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2013 Ford Mustang GT: The Budget Boss 302 Laguna Seca?

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Old 6/28/12, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dafreeze

You'd still have to replace the suspension.
Yes, and to do that you can't really do a one for one swap. You'd have to go aftermarket, where you could get a better performing setup for the same cost. Same goes for wheels. If you look at a 2011-12 Brembo car vs. a 2013 Track Pack/Recaro car, that's where I based my cost breakdown. Considering the likely upgrades for someone who wanted a Boss level of performance but also wanted some creature comforts, it paints the picture nicely.
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It was an easy choice for me given the fact it all comes with the warranty

Overboost, your car is real nice with those adj shocks...definitely on my list of things to do. Other than that and exhaust, my gt is everything I wanted and then some! I have seen a few bosses and tbh it kills me every time I see one bc theyre so sweet...but I am still driving an awesome ride and have the extra money to play instead of being super car poor with a lot higher payments.

couldn't ask for a better value than that!!!
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang
He's totally right that it takes a little bit of driving for the car to really grow on you. A lot of my friends drive JDM/European stuff and have not been too impressed by the 5.0 at first drive... but after they get more seat time with it and learn the car some more they can begin to appreciate it.
Love those realizations; seems like every S197-2 review regarding the 5.0 always comes to that conclusion.

The one thing about the Mustang that still endears it to its owners is the fact that the car still feels like a Ford pickup, albeit a pickup with way better balance. VERY few cars have their own personality let alone an affordable sports car.
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my car just always seems angry and like it wants to run...FAST every time i hop in the drivers seat haha. these cars are beasts and we are just along for the ride
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