boss 302 or roush stage 3
5/6/13, 06:58 PM
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5/6/13, 07:14 PM
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I have the 2013 Roush Stage 3 and love it. Had it for about 2 months now.
I've read a review that says the Roush Stage 3 is the perfect combo of the Shelby GT500 and the Boss 302.
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2013/0...age-3-mustang/
5/6/13, 07:30 PM
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I've heard the Roush doesn't hold it's value, but I, persoanlly don't care about that. A car doesn't hold it's value, unless you are driving an unmolested '70 Boss or an unmolested '69 ZL1. (You get the picture.)
I have the 2013 Roush Stage 3 and love it. Had it for about 2 months now.
I've read a review that says the Roush Stage 3 is the perfect combo of the Shelby GT500 and the Boss 302.
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2013/0...age-3-mustang/
I have the 2013 Roush Stage 3 and love it. Had it for about 2 months now.
I've read a review that says the Roush Stage 3 is the perfect combo of the Shelby GT500 and the Boss 302.
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2013/0...age-3-mustang/
5/6/13, 07:37 PM
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Definitely not a daily driver. It's my weekend/great weather toy. If I didn't get the Roush, it would have been the Boss. I wanted the Shelby at first, but that is a pricey car, especially with the dealer markup. 
The ride is awesome. I always suggest this car when people ask about it. I love my Roush and so glad that I got it over the 2013 ZL1.
The Roush is kind of a gas guzzler though. There is a gas guzzler tax built into the price. Listed right on the window sticker.
The ride is awesome. I always suggest this car when people ask about it. I love my Roush and so glad that I got it over the 2013 ZL1.
The Roush is kind of a gas guzzler though. There is a gas guzzler tax built into the price. Listed right on the window sticker.
5/6/13, 07:55 PM
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I don't the Roush is forged, i think they slap a supercharger on a stock GT. If that is true i personally would buy a Boss, it's forged/cnc heads etc.
It's your preference, what are you going to do with the car? Weekend driver, occasional day at the drag strip. If that's the case either, but if your going to track the car[scca or drag car every weekend i'd get the Boss as it's engineered for such use. The Roush is a polished up GT, before the Roush guy get their panties all twisted they are nice cars but they are just that. No different than you bolting on supercharger/suspension and decals at home.
Don't ever buy a new car as an investment, you want an investment car buy one. One that is already at investment status, one you really can't drive because it depends on it's condition and mileage.
Just my two cents...
It's your preference, what are you going to do with the car? Weekend driver, occasional day at the drag strip. If that's the case either, but if your going to track the car[scca or drag car every weekend i'd get the Boss as it's engineered for such use. The Roush is a polished up GT, before the Roush guy get their panties all twisted they are nice cars but they are just that. No different than you bolting on supercharger/suspension and decals at home.
Don't ever buy a new car as an investment, you want an investment car buy one. One that is already at investment status, one you really can't drive because it depends on it's condition and mileage.
Just my two cents...
5/6/13, 07:57 PM
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Definitely not a daily driver. It's my weekend/great weather toy. If I didn't get the Roush, it would have been the Boss. I wanted the Shelby at first, but that is a pricey car, especially with the dealer markup.
The ride is awesome. I always suggest this car when people ask about it. I love my Roush and so glad that I got it over the 2013 ZL1.
The Roush is kind of a gas guzzler though. There is a gas guzzler tax built into the price. Listed right on the window sticker.
The ride is awesome. I always suggest this car when people ask about it. I love my Roush and so glad that I got it over the 2013 ZL1.
The Roush is kind of a gas guzzler though. There is a gas guzzler tax built into the price. Listed right on the window sticker.
5/6/13, 08:02 PM
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I don't the Roush is forged, i think they slap a supercharger on a stock GT. If that is true i personally would buy a Boss, it's forged/cnc heads etc.
It's your preference, what are you going to do with the car? Weekend driver, occasional day at the drag strip. If that's the case either, but if your going to track the car[scca or drag car every weekend i'd get the Boss as it's engineered for such use. The Roush is a polished up GT, before the Roush guy get their panties all twisted they are nice cars but they are just that. No different than you bolting on supercharger/suspension and decals at home.
Don't ever buy a new car as an investment, you want an investment car buy one. One that is already at investment status, one you really can't drive because it depends on it's condition and mileage.
Just my two cents...
It's your preference, what are you going to do with the car? Weekend driver, occasional day at the drag strip. If that's the case either, but if your going to track the car[scca or drag car every weekend i'd get the Boss as it's engineered for such use. The Roush is a polished up GT, before the Roush guy get their panties all twisted they are nice cars but they are just that. No different than you bolting on supercharger/suspension and decals at home.
Don't ever buy a new car as an investment, you want an investment car buy one. One that is already at investment status, one you really can't drive because it depends on it's condition and mileage.
Just my two cents...
I believe you are right as to the forged pistons on the Boss.
5/7/13, 04:08 AM
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Love my Boss! Drive it as much as I can, but also like to ride my motorcycle into work when the weather is nice. Drove the Boss 600 miles last weekend and it was a blast!
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5/7/13, 10:23 AM
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I think because of the rarity of the boss run, I'd get the boss.
I would have had one was it not for the 10k dealer markup... now they are out there without the markup but I'm happy with the GT...
just be sure no matter which one you get, Green IS the fastest color...
I would have had one was it not for the 10k dealer markup... now they are out there without the markup but I'm happy with the GT...
just be sure no matter which one you get, Green IS the fastest color...
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5/7/13, 01:52 PM
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Its a base GT built into a performing car from ground up from... Roush.
I still love my Boss, but a Roush is still a built car like a Boss
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5/7/13, 06:50 PM
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The Phase 3 Roush has forged internals. It produces from 675 to over 700 horses. Th Aluminator engine, which is a 8k option.