2017 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Premium Review - It's A No From Me Dawg

My thoughts on the 2017 Ford Mustang with the 2.3L turbocharged inline 4 and 6 speed manual transmission
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Engine / Transmission
5:21 - Sponsor Read
6:08 - Interior
10:31 - BFB Test
11:03 - Interior
11:23 - Back Seats
12:36 - Trunk / Cargo Space
13:10 - Exterior
13:52 - Final Thoughts
15:17 - Outro

[Black-Villain]

I think the ecoboost Mustang is moreso a competitor to the GT86 and the BRZ. When you think about it like that, it makes a lot of sense. You have less weight than the v8, it's a cheaper base msrp than the BRZ while being turbocharged with a lot more power, more easily tunable, more interior room, good aftermarket suspension/performance, etc. I agree that it doesn't really capture the spirit/essence of a Mustang, but ignore the badge and you've got a 300hp turbo manual rwd coupe/convertible for 27k base msrp. And in that context, I think it's fantastic.

[DigitalSubset]

I can honestly see the appeal of the eco boost. Some people love the shape of the mustang it looks better than the focus. And the advantages of the 2.3 is you can tune it to 400hp with ease and keep up with v8s. It’s a nice car you can’t compare it to the 5.0 but it’s a good deal considering what you get.

[bananamanstrikesback]

What are you talking about a 5 second 0-60 is plenty fast when did 300hp become slow

[thevictoryoverhimself]

Just picked up one of these loaded yesterday. (low miles Post-facelift model w/ Both Premium and Performance packages with 6 speed) for 23K. It reminds me in performance a lot of my 1990s V8 Camaro. But with a vastly nicer interior and features, even corrected for the advance in years. (Zoomers let me tell you about this audio tech called a "cassette deck") I'd avoid the bare bones cloth seat, and radio from an F-150 work truck version, but specced up a bit it makes for a nice daily driver. I'm a huge Mazda fanboy and knowing it shares more than a little DNA with the 2nd gen Mazdaspeed 3 engine is fun. (same exact block, similar but stronger internals, new head)

And I got 34 mpg on my first commute to work, which is only slightly worse than my 3rd gen honda fit it replaced, and a hell of a lot better than my 90s Camaro. (MPG was often measured in the single digits). While I understand why you'd think so, this is not just "I couldn't afford the v8" cope: Modern v8s are too expensive and fast. I don't want or need 400-600 horsepowers in my street car. Yes you can spend more money to go faster forever, but i've flown airplanes I also dont want to spend stupid money on that are much faster than your Laferrari. (My personal record is Mach 0.72)

I'm a ride-or-die miata driver (I've owned 4). And part of the joy there is you can drive around like an asshole and explore the limits of your car without going to a federal prison that night and having your car crushed. Or god forbid, mustang GT-ing into a crowd of spectators. Japanese sports car makers in their 90s "golden period" had an unofficial rule: power was capped at around 275. Which in practice crept into the low 300s. And I think they were on to something. That sort of is the right amount of power for a sports car. (and before you cite power to weight ratio: This car weighs less than a Mitsubishi 3000GT)

The ecoboost Mustang allows you to experience the performance of a top-of-the-line 1990s-2000s muscle car. While also returning good MPG and with Apple car play. Win-win for me.

[JoKIA_-]

But it doesn’t cost 50 grand either. It’s an apples and oranges comparison. It’s like comparing a Civic LX with a Type R.

[kbx]

I kinda get why Ford made the Ecoboost Mustang. It is cheap speed and can be a good first car.

