Affordable Dream Car: The Ford Mustang GT - Does It Work On UK Roads?

Today in the second installment of my affordable dream car series, I am looking at the Ford Mustang GT. An American icon, the Mustang was finally launched in RHD for the UK market a few years ago - to coincide with the release of the sixth generation car. A big upgrade for the Mustang as a whole, just how is this car in my first drive of the V8 on UK roads?
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[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@Jmab-rv7jc]

Im lookin forward for you to find and review a shelby gt350 or a bullit if you can find one there.

[@annuschkabarnard4887]

I was driving in a ford mustang gt 500 5.0

[@ChipZilla69]

Worth exchanging my M240i for?

[@jayrun4758]

@@ChipZilla69 that's a definite yes there how could u even ask

[@paulbuscombe3059]

I love a Ford mustang and would love to buddy

[@Ozgrade3]

This is the best "real world" review of the mustang on the internet so well done. It's interesting to read that when Ford Australia initially pitched for the Mustang they were given an allocation of 1000 units by Ford HQ which was over what Ford Australia thought they could sell. Some execs were worried that they would only shift 500 or so units in the whole model life. 5 years later they have passed 26,000 units. I had my first drive of a mustang a few weeks ago and was seriously impressed. It's not an M3/M4, it's a different beast and pitched perfectly at the market segment it's aimed for. Its fast enough, sounds great, looks great. It's special enough for the average bloke (and increasingly females ) to feel a real sense of achievement and pride in owning one without breaking the bank. It can be modded by people with OCMS (obsessive compulsive modification syndrome) or left bone stock. Either way it performs it's intended function of bringing a smile to the owners face. That's the whole point of owning a car like that.........innit.

[@tomasdolezsal5244]

You made my day with this sentence. OCMS (obsessive-compulsive modification syndrome)!!! Well done.

[@mr.takethingstooseriously]

Surprisingly in the states the sentiment is similar. You dont feel super special with a mustang but if you are younger and been working hard and treat yourself to a mustang it always feels well worth it.

[@user-dn3yk2qu7f]

@@mr.takethingstooseriously It's sill an $80k car here in Aus though so definitely not cheap.

[@chevalier_noir]

Without breaking the bank 😂 $80k AUD is a fair amount for most. Most the people I see driving them are in retirement age.

[@tyler_bt3326]

@@chevalier_noir you have to compare to its competitors though. You’re looking at £60,000 for an equivalent power BMW, more for an equivalent powered Mercedes here in the UK. For something that sounds as good, looks good and has a lot of go it’s a bargain compared to its competitors. I know the Australian economy is different to the UK, cost of living is 40% higher but I’m sure the general comparison still works

[@10Tenths]

The Mustang is certainly a lot of car for the money!

[@basshead.]

The best selling sports(muscle) car in the world.

[@alberto6855]

They are. I built mine up to 800+rwhp or about 900 to the fly wheel HP for about 44k USD including the price of the car

[@cbecks2051]

Until you need to turn a corner then it’s about as much use as a chocolate teapot

[@seriousscoop]

@@cbecks2051 Still living in the 1980's I see, nice one. I've seen one of these on a track day and it was on par with a 997 carrera bone stock so your comments are dumb

[@chrisward7582]

A big old lump of a car fit obese Americans

[@kiknchiknstudios8901]

It’s honestly humbling to see this car so well received across the pond. It makes owning one that much better. I wish I could ship mine to the UK and open it up on those beautiful country roads. Cool fact: the start button blinks at the same rate as the resting heartbeat rate of an actual Mustang Horse.

[@dungareesareforfools]

@kiknchiknstudios8901 You're not missing anything - I wish that I could ship mine to the US to open it up on those long desert highways! Our UK roads are not spacious enough to enjoy it to its full potential.

[@Stealth_Rider91]

It's so funny that you didn't know that the southeast has the best roads in the world and that the guy who replied thinks that desert highways are a popular thing in the USA.

[@coltontroxler934]

@@Stealth_Rider91 depending on where you live in America you can get all kinds of different experiences in Texas it’s nothing but long roads for a v8 to eat up

[@lorddoosworth8175]

@@dungareesareforfools the grass is always greener on the other side

[@madisonavenue5442]

I just bought a new RHD Mustang in the UK. Unlike many main dealers, Ford's will happily add various after-market modifications so I opted for front parking sensors, sports clutch spring, short gear shift and x-pipe resonator delete all of which I think were sensibly priced. The car is now returning for ARH long-tube high flow headers (that will amplify exhaust sound and power). This is a fun car drive and if you have children, at least two of them will comfortably sit in the rear so it is an immensely practical car to drive.

[@Duncan94]

The transition between the 2 clips at 7:08 freaked me out. It looked like you were flooring it into the fire engines! Hahaha!

[@Alexander-dc4kf]

Duncan lmfao

[@propergander960]

They didnt give him a thumbs up

[@gavinlewis3049]

These mustang's are a cool car regardless of interior, very affordable means you get more bang for the buck, and does stand out more compared to European cars of the same power, even if it's not as good to drive the b roads.

