2025 Ford Mustang GT Review | The "Last Pony Standing" Still Here Because It's The Best?

[@MrHighlyEvolved]

I specced out a fairly loaded 2024 GT on Ford's website to 63K last year. The exact same car for 2025 is now 68K. Five thousand dollars more for the exact same car! Ridiculous... Actually, I take that back, it's not the exact same car--the 2025s don't have wireless charging, so you're actually paying significantly more for slightly less car. Nice going, Ford.

[@richardb.5691]

Well, that's called supply and demand.

[@BadBackOz]

My 2020 had an MSRP of just around 50k and I picked it up for 39.5k in January of 2021. No way I could pay full price for these. GT Premium, Performance Package, 401A, Performance Exhaust, Safe and Smart package. BACK IN MY DAYS!!!! Equivalent one now is 58k, so really it's not an enormous jump from a percentage standpoint, but I think the dollar amount is getting to us.

[@layne4376]

@@richardb.5691 Methinks you need to better understand Economics 101. The days supply of Mustangs is huge - ergo, they are sitting on dealer's lots.

[@richardb.5691]

@@layne4376 that's the dealers not understanding how to adjust their inventory based on demand. Most dealers haven't a clue on how to run their dealership.

[@layne4376]

@@richardb.5691 Correct. There is little demand for this car given the ridiculous pricing.

[@richyclubsport5155]

I'm in England, bought a Mustang and absolutely love it, plus rare over here and available in RHD and manual. Amazing to drive, great looking, surprisingly economical on a run.

[@sethrawbass]

Best looking stang since the 2010’s

[@rblbatb]

Every trim of the Mustang is $10k more than I was expecting.

[@shehandesilva7530]

Right?! Nice car, but geez $45k for the lowest end GT model is insanity!

[@rembo183]

@@shehandesilva7530- yep! I just got a Camry SE hybrid for $35k. Not a muscle car but looks good, drives great and way less money! Mpg about 45MPG. Or more.

[@joroirwin]

Having cross shopped the (manual) Mustang and M2, I agree that they drive pretty similarly. In my opinion, the M2 has a bit better ride, way better steering feel, but a terrible shift feel. For a daily driver, the Mustang wins hands down due to the shift feel alone. If I were to buy a track car, I'd take the M2 but realistically I will rarely, if ever, make it to a track.

[@layne4376]

I had a Mustang with the MT82 in the GT and it is one of the worst transmissions in terms of feel that I have ever used.

[@andrewroff5387]

@@layne4376 I have yet to really test it the car out on a track but the paddles are garbage even for street driving.

[@BearsinGamesNeo-qt5ww]

My first nearly-new car was an ex-demo 2004 Mustang GT, and I loved it. Never crashed it either - except one time someone ran a red light and hit me and another car. I think the Fox body styles have aged really well.

[@asiannascarfan]

“Ice Ice Baby” is the perfect song for you to have up for this review. Genius.

[@MCLConsultingGroup]

Love the lyrical reference too... Girlies waving

[@Philmoscowitz]

That was a horrible song. The parody by Jim Carrey was hilarious, though.

[@DriftingShot13]

Based on Hagerty's recent < 35k car drag race, they managed 4.5 sec to 60 in a 10 speed equipped ecoboost. The fact that the 4 cyl 10 speed is basically just as quick to 60 as the V8 manual just goes to show how much of a difference the gearbox makes in 0 to 60 times

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

Fabulous video as usual, Alex. I am always amazed at just how much information you manage to cram into each episode. One of the vehicles in our stable is what I consider to be the "Gentleman's Mustang," a 2014 5.0 liter normally aspirated Jaguar XK Coupe. If Mustang would ever offer a 5.0 with a "premium" interior, I think you'd find us "soft" old dudes would fall all over it, and our wives would happily join us on the long drives. On the other hand, maybe that's a better argument for the Mustang as it's presently configured? 😁

[@ReggiB]

I'm not gonna lie. I test drove the M440i and I kept saying to myself "this reminds me of a Mustang". So I ended up getting a Mustang lol.

[@epa316]

Sooo glad I bought my 2022 GT new at $40k. I put AWE Touring exhaust on it, now it sounds like a beast.

[@nintony2994]

kinda torn on whether I should get that or a 2007 GT. would you remcommend that model

[@epa316]

@nintony2994 Hmm.. a 2007 will be much less money, but it has just 300 horsepower, while the 2024 has 486 horsepower. Plus a new factory warranty. Depends on if you love the look and lower price of the 2007 more than the greater power of a new GT.

