You will never convince a 5.0 owner that the V-6 is worth anything. I know it's hard, but try not to let it bother you. I've owned 5 mustangs ( all 5.0) in my lifetime and my current one is a '14 V6. I love it. Haters gonna hate.
The 2013 V-6 gets great fuel economy and has HP and torque equivalent to the Cobras of 1996-1998. I'm a V-8 guy and love that rumble and power, but after driving one of these V-6s on a trip some years ago, I am convinced - they're flat-out screamers. A total blast to drive. Throw some forced induction on one, and you'll have plenty of V-8 owners running scared, too.
I recently just got a ‘12 v6 i watched this video to see what problems i would potentially have and this video just gave me so much relief because you proved its a great car and there are gonna be haters😂
the one mustang joke I get tired of hearing Is when my family calls them "shitstangs" only because I am an avid lover of Mustangs and my family knows that.
Graham, you are on the right track. I own a 2016 V6 mustang you know engine and transmission is same and that's my first mustang. I had it for a while (10 months) and it's fine I'm in love with it washing myself every weekend. I hear the same jokes and complains very same "why didn't you get a V8 and why it's automatic..... Never mind about them because more than %80 doesn't owns a mustang they don't know how does it feels when you first start the engine in the morning.
I'm not gonna lie. I would have gotten a V8 if I could have, but I couldn't, so I didn't. I have a 2014 Manual V6. Even if I could come up with the purchase price down payment, the monthly payments and Insurance would have made paying my other bills tough. Add on to that, my daughter will be starting College. When she graduates, then I'll get my V8. Priorities. She comes first.
@@thullraven1 So in 3 years you went from financing a V6, to putting your daughter thru college, and owning a GT out right? If that's true, thank Trump.
@@kakanomanches3782 He literally said in 2018 his daughter was starting college, he said when she graduates which would be this year, he'll get his GT, yet his last comment says he got his GT in 2018, perhaps you should read the whole thread.
I may be able to help you out on the rattle. I have a '14 GT that had the same noise. It turned out to be the upper seat belt tensioner. After the dealer replaced it the noise is gone. BTW, unlike one of the folks below believes, even as a GT owner I do like the V6 'stang. It rides much better than my GT and has plenty of power. For me unfortunately I needed the sound the Coyote makes, but if it weren't for that I'd be very happy with the V6. And also don't worry about what others think. Once you get old like me you realize it really, truly doesn't matter. All that matters is what YOU think of your ride when you walk up to her.
V6 powerplant muscle cars are amazing for daily drivers. Cheap af to maintain, low insurance costs compared to any v8, aggressive muscle styling and a bunch of upset fuck sticks that don’t understand compromise ;) Former iroc v8 owner, current v6 dib blue mustang owner
You are spot on about the deck lid. It drives me crazy! My 14 3.7 is my 4th mustang (Mach 1,07 Gt, and built 351 Fox body). I hate to say but I used to be a v6 hater. Other than mustangs I've owned everything from a LS1 Trans Am to a LS1 swapped GMC Sierra and a few Honda Crx's . I've grown a lot as a car guy since owning my 3.7 There's something special about it for sure I'm not a hater anymore
I was at a Honda motorcycle dealership today. Their top of the line motorcycle, the Goldwing, was selling for $28,000. That's $5,000 more than what I paid for my new Mustang V-6 a year and a half ago.
With the whole mustang jokes thing. I'm a firm believer that, "If you can't laugh at the things that you love you don't deserve to laugh at the things that you hate." Sure the jokes can get annoying sometimes when you hear them all the time, but you gotta embrace the shit right. It's part of the fun.
The best part of this car is that you can get tuned for $450 and stunt up on a v8 mustang and you can still drive it every single day, and most of the v8 owners just drive on weekends, on a v6 you can really enjoy your car , get fun , and the best part go anywhere without think to much on gas prices, on the paper the v8 says 17-25 but my friend get 14 miles for gallon, I personally in my v6 without tuning get 21 on city, yes mostly I drive has a grand mom but if I want it I use the power and I really love my car
The thing I hate about my car is the leather seats in the winter it's too cold LOL! The n on the flip side in the summer it's too hot, but other than that I'm happy with the car I have. Great video Graham, how have you been with school and all?
I can't enough how old it gets in the Facebook Mustang groups of people with V8s talking crap about the 3.7L V6. I've got a 3.7L and the hate comments get really old. I have a manual and get locked out of gears when driving hard and trying to shift. I might try a different bushing or something.
Scott, don't let them bug you! I own an older Mustang GT with a 4.6L V-8, and your car with its newer V-6 would absolute smoke mine. I've rented a 2013 V-6 Mustang and the thing was an absolute screamer - totally a blast to drive. I am actually considering buying one for my wife.
I know exactly what you go through dude. I to have a V6 2014 and yeah I'ved own a few 5.0s in the past. I really don't care what type of mustang I have except for the 74 through 78 I'll pass. Just don't feel right without a stang. Anyways great looking car and thanks for the video
I own a black on black 2014 Mustang V6 and you're not kidding about the dirt and dust. Seems like I go to the car wash everyday of the week. Instantly regretted the purchase on that problem alone.
Auto isn't faster it's really just more consistent. Stock times are 5.8 auto 5.3 manual. However they can be quick with mpt tune. Autos are for bracket racers manuals are for drivers, still nice car car man.
