Should you buy a 05-09 Mustang V6 4.0? 

If you get a v6, they say you should have got the v8. If you get a 3v, you should have got the 5.0. If you get a 5.0, you should have got the Shelby. Just enjoy the car you bought and don’t listen to anyone else.

I like the styling of the 05-09. Such a nice a design, there is not a single thing I don't like about this design.

My wife and I are seniors and have a 2008 V6 Mustang as a hobby car and I agree with everything you said. It’s a terrific vehicle.

Im 18 and looking at one of these rn

I just bought an 06 v6 and love it!

As a v8 owner I apologize for all the hate from all the v8 elitist, same as all the manual trans elitist. The car community is about getting what you enjoy and having fun- don't let some asshat's opinion get in your way of getting what you want!

Just got a 09 and I’m loving it.

i love my 05 so much!! but i can rarely sneak out with it because of the sound

This video is 10000000% accurate

Bought this as my first car and I’ve had it for 3 years now, never had any problems. I used to beat the shit out of this car like you wouldn’t believe and it’s still working stronger than ever

Last week I bought 2006 mustang black with 80k miles at 6500$ and my car is stock but I put led lights and satisfied I'm just 22 years old. ❤

The Pony Package front grill is made to look like a Mustang '67 GT...pretty cool considering it's a V6.

I like how he said that there is no reason to modify the v6, and to instead get a gt. But he also contradicted himself in listing reasons TO upgrade it such as the base price and insurance but listing his own reason not to, because he already has a track car. I personally believe that getting a v6 and modding it is a much better idea because you can create something really unique and make it your own.

In my V6 2006 convertible I've been t-boned, rear ended and at 224k miles she still runs and looks great. For the first 3 summers she fried a thermostat & thermostat housing. She's better now 🥰 now we smoke Cameros! Huge respect for v6 lovers. To my Pony: until death do us part. 😍

These cars are so under appreciated for a fun, cheap, and good looking daily driver IMO. Going to check one out this Saturday wish me luck.

I have a 06 v6 convertible I just got, I absolutely love it, the way it looks, the way it drives, absolutely beautiful, and this car is the one I learned to drive standard in too so yea it’s a lot of fun

i could never own the v6 but can respect a fellow mustang owner

Got my daughter a 2007 v6 premium vert in black with red leather, she loves it! Same grill as yours raised spoiler in back. She’s about to turn 200k and has been very reliable for her. I’m going on 61/2 years in my ‘14 gt premium vert and only had to do the cheap themo housing, tires and couple batteries with 81k. Great cars and super fun to enjoy.

I inherited my dad’s 07 5 speed manual V6 with the pony package. It has less than 70k miles on it and runs like a dream. I’ve been slowly working on restoring parts that the Arizona sun beat up, but overall a great car.

This guy was spot on. I have a 2008. Door panels peeled after 100k miles. Thermostat housing replaced at 90k. Bubbling underneath hood.

My 07 has 260.000 and runs very good. And I don't care what any one says these are the best looking mustangs of all time.

I just bought one last week and I can't wait to start driving it! She's getting fine tuned for me to make sure everything is good to go. Im so excited!😁

I’ve had my 2005 Mustang V6 (Windviel Blue)for 10 years. It has 133k miles on it. When I think of getting a new car I seem to love it even more and change my mind.

I got a 2006 with the pony package. It’s got 105,000 miles on it I’ll be 50 this year. I told my wife I wasn’t getting rid of mine either.Great review. Take care brother

My Wife has a Vapor colored 2008 Mustang V6 just about like the one you are showing. I just did a make over on the 118,000 mile vehicle because it’s been reliable with only replacing the alternator and ball joints and a few batteries and a 100,000 mile tuneup. Yes had issues with the insert on the doors and contact cemented a few times and finally got plastic molded inserts and silicone glued them in place. Also, just had the front seat upholstery done on the leather seats and upgraded the braking system with performance brakes, drilled and slotted rotors and red powder coated calipers. AND new 17 inch wider Bullit wheels about the same color as the car. Along with fleshing up the entire interior dash and center areas redone. It’s like a new car and we/she loves it. Thanks for the video.

I’ve got an 08, love it. Smile every time I see it and drive it.

