Chris S

All of my vehicles were bought that way, ex. for my Super Duke for which I had a super low or 0% financing offer for the first year.

RC 94

You two aren't the only ones. I think they look really good.

hirev

So the GT can keep up with the M3 and for 1/2 the cost....ok....i think they appeal to two different markets and a comparrison is just a way of saying if you buy a GT you get M3 performance...ok bang for the buck goes to the mustang.

I have owned two MGT's and loved them both and hated them both. What i loved was the V8 sound, the usable back seat for kids, the features and most of all the cost. What I hated was the quality-fit and finish, which in the end compelled me to dump both cars within the first two years of ownership, just plain crap.

Now I am a mustang fan, I look at them and think about owning just one more, giving Ford another chance. I also lust after the M3, this version and the last version, both wonderful cars...but the cost is what kills me....upkeep after warranty and what it costs to buy a new one.

So i can happily say I will stick with my S2000 and my Acura TL 6 speed nav till I see better cars for less money than the cost of either of these things. In the case of the acura i want rwd next time, in the case of the S2000 show me a better roadster and I will buy it...i know a boxster S but look at the cost...just kills me to think about spending that much money as well....

nice job ford, next bmw will be with less cyl and maybe a turbo.

MrClean

Even so, this was an impressive display by the Ford Mustang GT 5.0.

Fanman

I actually rented a Mustang GT 5.0 this week. I had gotten a rental for a friend (whose car was hit by a drunk driver parked in front of my house), and had originally gotten a "midsize" from Budget Rent a Car, which would have turned out to by a Hyundai Elantra. When the rep. picked me up, he offered me the Mustang for "only $5 extra a day." Said usually it was a $100/day rental. I couldn't resist. It's a silver automatic with a white interior (I would have gotten it in black personally). Back in the day I had the 260 hp convertible 04'

In driving this car for a few days I have to say :

1. The new engine is way more powerful than the 260 hp version I had. Plenty of power. Effortless passing power.
2. The new automatic is a bit more responsive (my old car had this tendency where it would hesitate for a second to downshift when you step on it).
3. Interior fit & finish is definately a level above the old Mustangs. But still not close to the Germans. Some hard plastic. I would definately recommend to get the "upgraded interior." The standard interior seats are still a bit cheapy.
4. Brakes are still marginal. Would definately get the upgraded brake package, or aftermarket pads & SS Brake lines.

Overall it's a nice car. I don't think I would have an issue buying a convertible & driving it around as a DD car with some power.

Penforhire

I haven't been a fan of the look of the 3-series since the e90 (which I bought, lol). So the M3 looks do almost nothing for me. The Mustang looks at least get a rise in my pulse. Not so crazy, just personal tastes.

Oh, and can't wait for a similar test of the Boss (and price please!). From Randy's obvious complaints in the linked article, if they adjust the suspension and shifter correctly Boss will indeed be Boss!

**Jay-V**

Time value of money my friend. Why would I want to drop $60K in a depreciating asset such as a BMW M3 when I could invest that $60K? Even at a 4% rate of return, I'm still on the positive. Then I could lease the M3 and use it as a write off as well.

Or why not take advantage of 1.9% APR that BMW had to offer? That's almost free money right there

blkwidow

So funny how people think it's a matter of just choosing one. I think we all know which car we'd have if we had mad money to spare in the bank. I think some of you people are missing the point with comments like "I'd rather have the M3".

Also, comparing interiors?? Are you guys serious?

rnye

Fourth. The 1 series is probably one of the most beautiful cars I've seen to date.

Definitely BMW's finest.



Stunning.

i_heart_my_DB8

[QUOTE=rnye,Aug 26 2010, 03:47 PM]Fourth.