I absolutely love the 13-14 Mustang styling! But with the 13-14 GT being so close in price to the 15-17 GT, and me having the benefit of not being allergic to the 3.7 V6 like some people are, I would rather spent $13k on a 13-14 3.7 V6 as a training car to get used to driving a higher horsepower rear wheel drive manual car after only having ever driven sub-150 horsepower front wheel drive automatic cars before. Then in addition to that, getting an S550 Coyote later on in life once I'm more confident with driving a car like that. Other than the 13-14s just being the specific car you want, i.e. that car is special to you and you have personal reasons for wanting to buy a 13-14 coyote specifically, it just doesn't make much sense to get a first gen 5.0 when second gens are so close in price to it, and the V6s are so much cheaper imo. But ofc if that is really the only car for you, then it's what you've gotta have and that's fine. If the 10k sticker cost and 3k per year extra are worth the higher horsepower and better exhaust note to you, then that's what you gotta do for the car you love!
3.7 is a great engine. S550’s are probably a better value but I think 13/14 is peak in terms of styling. As you said, all a personal preference. I have no intentions of the 5.0 ever making north of 650whp, so the gen 1 is sufficient for my power needs.
Then drive a special one like a Mach 1 HP. It's not even a quarter of the car. GT350 Tremec, 350R suspension and wheel/tire spec on Sport Cup 2s and Magneride...it'll out grip and out perform a lot of modern supercars on a race track/twisty road.
@@ShadowAdministrator for handling, absolutely the Mach 1 or gt350 are better. Two completely different cars with different purposes. They just both share the Mustang name. I prefer more straight line fun rather than road course/twisty roads. But there’s nothing wrong with either way.
@@ShadowAdministrator yea, the HP Mach’s are a great track car and the GT350R is my all time best Mustang, BUT the S550 feels almost foreign as compared to a Gen 1, Fox, or even a New Edge and most people say it doesn’t feel “Mustang” that being said I’d pick an S550 as a daily being that I have one and the creature comforts are very nice to have.
@@SVTEvanSolid axle is better for drag racing but Steeda makes a stop the hop kit for the IRS. I prefer as much grip for twisty stuff. Not trying to sound like an asshole hater, but I only started buying Mustangs because of the focus on handling in 2015.
I have a 2013 mustang Gt premium with track pack & also the Glass Roof packing in Deep impact Blue. With 60k mileage according to my Marty’s report, my car is 1 of 271 in my color and the packings that I have. I love my car
S197 is really growing on me. I find myself looking at it and thinking it actually has aged very well. S550 looks great as well but the more I look at it the more I see a Ford Fusion front end, and it's ruining it for me haha 😊
I’m seeing this video because tomorrow September 4 2024, I will go ahead and pick up my 2011 Mustang GT I’m so excited I’ve been working hard to get it White with literally perfect red leather interiors, glass roof, damn I love it
S550 owner here but the S197 pulled me out of the JDM market. Modified the s550 past daily driving and just picked up on a 11 RTR for $9k. Aside from the out dated interior I love it.
A couple of months back i bought a 15 GT manual i really wanted a 13-14 but before that had a 11 v6 and loved the body style but only went with S550 for that updated interior and independent suspension.
I have a deep impact blue 14 with Roush axel backs. Haven’t done the over axel pipes but I added a Pypes cat delete X pipe and I sounds like yours. I believe mine is probably louder. I bought it new and it just hit 200k miles and still love it.
I don't know but I'm more than happy with my 14" GT Brembo premium manual. Black with 50k on the clock. I put some GT500 axle backs on it. Blue is a great color, especially in this body design.
A white S197 Boss 302 was one of the cars that got me into cars when I was little, I now have a 2016 S550 which I would say still has that mean mustang look before the refresh that “modernized” them a bit too much but I still like them for what they are
I bought a 2013 performance package. With 9k miles, back in 2021 now it’s at 100k miles I looking to buy another but so many of a high mileage they range from 70-120k if I’ll just buy me a 2014 gt500
I love my 14' v6 premium its my new Daily. Tested in heavy snow this week with winters handled it NO problem (i have winter tires/rims)! This was always a worry for me. Making more $$$ hopefully next year id love to upgrade to a 5.0L. I had a s550 GT and prefer the S197 BY FAR. Build quality seems higher in the S197 imo. I LOVE the solid rear end. Independent no thanks.
I purchased my 2014 GT in 2016 for 22,900 at a Ford dealership. The car had 12k on, and now 67k. I am having the motor built, and I have a paxton on it.
