The best American sports car?
9/1/04, 12:35 PM
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Hands down, it's the Corvette. It costs less, handles better than the Viper, and in my humble opinion, looks better.
I don't consider the Mustang to be a sports car.
If cost were no object, I would have chosen the new Ford GT, but it's not something you're going to see very often, let alone drive if you owned one.
I don't consider the Mustang to be a sports car.
If cost were no object, I would have chosen the new Ford GT, but it's not something you're going to see very often, let alone drive if you owned one.
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9/1/04, 04:11 PM
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Cobra. Raather have a beat-to-heck 1966 Cobra than a brand-new C6.
BTW, your first post on a Ford Forum is "go Corvette"? jeez, these trolls are running out good lines
BTW, your first post on a Ford Forum is "go Corvette"? jeez, these trolls are running out good lines
9/2/04, 01:22 AM
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Guys, the Mustang is a sports car regardless if it's considered a "muscle" car.
In fact, the Mustang has been the best-selling SPORTS car for many years running. Look it up, it's classified by the industry as a sport coupe.
The Mustang is, therefore, to me, the best American sports car out there. It's half the price of a Corvette, and continues to be a head turner. I see Mustangs all the time. My girlfriend owns one, my dad has 3 friends that own them. But every time I see this sonic blue SN95 GT in my girlfriend's apartment complex, I stare because it just looks so nice. A Corvette is very nice, and is possibly the best bang for the buck out there. But, it doesn't evoke the same emotion from me as a Mustang. The Mustang is a sports car for everybody. That's what makes it appealing to me.
By the way, the topic starter can't even drive yet. I doubt he's a troll. Just not too smart.
In fact, the Mustang has been the best-selling SPORTS car for many years running. Look it up, it's classified by the industry as a sport coupe.
The Mustang is, therefore, to me, the best American sports car out there. It's half the price of a Corvette, and continues to be a head turner. I see Mustangs all the time. My girlfriend owns one, my dad has 3 friends that own them. But every time I see this sonic blue SN95 GT in my girlfriend's apartment complex, I stare because it just looks so nice. A Corvette is very nice, and is possibly the best bang for the buck out there. But, it doesn't evoke the same emotion from me as a Mustang. The Mustang is a sports car for everybody. That's what makes it appealing to me.
By the way, the topic starter can't even drive yet. I doubt he's a troll. Just not too smart.
9/2/04, 03:21 AM
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Originally posted by MustangMan311@September 1, 2004, 9:22 PM
Corvette. Mustang is a muscle car as Waveman stated. And the Viper is too much power to be a sports car. I would rank it up with Ferraris,
Corvette. Mustang is a muscle car as Waveman stated. And the Viper is too much power to be a sports car. I would rank it up with Ferraris,
The viper races in the GT series and LeMans, and a car that races is therfore a sports car........
I still went for Mustang though!! Just fanatical.........
9/2/04, 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by Vermillion98@September 2, 2004, 10:43 AM
Not enough choices... where's the Ford GT, Saleen S7, Panoz, Shelby Series 1 ?
Not enough choices... where's the Ford GT, Saleen S7, Panoz, Shelby Series 1 ?
I still maintain that the Mustang is not a true sports car. With it's 2+2 capability, it's more of a GT in the classical definition, but it'll always be a pony car to me. When the Mustang GT is available with IRS, it'll move up a major notch in my esteem.
Mind you, I still drive and enjoy mine, but I've had sports cars, and the Mustang ain't one.
9/3/04, 10:02 AM
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Originally posted by scottie1113@September 2, 2004, 2:23 PM
Given their very limited production and high costs, almost nowhere.
Given their very limited production and high costs, almost nowhere.
9/3/04, 07:23 PM
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I also consider the Mustang to be a 2+2 GT or "Pony" car. I think most consider the Vette to be "America's Sports Car" while the Mustang is probably Detroit and America's favorite car overall.
Which Viper and Corvette are we talking about here anyway? GTS or SRT10? C5 or C6? The 2 brand names are very different IMO. The Viper, both models, are much more powerful but are harder to drive/control and are said to be uncomfortable and hot. The Vette is the best performance/comfort sports car in the world, at it's price, but still lacks the power,breaking, exclusiveness, and agressive design of the Viper(s).
