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Replaced my 07 IS350 with a 2011 mustang GT 6mt

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Old 11-02-11, 02:07 PM
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Default Replaced my 07 IS350 with a 2011 mustang GT 6mt

I can't believe Im even writing this but I I guess I crossed into the dark side. I've ALWAYS owned Japanese cars (5 evos, an sti, g35 coupe and is350). I have my 07 IS350 still for sale so it hasn't actually sold yet but yesterday I picked up a 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 6mt. Has Brembos, Nav, 19" wheels, HID's, leather. Only things I'm missing are the heated seats, sunroof and rear camera. It has 412hp and it feels GREAT. Very quick. I flew from NY to MI to get it and drove about 12 hours home making frequent stops. Got about 22-24 mpg.

My dads gf has an 07 conv mustang v6 and I hate it. It drives like ***** and everything in the interior feels SUPER cheap. I have to say this car is NOT like that. It drives great, feels very tight and the interior is nice. The nav IMO is much nicer than the IS nav. The picture is crisp and the nav works very well.

Plan is to put a 67mm turbo on it by spring/summer. Should be lowered with rims before end of summer!!





Old 11-02-11, 02:13 PM
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Yeah, the Sync system is pretty cool. Bet the bump up in HP has been hella fun! Nothing like tossing in a turbo on top on of it though...epic win! I still can't get over the overall look of the interior though of the new (and older) Stangs.

GL on the 350 sale...it's the exact model and color I have, minus I have a '06.
Old 11-02-11, 02:38 PM
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Great choice! I almost got the 5.0 before my 350 F-Sport but decided to stick with Luxury. If you are going to throw turbos on be sure to get a tranny upgrade because I have heard they put Chinese transmissions in the 6m/t. A guy with a 2010 Roush told me this lol. He looked like he knew what he was talking about.
Old 11-02-11, 03:16 PM
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Congrats on the buy, I'd have loved to have considered the 5.0 but sadly it was out of my price range.
Old 11-02-11, 04:31 PM
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niCE!!

412hp, watch out ISF
Old 11-02-11, 04:47 PM
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'Stangs are great cars with a great aftermarket....Let the modding begin!!!!!!!!!!
Old 11-02-11, 04:50 PM
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I could make that car look SICK!!! Congrats!
Old 11-02-11, 04:53 PM
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Mustang = dark side? dont think so~, I had a 89 5.0 5spd, i soooo miss that car, sold her to get lexi rims *sigh*
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I really like the color!
Old 11-02-11, 05:57 PM
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Very nice! I test drive a '12 Saturday. It's impressive I must say. Handles better than the IS. Not very loud though but I'm sure you'll throw an exhaust on it Congratz
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Congrats, looks great.
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Nice..go take her to the strip. Forget about breaking it in
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nice, spot any problems with the transmission?
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Good buy looks good!... super quick we test drove one and almost got a speeding ticket with the car salesman instead of a ticket we got a speech from the officer!
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congrats on the new car and good luck selling ur IS350.
Time to wrap the console in cf LOL


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