Pandemonium!...

[mazda6er]

It's muscle car time! Let the games begin. (The post title is a variation of a "Ghostbusters" quote for those who aren't privy to that info.)  :D

[ifcar]

The Mustang is the value leader, and the GTO doesn't handle all that well, but I went with the Pontiac. Much nicer interior (seats and quality) and more power, and it isn't much more comparably-equipped.

I'm assuming this is V8 vs. V8 though, otherwise I'd go with a base Mustang V6 and save $11,000 or so.  

[Fire It Up]

The Mustang is the value leader, and the GTO doesn't handle all that well, but I went with the Pontiac. Much nicer interior (seats and quality) and more power, and it isn't much more comparably-equipped.

I'm assuming this is V8 vs. V8 though, otherwise I'd go with a base Mustang V6 and save $11,000 or so.

So like ifcar.

[mazda6er]

The Mustang is the value leader, and the GTO doesn't handle all that well, but I went with the Pontiac. Much nicer interior (seats and quality) and more power, and it isn't much more comparably-equipped.

I'm assuming this is V8 vs. V8 though, otherwise I'd go with a base Mustang V6 and save $11,000 or so.

C'mon man. Let's assume they're both loaded.  :P  

[Fire It Up]

Mustang, because its aftermaket is hot and they got a few good body mods.


like that!

[Raghavan]

Goat because it looks like a cavalier.

[MX793]

Mustang.  The GTO is a really nice car, but I'm a sucker for the classic Mustang styling cues.

[mazda6er]

Mustang, because its aftermaket is hot and they got a few good body mods.


like that!

That's a bit much Steve.  :D  

[ifcar]

The Mustang is the value leader, and the GTO doesn't handle all that well, but I went with the Pontiac. Much nicer interior (seats and quality) and more power, and it isn't much more comparably-equipped.

I'm assuming this is V8 vs. V8 though, otherwise I'd go with a base Mustang V6 and save $11,000 or so.

C'mon man. Let's assume they're both loaded.  :P

I had, I didn't vote Mustang.

For the record though, at $30K, I wouldn't buy either.  

[mazda6er]

The Mustang is the value leader, and the GTO doesn't handle all that well, but I went with the Pontiac. Much nicer interior (seats and quality) and more power, and it isn't much more comparably-equipped.

I'm assuming this is V8 vs. V8 though, otherwise I'd go with a base Mustang V6 and save $11,000 or so.

C'mon man. Let's assume they're both loaded.  :P

I had, I didn't vote Mustang.

For the record though, at $30K, I wouldn't buy either.

If you had $30k you wanted to spend, neither is a bad choice, depending on personal taste of course.

[ifcar]

First of all, I cannot ever see myself spending $30,000 on a car. And even if I did, it would be something used.  

[mazda6er]

You can buy one hell of a used car for $30K.

[ifcar]

I'd never spend that much anyway. I can't see ever going over $10k not counting inflation, and probably won't go past $7K.  

[Run Away]

GTO FTW.

[Raghavan]

I'd never spend that much anyway. I can't see ever going over $10k not counting inflation, and probably won't go past $7K.

In your whole lifetime??? :o  

[footoflead]

Mustang, Because i'm a die hard mustang fan, and always will be,
1. there's a great after market for them
2. Both the older models and newer look good (with a few exceptions in the middle)
3. Even my dads V6 kicks @$$

I like the GTO, but if i had the choice, i would have to go with the mustang B)




Need i say more  

[ifcar]

I'd never spend that much anyway. I can't see ever going over $10k not counting inflation, and probably won't go past $7K.

In your whole lifetime??? :o

Why should I need to? Cheap cars are getting better and better, there is great selection under $7,000.  

[footoflead]

I'd never spend that much anyway. I can't see ever going over $10k not counting inflation, and probably won't go past $7K.

In your whole lifetime??? :o

Why should I need to? Cheap cars are getting better and better, there is great selection under $7,000.

I sure hope so, since 7K so the most my parents will spend on my first car (if they ever get me one )

[Raghavan]

I'd never spend that much anyway. I can't see ever going over $10k not counting inflation, and probably won't go past $7K.