Bought a 2014 two years ago. Got it for 31k. It's a ruby red mt82 gt convertible premium with tech package. Had only 18k miles and completely untouched, windows were never even tinted. I had a s550 but I prefer the s197; the perfect mix of retro and modern. Looking forward to future s197 content. Cheers 🍻
I have a '14 Black GT Convertible Premium with the Navigation and Brembo Brake packages with just under 32,000 miles on it. I bought it used in July 2015 with ~6,400 miles on it. I bought it in Michigan from a large dealership and it was actually a Canadian car bought in Canada at a Hertz auction. Still with full dealer warranty I got it at a steal of just over $32,000. I couldn't believe it when I could find nothing negative in the car's history. Since and soon after I started modding it. JPL Cold air and SVT tune at a Mustang performance shop, followed by BBK LTH, X-pipe with high flow cats, and Vari-Tune mufflers (love them). Ebach Sport lowering springs, some nice chromed beefier LCAs and adjustable pan hard bar. Rouch chin splitter and blacked out side markers. I run 285x40x19 NITTOs on the rear/245s on the front. Never on salt or snow, summer driver only. Plus, I'm a 72 old man that I would consider a "spirited driver" but I don't beat my cars with repeated burn outs and never drifted it. Any offers? 🤔🙂
I'm at the point where I just want to get one of my dream cars so I can play with it haha for a mustang I have been dead set on a 13 or 14 but due to the lack of options available unless I want to drop 30k (CAD) or more I have been contemplating maybe going with an 18 or 19. If I'm gonna spend close to the same amount of money then might aswell just go with the more modern and in general better performing sports car that is more likely to not be completely miled up and also unless I'm just not looking in the right places it's either very expensive or impossible to find gen 1 coyote crate motors to replace a potentially blown up/high mileage motor. Kind of the dilemma I'm in for the time being until I'm actually ready to make that purchase
The newer S550’s are great cars. They just don’t have the same retro styling and “raw” driving experience as the S197. Although they’re certainly more refined and better in almost every aspect. I think the 13-14 is only going to go up in value over time.
@@artvandellay love it. These s197s have always been a 'dream' car for me. My transmission and clutch were replaced 4k miles before I bought it so it works great. It was a big reason I bought it. I don't race so I drive it like a sports car, not a race car.
Get a 2013 or 2014 with the 6 speed manual with 3.55 gearing and put a street sweeper 800 hp. Helion twin turbo street sleeper turbo system on your engine.
if you can find one for a good price. not the v6, the GT and lower KMS... DO IT!!!!! ive had a 2014 since 2015 and i love it, its a convertible and never really wanted one lmfao but i love it. i paid about 32k for a year old and it had 22k kms. its not the fastest car in the world but its good enough for me. ive had it almost 10 years now and compaired to other vehicles ive had its cost me bare minimum in repairs and maintainance. last winter i had a waterpump go and it was around a grand to fix and that was the first actual repair i had to do.i had a ram that needed a new engine because of a factory problem and i had a lancer with a bunch of issues lol. now ive had small issues with the pump for the convertible. its in the trunk in the front of the cover, easy enough to get to. mine leaked the fluid or something, it was empty enough i couldnt put my roof up or down until i refilled it. never found fluid that leaked out but it was a pretty easy fix and took ATF fluid. it was 2 years in a row i had to top it up and its been good since. no leaks in the convertible either and its factory.
I did! Love it, mostly. My complaints all center on it being too new for my liking, but that's true of everything from the mid 90s to 2000 or so forward. That modern crap really gets on my nerves. I miss my Fox's simplicity, but the S197 handles so much better, is so much quicker, is so much quieter, and is so much safer... It's a better choice as a daily driver. I bought a stated value classic car insurance policy on the Fox body that requires me to have another daily driver, which is the only reason I stopped DDing the Fox. It still runs perfectly (on the original non-rebuilt 302) and is reliable. It's much slower than the S197, but not a "dog" by any means.
These are great buys.. Especially if you can get a 1 owner, garage kept one with low miles.. If I was going to build a straight line drag car, I would definitely go for an S197 for sure.. But if you want something a little smoother with better handling for a weekend car, go for an S550.. They are down in pricing to now.. The gen 2's are the ones you really want but you can find Gen 3 s550's right now for 25K with decent miles.. But seriously look for the 1 owner GT, Don't buy the one that has had 3/4 different owners.. Thats 3 to 4 different people beating the shyt out of it before you even get your hands on it.. Food for thought...
Hell yeah for the right price.... They are the cars that got me looking at Mustangs again and why i'm in a Gen 2 S550.. They have become so affordable to now that S650's are out.. I agree they look the most retro.. They are still very nice cars and if you can find one that only has one owner even better...
Had to like and sub, fellow illinois guy here, i have a 14 track pack, mt82 roush blower car and got it for the same purpose as you pretty much, also been watching alex since like 2013. Love the content!
Where in Illinois? If northern Illinois, I’m sure we’ll bump into eachother at local events! How do you like the roush blower? Between that or going Paxton/Procharger down the road.
I have a 2014 red mustang Not a gt the base model with 110k miles and some cosmetic additions but idk how much i should let it go for😭 Im thinking 10? Looking for any advice
I have always loved the gen 1 5.0s but I am terrified of that mt82 lol. I like to enjoy my cars and I don’t want to worry every time I wanna bang gears
I definitely dont baby the car. My mods are about the same. Personally i think its a hit or miss with the transmissions. Ive been lucky with mine 🤷@tommy_2ss
Thank you for the reply .you do have a nice car. I guess you have 3.15 gears original tires height is 27.68 and yours i think is 27.44 was asking was wondering how it feels with bigger tires in the back if it you think it s slower on the quarter mile with those big tires. More rotation mass or you feel the difference.
Hey Evan I have been watching you for awhile now and I love the content and am so glad you made a video on the 2011-2014 mustang I am going to be looking for one soon and wanted to ask if you could help me look for one because I have a hard time knowing what to look for and no one to help Me. Anyways keep up the great work Evan!!!
