Is the 05 GT the best baseline GT ever????

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 04:05 PM

Just curious: Does anyone on here have an 05 GT or driven one? If so how was the power, ride and all that good stuff? I know just about every Mustang magazine I've read said the 05 might be the best baseline GT ever.

Personally, I'm still trying to warm up to the new body style. I've seen a few on the road and they look huge coming down the street compared to the 99-04 style. I do know the vert is going to be a sweet ride.

Any thoughts?

Josh

southernfordman · 01-31-2005, 04:28 PM

Mine 05 GT rides great and handles a whole lot better than the least models and it has a bunch of power. mine is a 5-speed.

Stangdude27 · 01-31-2005, 04:29 PM

I just Test Drove the new 05 GT. Why are sales people so stupid? Anyway after I told the salesman all abought the car he asked if I wanted to take it for a spin. Hell ya with a huge grin. Anyway got the car to the I95 going South and the traffic was to bad to get on it but I"ll tell you the car is strong and it will make you want to go faster. I couldn't hear the exhaust because I have SLP. But it shifts nicely into and out of gear the car is quick to get to speed. Black on black looks tight. After getting into my car and driving it back to my house I really wish I could afford to drop the cash on the spot!
Damn being in the military and not getting paid sucks! It's a very good car and with a few grand the car can be even better!

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 04:43 PM

You got me on the sales person question. That's 99.9% of the reason I won't go drive one. They are pushy and always trying to pull little tricks. It's stupid. It sounds like a pretty sweet ride, but by the looks of your mods you probably could give an 05 a run for it's money!

Do you know if the 03/04 Mach 1 is faster in the 1/4 mile than the 05 GT??

southernfordman · 01-31-2005, 04:47 PM

I am pretty sure that the mach 1 is faster at the 1/4 because they hace different heads on them and produce more power

Blue02GT · 01-31-2005, 05:48 PM

It is the fastest GT ever produced. I saw a bone stock 5 speed running 13.6's and he was not power shifting or leaving all that hard off the line.
Motor Trend claims to have run 13.4 with an automatic.
The 5 speeds put down 265-275 rwhp that's about 310-320 at the crank. They have 3.55 gears and a better suspension than the older cars.
I would think that with the right driver, slicks and pulling out the spare, jack, rear seat you could take a crack at the 12's on a cool day. These cars will be a force at the track in another year or so.

southernfordman · 01-31-2005, 05:51 PM

are you talking about the 05 gt, because the automatic does have better acc. than the manaul

2000 STEEDA · 01-31-2005, 06:48 PM

The car I tested drove great and had loads of power. I could easily see pulling a mid 13 with one. If you don't mind sitting in an interior that looks like it came out of a Kenworth.

w01stang · 01-31-2005, 06:49 PM

personally the body style of this one is taking me awhile to get use to. i like the 99-04 body style better (more stocky look) but it does drive better but i would never buy a brand new 05 for the price they are asking due to in 2-3 years you can get the car for almost half the price.... also i think the gt should not have a tail... look at this one...from MustangWorld

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 10:01 PM

Yeah, I agree they are asking WAY too much for the 05 right now. Like you say, they will go down in price in a year or so. I'd be curious to know if Ford is meeting or exceeding their sales numbers for the 05's. Is it true Ford had an issue with the GT transmission so they sent them back to the factory and that's why we haven't seen a lot of GT's??

NoKturnaL · 01-31-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by w01stang

personally the body style of this one is taking me awhile to get use to. i like the 99-04 body style better (more stocky look) but it does drive better but i would never buy a brand new 05 for the price they are asking due to in 2-3 years you can get the car for almost half the price.... also i think the gt should not have a tail... look at this one...from MustangWorld

Wow the more i see these cars the better I like em. I swear, if I ever got the 05 GT. The first thing I would do is switch out the rims. The stock rims are ugly

2000 STEEDA · 02-01-2005, 05:25 AM

They are exceeding sales numbers

w01stang · 02-01-2005, 07:52 PM

yeap there are alot of people that i know, that are not really ford mustang fans that are buying the 05 mustang. so Ford is over booked with orders.... i bet in a couple of years these folks after they get it out of the thier system and resell for alot less in price... mustang fans like us have liked the stangs since the first time we saw it or heard it. beside you never want to buy the frist model year of anything.. let them work out the bugs

Islander03GT · 02-02-2005, 09:05 AM

In pure numbers alone, yes.