[@CarlsModsClass]

Great video James love your quote on the tractor driver "if I was in a BMW M4 I suspect that he'd give me one of his other digits" 🤣😂😂

[@zzhughesd]

No thumbs up tractor driver M4. Couldn’t be summed up better. This. This. This. What a piece of brute America. Un-nice interior below par ride or not. That sound. That black over black menace. It’s fab.

[@mrdayumfine109]

There's a guy round the corner from me that owns an Ecoboost mustang, covered in "5.0" badges....

[@animalcol1]

Oh no!! Motoring mortal sin right there. 🤣

[@bensmithkent22]

Just a cretin. Id never have one but would get the proper engine. If hes got an ecoboost whats that surely the focus rs engine to offer something approaching performance.

[@LotoroE]

A sin for sure, but no worse than your average BMW 320d smothered in "M" badges or those godawful ridiculous "Aquafresh" stripes on the grill!

[@nathant8951]

@@bensmithkent22 It's worse, it's a focus rs engine with a smaller turbo and 40 less bhp

[@v8vince761]

Eco boost isn't a bad car much better than the v6 but it's definitely not a 5L lmao

[@southernpimp5252]

After reading through the comments, I realized how luckily we are in America. Couldn’t imagine paying how much a Mustang costs overseas. Hell, even a classic 60’s Mustang can be bought for $24k here in the States.

[@cliveyboyb5770]

In the UK the car is good value but its the cost of fuel that starts to make it less viable

[@coopsnz1]

USA no federal consumption tax on retail price , media never mention this overseas

[@coopsnz1]

In Australia and Europe we get premium and performance package standard

[@edwardvickers5506]

£34k for the first deliveries in 2015 was excellent value for the V8.£45k for the facelift model wasn't such a bargain.

[@Doenerlover69]

@@coopsnz1 The premium package is still extra, tho it is a bit different from the US one. In europe we always have the SYNC system with the big screen. Premium Package pre facelift was just better (fake) leather, cooled seating (or recaro bucket seats without heated/cooled seating) and more speakers, a subwoofer and different wheels. But overall you're right, the Australia & EU models are standardly better equiped and the price "difference" isn't really there after taxes and extras you'd pick anyways.

[@markhendry1]

I lived in the States for a couple of years and placed an order for one before they came out, didn’t even drive one, read a great review and it said all you need options wise is the Performamce pack and that’s what I did. Not sure what that would equate too in the UK but it was summer tyres, stiffer anti roll bars and the 6 pot brembo’s up front and optioned the cracking recaro bucket seats. Owned for 20 month, 20K miles, 5 track days, the car was faultless and so full of character, I loved it. To an English bloke in the USA you need to do the V8 thing and so glad I did, if we had stayed over there a Corvette would have been next on my list. After moving back to the UK bought a 996 c2 which I love, more nibble than the Stang but miss that rumble and soundtrack of the V8, I love to see them on the road in the UK but have not chatted to any owners as yet. Great review of a car that oozes character and contrary to belief I think handles well, only downside in the UK to ownership is the Petrol prices. Keep up the great reviews on a superb channel.

[@v88dicky32]

Awaiting the inevitable 'it's too big for British roads' comments, when it's actually an inch or two shorter and narrower than a Mondeo. 😂

[@nikpester]

They do 'feel' a lot bigger though due to the bonnet being big enough to land a helicopter on!

[@v88dicky32]

@@nikpester Bit like my XKR that I had, huge front hinged bonnet that touched my garage roof 😂

[@thegearknob7161]

To be honest the Mondeo can be a bit too big sometimes. I've got a Mk3 which is still smaller than the current ones, and I've parked it car parks where it was bigger than the painted bays. Most older multi stories are a problem. They were built for Austin 1100s , 105e Anglias and original Minis. It's also a bit of a pain trying to overtake tractors on country roads, and I wouldnt want to have it if I lived in a big city where parking is constantly tight.

[@Joe-dq8mb]

They are 10cm wider than a current Mondeo & the doors are bloody huge. My drive is 3m wide & if I park it close to the wall I can just get in and out without bashing the door into the wall.

[@kiknchiknstudios8901]

What is this Bonnet you speak of?

[@KingEddo8]

I saw a 2018 Ford Mustang in Yellow on my way to College. I live in Yorkshire so seeing flashy cars isn't something we see on a daily basis. So seeing a Mustang on the roads of Yorkshire really did make my day.

[@sportzntouring]

So true that cars start conversations and ignite a passion in people. I've met so many people from them coming up to me to talk genuinely with interest about my cars. Some have become valued friendships. For that, the cars that started those conversations were all a worthwhile investment!

