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Originally Posted by Deslock

Slower cars often win comparisons like this. It drives bench racers crazy because apparently for some reason they can't comprehend anything other than lap times and numbers.

The MX5 is one of the best reviewed cars ever, having piled up accolades for its fun-to-drive dynamics over the last 23 years. On paper, it looks horrible and on the track it doesn't post especially fast laps. My last three cars destroy my MX5 in a straight line, yet the MX5 is far more fun (top up or down).

The Mustang V6 (with performance package) and V8 are both great bang-for-your-buck cars. Both have done very well on the track, beating much more expensive cars. If you want a new car the track, they can be great choices.

But their shifters are crap (by my standards) and when the road isn't smooth, their suspension and weight really hurt their dynamics. Every car is a compromise and we all have different priorities; test drive before you buy.

Also the mustang interior is crap too. 2014 is going to be an all new mustang.