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Hi all. Don't own a Mustang yet, but I'm getting seriously tempted! 
I'm trying to decide between looking for a slightly-used '08-'10 GT, or a new '11 GT.
I currently have an '07 Dodge Charger, V6, AWD with lots o' mods. Back in October I got a 1:58 lap time at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course with it! I also have a 2002 Miata that will be taking over for track duties, and I've run 3 seasons of autocross.
Obviously neither of those is what you would call "real fast".
I think it's time I got a good V8 sports car! I'm not crazy about either the new Camaro or Challenger (they both have good and bad points, imo), but I do like the Mustangs. 
Joined here to find out more info. before I get serious about buying. The Mustang would be replacing the Charger as my daily driver. I drive both cars all year long. The AWD Charger obviously does great in the rain and snow, the Miata does quite well in snow with the 4 snow tires I have on it!
To be continued...
(My very first car back in 1980 coulda been a used GT 350, blue-on-white... still think I shoulda...)
I'm trying to decide between looking for a slightly-used '08-'10 GT, or a new '11 GT.I currently have an '07 Dodge Charger, V6, AWD with lots o' mods. Back in October I got a 1:58 lap time at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course with it! I also have a 2002 Miata that will be taking over for track duties, and I've run 3 seasons of autocross.
Obviously neither of those is what you would call "real fast".
I think it's time I got a good V8 sports car! I'm not crazy about either the new Camaro or Challenger (they both have good and bad points, imo), but I do like the Mustangs. Joined here to find out more info. before I get serious about buying. The Mustang would be replacing the Charger as my daily driver. I drive both cars all year long. The AWD Charger obviously does great in the rain and snow, the Miata does quite well in snow with the 4 snow tires I have on it!
To be continued...
(My very first car back in 1980 coulda been a used GT 350, blue-on-white... still think I shoulda...)
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^Whatever... 
I have now traded in my '07 V6, AWD Dodge Charger for this:
It's a 2011 Mustang, Kona Blue, GT Premium!
One of my local dealers had it for a great price, (gotta love year-end clearances!) and they (eventually) gave me the payment plan I was looking for.
I just brought the Blue Dragon home today. With all I've done with autocross and track days the last few years, I felt it was time to have one of the "faster" cars around, instead of one of the "slower" ones.
More pictures to follow... Now!
I have now traded in my '07 V6, AWD Dodge Charger for this:
It's a 2011 Mustang, Kona Blue, GT Premium!
One of my local dealers had it for a great price, (gotta love year-end clearances!) and they (eventually) gave me the payment plan I was looking for.
I just brought the Blue Dragon home today. With all I've done with autocross and track days the last few years, I felt it was time to have one of the "faster" cars around, instead of one of the "slower" ones.
More pictures to follow... Now!
Last edited by Ronin38; Dec 31, 2010 at 01:55 PM. Reason: Added Pictures!
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Went to the Test n' Tune at the local drag strip tonight!
Bone stock; 1/2 tank of gas+me = 3847 lbs. Stock tires, stock air, traction control set to Sport Mode.
Track DA = 505.
1st Run: RT=.77; 60'=2.13; 1/4 ET=13.06@110.55 mph!
2nd Run: RT=.76; 60'=2.04; 1/4 ET=12.89@110.82 mph!
Corrected for DA = 12.84 @ 111.17 MPH
Definitely had wheel spin in 1st and 2nd on this run!
I'm happy with it.
Edit: Forgot to mention... I reset the Avg. Fuel Mileage before my runs... 3 mpg!!
Bone stock; 1/2 tank of gas+me = 3847 lbs. Stock tires, stock air, traction control set to Sport Mode.
Track DA = 505.
1st Run: RT=.77; 60'=2.13; 1/4 ET=13.06@110.55 mph!
2nd Run: RT=.76; 60'=2.04; 1/4 ET=12.89@110.82 mph!
Corrected for DA = 12.84 @ 111.17 MPH
Definitely had wheel spin in 1st and 2nd on this run!
I'm happy with it.
Edit: Forgot to mention... I reset the Avg. Fuel Mileage before my runs... 3 mpg!!
Last edited by Ronin38; Apr 21, 2011 at 07:30 PM.
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