2011 Mustang GT 5.0

[the Teuton]

Not the current Mustang. It's way better than a STD.

I hate to say it, but you might be right.

[Onslaught]

Put together as well?  The Mustang is one of the most reliable vehicles on the market.  I think it ranked top 3 last year.  The materials might not be as nice as the Infiniti, but the Infiniti doesn't have 412 hp, the V8 rumble, the handling, and the badass mofo styling.  I've debated getting a G35 Coupe, but I keep coming back to the Mustang no matter how inferior the dash plastic is.  

I'm not a dash stroker, I'm a tire smoker.

That was lame.

I am a dash stroker to a point. I'm a fit and finish person too. Inside and out. I also know how ford puts their stuff together and I'm not their #1 fan on how they do some stuff. I'm not a hp person either so saying "412 hp" like it's a big deal to me isn't doing much.

All that said I actually do like the current Mustang. I'm just thinking that the price is getting a little too high.

I wouldn't put a Mustang in the top of that list in handling either. It's better than what most people give it credit for but it's not the best in that price range.

[Rich]

I am a dash stroker to a point. I'm a fit and finish person too. Inside and out. I also know how ford puts their stuff together and I'm not their #1 fan on how they do some stuff. I'm not a hp person either so saying "412 hp" like it's a big deal to me isn't doing much.

All that said I actually do like the current Mustang. I'm just thinking that the price is getting a little too high.

I wouldn't put a Mustang in the top of that list in handling either. It's better than what most people give it credit for but it's not the best in that price range.

so if you don't care about hp and you think the price is getting too high, get the V6.  Almost the same performance as the last V8 for a grand or two less than the 2005 Mustang GT cost

[Onslaught]

so if you don't care about hp and you think the price is getting too high, get the V6.  Almost the same performance as the last V8 for a grand or two less than the 2005 Mustang GT cost

I could never do that. If I was going to get a Mustang then it would have to be a V8. It's the whole point of the thing.

[Vinsanity]

I could never do that. If I was going to get a Mustang then it would have to be a V8. It's the whole point of the thing.

+1. Even in this day and age of 300 hp V6 pony cars, these cars will always be meant for a V8.

[Onslaught]

+1. Even in this day and age of 300 hp V6 pony cars, these cars will always be meant for a V8.

In my head I know they V6 ones are good cars now. But in my heart I could never own one. They don't look, sound or go as good.
If I pulled next to a V8 Mustang in my V6 one then I'd know my life was a little less than I wanted.

Not that I'm getting a Mustang.

[Rich]

I could never do that. If I was going to get a Mustang then it would have to be a V8. It's the whole point of the thing.

So you wanted them to leave the old V8 in it then to keep costs down?  You're not making any sense

[Onslaught]

So you wanted them to leave the old V8 in it then to keep costs down?  You're not making any sense

This Price is taken from other Mustang post so I assume it's correct.

2011 Mustang GT convertible (Premium) ? $38,695


No way in fucking hell I'd ever pay almost 40K for a Ford Mustang Convertible. It's not worth it.

[Rich]

Are there other 4 place convertibles you'd rather have for 38k?

[the Teuton]

Are there other 4 place convertibles you'd rather have for 38k?

What's the going rate for a 9-3 Aero? There's also the 128i (base price ~$35k) and 135i ($40,350).

[SVT666]

What's the going rate for a 9-3 Aero? There's also the 128i (base price ~$35k) and 135i ($40,350).

And the Mustang wastes all three of them.

[the Teuton]

And the Mustang wastes all three of them.

I'm not so sure about the 135i. That car was underrated from the factory.

[SVT666]

I'm not so sure about the 135i. That car was underrated from the factory.

Waste is too strong of a word.  Wait until spring when the 5.0L is in the Mustang though.

Lightning Lap Times
Mustang GT (315 hp) 3:13.3
BMW 135i 3:13.7

[the Teuton]

Waste is too strong of a word.  Wait until spring when the 5.0L is in the Mustang though.

Lightning Lap Times
Mustang GT (315 hp) 3:13.3
BMW 135i 3:13.7

Okay, it's a relative bargain. But it's still expensive.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I'll take the 135i for no reason other than this thread is lame.

[Raza]

I just don't really like the styling of this current Mustang much.  I think I'd rather have an Evo. 

[S204STi]

I hate to say it, but you might be right.

Current STI, much like the first WRX, was quickly overmatched.  Needs some serious work IMO.  I still like it anyway.

Turbo flat 6  maybe?

[the Teuton]

Current STI, much like the first WRX, was quickly overmatched.  Needs some serious work IMO.  I still like it anyway.

Turbo flat 6  maybe?

Moar b00st. 350 hp would solve all of that car's problems that the Spec. C suspension doesn't.

[SVT666]

I just don't really like the styling of this current Mustang much.  I think I'd rather have an Evo. 

You'll warm up to it the same way you did with the '05.  In my opinion, Ford addressed every issue I had with the previous design.  The only thing that I prefer on the old car is the rear bumper...but only other drivers will be looking at that, so who cares. 

[sportyaccordy]

Moar b00st. 350 hp would solve all of that car's problems that the Spec. C suspension doesn't.

Yep... HP ratings are really an asterisked term on a turbo performance car.

[the Teuton]

Yep... HP ratings are really an asterisked term on a turbo performance car.

If that little engine spooled up like the BMW turbo engines, I don't think we'd be talking about it. Those things are monsters, and they pull like diesels.

[giant_mtb]

No offense, but why do you keep posting so many fucking articles that quote the same damn price?  We get it. We read it the first time.

[SVT666]

No offense, but why do you keep posting so many fucking articles that quote the same damn price?  We get it. We read it the first time.

No shit eh?

[S204STi]

Ah, so you have a serious man-crush on Cougs and feel like he shares your obsession?

[giant_mtb]

giant_mtb:  Sure, you got it the first time.  No one thinks you wouldn't.  So have most others.  But it hasn't sunk in on BlowCougs yet.  Besides, it's not an additional posting--it's an edit to the existing posting.  BlowCougs reads only every third word, and only comprehends a tenth or less of those.  In fact, even after reading something three times he remains generally clueless.  OTOH, some of it must be sinking in--he's been sorta absent from this thread since it was announced that the 2011 Mustang GT weighs in at 3603 lbs.  The Nethead ain't saying this is clear-cut cause and effect, but...

Nethead: I'm pretty sure "BlowCougs" can read, otherwise he probably wouldn't exist on this forum. lulz.

[giant_mtb]

K.  Whatever pops a tent in your pants, man.

[SVT666]

The more Cougs posts, the more I think he's a character rather then a real person.

[GoCougs]

Wow, creepy. Certain I've owned The Nethead 34 ways from Sunday on every single jihad he's ever undertaken, but it doesn't warrant such obsession.

Seriously, it's enough to make a guy think about leaving a forum.

[S204STi]

Au contraire--it aggravates BlowCougs intensely.  That's reason enough in my book

The fact that you post things just for his edification makes me wonder if you should just send him PMs instead of flooding the forum with flame bait?

[S204STi]

Wow, creepy. Certain I've owned The Nethead 34 ways from Sunday on every single jihad he's ever undertaken, but it doesn't warrant such obsession.

Seriously, it's enough to make a guy think about leaving a forum.

Creepy indeed.  I wonder if he also has Google's street view of your home in front of his desk, with hearts all around it?