Nice Stangar Bro! i have a 14 Track GT with Brembos, can you tell me what what is the name of your rims, plus the sizes in front and rear, and also the name of your tires with sizes front and rear, you have a awsome set stance! Thx!
Absolutely I believe these cars are worth having. I'm currently driving a 98 Cobra which I like but have thought about selling it and getting a 13-14 Mustang GT. I'd like to have one in Grabber Blue if I could find one.
Me personally im not a fan of the 5.0 raspy exhaust note but something about the gen3 5.0 sound a whole lot better, after i have a lil fun with my 3v definitely going with a 5th gen camaro ss as it still remains that muscle car exhaust note
All depends on the exhaust setup. If you got catless, it gets downright disgusting. Resonator delete + roush is the perfect level of volume and tone. My flowmaster outlaws were less raspy but way more drone.
I disagree I think gen 1 sound better than gen 3 but the old mod motors sound better than both. Also coyotes sound better in pre 2005 mustangs for whatever reason must be the exhaust routing.
@@SVTEvan I'm definitely biased! there's just nothing like the feeling of ripping a straight axle car that's fighting for traction and looking for a crowd to dash into😅
So you said you got yours in the 70k mile range. I’m looking at a few with like 50 or 60k miles on them. At what point will you say these cars stop being reliable? I don’t want to get myself into a mechanic nightmare
The coyote platform in general is very reliable. I wouldn’t let mileage scare you as maintenance is a bigger factor in overall longevity/reliability. Replacement parts are a dime a dozen, so even if something does go wrong, it won’t cost a fortune. If you’re specifically looking for a 13-14 like I was, they’re now 10+ years old. So the average mileage per year is 10-15k. So anything under 100k is technically “low mileage”. I’d say anything 75k miles and less is a relatively safe bet. You can always do a PPI (pre purchase inspection) to ensure you’re getting a solid vehicle.
How it was maintained is honestly more important than the mileage itself. I personally wouldn’t buy one with over 100k miles unless the price was right.
That’s a decent deal. 11-12 go for less than 13-14’s, but for the mileage, I’d personally want be ok with 20k as long as it was the color and options I wanted.
The 03-04 cobra is definitely not the most versatile. The coyote platform is better in just about every way. And that’s coming from someone who owns both an 03 cobra and 14 5.0.
The Cobra is not King. Like what SCTEvan said 5.0 Coyotes beat the older SVT platform in every single aspect, especially on how they handle boost. I mean, the 5.0 is just a borred and stroked out 4.6 with extra valves, cams and VCT. Much more to play with. Plus, the 13-14 looks way better, I know that is just bias, but it actually looks like a Mustang.
Anyone who thinks the 13-14 mustangs look good is clearly blind. The 03-04 cobras are the only mustang a none Ford guy would ever consider owning. NUFF SAID!
i wish they had a coyote in the 05-09 body. i prefer the 05-09 body. 2011/2012 mustang gt with manual trans pop up for around 15k around me with pretty low miles.
@@SVTEvan that's what I thought. But man. I just can't get over the 09 body. It's so good. But yeah. I've found multiple 75k mile 11-12 GT with manuals trans for 15k. I don't have 15k cash so I haven't tried to buy one yet. But even if I did idk if I would take one of them over an 09. Such a hard decision
Auto. Shifts faster than manual, the 6R80 is very reliable and tunable. My previous tow Mustangs were manuals ('65 289 with 4 spd, and '03 GT with 5 spd). My '14 GT with the 6 spd auto and tuned is fast and snappy and will chirp the tires going from 2nd to 3rd. There many reports and videos covering this. In the past the manuals would allow for faster times and shift speeds, but not now. Too bad the '14 didn't come with paddle shifters.
Coming from someone who has the 10r80 in my 19 gt, I usually would say get the manual but the mt-82 are horrible transmissions, I should know I had one, the scat pack i had uses the tremec 6spd way better transmission by miles over the mt-82
No squeaks. The chassis is very rigid. The ride is a little soft (I like it very firm), but if you are asking about the ride and not the handling, it sounds like that's what you are looking for.
Im looking at one at the dealer i work at, but it has 127,000 miles but okenty if service history new tires brakes radiator serviced diff serviced is 12k to much?
sold my 2014 GT with 102k, grabber blue premium with a 6spd, all stock besides lowered with some beat up fr500 wheels, car in mid shape... i sold it for $15,000 privately.. if that car your looking at is all stock never been modified its worth it, if its all fixed i'd turn else where
Very much a personal preference. I prefer the 6r80 over the mt82. I’ve got an 03 cobra that’s manual and didn’t have any desire for dealing with the mt82 and its quirks. The 6r80 is a stout transmission and will handle what I plan to throw at it with no issues. Plus it has select shift so I can still keep it in the desired gear.
hell yeah you should, just off the looks alone i have NO plans on selling my 2014 drop point-o, especially since i picked up mine for $27,000 with only 7000 miles on it back in 2018
I have a 2024 HPP ecoboost and I love the body lines along with the other bells and whistles, but the 11-14's just have that original Mustang look that everyone knows.
These can be reliable if serviced but because it's a bigger engine and it requires more maintenance a lot of people don't and in addition they beat on them which causes rod bearings to blow. Be careful with these, Ford guys will always be telling you they're reliable even though they're not lol. The 3.7 is a little bit better but not by much. For least amount of problems Gen 2.
