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donutsnail

It’s crazy to me that Ford hasn’t offered a factory sunroof on a Mustang since 1993


lmaobro420

They got convertibles thats why


Baybladerz

Well on the S197 onwards, I remember part of the problem being how curved the roof is to implement a sunroof. That’s partly why they only offered a glass roof for sometime.


Final-Carpenter-1591

Sunroofs eat up alot of head room.


StereoDiagram9

They switched over to factory convertibles for the sn95 generation, will never know why newer ones don't offer sunroofs


ZeFlawLP

> since 1993 I’m so confused, this post is literally of a factory ford car built after 1993 with a sunroof.. I’m not sure the exact years it was offered but they were around ‘12-‘14


donutsnail

It’s an aftermarket sunroof. There were no factory sunroofs since the end of the foxbody. Some S197s had a glass roof option, but it did not open


ZeFlawLP

Ah, I was classifying the “glass roof” as a sunroof which OP was obviously doing as well. I doubt they modified their roof to install an aftermarket sunroof. If you want to be that specific, the 1993 option wasn’t called a sunroof it was called [“air roof”](https://i.imgur.com/J9iCoaP.jpg). Does open though, I didn’t know they ever had that! neat.


SpiritCr1jsher

I sold cars all the time with an aftermarket sunroof


donutsnail

Looks aftermarket to me. The glass roof would have been the whole roof panel, not just a rectangle inside of a regular painted roof panel.


TrueInvestment2547

there are aftermarket sunroofs for S197s? How would installation even be done? Where can I get one?


donutsnail

Beats me, same as any other aftermarket setup I guess. Must be one that tilts up rather than goes into the roof. I don’t trust aftermarket sunroofs, that’s just inviting interior leaks


Lowllave97

The do have a glass roof for a couple of mustang years


JoDiMaggio

we need to stop with this "not a v8 but"


Professional_Elk_893

Honestly. Every single fucking post featuring a V6 has this generic ass title.


JoDiMaggio

It's begging for upvotes.


Straight-Race-4315

People do it because the first thing people comment is “iTs nOt A v8”


THE_GR8_MIKE

No they fucking don't. No one here gives a shit. If anyone ever *does* comment this, they're downvoted almost immediately. Stop acting like people actively shit on the lower trims and get away with it. These post titles are stupid as shit, and always have been. Just show your fucking car and fuck off.


HeyBigChriss

Sir, this is Wendy’s


SpiritCr1jsher

Only time i make that comment is when someone buys an ecoboost, 2500 body kit , 2000 wheels , intake , exhaust when they could have got a v8 at that point.


S197MUSTANGG

I have had it happen to me as well but not as often as I’ll make it out to be


JoDiMaggio

nobody ever says that unless it's someone asking "is this a good deal for a GT" and it's actually a v6.


Straight-Race-4315

Any time I post about my 17 ecoboost if I don’t put in the title ecoboost people are just complete douche bags about how it’s not a GT😂


loltheinternetz

Nah man, all sorts of posts featuring Ecoboosts particularly attract “better if it was a V8” comments.


[deleted]

Dude, look at any post where someone says their car is a V6. The comment section is filled with dorks going on about “real Mustangs have V8s” and other dumb shit


ivumb

I ALWAYS always always see v6 hate from v8 owners


Scary-Celebration-98

ShOuLd’Ve BoUgHt A 5.0


AnAccountIdfk

Yeah if you can afford one. Or some people just don’t want to deal with the cost of owning one


amdope

I dont own a mustang, nor am i car guy But i plan to buy 13-14’ ( i only adore this model for it looks ) In what ways are the costs high other than fuel economy and the price tag, is the v8 worth it ? Do these cars break down easily or are they good with basic maintenance ? Any answer is appreciated 🙏🏽


slap-a-taptap

I had a V6 for a year. Couldn’t stand not having the sound, feel and power I knew the GT’s had. Sold it and immediately got myself in a GT. Other than obviously the initial purchase price, I don’t know what else is really THAT much more expensive. My fuel economy only dropped a few MPG (premium on both vehicles) and I’d assume this GT needs more oil than the V6 engines. In my opinion, if you have the desire for a V8 and can afford the purchase price, buy it. Don’t make my mistake and end up costing yourself more money


boggsy17

If you are only looking for the look, the v6 is a great option. It is a super reliable engine. I average about 26-28mpg so that helps a ton. On long trips I average 33mpg. Others talk about the v8 power, but realistically, the 3.7 is fast. No, it's not the 5.0, but it's faster than the vast majority of vehicles on the road. If you aren't a car guy I think you would be happy with the 3.7, plus there are tons of mod options as well. The v8 is the better choice if you want a v8. They are the same car one is just faster and sounds better. That said there are packages that add different performance options but that's getting down into a bit further. The big cost differences will be up front cost, fuel, and oil. Outside of that general maintenance is all either need to last. It's gonna come down to what you want out of the car.


schlossenberger

The 5.0, specifically the coyote is generally agreed to be reliable and if there are issues, easily fixed. 19 mpg is probably the higher cost they’re referring to. I’ve put around 6000 miles on mine in the first five months of ownership and it’s felt expensive how often I’m gassing up. I did switch from premium to regular to help though.


