Living With A $80,000 Ford Mustang Dark Horse!!

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The Mustang Dark Horse is a new model for the latest generation Mustang, but essentially builds upon the previous generation Mach 1. This represents the current peak of 5.0L Coyote powered Mustang track performance, bringing more aero, wider stickier tires, upgraded brakes, cooling and a proper Tremec 6-speed manual transmission pulled from the Shelby GT350. As a former GT350R and Boss 302 Laguna Seca owner, I am certainly a fan of track focused Mustangs, so how does this one feel and compare? Join me as we spend a week living with the Ford Mustang Dark Horse!
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[@tomgjonaj9965]

Lol, thats my grabber blue dark horse in the beginning. Love it! Getting a whipple soon for that 810HP. The tremec 6 speed is very fun to drive.

[@EddieX]

Haha what a coincidence. That’ll be quite a riot!

[@timschultes6467]

It’s badass I like the grabber blue on it.

[@neil12011]

Are Dark Horse Mustangs just part of the HOA covenant out there?

[@rshanep5226]

I’ve got the same color Dark Horse … Grabber Blue Metallic with 6M Handling Package. Love it, but not crazy about steep driveways 😂

[@charlesrogers8420]

My 2019 Bullitt now has 56,000 miles. Absolutely love it. It’s my third vehicle and I only drive it on weekends. I paid around $60,000 in 2019.

[@timschultes6467]

I like the dark horse but I think I’m going to go with a GT350 or GT350R. Amazing cars

[@DWH300]

I recommend you check if the engine has been replaced by Ford. No way am I going to purchase a pre-owned GT350 over a Dark Horse. Ford hasn't used the Voodoo in other Mustangs because of issues. The Dark Horse uses the much stronger and durable Coyote. The article didn't mention that the Dark Horse Coyote uses GT500 engine components to strengthen the Dark Horses Coyote that now redlines at 7500 RPMs. I noticed on U-Tube there's a couple supercharged Dark Horse daily drivers turning 8 second and low 9 second passes. The only way I would purchase a base 2016 pre-owned GT350 for $47,000 or a pre-owned 2020 Base GT350 for $72,600 would be for adding to my Collection. Certainly not as a daily driver

[@henryreyes5715]

@@DWH300since when did they make 2022 GT350?

[@mustangseth7215]

Get a Mach 1

[@timschultes6467]

@@DWH300 I agree with you but I think if you go with a 2019/20 gt350 those specific engine issues were resolved. I like the dark horse and the 5.0 coyote as well but I guess because I’m a current Shelby owner I kinda am now a Shelby snob lol 😂. I like the looks of the S550 especially on the gt350 more then a S650 dark horse. We’ll see what happens I’m probably not going to get one yet anyway since now I have to remodel parts of my house that hurricane Milton damaged! 😤 it’s always something

[@timschultes6467]

@@mustangseth7215 Mach 1 is also a cool car only the manual transmission will do and the handling package

[@noahgreenhouse]

$80k for a non Shelby Mustang is absolutely wild. You gotta really hate money to do something like that

[@chriskoster5352]

I agree! My money would go towards a C8 Z51, which will beat the dark horse in every performance aspect.

[@AJW0812]

I mean can you blame Ford for not wanting to license a name that has zero involvement in development?

[@Jimmyxsx]

Paying 80k for a shelby logo is even crazier😂

[@JohnBrown-vn2qw]

yeah this inflation is out of fckn control

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

@@chriskoster5352The dark horse is the better car. If anything a new 0 mile c8 Z51 will cost you north of 90k. Rather use those 10 grand to whipple the Dark Horse and be on the level of the z06.

[@txotacticle2514]

Almost got a dark horse but decided on a used gt350. Dark horse is still a nice car😎

[@NoChaserNoChaser504]

When you think about it Chevy did this already 10 years ago with the Camaro Z28 a 500HP 7.0L N/A V8 LS7 track car (For less than $80k)

[@EddieX]

True. But the Z/28 ensured you would need your chiropractor on speed dial and didn’t have much of an interior haha. It was certainly epic tho!

[@strivingtogrow8612]

as soon as I seen this video, I was like yes this is the guy who did all the 350 & R videos back in the day!