In your whole lifetime??? :o

Why should I need to? Cheap cars are getting better and better, there is great selection under $7,000.

I sure hope so, since 7K so the most my parents will spend on my first car (if they ever get me one )

There are lots of great, RWD cars for under $7k.  

[footoflead]

I'd never spend that much anyway. I can't see ever going over $10k not counting inflation, and probably won't go past $7K.

In your whole lifetime??? :o

Why should I need to? Cheap cars are getting better and better, there is great selection under $7,000.

I sure hope so, since 7K so the most my parents will spend on my first car (if they ever get me one )

There are lots of great, RWD cars for under $7k.

Right now my lists consists of

Datsun 240Z/280Z something along those lines-sean would be proud
RX7
Miata :crossing fingers:
1st gen MR2-sure their a little boxy, but there pretty damn fast
and it just goes on and on

[Raghavan]

I'd never spend that much anyway. I can't see ever going over $10k not counting inflation, and probably won't go past $7K.

In your whole lifetime??? :o

Why should I need to? Cheap cars are getting better and better, there is great selection under $7,000.

I sure hope so, since 7K so the most my parents will spend on my first car (if they ever get me one )

There are lots of great, RWD cars for under $7k.

Right now my lists consists of

Datsun 240Z/280Z something along those lines-sean would be proud
RX7
Miata :crossing fingers:
1st gen MR2-sure their a little boxy, but there pretty damn fast
and it just goes on and on

There ya go.  

[Tom]

Such a hard choice.  I'll go with the GTO for now for sleeper looks and a better engine, but that could easily change.

[Raza]

This is a toughie.  The GTO is clearly the more mature, more stylish, faster and better handling car, but the Mustang is cheaper, nearly as fast, and the "it" car right now.  It handles fairly well, and modifications are easy and cheap.  With an MRT supercharger, you'd have spent less money than the GTO and gotten more power in a lighter package.

I love the GTO, but honestly, I have to go with the lighter car that's a better value.

[Run Away]

You guys praising the Mustang aftermarket don't realize that the GTO aftermarket is also quite large, almost as big. Especially for the engine (I'd wager it's just as if not bigger).

[footoflead]

You guys praising the Mustang aftermarket don't realize that the GTO aftermarket is also quite large, almost as big. Especially for the engine (I'd wager it's just as if not bigger).

:shrug: it might be as large, but i dont think its as tested and proven...

And as several people already said, with just a few mods the mustang is more powerful and lighter and better handling, etc

[Run Away]

As tested and proven?

The '05 is basically a clean slate design (sure it's based on the LS/S type/Tbird, but still modified a bit).

The Holden Monaro's platform has been around, relatively unchanged since '97 at least. The LS series of V8 engines has been around for much longer too.

You're seriously think that?

[93JC]

(The post title is a variation of a "Ghostbusters" quote for those who aren't privy to that info.)  :D

"This city is headed for a disaster of biblical proportions."
"What do you mean, biblical?"
"What he means is Old Testament, Mr. Mayor... real Wrath-of-God-type stuff. Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies."
"Rivers and seas boiling!"
"Forty years of darkness, earthquakes, volcanos."
"The dead rising from the grave!"
"Human sacrifice, dogs and cats, living together... mass hysteria!"

 

[Raghavan]

(The post title is a variation of a "Ghostbusters" quote for those who aren't privy to that info.)  :D

"This city is headed for a disaster of biblical proportions."
"What do you mean, biblical?"
"What he means is Old Testament, Mr. Mayor... real Wrath-of-God-type stuff. Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies."
"Rivers and seas boiling!"
"Forty years of darkness, earthquakes, volcanos."
"The dead rising from the grave!"
"Human sacrifice, dogs and cats, living together... mass hysteria!"

how do you know all this stuff? :blink:  

[93JC]

I've seen Ghostbusters about a bajillion times.

[Raghavan]

I've seen Ghostbusters about a bajillion times.

I see. What was that movie you said was really good? Goonies?