Most detailed mustang review I've ever watched

My car just got totaled and a v6 08 mustang with only 30k miles and an automatic came up in my area for a decent price thank you for the helpful video!

When he said everyone who owns these cars have re glued the door trim at least once. I felt that I have glue under the entire of both doors

I bought a 2006 V6 convertible just a month ago. Needs some TLC but solid and in decent shape. Plan to tinker and enjoy the top down this summer. Have loved Mustangs since I was a kid. Wishlist is a ‘68 so the ‘06 is the version I can afford. I really like it so far.

i like how your genuine n not bias. many people with v6 mustangs think theyre fast and furious drivers. and like you said. its not fast. n its heavy and if the GT of that year made 300 wich is sad. imagine how much slower the v6 is.

After having a 4.0 for 7 years, its fine, its a bit down on power and a lot on sound (sounds a bit like a beehive). Would i buy a S197 again? Absolutley, why not. But i would go for the GT, mostly for Sound.

I have an 2005 convertible and love it, it has just enough noise, handles great and fun to drive.

I totally agree with everything stated!!!I bought a 2008 with 46,700 miles in 2010 still own it and will do so forever!!! This is a great car for every day driving.

Bought mine in2005 . Convertible . When I came home with it and pulled in the drive way , my wife came out and said what a beautiful car ! Who’s is it ? I said mine I just bought it she said your a f --ing Bachelor and went back in the house 😂😂 still have the car only 70,000 on her and still have the wife too! . I told her the other day at least my car turns over on a cold morning still 😂🇺🇸🥃

I appreciate you joined the v6 club!!!! its good to start there for every day drivers! Now i do have a monster 2008 850 horsepower,,,,, but I really appreciate the just basic v6..... I am a humble person who would love to get a a v6 for every day. Nice to see we are on the same thinking! thank you for the video

just bought my 1st v6 mustang and love it i use to own a 86 5.0 but decided to try the v6. 4.0hp v6 2006

I have the exact same car, same color. All the issues you stated I’ve had but very inexpensive. Car is at 190,000 miles and still runs great.

I first watched this video when I was contemplating buying a 4.0. It convinced me to, and at 16 I bought my first car with my hard earned money. A 2005 4.0 with a 5 speed manual, in Windveil blue color. Although it does now have 215k on it, it was rather a good deal as I bought it for $2,000. I've now had it for about a year and some months, and it has been a great reliable first car! I highly recommend to any teen out there to convince your parents to let you buy one. Thanks Mongrel Motorsports! You convinced me to not overspend on a v8, and I love my 6 cyl pony car.

Absolutely love this car. Still have my 05 that i got back in 2012. I was 20 years old and now im 31. This was my car in my 20's. Just swapped for a newer engine that has 60k miles and doing maintenance on it. This car drives even better now the car feels new.

Great video! I had a 2007 black V6 pony package car and it was amazing. It was my baby. Unfortunately....one day I came out of work late and a drunk driver had crashed into it while parked on the street and totaled it! I was devastated. Flash forward after the beers and tears. I now have a 2006 Mustang GT, and while I love it, and it IS faster and somewhat funer to drive - it's not crazy faster or funer - and it doesn't have the same mojo as my V6. Partially because it did not have leather seats. the Shaker 500 system, an aux input, and you couldn't unlock it from 40 yards and turn on the lights. I overlooked the loaded nature and later manufacture of my V6 pony for the GT and paid the price to a degree. I'd say if you got the funds go GT, but hey V6 Pony's (the regulars ones are too dull for me) are legit and fun to drive. I also think they have a better looking fogs, badge, and spoiler (slightly lower) than the GT. If you go budget and the V6: Get the Pony Package, leather seats, Shaker 500(sounds great - regular stock system is awful IMO), lower mileage car, manual transmission. A great teenager's first car IMO if they like American. Gt has a lot of torque to the rear wheels and you gotta be a little more cautious with it. p.s. that passenger drain will clog and flood the cabin, and if it has before, the cabin air filter will be gross too. Easy to fix.

just bought a 06 v6 for $3,500 with 183k miles, past owner changed spark plugs & alternator, just needs a oil change & brake pads, truly in love with it especially with the after market exhaust!!