I had to go the route of auto for my 2012 gt cause it was the only one with 36k miles - also being in Atlanta makes stick shift hell, coupled with nerve damage in left leg😒
@ that’s what I did to an old 14 get I had. P1sc 4.11 pulley, pro flow open BOV, boss 302 intake, DW fuel pump, stock exhaust with roush axel backs only…..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥650 to wheels comfortably
Last year bought a '13 GT manual in Impact Blue. 69k miles. Absolutely love it.
Awesome man 💪🏻
I absolutely love the 13-14 Mustang styling! But with the 13-14 GT being so close in price to the 15-17 GT, and me having the benefit of not being allergic to the 3.7 V6 like some people are, I would rather spent $13k on a 13-14 3.7 V6 as a training car to get used to driving a higher horsepower rear wheel drive manual car after only having ever driven sub-150 horsepower front wheel drive automatic cars before. Then in addition to that, getting an S550 Coyote later on in life once I'm more confident with driving a car like that. Other than the 13-14s just being the specific car you want, i.e. that car is special to you and you have personal reasons for wanting to buy a 13-14 coyote specifically, it just doesn't make much sense to get a first gen 5.0 when second gens are so close in price to it, and the V6s are so much cheaper imo. But ofc if that is really the only car for you, then it's what you've gotta have and that's fine. If the 10k sticker cost and 3k per year extra are worth the higher horsepower and better exhaust note to you, then that's what you gotta do for the car you love!
3.7 is a great engine. S550’s are probably a better value but I think 13/14 is peak in terms of styling. As you said, all a personal preference. I have no intentions of the 5.0 ever making north of 650whp, so the gen 1 is sufficient for my power needs.
Yes, I’ve driven every modern Coyote car for a good amount of miles and the Gen 1 feels the most “Mustang” and I have the most fun.
Glad you agree!
Then drive a special one like a Mach 1 HP. It's not even a quarter of the car. GT350 Tremec, 350R suspension and wheel/tire spec on Sport Cup 2s and Magneride...it'll out grip and out perform a lot of modern supercars on a race track/twisty road.
@@ShadowAdministrator for handling, absolutely the Mach 1 or gt350 are better. Two completely different cars with different purposes. They just both share the Mustang name. I prefer more straight line fun rather than road course/twisty roads. But there’s nothing wrong with either way.
@@ShadowAdministrator yea, the HP Mach’s are a great track car and the GT350R is my all time best Mustang, BUT the S550 feels almost foreign as compared to a Gen 1, Fox, or even a New Edge and most people say it doesn’t feel “Mustang” that being said I’d pick an S550 as a daily being that I have one and the creature comforts are very nice to have.
@@SVTEvanSolid axle is better for drag racing but Steeda makes a stop the hop kit for the IRS. I prefer as much grip for twisty stuff. Not trying to sound like an asshole hater, but I only started buying Mustangs because of the focus on handling in 2015.
I have a 2013 mustang Gt premium with track pack & also the Glass Roof packing in Deep impact Blue. With 60k mileage according to my Marty’s report, my car is 1 of 271 in my color and the packings that I have. I love my car
S197 is really growing on me. I find myself looking at it and thinking it actually has aged very well. S550 looks great as well but the more I look at it the more I see a Ford Fusion front end, and it's ruining it for me haha 😊
yeah i love the s550 but it has a more modern electric look to it only thing i dont like
10-up S197 > S550
I’m seeing this video because tomorrow September 4 2024, I will go ahead and pick up my 2011 Mustang GT
I’m so excited I’ve been working hard to get it
White with literally perfect red leather interiors, glass roof, damn I love it
Congrats!!!!
S550 owner here but the S197 pulled me out of the JDM market. Modified the s550 past daily driving and just picked up on a 11 RTR for $9k. Aside from the out dated interior I love it.
How many miles on that '11
You got a steal on that 11!
A couple of months back i bought a 15 GT manual i really wanted a 13-14 but before that had a 11 v6 and loved the body style but only went with S550 for that updated interior and independent suspension.
I have a ‘12 gt and I absolutely love the front end look
11-12 front end is super mean
I have a deep impact blue 14 with Roush axel backs. Haven’t done the over axel pipes but I added a Pypes cat delete X pipe and I sounds like yours. I believe mine is probably louder. I bought it new and it just hit 200k miles and still love it.
With cat deletes, you’re certainly louder. Amazing to hear you’re at 200k miles and going strong!
I don't know but I'm more than happy with my 14" GT Brembo premium manual. Black with 50k on the clock. I put some GT500 axle backs on it. Blue is a great color, especially in this body design.
Right on man 🤘🏻
Got a 16k mile 11 gt for 28k 2 years ago. Im very happy.❤
A white S197 Boss 302 was one of the cars that got me into cars when I was little, I now have a 2016 S550 which I would say still has that mean mustang look before the refresh that “modernized” them a bit too much but I still like them for what they are
A white S197 boss is 👌🏻
These are the Mustangs that got me looking at Mustangs again.. Now I am back in an S550 GT and couldn't be happier..