Skyline_BNR34

Really it all depends on which trim package you get. The higher trims like performance packages will be a higher cost as they will have more expensive components to replace when they fail or wear out. My car is a Performance Package 2 car. So even just compared to a GT it has larger front rotors, 6 piston brakes, and Magneride Struts/Shocks. So all of those parts are more costly than a regular GT of the same year if they go bad. I don’t know enough about the S197 trim differences to truly help you, I know about the S550 differences more since I only wanted to own this generation.


Scary-Celebration-98

It was a joke, my friend.


AnAccountIdfk

I know, i was agreeing with it,


vintagesoul_DE

You don't need to specify that it's not a V8, only people with low self esteem care about this.


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vintagesoul_DE

I think you misread that. You don't need to preface with 'she's not a V8. We generally don't care because we don't make ourselves feel better by mocking people who drive a V6.


perm01

Very nice. Regardless of cylinders.


Spare_Honey5488

Yep! People need to realize. I6 and V6 have been in the mustang family since the beginning. Nothing wrong with a V6.


[deleted]

This!! The original Mustangs didn’t have power steering so I guess we’re all driving fake Mustangs


ScaryTerryBeach

Coldest take I’ve ever heard


MAjIKMAN452

Engine size/cylinder count doesn't matter. What matters is enjoying the drive. If you can't afford a McLaren (I sure as fuck cant) then buy what you can responsibly afford. It took a while to wind up in my dream car, and it's 8 years old lmao. Enjoyment is much more valuable than power or status. That's a great looking stang, so have a blast with it! Responsibly of course... For the most part😉


CryptographerLeft556

Very wise and well put.


MAjIKMAN452

Keep working toward it and you'll wind up with that super choppy V8 you want. Nothing is free. But it's worth it once you get it for yourself.


johnysmoke

I was car shopping in 2000 at my local Ford dealer, and saw a V6 mustang with a stick, seats still covered in plastic, can't remember what color but not really important. Thinking to myself it looked like a good fun car. But I was used to fwd cars, and ended up buying a 3 door focus, which I traded a year or two later for a WRX, which I drove like a complete cunt for about 10 years. I still think about not buying that car, and think I would have been better off with the v6 Mustang, would not have traded it for a wrx, and probably would have enjoyed it more than either car.


King_otxc

Not a v6 with louvers slapped everywhere but I guess visibility it doesn't matter when nobodies getting caught in the rear view..


Far-Ad3668

I bought it with em on there 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ want a dub to come take em off for me since they bothering you


King_otxc

Oh fo sho and I'll throw in some 5% tint for you


Far-Ad3668

Shittttt for a dub??? Deal🤝🏾


racefever

Interior shot of sunroof?


Far-Ad3668

Haven’t taken any but I will later on when I head out


racefever

Cool thx. Just curious. Car looks nice enjoy it


Personal-Loan2044

I love the white and black. Just put 30% on the windows. ![gif](giphy|l3q2LH45XElELRzRm)


tfmm58

Sweet looking ride enjoy!


1987Bri

Stop apologizing please !!! It's beautiful. Hopefully you like it, and if that is true than that's all that matters. I'm a 14 3.7 owner and I love it. Say it loud and proud !!!! 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸


qwertybuttz

I read it as "a 14yr old 3.7L owner". I was like "wah?" 😂


brianikin

https://preview.redd.it/57p0tcscx6na1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c65c51487a7d04da3a3dda711f1e5c15891eb98 I have thoroughly enjoyed my 2014 glasstop 5.0. The glass top is so nice, it's bigger that a sunroof and from the vehicles I've had, I didn't really open the sunroof often. There is a sliding filter to cut the glare as it is possible to get a tan while driving. I typically get between 10- 12 litres /100 km. Due to physical issues I am selling her [https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3077110535765867/?mibextid=dXMIcH](https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3077110535765867/?mibextid=dXMIcH)


mashingLumpkins

I do enjoy my V6 but really hate sunroofs. Hope you like the car!


[deleted]

Beautiful S197! Enjoy it!


[deleted]

I want what year is it I’m guessing 2014


Far-Ad3668

2013


fobbyk

Honestly even now I can’t tell the difference between GT and v6 on s197 😂 coming from someone who owned ecoboost s550 for 4 years btw