[@LandoVenturi]

5.0 Coyote V8 never gets old ❤

[@labigq]

80k! 🤯🤯. Glad they're almost 10k cheaper in Louisiana and Texas

[@musclecars92]

Good job recommending the manual transmission.It's the best way to enjoy these vehicles... In my opinion

[@AustrianJF]

I like the dark horse but I must say I really don’t like the screens. I thoroughly enjoy my Mach 1 with the handling pack and would not upgrade to the dark horse. I did however get an allocation for the GTD which will have the screens from the dark horse.

[@hunterbeadu1625]

They are handing the GTD allocations out like candy on Halloween . Don’t feel special all you need is check book and deep pockets 👍🏼

[@AustrianJF]

@ yeah I think I have seen a couple people get one online. Really wonder what production numbers will look like.

[@eurly93]

Mach 1 and Dark Horse are literally the same car just different interiors. S650 is just bodykit and reskinned interior S550

[@GAMMMMMMMES]

Screens are a must. We are in 2024

[@Cookie5802]

I thought you could use the SYNC 4 Technology voice commands in place of the touchscreen in case you don't like use of the touchscreens constantly since it seems that's one of the gripes of this beautiful car.

[@RealDealy]

My man Eddie living it up with his beautiful lady. Happy for ya!

[@EddieX]

Thanks!!

[@system87music]

Great review! Don't like the screens for the dash...not my thing. I like the analog-vibes of my 2008 GT/CS. Manual, CAI, tune, lowered/handling upgrades and exhaust. Not as fast as this for sure, but I like the retro looks, analog feel and the sound of the 4.6 3V is soooo sweet and unique sounding. Keep up the great vids EddieX!!

[@gordydexter2615]

Eddie, the Dark Horse beats the GT-350R and Corvette C8 Z51 on every track on the East Coast (21 tracks). The DH hasn’t lost to those other two cars on any major track this year. Go through the Ford Dark Horse training in NC and you will see why it is so fluid and quick on the track. My neighbor tracks his DH 🐎 weekly and he reduced his overall weight down to 3640 which is 26 pounds lighter than my C8 Z51. It is a hell of a car. The average price out the door for the Dark Horse with the $4500 handling package not $5500 as you stated is $74K. Nobody is really buying the $8500 Carbon Wheels. Cheers‼️👍👊💪🇺🇸🐎😎

[@joelramirez1220]

Are you referring to an automatic DH vs 350R?

[@Vlad-vb8lo]

where are you seeing these results? Im debating between a DH and z51 C8 currently

[@gordydexter2615]

@ I race every weekend at a different track based on team schedule. I see it first-hand.

[@jrparker4804]

@@Vlad-vb8lo Get a C8. The DH looks as cool as a 2014 C7 Corvette, but the C8 Corvette is absolutely exotic looking and 100 times cooler 😎 Ask any kid.

[@xrmerkur]

even though i’ve seen a million Dark Horse videos, i still looked forward to see your take. i especially support vloggers from Michigan.

[@EddieX]

Appreciate the support!

[@House_of_Schmidt]

It really feels like a badge engineering job on a Mach 1.

[@eurly93]

it's the exact same car so yep

[@johnalterio372]

Not a fan of the DH and haven't warmed up to the s650 yet.. my 1-2-3 would be: GT350 (19-20 Gen2 only; non-R), 22 Mustang Mach 1 with handling pack... Camaro ss 1le

[@Mistadontplay89]

That interior spec is beautiful

[@EEAlpha]

$80k?!?!?!?! Wow! Sheesh.

[@EddieX]

Yah, and the wild thing is you can option them even higher with carbon wheels

[@johnnyrock852]

Awesome car. I would use some velcro to fix the truunk floor issue.

[@Hashbrowniepie]

The issues with the MT82 transmission are overblown. An MGW short shifter kit fixes the shifting and lockout issues.

[@tomgjonaj9965]

Dark horse doesn't have the MT82, it has the tremec

[@musclescars4793]

I got my DH for 72k with Handling Pack and it’s a very good car stop acting like Ford doesn’t make the Shelby’s that they sell they just use the Shelby name

[@HiiImChris]

1 of my dream cars

[@CashCampos]

I got a 2024 Gt Fastback for $44k in Valencia California

[@ChefMarcCollins]

I told you not to sell the R 😂. I like the paint on the DH but I think the 350 is more special feeling. Plus the weight of the DH is a bit too much. Tires and Brakes are the best thing on the DH.

