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Old 05-08-2011, 03:34 PM   #269
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The Mustang family of cars really are the vehicles to beat in terms of affordable performance.
I agree 100%, but for those of us wanting a fun and reasonably efficient daily driver for town and country road driving, the Mustang might not be the best choice:
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though its handling is decent, 3450 pounds isn't as fun on tight, gradient changing, rural twisties. And I seldom drive on highways, so the Mustang's 19 MPG city is a significant disadvantage (though its 31 MPG highway is impressive).
The Toyobaru's shorter wheelbase is also appealing.
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