Hey how are you. I also have a 2013 v6 mustang. Yes, black color is not the best cuz it gets dirty in the back of the car. But great that you made a video about things u don't like . u are right every one of them are true. Good luck.
I too used to hate on the v6 mustangs and always wondered if there was a point to getting an american muscle car with a v6 til i grew up and bought my own 2013 v6 mustang and i can truthfully admit it is a fantastic engine and can sound amazing, granted not as good as a v8 but cmon most of the people hating still drive their moms old car or some 5.0 they will be paying off for the next 10 years
I agree, I don't know why people hate the v6. its better on gas, and all in all its still a sports car. its a fun little car that you can make look cool. I like the v6.
No, I haven’t had any major issues (and very very few minor issues) with my car in the 5 years and 97,000 miles that I’ve owned it. The only true issue that I’ve had was when the water pump gasket went bad (which causes you to slowly lose coolant) and had to be replaced. That is a known issue with these engines though and is easy enough to do yourself like I did. Other than that, it’s been flawless!
As a 2014 modded v6 mustang owner I get these questions too. The best answer you can give is: "Would you like to upgrade me?" Them: "No.." Me: "Then shut up."
If you take some paper towel and stuff it under the plastic under your rear quarter panel, it will stop the annoying noise the plastic makes. I had this rattle noise for a while before I had a friend in the back hold pressure down on the plastic and it stopped. The plastic panel is hitting the metal behind it, so stuffing paper in there will prevent this.
you're right about the decklid, but is your clearcoat peeling horribly? a lot of peoples clearcoat just on that black decklid panel are peeling bad and it looks god awful. i recently just put on the matte black vinyl from american muscle to cover it up. ford sucks sometimes!
What other people think of your car shouldn't bother you. Let it go! I have a v6 and i love it. Screw a 5.0. And the people who crash a mustang are the very ones who THINK they are a pro driver and show there ASS and prove how stupid they are. Move over 5.0 the V6 is coming!
Honestly, I really don't care what people think of my car. I love it and that's all that really matters! I just couldn't think of anything else to complain about! Haha
Well, here's the sad truth. Yes, I actually do respect the V6's performance. I find it absolutely impressive that modern V6's from Ford and Chevy are capable of 300 horses to the crank (although they do lack torque, which is a huge let down in comparison to a V8). However, a Mustang is a muscle car. Maybe not at first, but it eventually got that reputation through it's history. Therefore with it's long history, the way people look at a V6 Mustang is that it's not a real Mustang. All it is, is a upscaled engine of the Mazda 6 in the Mustang body. Don't be embarrassed by getting it, I mean you shouldn't at all. However, understand where people are coming from when they ask that question.
Hi Gram I just bought a 2013 V6 Mustang automatic with sport mode. It's the same car as yours . And it's a great car . I had mine 3 weeks and no it's not a v8 so what. It's fast enough to get me a ticket . Didnot get one . Bit it's fast . And the highway miles you get is great .... I drove from needles calf. Back to las vegas 133 miles cruse control .80 mph . Got to Vegas top off with gas . Only burnd 4 gallon s . That is Awesome. With price of gas today . So all V8 owners GT . Have to pay more for gas .... I rather have a nice V6 Mustang have just as much fun .and spend less in gas . I am a surfer. So when the waves are good I can get to surfing spot . At a reasonable amount of time having fun driving there with an awesome Mustang that the V6 in sports mode using the manual transmission shifting through all six gears not worrying to cost me an arm and a leg and gas and have enough money to buy lunch surfboard wax and go surfing for the rest of the day... Yes my car is silver black interior. Only 78,000 miles . In perfect condition. The only mods I am going too do . Is a cold air intake. Front strout bridge under the hood. Good leather seat covers. And and good Mustang floor Matt's and a trunk Matt to protect the truck when I put my road bike inside the trunk. Yes I am a cyclist. And my Bianchi infinito CV road bike fits perfectly inside the trunk with room for my duffel bag and nobody even knows it's in there so I don't even need a bicycle rack for the back of the car yes this mustang is an awesome car so I don't care what other people think or other people say if they got a V8 Mustang so what enjoy your nice blue Mustang I love the color lose my favorite color and have a good time you have an awesome car
the manual trans in that gen weren't any good anyways, the v6 did get the better felling manual in my opinion but i think you played it smart when you got that with the auto and v6
i would only get a manual if the car has a big engine with lots of torque. i do not enjoy rowing the gears on a tiny Honda engine if you know what i mean
Paint the deck tan and dust problem solved. I drivd a 2005 V6 and haven't owned a V8 since 1980. The V6 is more Euro sounding and they are far from slow.
I don't think the wing really has anything to do with it, honestly! The back of a car is always the place that get's dirtiest simply due to the way that air flows around it. It just causes dirt to catch and stick there and because of the black panel it doesn't take much to begin to notice it. Hahaha
HeyThisIsGraham I've had my 2013 v6 for about 2 years and got it with only 7k miles. So far going onto 14k. Is there any problems I should look out for? Also what rims do you have, those are exactly the ones I want!
