2015 Ford Mustang GT: Smiles Per Mile? Real World Review and Test

[@jimwellmon5768]

Your review nailed it. Nice to see an average joe review this car. You get a better sense of the awe of driving it for the first time. I just bought a 2016 GT/CS four days ago and I still haven't stopped smiling. At 435 horsepower it is the fastest car I have ever owned and I've had some fast ones in my 52 years. This is my 5th Mustang and my 1st GT. The last one was a 2014 V-6 with 307 hp and I absolutely loved it. Of course my new one totally blows it away. If your a V-6 mustang owner and you're on the fence about trading for a GT I'm telling you, go for it! If you can afford it that is. My note almost doubled. Thankfully my insurance only went up about 30 bucks per month. I can't compare it or debate it vs. a Camaro or a Challenger as I haven't driven either of their latest offerings. I like them all and they all stack up pretty close anyhow. I'm loving this Mustang!

[@brentsaunders877]

Great video! we need someone who review cars in EVERYDAY situations, this helps out my car buying choices btw

[@whyallthefuss201]

Your right Greg. The videos and pictures doesn't do this car justice. You really have to see one in person, especially in silver, to appreciate the styling and its hunker down stands. Great review as always.

[@tedbrooks1677]

Finally a real world review that doesn't take itself too seriously. Well done.

[@gcavy1]

Ted Brooks Thanks! -Greg

[@lornemoon2289]

After having owned 3 Z-28's, Trans Am's and a 92 LX 5.0, I was ready for something different. After pining for an SRT Challenger, I went to a local dealer and they were total D bags. So, I went to Ford, drove the GT and fell in love all over again. I paid my $500 deposit and ordered the premium with performance pkg that morning. It should arrive in 3-4 weeks and I can't wait to start eating the SS 1LE's.

[@Xenios9]

You won't be eating the 2016 camaro 1le when it comes out. 455HP and lighter weight for the 2016 camaro SS

[@agencyheadquartersdc4568]

Xenios9 what are you smoking

[@gcavy1]

Lorne Moon thanks for watching and chiming in! -Greg

[@Sahadi420]

Lorne Moon $500 deposit???? My asshole Ford dealer wanted 1 grand. Went across town, and found my baby.

[@lornemoon2289]

Sahadi420 - Damn dude! Where do you live?? LOL! Yea, $500 and he pulled out the special order binder and paperwork, hand picked what I wanted and didn't want on May 12th and took delivery of it on June 30th. And that's here in Vegas. LOL!

[@lejink]

It's pretty hard to beat the Mustang for value.. $30k base for a v8 sports car, amazing

[@gcavy1]

Dee Jay good point. Thanks for watching and chiming in! -Greg

[@KvngArtzz876]

+Gallup Journey Test Drives does the night time mustang logo also show on the base model gt's?

[@KvngArtzz876]

+Gallup Journey Test Drives does the night time mustang logo also show on the base model gt's?

[@Dylanblakeisbeast]

+Arthur Hall yes

[@Expo2K314]

+Arthur Hall NO. It's part of the Premium Package, check the website.

[@rkalla]

Love that you showed the setup with car seats involved for those of us with kids, that aren't smart, and keep considering this car and are deluding ourselves into thinking "it'll work" with kids :)

[@gcavy1]

+Riyad Kalla thanks, glad it was helpful! -Greg

[@3star2nr]

lol guilty

[@mikeslocummichaelslocum8971]

Good, honest review. I just picked up a base 2015 Coyote. Its a great car but it is a bit of a handful at WOT. On another note, I do not see the value of the Premium version when you can get a great sports car for under thirty grand.

[@The07gt]

Same here I got a 2016 base GT it's good enough.

[@3star2nr]

I have a premium and I definitely see the value in it. it puts the car in a whole nother level. if all you care about is raw power and speed on a budget the base gt is the car for you. me being older and working a high stressed job, wanted a car that's very refined. I like walking out after work and getting in my leather seats. I like walking up to it in the morning and seeing the ponies and the inviting ambient lighting. I like the cooled and heated seats especially in a long road trip and I love the smell and feel of soft leather. I owned bmws before and this car is awesome because it has the feel of an old Beemer, but the spirit of a muscle car. to be honest it feels like a really fast high end luxury car all for under 40k

[@bestpilot98]

Another great review from The Land Of Enchantment!! Thanks for your time and hard work!!