[@abrarahmad123]

Bloody awesome video! No annoying music drowning out the engine sounds (which i must say were captured beautifully) really great points raised great pro’s and con’s list without being too bullet pointy and boring. Brilliant delivery. Thanks for this insightful video

[@poppyneese1811]

Wonderful review, to me here in the States I have always thought of the Mustang as the poor man’s Aston Martin, not quite as pretty, not quite as fast and certainly no where near the price. Old MG’s and Triumphs had kit car interiors, felt as though at any moment the entire dash would fall off into your lap, but these beautiful lil Britts were about one thing, having fun! Even today when you see a MG or my favorite the MGB, the driver has a big smile on their face and that’s what Mustang is all about, I Love my giant F150 with all my heart, but I never smile when I see a Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, but when I see an old MG, Triumph, Beetle or any Mustang I smile, because I know the person behind the wheel is smiling. No car will ever approach the beauty of the old Jag E Type, to me it was just simply the most gorgeous thing ever to come out of a mind, inspired by God himself, but the Mustang is a very pretty car, that will hike up her skirt and run through a meadow with a smile on her face!👍

[@nzkiwi9]

The great thing about the Mustang is that it's a very fun car that is relatively affordable. You are mostly correct that in The States seeing a Mustang isn't a special occasion. In the USA what makes a Mustang special, and gets attention, are the higher performance editions & years they were produced. The new coyote equipped mustang is impressive no matter where you see it.

[@gigatron2008]

I love my Mustang! Mines very similar setup to this one. Great review I see approx 3 a day here in Canada but it still feels special to me.

[@malcolmar]

Well done and well said and perfect car to start the Affordable Dream Car series! The spec on this Mustang is spot on! What a beautiful car! For me, the Mustang does not become relevant to own until Mustang GT with a manual transmission all the way up to the less affordable Shelby Mustang GT 350. The Shelby Mustang GT 500 is an AMAZING example of what a Mustang can be but it does not come in a manual and it is even less affordable than the GT 350. I would have LOVED to have that V8 growl and crackle every morning but right now, as a family man, I needed car with room for my family and the back seats in the Mustang are just not usable and even here in the US with my "2 car garage" there is no way I could fit a Mustang and another car in my garage :( For me this affordable dream car would mean I would need another house to put it in because there is no way I would park it on the street. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see that comes next.

[@TheGhiaDriver]

I've got a 2018 Mustang GT myself and I think Jay hit the nail on the head again here. The interior is incredibly cheap and it built about as well as a crisp packet but it has so much character and theatre about it. Everyone seems to love it! Although the reliability has been a mixed bag, it's been to Ford several times for various leaks and rattles. Still,very nice to have in the little collection.

[@dungareesareforfools]

If you compare the interior to its contemporaries (Camaro, Challenger), I don't know about quality, but I think the interior is so much more stylish than those cars (and I love the Challenger).

[@dlux703]

I had, in my youth, a brand new 1966 2+2 Mustang with the 'hi-po' 289 engine and 4sp stick. I paid about $2600 for it out the door, and loved it for a couple yrs. before I had to move to an uncertain job 2000 miles away and decided to give it to my Mom and just keep my motorcycle for my new life in CA. I wish I had it now, cause it would be worth about the same $ as the one you were driving here. I've had the pleasure to drive a friends ecoboost 2.3 with Mountune upgrades and must say "that" is the version I'd buy if I were buying a newer one. The feel of the more balanced weight dist. with the same power as the V8, makes it feel much more nimble, not to mention the fuel economy. It's not as important to me these days to make lots of noise, even on my MC.

[@kmlpchikaz]

Hearing what you old heads paid back in the day makes me envious. Also the Mountune upgrades would give the ecoboost 150hp? That's about the difference between the two stock, of course.

[@marksummers463]

I love the Mustang's retro dash. That's one of the main reason's I'd be buying it. All around it's a great car. And it has good crash reports. The downside is their AC systems which are prone to breaking and are about 2K to fix. But overall all they are as cool as Steve McQueen.

[@jamesgowlett2711]

Good Review, had my Pony for 2 years and love driving it every day

[@robertkimber822]

I'm an ex-pat Brit living in Colorado, and I'm currently on my fourth Mustang, a 460 bhp 2018 GT. And I love it. It does not have the quality interior of a German car, but it is still a nice place to be. Would i recommend one? Without any hesitation whatsoever!

[@jonhug3231]

I am an American born American and I too love Mustangs. I am currently driving my 4th Mustang, a 2018 GT350R. I have 3 GT’s before their Shelby. Mustangs do NOT have the interior quality of the German Big 4. But then again, they are 2/3- 1/2 the price depending on your spec of German car. The current GT can hang with the M3 and the C63 and the RS5 and the Cayman S. and the Shelby GT350R can beat them all…not to mention, Mustangs have always sounded the business and boy do they look good! Give me a 6 speed 460 HP Mustang GT or my 6 speed 526 HP Shelby any day over the Big 4 from Germany I chops

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

@@jonhug3231 How much did that car cost you in the states?

[@Vl0gWithAb]

@@rihasanatrofolo2472 The Mustang GT manual is 37k usd and 39k usd for a 10 speed auto

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

@@Vl0gWithAb I would love to have those prices in scandinavia ;(

[@humunahumunaha9770]

How come you’re an expat and not an immigrant?