IMO, the Viper will eventually be cancelled the way DC is neglecting it. The Ford GT is only going to be around for 3 years as well. The Vette will probably be around another 50 years.
Which Viper and Corvette are we talking about here anyway? GTS or SRT10? C5 or C6? The 2 brand names are very different IMO. The Viper, both models, are much more powerful but are harder to drive/control and are said to be uncomfortable and hot. The Vette is the best performance/comfort sports car in the world, at it's price, but still lacks the power,breaking, exclusiveness, and agressive design of the Viper(s).
IMO, the Viper will eventually be cancelled the way DC is neglecting it. The Ford GT is only going to be around for 3 years as well. The Vette will probably be around another 50 years.
9/3/04, 07:27 PM
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Taken from Cars.com:
Top-Selling Sports Cars
More than most vehicle classes, sports cars span a wide range — not only in price, but also in such attributes as performance, ride comfort, refinement and craftsmanship.
According to Automotive News, the top selling sports car in the United States in 2003 — by a wide margin — was the Ford Mustang (including the limited-production SVT Mustang Cobra) with 140,350 units sold. Nissan’s recently introduced 350Z came in second with sales of 36,728 units. Chevrolet sold 27,974 Corvettes during 2003, and though sales dropped sharply from the previous year, Mitsubishi moved nearly that many Eclipse coupes.
Acura’s RSX coupe took the No. 5 spot, followed by the Hyundai Tiburon, BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, Ford Thunderbird and Mini Cooper S.
Top-Selling Sports Cars
More than most vehicle classes, sports cars span a wide range — not only in price, but also in such attributes as performance, ride comfort, refinement and craftsmanship.
According to Automotive News, the top selling sports car in the United States in 2003 — by a wide margin — was the Ford Mustang (including the limited-production SVT Mustang Cobra) with 140,350 units sold. Nissan’s recently introduced 350Z came in second with sales of 36,728 units. Chevrolet sold 27,974 Corvettes during 2003, and though sales dropped sharply from the previous year, Mitsubishi moved nearly that many Eclipse coupes.
Acura’s RSX coupe took the No. 5 spot, followed by the Hyundai Tiburon, BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, Ford Thunderbird and Mini Cooper S.
9/3/04, 09:59 PM
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Originally posted by Dr Iven@September 3, 2004, 7:30 PM
Taken from Cars.com:
Top-Selling Sports Cars
More than most vehicle classes, sports cars span a wide range — not only in price, but also in such attributes as performance, ride comfort, refinement and craftsmanship.
According to Automotive News, the top selling sports car in the United States in 2003 — by a wide margin — was the Ford Mustang (including the limited-production SVT Mustang Cobra) with 140,350 units sold. Nissan’s recently introduced 350Z came in second with sales of 36,728 units. Chevrolet sold 27,974 Corvettes during 2003, and though sales dropped sharply from the previous year, Mitsubishi moved nearly that many Eclipse coupes.
Acura’s RSX coupe took the No. 5 spot, followed by the Hyundai Tiburon, BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, Ford Thunderbird and Mini Cooper S.
Taken from Cars.com:
Top-Selling Sports Cars
More than most vehicle classes, sports cars span a wide range — not only in price, but also in such attributes as performance, ride comfort, refinement and craftsmanship.
According to Automotive News, the top selling sports car in the United States in 2003 — by a wide margin — was the Ford Mustang (including the limited-production SVT Mustang Cobra) with 140,350 units sold. Nissan’s recently introduced 350Z came in second with sales of 36,728 units. Chevrolet sold 27,974 Corvettes during 2003, and though sales dropped sharply from the previous year, Mitsubishi moved nearly that many Eclipse coupes.
Acura’s RSX coupe took the No. 5 spot, followed by the Hyundai Tiburon, BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, Ford Thunderbird and Mini Cooper S.
I can understand though why many choose to consider the Mustang a sports car, as I sort of agree every here and there since that is what my insurance company wants to call it to up my rates .....
Now if the 05 Ride is a 100% improvement over the current platform I'll give the Mustang the nod next time!