[@gcavy1]

bestpilot98 thanks for the support! -Greg

[@paulhagan1693]

Good honest review. Thanks heaps. Live down under and have ordered one sight unseen and no test drive.. Can't wait!!

[@ddylanthomson]

+Paul Hagan I'm down under too! we got ours a week ago, bloody awesome car! you'll love it!!

[@paulhagan1693]

Oh wow fantastic. I have only seen one on the road so far and it did look great. I have to wait till 2017 for mine but hope to have a test drive soon at the local dealership. Glad your happy and thanks for making contact.

[@ddylanthomson]

Paul Hagan No worries!

[@Mallel92]

People forget that the IRS in a mustang was introduced back in 1999 with the cobra.

[@newtaurus1]

Mallel Morales true and in 03. and 04 cobras they didnnt want it back then.

[@michaelwalters5026]

newtaurus1 This is a new platform designed from scratch with IRS, the 99-04 cobras used an IRS setup that was retrofitted to work, it was never designed solely for it

[@gcavy1]

Mallel Morales yep. thanks for watching and chiming in! -Greg

[@gcavy1]

Michael Walters true. It does make a big difference in the new Mustang. Thanks for watching. -Greg

[@geofillingame2335]

Good honest view of mustang i have a 2015 and love the car like dodge and chevy offerings too but the mustang 5.0 just so much fun to drive

[@ziapride5753]

Awesome review !! here in Raton NM ! Totally looking at a 2015 50th Anniversary Mustang .. Thanks!

[@josevillegas9618]

nice review bro i liked it when you said your not chris harris or motoretrend jajaja good job

[@DanielTojcic]

great reviews...just stumbled across your channel and you earned a sub!

[@kevinl6231]

The side profile killed it for me, so I went out and bought a '14, with the lowest miles possible. Many young folks also prefer the prior S197 - the more retro look. As for being shorter in height, there is a clutch pedal extender out there that will enable you to sit further back. The major problem for shorter folks like me is getting that long throw clutch all the way down. Thanks for the review.

[@Sahadi420]

Kevin Lew us older folk like the nicer, better, less plastic GT. :)

[@5abivt]

+Sahadi420 x2.. I've driven a few 13/14s.. Besides the motor imo the car is horrendous in comparison. But styling is subjective .. Give up a real sized rear end for the first time in mustangs history for a side profile 🤔. The s197 butt looks like a skinny girl clenching her almost non existent butt 😂

[@Sahadi420]

+5abivt I didn't like the s197............at all. My favorite "diss" about the s197 is when someone said the front end looked like Bubba's front jaw from Forrest Gump. LOL

[@3star2nr]

why not just move the seat forward

[@songyiyao]

Nice vid.. Just bought a 2016 GT Convertible with 18k mi on it...really like your review. Hopefully I wont get tickets in the upcoming week lol.

[@efthimios]

I've been contemplating a new GT.. But due to bad weather here in NE pa I ended up with a 2011 335xdrive msport.. Part of me really likes th GT more..

[@3star2nr]

snow tires. although the 335 are awesome cars. the only issue I have with them is they look hard as hell to work on.

[@THE-MAD-TECHIE]

All seasons are on the more affordable models(trims) because for many who buy the car it is there only car, and for many who buy the base unit they don't want to buy another set of tires. SO if you want summer tires go buy second set. You do understand that most base trims are sold to college student age people. Enthusiasts will buy PP or upgraded trims which many have summer tires , OR they plan to pull the tires for a custom rim anyway, this allows them to already have the winter set.

[@5abivt]

Great job enjoyed that ✅ subscribed and looking forward to more !!

[@LiveByItHD]

There is no such thing as too much power! Many Pony drivers have actually been on tracks and accounts for the many many aftermarket sales of Saleen, Steeda, Shelby and Roush!!! I love my Roush and it came with advertised 670, tested at 710. Waiting for the Phase 3 kit for another 150 hp. :)

[@RomVlad]

New Mexico roads look smooth as glass compared to northeast Ohio where we literally have to cross over to the opposite lane to avoid what appears to be meteor craters....