[@ryandono5721]

Gen 3 coyote mustangs have adaptive cruise control.

[@Draga01]

The all-digital cluster, lack of physical buttons/controls, and the faux Carbon Fiber plastic interior ruins what otherwise is an amazing vehicle. If you pay more than 40k for this thing no one should trust you with money, ever.

[@JerryCecco]

WOW just $80k for a Mustang.....must be the lighter model

[@mustang8206]

Could have bought a 2020 GT500 for that price

[@ThaMidnightClub]

Yeah but then you have to worry about maintenance and some people just want a new vehicle as well

[@mustang8206]

@@ThaMidnightClub bruh it's 4 years old and it's a Mustang 💀. They can run for well over 200,000 miles

[@ThaMidnightClub]

@ if the supercharger goes out that’s 10k plus work

[@cwegren1]

Great review. What is your difference from the 350 to the 350R that slots the DH in between them? I love the Voodoo 5.2 paired with cup2 tires on the 2019 & 2020 350 and 350R. The R will always be faster, but the fantastic engine is the same. Suspension is nearly the same. All out track day the R is better. I like the heated and cooled seats, back seats that fold down and the slightly higher splitter for clearance on my roads.

[@megatron7811]

All these hate comments in the chat about it’s too much, I would’ve gotten something else. Man spend ur money the way u want to, enjoy life. Nothing is cheap nowadays people. The Shelby is even overpriced if u compare it to back in the day prices. Nothing is too expensive if u can afford it

[@StreetMade111]

dude! That weston is right in my neighborhood, if you are ever in the area let me know! Would love to Calab and create some content!

[@joelramirez1220]

All this complaining about cost of new! In May of this year, I bought a 2017 GT350 with 20,299 miles, very well kept, new tires (Michelin Pilot SS), GT350R front end, GT500 spoiler, oil catch cans installed, 12 quarts of Red Line 5w50, 3 oil filters, Red Line hood struts installed, an extra cabin filter, and an extra indoor car cover for $48, 500.

[@joelramirez1220]

Forgot to include that the front end has PPF.

[@JohnBrown-vn2qw]

gaming counsel for a dashboard nice

[@darrenharris2978]

Prices of Dark horse have fallen were I can afford buy car out right now

[@andymesenbrink6946]

All these screens and endless modes and nanny’s detract from any character the car has in my opinion. Everything is prepackaged and void of sharp edges nowadays that it just bores me in the end.

[@XDKX101]

Does it genuinely sound better than the 5.0 s550 gt? Off KZbin videos it seems to sound not as deep as the previous gen. I own an s550 I'm wary of how laws have changed on emissions thereby lessening the sound of these cars nowadays

[@schwifty9520]

5:01 Uh oh, so it's gonna be one of THOSE Mustang videos? 😬

[@GAMMMMMMMES]

I love this car 😭

[@walterfisher6531]

Exactly 80k rather have shelby gt 500

[@joelramirez1220]

EddieX, you said that this particular Dark Horse may have been a Press Vehicle or a very early production model. Which raises the questions, where did you purchase this DH from and for how much money? Is the $80k you refer to the current price of an optioned-out DH and not the price of the one you demo-ed?

[@EddieX]

I didn’t purchase it. It’s a press car from Ford! That’s just the price point as optioned.

[@ohgoditsjuan]

“Whistlin diesel’s”

[@Manofwar7]

Nice ride brother!

[@levipeas]

Nice car, I'm waiting for super snake widebody body 2026 selling my 2014 signature series, super snake, hole shot, wide body with money left over🎉

[@walthamp8978]

Im bought to throw 65,000 at a used one, Inflation or not. I busted my ass , and Im gonna treat my self to some I been wanting👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@justinczternastek5346]

Would you take this over a Mach 1?

[@derrickhead]

no 10k supercharger yea add that

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

*A Domestic Mustang Lover*

[@JP-vq7wg]

Whipple coming?

[@cobra20500]

80k for a non Shelby 😅. Invest in a Shelby or C7!

[@buzzkillpharmd6494]

160k for an s650 Shelby, check out their website

[@wadeayoub9799]

Seriously, this Dark Horse is a great car in so many ways.

