New S650 GT owner. Posting this info in one spot for folks since there isn’t a ton out there. - Sales are down vs 2023. Dealers will sell it below MSRP. Mine has a 10R80 and was $40,500 out the door before taxes. You have the power in this market. Negotiate. - If you don’t have active exhaust, you only get single tips. The rear valence is different between the two and will affect after market options. - Remove the carbon traps. They won’t throw a code and you’ll free up decent power, bringing you close to the Dark Horse (power-wise) without spending the money. - You can open up the front grill ducts to let more into the ram air system if you’re ballsy enough to do it. Again, it won’t throw codes and gives you a few ponies. - I thought the car was heavier. It isn’t. The steering input and handling is improved, making the car more planted, which makes it feel heavier. If you’ve driven a BMW or something, it feels like that. - People say it’s slower. It feels slower because the car’s sensation of speed is less noticeable. It’s more controlled for the reasons mentioned above. Times are the same on the track apps. - It can’t be tuned… for now. Someone will figure it out. Be patient. Once these are tuned, 500 HP is the new norm - on top of the car handling well. - If you don’t get the premium, the screens will be split as shown here. There’s no difference other than aesthetic. - The S550’s felt a little more fun to drive because they’re less refined, but I’m old school. The S650 has genuine improvements; they just make it feel more like a sports car vs a muscle car. - The S650 car lacks some of the fun touches. Example: no toggle switches or speedometer that says “ground speed” alluding to the P-51. The glove box also doesn’t have a specific spot for the owners manual, which I liked. But it kinda makes up for it with the “analog” look alike gauge cluster options. There’s also a ton of customization options in color, drive modes, and being able to read through the owners manual on the dash (with demos) is cool. - The car has over the air DLC updates just like a game (hence the strict security measures for tuning). Example: this week I noticed they added the ‘67-‘68 gauges on top of the old fox body ones. - The pre-collision assist sensor goes in and out, depending on the day. It’s a known issue and will be covered by Ford if it must be replaced. I think an over the air update will fix it. -The favorites button is a joke on base models. It’s either the calm screen or auto hold (dumb) and is not programmable. - Ford assistant voice recognition is kinda cool to speak commands, but I never use it or Alexa. Hope this helps anyone reading it.

@subaruamazon

Ай бұрын

01 stang conv gt auto bought after talking about it for SEVEN years in 2022. My next one will be an 05 to 09 gt hard top with manual. I will save for that one. cant afford a new one and dont want to take payments. they look like so much fun I must say. I love mine and i am a GM buy because my first car was a Chevy. go figure.

@MadManMoran

Ай бұрын

@@subaruamazon financial responsibility is a priority, so good on you. I only got an S650 because someone totaled my ‘23 2 wks after I paid it off, so I had a 80% down payment from insurance. I’m paying the rest off asap. My brother has had an ‘01 GT for 20 yrs now. It’s a great car, but slow and bad on gas. 4.6 sound can’t be beat though 🤌. Advice: don’t get a 1st gen S197. Get a 2nd gen with coyote. Same price, much faster, and have better mpg. The 2011 5.0 will always be legendary to me. I’ve wanted a coyote since I was 18 and finally got one at 30.

@subaruamazon

27 күн бұрын

@@MadManMoran break that down for me. You dont recommend a 05 to 09 v8? you recommend the 2010 to 2014 v8? my car is bone stock unmolested. not the fastest but plenty of power. I get 25 mpg. I think that is excellent for a v8. Oh, mad was on a ford lot in central NJ today. 47k for base v8 stick. conv auto was 68k Whaattt? ecoboost 35k. 53k for a nicer gt with auto and i guess a few more features like nicer wheels no? didnt see a dark horse. they had five to six stangs.

@MadManMoran

27 күн бұрын

@@subaruamazon I 💯 recommend a 2011-2014 (the 2010’s still had the 4.6 in them) GT. It’s an entirely different car - in a good way. If you’re looking for good gas with the same power you have now, get a 3.7 V6. I drove a 2012 V6 for 12 years and routinely beat R/T’s and other old V8’s with 30+ MPG.

