Consolidate two cars to a Mustang?
08-23-2015, 10:54 AM
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But the motor - come on. 10 years old or not, what a motor. It still blows away most modern V8's in the industry.
08-23-2015, 11:11 AM
#42
The SS is more a collection of parts to make a v8 sedan then it is a focused effort by a team.
A 6.2 415hp motor is not a class leader though a great platform to modify due to its age. Lots of support out there. The stang 5.0 produces 443hp. The 6.2 also gets poor MPG.
I'll give you the SS is a sleeper. I am not sure how many of you have actually driven one and those that have driven were actually willing to spend the money. The manually and mag are great, they improve the car a lot. When I was shopping no mag was available.
I am still hung up on little things, like steering wheel looks cheap and off center. Funny seats with mental pointless incerts. Chrome on the outside trimming way too much of the car. My link, love it or hate it but my prior experiences with it out me in the hate it group.
What I liked was the motor, though old it was great. Exhaust sounds mean. Handling was good and the brakes solid.
Don't take me as saying it's not a good car, I would be interested to hear from folks who actually bought one chime in. I feel like we have entered into article debating here.
When you compare a madza5 or accord to the likes of a v8 sedan, I am at a loss. The Mazda and accord were built for the masses. GM will import a very small number of these cars from Australia.
A 6.2 415hp motor is not a class leader though a great platform to modify due to its age. Lots of support out there. The stang 5.0 produces 443hp. The 6.2 also gets poor MPG.
I'll give you the SS is a sleeper. I am not sure how many of you have actually driven one and those that have driven were actually willing to spend the money. The manually and mag are great, they improve the car a lot. When I was shopping no mag was available.
I am still hung up on little things, like steering wheel looks cheap and off center. Funny seats with mental pointless incerts. Chrome on the outside trimming way too much of the car. My link, love it or hate it but my prior experiences with it out me in the hate it group.
What I liked was the motor, though old it was great. Exhaust sounds mean. Handling was good and the brakes solid.
Don't take me as saying it's not a good car, I would be interested to hear from folks who actually bought one chime in. I feel like we have entered into article debating here.
When you compare a madza5 or accord to the likes of a v8 sedan, I am at a loss. The Mazda and accord were built for the masses. GM will import a very small number of these cars from Australia.
08-23-2015, 12:20 PM
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Not an owner myself, but having driven the G8 GT and having just been a passenger in a fellow S2ker's new SS w/ manual up in the mountains, I can say that it is a great driving car. It may not be for everyone, but it is one of the last stand outs in a dying breed of manual transmission sport sedans. Things like the steering wheel being off center aren't really noticeable imo, but the strong brakes, exhaust bark and overrun, and the way it corners at speed are.
08-23-2015, 01:01 PM
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The SS is more a collection of parts to make a v8 sedan then it is a focused effort by a team.
A 6.2 415hp motor is not a class leader though a great platform to modify due to its age. Lots of support out there. The stang 5.0 produces 443hp. The 6.2 also gets poor MPG.
I'll give you the SS is a sleeper. I am not sure how many of you have actually driven one and those that have driven were actually willing to spend the money. The manually and mag are great, they improve the car a lot. When I was shopping no mag was available.
I am still hung up on little things, like steering wheel looks cheap and off center. Funny seats with mental pointless incerts. Chrome on the outside trimming way too much of the car. My link, love it or hate it but my prior experiences with it out me in the hate it group.
What I liked was the motor, though old it was great. Exhaust sounds mean. Handling was good and the brakes solid.
Don't take me as saying it's not a good car, I would be interested to hear from folks who actually bought one chime in. I feel like we have entered into article debating here.
When you compare a madza5 or accord to the likes of a v8 sedan, I am at a loss. The Mazda and accord were built for the masses. GM will import a very small number of these cars from Australia.
A 6.2 415hp motor is not a class leader though a great platform to modify due to its age. Lots of support out there. The stang 5.0 produces 443hp. The 6.2 also gets poor MPG.
I'll give you the SS is a sleeper. I am not sure how many of you have actually driven one and those that have driven were actually willing to spend the money. The manually and mag are great, they improve the car a lot. When I was shopping no mag was available.
I am still hung up on little things, like steering wheel looks cheap and off center. Funny seats with mental pointless incerts. Chrome on the outside trimming way too much of the car. My link, love it or hate it but my prior experiences with it out me in the hate it group.
What I liked was the motor, though old it was great. Exhaust sounds mean. Handling was good and the brakes solid.
Don't take me as saying it's not a good car, I would be interested to hear from folks who actually bought one chime in. I feel like we have entered into article debating here.
When you compare a madza5 or accord to the likes of a v8 sedan, I am at a loss. The Mazda and accord were built for the masses. GM will import a very small number of these cars from Australia.
08-23-2015, 01:20 PM
#45
I have a 9 month old and a 3 year old in the back of my coupe.
I know a few others who do also...
Its done by plenty of people.
Don't be swayed, go to the dealership and see if the backseat has ample room for your needs.
Some people just aren't "2 car" people.
I know a few others who do also...
Its done by plenty of people.
Don't be swayed, go to the dealership and see if the backseat has ample room for your needs.
Some people just aren't "2 car" people.
08-23-2015, 03:20 PM
#47
2004 996 Turbo Cab (X50). Milltek exhaust.
2009 Mazda RX-8 R3. stock.
Sold my daily 2009 Cayenne GTS last year and drive a Ford truck now.
Enjoy the SRT
08-24-2015, 05:18 AM
#49
I think it's a natural progression of the conversation. The Mustang is definitely sportier than the SS and the Chrysler products being mentioned here, but for the way that 99% of people use these cars, the aforementioned are, for all intents and purposes, four door Mustang competitors.
08-24-2015, 05:22 AM
#50
Also, for anyone bashing Rob-2, I would say that I have never once felt like his comments surrounding the SRT vehicles were fanatical in nature. He makes a compelling case for a vehicle that many of us would overlook because, frankly, we have a lot of import loyalists and brand snobs on this board.
My current inclination is to have a boring car for going to work and a fun car for the weekend, but I can't fault anyone who wants to get the best of both worlds in a daily driver, and I admire the fact that Rob-2 stepped outside his comfort zone to find that experience, and then braved the inevitable flame wars by telling us all about it.
My current inclination is to have a boring car for going to work and a fun car for the weekend, but I can't fault anyone who wants to get the best of both worlds in a daily driver, and I admire the fact that Rob-2 stepped outside his comfort zone to find that experience, and then braved the inevitable flame wars by telling us all about it.