[@Stuboi0]

There are a number of appeals for the Mustang in the UK. A decent sound/throb, it looks good, RH drive, relatively spacey, selection of engines, decent price (more bang for the buck), Ford is a familiar, trusted and established brand and it comes with a MANUAL box, making it a drivers car, not just a poser or commuter slog.

[@JB-F10-M5]

Someone recently said when there younger brother saw my Mustang he imagined it was the love chid of a Lamborghini and a Porsche🤣 May the Horse be with you 🐎

[@JustDriveAmerica]

I bought a 2018 V8 10 speed auto in ruby red. It was a necessary purchase after i hired one in Florida. The fuel consumption is not great but well worth it, it gives me 23mpg. The first week we had it we drove from London to Italian lakes and loved every minute of it, and it did 28mpg. The first service cost me about £230. I had no mechanical problems whatsoever but i had a paint defect which is now been corrected under warranty. Great car.

[@montgd]

I've a 2005 GT for a decade now, tastefully modded. Very reliable, always puts a smile on my face.

[@SamAlexander14786]

Just for the first 5 seconds of this video and that beautiful sound it gets a like! :)

[@ConradAshtonMusic]

Really enjoyed that! Definitely my dream car and affordable compared to so many others! Definitely a lot of car for the money!

[@randolfo1265]

When visiting the UK in 2018, I saw a few of these on the roads. RHD Mustang, real car spotter's dream that was!

[@yuanrao5328]

I tested drive the GT, eventually got the Ecoboost. For the people never been in the GT, the sound also comes with vibration. And it is way lauder than what you heard in the video. The power is like....way more than you need for a daily drive within city. It feels like you only need the GT when your friend visits you over the weekend.

[@thomaswhelan6799]

😂🤣😆 “might get a digit but it won’t be a thumb” 😂😆😆

[@obedantonio9962]

🖕

[@JoseLopez-vp8vu]

Obed Antonio 🖕🏽

[@pabauza]

True

[@jalderink]

Easy there, boys..We didn't really need the examples, you know darn well we already knew what it looked like. lol

[@markdafunky1]

Had me cracking up like crazy when he said that! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@alanfarrell2889]

The sound 😍

[@isaachunt5799]

raspy shite. all those 5.0's sound dreadful

[@whatislifebro]

Not any old review, a perfect review!

[@GasGuzzlers]

The Mustang has always been a dream car of mine even as an American. Glad you all in Europe will get a piece of the fun now :) great video!

[@terencegamble4548]

James, I recently drove a friend's 16 plate 5L GT. It is unashamedly brash and beautiful on the outside. The interior is fine, certainly good enough. Press to start and just feel what a great car it is to be in and go down the road feeling as happy as Larry! One small criticism - the gear lever could be just a bit longer! Ha Ha Ha!!! James do a fuller review please soon.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I will be revisiting the Mustang later in the year

[@bradwooldidge6979]

Great video! I have a 2019 GT Premium, and it’s a wonderful car!

[@isaachunt5799]

lol living in cuckoo land..go test drive a camaro and you'll find out how a proper yank muscle car sounds and drives

[@deviklovecraft3835]

Funny how the same thing happens in reverse in America... After I bought my Elise, it was OVER... I had the itch that would forever need scratching . And now I own an Evora. People love these cars . My favorite reaction is from kids . I allow them to sit in the car if it’s ok with a parent and you know you’ve just made that kid’s day !

[@noneed4me2n7]

US based car guy. Just discovered your channel. Love the content and hearing another perspective from across the pond.

[@harald.370]

I was so damn excited to pay extra for driving a Mustang cabriolet when I went to LA. But then EVERYONE was driving a Mustang! I still have a picture of the parking at Universal Studios where a third of the rentals were Mustangs. And indeed, that did take the glamour away... As for prices... here in Holland a V8 costs €110000, the 4 cylinder €75000. There’s a lot of other nice stuff you can buy for that money. Like 3 to 4 Ford Transits...

[@harald.370]

7:11 is that Lawrie from LMM?

[@ristekostadinov2820]

On mobile.de you can find new v8 for 46290 euros from Germany, i don't know how big is your country import tax but im pretty confident it would still cost less than buying the 4cyl in Holland.

[@tim1polman]

@Riste, sadly they add a really HUGE import tax on those cars. On one of those 50k mustangs it'll be between 15-20k because it has a 'dirty' big v8. 😭

[@ristekostadinov2820]

@@tim1polman you are right, in my opinion the emission laws are getting tighter and tighter not because politicians care so much about the enviroment, car manifactures are lobbying about this (they don't care if they kill their iconic engines and car culture). Many car companies are seeing declining in sales and need new standards so they could be profitable, if you see world wide for 2019 only Kia/Hyundai and Toyota made some profit other manufacturers are going down. When they force us to go electric their cars sales will go up to the cealing at least the first 10-15 years.

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

So it's the Golf R of the US?

