What did you do with your Mustang today?
6/15/16, 08:13 AM
#9881
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Guys... don't cave in to Fusions!!! If DD is the intent, go with an Accord, etc (if you must have a sedan). I dunno, I tend to turn towards Honda if I want everyday usability and reliability. But before you jump down my throat, yes I know that there is ZERO fun in those cars - it will be purely an appliance for you. A reliable appliance, that is. 
I say AWD because that would be the only way I'd buy one, here in NH.
And I'd probably look for an '11-'12 3.5 Sport AWD model.
260hp in that car is a lot of fun.
6/15/16, 08:34 AM
#9882
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6/15/16, 09:49 AM
#9883
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Guys... don't cave in to Fusions!!! If DD is the intent, go with an Accord, etc (if you must have a sedan). I dunno, I tend to turn towards Honda if I want everyday usability and reliability. But before you jump down my throat, yes I know that there is ZERO fun in those cars - it will be purely an appliance for you. A reliable appliance, that is.
6/15/16, 10:21 AM
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Guys... don't cave in to Fusions!!! If DD is the intent, go with an Accord, etc (if you must have a sedan). I dunno, I tend to turn towards Honda if I want everyday usability and reliability. But before you jump down my throat, yes I know that there is ZERO fun in those cars - it will be purely an appliance for you. A reliable appliance, that is.
There are a few SHO's around here for the mid 20's with decent mileage on them around here. I know it may sound sort of dumb, but if it is in your budget it is only a couple hundred dollars to ship a car from one place to the next. I was quote about $400-600 to ship my non running car from NY to MD, $125 if it was running. Maybe that would allow you to open your search area a bit more?I would love a G8 GT or a Chevy SS and do a full Holden conversion on it. That would be amazing!! Then I think about do I really need a 400+Hp RWD car that I would use in the winter and day dream about an RS instead.
6/15/16, 10:24 AM
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There's a few of those around I want to take a look at. Pretty cheap too, so I could always put a little money into it. Steeda has a pretty decent offering for parts.
6/15/16, 11:35 AM
#9886
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a) park anywhere - and I mean ANYwhere (the tighter the better) in any spot. Let the door dings come. Surprisingly I have no dings on my Honda. LOL.
b) let it hail - same thing here. No worries about adverse weather.
I guess you could have the same qualities above in a "fun" car, but it would be higher mileage and costlier to maintain.
6/15/16, 11:47 AM
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I hear ya. I think the biggest benefit (at least for me), is the peace of mind I have that I can:
a) park anywhere - and I mean ANYwhere (the tighter the better) in any spot. Let the door dings come. Surprisingly I have no dings on my Honda. LOL.
b) let it hail - same thing here. No worries about adverse weather.
I guess you could have the same qualities above in a "fun" car, but it would be higher mileage and costlier to maintain.Would you buy my Marilyn even if you didn't see it yet?
a) park anywhere - and I mean ANYwhere (the tighter the better) in any spot. Let the door dings come. Surprisingly I have no dings on my Honda. LOL.
b) let it hail - same thing here. No worries about adverse weather.
I guess you could have the same qualities above in a "fun" car, but it would be higher mileage and costlier to maintain.Would you buy my Marilyn even if you didn't see it yet?
Marilyn is a different story.
6/15/16, 12:02 PM
#9888
Shelby GT500 Member
I can't drive an appliance. I think I'd rather walk. I love driving too much to be miserable, especially the 5+ months out of the year without the mustang.
Ya, mid-20s really opens things up, but my budget is about $18k tops. I'd be afraid to ship a car without seeing it first and test driving it.
Ya, mid-20s really opens things up, but my budget is about $18k tops. I'd be afraid to ship a car without seeing it first and test driving it.
6/15/16, 01:19 PM
#9890
I Have No Life
Something I don't get here... something fishy.
6/16/16, 05:48 PM
#9891
Roush Forum Stalker
Took her out for a ride after supper. Awesome.
6/16/16, 08:28 PM
#9893
Legacy TMS Member
[QUOTE=Blue Notch;6985901]Drove my grandma to WI to me
So your grandma desperately needs a bath? 
I drove to the casinos. On the way back i came up on a 2015 echo boost brembo package with after market exhaust. The turbo was louder also. It sounded like a Subaru.
It did look nice. All black and shiny. I had to sound off the pipes.
Tony
So cool to be warm out and cruise.
Burton
It sounds like a good deal but is it really?
I drove to the casinos. On the way back i came up on a 2015 echo boost brembo package with after market exhaust. The turbo was louder also. It sounded like a Subaru.
It did look nice. All black and shiny. I had to sound off the pipes.
Tony
So cool to be warm out and cruise.
It sounds like a good deal but is it really?
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6/17/16, 07:05 AM
#9894
I Have No Life
Where abouts in Wisconsin? We used to live in Fox Cities - Appleton area. Pretty. But hated the Puker Fans.
So your grandma desperately needs a bath?
I drove to the casinos. On the way back i came up on a 2015 echo boost brembo package with after market exhaust. The turbo was louder also. It sounded like a Subaru.
It did look nice. All black and shiny. I had to sound off the pipes.
Tony
So cool to be warm out and cruise.
Burton
It sounds like a good deal but is it really?
did it sound good though?
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6/17/16, 10:58 AM
#9896
I Have No Life
6/17/16, 12:52 PM
#9897
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6/17/16, 02:22 PM
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Roush Forum Stalker