Keep an eye out for issues with the water pump, the one on the 3.7L is know for being somewhat finicky. I'm at 80k miles now and am only just starting to have an issue with mine, although it acted up and then stopped again... but i've heard that it'll happen around 30k for most people. Other than that though these cars are pretty bullet proof, at least for the first 80k miles! haha. Just take care of it and you should be fine! Also, my wheels are the Performance Package wheels off of a 2015 Mustang GT. I had them powder coated though because I've always loved the look of gray wheels on a blue car but Ford only made these in black at the time!
HeyThisIsGraham nice, thanks. Also I had a question about tires on the mustang. I just got a flat tire and patched it but i will need to replace it. The one that got patched was in the back, and will replace both back tires with winter tires then replace the front tires later on. Is it bad to have two different sets of tires? Also do you recommend all weather tires or winter tires? I live in Nebraska and we get lots of snow during winter but I put away my mustang during winter and use my truck.
If you don't drive your mustang in the snow and won't ever drive it in the snow then I wouldn't worry about putting winter tires on it. All-season tires or even summer tires (if you REALLY don't drive it in the snow) would both be fine! If I were you, I wouldn't put winter tires on the Mustang. They'll handle and ride too poorly. Just put some All-seasons on and don't drive it in the snow! Haha
i test drove both manual and auto before getting mine, I guess I'm weird for finding the manual more ''fun''. plus I think most ppl just expect a mustang to be a manual so when they see an auto they get disappointed I guess, which I don't get cause its quicker in between shifts for sure so.. smh lol
It's definitely not weird to find the manual more fun. It definitely offers a more connected driving experience. I'm just not disappointed to have an auto. I've but 80k+ miles on her in less than 5 years so it's been nice to have the auto for the daily driving.
yeah true I daily mine too but not nearly as you lol. and not gonna lie when traffic hits all that goes thru my head is "damn it!" well I found I say it a lot more now lmao
On my 2013 prem with pony package I have the same rattle from the back, never could figure it out, just live with it. My decklid in addition to being a dirt magnet, now half the clearcoat has come off and it really looks like crap. My biggest gripe with the car is the horrible suspension. I hate the wheel gap, body roll in corners and the sense of the wheels not being connected to the rest of the car under hard cornering.
Rodimus Prime I agree, the stock suspension (even on the premiums) are not the best. I saved up money and upgraded to the Eibach pro plus suspension kit. Beefier sway bars, and shocks helped to lower that stock 4x4 wheel gap. Added an adjustable panhard bar and front tower strut as well. Now car stays planted when the road gets bumpy, there is virtually zero brake nosedive, and it corners fairly flat.
Only in the car community there is insecurity about autos/manuals. I once asked a teenager who's worshipping manuals to properly ride a motorcycle in a track and suddenly he's questioning his identity.
The hell with everyone if you like it drive the ass off it beautiful car if it’s a mustang I like no matter what type what size of motor they are all beautiful
Add some background music, it would make the video much better. I am not saying that the video is bad, I love your videos but I am just suggesting something cool. ;)
Dude you gotta tell me where did you get the gt style front grille and the fog lights...coz I just bought a 2013 v6 convertible and it has none of them. I would absolutely need to get that halo fog lights for my front grille, only in my case they would be amber
Fantastic video ! lots of respect for it but yes... 100 percent it matters what engine is under the hood. It matters if that engine is reliable, if it makes power and where it makes power. If youre just after the looks and the brand then... just reliability is all that matters. I have my respects for v6 engines, but they certainly arent my favorite engine out there.
I've had a handful of v8 mustangs as well. All are nice in their own ways. I do have a 3.7. I was pleasantly surprised by this engine. Honestly, I felt like it was about looks and reliability originally but it does have some zip. I don't feel like it's too much different from an 05-10 3v when it comes to power.
Hey Graham, how did you do the fog light conversion? I've been looking for the parts but have not been so lucky. The grill and lights are easy, but not the brackets for the fog lights to be held in the grill or the wiring harness because I want to run my stock dogs with the gills at the same time. Is there a website I could go to?
I'm not sure where to find all of that. I'm only running the LED halo rings. There is no fog light behind them. These are simply held in place with 3m tape because they really don't need anything more.
Hey man just wanted to ask on your most recent video... is there anyway you could do a video on your GFs halo fog light set up and how she (or you guys) went about installing them?
The install was fairly similar to mine. Wire them to the running lights and either 3m tape (how mine are attached) or ziptie (how hers are attached) them to your grille.
I have a 2014 V6 convertible. I put a modified exhaust on the vehicle which certainly makes it sound better. However, my neighbor has the audacity to say that my car is all show and no go. He even wants to challenge me to a drag race. What a twit. I am seventy years of age and have no intention of drag racing any body. Especially an overgrown teenager in a Chrysler 300 bathtub
Not at all. Haha. I had to do quite a bit of Dremel-ing on the V6 surround to make the GT insert fit. It wasn't super easy but I made it work. We had Annika's stock V6 grille laying around so I pulled the surround off of it and picked up a GT grille from a guy on Facebook and then got the halos online.
How’s the reliability of the cyclone engine?? Looking to buy a new s550 bc used cars have been a curse for me and I’ve seen great deals on the v6 s550 but last time I owners a mustang was a 2003 v6 and it was terrible
Graham Cain really?! That gives a lot of confidence, looking to hopefully buy my cyclone soon. Sadly gonna have a roll over from my current car of about 4-6k but they’re on sale so after roll over I’m looking at basically MSRP, think it’s a good deal?? Lightning blue, 6 speed auto 2017,0 Miles
I own a 2014 V6 pony package, and love it. Of all of the things to "hate", the deck lid is the easiest fix. Mine suffered from the typical fading due to sun damage. My solution? Plastidip. Not only did using a flat black "fix" the issue, it also has the added benefit of not showing dirt.
