Is the 2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special a muscle car WORTH it?

The California Special is back for the new generation of the Ford Mustang. On the outside you will discover 19in unique style wheels, special grill, stripes and badging. On the inside you will be greeted by a full leather interior with two-tone stitching. Under the hood is a 5.0L V8 that produce 486HP.
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[@me-tx2ws]

I am a fan of the new design, however the Walmart blue accents on the vehicle look cheap

[@RaitisRides]

You are not the first to say that.

[@milamber8397]

Looks good on Oxford white (the interior for sure) which is what I got.....but ya after buying this it is reducing my paycheck to a "Walmart shopper" . I like it, Walmart shopper blue LoL 😂

[@jatarvisharris399]

Very cheap indeed

[@emilygenerallee9071]

Happy 60th anniversary Mustang! 🎉🎊🥳🐎

[@RaitisRides]

Crazy it’s been continuous for so many years!

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Glad you got this Ford Mustang California special bro

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man!

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

@RaitisRides no problem also happy birthday to the Iconic Ford Mustang 60th anniversary

[@codtide]

The Mustang California Special is so special it also includes a special sales tax compliments of the state of california.....

[@LGBFJB46]

They’re trying to ban fossil fuel vehicles anyway, oh the irony 😂

[@comicrandomness3289]

​@@LGBFJB46just the sales of ice cars. I'm not going to let my state decide what i drive. Our governor is an idiot, no doubt. Vote Republican

[@darylthomas4676]

@@LGBFJB46 When i told my sister in law i was buying a California Special, she asked me why i wanted a car with all the smog pollution control stuff on it!🤣She found out what a California Special 5.0 was after she rode in it!😲

[@rickjohansson4257]

Plus it will give you cancer! Bonus.

[@suzanneflowers2230]

Bravo to Ford for continuing the 8 cyl Mustang. No more competition for now, so they can get even more creative with design. Love the blue seat color with the beautiful silver exterior.

[@jethzeeltorres9727]

From the quarter to the rear it kinda looks like a Camaro. They should have definitely added that side vent . Great review as always Joe . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@davidwolf226]

What a great exhaust note, Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

The Mustang does it very well.

[@G.G.001]

This doesn't do it for me, not enough difference with a regular GT. I still prefer the S550.

[@omarcortes5754]

Love this car but I wouldn't pay extra money for some stitching.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your vote Omar

[@caleer8567]

Any day driving a Mustang is a good day!

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe that

[@mystictk4149]

You already know I'll say it is lol. Love the Mustang and always will.

[@RaitisRides]

You have great yaste

[@Prairieshutterbug64]

So glad my 2020 GT doesn’t have auto stop start. Also like the S550 dash better.

[@RaitisRides]

I agree with you

[@ddsherri]

You can turn it off

[@Prairieshutterbug64]

@@ddsherri Does it stay off when you start the car next time?

[@michaelsheedy]

Never much liked the CS trim levels of the past, but the blue accents on this new CS look very good.

[@RICHFO100]

great car ford i am getting a 2004 ford mustang next month great cars all of them people that can afford should buy one

[@RaitisRides]

That’s so awesome Rich

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

You got it my brother

[@brooklynbandit6788]

My favorite muscle car💪🏾

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah!

[@55stangdude]

Would love to see this with the performance package...blue accent on the wheels,black brake calipers,performance rear spolier...my only zonk..should have GT/CS on the seat headrest like in my 2014 GT/CS.Great review as always!

[@davidp2888]

The Mustang is one year older than I am. It definitely looks better than I do.

[@BigTimeRushFan2112]

Not just no, but NOPE from me. I plan to keep my '23 Mustang forever, Eruption Green Metallic with old school analog gauges in a double hump classic dash with no ugly tacked on ipads for the win!