[@rodp2310]

Great review as always. Always been tempted by the mustang - affordacool. I know those roads you took well - some great driving roads when clear - until the inevitable 🚜 😄

[@25johnlowe]

I can say as a current owner of a 2017 Mustang GT from new this review is absolutely spot on Jay! The best picture you get of what owning one in the UK is truly like. I would agree totally about the clutch and servo feel for sure, it takes some getting used to and is definitely "unique". I've

[@25johnlowe]

One thing i'd also say is Ford fitted terrible (and dangerous) Pirelli P Zero tyres to the 15-17 model year cars, they are downright scary in the wet when cold. The 18+ ones have Michellin ones which I've heard are much better. Seems a minor criticism but doesn't give a lot of confidence in a 420BHP RWD car when the tyres start to slide just pulling out of a junction on a cold day. Otherwise i'd truly recommend one, i take my son to nursery in it and the boot space is more than ample which is a nice almost surprise too.

[@NickG24]

@@25johnlowe took mine out yesterday, 3deg c but not wet, struggling to take half throttle in 3rd but the rears are pretty well worn Dunlop sport max. Going to bite the bullet and get some Michelin PS4s soon I think!

[@25johnlowe]

@@NickG24 I went for Kumho Ecsta when i replaced my rear P Zeros, miles better and a really decdntg porice. i doubt they're as good as the PS4s but they are abiout half the price for i'd say being 70-80% as good from reports.

[@teyla7650]

i’m 15 and my dream car is a 2017 mustang and being the uk i don’t really see too many but when i’ve been up close i cried out of joy😂😂 can’t wait to own one🥹

[@trustinflames1022]

Yes please... I would love one of them. You right here in the UK, your more likely to get a thumbs up driving one of these over BMW M car!

[@The1Actionman]

Yes I have a 2017 GT Mustang six speed manual live in Melbourne Australia have been on many road trips it is great for long drives or days at the race track wonderful sports car part of Fords finest car

[@mikewalker3933]

Great content as always, I do love seeing a mustang the sound is unmistakable, there’s a yellow one near me, you can hear it about 5 minutes before you see it and I always wait for it to go by 😂😂

[@cologne2792]

The low rev ambling about sound just makes me happy.

[@jaddenmp]

cologne2792 me too :)

[@nine182]

I've never really been into the Mustang, but the memes are funny. That being said, they are good looking cars when you see them amongst the most common cars that you see every day in the UK.

[@Yeesack]

The memes are because you can get them really cheap in America so bad drivers can afford them also kids can get them and there are over 20 kids at my school that have one and i am in highschool

[@ChrisLitton]

IMHO, this is one of the coolest modern cars you can buy. I've wanted once forever.

[@Tain950]

I was behind a 2000 Mustang Cobra yesterday and holly shit did it sound glorious. That thing was like a dragon on the road.I totally understand why people love them

[@richboy900]

Damn, that sounds incredible

[@04dram04]

Its interesting hearing your UK perspective. In the US these are literally at every intersection

[@just_another_watch_nerd6604]

Yeah they are a true car enthusiasts car over here!

[@Justin666i]

Good start to the new series. Love the channel by the way

[@paulgardner9763]

Superb vid as always Jay. Bought a Mustang GT to replace my Caterham 420R since people never saw the tiny and low Caterham and kept crashing into it in traffic! The Mustang is so much better than I'd expected and so much better looking too than the 1970 car I owned years ago. The Coyote motor is phenomenal and the IRS ride is excellent too. An absolute bargain and uniquely charismatic.

[@jamesgaskin7757]

From the smallest sports car to the largest, good work

[@KXP70]

Anyone who owns the current Mustang owes it to themselves to get Koni's Special Active dampers. I test drove two Mustangs back to back with and without the Koni dampers and the difference was huge. It completely transformed the ride and handling of the car. The standard car had a very harsh ride especially the rear, and like Jay has said, also a bit floaty as you push on. Meanwhile with the Koni's the harshness was completely eliminated, but itstead of it now being soft like you would expect, it actually maintained a reassuring firmness (as opposed to being jarringly stiff like the original) and had much improved body control. There was some turn in understeer I experienced on the standard car. That was fixed with the Koni's. I also felt like I could flow with the car through the bends and down the road as I had more of a feel for the car and a trust in what it was doing at any given moment. With the harshness gone you really gain a confidence in driving the car as it doesn't get upset over bumps anymore and the feedback from the road is much purer. So yes the Koni's make the Mustang more comfortable and gives it more body control, but the key takeaway here is the confidence it gives you in the car. If you enjoy driving these cars like they should be driven, that is the one thing that will make you enjoy it the most as you can fully use the car without being scared of it. Usually with suspension upgrades you expect some compromises, but with these dampers it improves every single aspect of the ride for every different type of road that I drove it on. It turned the car from something I couldn't wait to get out of, into a car that I wanted to take home.