I recently bought a 2008 4.0 V6 automatic for my son, who recently graduated from high school. It's torch red and looks great, and like the video says, it isn't a boring vehicle. It's also not fast by any stretch of the imagination, so I worry less. Ultimately, my son is happy because his first car isn't a Corolla, and I dont stress as much about him crashing it because he knows that its basically slow. 😬😂

My grandma has a v6 Ford Mustang that she loves and it has only 133,000 miles on it. Love your car!!

I remember when the S197 came out in 2005. I had not heard any news about this new iteration, and then I saw one driving down the road and my head spun around. " What the hell is that?" These cars still get my attention, and I'll probably buy one soon, finally!

Also, without saying, you have a beautiful 06 my friend. its very tastefully done. Respect to you

My 2005 v6 mustang now has 240000 miles on it... unfortunately I recently had to replace the engine in it because it threw a rod and I plan on having this car for 200000 more miles... this video is absolutely accurate and very educational

I bought a 2005 V6 convertible last year. Rebuilt the suspension, and put 40k on it already (I drive A LOT for work), nearly 200k. Thanks for the heads up on the engine. Just replaced the thermostat housing yesterday lol. It's got a couple other minor things that need repair. Another thing to mention that goes wrong is the parking brake cables rust. IMO the 2005-2008 Mustangs are the best looking ones ever made.. yes...ever. I absolutely love my car and I will drive a Mustang convertible until the day I die.

I picked up a 2006 V6 Pony Package in Windveil Blue back in 2021 and it's been a great car. I'm also in my 50's now so I didn't buy it to do donuts in the parking lot or other stupid tricks. It was an upgrade from an old Chevy with a bad oil leak I traded for it. It was cared for and it's fast enough around town. This Mustang has the great S197 body style and upgraded dual exhaust and intake with a BAMA tune.

I bought an 05 convertible V6 and I've never been unhappy with it, V-6 has plenty of power for everyday driving plus it's a Mustang so it looks great

Today is 13 years ago since I bought my 2010 Mustang v6 convertible. I had to change the plastic thermostat housing around 50k miles. I purchased the oem plastic housing from Ford. Also had to replace a blend door actuator behind the glove box. Other than that just routine maintenance is all I do and it currently has 82k miles on her. I do all my own maintenance and repairs. Very reliable car and as you say it’s fun to drive. Mine is grabber blue automatic.

P.S I have a '06 Mustang 4.0 V-6 LONG STORY SHORT. I too am going to drive ut until it Dies! Its has airaid, cherry bomb dual exhaust. Thornton stage3 chip 5 Speed trans. Also I have a used 4.0 engine on a Engine stand and it will be Rebuilt when the time comes for a new engine and it has and continue to embarrase some v-8's not all v-8"s. But alot of them. It will be Rebuilt with High compression pistons. Cams. And Everything else it needs to do it! I Love my v-6 its no sissy car its just that its bigger brother is Super Bad Ass. But our V-6s are no push over

I’m buying one almost identical to this. Love the look of it!!

Bro named every single problem I had with mine spot on

I had a V6 Pony Package in white, was a creampuff. at 35,000 the console was peeling. I traded it in for a 2013 V6 Camaro. Holy crap, the quality was better and the style was a few notches better.

Have an 08 and love. I will keep it till one of us goes first.

I have a '67 coupe and 2007 GT/CS and I love them both. Love the styling of both of them . Nothing wrong at all with the V6. I had a '97 blue V6 for years and it was great to drive, had plenty of muscle, and looked fantastic. If some idiot hadn't T-boned me I would still be driving it. Mustangs are timeless.

The aluminum thermostat housing on Amazon is a godsend and it's easy to install, takes maybe an hour

I just bought one the other day for 600 bucks and another for 1,000. Been spending time making the first one look good and run well. And I'm in love with it.

Got myself a 2002 v6 mustang drives like a champ

Thanks for this video. I just got a 2006 V6 Mustang with the pony package in Legend Lime. Damn it's a fun car. Couldn't be happier.

Just bought one. 2006, 50,000 km, no rust, no damage, all original parts. I paid $9800 CDN to a DEALER for it. I have absolutely no idea how I managed to get it nor do I have any idea how he managed to sell it that cheap. It's brand new at 18 years old. I even bought it the same day I had it checked over because I knew it'd sell immediately.

