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My problem with the Mustang - no telescoping steering wheel. I'm 6'5, 6'6 on a good day and the driving position was slightly awkward. Interestingly enough, the BRZ fit like a glove . Cracking car though.
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And why would you buy a mustang in it last model yet in its current generation? Supposely the 2014 model will be lighter and may have a independent rear suspension. Come on all cars need to have that if they think they are somewhat of a performance car!
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I will admit the 2012 Mustang GT with the brembo package for $26K. It's $34,285 for a 2013 Mustang GT with the GT track package in 6 speed manual, the best configuration for a 2013 Mutang GT. Way more expensive than a FR-S, almost $10k more. Oh and there is a $500 rebate on the 2013 Mustang GT On the 2012 Mustang GT, there is no way you will find one for $26k. Those are all gone if they ever existed. There is a $2750 discounts, so I could see you getting one in the upper 20K range if you are good negotiator. |
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Not to turn this into a Mustang thread, but here are two 2012 Mustang GTs w/ Premium Pack going for ~$6,000 off MSRP before negotiation.
http://www.koonssilverspringfordlinc...r&SBfuel=clear MSRP on a 2012 Mustang GT w/ Brembo Pack is $32,200. If you can find a leftover on a dealer lot, you should be able to pick it up for $26-27k right now. The hard part is finding one. |
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On USAA's car buying service, they have a new 2012 Mustang GT w/ Brembos at $27,089.
Also, the interior is pretty nice in the new Mustangs, I'm not sure why you'd say it's rental car looking. Even without leather it's pretty nice. I think I like it better than the FR-S/BR-Z's... |
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I don't really think it's fair to compare the mustang with leather to the FR-S. Base Mustang GT vs BRZ Premium would be the two cars I would be shopping for and to my eyes the BRZ has a much nicer interior.
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05-02-2012, 09:41 AM | #134 |
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As far as material quality the 2012 Mustang has as much soft touch plastics as the BRZ(I sat in both at the AJC Auto Show). The only difference I see between both cars is whether you like a interior design from the 60's or the 90's.
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Aside from the steering wheel and shift knob, that Mustang looks like a rental car interior to me. Blocky and unimaginitive; typical American car interior. The factory Recaro seats are a nice option, though! I'd definitely have to get one with them.
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I almost caved into the following cars on Craig's List:
2001 Audi S4 AP1 S2000 2006 Hawkeye STi This will be the first Toyota I have owned, I have owned nothing but Japanese cars. I grew up with my dad owning a couple Cressida's, 1st gen supra, and my mom drives a rav 4 now. lol My brother drives a 400 HP STi, and my dad drives a 2011 WRX limited edition. The only non-Japanese car in the family was a 98 Volvo Low Pressure Turbo AWD wagon... god my family are a bunch of JDM snobs, lol! |
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I almost caved and looked for a used 240 or S2k, but couldnt find an unmolested example at a decent price. And the insurance on the S2000 would kill me.
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