[@letsgocapsbeatpens]

Next time, please have a small segment where you rev the engine parked.🤠🤠🎻🎻🥾🥾

[@Philmoscowitz]

I think it's awesome. To me, it's the best looking Mustang to date. And I love the fact that it comes with a 6 speed manual transmission. It will probably be my next car.

[@CraigNelson-gw6jw]

Let's be honest everyone! BMW 4 Series Coupe stole the Mustangs entire side profile. And no a Mustang could never look like a Camero IF THE CHEVY LITERALLY DESIGNED THEIR MODELS AFTER MUSTANG ......thats called gaslighting lol

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

during drive, dashboard view should be the main big screen.

[@8lakk5unshine]

I wanted a C8 but hated no option of manual and can't do the old pushrod engine and can't afford a Z06 with the flat plane crank. Mustang is last V8 and MT available, so easy choice! I probably should have just bought a used GT 500 since I plan to do a whipple. I considered a darkhorse, but couldn't find one. fully loaded GT Premium cost more than a base darkhorse and is basically a darkhorse without the Manley rods, tremmec trans, and 305/275 tires. Ford really upped their game with the interior and details in these Mustangs. BTW, I hate the foxbody and always have. Give me a 69' Boss 429 or a S550/S650.

[@RR_85]

I ordered a 24 and is currently being built. Not sure if I will keep it with how expensive it is and the current state of the economy.

[@Rioichi4]

LOVE how sharp and clean this design is

[@larrylarry8917]

If you want to save $$$$$ just wait for the Ford Employee Pricing event, you will save 8-10 thousand on a Gt-p loaded.

[@Jluislive]

I’m with you on your taste of the fox body mustang. But this current one is a close second. If ford have only used the GTD’s front end instead.

[@TheArkDoc]

I agree with you. I never liked fox bodies very much even though I owned a new Fox body convertible 5.0 back in the day. I grew to hate the cheap interior, and poor fitment of interior parts. The looks were not special, even though the performance was pretty decent back then. Fast forward to 2024, they are my least favorite. That may be due to their huge numbers at every mustang event i have gone to. I like the last few years and the first 6 years the best.

[@cadsux]

3:23 Whoa, your old Jeep Commanche project car is still lurking in the background! It's been like 10 years since you did a video on it. My Mustang comment: I had a 2015 GT Premium for 5 years and I sure miss it. I sold it because my wife had cancer. I always thought I'd get another, but at these prices? Heck, I feel a BMW 850i coupe closely resembles the Mustang. Obviously, that's a 6-figure car, available with AWD, but a used, low miles one seems "more affordable".

[@marioanevarez]

Ordering one this month. Would get a 2024 and save money if I could get my specific spec

[@andrewroff5387]

Just curious what that price came out to? I just got a 2024 fully loaded for $49,000.

[@HeyyImMatt]

The price was the reason I bought a slightly used Mustang instead of new. It's a great car but just too much money.

[@michaelhorner6804]

With the prices of new sports cars becoming so insane with each model year passing and no true performance gain other than a more heavy car and price. A used C6 Corvette or C7 never looked better.

[@digital-arraydrone7434]

Both transmission the man or auto for the 25 are no cost.

[@dg7438]

Aamaing a Cooper S 2 door has more room in the backseat than this. LOL. Well done, Ford. Well done

[@night5091]

Sales were up 55% in August. Yup getting a V8 is getting to be a pricey proposition.

[@MrHighlyEvolved]

Ford sure likes to cherry pick their sales data! Up 55% in August, but up only 1.7% year to date versus 2023 through the same time period. That's an awful return for a "new" generation. Even worse, sales are literally half what they were for the first two years of the S550. Rolling 12 month sales are roughly 53,000 units, which is almost exactly what the S550 did in its final production year of 2023.

[@Platos-Den]

​@MrHighlyEvolve you did your homework. Good job.😊

[@andrewroff5387]

@@MrHighlyEvolved but that doesn’t have anything to do with ford sales. The economy and Interest rates is what will determine sales.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Approximately 30 years ago when you were learning to drive a manual in a 30 year old Mustang, was it a 4 speed or a 3 speed? 🤔 In terms of Mustang nostalgia, at the time Vanilla Ice was hot, I can remember that a 5.0 LX cost around $12,000. 🤩

[@FordEnthusiast413]

My buddy had a ‘88 GT with the 5.0 and it cost $13,500 new.

[@andrewroff5387]

@@FordEnthusiast413 With inflation that would be the equivalent to $36,000.

[@273VIPER]

Loving my base manual

[@dootdoot1867]

2005-2009 mustang is solid rear end 3 link too

[@GHinWI]

The problem with digital gage clusters is you can’t dim them sufficiently for night driving.

