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Old 07-27-17, 10:49 AM
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mine was in the $50's as well.. Have cars become too expensive and have surpassed the average income of the average person? I know there has always been niche cars who were out of the reach of most, but to me it seems like the average car may cost more than the average person can afford.
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Old 07-27-17, 11:15 AM
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you can make the car as stripped or as decked out as you want, it starts at 35k for a GT, can balloon to 50k. Dont option out a porsche if you dont like sticker shock. Find another car that is his capable from the factory for this price. Japanese nor euro brands cant touch the performance cars like this have for this price.
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Originally Posted by Johnhav430
What do folks think about the 4 cyl.? I've kinda warmed up to the turbo 4's as a general statement (nowadays you can have your max torque as early as 1400 rpm and the curve is flat),
I did a write-up (but not a full-review) on the turbo-4 version.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...-ecoboost.html
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Old 05-09-18, 02:23 PM
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475rwhp with I/H/E + tune
508rwhp with I/H/E + tune + E85

engine is underrated

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Old 05-09-18, 02:28 PM
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Goodness. 10 years ago the Shelby GT500 (2008) with it's supercharged 5.4L was making 500hp. This is the stock engine with a couple bolt-ons and a tune NATURALLY ASPIRATED. Well played Ford, well played.
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No way I’m paying $50k for a Mustang unless it’s a GT350. You can still find these under $40k for 2018

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1cbccdf2

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Old 05-10-18, 01:59 PM
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You dont have to fully load it.

Thats a base GT with performance package. Premium package is worth it
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
No way I’m paying $50k for a Mustang unless it’s a GT350. You can still find these under $40k for 2018

http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/1cbccdf2

only 35k for that v8 Limited slip diff beauty, wow... why would anyone buy an rc350 starting over 43k?






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Old 05-12-18, 10:48 AM
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^^ lmao, I've been to MacKenzie Ford several times. My Grandparents buy all their cars there hah.
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Old 05-14-18, 12:44 AM
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When I get back to the States next week, I'm going to test drive a GT premium 6-speed. Hope I won't have to trade in my Q50 already! :X
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Test drove a 18' Mustang GT today:

- Mustang GT (Base w/ 10 speed auto, 3.15 rear axle): very disappointed overall! ****ty interior, cramped rear, and worse of all (and strangely enough), no torque down low. Was very surprised given all the recent hype, but it had good mid-range punch. Left shaking my head how anemic and cheap it felt, even for a $33k car (discounted $5k).

Overall, was not impressed but people are telling my I should of driven the drag pack with 3.55 axle. Will try again maybe next week.



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with that dinky screen it looks bad but with the bigger one (and maybe there's other trim differences, i think it looks pretty good...

but it's never going to be mistaken for a luxury car!

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what do you expect when you get the base model and 3.15 gearing? Youre right 0-60 in 3.9 is anemic. Premium + Performance package to get michelin PS4S tires, 3.73 torsen, and the car is on a whole new level

price escalates for a decked out one such as this one: Premium + LCD gauges and upgraded audio + Perf Pack


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agreed, gearing is so important for take off
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
Youre right 0-60 in 3.9 is anemic.
3.9 is anemic?
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