Test drove 2011 Mustangs 3.7 & 5.0 auto, 5.0 manual
07-20-2010, 01:45 PM
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Step backwards probably wasn't the correct term, maybe a big step forward would be more accurate. What I like about the 05 to 09 was the retro looks both of the interior and exterior. I don't like what Ford did with the interior or the back end of the new car. to modern for me. 412 hp is nice but with the compression as high as it is supercharging may be a challenge. It's still a damn nice car, but so is the Camaro.
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07-20-2010, 02:31 PM
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That's probably because I'm not the full time driver. When my wife drives it, she most likely drives like the grandma she is. I'm sure that helps the gas mileage figure remain so high. Now, don't anybody tell her I said that! LOL!
07-20-2010, 02:52 PM
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Step backwards probably wasn't the correct term, maybe a big step forward would be more accurate. What I like about the 05 to 09 was the retro looks both of the interior and exterior. I don't like what Ford did with the interior or the back end of the new car. to modern for me. 412 hp is nice but with the compression as high as it is supercharging may be a challenge. It's still a damn nice car, but so is the Camaro.
Also, I think they've already supercharged the 5.0 on the GT350.
07-20-2010, 02:59 PM
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the best thing about the new 5.0's ... besides the 412 stock HP... is so much MORE CAR FOR THE MONEY. the interior and exterior are amazing, handling is great, and come with blind spot mirrors...
plus the MPG IS awesome. So stop thinking about the .1 - .5 second difference... you can fix that with minor upgrades and still have a **** ton more car.
plus the MPG IS awesome. So stop thinking about the .1 - .5 second difference... you can fix that with minor upgrades and still have a **** ton more car.
07-20-2010, 05:33 PM
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The manual 5.0 I drove did feel like a high 12s/low 13s car with 3.73 gears.
My daily driver (08 LS4 V8 GXP) runs mid 13s & my Son's stock 2000 Camaro SS runs 13.1 so I have a pretty good feel on how quick cars are. My 33+ years of legal drag racing may help a bit too.
What dealership? That would almost be worth a roadtrip if we did ending going with a Mustang.
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07-20-2010, 05:40 PM
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Where did you read a stock auto 5.0 will run 12.7? The one I drove would be lucky to hit 13.5. It felt more like low 14s.
The manual 5.0 I drove did feel like a high 12s/low 13s car with 3.73 gears.
My daily driver (08 LS4 V8 GXP) runs mid 13s & my Son's stock 2000 Camaro SS runs 13.1 so I have a pretty good feel on how quick cars are. My 33+ years of legal drag racing may help a bit too.
The manual 5.0 I drove did feel like a high 12s/low 13s car with 3.73 gears.
My daily driver (08 LS4 V8 GXP) runs mid 13s & my Son's stock 2000 Camaro SS runs 13.1 so I have a pretty good feel on how quick cars are. My 33+ years of legal drag racing may help a bit too.
07-20-2010, 05:55 PM
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The 2011 Mustangs are very solid & handle awesomely. The seats are better than what they were but not as near comfortable or as supportive as the Camaro.
If I had the room to park them I'ld probably buy both. I already have 8 cars so parking is at a premium.
07-20-2010, 05:58 PM
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Most of the time. I am right
