Why Do People Hate V6 Mustangs?

[@jaysofasttv6624]

People hate lower model anything “ why didn’t you get the v8 “ most people who say that don’t even own a decent vehicle 😭

[@SVTEvan]

THIS. By the way, arguable the most accurate comment I’ve seen so far 😂🤘🏻

[@ciscohour5884]

Anyone that is able to afford any Mustang should be proud.

[@SVTEvan]

I completely agree!

[@JordanSVT]

I considered buying a 99-04 V6 to use as a daily driver but nothing more than that. I worked with this kid who had a 05-09 V6 Mustang and he just dumped every paycheck into the thing. Rainbow lights all over, aftermarket hood, spoiler, speakers, had a screen in it, exhaust, several bolt-ons, etc. I just always wondered why he dumped so much money into this V6 instead of just saving up for a GT. I don't understand it, I wouldn't go investing all my money into aftermarket parts for a V6 but if that's what he likes then good for him.

[@SVTEvan]

I bought my v6 at 18 years old. I spent some paychecks getting cosmetic mods as it was a car I was/am proud of. Now I’m not a huge fan of sound systems or under glow. More of an OEM+ kinda guy. But your coworker, that’s probably his pride and joy. Likely all he can afford. For some people, having a v8 does not matter. They just want to own a mustang. Now playing devils advocate, as we both own 03/04 cobras, we’re quite fortunate. Many people would kill to own one. It’s more difficult for us (cobra owners) to justify spending money on a v6 because with simple bolt ons are cars make 470+whp and sound insane. I get where you’re coming from and do agree that once you spend a ridiculous amount of money on a v6, it may have been a smarter choice to buy a v8. But like I said, some people could care less. Believe it or not, my v6 brings me as much joy as my cobra. Two different cars with two totally different purposes.

[@codysawyers4586]

my 01 has had to have more work for sure, but it’s 4 years older than my 05, my 05 was wrecked before i bought it but besides cosmetics, needed brake lines, calipers, rotors, brakes, and harmonic balancer. the 01 has had brakes, rotors, calipers, plugs, wires, coil pack, had to get full exhaust cause old one was rotted, now is needing rack and pinion, wheel bearings, possibly a trans rebuild, (136k miles) and definitely a shift release fork.

[@toxicity6629]

I’m doing the same thing he did but I’m 1gz swapping my sn95 this year finally. People often build the body first rather than the motor bc you can like still drive the car lmao😂

[@geraldscott4302]

Believe it or not, not everybody wants a GT, especially for a daily driver. Mustangs are more about looks than performance. That goes all the way back to the beginning. The original Mustang was a restyled Falcon. People bought them because they loved the looks. MANY early model Mustangs had inline six cylinder engines. The early Datsun Z cars all had inline six cylinder engines. The later 350Z and 370Z and the brand new Nissan Z car all have V6 engines. The Porsche 911 and 911 Turbo have horizontally opposed six cylinder engines. The Porsche 911 Turbo will outrun a Lambo V12. The Lotus Esprit has an inline FOUR cylinder engine. The '90s GMC Syclone and Typhoon that outran Corvettes of the era had V6 engines. The Buick Grand National has a V6. My very first car, a 1963 Nova SS, had an inline six. In an SS model. Do you still have a problem with 6 cylinder engines in sports cars (and trucks)?

[@JordanSVT]

@@geraldscott4302 Just doesn't make sense to me to dump a whole bunch of money into a V6 to make it look like an auto zone special. If you don't care for a V8 Mustang and you just want a Mustang, that's fine, but when you make it look hideous that kind of defeats the whole styling argument. This kid wasn't in that boat, however, he absolutely wanted a V8. But instead of just saving his money to buy a V8 model, he bought a V6 and just kept blowing money on untasteful mods, he had a brother who was the exact same way but with a V6 4th gen Camaro. They both talked about wanting to get V8s but they'd turn around and dump their entire paychecks (which at this job were very little) into those V6s models. They'd rather just settle for less instead of putting in the work and saving for a better car. I just can't do that. I saved money for just 2 years and bought a Terminator. It's absolutely worth the wait.

[@mdpetrick03]

Oh god, I've seen it so many times; "Sup, y'all? I just got me this v6 and I wanna get five billion hp out of it. How can I do it?" To me, that translates to "Hey, I got this nice car. What's the most expensive way to grenade the drive train?" I own a 2014 Premium, owned it for a little over two years, it's still bone-stock and it will stay that way. Unlike many other v6 owners, I'm genuinely happy with what I've got.

