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07-07-2010, 10:16 AM

#11

Dreamtheory

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get the '11 GT IMO... Stronger Faster Better... they start at 32,000 if you got good credit andcan get a low APR you will have nice low payments and im sure you will love it

just my 2 cents... atleast take the new '11 for a test drive and then see how you feel =D

07-07-2010, 06:16 PM

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MadMoose

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lol his car is supercharged the 2011 is going to be slow by comparison

IMO drop in an aluminator and crank up the boost

07-07-2010, 07:08 PM

#13

JT1652

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Originally Posted by jz

Keep it. Your modified car will be way better than 5.0, and way cheaper too. Cars are a waste of money to begin with and trying to keep up with "what's new and improved" is the best way to waste more money. You have a nice car, continue to improve upon it.

+1. Great advice!

07-08-2010, 01:10 AM

#14

808muscle

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Tough decision. How much to rebuild? Can you afford the new pmts, possibly higher insurance? New car is not gonna be faster than current FI one. Can you afford mods for the new one? How many miles on the current one. Those are some questions that should help you reach your decison.

I would love a new 11 but my car is paid for, mods paid for, no debt in my life. I like that more than a new 11. To each his own.

07-08-2010, 01:38 PM

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Dreamtheory

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Originally Posted by MadMoose

lol his car is supercharged the 2011 is going to be slow by comparison

IMO drop in an aluminator and crank up the boost

Mad... there is WAAAAAY more to a car than just "how fast it goes"....

some people i hear actually enjoy mustangs for the CAR they are... not just the times on the track.

07-08-2010, 01:56 PM

#16

joutcelt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamtheory

Mad... there is WAAAAAY more to a car than just "how fast it goes"....

some people i hear actually enjoy mustangs for the CAR they are... not just the times on the track.

That is up to the OP who really hasnt given us any details on what is keeping him from buying. Im assuming since he added a sc then he probably has been to the track or has plenty of spirited driving. Im certain he will notice a loss in perforance from his car to the 5.0. I think its just what it is. So much hype about this new car that it has people spending more than they should for it. Which is what ford wants. Its like the new iphone that just came out. You might have a phone that u already like and u know it works. Then u buy the new iphone 4 and it sucks b/c certain issues. Really its anything that has just come out

my 2 cents

07-08-2010, 04:40 PM

#17

rydeordie

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If the old car is paid off I would just keep it. You spent a lot of time and money in it. Just get a new engine and the let the fun begin all over again.

07-08-2010, 07:12 PM

#18

JCON

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rebuild the old one with better internals and stroke it!

07-08-2010, 07:53 PM

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pascal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jz

Your sig is way too big son... Resize please (250x500).

OP, if you can afford the new Stang without putting a strain on your finances, then get it.
Whatever you choose, as long as it's responsible, you'll be fine.