[@andrewroff5387]

Why do you need to dim it? You’re supposed to be driving not sleeping.

[@GHinWI]

@@andrewroff5387: you dim the gage lights so that your pupils aren’t dilated and unable to see the (dark) road. Have you never properly set up a car for driving at night?

[@rembo183]

A loaded M240 coupe is about $58k and it’s got a 3.6 twin turbo and is very fast. It’s 3.6 seconds, 0-6 Which is faster than the Mustang GT. Faster than the Dark Horse too. So for,the same money you can buy a beautiful BMW COUPE. ALSO the warranty is 4 years not 3 with free maintenance concurrently with the factory warranty.

[@rembo183]

Mustangs are simply too expensive! They’re nice cars but they really aren’t better quality than a mid size Camry or more value.

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

Really wish car companies keep inexpensive pony cars inexpensive. If they want BMW killers, make a new model. A pony car is suppose to be only a few thousand more than a family sedan. Big engine in a economy car body. IMO.

[@AFUERAGGames]

What bugs me is the cost. I praise Jim Farley for keeping the V8 alive, but these prices are not reasonable, even for a fully decked-out Mustang. Even if you do a build on the Ford website, the prices come out to what a Dark Horse comes to in MSRP, which is wild. Imagine paying 65k to 70k for a GT. No way. I'll just get a pre-owned Mach 1, and those run for 45k to 47k with low miles and looks better.

[@8lakk5unshine]

And you get the tremmec transmission, so good choice!

[@AFUERAGGames]

@@8lakk5unshine Thank you 😊

[@lamontmiller1761]

I have owned 4 mustang gt, if chevy didn't make a comeback in 2010 to give ford some competition, ford would've still been putting 300hp in their mustangs.

[@SARGENTDOODLE]

You sound stupid when dodge was putting 425hp in SRT challenger in 2008 😂

[@lamontmiller1761]

@SARGENTDOODLE me telling you, your daddy told your momma she sound stupid when she told him she was pregnant with you. And they had your sister in 2008, which would be me showing you a lack of decorum. Stop calling people stupid because they offer people their personal opinion.

[@larrylarry8917]

@@lamontmiller1761 LOLOL

[@v12kingV10]

Lovely. V-8, RWD.

[@alpo723]

...$47,870, for MY GT 300pkg..no frills 👍🏽👍🏽..on order

[@jtjtrs8806]

Chevy , dodge rest in peace!, 😂 long live ford !!

[@royalexander5437]

So what exactly is new about this model? Other than more expensive and no wireless charging??

[@andrewSUN17]

I do love the new Mustang. But the prices! This may be a silly question, but, it is simple...why are certain cars going up in price SOOOO much, while others remain relatively in a similar price range, or at least somewhat affordable, lately??? Corvette has been very fair in recent years. GTR went up, Mustang up, many foreign makes have gone way up...even a Subaru GT model is like mid 40Ks! And so many dealers mark up not down. It can't still be the chip shortage and covid excuse, can it??? Still dreaming of a GTR here, yet time is really running out. Also, I am not looking forward to dumbed down electric or hybrid vehicles that are not ready for prime time, yet almost forcibly being pushed down our throats.

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

No manual option ?

[@TheAntiAnxietyProject]

Those headlights just kill it for me, they make the entire car look like a sedan.

[@robhood1167]

Prices are out of control. Don’t buy! Boycott automakers

[@RickyDing1911]

Nice country roads. Where is it?

[@Stuka87]

The EcoBoost is automatic only now. If you want a manual, it has to be with the V8. Its sad how much the price of the Mustang has gone up. I bought one new in 2016, and a new one with the same options is 15K more. Earlier this year I was looking for a new sports car, and ended up getting a BRZ. I got a Limited with additional STI parts for 32K. Yes a Mustang GT is much faster, but it is way more expensive. And the 2.3L being auto only makes it uninteresting as a cross shop. But I have always loved the Mustang (Have owned several), just wasn't in the cards this time around.

[@Platos-Den]

Couldnt you get a used Mustang?

[@Stuka87]

@@Platos-Den I have this thing about getting a used version of a car that tends to be abused, especially when a chunk of them are purchased by people that couldn’t actually afford them, took them to a few take over events, etc. Getting a used family car or something is perfectly fine. But you really have to check the history when buying something like a Mustang.

[@CarneAsuhduhh]

I’m sorry but manual seats even in the base model IN 2024…..is absolutely crazy to me 😅

[@cmdrgunslinger5955]

The instrument gages look cheap. The should be inset into the dashboard. Not perched like an afterthought.