[@SVTEvan]

I think everyone goes through that initial stage where they want a ton of power or make ridiculous claims of what they plan to build. I know I did for about the first year of ownership. As you stated, people should be proud of what they own whether it’s a i4, v6, v8, etc…

[@98jeepxj]

I want to buy an 07 v6 that’s already got mods and I don’t know a lot about them which is why I hope the one I want is not stupid looking to the community

[@SVTEvan]

Don’t worry about what people say. My only .02 is don’t add any fake badges. Other than that, anything you do or that has already been done to the vehicle will look good! Good luck JT!

[@warpony5654]

What have already done to your mustang so far.

[@jamessouthworth1699]

Never tell your intentions, only show your results.

[@SVTEvan]

Well everything I’ve said, I’ve done lol.

[@yoshi2413]

I want a inline 6 mustang. Now THAT would be quite awesome.

[@SVTEvan]

I believe the first mustangs ever made in 64.5 were inline 6’s. But a more modern version would be rad. Like a newer Supra almost. I could be mistaken, but the Barra (probably spelling that incorrectly) I though was an inline 6 but only offered in Australia.

[@cbrindle91]

Would be cool to swap in the I6 outta the E90 BMWs...

[@chrisrandom1404]

It all depends on what your plans are. Both cars have their strengths performance wise. V8s naturally are quicker in a straight line. (Which is what most people are looking for.) V6s are better at handling without breaking the bank or dumping a ton of cash on a special edition car. (GT350, Mach 1, etc.) I have had both V6s and V8s. I loved the sound and straight line of the V8s but found most to be very nose heavy. Any "spirited" driving in corners became a chore. The V6 is actually (whether Ford intended for this or not) better in corners. 05-09 V6s have a weight distribution of 51/49 from the factory. Far better than the 54/46 of the GT. Again it depends on what you're looking for out of your platform. I work in a cemetery. Our shop is 1 mile from the main gates if I take the direct route. The "scenic route" is longer and is filled with turns and hair pins. So for me the V6 makes more sense rather than dumping thousands into suspension on a V8 to get the same results. But this is just one scenario. Everyone is different.

[@SVTEvan]

Nicely said! I agree with everything stated. I love my v6 as a daily as it’s nimble, doesn’t break the bank on gas, and still enough pep from light to light. If I want to make a ton of noise and beat 99.99% of the cars on the road, I’d choose my 03 cobra. But with that said, there’s still something special about hoping in my 05 v6 knowing it’s bulletproof reliability wise and that I can get from point A to point B.

[@mattladnier5293]

Loved my little ‘05 4.0 and miss it dearly. I have a ‘21 5.0 now though so I’m following a lot of the S550/5.0 groups, and honestly I don’t understand how anyone can use more than the stock 400-ish wheel on the street 😂 What V6 FB group are you an admin for?

[@warpony5654]

4.0 heros group on FB is only supportive no hate.

[@SVTEvan]

I agree that 400hp is right around the perfect amount of power for the street. My 03 cobra makes 460+whp and I’m second gear it’s already surpassing all speed limits lol. That’s the reason I enjoy the 4.0 so much because you can really push it without getting yourself into trouble. I’m the admin for “v6 mustang owners”. 17k+ members. Almost positive it’s the biggest v6 Mustang group on Facebook.

[@SVTEvan]

That is a great group. I’ve been in that for almost a year now.

[@estimatedintoeyes]

I love seeing another clean black 4.0!

[@SVTEvan]

Thanks man! 💪🏻

[@larryjernigan2947]

I want to buy a real clean low mileage V6 Mustang. How much would be a fair price for one. Prefer the 13 or 14 V6 Premium.

[@StamatakosTom5791]

I think you nailed it Evan, it's often the first Mustang and guys get a little over zealous quickly and come off as noobs, so then people bash on them. Pretty straight forward. I like what you said about building you car up and not bragging constantly, def. good advice 👍

[@SVTEvan]

Appreciate it Tom! 🤝

[@freequark]

The 2011-2014 V6 models have straight line performance as good or better than any previous V8 Mustang outside of a few rare and pricey special editions. 310+ HP with premium gas is insane for a naturally aspirated, base V6. I had an '89 Saleen, and my 2014 V6 would smoke it in the quarter mile. The Saleen did have better handling and brakes I think, but it also cost a lot more in equivalent dollars. The only two issues with the 2011-2014 V6 that I see are the low rear axle ratio and the 115 mph speed limit imposed by the two-part driveshaft. A thousand bucks in parts and labor along with 4 Z-rated tires will correct both those issues.

