How do mods affect engine life?

[zippypcs]

Never considered any mods to a basic economy car like the Sonic.


Heck, every performance upgrade possible to a Sonic will still give you a car that a bone stock V-6 Mustang will leave in its dust.

V-6 Mustang........MUWAHAHAHAHAHAH........NOT
And the ones with the fart cannons sticking out the back
No problem

 

[ahtoxa]

The new V6 mustang has just over 300 horses, so it's nowhere near the sad performance level of the old V6 mustangs. In fact, its got more power than the previous gen V8.

That said, I would still not buy a V6 mustang.

 

[$ub$onic]

The new V6 mustang has just over 300 horses, so it's nowhere near the sad performance level of the old V6 mustangs. In fact, its got more power than the previous gen V8.

That said, I would still not buy a V6 mustang.

The 4 cylinder mustangs have more power then the v6 ones too

 

[ahtoxa]

The new turbo 4s? Very likely (I haven't researched). I may be just closed-minded but I would only be happy with a V8 pony car, even if that decision was irrational based of facts.

 

[$ub$onic]

The new turbo 4s? Very likely (I haven't researched). I may be just closed-minded but I would only be happy with a V8 pony car, even if that decision was irrational based of facts.

In one sense I agree. A v8 is the way to go. But I'm not knocking the impressive power of the 4/turbo

 

[mowcowbell]

2014 Mustang V-6: 5.75-second 0-to-60-mph
2014 Chevy Sonic 1.4L Turbo: 7.7 second 0-60 time

That's not even close, fellas. The Mustang driver will have time to pop a cold one and take a sip before the Sonic driver hits 60mph.

Of course, if you're buying a Mustang, get the V8: hang on, the GT goes from 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.

My point is that for the money some are spending on Sonic 'performance' mods, they might as well buy a performance oriented vehicle for the same money.

 

[$ub$onic]

What's the number for the 4 cylinder ? Or is it not out yet

 

[meluskig]

2014 Mustang V-6: 5.75-second 0-to-60-mph
2014 Chevy Sonic 1.4L Turbo: 7.7 second 0-60 time

That's not even close, fellas. The Mustang driver will have time to pop a cold one and take a sip before the Sonic driver hits 60mph.

Of course, if you're buying a Mustang, get the V8: hang on, the GT goes from 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.

My point is that for the money some are spending on Sonic 'performance' mods, they might as well buy a performance oriented vehicle for the same money.

people are spending 2-3 grand on sonic parts I paid 17000 out the door for my sonic With all the bells and whistles so now im at high side 20000. basic mustang is at 22500 not including tax and fees add that with those your 7-8 grand above the sonic. Not really a good comparison.

 

[$ub$onic]

So you buy a performance vehicle. How long before you start modding it too? Probably it long. So you dumb 3-4k in a 23k dollar car.....

It's a never ending cycle.

 

[zippypcs]

So you buy a performance vehicle. How long before you start modding it too? Probably it long. So you dumb 3-4k in a 23k dollar car.....

It's a never ending cycle.

Exactly right!! Sonic for the win!! I have fun-looks good-and is a blast to drive.

For thousands less than Mustang. I don't have to win any race...but it's funny when I do.

I have had goes fast and performance..now I choose Eco Sport.

 

[Eric Smit]

and the new mustang looks like a prostate.

 

[acamacho104]

not to mention the fact that our sonics are much more nimble than the big lumbering mustangs. sonics are more fun for less. of course. it really does all boil down to the fun you have. If you have more fun in a mustang then thats your car. go to the mustang forums and youll enjoy life. But we have more fun with our sonics.

 

[ahtoxa]

Mustangs are not lumbering, guys. The handing is good and rwd is conducive to good handling as well.

Its hard to have a truly good-handing FWD car. The integra type r is widely accepted as one of the best handling fwd cars built to date.

 

[broscott87]

Well install it yesterday and made my own heat shield for it love it so far