[@gcavy1]

RomVlad true, I'm from Michigan so I'm familiar with those craters! New Mexico road are bad in a different way. Thanks for stopping by! -Greg

[@Chris1982416]

American roads are horrible period no matter where you are. Are infrastructure is failing apart. I live in Chicago and some of our potholes are turning into sinkholes literally.

[@505enthusiast4]

Why get it? Coyote v8 is why! I'm a father of 4. Our oldest actually just got married. I'm considering a year old mustang for my next daily driver. My wifey has a Lancet gt currently. So wifey wants an SUV next so a mustang will work. Nice to see a local car review channel Albuquerque nm here

[@Wieditox]

Why get it? Because it's fucking cool! :D

[@gcavy1]

***** right. Thanks for watching! -Greg

[@brianpeadenjr2402]

I traded my 99 Cobra which had IRS for the 2015 with performance pack. Hands down better in every way possible, yes us mustang fanboys are super happy. One thing I'd like to say is consider HP per liter. Mustang 5.0 is 87 Hp per liter as compared to 73 Hp per liter on the 6.2L Camaro. The dealer can ad a ford motorsport supercharger with 3 year warranty and you then have 637 HP. That coyote is badass!

[@gcavy1]

Brian Peaden I already found the power to be plenty! Thanks for chiming in. -Greg

[@gpavlovic25]

I’ve NEVER gotten a 4.5 sixty time. My best is 4.7. I think to get 4.5 it needs to be at the track or a really good hot surface. I just do it wherever I see an opening and the public roads are never perfect. Got an auto.

[@mustangpilot6786]

Wheelman GT I typically get 5.0 0 to 60 in the city. Real world horsepower to the wheels on these is about 380'ish am I right?

[@gregblack8550]

I got a 4.6 but a SS was pushing me to do a bump start.

[@CHEECHMUN]

perfect views, I feel the same.I had to get use to the power.The seat goes up & down also. i'm your height. I use the 3 set seat adjustments. I love the fit, feels like I'm seating in a glove. The ride is susprisingly comfortable. I have the red seats.

[@wrathgar11]

Good review. Subscribed.

[@jovo3dsmax]

Thx for the review........but when I see how you hold the steering wheel I already know everything about you

[@The101Point1]

that MPG is pretty good my 03 Mustang GT got 10 can't wait to pick up my 2016

[@3star2nr]

it also gets better by about 3mpg if you put on the Ford racing x pipe. the factory resonator is the weak link on these cars exhaust system. the rest of it is pretty high quality. 2.5" mandrel bent stainless steel. really good stuff for a factory vehicle

[@jonskaggs4589]

Greg, We have a Mazda 5 2014, with one kid it was big enough. Now we are expecting another kid. What is the roomiest family vehicle under 27k? It will carry 2 car seats, 2 adults and will need a 3rd row. If a van which would you recommend? Thanks for any help and keep up the great work....Jon in Decatur Illinois.

[@gcavy1]

Nardo Polo Good question. There are a lot of 3rd row choices out there, and from my experience they all tend to be priced fairly similarly for each particular category. I'm hoping to drive the new Ford Transit soon, that's the first one that comes to mind. The Focus platform means is a little lower in price and the tall roof means lots of space! Thanks for watching and chiming in! -Greg

[@JasonGregor]

Great video. How difficult is it to get in and out of?

[@3star2nr]

not difficult at all once u know how to

[@Project-ud5pz]

In Canada starting price for V8 is $34,300

[@maryjanesmith1233]

have my 2015 in white I'm looking forward for the 2017 my first time driving a mustang and I like it👍

[@waynem4226]

I wanted to ask if I put a x pipe in does it improve mpg and how can I improve mpg this could be my daily drive? Thanks

[@percyjen6490]

I don't know how to drive a stick shift. Would an automatic be just as fun? Maybe I should learn how to drive a stick too!

[@Reduxalicious]

I'm getting better than EPA testing, vehicle has an average of 19 MPG, I get 17.8 driving in Houston and 24MPG at 85 MPH and 30+ at 65.

[@dkpv2012]

Thanks man----You definitely useful.

[@domanater480]

why do you still have the plastic on the seats?