[@shadowofsunshine6019]

what color is that because i dont see it as a option in the website

[@TuAnonLeader]

It’s Blue Ember Metallic, which is only available with the appearance package.

[@neil12011]

Love the car, but it’s basically 2.5 of my V8 RS5 in cost. 😑

[@babimoussa1387]

Waw ite nice brother

[@EddieX]

Agreed

[@W58025]

DH or 2013 GT500?

[@EddieX]

DH. Way better handling chassis. That gen GT500 was only about the power number and straight line speed haha

[@W58025]

@ haha yeah for sure. I have the opportunity to buy either or and I’m having a crisis deciding lol.

[@EddieX]

What’s your typical use case and what do you find important in a sportscar?

[@W58025]

@ that’s the problem. There’s certain things about each that I like. I like muscle cars and their “coolness” factor lol. I like the styling of both. Like the power and glass roof of the Shelby. I like the analog gauges of the Shelby but like the exhaust notes and tech of the DH. Like the handling of the DH and that it’s new but the Shelby only has 8500 KM’s on it.

[@EddieX]

@@W58025how are prices on a clean GT500? Dark Horse is still pretty new and I would expect them to depreciate. Especially as other special edition (hopefully Shelby models) come out for S650.

[@btchidz]

I love this car! Yeah you can get something else for the money blah etc Whatever people say. But my money would go to this if I had enough.

[@wadeayoub9799]

I agree, i would rather get this too, absolutely love it. People have no concept of manufacturing costs and think a price tag will remain the same for years.

[@btchidz]

@@wadeayoub9799 facts!

[@katoy9976]

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[@6.2silverbullet]

80k for 440whp. How sad I got my hellcat back in 2020 for 60k. I've put 20k in mods, and im making 980 whp. They should have at least included a whipple at that price. I guess as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. Im more of a power for the dollar kind of guy.

[@EddieX]

Power isn’t everything imo, but glad you enjoy your hellcat. That being said, a hellcat redeye is the slowest 800hp car I’ve driven, cause it just can’t put the power down lol. Needs way more tire

[@6.2silverbullet]

@EddieX mine has no such issues it's not a redeye, just a regular hellcat, but it has no trouble putting the power down. And i think you misunderstood me when I say 980 whp that's at the wheels. I'm making 1100 crank hp. More than a demon170 at half the cost no matter how you slice it that's impressive. With plenty of room to get more power. I don't leave my cars stock. I build them, and stock is always boring to me every since I got into a 2600 whp viper. So your experience is with a stock redeye. My hellcat is built with proper 15-inch wheels and 315s in mickey Thompson drag radials, a completely different car from the stock redeye you experienced.

[@Ripped2Shred]

The DH is a fast track car, see if your hellcat can take a turn at speed. I'm certain a hellcat has zero chance of keeping up with a DH on track or a back road.

[@6.2silverbullet]

@Ripped2Shred i hear that a lot. i feel like most of the people who say that don't realize the hellcat handles better than you think for its size. I doubt you have driven anything like my built hellcat. it's a far superior experience from stock. And when you're going straight and you feel the power pull you hard into your seat, you won't care how well it handles the sheer power alone is such an adrenaline rush. That being said, I'm aware it doesn't handle as well as a dark horse but it doesn't need to as the only place I race my hellcat is at the drag strip so fortunately for me there are no turns. And in a straight line, even if the dark horse has a whipple, it doesn't stand a chance until tuning becomes available. And even then, you're going to have to pour more money into it. I'd say another 20k, the point being my car makes incredible power for a total of 80k. Good luck building any dark horse that cheap that can beat it.

[@swmann2]

this guy doesn't know much about cars

[@danv8717]

Most KZbinrs don't.

[@atg1338]

Dude lose the girl for the video

[@scottt1552]

Overpriced. M4 is way better than this.

[@EddieX]

I certainly would rather look at this car tho

[@Wantedx9]

Does an M4 have a V8?

[@scottt1552]

@@EddieX$80k for a regular mustang is peak stupidity.

[@realt4503]

M4 is 3L 6 cylinder girl engine

[@Wantedx9]

@@scottt1552 Where did you see that is was a "regular" mustang lmao

[@THEREALDEACONFROST]

THE CORVETTE IS WORTH 100k NOT THIS.🤣😂😂😂

[@bigneutron77]

80k for na mustang lmao