[@8lakk5unshine]

The aftermarket needs to come up with something to incorporate it into the dash, bc it is bad. It also loads really slow, so I think they cheaped out on the chip.

[@Amm17ar]

Great review....et cetera.

[@brandonairey4040]

I am so ready for the Mustang to go full sports car. I hope the next generation is an all new modular chassis that includes all the learnings from the GTD with double wishbone suspension, no rear seats, front mid engine placement and a transaxle DCT and 6 speed. If they need to have rear seats, make a sedan version called Falcon. Oh, and make it a real lift back. Now that the Vette is mid engined, Ford needs to take over the front engined sports car market!!

[@markkeller9378]

How is this not a direct competitor of the Camaro? Spec it to the ZL1…….then what do we have?

[@GHinWI]

@17:39…yes!!! Quieter cars/trucks please!

[@TheKingkingg]

Awesome car

[@Division_Agent_]

I have a fully loaded 2024 Mustang GT premium. Just to warn you the magneride suspension is not customizable and will be locked to each drive mode.

[@andrewroff5387]

Why would you want to change it?

[@AndrewJacobson-cq2om]

Another car that would sound good with a V8 would be the Lexus IS500.....

[@Tinrs80]

🤔are there any vehicles out there with Green Gauges? 🤔🤔 ♥️@ Green Gauges ♥️💯

[@morrisf3957]

Foxbody was cheap power back in the day nothing can touch it for the price.which why it became so famous and liked.

[@scottgabbard662]

I don’t think a GTD is a corvette competitor when it costs twice as much as the highest spec’d vette. I think they’re trying to chase Porsche or maybe even Ferrari (but again, not in Ferrari price range).

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Pony or Muscle?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Either seems OK to me

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Pony Car.

[@stangmann1521]

Are you sure 33K for A Base 2025 GT Mustang?🤔 I guess if you get 0 options even most "base Gt" I have seen starting @ 40k....+

[@naveenthemachine]

I like the mustang especially the Shelby gt500 but it would be a toss up between the gt500 or the challenger due to its roominess and honestly a more bat$#!t crazy experience.

[@ozzy.....7383]

My 96 gt cost 23000$ and seats adjust all ways

[@larrylarry8917]

A loaf of bread cost 40 cents in 96 lol

[@DougSlmon]

❤😂😂🎉🎉😢😢😢😢😮😅😅😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 who gives a shit about a Corvette lease. The Ford Mustang is still selling and doing good. Look at the 64 1/2 Mustang keep up the good work with the video and you’re doing good. Take care. I had a Mustang I miss it. I want another one, but I’m thinking about getting a Porsche instead, take care, bro

[@unboxxinggames]

So what are the differences if any between the 2024 mustang and 2025? and did they seriously just decide to charge and extra $2600 for an automatic transmission? if so thats cringe af.

[@CathMartin-wn4gq]

The big screens on new vehicles are simply horrible, the worst, ...I^'d actually pay more to have an option of a simple cluster of gauges and small 4x5? backup camera, like say a 2016 mustang? If this is what the buying public wants, I guess I can't blame the carmakers for providing it, ruins the dash lines of the interior, and on and on.

[@SineFractal]

I would still buy a 4 door V8 Mustang

[@ItsAlive111]

Mustang is no competitor to the corvette I miss the top gear trio doing an American special with the Mustang/Camaro/Charger trio 😢 need to find that episode

[@8lakk5unshine]

The C8 has no MT option and still uses the old dog crap push rod engine. You gotta pay 150k to get a Z06 and a flat plane crank engine. I chose a Mustang MT with that coyote V8 over a peasant C8 supercar imposter car for those reasons.

[@davidcamacho3513]

Give us dials!!!!!

[@ViNothRajP-x6j]

Sss🎉🎉🎉

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

They weren’t called pony until 2005 when everyone copied fords retro theme. This is why competition is required for when ford pulls out junk like this. The mustang gt is now priced between a gt350 and a gt500. It’s almost as embarrassing as the Mach e. Like the fiat charger I hope sales fall off a cliff cause you can’t just remove affordability from pony cars

[@DougSlmon]

❤❤😂😂😢😮😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 i’ve been here 21 years in northern California and this is the first time I seen a charger and challenger car club and I see 62 100 Mustangs cruising every day so now what’s up leave the Ford alone bro I know you like it because you’re talking about it and when Dodge comes back, they’re still shitty cars at steam McQueen’s Mustang that shit took a really beating didn’t it?

