Perfect car to compliment the S197 Mustang?

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So I'm thinking about purchasing a second car to use as a daily driver and winter vehicle. I thought it'd be fun to see what everyone on here recommends as a good car to go with the Mustang. So what's everyone suggest?

Personally I'm looking at a Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT with a 5 speed manual, or possibly an Evo X or the new 2010 Fusion Sport with AWD. All would be good winter cars but I'm not sure what would "go best" with my Mustang...

 

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Jeep Cherokee SRT8 or Chevy Trailblazer SS ..

 

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I have my 90 LX 5.0 and my Eddie Bauer Explorer AWD 5.0 They are both the perfect compliment.





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2009 F 150 would go great.

 

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Ford Escape.

 

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stanmckinney

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Another Mustang? At least keep it a Ford.

 

DarkFireGT

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I like my AWD Edge. About to put an intake/tune on it. I'd keep it in the Ford family. Fusions aren't bad either.

 

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Sounds like everyone wants you to go midsized SUV.
I love the new Subarus... The AWD is pretty fun
It still gets good MPG and handles great in the snow.
I would get something like a 4WD truck or SUV.... or an AWD car.
The fusion sounds nice too

 

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I have an 08 fusion and it's not too bad of a car with the v6 and 6 speed auto...I had an 06 explorer before that with the 4.6 and 6 speed auto and it was decent too. I'd go f150 or some sort of full size though. That's just me.

 

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How about waiting for the new Tarus SHO? 360 HP with 36 Hwy MPG!
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AWD midsized SUV like most suggest here its the way to go specially in the snow.

 

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stanmckinney said:

Another Mustang? At least keep it a Ford.

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Haha, I've been seriously considering getting a second Mustang as well and having one be the cold weather Mustang. If I could find a S197 Bullitt or if the 2010 Mustangs aren't too weird looking in person then it's a possibility.

o0Dan0o said:

How about waiting for the new Tarus SHO? 360 HP with 36 Hwy MPG!
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Too expensive for a Taurus and too big. It's an awesome car but I'd prefer something Mustang sized or smaller unless I get a pickup.

If the SVT Raptor ends up being affordable then I'd definitely go with that hands-down

 

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Wait for the new Taurus SHO with the Ecoboost and AWD.

Otherwise I'd probably get something AWD like a WRX or a mileage machine like a VW TDI or a Toyota Prius.

 

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i want a volkswagen gti. or a mercury marauder. or a lightning. alot of infinitis and lexus' and etc are really nice. i know they aren't really the same category but i like the luxury of them.

those aren't ideal for some though. with the weather we get around here, since it never really gets bad all those are manageable.

 

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I'm pretty happy with my choice for my Mustang's stable mate. Though, my Mustang is the daily driver and the Marauder is the project car. Still, *I* think they look good together, but I'm biased.

 

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Just when I was reading the title I was thinking 05+ Subaru Legacy GT. They are pretty bad cars. The 2.5 turbo motor is stout, they look good. There just isn't anything I dont like about them.

As a side note I just drove a 05 WRX STI that a friend of mine owns dyno's 493hp and 48Xlb ft to the wheels. It was pretty sweet to say the least.

 

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Just drive the Mustang year-round. Put snow tires on it and call it a day. As long as you keep your car clean, it'll last 25 years no problem.

 

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An F250 turbo diesel for me. Ideal for pulling car and trailer. Mustang is not used for transportation anymore.

 

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My daily is a 98 VW Jetta TDI, had it since new. Yes it's a Turbo (90HP) 40-50 MPG. The Mustang always feels scary fast after driving the diesel. Dont get another sports car as a daily, it will take something away from the stang.

 

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i gots me a 2000 grand cherokee, and 99 Exploder...4wd SUV or a PICKUP is nice it has that extra weight and clearance in deep snow/slush/ice (i live in maine) Even AWD Subarus cant always clear a snowplow ridge at the end of a drive way...