Upgrading From A Tuned Mustang Ecoboost To Mustang GT - Is It Worth It?!

Is upgrading from an ecoboost mustang to a Mustang GT worth it? Each have their own driving dynamics and are both fun in different ways. Which is best for you?!
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[@mannylafarga8415]

I had a 2017 Mustang Ecoboost for over 6 years and I loved that car to death. I finally traded it in a week ago for a 2024 Mustang GT. You’re completely right; they’re both completely different cars. Part of me does miss the Ecoboost. Like you said, the low end torque that would throw me in my seat right away and the 25mpg I would get combined. The GT is awesome too, it’s just different. The sound is beefy and loud which is what I enjoy. But I do notice myself having to beat on the car more to get the power out. Advice for Ecoboost owners: don’t care about what others say. If you’re thinking about trading up just because you want people to accept you, then you got other issues. The Ecoboost is an awesome platform and those cars are fun! However, if you’re looking to get more performance or looking for the V8 sound, then yeah it’s a good upgrade. Just be ready to pay a premium for it! I was never one to associate myself with the mustang community as a whole, so the whole “the Ecoboost isn’t a real mustang” never got to me at all for the six years I had it.

[@daily_driven]

Thanks man! Very good explanation! Each have their pros and cons! But the sound is something special! Ha

[@mjaliazas]

I have my ecoboost for almost a year now, Im a huge fan of jdm cars and i grew up with jdm cars. Theres something about mustang that caught my eye when i was younger and now I have the ecoboost and trying to inspire it with the jdm appearance. I do contemplate a lot of times about trading it in for a GT. Still indecisive about it but at the same time, I want the turbo, higher gas mielage and cheaper insurance payment

[@josephscott2532]

Hi all! I daily drive my 19’ EcoBoost throughout the day 120 plus miles. I have a C&L bypass valve & Borla ATAK exhaust in addition to other mods. I just love all fast cars, especially the ones that can get around a corner, whether it’s domestic or foreign. Any way, I have driven with my windows down for almost a year straight without touching the radio. I haven’t wanted to listen to the radio, because I love the sound of my Mustang EcoBoost. To me, it sounds like a race car. More than once, I have overheard others in conversation wondering aloud how much WHP my car is putting down. Daily I receive multiple compliments for the appearance & sound of my car. It seems my car looks & sounds good enough to the uninitiated or ignorant. I don’t care. I just love driving & hearing my car. Don’t get me wrong, I root for the GT, GS4, & GT3 in any race I watch. I love the 8’s sound. I can’t afford it. If I could, then I would just want to by the GT4 or Dark Horse, because I still wouldn’t be satisfied. Point being, I’m happy & satisfied.

[@RioS550]

This was honestly a nice watch. I have a 19 Eco currently, planning on getting a 93 PD tune and mbrp race exhaust. I never go to the track or hit 100 mph. I love feeling the 0-60 pulls and mostly drive city so this is convincing me to stay on the Eco platform. Doesn’t sound like the GT would be worth it for me.

[@leakingjar6801]

everyone that loves Mustangs wants the GT. I settled for the ecoboost for 1. it was least expensive to buy 2. the registration is half the cost of a V8 pa. 3. insurance is less and 4. fuel cost. Personally i cant justify extra cost for a v8 to hear its engine it does sound amazing but the eco still turns heads of onlookers :D and screw the haters if they dont like the ecoboost it's still a Mustang

[@S650Hero]

I heard insurance is the same?

[@odainspencer7705]

It’s still a mustang😂😂😂😂 yeah keep telling yourself that bud

[@thelifeofjp1996]

Get a 15-17 3.7L , I encourage you to listen to my exhaust video of my car on my channel

[@CahtzHD]

lol I have a 2019 GT premium and I couldn’t imagine buying a Mustang that an eco boost or a v6. It’s just not the point of the Mustang. My insurance is 115 a month for full coverage. Yes it drinks fuel like a whore but the emotion, feeling and the sound is totally worth it. I’m also a car guy so it was a no brainer for me to get the GT.

[@davidestrada7337]

yea i pay 100 for full coverage for my 5.0

[@Mr318live]

Never drove an ecoboost before buying my 5th Gen GT but long after I sold that car I got my hands on a rental ecoboost. I thought I was going to be disappointed but it was really fun in Vegas

[@MRTNFK8]

I completely agree with you 100% about the comparison. The EcoBoost is a down low car, and the GT is a up high car. When I test drove a GT before buying the Type R, that was the biggest difference I felt. The biggest thing I realized is that I much prefer the torque of a turbo car over the sound of a V8. the GT has way more modding potential for high horsepower builds, but like you, I like 0-60, being able to feel the torque rather than high-speed runs. I'm really excited about what you think of the Golf R, AWD turbo car definitely sounds like a blast!