[@billshoe22191]

Dislike the interior and the unaffordable price of the GT Mustang. $50k for a base ish GT is ridiculous and flies in the face of the ethos of what the Mustang was all about. At the very least, they should give you the superior Tremec TR6060 gearbox instead of the trash Getrag MT82 in the GT. Very disappointed with Ford lately. When the majority can’t afford a Mustang, it’s safe to say they lost the plot.

[@JBM425]

The Mustang was supposed to be an affordable muscle car. The affordable part sailed down the creek a long time ago and apparently isn’t coming back. 🐎🚗☹️

[@kizo172]

The only pont FOR NOW. Soon the new charger with hurricane engine will be available.

[@JohnnyChronic18]

Good lord my commuter EV can do 0-60 in 2 additional seconds lol.

[@larrylarry8917]

But NO sound

[@SSS-mp8th]

Just too much money. GR premium with performance package, valves exhaust and magneride is $58k

[@Manis-World]

Corvette prices for a GT 😂

[@matthewsimmons2008]

so this or a few thousand more and your looking at a Porsche 718 Cayman

[@naveenthemachine]

That’s assuming you don’t add any options to the cayman and you’re not getting nearly the same performance for that price in the Porsche

[@matthewsimmons2008]

@@naveenthemachine yeah those are good points

[@KimaniT]

2025 Mustang AKA all the 2024s that didnt sell 😂

[@ketondugas8614]

Heeeeyyy don't be talking down on the foxbodys 😂

[@stevehrocks]

The BMW M240i XDrive is quicker than the Mustang GT in all respects. From 0-60 and the quarter mile.

[@Richard-ev7mc]

No V8 then no more sports cars. No one wants a turbo engine.

[@backnu]

It may be the only "Pony car" but it's extremely overpriced. The build quality doesn't justify it or the performance. It may seem like a lot of horsepower, but a 382 horsepower Supra would eat it for lunch. I'd never pay BMW M2 money for a Mustang with really poor panel gaps and materials. Look at the battery cover. You should judge the entire car's build quality by that. Trust me.

[@ALMX5DP]

$54k is M2 money?

[@insainllama]

Eh it’s the last pony car. Ford can charge more, because you don’t really have any other option if you want American muscle. If price is a problem, then just wait a year or two when you can get a good pre-owned price.

[@MrHighlyEvolved]

@@ALMX5DP It isn't, but a well equipped 2025 GT can certainly get to M2 money. I built a GT to 63K for 2024 but the same car is now 68K for 2025, which is just absurd for a car with cheap fake carbon fiber on the dash.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@MrHighlyEvolved I presume you’re referring to the Dark Horse. May not have the greatest fit-finish but I wouldn’t blame someone for getting one. Lots of differences that could sway one’s personal preferences.

[@Platos-Den]

​@@MrHighlyEvolvedis that U.S.$ or canadian$

[@alksjda]

They can raise prices 10K across the board and people will still pay for it

[@8lakk5unshine]

yep, bc 10k doesn't mean anything anymore.

[@tednugent1100]

real bummer to see the American OEMs retreat from affordable performance, especially since Ford dropped the manual option from the ecoboost. I guess young car folks are just supposed to live off of early 00's mustangs and camaros but they aren't exactly making more of those

[@DougSlmon]

❤❤❤😂😂😢😮😢😢😢😮😮😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 and if so, how come the Camaro don’t race in the imsa race, but Mustang does OK then shut up

[@PNWBigDubz]

Why do they look like Camaros. 😒

[@pauld6967]

Well, at least this is deserving of being called a Mustang. Unlike the Mach-E.

[@gurunugget]

The mustang is ALL sound, I had to test drive 3 different trims. I only had to test drive the SS1LE once. . .

[@CapELarry]

Well that’s not a thing anymore. What is your point?

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah I don’t quite understand the test driving three different Mustang trims, and only test driving one specific Camaro trim point. Was one of the Mustang trims their competitive performance trim like the GT350 or PP2? I’d be more interested in a contrasting statement about like-to-like. The Alpha platform 1LE is a fantastic performer so either that or a PP2 would be fine by me so just curious.

[@8lakk5unshine]

@@CapELarry Sometimes people be talking just to talk.

[@jeffbarrett3994]

Dodge makes muscle cars. These are “pony” cars

[@larrylarry8917]

Dodge don't make muscle cars anymore, just S^^T EVs

[@yahshuasaves8292]

Mustangs are slow and ugly

[@larrylarry8917]

Say's a guy who can't afford one lol

[@terrancemoore496]

Boy I am going to miss the Camaro.🥲

[@Philmoscowitz]

I think it's awesome. To me, it's the best looking Mustang to date. And I love the fact that it comes with a 6 speed manual transmission. It will probably be my next car.