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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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So I just got back from test driving the new mustang gt with a 6spd manual and gotta say I don't remember a car putting such a huge grin on my face. I was smiling ear to ear the entire way home haha never been a american muscle car fan..but I think this one has got me thinking otherwise.

Gotta say it was a hard decision leaving the dealer without one..

Anyway just curious what you guys think?
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For the price..... For the mpg..... For the power. Hell yeah. I would rock that FORD
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Seriously..I think it may be a close contender for my next car (next summer? maybe lol i'll probably be back on not wanting to sell the tC again but whatever..)

Until now it's pretty much been a done deal that I was going to get a WRX..but I don't know..haven't driven a new WRX yet but it would have to absolutely blow me away.
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solid value
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I like the new Mustang a lot. But from a practical aspect, including usability, fuel efficiency, and resale value, I think the WRX has it beat. Plus, it's damn sexy.

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I agree with everything you said but I don't know haha..I'm really digging the mustang but we'll see.
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go drive the camero and youll have a bigger grin on your face. sorry but imo ford sucks
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I won't even drive the Camaro. I sat in it and I was not comfortable at all. Seating position sucked for me and I couldn't see ____ out the windows.

If I went Chevy I would go Corvette for sure.
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You can't really say Ford sucks. They're not who they used to be. Same for GM.

If you do go the Vette route, get a C6. The C7 is an abomination.
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I couldn't afford a new vette anyway lmao I doubt I would ever own one..

I've driven a C5 z06 before..that was an awesome experience for sure.
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well umm the genesis and GTI don't suck
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I don't think anyone said they did?
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Originally Posted by Jon
You can't really say Ford sucks. They're not who they used to be. Same for GM.

Other than the brands perception they're virtually the same as they ever used to be .
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Originally Posted by Jon
I like the new Mustang a lot. But from a practical aspect, including usability, fuel efficiency, and resale value, I think the WRX has it beat. Plus, it's damn sexy.
That's exactly why I bought the WRX. Wagon + Turbo + AWD = Fun and practical. If I was going to get another useless 2-door, it would be the Mustang though. The quality, value, and performance are completely off the scale when compared to other FR-layout cars in its price range.
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Originally Posted by pioneer1976
go drive the camero and youll have a bigger grin on your face. sorry but imo ford sucks
Learn how to spell before you post again.
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A good useless 2 door to take over the Mustang would be corvette or gto.


gto is nice, HEAVY as hell but nice.
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Speaking of the new Camaro, it's ok for the money but a very tight cockpit, low visibility and to me GM has never been able to get Retro quite right. Looks like a cartoon 69 Maro
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
A good useless 2 door to take over the Mustang would be corvette or gto.


gto is nice, HEAVY as hell but nice.
Corvette is twice the price of the Mustang and the GTO doesn't exist anymore. Mustang, Camaro, 370Z, Gen Coupe. Those are the choices.

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I test drove a 5.0 yesterday loved it. but if you really want a nice stang, Villa Ford has a 08 or 09 GT that a guy traded in that he took to Shelby and redone completely. its a legit shelby, tag and everything. only $29k! SC BBK Intake Suspension, everything. he bought it as a regular GT and got it all done after. then traded it in for a new Shelby. s___ sounds mean! way faster than a 5.0 too.

Villa Ford also has a Shelby GT500KR for 60K.... yeah lol
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