Buying a mustang
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That was going to be added later, glad you brought that up....the imports (not ricers...tired of that damn termfalchulk said:
) such as STi, WRX, or hell even the 350Z can't even come close that price range. Granted, all 3 are over-all better cars for daily driving....but when you want a daily driver, heritage, and a fun weekend car for the track or shows (events)...nobody is even closer to the Stang.
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I'm a mustang guy at heart though I love the looks and performance of the C5 Vette as well. When I bought my Cobra, I could have afforded a new C5 (not z06) but I love power adder cars and I also need 4 seats. With sc cars, small mods equal big gains and it would have taken a bit more to get a Vette where I wanted it. Plus my wife and daughter cruise with me in the Cobra on those nice weekend days. No room in the Vette. I absolutely love the look of the new 05 Mustang and can't wait for the new Cobra. Hell, I woldn't mind keeping my current Cobra and going with a new GT for the daily driver. Let's see, nice house or two nice cars. I think the wife would have something to say about that.
I love porsches, but that is a car I probably won't ever own due to its price and small size. I like the fact that a mustang is an affordable, kick ass car that even has a back seat (albeit a penalty box). I'm going to be starting a family soon and I can still get away with getting a mustang, since my wife knows how much I love them, and the above mentioned rear seat. German cars are cool, but I felt a sense of pride owning a mustang. 
As for the corvette or anything GM for that matter... 
As for the corvette or anything GM for that matter... Yes, you are correct
You are correct-Corvetts are great. Someone said the Corvette was fiberglass, which is wrong. The Mustang is an excellent buy in its class. The Corvette is a world class sports car. I like both. The C5 is pretty cool. As far as buying Porsche, I would wait for the hardtop version of the Boxster. The 911 is great too. For the money the v6 and v8 'Stangs are great considering all the discounts. I would not buy a Mustang in the first 6 months, and just wait to see how pricing goes. Every Ford so far has been retail priced well over actual selling price. The original post was about money not being a factor, so I would look to another car. I am thinking if price is a concern, the current 2004 'Stang may be discounted down so much in the next few months for even the V8's that it may be irresistable for some. And for those in love of flat sides, the doors are flat sided. I still like it, though my favorite the rounded doors like the '98 had. But everyone likes something different. Heck, its all good! The 2004 model is good!
Loren
Mr. Jack said:
You are correct-Corvetts are great. Someone said the Corvette was fiberglass, which is wrong. The Mustang is an excellent buy in its class. The Corvette is a world class sports car. I like both. The C5 is pretty cool. As far as buying Porsche, I would wait for the hardtop version of the Boxster. The 911 is great too. For the money the v6 and v8 'Stangs are great considering all the discounts. I would not buy a Mustang in the first 6 months, and just wait to see how pricing goes. Every Ford so far has been retail priced well over actual selling price. The original post was about money not being a factor, so I would look to another car. I am thinking if price is a concern, the current 2004 'Stang may be discounted down so much in the next few months for even the V8's that it may be irresistable for some. And for those in love of flat sides, the doors are flat sided. I still like it, though my favorite the rounded doors like the '98 had. But everyone likes something different. Heck, its all good! The 2004 model is good!
LorenThe c5 is way over rated. Me and my dad just got a 01 vert not to long ago and I was disapointed with it after about 2 weeks. The interior just seems junk and it really doesn't ride that nice. It handels great but you feels every rock that hits they tires. The sets are awesome though, they feel great but it is the little stuff that is total junk. I am not 100% against chevy, they have some nice engines out but it is just the little stuff they can't seem to get right.
had65want05 said:Nope, sorry to tell ya, they are made of a plastic, and not fiberglass.
Up to 1982, 'vette bodies were made using FRP (fiber reinforced plastic). This is the technical term for the usual mat/chop resin technique most people are familar with. From '82 to present day, including the C6, they swiched to SMC panels (Sheet Molding Compound).
http://plastics.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s4841.htm
Chevrolet describes their body as "composite", which is accurate.
