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#1797 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT by arnie08515

Jul 04, 2005 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: shov6 (Nov 21, 2003 5:48 pm)
I just drove a 2004 GT V - 8 260 hoursepower at my local dealer. Its a leftover model and the dealer was anxious to get rid of it. The problem was that the car was sluggish. I really had to push down on the accelerator. Once it got to 3rd gear it was fine and ran well. But frankly the acceleration was disappointing.
 
After the test drive I told the salesman about the problem. He said the car been sitting on the lot for about 2 years and its to be expected that the acceleration would lag. He didn't offer to check out the car himself. Very lazy indeed. I got suspicious so I backed off on making an offer,
 
I don't know. Has anyone seen this before. A V -8 that drove like a medium 6 on acceleration. the car sounded fine but the acceleration just wasn't there. I like the car and the price is good $19,000. Any comments
 
Also, I noted that the car only had 25 miles on it. I thought this was strange for a 2004 model to only have 25 miles. Could it have been in the shop? the Salesman didn't even offer to check it out.

#1798 of 2124 Re: need help? [jessie945] by claires HOST

Jul 05, 2005 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: jessie945 (Jul 04, 2005 5:28 pm)
Welcome to the Forums, jessie945! A good place to ask this question is in the Got a Quick, Technical Question? discussion in our Maintenance & Repair Forum. One of the experts there is likely to have an answer for you. Good luck!

#1799 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [arnie08515] by frisconick

Jul 05, 2005 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: arnie08515 (Jul 04, 2005 7:07 pm)
the '69 Stang 390 was fast and big.

#1800 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [arnie08515] by dispencer1

Jul 06, 2005 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: arnie08515 (Jul 04, 2005 7:07 pm)
I drove a new Montego the other day. When you pushed down on the accelerator for a second the car felt like it was in neutral than started accelerating. The salesman said that it had been sitting and was cold. I walked and I'd recommend that you do the same. There are literally thousands of 2004's around with low mileage -under 10k - and this one sounds like a lemon to me. Wonder why it has been sitting there for two years? Wonder why the dealer didn't get a tech to look at it? I'd look for another dealer and definately another car.

#1801 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [dispencer1] by frisconick

Jul 06, 2005 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: dispencer1 (Jul 06, 2005 4:08 pm)
There are some cars you have to get to a certain rpm before they accelerate, really wierd sensation, even dangerous IMHO.

#1802 of 2124 Re: Douglas Tires [dispencer1] by stangchica19

Jul 07, 2005 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: dispencer1 (May 20, 2005 1:43 pm)
Goodyear Eagle GA 16"

#1803 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [dispencer1] by m1miata

Jul 07, 2005 (11:25 pm)

Replying to: dispencer1 (Jul 06, 2005 4:08 pm)
" drove a new Montego the other day. When you pushed down on the accelerator for a second the car felt like it was in neutral than started accelerating. The salesman said that it had been sitting and was cold. I walked and I'd recommend that you do the same. There are literally thousands of 2004's around with low mileage -under 10k - and this one sounds like a lemon to me. Wonder why it has been sitting there for two years? Wonder why the dealer didn't get a tech to look at it? I'd look for another dealer and definitely another car. "
 
-end quote-
 
The Montego has throttle-by-wire, so that may account for the hesitation on acceleration. If they get it wrong, and many a car seem to have it wrong, you get a lag. It is not just US makes that have problems. I would prefer to not mess with throttle-by-wire and electronic steering assist. As for the 2004 Mustang, it does not have throttle-by-wire. The new one does. I don't know what is wrong with the car on the lot, but like the other posting person said, walk away if it is not running good. Why start out on the wrong foot?
 
Loren

#1804 of 2124 Re: Douglas Tires [stangchica19] by dispencer1

Jul 13, 2005 (10:15 am)

Replying to: stangchica19 (Jul 07, 2005 2:28 pm)
The tires on my car are 15" - I have the V6 2000 convertible (205 65R 15) Were the 15s still Eagle GA's?

#1805 of 2124 Re: 2004 Ford Mustang GT [m1miata] by dispencer1

Jul 13, 2005 (10:17 am)

Replying to: m1miata (Jul 07, 2005 11:25 pm)
The new Malibu has electric steering and I didn't notice any problem. The car steered fine. I didn't even know that it had electric steering until I read the brochure later. The throttle by wire though on the Montego was a strange experience.

#1806 of 2124 Original Equipment Tire Brand 2000 V6 Convertible by dispencer1

Jul 17, 2005 (11:16 am)

Replying to: dispencer1 (Jul 13, 2005 10:15 am)
I have a 2000 V6 convertible. I'm trying to find out what the original equipment tires were on this car. Size is 205 65R 15. Were they Eagle GA's on the V6 models? I have Douglas tires that the original owner put on and want to replace them with the original brand and model of tires. Does anyone remember?

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