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09-08-2011, 11:22 AM | #23 |
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I've looked into the 335's, but I'm not sure they'd satisfy the fun requirement as well as the M or the GT5. I could be wrong - I do plan to test drive one this weekend.
I can get xplan pricing on the GT500 - its a touch under $45k for the base. |
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09-08-2011, 11:27 AM | #25 |
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Never thought about that. The tuned 335d numbers are very impressive without sacrificing gas mileage. Go for a 335d!
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09-08-2011, 11:30 AM | #26 |
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All you have to do to decide is do a roll-on from 75-100 and compare how each car feels at those speeds. You will quickly realize why you should get one of your choices and not the other (I'm not alluding to acceleration).
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09-08-2011, 12:25 PM | #29 |
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No way in hell you will be able to drive the GT500 in the snow -- better get a winter beater if you plan to buy the Ford
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09-13-2011, 09:28 PM | #32 |
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I spend time weekly with a few Mustang club members while they are modding their cars. One of my good friends has a GT 500 that is pushing over 600 rwhp. It is a spectacular car to ride in. Probably the fastest car I have been in but I would not be able to have it as a daily driver. Too rough, harsh and powerful. He has a truck for a daily driver and loves my car for the Jeckyl and Hide with the M button mode. I'd love to have a GT500 or better yet a LS Boss for a mod car because the parts are so cheap and easy to install but I'll take my M3 for everything else.
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09-13-2011, 09:59 PM | #33 |
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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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