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I'm really happy I read this post.
Actually had a similar turn of events yesterday, funny story.
Had been thinking about doing the same thing and had kinda started to hate the lack of power the fr-s has, so after an oil change I stopped at a ford dealership yesterday, and 3 times almost signed for a mustang gt. On the 3rd offer I finally said I can't sign, I need at least a day to think about it. So in there cunning ways, the dealer decided to lend me the stang for 24 hrs.
After reading this post, the reality was apparent. The huge surge of power isn't worth compromising the driver feel. 400+ ponies is great but it feels like its power isn't really relevant to how the car itself handles. It also wasn't fun once you start building speed and have to let off because you're already approaching 90 mph or there are normal drivers on the highway or streets. Really frustrating when you have that much power on tap and no real opportunities to wring it wide open. I also got stuck behind a bus and realized that because of the bulkiness of the 'stang, I couldn't quickly dart out from behind it and get in the left lane, I had to literally wait. In the fr-s it would've quickly darted out and on its way because its much more nimble. I realized that the fr-s to me personally, as far as driver feel goes, is the perfect car for me. I don't think any other car in my price range will ever have as good driver feedback, steering feel and control. I started thinking I'd actually prefer to just pay it off, and maybe trade it or sell it then if theres anything worthwhile on the market, or maybe just add an air intake, exhaust, tune, tires and a supercharger once it's paid. Really started to prefer this type of setup over a big go fast v8. I actually started missing my fr-s. Missed seeing it in the driveway instead of loving the mustang in the driveway. Could've kept the GT til 9pm today, ended up taking it back to the dealer at 7pm yesterday. Actually smiled when he pulled my car up because I realized how much I really love my car. Loved the drive back home, loved how every second driving it feels like you're in your own personal gt race, lol.
It gets worse here though.
As I get home, smug and content that I made the smart responsible adult decision, happy that I kept my car, I pull into the driveway and park crooked.
I greet my sister in law as she's getting ready to leave, loan her $9 for gas, and what happens?
She literally backs into my car....
So I went thru a huge range of emotions almost getting rid of my fr-s, almost committing to another 6 years of payments for a hulking amercian gas guzzler, realized how much i love my car, only to have it scarred. lmfao, I can't write this stuff.
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