No matter how you slice it, it's still 'glass.
good question
Good question. In the past, cars like the Camaro had some plastic ( whatever it is ) used for fenders. Currently, I don't know. I did hear the Saturn is going to use metal on their cars for new models. The cost was higher on plastics, and the fit was hard to get right, so it is back to metal. Wonder what the fate of Saturn will be. Is is considered hip? Is it the Scion of GM? One interesting sports car - the Curve, as a concept car. Not sure if I like it, as I have only seen it on the computer screen and not in a show. Did you know that Miata has an aluminum hood ( bonnet ). I wonder if Toyota will consider bring the RWD back to the Celica, as Mustang takes all the glory in 2004. Yeah, I know, Mustangs sell an aweful lot more units. I must say, for FWD, the Celica is pretty neat handling and fun to drive car. Between the 'Stang and Celi, there are good points to each. I don't know what Ford was thinking when the buried the gas pedal so far away in relation to the brake pedal. Hard to swing a foot over easily. I am not into heel and toe, but if I was, it wouldn't work with that setup. OK, one other quirk in the 'Stang is that strange shift lever, bent and so far away. Guess I need longer arms. Looks like that is to change in 2005 model. Other option is the automatic, I guess. Kinda like the stick. Do people owning thse cars like the sticks??? Was thinking that a 2004 may be a bargain when the 2005 are released, though $4,500 to 5,000 off right now is pretty darn tempting. I did own a 1965 and a 1985 Mustang. Was not too impressed with the '85, as it was that 4 cyl, and had soft suspension that made for piss poor handling. My Olds. 98 could out handle it by a wide margin. Gosh, I coulda had a V8, with quad shocks. Was thinking cheap at the time, and got a cheap result. Was a very comfortable to drive - that I can say. So the '85 was good for travel. The 1965 was the 289 V8, and more fun, but it overheated and was a gonner.
Loren
D0cks said:
Good question. In the past, cars like the Camaro had some plastic ( whatever it is ) used for fenders. Currently, I don't know. I did hear the Saturn is going to use metal on their cars for new models. The cost was higher on plastics, and the fit was hard to get right, so it is back to metal. Wonder what the fate of Saturn will be. Is is considered hip? Is it the Scion of GM? One interesting sports car - the Curve, as a concept car. Not sure if I like it, as I have only seen it on the computer screen and not in a show. Did you know that Miata has an aluminum hood ( bonnet ). I wonder if Toyota will consider bring the RWD back to the Celica, as Mustang takes all the glory in 2004. Yeah, I know, Mustangs sell an aweful lot more units. I must say, for FWD, the Celica is pretty neat handling and fun to drive car. Between the 'Stang and Celi, there are good points to each. I don't know what Ford was thinking when the buried the gas pedal so far away in relation to the brake pedal. Hard to swing a foot over easily. I am not into heel and toe, but if I was, it wouldn't work with that setup. OK, one other quirk in the 'Stang is that strange shift lever, bent and so far away. Guess I need longer arms. Looks like that is to change in 2005 model. Other option is the automatic, I guess. Kinda like the stick. Do people owning thse cars like the sticks??? Was thinking that a 2004 may be a bargain when the 2005 are released, though $4,500 to 5,000 off right now is pretty darn tempting. I did own a 1965 and a 1985 Mustang. Was not too impressed with the '85, as it was that 4 cyl, and had soft suspension that made for piss poor handling. My Olds. 98 could out handle it by a wide margin. Gosh, I coulda had a V8, with quad shocks. Was thinking cheap at the time, and got a cheap result. Was a very comfortable to drive - that I can say. So the '85 was good for travel. The 1965 was the 289 V8, and more fun, but it overheated and was a gonner.
Loren
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If I could afford those cars I'd definately build one bad-*ss Fox 5.0...then I'd go get that Viper GTS I've always wanted. 
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