Stang Noobie/Longtime Fan...Help?
08-31-2010, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New Jersey
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Stang Noobie/Longtime Fan...Help?
Hello Mustang Forums.
I am a long time Mustang fan, ever since I was a kid. I'm now 24 years old and have had a wide array of cars. I just recently got rid of my 2004 Audi S4 and I am going tomorrow to test drive (and probably end up buying) the new 2011 GT. I am completely in love with the car, basically everything about it. The performance for the value with this vehicle is unreal. Ford deserves a ton of credit for this, in my opinion. So I basically have a question or two before I do the test drive, I would appreciate any help.
1. If I'm not mistaken, the GT puts out 412hp with 390 lb/ft torque. My old S4 had about 340hp with 309 lb/ft torque. I know this may be a dumb question, but I'm not a nuts and bolts guy. Am I going to feel a significant difference in power in the GT? It's just I've never driven a car with this much power, and I'm wondering how easy it is to drive (I drive manuals only).
2. I've heard great things about the car, but I live in New Jersey and obviously get a good amount of snow and bad weather. With the right tires, how will she handle in the snow?
Any other things I might want to consider would be appreciated.
If I do end up buying the car (which I'm almost 99.9% sure I will), I look forward to chatting about Mustangs with you all.
Thanks in advance,
Matt
I am a long time Mustang fan, ever since I was a kid. I'm now 24 years old and have had a wide array of cars. I just recently got rid of my 2004 Audi S4 and I am going tomorrow to test drive (and probably end up buying) the new 2011 GT. I am completely in love with the car, basically everything about it. The performance for the value with this vehicle is unreal. Ford deserves a ton of credit for this, in my opinion. So I basically have a question or two before I do the test drive, I would appreciate any help.
1. If I'm not mistaken, the GT puts out 412hp with 390 lb/ft torque. My old S4 had about 340hp with 309 lb/ft torque. I know this may be a dumb question, but I'm not a nuts and bolts guy. Am I going to feel a significant difference in power in the GT? It's just I've never driven a car with this much power, and I'm wondering how easy it is to drive (I drive manuals only).
2. I've heard great things about the car, but I live in New Jersey and obviously get a good amount of snow and bad weather. With the right tires, how will she handle in the snow?
Any other things I might want to consider would be appreciated.
If I do end up buying the car (which I'm almost 99.9% sure I will), I look forward to chatting about Mustangs with you all.
Thanks in advance,
Matt
09-01-2010, 06:44 AM
#6
welcome
I suggest going and test driving one to see how you like the car and if there is a noticeable power difference feel. As far as driving in the snow, I'm sure it's like any other rear wheel drive car, you'll just have to take it easy.
I suggest going and test driving one to see how you like the car and if there is a noticeable power difference feel. As far as driving in the snow, I'm sure it's like any other rear wheel drive car, you'll just have to take it easy.
