Mustang owners getting scared......
11-02-2008, 12:18 PM
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What I found most surprising is that they dont consider the new SS as a direct competitor for the GT because they dont cost the exact same. Like a few grand makes a difference on whether 2 products are direct competitor or not. The corvette and porsches are 100,000$'s in spreads.
But I Like how they compare the Cobra with the SS while there is a 30k$ difference from 30k$ to 60$k.
But I Like how they compare the Cobra with the SS while there is a 30k$ difference from 30k$ to 60$k.
11-02-2008, 01:34 PM
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What I found most surprising is that they dont consider the new SS as a direct competitor for the GT because they dont cost the exact same. Like a few grand makes a difference on whether 2 products are direct competitor or not. The corvette and porsches are 100,000$'s in spreads.
But I Like how they compare the Cobra with the SS while there is a 30k$ difference from 30k$ to 60$k.
But I Like how they compare the Cobra with the SS while there is a 30k$ difference from 30k$ to 60$k.
11-02-2008, 02:29 PM
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What I found most surprising is that they dont consider the new SS as a direct competitor for the GT because they dont cost the exact same. Like a few grand makes a difference on whether 2 products are direct competitor or not. The corvette and porsches are 100,000$'s in spreads.
But I Like how they compare the Cobra with the SS while there is a 30k$ difference from 30k$ to 60$k.
But I Like how they compare the Cobra with the SS while there is a 30k$ difference from 30k$ to 60$k.
11-02-2008, 02:30 PM
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What I found most surprising is that they dont consider the new SS as a direct competitor for the GT because they dont cost the exact same. Like a few grand makes a difference on whether 2 products are direct competitor or not. The corvette and porsches are 100,000$'s in spreads.
But I Like how they compare the Cobra with the SS while there is a 30k$ difference from 30k$ to 60$k.
But I Like how they compare the Cobra with the SS while there is a 30k$ difference from 30k$ to 60$k.
I don't htink that price difference is too bad. Yes I know that with an extra 12k over an SS you could make it a great performer but saying there is a 30k difference between SS and GT500 is just wrong.
No im not a mustang nut swinger I would still rather have an SS I'm just clarifying the facts here.
11-02-2008, 05:44 PM
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11-02-2008, 06:06 PM
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A GT500 is not anywhere close to 60k. MSRP on GT500s is 42k. And considering that you get a forged motor already built for boost
I don't htink that price difference is too bad. Yes I know that with an extra 12k over an SS you could make it a great performer but saying there is a 30k difference between SS and GT500 is just wrong.
No im not a mustang nut swinger I would still rather have an SS I'm just clarifying the facts here.
I don't htink that price difference is too bad. Yes I know that with an extra 12k over an SS you could make it a great performer but saying there is a 30k difference between SS and GT500 is just wrong.
No im not a mustang nut swinger I would still rather have an SS I'm just clarifying the facts here.
I just looked on KBB and it says people are paying 48k$ for one and msrp is starting at 44k$
Lets say its 50k-30k....20k$ difference almost. Thats 66% more than the Base SS.
Not to mention not too long ago they were going for 60-70k$ for them.
I am not denying that fords svt motor is a badass motor, what I am saying is that from a comparison between the existing GT and the Camaro SS, its definitely competition.
11-02-2008, 08:13 PM
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I love how they say there is no model to compete with the GT500. Just throw a KB or Maggy on the new Camaro and then the GT500 is toast. I hate it when people compare Forced induction cars to NA.
And quoted from www.mustangforums.com
"Anyone found out the compression ratio on the SS and V6 model? I read the LS1's and LS2's weren't super/turbocharger friendly and can blow at even low psi levels."
WTF?
And quoted from www.mustangforums.com
"Anyone found out the compression ratio on the SS and V6 model? I read the LS1's and LS2's weren't super/turbocharger friendly and can blow at even low psi levels."
WTF?
11-02-2008, 08:47 PM
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Mustang GT = 3500lbs / 400hp = 8.75
Camaro SS = 3900lbs / 430hp = 9.06
Camaro loses
11-02-2008, 09:06 PM
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Cuz that's what the mulletheads have been pining for since the announcement of the new Camaro.............a 400hp car for well less than 30K.
mustang guy geting off on camaro guy with the mulletheads drop
but ill give him a break since he DD's a V6 it looks like
mustang guy geting off on camaro guy with the mulletheads drop
but ill give him a break since he DD's a V6 it looks like
11-02-2008, 09:38 PM
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I love how they say there is no model to compete with the GT500. Just throw a KB or Maggy on the new Camaro and then the GT500 is toast. I hate it when people compare Forced induction cars to NA.
And quoted from www.mustangforums.com
"Anyone found out the compression ratio on the SS and V6 model? I read the LS1's and LS2's weren't super/turbocharger friendly and can blow at even low psi levels."
WTF?
And quoted from www.mustangforums.com
"Anyone found out the compression ratio on the SS and V6 model? I read the LS1's and LS2's weren't super/turbocharger friendly and can blow at even low psi levels."
WTF?
11-02-2008, 11:14 PM
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Nine ball come on now I live in Houston and we can line your wifes Caddy up with my wifes gt and it will be no contest,Sorry just had to call you out on that one .If you want pm me and we can get it on video .With all due respect of course.Lol!
I've raced newer Mustang GT's in my wife's 2008 Caddy CTS. It has the same 3.6L DI engine the V6 Camaro will get. It also weighs more than the Camaro does.
It was a very close race, the Mustangs did not pull on the Caddy. Gearing can make up for torque off the line, and those 3.6L with the 6-spd auto are very aggressive off the line.
FWIW, we also owned a 2005 GT and that thing was a torqueless turd. The CTS is actually more enjoyable to drive.
It was a very close race, the Mustangs did not pull on the Caddy. Gearing can make up for torque off the line, and those 3.6L with the 6-spd auto are very aggressive off the line.
FWIW, we also owned a 2005 GT and that thing was a torqueless turd. The CTS is actually more enjoyable to drive.
11-03-2008, 11:10 AM
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I sure will be glad when the speculation is over and real streetcars hit the pavement !!!!!!!!!!!! 
With this economy i hope the Mustang/ Camaro/ Challenger/ etc has some buyers, otherwise we will be internet racing once again JMO !!!!! 