Great overview - I’ve had a 2009 V6 manual for the last 7 years and it treated me incredibly well. Its finally come to time to replace it but if anyone is thinking about it, do it.

I've got two, and 05 convertible and a 06 coupe, both in windvale blue ,love them both

I don’t care about getting it just to show off I want it to get to point A to point B

This the perfect vid. Your timing is perfect because I am looking for one. Thank you sir.

I bought the last 2007 model the dealer had on the lot and he was already looking for room for the 2008 models coming in on the truck. I am too old to race now so the 6-cylinder was entirely adequate for me. LOVE the front and rear-end body styling. Reminds me of the 1967 and 1969 models back when I was a kid. Also bought an end-of-the-year 2014 six-cylinder that I really did not need but I knew they were going to lower the roof on the 2015 models and put a bunch of electronic doodads in the 2015s. So went ahead and took the plunge. 2014 body is a little too fancy for my taste but wife loves it so it is a backup car to her Honda Accord daily driver.

I could literally listen to this guy speak for hours

I have an 2010 S197, new body style but same 4.0L with the crappy 7.5 open end diff for one wheeler peeler action. Automatic, because I got a good deal on it. I would've preferred stick, but anyhoo. So far the only problem I've had was the notorious thermostat housing. Overall its an extremely reliable car for its age. I got a set of American Racing torq thurst wheels (bullitt replicas mainly) and i put a single Magnaflow Axle back, i feel spending for double would have costed too much, since I live in Canada and everything is 3x more expensive for me. My next mod is a tune, I'm not expecting massive power gains. But I'm curious to try, much like you. Moral is: Its not fast, but has enough punch to make you're daily drive fun. Fastback is just gorgeous when its all shined up, way I see it, it looks good, sounds good, turns heads, comfortable, practical, RWD, fun and nostalgic. I've had people laugh at me for my Automatic V6, I still love my pony. It makes me just want a 5.0 even more. Im forever sold on Mustang. I'm still gonna put a bit of money into mine, but not a ton into performance. no point in ruining the 4.0s reliability. In all honesty, its faster than you'd expect...its got a ton of torque. HP isnt all that matters folks....

Got my 05 V6 with 84k miles in it back in 2012 and 8 years later at 164k miles it's still running strong. Yes these cars do come with their issues. So far in my 8 years owning it the things that always seem to break is the thermostat housing and the hoses leak water and coolant. Its very common it seems. Other than that it's a great car I love driving mine still.

I've had my '07 V6 for around 7 years now. I never buy anything new and was looking at what was for sale in a manual which is a requirement for me. It has been reliable for me with the mentioned common issues mentioned in this video with the thermostat failing, clogged drain vent, dried out and leaky window seals, re-glued the door-trim panels and that GD corroding hood. My only mods were sequential tail lights, some LED bulbs and a short antenna as I hated that long whip one. It's already past where I thought I would be replacing it and I will keep driving it until something very expensive pops up. Still enjoyable! Edit: And the gas tank stopped/slow filling. Had a mechanic blow out the evap vent hose which fixed it in my case.

Very good review of a great car. Like you, I didn't see the need of GT as a daily driver. The sound would have been nicer, but I am pretty sure, even at 63 years old, that I would have gotten in trouble with a GT. I have had my 2009 V6 5 speed for a couple of years. When I bought it, it was far-cheaper than similar GTs, and only had 63K miles. Pre-COVID-19, I was driving 40+ miles a day for work, and it just made more sense to have a V6. I have done some minor modifications to mine, such as lowering springs (for appearance), a BBK CAI (for the sound), and 2012 GT wheels. Dual exhaust conversion will happen within the next couple of weeks. You have a really nice Mustang there.

I absolutely love my v6. Best car I ever owned. I don't care what people say

I value cruising more than performance. The v6 is perfect

I personally myself wouldn’t buy a V6 Mustang. However I do understand there’s a market for it and I totally respect that. You want something that’s not boring and looks absolutely stellar then absolutely a V6 Mustang will suit your needs. You gave some excellent reasons which made for a good video thanks!

I really appreciate this video. I’ve had my 09’ V6 for almost a year. It has every single factory option on it, including all of yours and the glass roof. It’s a fun car to drive!

