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Old 07-23-2010, 12:17 PM
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Traded in the '09 GT for a '10. The "new" body style has taken some time for it to grow on me. Much nicer interior. The one HUGE improvement is the 3.73 axle upgrade. WOW. That is the way it is supposed to be when you mash the skinny pedal!! No I have to switch my programmer over at AM and get a Bama tune dumped in it. I hope to see even more improvement with that. Much better ride and handleing that the '09.
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Old 07-23-2010, 12:21 PM
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Congrats dude, i traded an 05. i was the same way, i hated the 10 rear at first then after seeing it in person fell in love. teh inside is much improved and the car is quieter too. now for the obligatory - PICS OR GTFO! lol
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Originally Posted by ShaneM
Congrats dude, i traded an 05. i was the same way, i hated the 10 rear at first then after seeing it in person fell in love. teh inside is much improved and the car is quieter too. now for the obligatory - PICS OR GTFO! lol
I might have considerd the new body if I didn't have so much $$$$$$$$$$ tied up in this thing. Just since I bought it here is my brake down and why there is no chance in hell of me getting rid of the car

Louvers - 115 + 80 paint
Stripe - 160 + 250 install (not a soap and water stripe and takes 5 hours to put on)
4.10 gears - 210 + 450 install
Steeda CAI combo pack - 638 + 200 install + 125 for tunes
LCA's, Steeda Sway bars, M90 SC , Gear Swap back to 3.55 + install -7900
Borla stingers - 600 + 180 for install

======= $10, 070. Way too much to even consider a trade in. But I do like the new body a lot.
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Old 07-24-2010, 12:55 AM
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Pics or it didn't happen!

Congrats.
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Old 07-24-2010, 08:48 AM
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i also traded my 07 on a 10....it was to hard to pass up the deals they were giving and i loved the new body. interior is amazing and it absolutely handles better than my 07 did even when i had the pro-kit springs on it. it also rides smoother and is quieter. i just cant wait to add some new parts to it now that im working for summit racing
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Old 07-24-2010, 12:04 PM
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Sorry, I cannot post pics at this time. The thing about the '10 is on the inside it is a new Taurus, but on the outside and in terms of performance, it is all 'Stang!!
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Originally Posted by mapitts
Sorry, I cannot post pics at this time. The thing about the '10 is on the inside it is a new Taurus, but on the outside and in terms of performance, it is all 'Stang!!
My wife looked at a new tarus, they are nothing alike on the inside. Even if they were, the new tarus looks fantastic.
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Old 07-24-2010, 02:33 PM
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thats good for you! I personally like the older body style better. but i do know they are smoother and quieter inside. is ford practically giving them away right now?
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Old 07-25-2010, 04:08 PM
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2010 Mustang GT Base $23,500
2011 Mustang GT Base $27,000

All applicable rebates applied.

Best deals Ive seen on each.
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I entertained the fact, if only for the manual trans


If I do, it'll only be for the 2012 5.0. with plenty to put down...
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