Mustang 5.0 yes or no

[Jaw]

I was looking at the mustangs recently but then I got in my mates GTR stage 4.25 around the same ££ and realised I'd still be able to go rpund corners too

That would be a tough choice, very different cars both equally awesome but in different ways. I miss uk car prices, GTRs outprice the Mustangs by a solid $30k here

 

[Fogwan1983]

I was looking at the mustangs recently but then I got in my mates GTR stage 4.25 around the same ££ and realised I'd still be able to go rpund corners too

That would be a tough choice, very different cars both equally awesome but in different ways. I miss uk car prices, GTRs outprice the Mustangs by a solid $30k here

I like both choices and would love to have a muscle car. As I'm sure you have seen, the new model has ripped round the nurb rung pretty fast this year!!!

 

[ben g]

My brother has one. Only a 2.3, but just sitting in it on the driveway, it feels special.

It also gets loads of looks every time you drive it.

Downsides are it feels like a big car and is quite scary trying to maneuver through rush hour traffic.

 

[mj2k]

I know, it's marginally smaller than a 5 series!

R8 not as cheap, trust me I've looked - plus it's servicing a very different car, limited storage, or space.... :roll:

Also a little concerned turning up to pitch for projects looking like a flash alec, or quite literally a cowboy

 

[Jaw]

I know, it's marginally smaller than a 5 series!

R8 not as cheap, trust me I've looked - plus it's servicing a very different car, limited storage, or space.... :roll:

Also a little concerned turning up to pitch for projects looking like a flash alec, or quite literally a cowboy

Think the new stang is modern enough to not look like 'the horse you rode in on'

 

[RedUn]

Go for it, I think it'll be brilliant fun and from some time spent on YouTube with a few basic tweaks they can be quite a bit quicker with a gorgeous sound to match 8)

 

[Zoomer]

Sounds awesome ,looks fantastic, build quality, not too shabby. You live once, if you can afford it then why not... Go for it... And we want piccys and a nice YouTube link to hear it please.

 

[mcbeee]

Not a big fan of Mustangs, wouldn't mind a Boss 302 for sentimental reasons only, plus they were the only model that had a reasonable suspension and was built to race around left and right turns.
If you want one, get one. Anything that has good resale values has to be decent...

 

[enzed4]

I was looking at the mustangs recently but then I got in my mates GTR stage 4.25 around the same ££ and realised I'd still be able to go rpund corners too

That would be a tough choice, very different cars both equally awesome but in different ways. I miss uk car prices, GTRs outprice the Mustangs by a solid $30k here

Not meaning to hijack this thread, but curious to know how our GTR prices compare with Aussie as we have had Jap imports for many years now.
Check this page of GTR's for sale - not sure if they'll show highest price to lowest, but you can tweak the display to suit.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Se..._suggested=0&generalSearch_suggestedCategory=
Obviously, prices are in NZD (Pacific Pesos.. :lol: ) so take about 10% off to show cost in AUD. (or take about 45-50% off for £ if anyone else is remotely interested).

Back on topic, there are a lot of these new Mustangs around here for some reason (probably because they look great, sound great, and aren't supercar expensive), although if you want a 'real' muscle car, I think the more adventurous are choosing a Challenger instead (although still LHD ).

 

[Jaw]

I was looking at the mustangs recently but then I got in my mates GTR stage 4.25 around the same ££ and realised I'd still be able to go rpund corners too

That would be a tough choice, very different cars both equally awesome but in different ways. I miss uk car prices, GTRs outprice the Mustangs by a solid $30k here

Not meaning to hijack this thread, but curious to know how our GTR prices compare with Aussie as we have had Jap imports for many years now.
Check this page of GTR's for sale - not sure if they'll show highest price to lowest, but you can tweak the display to suit.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Se..._suggested=0&generalSearch_suggestedCategory=
Obviously, prices are in NZD (Pacific Pesos.. :lol: ) so take about 10% off to show cost in AUD. (or take about 45-50% off for £ if anyone else is remotely interested).

Back on topic, there are a lot of these new Mustangs around here for some reason (probably because they look great, sound great, and aren't supercar expensive), although if you want a 'real' muscle car, I think the more adventurous are choosing a Challenger instead (although still LHD ).

Crikey, looks like you get it a bit better than us over there, I'd expect to pay 85k-100k for an early GTR whereas looks like you have a few for 60! (in non pacific pesos ) I almost bought a 2011 in 2013ish for $115k which I'd expect to sell for around 85 now. I think here they will bottom out around the 60k mark in time to come but are a way off that just now.

*googles how to import cars from NZ*

 

[andyfanshawe]

Ive had american cars for years.
Still got two now. a 5.7 litre camaro (1991) and a 1990 ford crown vic 5.8 litre.
The torques from the V8's are amazing.
Go for it! You wont regret it.

Although.............RHD american cars over here??? Doesn't sound right!
Part of the uniqueness for me with them is that Im sitting on the left to drive it. Love it.

Andy.

 

[Jaw]

have one in today for the weekend I can't believe how paint on a nearly brand new car with >5000kms can be so trashed.

50:50 shot and some others. They really do capture what a muscle car should be about

I dunno why I love them haha it feels much slower than the Porsche or the Xr8 in the corner (both manual and modified so not really a fair comparason) But the interior is good for me (positioning and build quality wise) , it slips sideways at the fientest idea of a blipped throttle, sounds nice under load but too muted. Too common on the road now too.

But I just love em.. Definitely an emotive purchase rather than a logical one if you get one..

 

[enzed4]

Thread Hijack - I want a pic of the XR8

 

[Jaw]

Thread Hijack - I want a pic of the XR8

lol here ya go:

I could never see the point in utes but I love it. The demon lovechild of a mustang and a hilux.

 

[mcbeee]

The ONLY mustang worth having is an "original" Boss 302.
Left hand drive only and probably the same price as getting a new Bentley.

If you can get a new, right hand drive Shelby you "might" be happy, but not after you get the fuel bill.
The rest are just not any good.