[@627018]

Good review :)

[@marcosgalindo4869]

wanna get this car for my birthday real bad !

[@wesleyr8556]

My friend got 31 mpg in his 2015 gt the other day. It's possible

[@twagn]

Needs 19" rims but the reality is I can't afford this car so why am I watching?

[@3star2nr]

because one day you will

[@dandeac1907]

Mr EOS don't think that way. If you like something you will make it happen sooner or later, be positive

[@andrewasp6043]

I so want one

[@ArthurSperotto]

0:42 Are you sure about that?! lol

[@gcavy1]

Arthur Sperotto no....that's why I said "probably"! But in all honestly I feel pretty confident in making that statement, mostly based off of all the rental grade and base model mustangs that are driven by the non enthusiasts. I'd be fun to know though. Maybe we can use the comments here as an informal poll!? Thanks for chiming in and keeping me honest! -Greg

[@ArthurSperotto]

Gallup Journey Test Drives Oh, ok. No problem, Greg. I was just kinda struck by that because, for example, I am a member of the Duke City Mustangs club, and it currently has about 300 members. Out of the 300, I have been to the track (both drag and "real" track) with at least 280-290 of the members - all in their respective Mustangs :-)

[@gcavy1]

Arthur Sperotto awesome! I'd love to have a track day sometime. -Greg

[@joevideowatcher]

Arthur Sperotto That seems like a poor sample selection, don't you think? Anybody that goes out of their way to join a club for the car they drive is going to be a lot more likely to hit the track than owners of the same car but not in a club. Furthermore, most owners of Mustangs have a v6, which probably isn't too ideal for track use by any measure, though I may be wrong about that.

[@MrFrozenCanuck]

Who writes a ticket for 5 or 6 miles over the speed limit? Seems petty.

[@Chris1982416]

They don't but in Chicago we got speed cameras that will light you and send you a ticket in the mail.

[@Pow3rMagic]

Aaron Paul !

[@gregblack8550]

Figure in a dead pedestrian every 6000 miles and a couple stops for meth and this would be average mustang owner experience.

[@Crippl3DRac3R]

daily driving? yes no?

[@TehZured]

+ShutLilKid yes

[@no213]

+ShutLilKid That was my question exactly...Other than horrible gas milage is okay too be used as an daily driver?

[@TehZured]

no213 Lmao the mercedes I had before my mustang had the same gas mileage, but I always though of it as "the gas efficient car" because we also had range rover/land rovers which are really bad

[@kaddiddlehopper29]

Just a suggestion, but you might want to add more than "the reality is" and "uhm" to your vocabulary.

[@jdigitalseven7]

Too bad the s550 body style is so ugly..especially the rear. 13/14 was last great body style.

[@Hunmbre]

Rhode Island has the worst road ever

[@hotrodtrucker88]

I bought one because they make it hahahahahahahaha

[@Hamoudiini]

BEAUTIFUL CAR BUT 5.0 L ENGINE ?!! I don't quit get it, I think it's little bit too much.

[@gcavy1]

***** the American way! ;) Thanks for watching. -Greg

[@ps31871]

Lol if a 5.0L isnt for you then get the 4 cylinder or v6! But the 5.0 is a beast best option out the 3 options! You guy a muscle for the power not for grandpa driving!

[@Hamoudiini]

don't get so exited, speed limits are every where.

[@ps31871]

***** and? what does speed limit has to do with power? people who want a muscle want the power and sound coming out of the engine not some slow and silent car! at that makes the experience very good and fun!

[@realtalk4689]

***** think of it as why body builders want huge muscles or martial artist train hard. They rarely use it what they have in public, but it feels damn good knowing it's their just in case. Smiles per mile.

[@ano-hv6rg]

you need to build a car dude lol 400hp is nothing

[@danmancino22]

you can build anything to be faster than anything. I can build my own version of a hellcat that's faster and a hell of a lot cheaper

[@3star2nr]

+danmancino22 yeah but some shit always breaks. or your waiting on parts tgat are backordered. building vs buying is always a bunch of bullshit. buy a fast car it comes with a warranty and guaranteed reliable for 6-10 years.

[@MyPancho2012]

Smiles per gallon