I wouldn’t go any bigger than 20 inch wheels with a 35 sidewall. That way your speedometer won’t be off. I believe that you can fit a 275 width tire up front but you’ll likely rub a smidge. The rear can fit pretty huge tires though. I believe you can squeeze up to a 315 width back there on an 11 inch wide wheel and be fine.
It depends on your level of experience with modifying cars/power tools. If you haven't done much of it, you may want a hand because you really only get one shot at some of the cutting.
hey i tell you why. it's like women won't give short men a chance. american car aficionados don't give V6 mustang a chance because in their mind mustang are pony/muscle cars and they should come with a V8
My friend ask me why u get a v6 instead of v8 I answer why u cant afford any car
You will never convince a 5.0 owner that the V-6 is worth anything. I know it's hard, but try not to let it bother you. I've owned 5 mustangs ( all 5.0) in my lifetime and my current one is a '14 V6. I love it. Haters gonna hate.
Amen.
Dream Cruzer We don't care.
Dream Cruzer I'm agreeing with you.
The 2013 V-6 gets great fuel economy and has HP and torque equivalent to the Cobras of 1996-1998. I'm a V-8 guy and love that rumble and power, but after driving one of these V-6s on a trip some years ago, I am convinced - they're flat-out screamers. A total blast to drive. Throw some forced induction on one, and you'll have plenty of V-8 owners running scared, too.
Zero resale or trade in value, that's where I learned my lesson
Haters gonna hate. I got a v6 6 speed but people will continue to hate it. Even a dude that drives Prius talks trash about v6.
I like my 13, the 3.7 is a reliable engine and I've saved lots of dough because of it.
Try selling it or trading it in, then you'll understand.
The End that’s literally the opposite point of his comment are you dumb
@@TheEnd-eg6wq how much would i get
Love my 2012 V6. Just changed the spark plugs and it drives like new. 305 hp and 31 mpg highway is hard to come by these days.
how many miles did it have when you changed them mines about to hit 60k
@@doodoobutter4406 I changed them at about 95K miles. They looked pretty bad lol
I recently just got a ‘12 v6 i watched this video to see what problems i would potentially have and this video just gave me so much relief because you proved its a great car and there are gonna be haters😂
the one mustang joke I get tired of hearing Is when my family calls them "shitstangs" only because I am an avid lover of Mustangs and my family knows that.
deathendroad the running joke I got tired of was the crowd killer 😂
My family always called em mudstains
Graham, you are on the right track. I own a 2016 V6 mustang you know engine and transmission is same and that's my first mustang. I had it for a while (10 months) and it's fine I'm in love with it washing myself every weekend. I hear the same jokes and complains very same "why didn't you get a V8 and why it's automatic..... Never mind about them because more than %80 doesn't owns a mustang they don't know how does it feels when you first start the engine in the morning.
Couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing!
I'm not gonna lie. I would have gotten a V8 if I could have, but I couldn't, so I didn't. I have a 2014 Manual V6. Even if I could come up with the purchase price down payment, the monthly payments and Insurance would have made paying my other bills tough. Add on to that, my daughter will be starting College. When she graduates, then I'll get my V8. Priorities. She comes first.
3 years later, how'd that college work out?
@@TheEnd-eg6wq She's almost done with school, and I've had an awesome GT since 2018 that I bought new, and it's paid in full. :)
@@thullraven1 So in 3 years you went from financing a V6, to putting your daughter thru college, and owning a GT out right? If that's true, thank Trump.
@@TheEnd-eg6wq re read his comment he was talking about financing a v8 it would have been a hassle
@@kakanomanches3782 He literally said in 2018 his daughter was starting college, he said when she graduates which would be this year, he'll get his GT, yet his last comment says he got his GT in 2018, perhaps you should read the whole thread.
Dude, i also do love the halos on the front grille. AWSOME look!
Thanks man!
What halo lights are those where can I get them?
I may be able to help you out on the rattle. I have a '14 GT that had the same noise. It turned out to be the upper seat belt tensioner. After the dealer replaced it the noise is gone. BTW, unlike one of the folks below believes, even as a GT owner I do like the V6 'stang. It rides much better than my GT and has plenty of power. For me unfortunately I needed the sound the Coyote makes, but if it weren't for that I'd be very happy with the V6. And also don't worry about what others think. Once you get old like me you realize it really, truly doesn't matter. All that matters is what YOU think of your ride when you walk up to her.
Randy Kuhn Exactly, I always wanted a GT, or 5.0, but 3.7 is enough for me and happy. Don't care what other people think.
Amen nigga
V6 powerplant muscle cars are amazing for daily drivers. Cheap af to maintain, low insurance costs compared to any v8, aggressive muscle styling and a bunch of upset fuck sticks that don’t understand compromise ;)
Former iroc v8 owner, current v6 dib blue mustang owner
You are spot on about the deck lid. It drives me crazy! My 14 3.7 is my 4th mustang (Mach 1,07 Gt, and built 351 Fox body). I hate to say but I used to be a v6 hater. Other than mustangs I've owned everything from a LS1 Trans Am to a LS1 swapped GMC Sierra and a few Honda Crx's . I've grown a lot as a car guy since owning my 3.7 There's something special about it for sure I'm not a hater anymore
So you put a boss intake on your 3.7?
