Ultra short review:the Mustang 5.0
06-30-10, 05:38 PM
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U know something guys, I've never had the pleasure of owning a high class car like a Benz, Lex, Audi or BMW. My wallet has only been able to reach into the "Lower Class Group". I've owned in order of owning my 1st car a "89" 2dr Sentra, "97" 200 SX SE-R, "98" Eclipse GS-T, 2003 Neon SRT-4 450hp-470lbs, and now my 2009 G8 GT.
All the cars mentioned, I've had/having great experiences with and great reliabilty. They weren't the best cars to look at but got me where I had to go.
My Point: I"ve had quiet a few friends with way nicer cars growing up and they had more car problems with there 3-4 times higher priced cars then my lil grocery getters. They would call me to pick them up or give them rides while there cars got fixed. That being said, I think the new 5.0 will outlast the M3 reliability wise and way less expensive to fix.
Now if I was wealthy, I'd say the Heck with it, give me the new TT M5, SL 65 AMG Black Series, Audi R8 and LFA
But since I'm not, taking me to your Specials please
All the cars mentioned, I've had/having great experiences with and great reliabilty. They weren't the best cars to look at but got me where I had to go.
My Point: I"ve had quiet a few friends with way nicer cars growing up and they had more car problems with there 3-4 times higher priced cars then my lil grocery getters. They would call me to pick them up or give them rides while there cars got fixed. That being said, I think the new 5.0 will outlast the M3 reliability wise and way less expensive to fix.
Now if I was wealthy, I'd say the Heck with it, give me the new TT M5, SL 65 AMG Black Series, Audi R8 and LFA
But since I'm not, taking me to your Specials please
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06-30-10, 06:24 PM
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Eclipse GS-T is so badass. Was 99 the last year they made GS-t?
U know something guys, I've never had the pleasure of owning a high class car like a Benz, Lex, Audi or BMW. My wallet has only been able to reach into the "Lower Class Group". I've owned in order of owning my 1st car a "89" 2dr Sentra, "97" 200 SX SE-R, 99 Eclipse GS-T, 2003 Neon SRT-4 450hp-470lbs, and now my 2009 G8 GT.
All the cars mentioned, I've had/having great experiences with and great reliabilty. They weren't the best cars to look at but got me where I had to go.
My Point: I"ve had quiet a few friends with way nicer cars growing up and they had more car problems with there 3-4 times higher priced cars then my lil grocery getters. They would call me to pick them up or give them rides while there cars got fixed. That being said, I think the new 5.0 will outlast the M3 reliability wise and way less expensive to fix.
Now if I was wealthy, I'd say the Heck with it, give me the new TT M5, SL 65 AMG Black Series, Audi R8 and LFA But since I'm not, taking me to your Specials please
All the cars mentioned, I've had/having great experiences with and great reliabilty. They weren't the best cars to look at but got me where I had to go.
My Point: I"ve had quiet a few friends with way nicer cars growing up and they had more car problems with there 3-4 times higher priced cars then my lil grocery getters. They would call me to pick them up or give them rides while there cars got fixed. That being said, I think the new 5.0 will outlast the M3 reliability wise and way less expensive to fix.
Now if I was wealthy, I'd say the Heck with it, give me the new TT M5, SL 65 AMG Black Series, Audi R8 and LFA
But since I'm not, taking me to your Specials please
06-30-10, 06:26 PM
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You should hear the Camaro SS. I would drop the car into neutral while rolling down the strip in Waikiki and rev it up. Many people at the lights would yell "Rev it up!!". It was a blast. The torque was awesome as well. The car pulls in the same gear like I dropped 2 gears in my GS
06-30-10, 06:28 PM
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06-30-10, 06:46 PM
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09-11-10, 06:15 PM
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I dont know, i just drove the 5.0 and was not impressed. I think my cts-v had more power and just plain meanness when you flored it than the mustang does. Yea it is fast but i dont belive it is made out to what everyone said, just my opinon.
09-11-10, 06:45 PM
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I'm just really glad to see that an American brand can make an affordable competitor to the European powerhouses of M and AMG
09-11-10, 10:45 PM
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I spent three days in July flogging the new '11 GT 5.0 Convertible.
First, I will say it is surely a winner in the performance "bang for the buck" category.
After that it get's much more gray for myself. Yes, the interior has been improved. But still not anywhere near the Tier 1 competitors. The leather (pleather?) was nice with the white stitching. The gauges looked retro, but looked like a 5 year old had painted them onto the plastic. There was no telescopic steering wheel and the seats were a complete joke. You could literally feel yourself sliding around when pushing the car (and I didn't really get to work it that hard).
The automatic transmission was another issue. I would expect that the manual would be a much more entertaining drive, because the auto was flat out lame. Yes it was respectably smooth, but if you're driving a performance automobile it would sure be nice to be able to put it into the rpm range you were looking for....ie. paddles or at least a stick that you can move in and out a la the F 8 speed, DCT, PDK, etc.
The exhaust sound was much more tame than I would expect out of an American muscle car. The performance was ok. Didn't feel as fast as my F, it almost felt like turbo lag trying to move it. When pushed into a corner at higher speed (ie. 170 km/h) it had nowhere near the stability of my F, so I would assume far less than an M3. I'm curious as to what the stock tires are. This one had Pirelli PZero Nero's which are A/S and not true performance tires. It was decent in a straight line.
Power top was quick and efficient. Trunk space was very good for a convertible. Stereo was decent.
Overall, like I said earlier, a good "bang for the buck" car, but still not a true competitor to the M3/C63/IS F if luxury is any consideration.
First, I will say it is surely a winner in the performance "bang for the buck" category.
After that it get's much more gray for myself. Yes, the interior has been improved. But still not anywhere near the Tier 1 competitors. The leather (pleather?) was nice with the white stitching. The gauges looked retro, but looked like a 5 year old had painted them onto the plastic. There was no telescopic steering wheel and the seats were a complete joke. You could literally feel yourself sliding around when pushing the car (and I didn't really get to work it that hard).
The automatic transmission was another issue. I would expect that the manual would be a much more entertaining drive, because the auto was flat out lame. Yes it was respectably smooth, but if you're driving a performance automobile it would sure be nice to be able to put it into the rpm range you were looking for....ie. paddles or at least a stick that you can move in and out a la the F 8 speed, DCT, PDK, etc.
The exhaust sound was much more tame than I would expect out of an American muscle car. The performance was ok. Didn't feel as fast as my F, it almost felt like turbo lag trying to move it. When pushed into a corner at higher speed (ie. 170 km/h) it had nowhere near the stability of my F, so I would assume far less than an M3. I'm curious as to what the stock tires are. This one had Pirelli PZero Nero's which are A/S and not true performance tires. It was decent in a straight line.
Power top was quick and efficient. Trunk space was very good for a convertible. Stereo was decent.
Overall, like I said earlier, a good "bang for the buck" car, but still not a true competitor to the M3/C63/IS F if luxury is any consideration.
09-12-10, 07:00 AM
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Ahhh... my daily fix... thx!!!
And there is the TRUE difference in the segment... pure, hardcore, hairy- knuckled power vs luxury and sophistication...
And there is the TRUE difference in the segment... pure, hardcore, hairy- knuckled power vs luxury and sophistication...
09-12-10, 04:59 PM
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mustang bang for the buck is impressive.
but i don't like the guages where the speedo/tach are so far apart with the 4 liittle guages between.
but the car's definitely got 'grin factor'
but i don't like the guages where the speedo/tach are so far apart with the 4 liittle guages between.
but the car's definitely got 'grin factor'
09-12-10, 08:44 PM
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