Mustang GT vs 370z Edmunds.

[NomisR]

NomisR:  In the Edmunds testing, the Mustang with its sport package stopped from 60 MPH in 107 feet, the 350Z with its sport package stopped from 60 MPH in 108 feet.

Some have noted the front dive of the Mustang when braked hard in the video--that works for me if it can stop a foot shorter than a lighter, no-slouch, two-seat sportscar equipped with a sport package.
 
A little front-end dive beats a little front-end impact any day, any time where I come from...

I prefer not having any nose diving when I brake.  It means too much weight transfer to the front and may result in brake fade. 

[Raza]

With the more sculpted door panels and the little upkick in the rear quarter panels just behind the doors, I actually think the new one is more dramatic to look at than the '05-'09.

Whatever flips your switch, as they say.

But mind you, for a very long time, I hated the S197.  There are probably dozens of posts circa 2004 or 5 from me on this very forum calling it hideous, retro, derivative, and saying that I like the 04 car better.  Now I desperately want one.  Maybe I'll warm to this new model the same way.

[SVT666]

Whatever flips your switch, as they say.

But mind you, for a very long time, I hated the S197.  There are probably dozens of posts circa 2004 or 5 from me on this very forum calling it hideous, retro, derivative, and saying that I like the 04 car better.  Now I desperately want one.  Maybe I'll warm to this new model the same way.

I still prefer the '05-'09 as well, though I do really like the new one.  I know that in a year or so, it will switch, but until then I still prefer the current Stang...especially the GT500KR.

[Cobra93]

Whatever flips your switch, as they say.

But mind you, for a very long time, I hated the S197.  There are probably dozens of posts circa 2004 or 5 from me on this very forum calling it hideous, retro, derivative, and saying that I like the 04 car better.  Now I desperately want one.  Maybe I'll warm to this new model the same way.

How desperately?

[Raza]

How desperately?

I can't afford it.

[Cobra93]

I can't afford it.

Oh well.   I hate to put it on eBay because of the "won't pay much for anything" mentality there. Guess I'll list it locally.

[Raza]

Oh well.   I hate to put it on eBay because of the "won't pay much for anything" mentality there. Guess I'll list it locally.

Is it a stick?

Aren't you in Canada?

How much?

It's a coupe, right?

[Cobra93]

Is it a stick?

Aren't you in Canada?

How much?

It's a coupe, right?

'05 GT Premium, Mineral Gray, black leather, stick, interior upgrade package. 7K miles. Garage stored. Still smells new. It's in my sig pic. I'm in NW Mississippi. Wanting $18K or so.

[Raza]

'05 GT Premium, Mineral Gray, black leather, stick, interior upgrade package. 7K miles. Garage stored. Still smells new. It's in my sig pic. I'm in NW Mississippi. Wanting $18K or so.

Then who the hell am I thinking of who lives in Canada?  Oh right, FordSVT.  What happened to that guy?

At that price, I definitely can't afford it though.  Pull out that 8, though, and we can make a deal. 

Best of luck with the sale.  Why are you getting rid of it?

[Cobra93]

Then who the hell am I thinking of who lives in Canada?  Oh right, FordSVT.  What happened to that guy?

At that price, I definitely can't afford it though.  Pull out that 8, though, and we can make a deal. 

Best of luck with the sale.  Why are you getting rid of it?

Mid life crisis. Time for a Corvette. 

[Raza]

Mid life crisis. Time for a Corvette. 

Good luck.  At least it's not a sad sale. 

[Cobra93]

Good luck.  At least it's not a sad sale. 

Nope. I enjoyed it. Somebody's gonna get a nice ride.

[S204STi]

Then who the hell am I thinking of who lives in Canada?  Oh right, FordSVT.  What happened to that guy?

He decided we were too immature for him.  Sort of ironic.

[NomisR]

Nope. I enjoyed it. Somebody's gonna get a nice ride.

Sloppy seconds?

[SVT666]

Nope. I enjoyed it. Somebody's gonna get a nice ride.

You didn't enjoy it.  You never drove it.  7000 miles in 4 years?  How do you drive a Mustang GT less then 2000 miles a year?

[TBR]

You didn't enjoy it.  You never drove it.  7000 miles in 4 years?  How do you drive a Mustang GT less then 2000 miles a year?

No kidding, and I thought he was a sales guy yet I see no mention of a company car.