I was at a Honda motorcycle dealership today. Their top of the line motorcycle, the Goldwing, was selling for $28,000. That's $5,000 more than what I paid for my new Mustang V-6 a year and a half ago.
I got so much hate for driving a v6 mustang, but honestly i dont care its a mustang in my opinion.
Most of the stock Mustangs built over the years can not beat the 3.7. Only most Shelby and some of the Newer stock v-8s.
MrIbeHackin I agree to man I get hate for driving a v6
With the whole mustang jokes thing. I'm a firm believer that, "If you can't laugh at the things that you love you don't deserve to laugh at the things that you hate." Sure the jokes can get annoying sometimes when you hear them all the time, but you gotta embrace the shit right. It's part of the fun.
Bro it's a dope as car....
People are fuxking HATERS
Shit idc I wish I had the 3.7 liter, my 2010 S197 has the old 4.0 liter. That engine literally has 100+ horsepower than mine.
The best part of this car is that you can get tuned for $450 and stunt up on a v8 mustang and you can still drive it every single day, and most of the v8 owners just drive on weekends, on a v6 you can really enjoy your car , get fun , and the best part go anywhere without think to much on gas prices, on the paper the v8 says 17-25 but my friend get 14 miles for gallon, I personally in my v6 without tuning get 21 on city, yes mostly I drive has a grand mom but if I want it I use the power and I really love my car
I own a 14 v6 and one thing I hate.! is it doesn’t come with any hood struts lol
The thing I hate about my car is the leather seats in the winter it's too cold LOL! The n on the flip side in the summer it's too hot, but other than that I'm happy with the car I have. Great video Graham, how have you been with school and all?
I feel your pain! That would have been a good point to add! Haha. Things are good here though, man! Thanks for asking! How about you?
My friends ALWAYS make Mustang jokes, but then I ask them if they want to drive it and then all of a sudden, "Wait, really? I'd love to!"
Don't knock it until you try it, right?
They only thing I hate on my 2013 Mustang V6 is that I can't figure out why the AUX line in doesn't work.
I can't enough how old it gets in the Facebook Mustang groups of people with V8s talking crap about the 3.7L V6. I've got a 3.7L and the hate comments get really old. I have a manual and get locked out of gears when driving hard and trying to shift. I might try a different bushing or something.
Scott, don't let them bug you! I own an older Mustang GT with a 4.6L V-8, and your car with its newer V-6 would absolute smoke mine. I've rented a 2013 V-6 Mustang and the thing was an absolute screamer - totally a blast to drive. I am actually considering buying one for my wife.
I know exactly what you go through dude. I to have a V6 2014 and yeah I'ved own a few 5.0s in the past. I really don't care what type of mustang I have except for the 74 through 78 I'll pass. Just don't feel right without a stang. Anyways great looking car and thanks for the video
I own a black on black 2014 Mustang V6 and you're not kidding about the dirt and dust. Seems like I go to the car wash everyday of the week. Instantly regretted the purchase on that problem alone.
My 2011 3.7 is my life and 20 mpg average, you're definitely not getting that in a coyote. The back road handling is way better too.
I have the exact year of urs and no way I get 20mpg. Mostly city tho
I drive in Seattle Tacoma traffic everyday. I'll take auto.
Auto isn't faster it's really just more consistent. Stock times are 5.8 auto 5.3 manual. However they can be quick with mpt tune. Autos are for bracket racers manuals are for drivers, still nice car car man.
Hey how are you. I also have a 2013 v6 mustang. Yes, black color is not the best cuz it gets dirty in the back of the car. But great that you made a video about things u don't like . u are right every one of them are true. Good luck.
I like the 13s and 14s I want a 13 for my first car since they are cheap
Chicharito IsGoat i noticed that they are cheap too, do you happen to know why ?
I hate when 5.0 owners ask me why did you get a 3.7l and I ask them why did you get a 5.0 why didn't you get a 350 or 500 lol it's so dumb
Well, why did you?
Je leur réponds: pas besoin de 5.0, quand je veux faire du sport je roule avec ma 911, et j'aime mon V6 2010 ;)
I too used to hate on the v6 mustangs and always wondered if there was a point to getting an american muscle car with a v6 til i grew up and bought my own 2013 v6 mustang and i can truthfully admit it is a fantastic engine and can sound amazing, granted not as good as a v8 but cmon most of the people hating still drive their moms old car or some 5.0 they will be paying off for the next 10 years
I agree, I don't know why people hate the v6. its better on gas, and all in all its still a sports car. its a fun little car that you can make look cool. I like the v6.
Have u had any serious repairs since your 4 yr ownership thinking of getting a Mustang automatic thanks for the review keep enjoying your Mustang
No, I haven’t had any major issues (and very very few minor issues) with my car in the 5 years and 97,000 miles that I’ve owned it. The only true issue that I’ve had was when the water pump gasket went bad (which causes you to slowly lose coolant) and had to be replaced. That is a known issue with these engines though and is easy enough to do yourself like I did. Other than that, it’s been flawless!