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I bought a 2013 performance package. With 9k miles, back in 2021 now it’s at 100k miles I looking to buy another but so many of a high mileage they range from 70-120k if I’ll just buy me a 2014 gt500
I love my 14' v6 premium its my new Daily. Tested in heavy snow this week with winters handled it NO problem (i have winter tires/rims)! This was always a worry for me. Making more $$$ hopefully next year id love to upgrade to a 5.0L. I had a s550 GT and prefer the S197 BY FAR. Build quality seems higher in the S197 imo. I LOVE the solid rear end. Independent no thanks.
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I purchased my 2014 GT in 2016 for 22,900 at a Ford dealership. The car had 12k on, and now 67k. I am having the motor built, and I have a paxton on it.
Bought a 2014 two years ago. Got it for 31k. It's a ruby red mt82 gt convertible premium with tech package. Had only 18k miles and completely untouched, windows were never even tinted. I had a s550 but I prefer the s197; the perfect mix of retro and modern. Looking forward to future s197 content. Cheers 🍻
I’m jealous of your mileage. I’m sure it’s like brand new! Sounds like you’ll keep that one forever. Appreciate the sub and kind words 🙌🏻
@SVTEvan I definitely plan on keeping it. It's my summer only, old man cars and coffee mobile. 😄
18k miles is craaaaaazzzyyy
@@grid426 right on man 💪🏻
I have a '14 Black GT Convertible Premium with the Navigation and Brembo Brake packages with just under 32,000 miles on it. I bought it used in July 2015 with ~6,400 miles on it. I bought it in Michigan from a large dealership and it was actually a Canadian car bought in Canada at a Hertz auction. Still with full dealer warranty I got it at a steal of just over $32,000. I couldn't believe it when I could find nothing negative in the car's history. Since and soon after I started modding it. JPL Cold air and SVT tune at a Mustang performance shop, followed by BBK LTH, X-pipe with high flow cats, and Vari-Tune mufflers (love them). Ebach Sport lowering springs, some nice chromed beefier LCAs and adjustable pan hard bar. Rouch chin splitter and blacked out side markers. I run 285x40x19 NITTOs on the rear/245s on the front. Never on salt or snow, summer driver only. Plus, I'm a 72 old man that I would consider a "spirited driver" but I don't beat my cars with repeated burn outs and never drifted it. Any offers? 🤔🙂
Sounds like you got yourself a nice ride my friend. Keep enjoying it 🤝
Got photos of it?
Im interested
@@AngelRodriguez-kx9bb Sorry, not for sale.
happy to see you uploading again. fav mustang channel on yt👌
Man, that means a lot! Definitely missed uploading and can’t wait to elevate the content. Greatly appreciate you sticking around and the kind words 🙌🏻
@@SVTEvan absolutely man!
Yours looks amazing in Deep Impact Blue. I'd like to try and get a 13-14 mustang gt next year.
Thank you! I highly recommend them 🤘🏻
When buying a 2013-2014 5.0 what miles should you consider?
Low? LOL
Anything under 100k is decent given they’re 10+ years old now. Maintenance is more important than miles though.
I'm at the point where I just want to get one of my dream cars so I can play with it haha for a mustang I have been dead set on a 13 or 14 but due to the lack of options available unless I want to drop 30k (CAD) or more I have been contemplating maybe going with an 18 or 19. If I'm gonna spend close to the same amount of money then might aswell just go with the more modern and in general better performing sports car that is more likely to not be completely miled up and also unless I'm just not looking in the right places it's either very expensive or impossible to find gen 1 coyote crate motors to replace a potentially blown up/high mileage motor. Kind of the dilemma I'm in for the time being until I'm actually ready to make that purchase
The newer S550’s are great cars. They just don’t have the same retro styling and “raw” driving experience as the S197. Although they’re certainly more refined and better in almost every aspect. I think the 13-14 is only going to go up in value over time.
Too late, already did. 2014 Mustang GT with 6 speed manual, mostly stock with only 61k miles and a brand new clutch, exhaust and transmission.
Congrats!
How is it? I’ve heard the MT82 is horrendous so I’ve held off on a mustang because I won’t do automatic
@@artvandellay love it. These s197s have always been a 'dream' car for me. My transmission and clutch were replaced 4k miles before I bought it so it works great. It was a big reason I bought it. I don't race so I drive it like a sports car, not a race car.
2011 GT 1st muscle car..got a few mods..
But the Whipple is coming!!
Right on man 💪🏻
Get a 2013 or 2014 with the 6 speed manual with 3.55 gearing and put a street sweeper 800 hp. Helion twin turbo street sleeper turbo system on your engine.
bought one a few weeks ago and man this car is so much fun
Congrats! Glad you’re enjoying it
Car needs a gt500 rear valance with quad tips and a gt500 wing = perfect mustang rear end
thats a beautiful car man, hope i can get a 11-14 GT soon.
Keep grinding and you’ll have one in no time 💪🏻
i totally agree! love the 2013 & 14s Mustang SO MUCH!!
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if you can find one for a good price. not the v6, the GT and lower KMS... DO IT!!!!! ive had a 2014 since 2015 and i love it, its a convertible and never really wanted one lmfao but i love it. i paid about 32k for a year old and it had 22k kms. its not the fastest car in the world but its good enough for me. ive had it almost 10 years now and compaired to other vehicles ive had its cost me bare minimum in repairs and maintainance. last winter i had a waterpump go and it was around a grand to fix and that was the first actual repair i had to do.i had a ram that needed a new engine because of a factory problem and i had a lancer with a bunch of issues lol. now ive had small issues with the pump for the convertible. its in the trunk in the front of the cover, easy enough to get to. mine leaked the fluid or something, it was empty enough i couldnt put my roof up or down until i refilled it. never found fluid that leaked out but it was a pretty easy fix and took ATF fluid. it was 2 years in a row i had to top it up and its been good since. no leaks in the convertible either and its factory.