[@slow_328i]

I LOVE eruption green metallic! I used to work for a ford dealer and it was always a treat seeing a bronco or s550 mustang in eruption green legit the best color made for any car and would always make my day when I would see one

[@BigTimeRushFan2112]

@@slow_328i thanks! My '23 was my special order, its also a HPP with Handling Package car with the gray colored seats. Chassis #P0027. I don't know the '23 build break down yet since its not been released, but its likely gonna be a 1 of maybe a dozen or less in just the color, yet alone the full HPP/HP packages. Its my keeper, my 9th Mustang since 1990 and I might end up using it as my casket and buried in it when my time comes. lol

[@lobster1002000]

Thinking of a a Bronco in that colour, keeping my Kona blue 2012 Mustang convertible with the premium package. Love that all of the gauges are analog.

[@coachmaupin201]

I’m California dreaming 😊

[@RaitisRides]

I see what you did there coach

[@kevinw1260]

I had a '06 CS and a '19 CS once upon a time...I'm in love all over again! Looks like this one is in my future 😀

[@SilverWatcher.]

Beautiful mustang gt california special

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you approve

[@dxnes5067]

Love the 2024 Mustangs. Honestly surprised how much inventory there is on them right now. Plenty on dealer lots for months and $1-$3k off MSRP. Wait for 2025 models to come out and you’ll get an even better deal

[@RaitisRides]

It is a good problem to have for buyers

[@jg9769]

I prefer the look of the S550 California Specials with the unique spoiler and red accents (not so much the fake side vents)

[@RaitisRides]

So do I

[@asbrandonsconcerned]

The California special will always be my favorite edition of the mustang, followed secondly by the BOSS. I've never not liked an edition of the California special from any mustang generation. The retro one, 2005-08, and the revamp generation after, 2014-19, are my favorites, but this one you've got here is crispy too.

[@michaelsheedy]

The blue accents on the wheel inserts should have been standard on this CS. Hate when Ford does that.

[@WillFieldFire]

Yeah but they are completely different rims, not even the same style

[@shamako4ever718]

Alright Joe let’s see what this Ford Mustang GT will do for us

[@RaitisRides]

Hold on tight

[@AussieBodybuilder]

It's Beautiful...

[@Bastion71]

I'm with you with the screens just being stuck in there. They should have designed it better, integrated it into the dash a little more. Not to mention some overhang over the screens would help with keeping them dust free.

[@Scattman101]

It looks different forsure, but for the same amount of money you could just mod it and really make it your own (decals, splitters, etc). The blue just sticks out like a sore thumb.

[@syko-blud]

The perfect review to celebrate the 60th Birthday of the Mustang 🎉

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah man

[@eleonoravlamopoulou7905]

Great video‼👏 Thank you for your review!😊

[@rickjames6867]

I do like the way I hear that transmission rip through the gears. I am Not a big Mustang fan, but I will give it credit, where credit is due. 💙✌️👍

[@comicrandomness3289]

Have you driven one? I thought i was a challenger guy but i test drove all 3. I was surprised how tight the camaro was and how fun the mustang is. I bought the mustang. Manual and convertible. I still want a challenger but 60k for a base rt is not worth it.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Amazing review Joe.

[@scottbrawley407]

2024 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Premium California Special Rave Blue Special Edition RWD Coupe!

[@RaitisRides]

You nailed it Scott

[@nicktronson2977]

I'm waiting on the Ford Mustang GT Dark Horse Cobra SVT 5.0 Electric Hybrid AWD V8 Type R.

[@Clarkeisawesome]

Ford came out and said they're not planning to make that anymore.

[@ETHEL4305]

sounds soooo good.

[@RaitisRides]

Nothing like a V8

[@LuisUrbieta]

Apostle Joe, I do love the Ford Mustang GT California Special & like I've said with the new Toyota Land Cruiser, & I'm going to keep on saying, I love the fake vents it gives it style as to a plain old boring gray bumper. I'm glad Ford added the fake corner vents because without 'em, it'll look rather bare gray plastic.