Just got a 14 5.0 2013 and 2014 are beautiful cars bottom line
Couldn't agree more! Congrats on your car!
As a 2014 modded v6 mustang owner I get these questions too.
The best answer you can give is: "Would you like to upgrade me?" Them: "No.." Me: "Then shut up."
So...you made a video about why other people hate your 2013 mustang. Love your car bro.
If you take some paper towel and stuff it under the plastic under your rear quarter panel, it will stop the annoying noise the plastic makes. I had this rattle noise for a while before I had a friend in the back hold pressure down on the plastic and it stopped. The plastic panel is hitting the metal behind it, so stuffing paper in there will prevent this.
I'll give that a shot!
you're right about the decklid, but is your clearcoat peeling horribly? a lot of peoples clearcoat just on that black decklid panel are peeling bad and it looks god awful. i recently just put on the matte black vinyl from american muscle to cover it up. ford sucks sometimes!
the only issue that I have with the clear coat on the deck lid is that it is fading at the top of the faux gas cap.
What other people think of your car shouldn't bother you. Let it go! I have a v6 and i love it. Screw a 5.0. And the people who crash a mustang are the very ones who THINK they are a pro driver and show there ASS and prove how stupid they are. Move over 5.0 the V6 is coming!
Honestly, I really don't care what people think of my car. I love it and that's all that really matters! I just couldn't think of anything else to complain about! Haha
Well, here's the sad truth. Yes, I actually do respect the V6's performance. I find it absolutely impressive that modern V6's from Ford and Chevy are capable of 300 horses to the crank (although they do lack torque, which is a huge let down in comparison to a V8). However, a Mustang is a muscle car. Maybe not at first, but it eventually got that reputation through it's history. Therefore with it's long history, the way people look at a V6 Mustang is that it's not a real Mustang. All it is, is a upscaled engine of the Mazda 6 in the Mustang body. Don't be embarrassed by getting it, I mean you shouldn't at all. However, understand where people are coming from when they ask that question.
Hi Gram
I just bought a 2013 V6 Mustang automatic with sport mode. It's the same car as yours .
And it's a great car . I had mine 3 weeks and no it's not a v8 so what.
It's fast enough to get me a ticket . Didnot get one . Bit it's fast . And the highway miles you get is great ....
I drove from needles calf. Back to las vegas 133 miles cruse control .80 mph .
Got to Vegas top off with gas . Only burnd 4 gallon s . That is Awesome. With price of gas today .
So all V8 owners GT . Have to pay more for gas .... I rather have a nice V6 Mustang have just as much fun .and spend less in gas .
I am a surfer. So when the waves are good I can get to surfing spot . At a reasonable amount of time having fun driving there with an awesome Mustang that the V6 in sports mode using the manual transmission shifting through all six gears not worrying to cost me an arm and a leg and gas and have enough money to buy lunch surfboard wax and go surfing for the rest of the day...
Yes my car is silver black interior. Only 78,000 miles . In perfect condition.
The only mods I am going too do . Is a cold air intake. Front strout bridge under the hood. Good leather seat covers. And and good Mustang floor Matt's and a trunk Matt to protect the truck when I put my road bike inside the trunk. Yes I am a cyclist. And my Bianchi infinito CV road bike fits perfectly inside the trunk with room for my duffel bag and nobody even knows it's in there so I don't even need a bicycle rack for the back of the car yes this mustang is an awesome car so I don't care what other people think or other people say if they got a V8 Mustang so what enjoy your nice blue Mustang I love the color lose my favorite color and have a good time you have an awesome car
the manual trans in that gen weren't any good anyways, the v6 did get the better felling manual in my opinion but i think you played it smart when you got that with the auto and v6
I've heard and do agree. I'm happy with the auto.
Ya know i have manual S197 and i must say, there r days i wished it were an auto. Lol.
I believe it! I'm sure it's nice to row through the gears though!
Me too haha.
Bro, how you get those lights on the grill?
I feel you bud I agree with your point on the mustang jokes -2014 v6
i would only get a manual if the car has a big engine with lots of torque.
i do not enjoy rowing the gears on a tiny Honda engine if you know what i mean
Paint the deck tan and dust problem solved. I drivd a 2005 V6 and haven't owned a V8 since 1980. The V6 is more Euro sounding and they are far from slow.
The deck lid is a real annoyance on mine some of the clear coat has come off and it looks terrible.
How did you get the halo fog lights in your grill?
Yes the back panel! It gets dirty after washing it! I thought it was my small wing but even with your wing it gets dirty
I don't think the wing really has anything to do with it, honestly! The back of a car is always the place that get's dirtiest simply due to the way that air flows around it. It just causes dirt to catch and stick there and because of the black panel it doesn't take much to begin to notice it. Hahaha
HeyThisIsGraham I've had my 2013 v6 for about 2 years and got it with only 7k miles. So far going onto 14k. Is there any problems I should look out for? Also what rims do you have, those are exactly the ones I want!
Keep an eye out for issues with the water pump, the one on the 3.7L is know for being somewhat finicky. I'm at 80k miles now and am only just starting to have an issue with mine, although it acted up and then stopped again... but i've heard that it'll happen around 30k for most people. Other than that though these cars are pretty bullet proof, at least for the first 80k miles! haha. Just take care of it and you should be fine! Also, my wheels are the Performance Package wheels off of a 2015 Mustang GT. I had them powder coated though because I've always loved the look of gray wheels on a blue car but Ford only made these in black at the time!