[@daily_driven]

Hey Man! Yup that's exactly how I feel! I do really love the low end torque of a turbo 4! I see why you went that route for sure. I do love the GT so its probably something I'll just get use to with some time but that Golf R is tempting Lol!

[@jesuslara1070]

A 2016 Mustang GT MT82 owner here. From my experience stock to FBO E85 tune, the low end torque as far as I can remember is very similar if not the same. Where you can really see the difference is in the high RPMs. Not that you necessarily have a ton more power but you are in the powerband for a longer period of time because now you can rev 500 to 1000 RPM higher than your stock tune. Once you start tuning you’re gonna get used to it and want more. Funny you mentioned VW. Prior to getting my Mustang I had a MK7 GTI DSG. Loved the car for the short time I had it. I think it makes for one of the best daily’s. I’ve considered trading for the new MK8 R. But I don’t want to regret my decision as the Mustang has given me 0 issues in the 7 years of ownership.

[@alexvaldez7317]

Love it bro ! Keep it up

[@Lifeof728]

What you said about the stoplight to stoplight is exactly how I feel. The ecoboost felt more dramatic with the torque shove but of course at 5k+ RPM the GT boogies out of the ecoboost's life.

[@daily_driven]

Right! They are just different but both great!

[@CDK191]

I had a 22' Eco Premium and just recently upgraded to my 24' GT Premium. I paid a pretty penny for it but I have no regrets. For the exact same reason you mentioned, the car community is pretty toxic (lol) so there's a lot of hate and skepticism when it comes to 4 cylinders in a Mustang. Before buying my 22' Eco Premium, I didn't really know much about Mustangs other than the brand. As I kept Googling and going on forums, I realized I might have made a wrong decision - with that, I went down the rabbit hole. Mind you, I was hunting to upgrade for about a year endlessly when I literally just bought my 22' Eco Premium!! Crazy to think that I'm shopping for a brand new car when I literally had a brand new car (only had about 6,000KM at the time). But at the time of trying to upgrade, I couldn't justify the price for the amount of what I'm losing in my Eco Premium (I would have been upgrading to a 22' base GT). Fast forward until recently, I finally pulled the trigger and got an amazing deal for a 24' GT Premium. It was my fault for even going on those forums because that really made second guess my Eco Premium but in a way I'm happy that I did because I got a car that I can rest peacefully with lol. Surprisingly the insurance is cheaper on my 24' GT Premium and I do notice more of a price difference in gas fill ups and frequencies (91 octane strictly compared to 87/89/91 on occasions in my Eco Premium) but like mentioned above, I have zero regret because the exhaust note is something that is priceless.

[@daily_driven]

Great Comment! It is crazy how many people in the local mustang scene and online treat the GT so much differently than the Eco. Glad you are enjoying the GT!

[@CDK191]

@@doberchic Shadow black!

[@CDK191]

@@daily_driven I would say the purists of the car community got to me but it was a nice eye opener 😅

[@sandorerdos802]

I got gt mustang a week ago but I do kind of miss the ecoboost that car had lots of pull but I wasn't sure if I wanted to give it up so I did so far I love it

[@Mylesmundle]

Also I agree with the driving, definitely feel the weight, but that engine is too good! I’m glad I had the premium eco, now I know what I don’t miss. I feel like I have an old school muscle car now with extras.

[@daily_driven]

Very True! The Coyote is a great engine!

[@Xiuhcoatl0352]

GT has a MUCH higher ceiling than the eco. For a 4cyl option I would rather go N or CTR. Whatever works best for you is all that matters at the end of the day but there is a reason why I got a S650 GT.

[@mannylafarga8415]

Question to anyone who is lowered: I was thinking about lowering my 2024 GT an inch all around. Is it easy to scrape your car if you’re lowered this amount? I want to get rid of the wheel gap but don’t wanna be horribly worried about every little bump on the road. Thanks!

[@ztnovak89]

Damn, I've been debating on a Ecoboost Premium or a 301A GT. Do I really want those few extra features?

[@taalpeter2685]

I`m super fortunate by having an Arteon R besides the Mustang GT as a family cruiser. It has the same powertrain and 4 motion as the Golf R and it rips from 0-60 .

[@daily_driven]

Nice!

[@angelmayo1678]

I do totally get the difference in weight between the two. I have had my 5.0 for about a year and a half, so do not really miss my booster anymore. See how you feel next year around this time, then maybe an after 1 year of ownership video. In the meantime , enjoy the power and sound of ASTRO!!!!. Take it easy.

[@daily_driven]

Thanks man!

[@Mylesmundle]

I literally traded my ecoboost for a GT this month. Premium to a base, super happy with the decision

[@daily_driven]

Awesome!!