In styling... well, I still like the 60's better.

svtnos · 02-02-2005, 11:28 AM

how are they too much ??? the GT's we get in at my shop before being convertated are at 26K... that's well equiped with a no spoiler delete and the shaker 500 sounds sytem with the 5 speed...and that ain't much more than what the 04's were going for...

04DarkShadowGT · 02-02-2005, 04:52 PM

Looks aside, I think they are far and away the best stock Ford made mustang ever with the exception for the 03-04 Cobra.

macs03GT · 03-01-2005, 08:00 PM

I agree that i would never buy a 1st model car. Although that yellow 05 in that pic is sick!!! Hummm....decisions!!!

*venom* · 03-02-2005, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Stangdude27

I just Test Drove the new 05 GT. Why are sales people so stupid? Anyway after I told the salesman all abought the car he asked if I wanted to take it for a spin. Hell ya with a huge grin. Anyway got the car to the I95 going South and the traffic was to bad to get on it but I"ll tell you the car is strong and it will make you want to go faster. I couldn't hear the exhaust because I have SLP. But it shifts nicely into and out of gear the car is quick to get to speed. Black on black looks tight. After getting into my car and driving it back to my house I really wish I could afford to drop the cash on the spot!
Damn being in the military and not getting paid sucks! It's a very good car and with a few grand the car can be even better!

Thanks for serving our country. My take is this, since I owe nothing on my Gt I can build a faster Mustang. If I were to get the new 05 i would be 26k down the hole. It is the best base model GT that has been made just the ride height tells you alot about suspension good by 4x4. When the SN95 1st came out I did not like them and now I own one.

mike sweeney · 03-03-2005, 07:05 PM

We finally got another GT delivered to work today. I was the lucky one to do the pre delivery inspection. I took it out for about a 10 mile drive, (I kinda got my ass chewed out for doing it but it was worth it!) My impressions are as follows.

Yes it is the best stock GT to date

Stock to stock it will beat a 99-04, but a mildly modded 99-04 will give it a good race.

The first mod should be wheels and tires, the traction out of the hole is terrible they make Gatorbacks feel like DR's

They handle better and feel more refined than the older models.

I hate the feel of the shifter, but never missed any gears.

I cant wait to race one with my 04!!

04SVTDRIVER · 03-03-2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjtgiants

Just curious: Does anyone on here have an 05 GT or driven one? If so how was the power, ride and all that good stuff? I know just about every Mustang magazine I've read said the 05 might be the best baseline GT ever.

Personally, I'm still trying to warm up to the new body style. I've seen a few on the road and they look huge coming down the street compared to the 99-04 style. I do know the vert is going to be a sweet ride.

Any thoughts?

Josh

I agree with you I think they look good but I still like the more aggresive look of the 99-04. My fiance says it (99-04) looks like a cat about ready to pounce

04SVTDRIVER · 03-03-2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 04DarkShadowGT

Looks aside, I think they are far and away the best stock Ford made mustang ever with the exception for the 03-04 Cobra.

I agree but I'm not so anxiously awaiting the unveiling of 06-07?? Cobra whenever they decided to let the cat out of the bag. If there are a few things I like about it I may consider trading.

Evil_Oppie · 03-05-2005, 01:41 PM

Had a '94 GT (Auto) for a weekend... insurance is a , I was very happy w/ the car... even w/ the auto it felt peppy.... but, my '05 GT is unbelievable! Can't wait to get to Cecil County Dragway

rebelyell · 03-05-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by svtnos

how are they too much ??? the GT's we get in at my shop before being convertated are at 26K... that's well equiped with a no spoiler delete and the shaker 500 sounds sytem with the 5 speed...and that ain't much more than what the 04's were going for...

That's true for the 04's because of the dealer incentives. My 04 GT premium package was MSRP $26,900, but I got incentives and a lot of haggling. I payed $21,350 total because it was half way through 04 and the 05's were coming.

