Rented my first 'vert - Page 2

John V · 11-08-2022, 08:49 AM

I'm far from a master but with little more than rods and pistons that 2.3L block and crank is good for around 700hp.

kognito · 11-08-2022, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

I'm far from a master but with little more than rods and pistons that 2.3L block and crank is good for around 700hp.

Just a wild ass guess here, but I'm guessing Ford's AWD system for the Fusion won't like 700hp

John V · 11-08-2022, 02:16 PM

Well there's only one way to be certain

Around-town driveability will be compromised with a turbo big enough for 700hp anyway.

nate · 11-08-2022, 02:22 PM

I wouldn't mind driving one of those. 310hp is more than adequate for that size of a car.

Saw some video by Doug DeMuro who said the Mustang GT with a stick is one of the best value cars there is. I believe it. 450hp for $38k starting price.

lemming · 11-09-2022, 09:49 AM

I think Mustang convertibles are pretty awesome.

I have never owned one, but have rented one whenever I can. I think the interior fit and finish is nice and the engine, even if it’s the ancient 3.8L V6, is just fine.

equ · 11-09-2022, 10:48 AM

I last rented a Mustang 'vert in 2009. Its brakes cooked in SoCal hills (not even mountains). I had to return it to swap to a rather uncomfortable Solstice which actually had a working braking system.

11-08-2022, 02:22 PM	#14
nate Oh, are they? Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: S4 Location: H-town Posts: 10,270	I wouldn't mind driving one of those. 310hp is more than adequate for that size of a car. Saw some video by Doug DeMuro who said the Mustang GT with a stick is one of the best value cars there is. I believe it. 450hp for $38k starting price. __________________ "People keep saying I'm crazy as hell, but sooner or later they're going to realize I know what I'm talking about." - Charles Barkley

11-09-2022, 09:49 AM	#15
lemming Western Anomaly Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: White Orca Posts: 16,611	I think Mustang convertibles are pretty awesome. I have never owned one, but have rented one whenever I can. I think the interior fit and finish is nice and the engine, even if it’s the ancient 3.8L V6, is just fine. __________________

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11-08-2022, 08:49 AM	#11
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I'm far from a master but with little more than rods and pistons that 2.3L block and crank is good for around 700hp.

11-08-2022, 02:16 PM	#13
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Well there's only one way to be certain Around-town driveability will be compromised with a turbo big enough for 700hp anyway.

11-09-2022, 10:48 AM	#16
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	I last rented a Mustang 'vert in 2009. Its brakes cooked in SoCal hills (not even mountains). I had to return it to swap to a rather uncomfortable Solstice which actually had a working braking system.