[@lacraigcrawford9510]

I agree somewhat. More than a few v8 owners have a sovereign complex (not all, but enough). In my experience as a v6 owner you get backslash for simply asking upgrade questions. I get the annoying people that just want to fit in making stupid statements and asking dumb questions, they are everywhere, in every industry, club, and culture. But let's be honest a lot of v8 owners look at v6 as a lesser fake imitation of what a muscle or sports car should be and are even annoyed by v6 owners with the humblest intentions.

[@SVTEvan]

Well said

[@johncarson9691]

I studied it and was a little bit disappointed on the lack of response to mods HP wise but I did the basic mods plus the rebuild of the 7.5" with positive and 373 cai,tune and it's now very fun reliable car it's pretty fast enough on the country roads and even drag it in the street class at 9.30@76mph in the 1/8

[@SVTEvan]

Nice man!

[@mikethedude571]

Gettin a v6 as my first ride for HS just got my license! Was originally looking at 370z’s since ive driven those before but settled on the v6 with my pops. Pickin it up Thursday!

[@SVTEvan]

Congrats man! You’ll enjoy it 💪🏻

[@mikethedude571]

@@SVTEvan sure have!

[@geraldscott4302]

A 370Z is a V6.

[@mikethedude571]

@@geraldscott4302 yeah i know. I said i settled on a v6 mustang instead.

[@carlojoseph5858]

I tried to join the discord but the invite doesn't work! Love the channel and videos!

[@SVTEvan]

I’ll see if I can update the link. Thanks for the kind words Carlo 🤝

[@mrlt1]

Only thing I would do modwise to a V6 car is suspension, Make it handle good and enjoy it as a daily.

[@SVTEvan]

Fair. Really depends on what the end goal with it is. Now that I have 2 others (03 cobra and 14 5.0), I wouldn’t spend any more on mods for the 4.0.

[@firebird5288]

Your video was in my feed and I know I'm in the wrong car venue, but I watched your video as I see the same hate for V6 Firebirds. I own a loaded 98 Firebird with the Y87 performance package. I keep my car stock as it's a low milage garage queen and yet many LS guys consider it a POS just because it has a V6. I don't race nor claim it to be fast. But it can get annoying when some LS guys accuse me of adding a Trans Am suspension, posi/LSD, air damn, stering rack, chrome rims and leather interior to a base V6. Crazy how so many don't know that some V6 models came loaded from the factory like this. I recently found out that my bird is 1 of 181 built. And I'm not bashing V8's as I used to own a 96 Trans Am. But watching your video on V6 Mustang's, I'm not surprised this happens across the board with other car brands. Nice Mustang btw!

[@warpony5654]

Honestly in a lot of groups in the mustang community the v6 people get hate just like the 4.6 gt gets hate from the 5.0 coyote people. Maybe here soon we will have in the future EV mustang people bashing on 5.0 coyote people.

[@SVTEvan]

Very true. If you don’t have the latest and greatest, someone will always have something to say. That’s why it’s important to ignore the haters and enjoy the cars you own.

[@warpony5654]

@@SVTEvan so true.

[@ElMariana69122]

I bought my first mustang, is 2014 and v6 manual but all my friends who know about cars, they said it’s a bad car

[@SVTEvan]

It’s not a bad car. Unfortunately the “v6” mustang has a bad stigma. People who’ve never owned or driven one will downplay it. At the end of the day if you enjoy it, that’s all that matters.

[@gerardog08]

Not just v6 stangs even chargers challengers and Camaros bro

[@SVTEvan]

I don’t have any first hand experience with camaro, challenger, or charger groups but I’m sure you’re right. People hate for no reason…

[@brianbird3756]

It's mostly because they put an obnoxious exhaust on where people can hear their car farting from 4 blocks away, then they rev at anything that looks even remotely fast. That being said, when I was stationed in VA one of the guys in an f-body club had a v6 firebird with an STS rear-mounted turbo. He sure surprised a LOT of folks with that thing.

[@SVTEvan]

Very true! I’ll be honest, at 18 when I first got the car I wanted it to be obnoxious. Thankfully I never did anything too wild like straight piping it. F bodies are one of those generations where you never know if it’s either clapped out or a sleeper lol. Those Camaros and for words can be nasty real quick.

[@brianbird3756]

@@SVTEvan I did it too. Every car I owned in high school had a flipped breather lid and emptied out glasspacks.