[@JohnLittlepage]

Calipers should be black with rave blue lettering or rave blue with black lettering

[@EndofDays213]

Ima have to zonk it for that racing strip they placed it in the wrong place should’ve been on the hood and roof going to the back.

[@abrahamnutrition]

Nice one, Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Abraham for letting me bring it to yoy

[@undergroundgaming3172]

I just bought one yesterday. Vapor Blue Metallic. I wouldn't normally advocate spending $2k on an appearance package, but everything is done so well. I happen to love the wheels, so the $2k saves me from going out and buying aftermarket wheels. The blue accents look very good along the Vapor Blue Metallic paint, so I don't think it's cheesy looking. The interior accents are gorgeous, and even the floor mats are custom for the CS edition. (can't remember if Joe mentioned those). Mine is a premium with the active exhaust option, so it sounds great. I had a 2020 GT, and the 2024 is louder in stock form I think. I imagine they may have redesigned the midpipe resonator to be a bit more free-flowing. People aren't really getting any more power by adding an X-pipe or H-pipe so that has to be the answer. Overall very pleased.

[@michaelsheedy]

Bean counters are still strong at Ford.

[@WesterGuard]

Who else almost passed out when they heard that V8 revving? 😎

[@edross2826]

I'm still curious why all these backup camera resolutions look like tube TVs from the 70s.

[@stavroslask1292]

“The shifts are so smooth” there is NOT 1 NEW car that doesn’t SHIFT SMOOTH! That’s not an option it’s a fact, they ALL shift smooth!

[@slow_328i]

Yes I agree with this 100% I used to work at a bunch of dealers and can say that all new cars have a really light clutch and shift really smooth even if you don’t let out the clutch correctly, even the performance oriented ones like the Mach one Mustang or dark horse or hellcat manuals are just becoming way too easy to drive now that essentially Anyone Can drive a new car that has a manual that’s why I’m starting to love old cars more and more

[@RaitisRides]

You sure about that!

[@stavroslask1292]

@@RaitisRides name me 3 cars that are new that shift hard?

[@WillFieldFire]

Got my CS being built right now, can’t wait!

[@casonrowland6339]

Hey Joe the heated / vented seats can be tapped. They go to heat by default but then if you just tap the vented they’ll switch. You can also continue to tap to adjust the levels of heat or cool!

[@Bastion71]

Big zonk for the missing strut brace, and a bit for the missing faux side scoops. Definitely sets the CS apart. It still looks good. Sounds good too! Glad Ford is keeping the faith with the V8.

[@desmolvr]

Joe, you can change the seats heat/cool by pressing the bottom 1.2.3 instead of sliding.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for the heads up on that!

[@kickstand801]

Which one do you prefer, Raiti? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1, or 1968 Dodge Charger?

[@jethzeeltorres9727]

My last kid moved out he was 35, 😂😂😂😂

[@edwardvalivonis23]

I like how Joe says "this is your new car" like we are going to buy it😂

[@Deatomizer]

Is the Ford improving the Mustang year after year? So good to see an American Muscle car still looking and driving like a muscle car.

[@darylthomas4676]

Not ready to give my 22 Cali up yet but i do love the 24 oxford white with performance package.I think it looks bad a$$ but your right, it needs a side rear fender scoop and a little better rear spoiler. And why you don't get a special edition strut brace is beyond me! These CaliforniaSpecials should also be getting special custom tail lights like the 68 had. The CS does stand for CaliforniaSpecial but let's not forget that it was Shelby American that supplied scoops,spoilers,stripes and rear tail lights for those cars and some were optioned with Shelby wheels. I love the CaliforniaSpecial heritage editions and feel blessed because i finally got to buy one and i'm hanging on to her and it will belong to my son when i pass. I named the car Holly short for Hollywood😁🤟Thx Joe!