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I did! Love it, mostly. My complaints all center on it being too new for my liking, but that's true of everything from the mid 90s to 2000 or so forward. That modern crap really gets on my nerves.
I miss my Fox's simplicity, but the S197 handles so much better, is so much quicker, is so much quieter, and is so much safer... It's a better choice as a daily driver.
I bought a stated value classic car insurance policy on the Fox body that requires me to have another daily driver, which is the only reason I stopped DDing the Fox. It still runs perfectly (on the original non-rebuilt 302) and is reliable. It's much slower than the S197, but not a "dog" by any means.
These are great buys.. Especially if you can get a 1 owner, garage kept one with low miles.. If I was going to build a straight line drag car, I would definitely go for an S197 for sure.. But if you want something a little smoother with better handling for a weekend car, go for an S550.. They are down in pricing to now.. The gen 2's are the ones you really want but you can find Gen 3 s550's right now for 25K with decent miles.. But seriously look for the 1 owner GT, Don't buy the one that has had 3/4 different owners.. Thats 3 to 4 different people beating the shyt out of it before you even get your hands on it.. Food for thought...
Well said
Hell yeah for the right price.... They are the cars that got me looking at Mustangs again and why i'm in a Gen 2 S550.. They have become so affordable to now that S650's are out.. I agree they look the most retro.. They are still very nice cars and if you can find one that only has one owner even better...
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Had to like and sub, fellow illinois guy here, i have a 14 track pack, mt82 roush blower car and got it for the same purpose as you pretty much, also been watching alex since like 2013. Love the content!
Where in Illinois? If northern Illinois, I’m sure we’ll bump into eachother at local events! How do you like the roush blower? Between that or going Paxton/Procharger down the road.
yes you should.. That's my dream car.. i would consider switching the front bumper to the gt500 bumper, that;s my take but what a very beautiful car..
This car will eventually get a gt500 front bumper :)
Finalizing my 2011 prem gt with only 57000 original miles!!!!
I have the same car but with the glass roof package
I have a 2014 red mustang
Not a gt the base model with 110k miles and some cosmetic additions but idk how much i should let it go for😭
Im thinking 10?
Looking for any advice
Don't do it, you'll regret it later.
Don’t let it go unless you have too. These will go up in price with time.
Im looking to buy a 2012 mustang GT with clean title 140k miles automatic. He wanted 12 i got him down to $9500 good deal?
Yes
I paid 17 for a 11 premium with 96k
@@803stev3 thank you. I'm looking at a base model .I'll put leather seats and a sound system eventually
Good deal. Go for it
I got it
I have always loved the gen 1 5.0s but I am terrified of that mt82 lol. I like to enjoy my cars and I don’t want to worry every time I wanna bang gears
I've had mine for 8 years and haven't had one issue with my mt82
@@Km90__1do you beat on your car? At the most I’d have headers and a 18+ manifold
I definitely dont baby the car. My mods are about the same. Personally i think its a hit or miss with the transmissions. Ive been lucky with mine 🤷@tommy_2ss
That’s why I went 6r80. If I want to go through the gears, I’ll drive my terminator cobra :)
6060 swap it
Hello would you by any chance know what the spring you would have seems to be low. But nice
BMR drag springs. It’s actually typically even lower, just on uneven ground. The thumbnail shows the natural stance better
Thank you for the reply .you do have a nice car. I guess you have 3.15 gears original tires height is 27.68 and yours i think is 27.44 was asking was wondering how it feels with bigger tires in the back if it you think it s slower on the quarter mile with those big tires. More rotation mass or you feel the difference.
Hey Evan I have been watching you for awhile now and I love the content and am so glad you made a video on the 2011-2014 mustang I am going to be looking for one soon and wanted to ask if you could help me look for one because I have a hard time knowing what to look for and no one to help
Me. Anyways keep up the great work Evan!!!
Thanks man! Where you located? I can keep an eye out for you on any good deals I run across.
I’d rather have a key start. I really like the S550, the 2011-2014 will hopefully be more affordable.
in germany is the price for a clean carfax 13-14 higher than a 15 Mustang GT
13/14 >>>>>> but I am biased lol
Starting to see this trend in the US too
In between buying a 2014 or a 2020. Manual
Hard choice what you get ?
I have a 13’ GT Premium black on black
Nice Stangar Bro! i have a 14 Track GT with Brembos, can you tell me what what is the name of your rims, plus the sizes in front and rear, and also the name of your tires with sizes front and rear, you have a awsome set stance! Thx!
Nice car like the wheel what
size and brand of those nice wheels and tires
Thank you! Forgestar F14’s. 19x9.5 front and 19x11 rear. 305/35/19 rear tires and 265/35/19 front.
I’ve had my first car for about 6 years now and I really really want this to be my 2nd car I’m saving money rn I pray I make it and get my dream car❤️
Keep grinding and you’ll own one before you know it 🤘🏻
S197 will be the new classic. The body style just screams American Muscle
Absolutely I believe these cars are worth having. I'm currently driving a 98 Cobra which I like but have thought about selling it and getting a 13-14 Mustang GT. I'd like to have one in Grabber Blue if I could find one.