When they introduced the 05 in October of 04 you could get none of those rebates at all. You paid the sticker price. IMO, wait till late this year and see if the incentives will be there. I would love to see a Cobra version of this baby. Also I saw an 05 with complete ground affects, dual exhaust, custom wheels, It looked like a real sweet GT! $19,500 HMMM. Nope not a GT, just a customized V-6 mustang. But had the look.

WaterDR · 03-06-2005, 06:05 AM

The more I see the '05's, the more hoe-hum I am about them and the more I continue to like my 2000. (at least, that's my story and I am sticking to it)

redfire04 · 03-06-2005, 08:40 PM

like rebelyell was saying it's all about the incentives.
i also just bought an 04 gt about 3 weeks ago. sticker was 25,700 and i got it for $19,700 at 2.9%. from what i've looked at you can't touch an 05 gt for less than 4% interest. they just aren't offering the incentives because they are so popular.

i do like the body style but i would want a scoop on the hood and some different wheels. i'm not a huge fan of the interior either. its okay but i like my 04.

01-31-2005, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,758	Is the 05 GT the best baseline GT ever???? Just curious: Does anyone on here have an 05 GT or driven one? If so how was the power, ride and all that good stuff? I know just about every Mustang magazine I've read said the 05 might be the best baseline GT ever. Personally, I'm still trying to warm up to the new body style. I've seen a few on the road and they look huge coming down the street compared to the 99-04 style. I do know the vert is going to be a sweet ride. Any thoughts? Josh

01-31-2005, 04:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
southernfordman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	I am pretty sure that the mach 1 is faster at the 1/4 because they hace different heads on them and produce more power __________________ 2005 Ford Mustang GT all stock for now

01-31-2005, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blue02GT Ex Mini Smack King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868	It is the fastest GT ever produced. I saw a bone stock 5 speed running 13.6's and he was not power shifting or leaving all that hard off the line. Motor Trend claims to have run 13.4 with an automatic. The 5 speeds put down 265-275 rwhp that's about 310-320 at the crank. They have 3.55 gears and a better suspension than the older cars. I would think that with the right driver, slicks and pulling out the spare, jack, rear seat you could take a crack at the 12's on a cool day. These cars will be a force at the track in another year or so. __________________ True Blue 2002 GT Premium 4r70W 1/8 8.205@ 84.780 1/4 12.874@ 107.20 Bolt on's n/a NMRA #7703 Dyno'd at Modular Depot 251 hp. 291 Tq. 4.30's, 3500 Stall converter, Steeda upper & Lowers, Tokico drag struts, M & M frame connectors, P & A valve body, C&L plenum, Accufab 75mm TB, Jet Hot Long tubes, Hooker O/R X, Steeda catback,SCT tune,Steeda pullies.

01-31-2005, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
southernfordman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	are you talking about the 05 gt, because the automatic does have better acc. than the manaul __________________ 2005 Ford Mustang GT all stock for now

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w01stang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 291	yeap there are alot of people that i know, that are not really ford mustang fans that are buying the 05 mustang. so Ford is over booked with orders.... i bet in a couple of years these folks after they get it out of the thier system and resell for alot less in price... mustang fans like us have liked the stangs since the first time we saw it or heard it. beside you never want to buy the frist model year of anything.. let them work out the bugs __________________ Installed: Ford C Springs, Mach1 chin & grille delete, SLP Cat-back, Bilstein shocks, UPR short shifter, Steeda CAI, Steeda Underdrive Pully, SCT tunerII, 5.0 Forged Stoker Kit Future: Upgrade suspension and brakes, new Heads, Kenne Bell SC

01-31-2005, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
southernfordman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	Mine 05 GT rides great and handles a whole lot better than the least models and it has a bunch of power. mine is a 5-speed.

01-31-2005, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stangdude27 Silver 2003 GT Conv Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ft Walton Beach,Florida Posts: 399	I just Test Drove the new 05 GT. Why are sales people so stupid? Anyway after I told the salesman all abought the car he asked if I wanted to take it for a spin. Hell ya with a huge grin. Anyway got the car to the I95 going South and the traffic was to bad to get on it but I"ll tell you the car is strong and it will make you want to go faster. I couldn't hear the exhaust because I have SLP. But it shifts nicely into and out of gear the car is quick to get to speed. Black on black looks tight. After getting into my car and driving it back to my house I really wish I could afford to drop the cash on the spot! Damn being in the military and not getting paid sucks! It's a very good car and with a few grand the car can be even better!