HeyThisIsGraham nice, thanks. Also I had a question about tires on the mustang. I just got a flat tire and patched it but i will need to replace it. The one that got patched was in the back, and will replace both back tires with winter tires then replace the front tires later on. Is it bad to have two different sets of tires? Also do you recommend all weather tires or winter tires? I live in Nebraska and we get lots of snow during winter but I put away my mustang during winter and use my truck.
If you don't drive your mustang in the snow and won't ever drive it in the snow then I wouldn't worry about putting winter tires on it. All-season tires or even summer tires (if you REALLY don't drive it in the snow) would both be fine! If I were you, I wouldn't put winter tires on the Mustang. They'll handle and ride too poorly. Just put some All-seasons on and don't drive it in the snow! Haha
Do love the Manuel in mine. Do hate trying to shift with cups in the cupholder. Owner of 08 v6 auto and 2012 v6 manuel.
i test drove both manual and auto before getting mine, I guess I'm weird for finding the manual more ''fun''. plus I think most ppl just expect a mustang to be a manual so when they see an auto they get disappointed I guess, which I don't get cause its quicker in between shifts for sure so.. smh lol
It's definitely not weird to find the manual more fun. It definitely offers a more connected driving experience. I'm just not disappointed to have an auto. I've but 80k+ miles on her in less than 5 years so it's been nice to have the auto for the daily driving.
yeah true I daily mine too but not nearly as you lol. and not gonna lie when traffic hits all that goes thru my head is "damn it!" well I found I say it a lot more now lmao
On my 2013 prem with pony package I have the same rattle from the back, never could figure it out, just live with it. My decklid in addition to being a dirt magnet, now half the clearcoat has come off and it really looks like crap. My biggest gripe with the car is the horrible suspension. I hate the wheel gap, body roll in corners and the sense of the wheels not being connected to the rest of the car under hard cornering.
Rodimus Prime I agree, the stock suspension (even on the premiums) are not the best. I saved up money and upgraded to the Eibach pro plus suspension kit. Beefier sway bars, and shocks helped to lower that stock 4x4 wheel gap. Added an adjustable panhard bar and front tower strut as well. Now car stays planted when the road gets bumpy, there is virtually zero brake nosedive, and it corners fairly flat.
Only in the car community there is insecurity about autos/manuals. I once asked a teenager who's worshipping manuals to properly ride a motorcycle in a track and suddenly he's questioning his identity.
did you add the circle lights?
I did. I made a video covering the install!
Great video Graham! Have the same one with the deep impact blue premium package!
Where did you get your halo fog lights?
Nice car
Not having paddle shifters would annoy me with that little switch
It's really not bad at all. I'll take it any day over the 1-2-3-D shifter that you get on the 10-12 Mustangs.
The hell with everyone if you like it drive the ass off it beautiful car if it’s a mustang I like no matter what type what size of motor they are all beautiful
Add some background music, it would make the video much better. I am not saying that the video is bad, I love your videos but I am just suggesting something cool. ;)
Robin Potter sometimes background music is annoying. When there's no music it feels personal and that's what I like about his videos.
I've got the same Damn rattle so if you ever find out let me know dude
Will do! Mine comes and goes so I’ve never been too bothered to pull everything apart to find it.
On my 2010 V6 : I found it is the rear view mirror: while driving, just hold the rear view mirror and all the tweeter stops on mine ;)
Dude you gotta tell me where did you get the gt style front grille and the fog lights...coz I just bought a 2013 v6 convertible and it has none of them. I would absolutely need to get that halo fog lights for my front grille, only in my case they would be amber
Fantastic video ! lots of respect for it but yes... 100 percent it matters what engine is under the hood. It matters if that engine is reliable, if it makes power and where it makes power. If youre just after the looks and the brand then... just reliability is all that matters. I have my respects for v6 engines, but they certainly arent my favorite engine out there.
I've had a handful of v8 mustangs as well. All are nice in their own ways. I do have a 3.7. I was pleasantly surprised by this engine. Honestly, I felt like it was about looks and reliability originally but it does have some zip. I don't feel like it's too much different from an 05-10 3v when it comes to power.
The hate comes from.back in the day the 90s and early 2ks the V6 was awful and most dont know how far they have came.
This is my 2nd car i want! So ill definitely have to save. I really enjoyed this video! Thx! #LIKE
Hey Graham, how did you do the fog light conversion? I've been looking for the parts but have not been so lucky. The grill and lights are easy, but not the brackets for the fog lights to be held in the grill or the wiring harness because I want to run my stock dogs with the gills at the same time. Is there a website I could go to?
I'm not sure where to find all of that. I'm only running the LED halo rings. There is no fog light behind them. These are simply held in place with 3m tape because they really don't need anything more.
That nice car and talk buddy just leave it people hate on the car 🚗 specially mustang v6 but I love it hater gonna hate
What kind of fog light do you have??? looks amazing
Dude I know right
I couldn’t afford for the v8, maybe in the future I will. But I love my 14 mustang v6 is fast and fun
HEY BRO IM SO EXCITED FOR WATCHING YOUR GRILLE!!! I HAVE THE SAME GRILLE V6 AND MY QUESTION IS HOW TO U INSTALL THE FOG LIGHTS??????