If you can get one, do it. I think these will continue to go up in price.
Me personally im not a fan of the 5.0 raspy exhaust note but something about the gen3 5.0 sound a whole lot better, after i have a lil fun with my 3v definitely going with a 5th gen camaro ss as it still remains that muscle car exhaust note
All depends on the exhaust setup. If you got catless, it gets downright disgusting. Resonator delete + roush is the perfect level of volume and tone. My flowmaster outlaws were less raspy but way more drone.
I disagree I think gen 1 sound better than gen 3 but the old mod motors sound better than both. Also coyotes sound better in pre 2005 mustangs for whatever reason must be the exhaust routing.
The answer is always YES my friends!!
I would have to agree! Although I’m slightly biased ;)
@@SVTEvan I'm definitely biased! there's just nothing like the feeling of ripping a straight axle car that's fighting for traction and looking for a crowd to dash into😅
So you said you got yours in the 70k mile range. I’m looking at a few with like 50 or 60k miles on them. At what point will you say these cars stop being reliable? I don’t want to get myself into a mechanic nightmare
car don’t become unreliable because of mileage cars become unreliable when you don’t drive or maintain them.
The coyote platform in general is very reliable. I wouldn’t let mileage scare you as maintenance is a bigger factor in overall longevity/reliability. Replacement parts are a dime a dozen, so even if something does go wrong, it won’t cost a fortune.
If you’re specifically looking for a 13-14 like I was, they’re now 10+ years old. So the average mileage per year is 10-15k. So anything under 100k is technically “low mileage”. I’d say anything 75k miles and less is a relatively safe bet.
You can always do a PPI (pre purchase inspection) to ensure you’re getting a solid vehicle.
What’s a good mileage to get the 13-14 model ? I’m currently looking to buy one.
How it was maintained is honestly more important than the mileage itself.
I personally wouldn’t buy one with over 100k miles unless the price was right.
I’ve had my ‘14 GT premium vert since 4800 miles, got 111k on it now. Great reliable car and fun as hell. Get on if you can!
Great video!
Thank you!
my take on the looks:
05-09: boxer
10-12: pitbull
13-14: bullmastiff
Good analogy!
Im planning to buy a gt 2012 for 20k with 38k mileage is it worth the bag
That’s a decent deal. 11-12 go for less than 13-14’s, but for the mileage, I’d personally want be ok with 20k as long as it was the color and options I wanted.
Yes.
The 03-04 cobra is king of the mustangs it’s the best looking best sounding and most versatile. Also it was named by the streets 🤷♂️
The 03-04 cobra is definitely not the most versatile. The coyote platform is better in just about every way.
And that’s coming from someone who owns both an 03 cobra and 14 5.0.
The Cobra is not King. Like what SCTEvan said 5.0 Coyotes beat the older SVT platform in every single aspect, especially on how they handle boost. I mean, the 5.0 is just a borred and stroked out 4.6 with extra valves, cams and VCT. Much more to play with. Plus, the 13-14 looks way better, I know that is just bias, but it actually looks like a Mustang.
King Mustang is either Boss 429, or any SvT Cobra R version
Anyone who thinks the 13-14 mustangs look good is clearly blind. The 03-04 cobras are the only mustang a none Ford guy would ever consider owning. NUFF SAID!
It was named by John colleti lol.
I've got a 14 gt premium with 13500 on the clock I'd be willing to part with if the money is right..
Could you contact me im in the market for a 13-14
i wish they had a coyote in the 05-09 body. i prefer the 05-09 body. 2011/2012 mustang gt with manual trans pop up for around 15k around me with pretty low miles.
The end goal for me is to swap a coyote into my 05 4.0. If you can get into a 11-12 with low miles for 15k, I’d jump on that deal.
@@SVTEvan that's what I thought. But man. I just can't get over the 09 body. It's so good.
But yeah. I've found multiple 75k mile 11-12 GT with manuals trans for 15k. I don't have 15k cash so I haven't tried to buy one yet. But even if I did idk if I would take one of them over an 09. Such a hard decision
If you're doing a coyote swap go for the gen 3,2,1 set up. Just Google it and you'll understand.
Buy an early s197 and coyote swap it.
You can even find one already swapped for likely less than most 11 up coyotes
The rearend looks like a BBL
Auto or manual for a 2014 is the real question?
I prefer the 6r80 personally, but many will say the same about the mt82. Just depends on your driving preference.
Auto. Shifts faster than manual, the 6R80 is very reliable and tunable. My previous tow Mustangs were manuals ('65 289 with 4 spd, and '03 GT with 5 spd). My '14 GT with the 6 spd auto and tuned is fast and snappy and will chirp the tires going from 2nd to 3rd. There many reports and videos covering this. In the past the manuals would allow for faster times and shift speeds, but not now. Too bad the '14 didn't come with paddle shifters.
The MT82 (manual) is not the best in these lol. Really wish Ford went with the TR6060
Coming from someone who has the 10r80 in my 19 gt, I usually would say get the manual but the mt-82 are horrible transmissions, I should know I had one, the scat pack i had uses the tremec 6spd way better transmission by miles over the mt-82
How bad do these ride and is the interior squeaky?
not bad at all actually, my 14 premium didnt have any outside noise until i put an exhast in it
No squeaks. The chassis is very rigid. The ride is a little soft (I like it very firm), but if you are asking about the ride and not the handling, it sounds like that's what you are looking for.
