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Hey Guys! I found a guy on craigslist who wants to trade a mustang to me. He has a 2004 V6 Premium (119K Miles) or a 1996 V8 (141K Miles). He wants trade and cash for v8 or give me cash for V6. I am thinking the V6. The v8 is a automatic, the v6 is a 5 Speed. What do you think?

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V6 because its newer and knowing your in the dwindling population of people who can drive and own a standard is awesome

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Hmmm, V8 would sound better but auto it's also an older car with more miles on the clock. I would say try them both and whichever you feel would be more enjoyable to drive pick that. 

I like the look of the V6 much more, it is sliver with black decals (from the factory) where as the V8 is black on black (Which I dislike)

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Surely age is worth considering, I wouldn't want to be driving a 19 year old car, it sounds like it'll break down frequently. 

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Hey Guys! I found a guy on craigslist who wants to trade a mustang to me. He has a 2004 V6 Premium (119K Miles) or a 1996 V8 (141K Miles). He wants trade and cash for v8 or give me cash for V6. I am thinking the V6. The v8 is a automatic, the v6 is a 5 Speed. What do you think?

V8 for power and fun, V6 for fuel economy with only a little fun. The V8 will hold its value better(as long as the car hasn't been abused), but if you are like me and want a challenge, making that a turbo 6 would be interesting(because V8's are too mainstream lol).

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Surely age is worth considering, I wouldn't want to be driving a 19 year old car, it sounds like it'll break down frequently. 

I currently drive a 19 year old car, which is making me want the 04, The 94-04 is my favorite body style for mustang, seconded by the 05-14. 

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I would say the v6 as it has less miles and is newer.

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V8 for power and fun, V6 for fuel economy with only a little fun. The V8 will hold its value better(as long as the car hasn't been abused), but if you are like me and want a challenge, making that a turbo 6 would be interesting(because V8's are too mainstream lol).

If I can turbo a 1996 Chevy Lumina, I can turbo anything, got that grandma car near 300HP xD...

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I like the look of the V6 much more, it is sliver with black decals (from the factory) where as the V8 is black on black (Which I dislike)

I agree the V6 does look better. The general consensus seems to be the V6 and i assume it works out cheaper since its just straight cash vs part ex.

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Hmm that's a tough one.

 

I would probably go for the V8. 96 is the first year of the 4.6L SOHC motors instead of the 5L motors, which is good because the 4.6 is a more reliable engine. The auto is certainly a drag but I still think with the V8 it will be a more fun car than the V6 5-speed model.

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New Edge or nothing.

 

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Hmm that's a tough one.

 

I would probably go for the V8. 96 is the first year of the 4.6L SOHC motors instead of the 5L motors, which is good because the 4.6 is a more reliable engine. The auto is certainly a drag but I still think with the V8 it will be a more fun car than the V6 5-speed model.

3.8 is reliable, I'd know. :P

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Hey Guys! I found a guy on craigslist who wants to trade a mustang to me. He has a 2004 V6 Premium (119K Miles) or a 1996 V8 (141K Miles). He wants trade and cash for v8 or give me cash for V6. I am thinking the V6. The v8 is a automatic, the v6 is a 5 Speed. What do you think?

V8 cuz low end torque.

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Hey Guys! I found a guy on craigslist who wants to trade a mustang to me. He has a 2004 V6 Premium (119K Miles) or a 1996 V8 (141K Miles). He wants trade and cash for v8 or give me cash for V6. I am thinking the V6. The v8 is a automatic, the v6 is a 5 Speed. What do you think?

coming from a family with a a 15+ mustangs in the past, I like how the 2004 looks a whole lot better. after the fox, those mustangs didnt appeal to me until 2003. if memory is correct, its the 4.6 v8? the 2 valve? its sounds nice as hell.

 

 

but id go with the v6. My sister has a 2003 v6 5 speed blacked out. its not the fastest thing in the world, but its fun and it can spin them just fine. that higher miles scares me also. 

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If I can turbo a 1996 Chevy Lumina, I can turbo anything, got that grandma car near 300HP xD...

Why do you need a Mustang then? Lol. But yeah there really isn't a bad choice with this one, as each car isn't bad and they have their own perks, but I personally would go for the V6 since it will get more MPG and is more of a challenge to make fast(the V8 is already fast, where is the fun in that? lol).

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V6 clearly.

Newer, cheaper, safer, less miles, and its stick.

Automatic sports cars are a waste of everyone's time.

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New Edge or nothing.

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3.8 is reliable, I'd know. :P

I'm not saying that the 3.8 is a bad engine, I'm just saying that the 4.6l modular motor is an excellent engine, and the extra miles on it really shouldn't be fretted about too much.

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Why do you need a Mustang then? Lol. But yeah there really isn't a bad choice with this one, as each car isn't bad and they have their own perks, but I personally would go for the V6 since it will get more MPG and is more of a challenge to make fast(the V8 is already fast, where is the fun in that? lol).

Cause, The Lumina is like having a 300HP Boulder xD Ugly and Fast... The mustang can be going 1 MPH and look amazing though. 

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