5.0 Mustang GT throws a beating to Camaro and Challenger

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

That's hilarious.

If you think that is funny the $43,700 base and $46,700 as tested prices for the Challenger SRT-8 should really have you rolling.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by goof2

If you think that is funny the $43,700 base and $46,700 as tested prices for the Challenger SRT-8 should really have you rolling.

Yeah I've never understood that one. I could probably get a Vette for that price.

[smileyman]

As an enthusiast I would love to have 412 ponies just cause. A 6 spd to row, some real grippy tires and a V8 snarl.
BUT...Since bike rock and all i need from a sports car is rainy day transportion the V6 engines will do. I still get to row the box, 300 hp is more than my 350Z had or any of my 80s V8 coupes had, and gets better mileage all for 8-10K less and lower insurance. With the money i save i can afford a sport bike andtrack time. What could be better...

[Dave]

Originally Posted by smileyman

As an enthusiast I would love to have 412 ponies just cause. A 6 spd to row, some real grippy tires and a V8 snarl.
BUT...Since bike rock and all i need from a sports car is rainy day transportion the V6 engines will do. I still get to row the box, 300 hp is more than my 350Z had or any of my 80s V8 coupes had, and gets better mileage all for 8-10K less and lower insurance. With the money i save i can afford a sport bike andtrack time. What could be better...

psssssst! Drop a terminator drive train in a 79' fairmont. Whole thing would only maybe run 15k and would kill practically anything on the road

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by Dave

psssssst! Drop a terminator drive train in a 79' fairmont. Whole thing would only maybe run 15k and would kill practically anything on the road

Been there done that, and cheaper I might add. Ford Fairmont was also know as the Lincoln Zephyr, they cage out real light and a 351 makes them go fast. We called it the Zipper. Also done Vegas, Novas, GM F bodies, Mustangs and lite trucks. I am done building street sweepers, I want a warranty and creature comforts and to build race bikes.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Been there done that, and cheaper I might add. Ford Fairmont was also know as the Lincoln Zephyr, they cage out real light and a 351 makes them go fast. We called it the Zipper. Also done Vegas, Novas, GM F bodies, Mustangs and lite trucks. I am done building street sweepers, I want a warranty and creature comforts and to build race bikes.

well if you want creature comforts you can use a chrysler 5th ave

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by Dave

well if you want creature comforts you can use a chrysler 5th ave

LOL, by creature comforts I meant a good defroster, A/C, electric windows, front glass uncracked by unibody flex. All the stuff that my 83 Firebird used to have but were sacrificed in the lo buck hot rod rebuild. You know, some class.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Yeah I've never understood that one. I could probably get a Vette for that price.

Not a new one. Since they are not comparing used cars, your argument is retarded.

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Eh, I doubt that adds more than 100-150 lbs

Maybe not that, but I would bet the wiring for all the electronics weighs close to 500lbs.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

Not a new one. Since they are not comparing used cars, your argument is retarded.

A base Corvette coupe is only $2k more expensive than the as tested price of the Challenger.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by goof2

A base Corvette coupe is only $2k more expensive than the as tested price of the Challenger.

And the base challenger is $23460. what's your point?

Gonna compare a base model sports car to a top of the line pony car? I would guess that with the number of Camaro SS', SRT8 chargers and Mustang GTs compared to vettes I see, they are rarely cross shopped.