Im looking at one at the dealer i work at, but it has 127,000 miles but okenty if service history new tires brakes radiator serviced diff serviced is 12k to much?
Hell nah 12k for 127k miles is insane dog, look else where.
sold my 2014 GT with 102k, grabber blue premium with a 6spd, all stock besides lowered with some beat up fr500 wheels, car in mid shape... i sold it for $15,000 privately.. if that car your looking at is all stock never been modified its worth it, if its all fixed i'd turn else where
@@stacks3892 That is about what I paid for mine with the same mileage.
I'd have to agree with you.
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They just high in price I want one but 15k for a 2013 I just don’t see it, I been thinking 2012 Camaro SS with the ls3 can find these around 10-12k
13-14 are more desirable than 11-12’s. Won’t find many under 15k that aren’t beat up and junk.
I paid 15000 for my 2012 Kona blue premium package it had 122000 miles and it was amazingly maintained. Extremely well taken care of and very solid.
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@@SVTEvanwhat exactly is more reliable about the 13-14 over 11-12? Need to know since im looking at getting a 2011
I’ll be a suscriber as long as you keep that terminator 😅
Don’t worry, I still have it :)
Also video was nice also and what kind of camera
Thanks! Used my iPhone 13 Pro Max for this video :)
@@SVTEvanI’m in Elk Grove CA
@@SVTEvanI don’t have enough at the moment but am trying to sell my 08 v6 convertible mustang that’ll be a big chunk towards a new one
Prices aren’t going up 😂 buyers market right now 😎
This video was posted nearly a year ago so it was accurate then. The 13/14’s are still holding their value very well.
Whats your input on auto vs manual?
Very much a personal preference. I prefer the 6r80 over the mt82. I’ve got an 03 cobra that’s manual and didn’t have any desire for dealing with the mt82 and its quirks. The 6r80 is a stout transmission and will handle what I plan to throw at it with no issues.
Plus it has select shift so I can still keep it in the desired gear.
Ill save you 10:45. YES!
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hell yeah you should, just off the looks alone
i have NO plans on selling my 2014 drop point-o, especially since i picked up mine for $27,000 with only 7000 miles on it back in 2018
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I have a 2024 HPP ecoboost and I love the body lines along with the other bells and whistles, but the 11-14's just have that original Mustang look that everyone knows.
Agreed! How do you like the HPP ecoboost?
@@SVTEvan it’s a lot of fun and has plenty of power for around town/highway use.
Yes
Plz stop buying so I can get one 😁😁
lol I won’t be buying more cars anytime soon
YES
They’re low in price, probably plateauing around 12k for higher mileage 😁
Clapped out junk for $12,000 lol
Why it’s not a stick shift
Because the 6r80 is superior to the mt82. If I want to drive stick, I’ll drive my 2003 cobra.
MT82 is clunky and noisy. Imo having both stick and auto Mustangs I prefer the auto.
Mt82 is dogshit
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After having my 10 v6 I for sure want a 12-13 gt
Keep working hard and you’ll get one 🙌🏻
@@SVTEvan that's my plan man been subscribed to u for a while! Keep up the fire content 🔥
Are these 5.0s reliable
Incredibly reliable
These can be reliable if serviced but because it's a bigger engine and it requires more maintenance a lot of people don't and in addition they beat on them which causes rod bearings to blow. Be careful with these, Ford guys will always be telling you they're reliable even though they're not lol. The 3.7 is a little bit better but not by much. For least amount of problems Gen 2.
If you change the oil they are
@@fancynin12 My old man has over 100k miles on his 2011 GTCS 5.0. He abuses it and it still goes. My 2013 5.0 with 42k miles still runs fine. lol
It’s just a bored and stroked taxi motor with 4v dohc heads also just check the f150 has same motor
S197 IMHO is the best looking Modern Mustang. 2015 to present day are ugly AF. Look like Jaguars with mustang lights. Yuck.
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Mannn keep these mustangs a hidden gem😓😓
They’re awesome. I’ve been enjoying it more than I thought I would.
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Dude with all do respect why did you get a Mustang GT with an automatic
Because the mt82 is trash and I prefer an automatic? If I want to drive manual, I’ll drive my 2003 cobra.
I had to go the route of auto for my 2012 gt cause it was the only one with 36k miles - also being in Atlanta makes stick shift hell, coupled with nerve damage in left leg😒
MT82's is dog s***
Absolutely not
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Hard and fast answer; NO not even. Chevrolet FTW
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What happened to an upload a week🥲 I need more videos pleaseeeeeeee
I’m lazy lol. I really need to upload again
All these gen 1s need are a centrifugal
They sure do sound good . I’d contemplate a procharger down the road.
@ that’s what I did to an old 14 get I had. P1sc 4.11 pulley, pro flow open BOV, boss 302 intake, DW fuel pump, stock exhaust with roush axel backs only…..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥650 to wheels comfortably
So dealers aren’t scammy? Lol
Some can be. Just have to do your research on market value.
The video was great until I saw the auto shifter... lol. Still, blue is my fav color