OPEN - Check a V8 Off Your Bucket List With A 2011-2014 Mustang GT01:00 - EPISODE INTRO - The 2011 or Newer Mustang GT02:00 - State of America's V8 Pony Cars in The Early 2000s Forth Generation MustangOnly three Pony Cars left at the beginning of the decadeCamaro and Firebird were cancelled at the end of 2002Fourth generation Mustang continue to be developedMach 1 and SVT Mustang Cobra added for 2003 & 2004 Fifth Generation MustangAfter 25-years of Mustangs built on the Fox Body platform a new fifth generation mustang was the S197 platformNew styling was reminiscent of the late 1960's MustangsStandard V8 in the GT was a 4.6-liter that made 300-hpRe-introduction of the Camaro and Challenger prompted updates beginning with the 2010 Mustang 2010 Model - Body & Interior UpdatesStyling got a major update for 2010New look was a more modern interpretation of 60's Mustang styleInterior and handling updates were made as well 2011 Model - Engine UpdatesReturn of the true 5.0-liter V8 to the MustangNew DOHC 32-valve V8 Rated at 412-hp & 390-lb.ft. of torque97-hp and 65-lb.ft more torque than previous Mustang V8Motor Trend dyno test confirmed the new V8's output was closer to 435-hp and 404-lb.ft of torque08:28 - A Better Overall Package Compared to the CompetitionNew engine, attractive styling, plus excellent handling and braking made the 2011 Mustang a better overall package compared to Camaro and ChallengerThe Mustang also weighed less - 250-lbs less than Camaro and more than 500-lbs. less than ChallengerThe 2011 Mustang was also easier to see out of compared to the Camaro and ChallengerMotor Trend put the 2011 Mustang up against the BMW M3 and found acceleration to be basically identical and track performance to be only a tenth of a second slower than the BMW. Motortrend Video - 2011 Mustang GT vs. 2011 BMW M3 Drag Race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muRC7WJHgmAMotorTrend Video – 2011 Mustang GT vs 2011 BMW M3 at Willow Springs road course.  Professional race driver, Randy Pobst compares the handling and braking of the BMW M3 to the Ford Mustang GT.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOwSPccbzl4&t=608s10:30 - You Might Want a 2011-2014 Mustang GT Because: You like cars that are fun to driveYou love the sound of a V8 engineYou love a slick-shifting manual transmissionYou are looking for a car with a timeless, sporty design12:40 - What's not so great about the 2011-2014 Mustang GT? 2-door coupe body style limits passenger carrying capacityIt's not a snow car or trailhead car (limited utility) Fuel economy is not greatEverything in moderation - this car can bite if you're not careful15:15 - What to Consider When Looking for a 2011-2014 Mustang? Who owned it and how many owners really mattersGet a CarFax to check for accidents, maintenance and title statusGet a prepurchase inspection from a Mustang mechanicSpecific features I recommend include getting a GT with the V8 engine, a 6-speed manual transmission, the limited slip differential, the Brembo brake package and HID headlights19:15 -...