[@diablaracing4952]

I Absolute agree with you about what people say 😂heard it 🤦🏽‍♂️ bad ass video bro 🙌🏽🙌🏽keep it up get them viewwss upp broo‼️🩸🙌🏽 you’re crushing it going up fast can’t wait for the next video

[@SVTEvan]

Thanks bro! The views are really starting go up which is awesome! 🙌🏻❤️

[@samikhalifa6021]

Honestly bro it depends on who you are. I just like the way the mustang looks. The fact that it sounds great is a bonus but i dont need a GT or need to supercharge/turbo charge my car. I respect everyone who does tho but thats not me. Also, for all my V6 guys, most chicks don’t know the difference 😉

[@SVTEvan]

Agreed. I’ve got the 05 V6, 2003 cobra, and 2014 5.0. Still keep my v6 as the beater but enjoy driving it when I do get the chance.

[@samikhalifa6021]

@@SVTEvan My guy!

[@Smasher-Devourer]

Pre-2011 V6 Mustangs are for normies who don't care about performance. I say this as someone who has had THREE V6 Mustangs. 2006,2007,2013. The 4.0 Mustang is a car that FEELS fast, but isn't. The 4.0 is a torquey truck engine meant for the Explorer. The S197 is reasonably light and feels quick on its feet, kind of like a Miata. "Fun" describes the 4.0, but its not "fast". Considering I've had BOTH a 3V Mustang and two different 5.0's, the 3V FEELS fast because its smaller and lighter than the S550. It still won't win a race against a 5.0 though. These are just fun cars to whip around town, but unless you plan on doing a Coyote swap, they aren't going to win many races.

[@codysawyers4586]

i have : 01 v6 5 speed 05 v6 auto 06 gt 5 speed - dad has 2011 gt 6 speed. it all depends on what you want out of the car, may cost more in the end, but if it means a lot to you then follow your dreams

[@SVTEvan]

Very true. Well said my friend!

[@warpony5654]

I learned a lot from the Shelby CS/6 4.0 V6 mustang and the Shelby Terlingua 4.0 V6 mustang.

[@SVTEvan]

Likewise! I forgot the exact number, but finding out they offered a supercharged, track focused 4.0 was pretty neat. Actually saw one for sale earlier this year. Unique car to say the least.

[@selfoblivionalex6262]

A Mustang is a Mustang doesnt matter if its a Inline 4, V6, V8 they are all Internal combustion engines that one can alwaya have fun.

[@dillankoff3874]

I love my 06 V6 I know why people on the V6 they are fun play and upgrade. Especially with the gas price I glad I have my V6

[@SVTEvan]

They’re great cars! I only average 15mpg though 😭

[@dillankoff3874]

@@SVTEvan same here man 😭

[@jamesluther3506]

The reason that the V6 gets a lot of hate is that the V8 days are past. Last of the V8s, eh Max?😊

[@SVTEvan]

This is just downright not true lol

[@marcusbeekee5766]

I currently own a V6 4.0 as my first car in HS junior year and get crap talked all the time all I say is I love the car because honestly I do I don't care what they have to say, my dad owned this car before me and did some performance mods and tune, and while it's not the fastest car that I can get its still the car that I love, my dad owns a 2.3 2017 and I prefer driving my 06 V6 than his car

[@SVTEvan]

Be proud of your ride man! Don’t let the haters bring you down. The way I look at it, any attention is good attention. Even though it may not feel like that. Keep grinding and building your ride Marcus!

[@ashleywardlow8859]

Your sunglasses are crooked my guy 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@SVTEvan]

Lol now I can’t unsee that 😂

[@estimatedintoeyes]

v6 dudes on facebook are insane

[@SVTEvan]

Indeed they are! Bunch of 4.0 owners are pretty cool. Just a select few that are a bit difficult to talk with. I always get a chuckle out of boosted 3.7 guys trash talking coyote owners lol. Makes coyote owners squirm.

[@444llenluu]

Keep it simple If you want the body go for a v6 If u are wild on the street go for a v8 idk why people would argue over this lol just enjoy the car

[@SVTEvan]

Can’t argue with that my friend. Although I’m sure some people would disagree as they’ve spent a LOT on their v6 to make some decent power. But I do agree with you.

[@wisecollections]

V6's are nice but I would argue Ecoboosts are equally as good especially the 6th generation ones.

[@SVTEvan]

That’s a fair statement. I just can’t get over how horrible the ecoboost sound.

[@wisecollections]

@@SVTEvan if you compare to V8 then yeah they don't sound nearly as good but it's not all about sound. They have more hp and torque than most people can handle and they have good handling.