@subaruamazon

27 күн бұрын

@@MadManMoran there is nothing wrong with the six. I am not into molested cars so they are great because people dont monkey with them so fast. a six with a stick I have read can be a good time. Mad, wish I were rich. get a 05 to 09 gt. 11 to 15 gt. 550's are so bad azz id get one of those. How do you like the newest one? 650 no? 47k for a base gt comes with a stick. maybe get it for 43 to 44 id say. not bad for a nice stang. how do u like the new dash? like two ipads no? what is the difference bet 550 and the 650? your thoughts?

I think 35 for base model would have been great

If my stolen and recovered (but heavily vandalized) 2024 Camaro SS is declared a total loss, then I'll end up getting one of the new Mustang GTs.

@abstractblueprint

Ай бұрын

Why not another camaro?

@bman99ss

Ай бұрын

@@abstractblueprint 1) I don't buy used cars. 2) There are no more new SS Camaros.

@subaruamazon

Ай бұрын

so sorry for your loss. I have a club on my camry but no on my stang. will that help? any tips?

@WtfReal

20 күн бұрын

Bro this is actually a big reason I don’t wanna drop the money for a performance car. Society has gone to the gutter and theft is out of control l

@MadManMoran

13 күн бұрын

@@bman99ss it’s a shame. Same thing with Chargers & Challengers. The S650 GT is the last V8 muscle car. 99% of cars depreciate, but these will be the 1% exception, provided they aren’t heavily molested. I bet they’ll appreciate more than 60’s-70’s muscle cars today because it’s the end of the ICE era.

I got the 2024 GT convertible for $7K under MSRP. Love the car, and going from a Mazda CX5 the handling feels incredible. Bought it off the showroom floor which I always like to do if possible. Why? Although people may have sat in it and played with the dials (which there are few of), the upside is it didn't sit out in the lot for months being rained/snowed upon. And freezing and unfreezing constantly.

Although I can afford it, I think it crazy to spend 1100 on a car , with how expensive the cost of living is

Nice video. Well done. $50k (total) for a GT is crazy. $250 a month car ins varies with the driver. My 2020 GT500 is only 900 a year and my options are set pretty decent. Even my 10yo son hits his head off the glass in the back... basically it's a 4 seater for ins purposes.

@generalatwork

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback. Definitely lacking in the space department, but makes up for it in appearance and its performance.

I’ve had 31 Mustangs during my years of driving. My last one was a brand new S-550 GT Premium with the performance pack 1 and the 10 speed automatic. It was arguably the nicest Mustang I’ve ever owned and was quite fun even with simple bolt on parts. It wasn’t a practical daily driver though and I’ve got two other Mustangs that are play toys so I parted ways with it. The MSRP on my car was a hair under $50,000 and I got it new off the lot with a 6 year 100K bumper to bumper ESP warranty for $38,600 in 2019. I sold it back to the same dealership 3 years later with 28,000 miles on it for exactly the same price of $38,600. With the price premiums all the dealerships are looking for these days I’m thinking I’ve bought my last new car for sure, and maybe my last Mustang…

@badboy-gn8fu

Ай бұрын

all good things comes to an end. Ford lost their ways and forgotten their roots. i remember a time when you can buy a V8 mustang for just $30k

@subaruamazon

Ай бұрын

oh no dont say. I love my 01gt conv auto i purchased in 2022. I like he 05 to 09's as well. the 16 to 223 are bad azz too. i love the tail of the 18's. 31 mustangs? where you sorry to sell any of them?

@subaruamazon

Ай бұрын

@@badboy-gn8fu when was that?

@badboy-gn8fu

Ай бұрын

@@subaruamazon couple yrs ago. i remember you can buy a Camero V8 for just $28k

HELL NO that’s not worth it! That thing costs just as much as a base Shelby GT350 did brand new when it came out! That is insane! To pay over $800/month for 7 YEARS is insane! People have become absolute dummies in today’s world choosing to pay these ridiculous prices for new vehicles.

@generalatwork

Ай бұрын

Interesting point of view. 🤔

@brolyvi1211

Ай бұрын

New reality, bro. Groceries, home prices all much more

@kennethfulk8312

Ай бұрын

I totally AGREE with the jacked up prices, if people don't buy them, then they dealership would have to negotiate the price big time to move them off the Lots

@crazymonkey60123

2 күн бұрын

@@kennethfulk8312than the mustang will be discontinued and no other new muscle cars to buy

Yes this is without tax !,

Does the Coyote (engine) still have 'ticks' under the hood?