These are very good cars. I had a 2005 V6 mustang convertible 5 speed before getting the GT version. A lot of people don’t realize this but the GT short throw shifters actually fit in the V6 with no problems. I’ve installed them on both the V6 and the GT with no problem. I would go further and say the V6 installation was a lot easier due to the thinner driveshaft.

I just got one for Christmas like your video

I recently bought the 08 v6 deluxe with the pony package. I love it. You're very informative about the issues with her. Mine has fairly low miles with the right price from a local dealer. Whoever had her before took very good care of her. Body is in fantastic shape and runs great. Thanks for the info 👍

I'm impressed with just the styling and the fact that a 4.0 engine in a mustang is the same engine in the ranger, certain years.

If you want a cheap daily/winter beater these are okay but after owning one for 5 years I regret not buying a newer 11-14 one since they have nicer interiors and are generally faster.

It’s a great car. I’m still driving mine.

I just bought a manual 09 with 124,000 miles, love it so far even though on my drive home the front end was shaking around curves and I found out it has a bad tie rod end. Dealer said no warranties over 100k… so new tie rod ordered along with shift knob because mine is cracked lol. I was borrowing an automatic 07 for the last month and fell in love

I have a 08 v6 and i LOVE it! 220k miles, no check engine lights or anything. i've replaced the suspension, transmission and alternator. other than that it's still going strong. i have zero issues with this car.

Ahh i love my 4.0 great video I am so in love with my little v6

For the door panels, get some cheap chrome trim/molding to press in around the edges, cleans everything up perfectly and looks fantastic. I ended up using silicone caulk to re-glue my panels and trim, works great just gotta be a bit careful.

I just sold my 11 V6. Plenty of power and great to drive. I also had a 15 V6 convertible. Same engine as the 11, both great cars. Just about to to buy a 08 GT.

I'm currently actually looking at one of these because my car is dying very rapidly. Your video could not have come out at a better time as I'm trying to explain to my grandma who is 86 years old why a mustang doesn't have to be this obnoxious monster, but a daily driver!

I bought mine for 3k with, runs great.

If I got one of these, I’d just do a cold air intake and a tune. It sounds like fun.

I have a 2007 Mustang I bought brand new. V6 Manual with the chrome package inside which makes a huge difference. a Double Din radio screen really makes the interior look more modern and the location of it is perfect. Just had to replace my clutch at 145,000 miles. I do mostly city driving, it had been slipping for the last year, most hoteably in 4th and 5th. Knock on wood I have not heard any noise from the timing chains. That concerns me now. Oh and a Cool Air intake makes the engine bacy much better looking - taking out the box and the air intake tube for a straight metalic tube looks better and improves access for replacing the thermostat which i recently did. An easy repair. Another reason for a V6 is there is a lot of space in the engine bay so reaching for things is easier.

I’m impressed that your rear deck lid emblem still looks new. That black typically fades, like my 07’s did. I have struck out everywhere trying to find one.

Been an owner of my V6 2006 Mustang and love it, plus its cheap to repair and the aero dynamic flow is superb. I do plan in the future to buy a V8 Stang so I can have one for my weekend car, but will keep my V6 for sure.

I found a 05 Mustang with 160k miles for $2,500 owner says runs great I’m going check it out after work

Sold my 2018 Subaru Impreza because I got into a crash and the damages were too expensive. Got an 07 Mustang Convertible to replace it and couldn't have been any happier! Awesome everyday car that looks amazing

Spot on review. I absolutely love my 2007 V-6 manual. Only wish I could post a picture of it and you’d know why. Beautiful car, fun to drive, reasonable on gas and did I mention that it’s FUN to DRIVE!

I bought an 06 convertible with 105k. It runs great. The convertible option is a very nice feature.

im 18 and just bought my first csr by myself, a 2008 mustang that im surprised i love so much, only had the car for 2 days of course but the price i paid and how nice it is i think the 4.0 will make a great price

I just recently bought a 05 v6 and I love it. Your stang looks great man!

I love the video. I have 301,000 miles on my 2007. its not a family car, more of a couple car at most. I have beefed mine up in almost all ways, except the brakes. I am on a new job which means I am 2200 miles from my car. the video made me rethink bringing it out here. Thanks a lot.