[@Murica_gaming]

Until the S650 comes out the 6th gen is the ONLY Ecoboost 😂

[@okhotrodder]

V6's just aren't a v8. It doesn't matter what exhaust you put on them, you can't make them have the muscle car sound. Most v6 Mustangs aren't decked out. They are considered the bottom of the line. It's like having a commercial stripped down 6 cyl f150 versus a nice decked out v8 4wd lariat. I have four Mustangs currently. Two are v6 and two are v8. The two v6"s sit 99% of the time because there's no comparison to driving the v8's. My brother has a fully built v6 with a supercharger and cobra everything body parts. You can't tell it's a v6 till you pop the hood. It sounds mean at low rpms but as it goes up you have the annoying import sound. Even with producing 3 times more power than a stock v6 of his year, a new mustang gt produces more power. Most people buy v6 Mustangs because they can't afford the v8. It cost more. Takes more fuel, insurance cost more, etc. Some think they don't want a loud car and don't want to go fast so why buy a v8. Usually at some point the v8 bug bites someone. Most people know it's expensive to swap a v6 to a v8, and understand if you wanted a v8, why didn't you just buy one? I've heard V6 owners say it's cheaper to buy a v6, swap a v8 in it, and pay v6 insurance. Maybe in the long run but def not in the short run. If you have a good driving record, your v8 rate isn't much higher than the v6. There's many ways to reduce your v8 rate to match the v6 rate. (Higher deductible, less options, etc). The V6 is considered a girl's car also. Because it has no balls when it comes to power and performance. Same difference referring to a Hellcat versus a stock. Most people gloat over one and not the other. People don't buy Hellcats because they can't afford them and there's cheaper options out there.

[@SVTEvan]

You’ve got way too much time on your hands to type out that whole ass book 😂

[@okhotrodder]

@@SVTEvan lol, I get carried away sometimes. I guess I need to start making videos instead of writing a book, lol. Seems it only took 5 min to write the book versus taking hrs to video, edit, and upload.

[@nuhuh7735]

The funny thing is the mustang started out as a v6 thw ones that hate just have a huge ego when they've most likely owned a v6 and a v6 is quicker off the line a v8 is better for long ways I also agree with your theory . If yall want to see a coyote hp and then numbers 4.0 check this mustang v6 mustang out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZjTloGwnbGNarc

[@SVTEvan]

Very true. I think they both have their pros and cons but I don’t agree with people hating for no reason. They’re perfectly good cars!

[@nuhuh7735]

@@SVTEvan yes again I've owned one there great cars they take off pretty quick for a 4.0 and also one thing I don't understand is mustang joke about the crowds when I've seen hellcats and chargers and even corvettes and camaros go into a crowd it's never been the car its always been the driver I I a 07 mustang before I had it my dad had it and he did burnouts and drifted it fine its always been the drivers a car isn't somthing people can hop in and do things I wish the car community would understand that

[@trinidadgutierrez5667]

go with a v6. upgrading is much cheaper and can still smoke a v8

[@SVTEvan]

Gonna disagree with you on that one lol

[@RagingBull721]

Yeah I told my dad I got a v6, he just simply laughed 😂😂😂 and said that I should have just gotten a v8. He also said that only women drive v6 mustangs but Idk maybe 😂 that’s true maybe It’s not

[@warpony5654]

Do you still have your V6?

[@RagingBull721]

@@warpony5654 hell nah I sold that shii to some high schooler. Honestly it’s a kind of car a high schooler would drive if he can’t afford a v8 yet. I own a 2013 mustang GT. The v6 is Not a bad car if you want to get into the car scene and swing that shii as a high schooler

[@warpony5654]

@@RagingBull721 nice. I have an 09 4.0 V6 with mods and Nitrous. I am currently making it into a track car. I told my wife as soon as we buy a house I am buying a boss 302 Laguna Seca.

[@allahzilla_]

congratulations you made it to the algorithm my friend. hope this channel takes off also i think people hate v6’s cuz it was a safe way to grab cash off their legendary models. same way with the eco boost. its no secret that we’ve been pushing further away from the combustion engine over the last 10-20ishhh years. governments are cracking down on emissions regulations and therefore for ford chevy and dodge to be able to stat afloat with their traditional roaring v8’s, they also need to cater to the market and have the emission friendly versions

[@SVTEvan]

DUDE, just opened my app and saw a huge increase in subs and views. WILD!!! And you brought up several valid points. It’ll be interesting to see what the future holds for the muscle car community, including the v6’s. Appreciate your subscribing my friend 💪🏻

[@ashleywardlow8859]

😮

[@SVTEvan]

😧

[@That_Royal_Guy]

Mr 100 like 🖐🏾

[@SVTEvan]

My guy 🤝

[@TheRealReels]

Why do we hate on v6 mustangs….?? Bc they suck🤔

[@SVTEvan]

I respect your opinion, although I disagree. They’re great cars as long as you’re realistic about their purpose. I personally wouldn’t purchase one for performance purposes. But for looks, why not.