Your thoughts of the Ford Mustang

[Abflug]

So, my cousin wants to by a stang, as you say!

What about are your thoughts about this car?!

I think it´s a nice cruiser, without knowing this car.

He wants it because of that and because of the image!

Mustangs are very rare where I am coming from because it´s not in the official FORD portfolio (because of the mpg I think) and you can only get it by an import.

[tranzformer]

They offer a great bang for the buck, especially the V6. Just depends really what model one wants and what you will use it for. I think the GT500 is one bad ass car and would be hard pressed to take other cars over it for the money (new cars). The new Mustangs do have an issue with their transmissions (manual) and I don't believe they have sorted that out yet. If your cousin wants a FR heafty car that has modding potential the Mustang could be a good fit. It is a bit on the heavy side, one of the reasons I don't care for it and the cockpit feel just doesn't give me the feel of a true drivers car.

[Abflug]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

They offer a great bang for the buck, especially the V6.

I think so, too

[/QUOTE] Just depends really what model one wants and what you will use it for. I think the GT500 is one bad ass car and would be hard pressed to take other cars over it for the money (new cars). The new Mustangs do have an issue with their transmissions (manual)[/QUOTE]

Thanks for this info! I think getting parts for the mustang could be an issue too here

[/QUOTE] and I don't believe they have sorted that out yet. If your cousin wants a FR heafty car that has modding potential the Mustang could be a good fit. It is a bit on the heavy side, one of the reasons I don't care for it[/QUOTE]

so, he´s not going to modding it and this weight thing is secondary too for him.

[/QUOTE] and the cockpit feel just doesn't give me the feel of a true drivers car.[/QUOTE]

this is what I see, too! Honestly and without offense, american, oh well US cars interior nowadays is by the way the crappiest I ever see!

OT: the Hummer H2 interior for e. g. for this amount of money

[n2oinferno]

I'm a huge fan of the new Mustang GT. If I had the cash, my car search would be over and I'd already be driving one, honestly. I just can't swing 34k right now. The MY11/12 Mustang interior is nicer than the older SN195s. It's not the nicest in its price range which imo is VW, but it's not bad. In terms of performance, the GT is the best new car bang for the buck if you have 30k for a vehicle (in US pricing).
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...n/viewall.html

[Dimman]

I have a lot of respect for Ford lately, but their cars don't really interest me. I actually like the looks of the Focus hatch, but would need AWD to get me to contemplate a test drive. Mustangs aren't my thing (probably from when I was in high school and all the 5-point-Oh douchebag owners, even though they are supposed to be pretty good sports cars these days.

But look out for the Chinese transmissions... (I can't believe those are made by a joint project with Getrag, same company that made the almost indestructible V160 Supra trans...)

[Exage]

I wouldn't mind a clean example from the 60's and early 70's, and a Fox Body V8 is a cheap straight-line car with a plethora of aftermarket parts and knowledge available.

The latter is pushing it because it's not really my style. It's the same with the new Mustangs. You have to consider that they're literally a dime a dozen here, I can see his interest if they're a bit rare where you are situated.

I should add that I also have a bit of personal vendetta against Ford because of the piece of junk I rode around in as a kid. I have the front emblem as a handy reminder after it fell off when my father slammed the hood when it attempted to suicide on route to the wrecker (insert well known FORD acronym here).

But that's another story...

[fatoni]

great cars. both the gt and v6 are amazing values. people are gonna hate on the transmission issues because its the thing to do on the internet but there hasnt been an official recall while thousands of civics are having tranny issues and nobody says a thing. a forum is a dangerous place to ask questions because so much junk it thrown in with facts and valuable opinons. they are the current best new car value in my opinion and while i havent driven one hard enought to make a conclusive statement they seem like a drivers car right between a nice gt and sports car

[bofa]

It doesn't really strike me as an image car here - unless we're talking a BOSS or GT500... GTs here are a dime a dozen and the V6 (especially drop tops) are everywhere in Florida. I guess I can see that might be different elsewhere. It's not a terrible car by any means and quite fun to drive.

[tree fingers]

Until it gets IRS, I don't know.. I'd have a hard time buying one. : /

[Laika]

Originally Posted by tree fingers

Until it gets IRS, I don't know.. I'd have a hard time buying one. : /

I'm not a fan of Amurrican cars at all but I will say this....At least american car fans have an affordable car they can be proud of. 300hp (from the v6) for what...23k? That's amazing. Long as you never ever ever ever ever take a turn.

[Marrk]

Originally Posted by Laika

Long as you never ever ever ever ever take a turn.

Well, that's the thing. American car enthusiasts never take a turn. They floor it through the quarter mile and then go home.

[n2oinferno]

That's a bullshit excuse today though. Look at the article I linked above and see how it stacks up with an M3. While it's true that old muscle cars weren't known for handling, the newer American cars do quite well.

Or watch this. Granted, it's a higher trim, but still shows what the chassis can do.

[Neutral_Eyes]

Originally Posted by bofa

It doesn't really strike me as an image car here - unless we're talking a BOSS or GT500... GTs here are a dime a dozen and the V6 (especially drop tops) are everywhere in Florida. I guess I can see that might be different elsewhere. It's not a terrible car by any means and quite fun to drive.

It sounds like the Mustang over there is kind of like our Skyline. I remember kids creaming themselves over an imported R32, even though it had a bone stock RB20 and RWD.

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by Neutral_Eyes

It sounds like the Mustang over there is kind of like our Skyline. I remember kids creaming themselves over an imported R32, even though it had a bone stock RB20 and RWD.

All thanks to Gran Turismo.