01-31-2005, 04:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,758	You got me on the sales person question. That's 99.9% of the reason I won't go drive one. They are pushy and always trying to pull little tricks. It's stupid. It sounds like a pretty sweet ride, but by the looks of your mods you probably could give an 05 a run for it's money! Do you know if the 03/04 Mach 1 is faster in the 1/4 mile than the 05 GT??

01-31-2005, 06:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
2000 STEEDA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 326	The car I tested drove great and had loads of power. I could easily see pulling a mid 13 with one. If you don't mind sitting in an interior that looks like it came out of a Kenworth.

01-31-2005, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,758	Yeah, I agree they are asking WAY too much for the 05 right now. Like you say, they will go down in price in a year or so. I'd be curious to know if Ford is meeting or exceeding their sales numbers for the 05's. Is it true Ford had an issue with the GT transmission so they sent them back to the factory and that's why we haven't seen a lot of GT's??

02-01-2005, 05:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
2000 STEEDA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 326	They are exceeding sales numbers

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Islander03GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 717	In pure numbers alone, yes. In styling... well, I still like the 60's better. __________________ John V 06 Honda Accord SE- Daily Driver 83 Jeep Cherokee W/T- Off Road Toy 02 Mineral Gray V6 Vert- Girlfriends No more: 03 GT- The Problem Child

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svtnos tranny killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clinton Twp. MI Posts: 142	how are they too much ??? the GT's we get in at my shop before being convertated are at 26K... that's well equiped with a no spoiler delete and the shaker 500 sounds sytem with the 5 speed...and that ain't much more than what the 04's were going for... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/503778

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04DarkShadowGT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft Wayne, IN Posts: 1,093	Looks aside, I think they are far and away the best stock Ford made mustang ever with the exception for the 03-04 Cobra. __________________

03-01-2005, 08:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
macs03GT CMAC Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,034	I agree that i would never buy a 1st model car. Although that yellow 05 in that pic is sick!!! Hummm....decisions!!!

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mike sweeney Senior Gear Banger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Two Harbors, MN. Posts: 230	We finally got another GT delivered to work today. I was the lucky one to do the pre delivery inspection. I took it out for about a 10 mile drive, (I kinda got my ass chewed out for doing it but it was worth it!) My impressions are as follows. Yes it is the best stock GT to date Stock to stock it will beat a 99-04, but a mildly modded 99-04 will give it a good race. The first mod should be wheels and tires, the traction out of the hole is terrible they make Gatorbacks feel like DR's They handle better and feel more refined than the older models. I hate the feel of the shifter, but never missed any gears. I cant wait to race one with my 04!! __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Flowmaster Am.Thunder cat back, SLP Mid Pipe Steeda Underdrive pulleys 3.73 gears Diablosport Predator tune Grille Delete and Mach 1 spoiler Rear Wing delete Mustang Tuning Shifter Bullitt Handling Kit

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Evil_Oppie Pb Foot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 37	Had a '94 GT (Auto) for a weekend... insurance is a , I was very happy w/ the car... even w/ the auto it felt peppy.... but, my '05 GT is unbelievable! Can't wait to get to Cecil County Dragway __________________ ...the future Tiger Woods of NASCAR.

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WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	The more I see the '05's, the more hoe-hum I am about them and the more I continue to like my 2000. (at least, that's my story and I am sticking to it) __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

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redfire04 Redfire GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 431	like rebelyell was saying it's all about the incentives. i also just bought an 04 gt about 3 weeks ago. sticker was 25,700 and i got it for $19,700 at 2.9%. from what i've looked at you can't touch an 05 gt for less than 4% interest. they just aren't offering the incentives because they are so popular. i do like the body style but i would want a scoop on the hood and some different wheels. i'm not a huge fan of the interior either. its okay but i like my 04.