WHICH CAR??????????
02-06-2006, 10:23 PM
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WHICH CAR??????????
On Feb 11th which is this Saturday, I am going to go look at a 06 Saleen S281-SC Mustang. Now I am very interested in this car but I am debating between this car or a 06 Mustang GT Coupe, or Conv. I am really not sure on which one I should get but I am leaning toward the Saleen. What are yalls opinions on which car I should get??????
02-06-2006, 10:40 PM
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RE: WHICH CAR??????????
Honestly boils down to what you intend on doing with the car and what you want out of it. The Saleen is going to have the better performance. So if that is what you are wanting, it is going to be your choice hands down.
02-06-2006, 10:51 PM
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RE: WHICH CAR??????????
ORIGINAL: hawgman
Honestly boils down to what you intend on doing with the car and what you want out of it. The Saleen is going to have the better performance. So if that is what you are wanting, it is going to be your choice hands down.
Honestly boils down to what you intend on doing with the car and what you want out of it. The Saleen is going to have the better performance. So if that is what you are wanting, it is going to be your choice hands down.
If you decide to get a GT couple, and you want the same performance as a Saleen, you'd have to figure out the cost of adding mods to the car's original price versus the total price of a Saleen.
If the total cost is more than the Saleen, then I go with the Saleen. If not, then I'd go with the GT.
Just my .02
02-07-2006, 09:25 PM
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RE: WHICH CAR??????????
saleen only has 30 more hp then a stock gt. but cost 25k more you do the math.. if you want the name of a saleen on your car get the saleen but you can easily get a blower exhaust costum paint the biggest baddest rims and tires with the GT and still have money left over... i would say get the GT cause the saleens not worht it.. actually i would say get an 04 cobra cause that will beet the hell outa any new 05-06 car on the road even hang with vettes.. so thats my 2 cents.. hope it helps.. oh and an 04 cobra would be cheaper then the 06 GT anywayz
02-07-2006, 11:41 PM
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RE: WHICH CAR??????????
ORIGINAL: jt14894
I second that. But, also think of it this way.
If you decide to get a GT couple, and you want the same performance as a Saleen, you'd have to figure out the cost of adding mods to the car's original price versus the total price of a Saleen.
If the total cost is more than the Saleen, then I go with the Saleen. If not, then I'd go with the GT.
Just my .02
ORIGINAL: hawgman
Honestly boils down to what you intend on doing with the car and what you want out of it. The Saleen is going to have the better performance. So if that is what you are wanting, it is going to be your choice hands down.
Honestly boils down to what you intend on doing with the car and what you want out of it. The Saleen is going to have the better performance. So if that is what you are wanting, it is going to be your choice hands down.
If you decide to get a GT couple, and you want the same performance as a Saleen, you'd have to figure out the cost of adding mods to the car's original price versus the total price of a Saleen.
If the total cost is more than the Saleen, then I go with the Saleen. If not, then I'd go with the GT.
Just my .02
02-07-2006, 11:54 PM
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RE: WHICH CAR??????????
I would buy the GT. I instaled the Saleen SC and upgraded my suspension added only a CDC classic chin spoiler and and my car hauls *** for a lot less money. I like the looks of the Saleen, but I like a little more of a sleeper look. I will post some pics when I get my car from the paint shop, and my dyno #'s. Decals coming off and painted strips (ghost look going on). Good luck on your choice
02-08-2006, 12:21 AM
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RE: WHICH CAR??????????
ORIGINAL: akula52
I would buy the GT. I instaled the Saleen SC and upgraded my suspension added only a CDC classic chin spoiler and and my car hauls *** for a lot less money. I like the looks of the Saleen, but I like a little more of a sleeper look. I will post some pics when I get my car from the paint shop, and my dyno #'s. Decals coming off and painted strips (ghost look going on). Good luck on your choice
I would buy the GT. I instaled the Saleen SC and upgraded my suspension added only a CDC classic chin spoiler and and my car hauls *** for a lot less money. I like the looks of the Saleen, but I like a little more of a sleeper look. I will post some pics when I get my car from the paint shop, and my dyno #'s. Decals coming off and painted strips (ghost look going on). Good luck on your choice
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