Sad.

All the driving modes, none of the power. This Millennial poster boy is afraid to say the car hauls...a-s-s. LOL! The Ecoboost (especially the automatic) is a good car if you can't drive a stick and you can't handle the speed. You're basically just getting a car that LOOKS like a Mustang. You might as well get one of those "peppy" Mazdas.