[@ckjl7704]

i had the same feeling in the beginning. After i installed the short springs, the handling gets better

[@jondavies5885]

Koni's sound good ive got a set for my 2 series. Only on the rear atm so cant comment on handling. Eibach springs to fit too. Colleague has the ecoboost mustang. Lowered, iirc rouch kit on it. Handles well

[@MF-Rell]

Get the magnetic ride control

[@johnrea2115]

King Jerel I agree it’s the option you have got to have

[@raymonds7492]

mustangs are made for the aftermarket.

[@ianwaghorne5327]

Another great review. Loving the content. Mustang are epic. Nothing beats the sound of a yank V8.

[@richardharrold9736]

The Coyote is distinctly mid-Atlantic, it's closely related to Jaguar's AJ133.

[@ice44567]

As an American 5.0 owner, I figured I'd chime in and say that these cars are loved by the average person here as well. It's hard to go wrong with one, and it's never not fun to drive even with the flaws it has. It's the blue collar sports car.

[@crellys]

I have owned a late 2018 6 speed Convertible for a couple of months now , the pre face lift car. After watching this video, I booked my test drive ! I was looking for a mustang with no mods, low milage and full history. Must have was the Shaker Audio system. One thing Jay mentioned was the effect it has on people. He should see the effects when I do the school pick up for my kids and their friends. Roof down, sun’s out - Huge smiles all round & everyone’s happy as. Don’t get that reaction in our BMW school wagon ! The Mustang is a great car , for the reason it simply isn’t German and you can afford to repair it if check eng light illuminates. Touch wood, not yet😅

[@deviklovecraft3835]

I give this video 5 bald eagles 🦅

[@wellingtonbruh3756]

Mustangs in general, be it 05' or 20' are a blast. My first car was an 05' gt and even though I got it used for 5.5k used it was the best money I spent all year. Sold it, now I'm saving up to get a 13' gt this fall. It doesn't matter what year, as long as it's a V8 mustang it feels special to drive.

[@isaachunt5799]

what about the 1975 suspension then lol

[@wellingtonbruh3756]

@@isaachunt5799 never failed, best part about that car. You'll never break that suspension, even after 15 years and 150k miles, it drove well with no creeks or issues.

[@isaachunt5799]

@@wellingtonbruh3756 cant drive these cars. having driven over 4 million miles in my life i know if a car drives good. that lump of cast iron they call a rear suspension is plain dangerous. these cars have suspension from a 1975 ford cortina or taunus as u yanks call them

[@wellingtonbruh3756]

@@isaachunt5799 rn I have an ecoboost, but I've driven corvettes, miata, and an m3. The suspension seriously isn't that bad. Considering a 14 boss 302 has the same suspension structure it puts down respectable lap times. Many people take the 11-14 boss 302 to gt class time attack and they are no joke.

[@isaachunt5799]

@@wellingtonbruh3756 crap cars. i've owned many mustangs. sold em off quickly. stick with camaro now. LIGHT YEARS AHEAD of any mustang..not talking about performance.talking about a nice car to drive. mustangs are not nice cars to drive.

[@theufoexperience3859]

Here in the States, I see a lot of base-spec V6 solid rear-axel Mustangs. They seem to be daily drivers for people. But mostly, you see the GTs. The solid axel version are more common. But the 2015 refit with 4 wheel independent suspension are very popular. Saw a young man sporting the 2.3 badge on his Mustang. And he was with a group of young men showing off their Japanese tuner cars, in a parking lot. So, even though it's a bigger car, the handling and the turbo motor seems to appeal to the drift crowd. For a guy my age, 53, I'm really attracted to the GT Premium Convertible, with the 10 speed auto and the 3.73 Torsen rear end. I live in Texas, and the call of the Western highways seems to beg for a V8 rumbling through the canyons. No need to go nuts and race through them. Just cruise with that 10 speed auto. Should be epic with the top down. But, I honestly feel I'd enjoy a Lexus RC F with a sunroof even more. It's a much more refined and nimble car. But, if I decide on a ragtop, Mustang is the way to go.

[@CarefreeRambler]

This is the reason I subscribed to this guy. Thank you for the video.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

My pleasure Nick

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I work with two guys who have bought Mustang's. They both rate them highly. Indeed, almost as highly as I rate my Peugeot 106 diesel....and you see way more of them than you do Peugeot 106's....

[@ruinunes8251]

yep, I thought I would find you here LOL. Mustang vs Peugeot 106 diesel lol

[@animalcol1]

My moneys on the Peugeot. Pwwwwrrrrr, what a bus!!!

[@derekstocker6661]

Fabulous comment! Well said.

[@ashleypearce11]

I borrowed my bosses mustang for the weekend and it was the most fun I have ever had in a car. Everyone looks at you as well. Very tail happy and thirsty though, but that was expected.

[@ruinunes8251]

It doesn't matter how thirsty it is, every drop of fuel in that engine is a blessing of god.

[@mudabudda]

It just releases a vast array of emotions Love it

[@Moondoggy1941]

I bought a brand new 1985 GT Mustang, it was a very fun car to drive.

