I think it is overpriced compared to the price of the 5.0. That's just an opinion, not fact. I never said anyone was stupid for buying one

 

I think this has been blown out of proportion. I went back and reread the OP's original post and he stayed pretty objective, until the last 2 sentences. I think if he had reread those last 2 and considered how they might sound, he probably would have left them out. Owners are too sensitive about comments regarding their (notice it is "their", not "there") model of Mustang. Especially the Boss crowd. I own a Boss because it is the car I've wanted since 1970 and I finally have more money than sense so I could buy it. (my wife will verify that doesnt mean I have much money) its the Mustang I wanted, but I like them all. I would love to have a GT500, might be one in my future, and a GT would be just fine. I dont take any offense to what anyone says about the Boss, most of it is just schoolyard ribbing and trash talk (you know who you are Al, Joe , and Lee :-) )
Everyone chill out!

And there is no GT forum for the 2010-2014 models

 

I missed all the fun

 

A GT is not a Boss, all joking aside they are two different vehicles, designed for different purposes. You can track a GT, just as you can daily drive a Boss. Either car will do 95% of what the other will. But it's the 5% that separates the two, and that is where your $$$ goes when you choose a Boss.

If you are after a comfortable cruiser, get the GT and be done with it, but if you want the (what did another poster call it - the evil Anti-Christ of motor-dom) get the Boss and don't look back.

 

2011 Kona Blue, the words "grossly" and "smarter", in the context of those sentences, could be interpreted as inflammatory.

These are different variations of the Mustang for different purposes and consumers. When you evaluate a purchase like this on the "rational side", then one could make the argument that NO Mustang is worth the money for achieving a 0-60 mph blast on the road. Why not buy a motorcycle? In other cases, some people take their Mustangs out only on sunny days. For that money, wouldn't it be better to get the diecast?

The value equation for a GT as compared to a Boss 302 is, in my opinion, a multi-faceted one, with more than 1 or 2 parameters. And I would presume that those considering a purchase of one or the other would be looking at all those things important to them, whether its having heated seats, big brakes, navigation systems, Alcantara-covered steering wheels, etc., etc.

Last thing - you wrote "So my assessment of this is that value on the dollar and performance wise the 5.0 is a much smarter purchase for people who are not professionally racing a Boss on a road corse." The Boss owners who post on this forum are passionate Mustang owners who might not have careers as race car drivers, but no doubts they are enjoying the extra capabilities that the price difference nets because they are enthusiasts just like you.

So enjoy your 2011 car!

 

Wondered where you were. Did we finally use your name in vain enough times to stir you?

 

Christmas has hit Ups 285 stops today

 

I figured it was work. Having to do a full day?

 

Almost 7 hours but I'll get paid for 15.

 

Teamsters

Jimmy Hoffa would be proud

 

Sweet!

 

I still find it comical that you're surprised by the reaction you got. Go to any car forum and question their choice of car and see how they react. It's not just a "Boss owner" thing.

Anyway, you're offering up advice for consumers and I'm offering up advice for you on "post/topic creation". Hopefully you've learned something, although I suspect that you got the reaction you were attempting to get with your OP.

Enjoy your car.

 

Hey it's 15 hours of work I'm just good enough to do it in 7.

 

Just yanking your chain.


Everybody thinks the other guys job is easy until they have to do it. Learned that one a long time ago. That's why it's best never to belittle a mans job.

Not that your job or my job is little.

 

I know you are but I just want to say that production bonus isn't a contract issue, its a company plan.

 

Lol

Because productivity is in the company's interest and not the unions interest.

Back to topic

 

Stating the word overpriced was just my opinion, not fact. That comment is not inflammatory and in no way degrades the awesome'ness of that vehicle. As one person wrote their is a 5% percent difference but 95 % both cars will do the same. That's my point. I don't think for that small difference its worth the heavy price tag over the 5.0. With that, it still doesn't change the boss is an awesome car. If someone doesn't mind paying that price, and it fits there needs for how they use the car, then feel free to spend away.

If someone feels better about their life and helps them feel special because they own the fastest stock production car in the world then have at it hauss. I was just bringing a view point as all people here do throughout the different forums of this site. Just to make small talk and meet other stang lovers.

From my point of view the 5.0 offers many pony enthusiasts the power and performance and be within 95% of the Boss but save 10 grand. 5% more to me is not worth that hefty price but to boss owners it is.

So if a person says they think a car that sells for 200,000 dollars is over priced, does that mean they said the car sucks?

 

their
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Not "there"

 

You come up with gems like this, then wonder aloud why you're pissing everyone off.

 

A person on this thread wrote they feel special owning a Boss. The word special was used buy a Boss owner, not me. I was just using their word for one of the reasons they bought the Boss.