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You know I was in the same predicament a year ago when I sold the 997S. I didn't want to break the bank for my next car so I cross shopped on a new 5.0L as well as the GT500. I ended up with the M3...the Mustang GT while much better since 2010 still isn't up to the same "perceived" build quality. The 5.0 motor is a gem, I liken it to a 30k engine in a 20k car. While the new padded dash and seats with much better leather and stitching along with the new electronics package is nice in the Mustang, its still not in BMWs level. The 2011 GT500 was really the only other choice for me but with the Performance Package the car was pushing $55k and terrible leases (I lease) I went into the M3.
I will say this..now that BMW is going with the FI I6 for the F30 I'm probably going to go the Mustang route next go around when the new 2014+ Mustang comes out...I think Ford is going to rectify alot of the shortcomings of the S197 package.
Dave
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2020 Ford Mustang GT 6MT PP1 444rwhp
(Sold)2013 M3 Coupe-MR/BLK ZCP, 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk
2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats
2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk
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