[douglasharris]

I hate when you look for a review on a vehicle they instantly go to oh it just doesn’t feel the same obviously it’s not it’s not a 5.0 it’s not a supercharge v8 it’s none of that some people just want a cruiser in the body style of a favorite vehicle 🤦🏽

[gamingwithredwan]

in bangladesh we only get eco boost mustangs so that's the only mustang i can enjoy and i dont wanna complain
(5.0l v8 mustang costs more than a ferrari 458 'in dollars' over here)

[saphirerose]

If u look at like a s16 silvia then its cool. And How many turbo 4cyc rwd manuals can u get now

[tyhyhh]

RS not that much more expansive? Maybe where you live haha used RS in my area are going for 40-50k I can get a used eco boost mustang for 20

[c.s.]

I don't think its necessarily fair to compare it to a 5.0, it seems to be marketed towards other areas of the market. Also i think after driving more powerful cars I think that the opinion of reviewers may be skewed. With that being said I'll be upgrading from a fiesta, so this should feel o.k. lol. Not to mention I don't want to pay super high insurance, tons on gas and more to just keep it running. Imo 310-335hp should be good for a daily driver that I can have some fun in.

[carlosingram]

Wat I don’t understand why people compare a car to v8 mustang folks do stupid it don’t suppose to be faster as a gt mustang

[Xpansiongaming]

that 2nd bonk and eyeroll had me cacklin lol

[Mr_Hillbilly_weeb]

The EcoBoost Mustang is a great car and you can't really tell people to get Focus RS I love the Focus RS but the Focus RS might be cheap in the States but where I'm at the Focus RS is 25k more on the used Market than an equally equipped EcoBoost Mustang and comparing the EcoBoost to a 5.0 is like comparing a turbo 2 FC to a base model NA FC yeah the Turbo 2 is a better car but that doesn't mean the na fc is a shit car

[eddiefalcon]

I drive a convertible v6 variant of this car due to the convertible option premium which was about 12k because 5.0 convertible only comes in premium trim. I put the top down every chance I get.

[lstnlne]

rented one north California spent 4 hours up to fort bragg from sf overnight and back.
turbo lag got to plan ahead and step in several seconds before yo compensate for it. premium package was nice.
bought a 5.0 L basic. made tons of mods. Aluminator 5.0L engine calimer mt-82d. stock engine crapped out in 3 yrs along with the transmission.
roush cold induction mangnaflow competention three inch exhaust dw-400 fuel pump cold case radiator fhp high output alternator boobma trans mount steeda differential brace fhp differential sve rims 10ft 11r MCH pilot sport vmp tune pedders coil overs w external canisters bmr k brace stop the hop rear braces by bmr fhp front strut brace bmr and steeda rear strut brace bmr and steeda complete suspension mods McLeod rst dds drive line g force half shafts mmr pulse ring rtr front vents custom kona blue paint job smoke out European aftermarket taillights and headlights pure American muscle

[fabyrbl]

as zack said here in europe we do pay considerably more for displacement (mk1 ford focus in eu the smallest engine was a 1.4L, but the usdm one had a 2L as the smallest, and a 2.3 what we did not get the the eu, its just how it is, different markets like different sizes and at least where i live, a 2.3L will still cost you a pretty penny, anything over a 2L really also gas is more expensive at over 1$ per litre (around $5-6 per gallon) you can see why we rather have the eficient engine over a V8

[rv]

It sucks so much that these Mustangs are so expensive over here in Europe.

[watchingitallhere]

Good edits. Hella trunk space just put your passengers in there not the back seat.

[mattybrews]

IDK man, 310hp and 320 pound feet...these are not pedestrian numbers, it still pulls 0-60 in 5 seconds. And you admit it yourself--the Mustang is, historically, a *pony* car. It *became* a muscled-out beast due to Shelby and due to Cobra and the GT line. Even with the relaunch 5th gen in the early 2000s, the better car to buy for reliability was the 6-cyl. Also, much better option if you desired not getting yourself wrapped around a telephone pole. The Mustang has always been about casual (not competitive) driving with a liiiittle bit of oomph, in a domestic RWD coupe. Those who want legit muscle should get a Dodge for twice the price, or shop around for a Camaro. The whole "let's go get a smoothie with the top down" thing, is what the Mustang has always been.