I placed a order for same car with 6spd mt and active exhaust. Waiting...... So far I excited still.

I fell in love with it when i got to drive one, im ordering one with the performance package, manual and a few other things in the dark matter gray with grabber glue brake calipers. Im not even a ford guy and i fell in love with it, my only complaint is the speedometer is a screen but maybe there will be mods to switch to a analog in the future. They stopped making camaros and im not dodge person, corvettes are really pushing it price wise for me so this loud mfer is a no brainer 😂

Nope, unless you’re an enthusiast, going to track it or be dumb and street race it. I prefer the S550 but hard to come by used. I may do the Ecoboost with some upgrades and keep it under 40k. If you’re willing to pay the additional 10k for the noise it makes, more power to you. Every driver is different and that’s what’s great about the Mustang. There’s a pony that’ll fit every driver….almost any driver anyway.

great review

I’m waiting for my GT premium order

@generalatwork

Ай бұрын

💪🏾

@subaruamazon

Ай бұрын

what was on the lot? former car salesman here. they like to move the metal on the lot first.

You think you can calculate with some down payment? Seems more realistic than 0$ down

Yeah I don't pay anywhere near that for car insurance for 2 cars let alone just my GT.. And I figured these would be about 50K brand new out the door.. I honestly recommend looking for a low mileage S550 for under 30K.. Great video though..

@generalatwork

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the insight and thanks for the feedback 🙏🏾

@marcasswellbmd6922

Ай бұрын

@@generalatwork I think with a different situation and money down, the car would be at a way better payment and it would be more reasonable.. But I would never pay that much a month for 72 months..

I’m looking at getting the GT premium with brembos and active exhaust out the door is 50,095 and I still don’t know if I want to buy it because the cost is high and not to mention the Interest rates these days and im used to getting 1.9% the lowest I can get right now is 6.5%

Nice ride

@generalatwork

Ай бұрын

It is a fun vehicle. Definitely not a daily driver in my opinion, but I did enjoy it for the short amount of time I had it to make this video.

Those wheels are standard on the GT right? Those are the 18’s?

I think I'm a go ahead and retire from car culture because everything is just too high especially car insurance. I had a Hemi SRT8 from 07 to 2019 and insurance wasn't no where near that high. I think I'm a keep my little used 15 year old cheap Accord and ride it on out as far as a can.

@generalatwork

Ай бұрын

I have to agree with you on that. That’s a smart plan to stick with what you have in this economy.

i got my 2024 premium for 50k, automatic, active exhaust, and the right ratios. only option i didnt get where the 12 speakers

The only thing i don't like about about the body design for ALL the 2024 Mustangs is the backend of the car and the smaller inverted tail lights. The design team messed up the back design ....

@bman99ss

Ай бұрын

The rear of the new Mustang looks waaaaay better than the front.

I’m gonna settle for an Ecoboost because of insurance. I pay $300 per month on insurance for a Honda Civic lol if I get the GT I’m sure Insurance will be pushing $600-$700

@dwaynerivera

Ай бұрын

Gah dam. $300 for a civic? I pay $70 for my 07 civic. I also had the same thought process tho. Last month, I bought a ‘24 ecoboost instead of gt. My insurance for full coverage is around 260.

@freddyboss7

Ай бұрын

@@dwaynerivera I have 2 old accidents from 2019. And I haven’t had a ticket in 2 years. I was paying $150 per month and then when the renewal period came they suddenly doubled it to $300, that’s when I said fuck it if I’m paying that much it needs to be a car I enjoy.

@dwaynerivera

Ай бұрын

@@freddyboss7 makes sense bro. Best of luck man. Shop around too! I got mine out the door price for about $33k. I hit 1,000 miles a couple days ago, it’s fast enough for me and enjoyable without breaking the bank.

@dwaynerivera

Ай бұрын

201A package as well with only 12 miles.

👍 What do I think? Chevrolet Corvette and that Mustang GT are not for me. NO way.

@generalatwork

Ай бұрын

Interesting. Personally I agree. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Buy used and skip all the BS....

mustang is now way overpriced. i pass. i like the mustang but not for $60k

@generalatwork

Ай бұрын

That makes sense.