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Originally Posted by shadoquad
While you're correct that money isn't the only factor, it is merit to compare cars.
If you have 50,000 bucks, and your goal is to buy a toy for the money, you may initially think of an Ariel Atom and a fully loaded 370z roadster! Why not? If it's early enough in the process, you may think about what kind of toy you want, one that can only be driven on tracks or the more performance-compromised Z roadster.
I'm currently thinking of what to replace my daily driver with. I'm looking at every car south of 35k. The FRS and Mustang GT are currently on my shopping list, along with the Focus ST, Golf R, and everything ranging to more practical, less sexy options like a Jetta TDI.
I'll narrow the scope as time goes by and I decide what I really want.
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You pick a car based on your needs and preferences. Pointless to argue which is better to someone else who has different values.
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Originally Posted by thill
I don't see how the Mustang and FR-S are not valid comparisons in the $28K and under range. Pricing is similar, both are RWD sports coupes.
It is not like we are trying to compare a $50K Audi SUV to the FR-S here...
Sorry folks, you can get a Mustang GT for $26-28K if you really try. Again, I am not even a Mustang guy but the reality is that is a lot of bang for your buck and everyone should at least consider the Mustang and give it a test drive.
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No need to "test drive" if you simply don't want a Mustang. Not even if it were a Shelby would I want to buy a Mustang. Again, money alone is not a basis for comparison. The fact that they both are RWD is not a basis either. It's just a matter of preference and your needs and wants. A Miata is RWD and cost $27-30k as well, but really...comparing a Miata to a Mustang GT doesn't make since. If you are in the market for a RWD car, and you have on your list a Mustang GT and a Miata, well then you are one very indecisive person who has no clue what they want out of a car just yet.
I haven't bought any of the following because I know what I want.
Mustang = Don't want a car that big
Miata = Don't want a car that small
Gen Coupe = Don't want a car that ugly
FR-S/BRZ = a car that wasn't to small, not to big and sexy as hell....it was "just right"...sorta speak. I would test drive those cars for the sake of test driving them. But the ultimate "want/need" will supersede my impression of the test drive. I might go drive the GC and think it's an awesome machine. But living with how ugly it is to me is not something I'm willing to compromise on it. Same said for the Stang and Miata.