[@Andy77337]

Bloke down my roads got a mustang and it sounds sweet when it goes past 👍

[@marklawson9517]

Good review from Australia - world’s biggest Mustang Export market

[@LD-bv1pm]

I'm a Brit, living in the US. I've owned Ferraris. Porsches, a Mclaren, BMW M's, Audis RS's. I'm suddenly hankering for an American muscle car. YT is full of American reviews but I wanted one I could relate to. Your comments about handling in particular were very helpful and I think will swing me towards the GT350 or Mach1 with the magna-ride. The sound is intoxicating, reminds me of my TVR Griffith 500 which was the last car I owned in the UK before I moved.

[@marvinonstage]

You know here in the states we really take the Mustang for granted and don't give it a 2nd look but that's because most are the secretary car which are very or 4cy automatics. I list after the manuel V6 Jaguar but when you see a GT speed out or a Cobra or SVT or a Seleen or Shelby we do take notice. Honestly seeing how much you guys appreciate it make me want to take a second look. By the way your friends Stang is laid out perfect the right amount of sinister. A BMW M series is a nice tailored suit but a mustang is a T-shirt, jeans and a leather jacket.

[@ARentz07]

New intro is great! Seems higher-quality than before. Redline is 7000 RPM, no? At least, it is here in the States.

[@JDSFLA]

10:10 Exactly! Watching here from the U.S.A. and I feel you have done a great job characterizing the attitude on both sides of the "pond". The Shelby GT 350, GT350R and GT500 are highly respected, and don't have to stand in the shadow of any BMW. I run the Chevrolet SS (Vauxhall VXR8) so I can appreciate the attraction of a V8 powered muscle car whether it is from Ford, Chevrolet or Dodge. Puts a smile on your face all day long just motoring about. Thanks for the video.

[@kristianspencer1978]

The vxr8 is a beautiful car. In a different league to the mustang.

[@MrCarGuy]

@@kristianspencer1978 Maybe to the GT but not the Shelby variants.

[@samuelbutterworth]

Good video and really palatable first time watch in terms of presentation style. Well done / thanks.

[@GamerKate1]

I just love the sound of V8 engines and the Mustang's brutal V8 engine sounds amazing!

[@Torcalie]

I live close to a ford dealership so i get to these everyday 😍

[@ian9150music]

Bought my 2016 Mustang GT from new. It’s a daily driver currently on 50k. It’s wonderful!!

[@MacOnCrack86]

What is the fuel economy like as a daily driver? I really wanted a Mustang GT and test drove one a couple times, but even the guy at the dealership said the MPG would probably be in single digits if i drove it fairly hard (which i would) and i commute 30 miles a day. So in the end i bought a new Golf R instead which i have had 2 years and love it (just put a stage 1 on it) but i often wonder if i should have gotten the Mustang.

[@ian9150music]

Before the lockdown I was doing a daily commute of 54 miles each way. MPG is around 25 with mixed roads and driving.

[@MacOnCrack86]

@@ian9150music Not much difference to my MPG at current. Maybe i will look at getting one in a year or so...

[@DJDBZ13]

Is this the 5l or EcoBoost?

[@derekstocker6661]

Two Mustang drivers I have known, both bought not for speed or take off times but for the history and the total romance of these cars. This was a great and honest review by Jay Emm and if I was looking for another car of ANY sort it's one of these babies for the sheer joy of it. Love this, super review.

[@cgeetaryan]

Love your review , super entertaining

[@zzhughesd]

Did I miss is this one on sale ????? Love front splitter and stance this one.

[@tradingcardboss]

I spotted the Ltd Bullit version in dark green last month lovely ❤️

[@sportzntouring]

I got up close and personal with the Bullitt edition last year too. Very very nice car!

[@wellingtonbruh3756]

Yesterday saw the new gt500, now that put a smiles on my face.

[@Rob-on5tz]

Love the Bullit version, one parks on a road where I work. Lovely.

[@rudyrod100]

As an American I've grown up with Fords My dad had a 67 fast back when I was four I currently have an 06 Roush charged 4.6 liter have never put a penny in it other then normal service. My car here in Idaho turns heads ever place I go and I always get the thumbs up. I paid 18k in 2011 it had 13 thousand miles on it. To this day it looks like new.

[@XDKX101]

Mustang is an amazing car for the price. Got a 2020 gt as well and always puts a smile on my face whenever I drive it. Even does ok fuel economy for a 5l v8 if you drive considerably and not hit the throttle so much. Also pretty practical with a lot of boot space for a coupe and room in the rear for someone when needed

[@Zerofightervi]

It'll be interesting to see how many Corvette C8s we see on UK roads seeing as it'll be made in RHD.

[@sportzntouring]

Can't wait to test drive one of those!!

[@servicarrider]

Corvette is the best performance for dollar on the planet and the upgraded interior is a long awaited luxury over previous iterations. In America 59K US.

[@commanchi7]

I wouldn't hold your breath on it being as big as a bargain once it's had dealer & import mark-up in the UK, just like with the Mustang GT 5.0 here it's far more expensive than over in the states.