[@T.7vlog]

18 combined? Man, my model ecoboost only got 16 to 18 max. That along with the blown valve gaskets and cyl head gasket I'm turning in my eco for a gt. Want something more reliable.

[@JustAnotherKyd]

Hey DD. How has your interior quality held up? After the mods, is the interior still rattle-free? Also, have you noticed any rocks getting into the opening behind the wheels inside the wheel well? Thanks

[@daily_driven]

So far so good! However I do have one small I guess you could say rattle in the driver’s side door since installing the exhaust but other than that so far so good ha

[@daily_driven]

Also no I don’t think I’ve noticed that but I haven’t checked! I’ll check it out!

[@JustAnotherKyd]

@@daily_driven gotcha. Thanks for responding! Loving the progress vids. Glad you’re enjoying the car!

[@Mandrix37911]

Put an H Pipe on that GT for torque gains. I put a H-Pipe on my 2016 Mustang GT really made a pretty significant difference in regard to torque. I switched to an X Pipe and it was more high end horsepower.

[@andrewd4410]

8:42 So, I had eco for 5 years, installed on it mbrp exhaust and loved it till my 10speed died at 70k couple months ago. In the meantime I had new gt on order and have been driving it for a month now and 1k miles. The cost difference is hard to swallow and it is hard to justify, but the sound of the v8 is priceless. I 100% agree, that eco was so peppy and effortless at the lower end, but I guess if you can afford v8 you get the sound that none of exhaust upgrades on eco can make up for it. As of now no regrets, but this time I'm gonna make sure to sell it before warranty expires. Happy New Year and happy driving! P.S. What is the offset on your rims? They look really good!

[@daily_driven]

I agree! The exhaust note on the GT is amazing! Glad you're enjoying the new ride! Offset on the wheels is +33 I believe. Thanks! Have a Happy new year!

[@andrewd4410]

Thank you!

[@danilo7218]

What happened to your eco?

[@andrewd4410]

Transmission just went out on the highway. I thought it was the engine that lost the power, I literally had to do an emergency stop. I restarted it, but it wouldn't go beyond 1st gear and was kinda jumpy. Dealership said internal parts got damaged. No idea what caused it.

[@442rocket]

What was the change in the cost of your insurance? I could have purchased a GT, but it’s my daily. Gas in California is expensive and I have a 60 mile commute to work and back. Yes, on the road, I get over 30 mpg in the Ecoboost. It’s modified and tuned as well. So that is why I went Ecoboost. I have zero regrets. And yeah, that low end torque is nuts.

[@daily_driven]

Not bad actually, My insurance went up like 30 Bucks a month. I can imagine the cost of it living in Cali would be high! Love the low end tq of the eco!

[@robertmunoz8039]

I can't even afford to buy the ecoboost! I can barely afford to watch these videos.

[@cry2urmom757]

I'm a mopar guy... Never had a v8. Never cared to upgrade.. For obvious reasons... But as I get older(33), I want to try something different. Can't wait for my order to get in. I'm kinda geeked for the v8 now. Not to fit in ...because I don't give a damn about people's opinions. I just love tht sound and potential power

[@4KCarMedia]

thanks, im not upgrading, on top of the interest rates and insurance, its a money pits this car game

[@350R19]

Absolutely, Ecoboost is good for a commuter that's about it

[@thelifeofjp1996]

If you can't afford the 5.0 , get the 15-17 3.7. Put a nice sounding exhaust on it. Do some bolts + tune + 3.55 OR 3.73 gears ⚙️ then boost it if u really want power 🔋 plus the 3.7 sounds waaaay better than an ecoboost and more reliable., 300k+ mile motors

[@rjdavis7503]

The 2.3 is just as reliable if you stay up on the maintenance.

[@eeee3202]

I'd love a GT if they weren't so expensive... Even the S550s are still holding around 35-50k. It's a hard upgrade to a GT from an Ecoboost Premium for just the cost.

[@daily_driven]

They are pretty expensive! Even the new Ecoboosts are pretty pricey.

[@adamb8984]

how much did you pay for the 2024 GT? around 50k im guessing

[@daily_driven]

Yup like 46k out the door. Got it 4k under MSRP but then tax and stuff lol

[@markallen7581]

Have the s550 eco, would love a GT but driving 70 miles per day with a lot of stop start would end up making the GT an extra $400 per month after fuel, car payment and insurance. Plus I have max trim, performance and mbrp catback on my eco, would probably have to settle for base GT. Maybe one day I’ll get the GT, but I’m more tempted by a Indian scout to go along side my eco

[@daily_driven]

Oh yeah that would be hard to justify for sure! The eco is a better Daily hands down if you're driving long distances.

[@desid90]

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