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Old 07-03-2010, 12:43 AM
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Saw a new 5.0 at the track today
Needless to say, It was an overall badass car, and a **** was driving it so....yeah..


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The new V6 Mustang is tempting me. The mix of performance (305hp) and fuel economy (29mpg with manual trans) is really appealing.
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damn i should have went tonight. whatd it run?
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Originally Posted by Bumpin Balt
The new V6 Mustang is tempting me. The mix of performance (305hp) and fuel economy (29mpg with manual trans) is really appealing.

Yeah, but i don't think I could live with the fact that I could have had a better version of it, even having an sc over a tc balt urks me a little bit, but..damn it's gonna be weird being scared of v6 stangs instead of making fun of them

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damn i should have went tonight. whatd it run?
12 something and it was automatic

and it was awesome, I guess everyone thought it was gonna rain so for like 2 hours there was a total of 10 cars and 3 bikes at the track
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Old 07-03-2010, 12:57 AM
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Yeah, but i don't think I could live with the fact that I could have had a better version of it, even having an sc over a tc balt urks me a little bit, but..damn it's gonna be weird being scared of v6 stangs instead of making fun of them
The extra $7000-$8000 for a 5.0 plus the ~$100 extra/month in fuel is not even close to being an option for me. A RWD V6 that can do 0-60 in 5.4 is the next logical step for me. A 5.0 would also mean more speeding tickets. This thinking that you would be "settling" for a V6 needs to change IMO. The new V6 comes VERY close to handing the old v8 it's ass on a platter!
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Originally Posted by Bumpin Balt
The extra $7000-$8000 for a 5.0 plus the ~$100 extra/month in fuel is not even close to being an option for me. A RWD V6 that can do 0-60 in 5.4 is the next logical step for me. A 5.0 would also mean more speeding tickets. This thinking that you would be "settling" for a V6 needs to change IMO. The new V6 comes VERY close to handing the old v8 it's ass on a platter!
Oh I know that haha, the v6 isn't even an option for me haha so i'd be happy either way
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Old 07-03-2010, 01:00 AM
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id rather just go for the awd turbo feista haha
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Old 07-03-2010, 01:17 AM
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id rather just go for the awd turbo feista haha
If a production version existed! Ken Block's car is a custom built RACE car. The only that makes it a Fiesta is the body!
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shut up dont ruin my hopes and dreams!!!!
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shut up dont ruin my hopes and dreams!!!!
We will see an AWD Cruze SS before we see an AWD Fiesta!
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Old 07-03-2010, 01:29 AM
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haha well the us wont see anything cool from ford(focus rs) to bad the cruze ss will probably be slower then a cobalt ss.
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I have a feeling the LNF will make it's way into a Cruze by 2013. They just need to establish the Cruze as an economical fuel sipper first.
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meh the ss sc sips on fuel if you drive it without a heavy foot lol
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Originally Posted by Bumpin Balt
The new V6 Mustang is tempting me. The mix of performance (305hp) and fuel economy (29mpg with manual trans) is really appealing.
and they look sick to
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and they look sick to
Yup. I don't like most of the wheel options though. The 18" wide spoke GT wheels are available as an option though.
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there is just to many damn mustangs for me to even think about wanting one. i counted 50 on post one day haha
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if i wanted v6 performance id get a 370z or a used HR350z. those are much better than the new v6 mustang imo in interior, exterior, refinement, handling, and accelaration. if i was to get the mustang its only going to be the v8.
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if i wanted v6 performance id get a 370z or a used HR350z. those are much better than the new v6 mustang imo in interior, exterior, refinement, handling, and accelaration. if i was to get the mustang its only going to be the v8.
I'm not a ford guy at all, I hate ford. But I'd get a new v6 mustang before I'd buy a piece of **** 350z or an overpriced piece of **** 370z.
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I am getting one, eventually.
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Originally Posted by ralliartist
I'm not a ford guy at all, I hate ford. But I'd get a new v6 mustang before I'd buy a piece of **** 350z or an overpriced piece of **** 370z.
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I'd get a new V6 in a heartbeat. As much as I love the 5.0 (obviously), the V6 is killer..
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Finally! Someone who sees it my way! lol. I would love to have a 5.0, but I have other interests outside of owning a nice car that make the V6 the right fit for my budget. It has the perfect mix of performance and economy IMO.
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My buddy who is a Auto Journalist here in my city just had the new 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

525 HP

He has had some amazing cars over the years and so far the only thing ive been in that was cooler than this thing was the R8 V10
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Originally Posted by D-mac
My buddy who is a Auto Journalist here in my city just had the new 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

525 HP

He has had some amazing cars over the years and so far the only thing ive been in that was cooler than this thing was the R8 V10
550HP
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