[@TheShinyShow]

@@servicarrider it'll be good value in America, probably not as good in other markets when they add all the other expenses

[@padraigrab08]

I’m gonna try my best to have my midlife crisis when I’m 20 and buy one

[@R-Tap]

Love the current mustang, would really like the Bullitt. Over here in Ireland the v8 costs €2300 a year road tax! Crazy. You mostly see well spec'd Ecoboost, which is a pity. I've only seen 1 v8 in the wild over here.

[@josephlarmor550]

Rob Tap “Which is a pity” Clearly you haven’t driven the new Ecoboost. Porsche aren’t the only manufacturer who have discovered that four cylinders are more than enough.

[@jamesryan5436]

If your buying a mustang it has to be the gt . I lived in America v8 is the only one I would have . The bullit is a gorgeous machine but the price of it here is mental . I would love to see a dodge demon in the flesh .

[@origionalwinja]

this is the most insane thing ever!! a wrong hand drive mustang... glad to see theyre making their way over the pond

[@jasonevans1459]

Thanks James that's another car on my list for when I change my car next year 🙈🙈

[@lt1fd3s]

what are your thoughts on how this Mustang compares to the older GT500 you drove in the states last year?

[@imfraeglasgow]

It’s fine on the roads it’s the car parks, particularly multi level ones, that are the issue.

[@andyrose5441]

this is the previous model 'stang, with the coyote 2 engine, no bonnet vents and rear lights straight not angular. the latest 'stang, 2018+ have the coyote 3 engine, it has a slight improvement in displacement, going from 4951.34 to 5037.63, and incorperates direct injection along with the port injection. an improved compression ratio plus a few other bits and bobs moves the power from 400lb-ft to 420 and 435hp to 460. am taking my '19 'stang for a new set of boots tomorrow about to hit 35000km and will be 12months old next month. the pilot sport 4S tyres that came with it are wicked, i love em and putting them on again, not the greatest longevity but sticky. i love the car, not much of a family car but very fun to drive. have hit only 1 'roo to date, was doin around 90km i spose as i got some break on before impact, the 'roo was pushed along infront of the car before peeling off to the left as i slowed. was expecting disaster but was mightly impressed when i got out and checked front end. the front end - nose cone and grills- being made of some plastic material all held up well. only damage was top grill split in the middle on the bottom, and broke some of the tabs that hold it all together, it basically absorbed impact and popped back into place, TBH nobody even noticed unless i actually said something.

[@thundersong3172]

That looks like it's filmed just up the road!! great place for cars!! never too busy either!!

[@gregrsvr3947]

I rented a soft top mustang in L.A. in '17, 3ltr v6, pretty slow, crap on bends but 34mpg and very comfortable.

[@jokerr1391]

Greg RSVR I did the same every time I went to the states as a mustang was my dream car and they kept giving me the v6 as was absolutely crap and I would never buy 1 , then last year when I went to Florida then gave me the V8 And man what a difference 😂 the v6 is not even in the same ball park not even in the same league , and the V8 blew me away it blew me away that much , I now own 1 😁👌🏼 give the V8 a go

[@davereid8585]

@@jokerr1391 decent

[@appleiphone69]

With the GT it’s not just the engine that gets upgraded. The suspension, brakes, tires, exhaust, wheels also get upgraded. Ford is now providing upgrades to the ecoboost models as well (exhaust, suspension, brakes etc). There is a ecoboost HPP that has like 330hp and other speed goodies. The V6 option has been dropped since 2018 models came out.

[@LawrenceTimme]

It's nice that it comes in right hand drive, but I really prefer the dodge challenger. Sometimes a worse car is just better 😎

[@ruddagahwallace8287]

Dodge Challenger's are really cool looking cars.

[@user-te3nc9cs6c]

Literally liked the vid as soon as I heard that beast 🐎

[@richh8860]

Great Review Thxs👍

[@RobertFalconer1967]

Like every other Mustang, it really depends upon how you spec your car out. Opt for the Bullitt, for example, and you get a nice set of performance bits, several from the Performance Pack One: Direct and port fuel injection; intake manifold and cylinder linings from the Shelby GT350; Torsen limited slip differential; 3:73 gears; and six-piston Brembo brakes. You can also add the adjustable magnetorheological suspension system. As to the interior? A little tired of the "cheap" refrain, frankly. Base BMWs ain't that great in my personal experience. Neither are run-of-the-mill Hondas or Toyotas. The current generation Stang is on par with any of those, more so if you go for the premium upgrades...and the styling and presentation is better than any of them, IMHO, especially if you get the 12" electronic LCD instrument cluster.

[@pabauza]

I have owned two coyote Mustangs and I love the thing. Its a great car.

[@adonisd8261]

Love my GT350 ...so much fun and character.

[@wololo4761]

Great video. I'm sure the personalised plate was meant to look cool with the word "Muscle" but I just see "Muggle". Great own goal!