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Old 07-15-2012, 03:35 PM
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if you want an ls3 get a 2008+ vette. if you want a more practical car with nearly as much bawls, get a stang

the Camaro is just bad. the visibility is horrid.
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Old 07-15-2012, 03:36 PM
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Get the Mustang. I have truly enjoyed mine, no problems to date.
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Old 07-15-2012, 03:40 PM
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I was considering the camaro for a while. It drives nice around town and the clutch is much more forgiving then the GT but I couldn't get over how terrible visibility was from the drivers seat. Fenders that extend off into the sunset and a windshield that was more like a tank gunners viewport.

If I hadn't bought the GT I'd still be interested in the '13 camaro SS that supposedly you can get the ZL1 suspension on. ANd nav. <3 nav.
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Old 07-15-2012, 03:42 PM
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I've never owned a Mustang before, had 2 LS1 Trans Am's and a Z28. I don't have any complaints. It was between the Camaro and Mustang, and the Camaro just has a huge blind spot it seems like. I'm not a fan of the IRS either, a buddy has broken axles a few times. I halfway liked the Camaro styling, but when I saw the new '13s I knew right then which one I was picking.
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Old 07-15-2012, 03:43 PM
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If you go the chevy route just realize mustangs of all years will be blowing by you like you were in a Volt. My 06 has slaughtered every SS I was up against.
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Old 07-15-2012, 03:47 PM
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My dealer offers a lifetime powertain warranty with the Mustangs. All I have to do is keep all service receipts. Even if I do the work.

So no worries for me.
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Old 07-15-2012, 03:54 PM
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That's a sweet deal you have there jizz. Only thing about mustang is I see them so much.
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Old 07-15-2012, 04:21 PM
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I've never ever been a mustang fan, not sure why. Well that all changed a month ago, i got married and at the time had plans of buying an ls2 gto. well my buddy in my wedding had a 12' 5.0 and let me take it out and like that! .... mind instantly changed, did a complete 180, bought a 13' 5.0 and LOVE IT. never looked back. I wouldn't worry about any issues as it's covered by warranty, i can't say that i'd advise spending that kind of money and putting a tune on it as soon as you get it....
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Old 07-15-2012, 04:50 PM
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OP - I wouldnt worry about what you see here on the boards. For the most poart, all of us are enthusiasts who either get nervous at the first bump in the night or make the decision to not worry about every little sound.

Think of it this way...you freak out at night when you hear your house settling at night after being hot all day? Probably not. Once you get a stang, you'll never look back.
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Old 07-15-2012, 04:56 PM
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This is my second... First being a 2012 5.0.... Have loved them both also no problems.
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