There are a few options out there for a SE/tuner/aftermarket Mustangs in the upper $30,000s to lower $40,000s.

Which one of these cars would you choose if you had won a contest and were allowed to pick 1 of these 5 mustangs? All have naturally aspirated engines and retail in the upper $30Ks to lower $40Ks

Foose Stallion: http://www.uniqueperformance.com/FooseStallion.aspx
Roush Stage 2: http://www.roushperformance.com/mustang_st2.shtml
Saleen S281 3V: http://www.saleen.com/s281_3v.htm
Shelby GT: http://www.shelbyautos.com/ShelbyGT.asp
Steeda Q335 /Club Racer: http://www.steeda.com/new_vehicles/packages/

 

A '68 GT390.

But of those options, a Shelby GT. They are beautiful. I entered that contest to win a black one and matching guitar... I almost hope I don't win (well, my ma technucally, I'm only 16) because I know I'd have a heart attack if I did.

 

It's funny but I don't like most of the tuner Mustangs. The best of the bunch, imo, is the Shelby but not because it says Shelby. I just like the FRPP kits (I Know you can get more power out of a different tuner & CAI). The aggresiveness of the CS kit just pulls it together for me. The other tuner kits really turn me off to their products with the exception of Steeda.

 

A regular GT and pick my own mods
At least, until we get a REAL special edition bullitt/boss/mach from ford

 

Shelby GT easily for me.

 

Shelby GT!!

 

Or if your Canadian, you can pay $42500 for the car in this Post.
Mustang GT Convertible

That price is $200 over invoice, Tax included.

 

Of those choices I would buy the Shelby GT hands down for many reasons that I won't go into. However, give me $45K and I'll build a car to put any of those to shame in all respects.

 

You know me man, I'd buy the Foose!!!!! Better and more exlusive than any of the others listed and you actually get something for your money;

Exterior:
Foose Design Aluminum Hood
Foose Design Billet Aluminum Grille
Foose Design Billet Aluminum Lower Grille
Foose Design 7" Headlamp Assemblies
Foose Design Badging
Foose Design Integrated Front Turn Signals
Foose Design Front Fascia
Foose Design Rear Spoiler and End Caps
Foose Design Rear Fascia
Foose Design Rocker Cladding
Foose Design Door Cladding
Foose Design Trunk Blackout
Ford Racing Performance Parts Tuned Exhausts
Baer Brakes "Decelarotors" cross drilled rotors front and rear

Interior:
Foose Design Embroidered Seats
Foose Design Leather Console Lid
Foose Design Speedometer Gauges
Foose Signature Appliqué
Foose Door Sill Plate
Foose Design Floor Mats
Foose Design Side Window Panels
Foose Design Speaker Trim
Foose Design Switch Bezel
Foose Design Emergency Brake Handle Bezel
Foose Serialized Engine Bay Identification Tag
Foose Owners Manual Portfolio and Warranty Guide
FORD RACING TUNED SUSPENSION:
Tuned Coil Springs
Tuned Stabilizer Bar
Tuned Struts and Shocks
Foose Design Wheels:
20" x 8.5" Front / 20" x 10" Rear
Performance Tires:
255/35-20 Front / 275/35-20 Rear


Good luck
Jesse

 

I would just buy a Premium GT and then spend the rest on a new motor with forged internals, and a Kenne Bell. ... that would pretty much take care of it for me... then a few suspension mods... then I'm good.

 

I agree with most of the folks here. I'll put together my own.

If thats not an option then the Foose Stallion.

 

It'd be a toss up between a Club Racer (minus the spoiler) and a Shelby GT for me. I'd kinda feel like I'm overpaying for both though.

How about I wait a year or so and get a GT500 for that much or less?

 

of those choices I voted shelby gt. awesome car with lots of tradition. I would love to own a shelby.

how much is stage 3 roush though, I thought that was 45k? if the supercharged stage 3 was on the list, that would be my first choice.

Sam

 

foose

 

Of the choices, I'd probably get the Saleen.

If it was my money, I'd get a regular GT and do what I wanted to it.

 

+1... Spend a little more and get a Roush S3

 

Seeing how I paid less than the $45K limit imposed here for my Stage 3.

If I had to chose 1. It's Roush as you do get a lot of engineering and content for your $$$.

The Foose is nice, but with more emphasis on styling rather than substance

The Shelby is a waste of money. LOW content to dollar ratio. One would be better buying a GT and the FRPP packs separatley.

Saleen again nice, but fit and finish of the ones I have looked at closely concerns me. And a bit on the portly side too. Known to be a bit slower than stock GT.

Steeda I reserve comment on as I do not know enough about their car.

 

Steeda

 

Yeah, considering most Shelby GTs are going for over $45k on the lots.
I vote for the Roush Stage 3.

 

STAGE 3? where is it?

i'd get that.