[Cobra93]

You didn't enjoy it.  You never drove it.  7000 miles in 4 years?  How do you drive a Mustang GT less then 2000 miles a year?

I work at home, therefore no commuting mileage. I don't drive it in nasty weather. I drive it when I want to drive.

[Cobra93]

No kidding, and I thought he was a sales guy yet I see no mention of a company car.

2002 PT Cruiser. Lots of miles on that one.

[TBR]

2002 PT Cruiser. Lots of miles on that one.

Actually, I vaguely recall that now. Just out of curiosity, how many?

[Cobra93]

Actually, I vaguely recall that now. Just out of curiosity, how many?

81K. I started my business by going out and calling on prospects, first with my wife's old Saturn and then with the PT. As I devoted more time to internet marketing, I drove less every year. And sorry to dissappoint you guys, but whatever replaces the Mustang won't get a lot of miles on it either.

[The Pirate]

You're in the remanufactured engine business, right?  How is business for you right now?

[TBR]

81K. I started my business by going out and calling on prospects, first with my wife's old Saturn and then with the PT. As I devoted more time to internet marketing, I drove less every year. And sorry to dissappoint you guys, but whatever replaces the Mustang won't get a lot of miles on it either.

Well that's practically brand new, you disappointed me.

High mileage cars are always interesting to me, to just see how they handled extreme use. My theory is that it all comes down to maintenance more than make or model, my Prelude has over 350,000 miles on it and I wouldn't hesitate to take it on a long trip.

Does your business have a web site, if so, what's the address? PM me if you'd prefer, if the Prelude ever needs a new engine (its second has about 120k on it), it'd be nice to buy one from someone I know.

[Cobra93]

You're in the remanufactured engine business, right?  How is business for you right now?

It's booming. Gone are the days when any swinging dick with bad credit could walk into a dealership with $1 down and drive out in a new car. Now they fix their old car. 

[Cobra93]

Well that's practically brand new, you disappointed me.

High mileage cars are always interesting to me, to just see how they handled extreme use. My theory is that it all comes down to maintenance more than make or model, my Prelude has over 350,000 miles on it and I wouldn't hesitate to take it on a long trip.

I put about as many on the Saturn before I got the PT. I have some pretty good insight on how long engines hold up based on my sales. Although I'm very conscientuous about my maintenance, I'm not expecting a lot from the 2.4 in the PT. I get a lot of calls on that engine.

Does your business have a web site, if so, what's the address? PM me if you'd prefer, if the Prelude ever needs a new engine (its second has about 120k on it), it'd be nice to buy one from someone I know.

One of my websites is in my profile info.

[SVT666]

81K. I started my business by going out and calling on prospects, first with my wife's old Saturn and then with the PT. As I devoted more time to internet marketing, I drove less every year. And sorry to dissappoint you guys, but whatever replaces the Mustang won't get a lot of miles on it either.

Personally I think you should hold onto the Mustang until the economy turns around.  You'll be able to get more for it at that time.  Most 2005 Mustang GT's are going for about $18K and they have way more miles on them.  If I was in the market right now, I would hop on a plane and take that car off your hands.

[Cobra93]

Personally I think you should hold onto the Mustang until the economy turns around.  You'll be able to get more for it at that time.  Most 2005 Mustang GT's are going for about $18K and they have way more miles on them.  If I was in the market right now, I would hop on a plane and take that car off your hands.

You've got a good point. However, the economy is keeping down the price of cars I want to buy, so it's sort of a wash. If I wait till the economy turns around, I'll also be paying more for it's replacement. I wish you were in the market. I'd like to see it go to somebody who would appreciate it.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Mid life crisis. Time for a Corvette. 

Smart man!  After you pick up your C6 you can trade your "2 wheeled minivan" for a Gixxer! 

[TBR]

Personally I think you should hold onto the Mustang until the economy turns around.  You'll be able to get more for it at that time.  Most 2005 Mustang GT's are going for about $18K and they have way more miles on them.  If I was in the market right now, I would hop on a plane and take that car off your hands.

The economy is driving up the prices of used cars while driving down the prices of new cars.

[Soup DeVille]

The economy is driving up the prices of used cars while driving down the prices of new cars.

Not all of them. "Toy" cars like Corvettes are pretty good bargains used right now, because a lot of people are unloading that third car.

[TBR]

Not all of them. "Toy" cars like Corvettes are pretty good bargains used right now, because a lot of people are unloading that third car.

That makes sense.