I wired them to the running lights and 3M taped them to the backside of the grille.
me: sees a guy driving a v6 automatic mustang
also me: complains about why he got a v6 and an automatic, whilst driving a nissan micra 1.3i..... :D
Does anyone here know where I can get that grill with the halo lights and running pony??
Alberto Meneses I bought it used. It’s an OEM GT grille with a V6 surround and halo LEDs from superbrightLEDs.con
Hey man just wanted to ask on your most recent video... is there anyway you could do a video on your GFs halo fog light set up and how she (or you guys) went about installing them?
The install was fairly similar to mine. Wire them to the running lights and either 3m tape (how mine are attached) or ziptie (how hers are attached) them to your grille.
Your car is so fuckin nice in that color
What strut tower brace do you? I have been looking for 2 years!
as long as its a mustang with the twin pipes out back and a 2012-2014 fuk whats under the hood
I have a 2014 V6 convertible. I put a modified exhaust on the vehicle which certainly makes it sound better. However, my neighbor has the audacity to say that my car is all show and no go. He even wants to challenge me to a drag race. What a twit. I am seventy years of age and have no intention of drag racing any body. Especially an overgrown teenager in a Chrysler 300 bathtub
Great Looking Car I have A 66 mustang I like yours Better !!!!!!!
V6 or eco boost 2.3 it lets working man have a nice car. Have a home to pay for. And Grand kids. Drive 34 miles one way to work. Fast enough for me.
What kind of grill did you use and how did you connect the halos?
GT grille, V6 surround, and lots of 3m tape to keep the halos in place. It works though and that's what counts! Haha
So did the grill fit perfectly?and where did you get it
Not at all. Haha. I had to do quite a bit of Dremel-ing on the V6 surround to make the GT insert fit. It wasn't super easy but I made it work. We had Annika's stock V6 grille laying around so I pulled the surround off of it and picked up a GT grille from a guy on Facebook and then got the halos online.
I did exact same thing lolol I put a 2014 front bumper cover and hood on my 2011. I had the bumper and hood painted Kona blue to match my Cars color
did you put a splitter on it?
Dude omg you have the need for speed movie lights in the front what are they called
Watch my video about them here: th-cam.com/video/7sJKo6UMumQ/w-d-xo.html
Dude can you please tell me where you got your fog grille? Or what type it is.
It's a stock GT grille that I did some custom work on.
How’s the reliability of the cyclone engine?? Looking to buy a new s550 bc used cars have been a curse for me and I’ve seen great deals on the v6 s550 but last time I owners a mustang was a 2003 v6 and it was terrible
I hit 100k miles on mine just last week and have had no issues with the car since the day that I drove it off the lot! It’s been an amazing car!
Graham Cain really?! That gives a lot of confidence, looking to hopefully buy my cyclone soon. Sadly gonna have a roll over from my current car of about 4-6k but they’re on sale so after roll over I’m looking at basically MSRP, think it’s a good deal?? Lightning blue, 6 speed auto 2017,0 Miles
Yes my interior quarter panel has the same damn rattle lol!
Should I put big Shelby style white strips on my mustang, which is the same blue as his is?
+Pizza Rolls if you like that look, go for it! It's not my personal choice but it definitely think that it looks good!
HeyThisIsGraham 'preciate ya!
I own a 2014 V6 pony package, and love it. Of all of the things to "hate", the deck lid is the easiest fix. Mine suffered from the typical fading due to sun damage. My solution? Plastidip. Not only did using a flat black "fix" the issue, it also has the added benefit of not showing dirt.
Ppl assume that the v8 is a more manly car which sucks
what lower grille is that?
It is the roush lower grille delete!
Sounds like people bother Graham, not the car.
bro i have the same car what are the biggest tires and wheels i can fit on it
I wouldn’t go any bigger than 20 inch wheels with a 35 sidewall. That way your speedometer won’t be off. I believe that you can fit a 275 width tire up front but you’ll likely rub a smidge. The rear can fit pretty huge tires though. I believe you can squeeze up to a 315 width back there on an 11 inch wide wheel and be fine.
Graham Cain thank you
@@GrahamCain 255 is max in the front, standard knowledge
If I can't get a 2015-2016 for a good price I'll grab a 13-14 V6 premium 🤷🏾♂️
thats what i did man got a v6 2014 mustang premium back in august. best car i have ever driven
Why do you care what other people think? You buy a car for you not for them. Idc if people don't like autos it's not their car.
Where did you get that grill haha?
Bought the GT grille insert used on Facebook and then did some custom fabrication to make the rest work.
HeyThisIsGraham is that easy Haha? Or would I want to get a hand?
It depends on your level of experience with modifying cars/power tools. If you haven't done much of it, you may want a hand because you really only get one shot at some of the cutting.
May I ask for a link to where you got the grille?
I bought it used on Facebook from a guy on a Mustang parts trade group.
hey i tell you why.
it's like women won't give short men a chance.
american car aficionados don't give V6 mustang a chance
because in their mind mustang are pony/muscle cars
and they should come with a V8
You sound so depressed talking about it 😂
Asking as it’s not a Chevy v8 under the hood