FINALLY test drove a 2011 GT!
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FINALLY test drove a 2011 GT!
And all I can say is WOW! I went to the local Chevy dealership, and test drove an 2011 Camaro SS right before I went to Ford.
The Camaro was a 1SS with the hurst 6spd in it. Drove okay, but you cant see a **** thing out of it. Additionally, I did not like the shifter. Very notchy, and just an overall mediocre driving experience.
The Mustang was a base GT auto. They only had 4 stangs on the lot. 2 mt v6's, an auto v6, and an auto GT.
I really loved the car. So easy to see out of, and feels exponentially smaller then my current 03 bonneville. Very easy to see this as my daily driver. And the sweet sound of the 5.0 was enough to push me into making my decision. I was unimpressed with the auto. It seemed to hunt for gears too much. Not a problem since I'll be ordering a MT anyways.
I will be ordering a 2012 within the next week or two. The dealer is giving me x-plan pricing without having to join MCA, which saves me 50 bucks.
2012 Premium GT 6spd
Performance White w/ black stripes
HID
Brembo
3.73
Security
Ebony Interior
Comfort
Electronics
Pedestal Spoiler
I can't wait to order this thing! It's gonna kill me to have to wait until it gets built!
The Camaro was a 1SS with the hurst 6spd in it. Drove okay, but you cant see a **** thing out of it. Additionally, I did not like the shifter. Very notchy, and just an overall mediocre driving experience.
The Mustang was a base GT auto. They only had 4 stangs on the lot. 2 mt v6's, an auto v6, and an auto GT.
I really loved the car. So easy to see out of, and feels exponentially smaller then my current 03 bonneville. Very easy to see this as my daily driver. And the sweet sound of the 5.0 was enough to push me into making my decision. I was unimpressed with the auto. It seemed to hunt for gears too much. Not a problem since I'll be ordering a MT anyways.
I will be ordering a 2012 within the next week or two. The dealer is giving me x-plan pricing without having to join MCA, which saves me 50 bucks.
2012 Premium GT 6spd
Performance White w/ black stripes
HID
Brembo
3.73
Security
Ebony Interior
Comfort
Electronics
Pedestal Spoiler
I can't wait to order this thing! It's gonna kill me to have to wait until it gets built!
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Congratulations. I've driven several 2011 Mustangs, all GT's including a Roush stage 2, BBP car, and an auto. The Roush had the best ride, firm yet compliant, and the BBP car was similar but a bit harsher. I've also driven a Camaro SS and Challenger SRT 8. I liked both and surprisingly liked the Challenger better than the Camaro. I did not like the dash or the view out in the Camaro although it rode nice and was fast. Much to my surprise I think the fit and finish along with the looks made the Challenger come very close to the Mustang 5.0 but I was always going to buy a Mustang. Of course I think the looks of the Boss 302 tops them all and that's what I ordered.
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Congratulations. I've driven several 2011 Mustangs, all GT's including a Roush stage 2, BBP car, and an auto. The Roush had the best ride, firm yet compliant, and the BBP car was similar but a bit harsher. I've also driven a Camaro SS and Challenger SRT 8. I liked both and surprisingly liked the Challenger better than the Camaro. I did not like the dash or the view out in the Camaro although it rode nice and was fast. Much to my surprise I think the fit and finish along with the looks made the Challenger come very close to the Mustang 5.0 but I was always going to buy a Mustang. Of course I think the looks of the Boss 302 tops them all and that's what I ordered. ![Wink](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Now, I do think that the challenger is hands down the best looking car on the road that is built on american soil but from a pure driver's perspective, it's too much of a boat and didn't have NEAR the precision and poise that the mustang had.
If I were getting a car do to long cruises in though, I think that the challenger would be a cool ride though.
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FYI: I was reading Sam Strano's "Shocks" thread, and he mentioned he likes the 3:55's better than the 3:73. Just a thought.
Ummm... FastRed- the Challenger is built on *Canadian* soil.
Ummm... FastRed- the Challenger is built on *Canadian* soil.
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IMO Chrysler did a great job with the Challenger. It's an awesome cruiser but I want a sports car. Reminds me of the 1969 Chevelle SS my dad had. The sports seats in the Challenger I drove were really nice. But it's no match for a 2011+ 5.0.
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From what I've gathered, the 3.73's will be the best for me. They're the same price as well, and with the Brembo tires, it should be a bit better.
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I'm so excited for this car though. I graduate from Purdue in May, so this is my first car that will actually be mine, and I'm getting it just the way I want it. I don't want to compromise on anything to save a little bit off my monthly, and then regret it down the road.
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I defiantly appreciate you playing the devil's advocate. In a perfect world, I'd be able to drive them both back to back, but clearly the stock of mustangs is so low, that isn't an option.
I'm so excited for this car though. I graduate from Purdue in May, so this is my first car that will actually be mine, and I'm getting it just the way I want it. I don't want to compromise on anything to save a little bit off my monthly, and then regret it down the road.
I'm so excited for this car though. I graduate from Purdue in May, so this is my first car that will actually be mine, and I'm getting it just the way I want it. I don't want to compromise on anything to save a little bit off my monthly, and then regret it down the road.
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Thanks man! It's been a tough 4 years, but stuff like shopping for a pony car makes it all worth while!
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When I graduated from UC Irvine, I was driving an '85 Mercury Cougar (In 2001). After the head gasket went on that, I got the Toyota Celica that eventually caught on fire (fuel line burst) . Now I am married with soon to be 2 kids, I am finally getting my first new car, a 2012 GT. It is going to be great. If I could have had one just out of college, that would have been great, but better now than never.
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Beware of the dealer saying they are giving you X-Plan pricing without a real X-Plan PIN . . . they might be matching the "price" but the extra fees they can charge might be a lot more than that $50 your are supposedly saving . . . X-Plan also limits the fees that the dealer can charge, I think it is $75 under X-Pla, where some dealers charge $500 for "documentation fees" if left to their own devices.
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There's some comments kind of mixed in there. Post #76 has one reference to it.
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Originally Posted by Bert
Beware of the dealer saying they are giving you X-Plan pricing without a real X-Plan PIN . . . they might be matching the "price" but the extra fees they can charge might be a lot more than that $50 your are supposedly saving . . . X-Plan also limits the fees that the dealer can charge, I think it is $75 under X-Pla, where some dealers charge $500 for "documentation fees" if left to their own devices.
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Eh, close enough
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