[@PaFurGarage]

@15:17 bahaha! My parents and I always reference the GI Joe with the Kung Fu grip!

[@petermad152]

$55,000 lol You could get a used gt350/ camaro zl1 for that price. This is just a normal S650 GT with some stitching and decals.

[@110_Octane]

Apparently you can also option the california special with the performance package, so thats neat

[@bklynboy9999]

Definitely should have done the match on the lower front grille and ray blue calipers, mirror caps, and rear spoiler.

[@b1oodyhunter976]

So i recently grabbed my own vapor blue premium with active exhaust, costing me a pretty penny but all worth it from my point of view, thank you ratie for keeping the American muscle love alive , amazing car, not perfect but yet again, no such thing as perfection.

[@asbrandonsconcerned]

The interior is gorgeous. The screens are starting to grow on me now.

[@bigheavy12]

Great video and nice car 🚘

[@BigViscera]

California special looks amazing with black or white base color.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳

[@milamber8397]

I just got oxford white CS GT premium last week, and i agree the brembos Calioers should have been blue, with the gray wheel (i dont like blue wheels its too over the top). I did get blue caps for valve stems, looks great.

[@subzerojraygaming4174]

You know I wish they would let you choose if you want the old school gauges or the screen on the dash. That I would like to see it’s one of the reasons I LOVE MY SCATPACK!!!

[@starsssssss]

就喜欢听你讲车，很有亲和力~！

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

We want nothing to do with California, even if it's just in the name 😂

[@planetstupider502]

How about an Alabama version

[@ChrisMenendez609]

Probably off you get it with the perf pack then you get the strut tower brace

[@chrishiggs7351]

I love this spec 🤩 I'm seriously looking to order one. Do you know if the CS will be offreed in 2025?

[@ms3ben]

Hey Joe, Does the s650gt auto acceleration feel noticeably slower than the 18-23 s550 gt auto to you, or are they very similar?

[@gordonmills2748]

My first Mustang - that I bought in 2001 on the literal afternoon after my divorce was final - was sliver. Had two more since then. And yeah, the new Mustang is...not doing it for me.

[@toddhedman7959]

LOVE the BLUE color....I agree with the blue on wheels...they should do a FULL BLUE on car....BLUE on black aka FFDP

[@salimrandall]

Besides a couple zonks, I’m impressed.

[@MurseTech64]

Does it still launch slower than a Model 3 Performance?

[@jaddyrose9318]

They stilk havent given up that tri light design

[@javy.airlines]

I ❤️ Ford Mustangs😍🏁🐎🚗💨!

[@240zwannabe]

Raiti spitting facts saying Mach E ≠ Mustang

[@RaitisRides]

Hell to the yeah

[@karag6556]

True, they shoulda just called it a Mach-e

[@johnharrier1408]

Why are people a bunch of crybabies over a name? I never did understand that. You’re a grown adult. They obviously use the name to make sales. It might’ve been a mistake because there’s so many crybabies at our Ford fans the MACHE is not only faster than most mustangs regular ice mustangs. It is just as quick and crazy and powerful as any Mustang ever production except for maybe the GT 500 that only rich people can afford I’ve never seen more crybabies in my life over a name

[@240zwannabe]

@@johnharrier1408 you really expect me to look at a 5,000 pound crossover SUV and associate it with a pony car?

[@karag6556]

