I drove a buddys 2015 auto, and i didnt feel anywhere near as good as i did when driving a 2015 with the performance pack. Mustang gt automatic 2015 mustang gt vs manual 2015 mustang gt. Manual cars always get better fuel economy than cars with automatic gearboxes. For starters, a tune can aid in changing shift points and firmness as well.
Styling, always a mustang fan hot button, is less altered than originally feared. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. The turbocharged responsiveness of the allnew ecoboost. Theres purely no feeling out there that compares to rowing through your own gears. However, thats not the top priority for all mustang owners. We tried out both of them backtoback to discover which is better. New this year though, there is another budgetconscious mustang, the ecoboost.
Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. With an automatic transmission, mustangs equipped with the ecoboost motor will achieve 32 mpg on the highway or 25 mpg combined. The 2015 mustang is a fine option if youre in the market for a used sports car. I have all decisions made except for the transmission. This beefy v8 engine delivers a seemingly endless reservoir of power, making the 2015 ford mustang gt a sports car that will push you back in your seat and put a smile on your face. In the past, it was pretty much a given that vehicles with manual transmissions would be more fuelefficient. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 873 2015 mustang models nationwide. The last two years i have daily driven a 2015 mustang gt. If you dont have a great reason to have a manual besides preference or nostalgia automatic will. Dec 04, 2017 in this video i discuss how the 10 speed automatic compares to the 6 speed manual transmission and which is the better option. The mustang rewards drivers with its agile handling and range of powerful engine choices. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual.
The simple fix is to install a shifter support bracket from blowfish racing, it relocates the shifter mount back onto the trans, so now it moves with the trans under. New manual 20 mustang gt vs auto 2015 mustang gt this video is about new manual 20 mustang gt vs auto 2015 mustang gt. Personally, if i was getting any kind of sports car including your 2015 gt, it would be a manual. I think the best option for you would be getting a gt automatic with manual shiftability. Of course there are times when i wish it was a manual but the saving grace is that the ford automatic in my 2012 is 100% great all of the time. The clutch is very light and easy to deal with, and the shifter is much better than what ive seen in any other factory mustang. See, i just bought a 2014 mustang gt in march, on purpose. Now fast forward to 2011 with the increase in power to over 400 hp and the introduction of the mt82 six speed manual the remote mount shifter design has become a major problem. Just today, i took a manual driving course with a professional instructor, and i got to drive a chevy cruze manual. The manual version of this small chevy gets 33 mpg combined 28 mpg in the city42 mpg on the highway. Page 1 july 2014 first printing owners manual mustang litho in u. As always, there is entrylevel, 2015 mustang v6 equipped with a 3. Equipped with an automatic transmission, the eco is slightly less fuelefficient. I have hip and leg problems and at times i am glad i do have the automatic.
It rides smoothly on rough pavement, and its cabin has an upscale look and feel. Few cars have garnered more attention than the new american performance trifecta. Paddle shifter tutorial how to use paddle shifters cj. Unfortunately, the mustang is my daily driver and a have to encounter freeway traffic. Every member of the 2015 mustang family makes a powerful impression. Accessing manual mode in a mustang is actually incredibly easy. With the automatic you also get an overall faster car, the new automatic transmissions are faster then any manual, so if y. Pdk uses a dual clutch and auto shifting is faster than manual. In my opinion, its the best bang for your enthusiast buck in the 3040k range, or at least. So, while there is a reason that better performing mustangs like the shelby gt350 are on the way, we feel the 2015 ford mustang gt does just fine, certainly better than any other gt to this point. We have 209 2015 ford mustang gt vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 94 1owner cars, and 252 personal use cars. Used 2015 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. But even the 300horsepower v6 model is a solid choice for most buyers. The build quality is very good so far and the interior is a nice place to be i have the premium package with leather.
On the track, it lays down numbers almost identical to the last v6 model, which was more than 100 pounds lighter than our premiumtrim automatictransmission 2015. The difference in price doesnt matter to me as much as making sure whatever i get is going to be reliable and problemfree. Mustang extends its lead further for 2015 with the ecoboostpowered fastback now carrying fewer than 11. I am pretty young, and although my family had a manual car when i was almost of driving age, my dad got a new car, so i never got to drive it. With an automatic transmission, mustangs equipped with the ecoboost motor will achieve 32 mpg on the highway or 25. This allows you to manually change gears by yourself, though the mustang will take. Should i buy a manual or automatic mustang for everyday use. According to epa estimates, the 2015 mustang gt is rated at 19 mpg combined 15 city25 highway, regardless of whether you choose a manual or automatic transmission. For something more aggressive than a tune changing shift points, a jmod can change up how the transmission shifts entirely.
But im looking at getting a 2018 mustang ecoboost as my daily driver so am looking for opinionsfeedback on whether its best to get the manual or the new 10 speed automatic. Fortunately, the allnew 2015 mustang delivers improvements to both the manual and automatic transmissions of the iconic pony car, delivering a shifting experience that will be better than in any previous pony, according to ford. Sep 17, 2014 on the track, it lays down numbers almost identical to the last v6 model, which was more than 100 pounds lighter than our premiumtrim automatic transmission 2015 mustang ecoboost. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. The 2015 mustang gt delivers 15 mpg city, 19 mpg combined and 25 mpg highway when equipped with the manual or automatic transmission. Or you can put the car into sport manual mode by pressing the paddle shifter while in sport mode. Full test of the 2015 ford mustang gt convertible with a sixspeed manual. For the 50th anniversary of the iconic mustang, ford isnt exactly reinventing the wheel, but the companys latest pony car looks to be. This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. Page 1 december 2014 second printing owners manual mustang litho in u. I do have the automatic in my 2012 v6 and like it a whole lot. Much more so than owners of other models, mustang drivers like to take control and shift for themselves. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
The mustang gt was allnew for the 2015 model year, and its the best mustang ever. In this video i discuss how the 10 speed automatic compares to the 6 speed manual transmission and which is the better option. The difference in price doesnt matter to me as much as making sure whatever i. The cars a little awkward in photos, especially from the rear, but in the flesh, its got zombieelvis presence. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. Theres no question that the manual gearbox wins by a landslide when it comes to the coolness factor. Theres the deep throated rumble of the gt with its legendary 5. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. May 26, 2015 full test of the 2015 ford mustang gt convertible with a sixspeed manual. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Expected to be announced later is a 50th anniversary edition model, as well as the successor to the 661hp shelby gt500. You cant call the 2015 mustang ugly and pass a polygraph.
The 2015 ford mustang gt comes equipped with a 435 hp 5. Whether you go for a shortthrow manual or a selectshift automatic,1 its time to put your dream mustang in gear. We have 1,364 2015 ford mustang vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 595 1owner cars, and 1,470 personal use cars. Automatic transmissions, while not as easy to modify as manual transmissions, can be upgraded for better performance.