@@johnharrier1408 your comment is factually incorrect. The Mach-e is not faster than an ice Mustang GT. Ice Mustang GTs are generally about a 4.0 second to 60mph vehicle stock some autos are even just under 4. The only Mach-e that is around 4 seconds is the Mach-e GT and if you have followed the sales the vast majority of Mach-e that have sold are not the GT spec. Non GT spec Mach-e is slower than a Mustang GT ice some are even getting like 5.4 seconds to 60mph. Secondly the sales figures speak for themselves the Mustang ice from 2015 and up are like the top best selling sports car world wide per number sold over all sports cars. The Mach-e is being tossed into a blender right now with crippling sales numbers. Thirdly in regards to the name you can call it sales marketing or whatever you want I don't even care it is just a pathetic attempt to cash grab off of a well respected name that has a huge fanbase. To put into perspective how stupid the naming is, imagine if Ford made an EV car like a Ford Fiesta but they badged it as a Lightning F-150. That would be dumb and this is why the Mach-e is not a Mustang. Ford can make a 2 door coupe Mustang and plop an EV power train into it and call that a Mustang Mach-e and I would be fine with it. You can call people crybabies and whatever you want, but you would be lying if you said you never got upset about something you like, perhaps a video game or anything. Calling people out for having something they are passionate or care about is actually childish.

[@rktflt]

The black stripe should have California Special etched into them as a pattern also

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Nothing wrong with a good Mustang but I would go with a dark blue like (Deep Impact Blue) or (Kona Blue) over the Silver (the Kona Blue looks almost Black at night) and I would get a standard GT and maybe performance pkge. I agree with others the Walmart blue kind of has a cheap look to it. Great review Joe and nice job by Steve, he's getting very smooth moving around the car and interior, he's come a long ways.

[@RaitisRides]

Nice idea

[@janstokes1321]

I'm ordered a 24 Gt 10. 9..2023, still waiting, any one know exactly why delays 😢

[@thedarkd6804]

At 4:00 that lower grille on the driver side looks SUPER wonky like the production line messed up. It doesn’t match the passenger side at all

[@tedwhite5197]

Not digging the side stripe!

[@p.capes1]

These Mustangs still have the water leak issues?

[@lookmanostrings]

Does it run on avocado???

[@bgrant48234]

Yeah, that new body is nice. I just turned 43 today too.😕🙂🤓🤠😎😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

Happy birthday man!

[@bgrant48234]

@@RaitisRides thanks,

[@alandavey3010]

Joe I hear mustang is having a 60th anniversary model I want one regards Alan from Aussie

[@curious-observer]

Hey Joe ... When are you going to review Ferrari Purosangue!? ... I can't wait ;))

[@RaitisRides]

I’m still working on that one

[@curious-observer]

@@RaitisRides Looking forward to seeing that. keep up the good work ma man.

[@cityboyjuice]

It’s like a new mustang is coming every month just like dodge was doing

[@mj7ven]

Are you gonna do a Mach E soon again?

[@jeffreyblackwell5500]

Yes Joe you’re showing a muscle car. Nice mustang California style. But price is to high. I wish that Chevy would have made a 7th gen Camaro to compete with the mustang. I bet you feel the same way Joe. Great review Joe keep up the good work.👍🏾😀

[@Michaeldabler4755]

Is this specialty Mustang 500 horse?? Just wondering

[@jenozanetti6664]

I love mustangs and I’ve owned 3 bad ass 5.0s. That being said the price like everything else has gotten out of hand. $50,000 for a NA mustang is ridiculous. It’s a sad world we live in Joe

[@carsonstreeks3074]

Where is the CS in the seat.

[@gregthesplintercell]

How much range do you think these V8 Mustangs have on a full tank?

[@RaitisRides]

Depends on your right foot.

[@gregthesplintercell]

@@RaitisRides Alright I guess that makes sense lol I'm thinking of getting rid of my Model Y Performance.

[@gregthesplintercell]

I hope it has at least 300 miles on a full tank.

[@Metroidkid97]

I bet the California special also includes California mark ups lol

[@AngryBulldogGaming]

it needs the racing stripes in my opinion

[@jamesh1641]

I knew it was too good to last. Back to Walker Ford again for a Mustang.

[@RaitisRides]

It’s a big celebration

[@happysaddington6488]

I would trade the blue painted "nostrils" for blue painted brake calipers.

[@JohnDoe-xl1ig]

The purple/midnight blue looking accent would look nice if car was black.