Confirmed: 2011 Ford Mustang GT to offer 412-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 - Page 2

JST · 12-18-2009, 11:49 AM

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The short version is that I'm plenty happy continuing to drive my 19 year old Miata with slipping clutch and talkative speedo cable for now. It's really been odd.

Keeping the Miata wasn't one of the things you said you were torn between, though--you said you weren't sure whether to get the Camaro or the Mustang. As between the two, the only argument that the Camaro had going for it was its engine, and that's been taken away now.

bren · 12-18-2009, 12:05 PM

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As between the two, the only argument that the Camaro had going for it was its engine....

Well, and that it isn't a Mustang.

*clyde* · 12-18-2009, 12:14 PM

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Keeping the Miata wasn't one of the things you said you were torn between, though--you said you weren't sure whether to get the Camaro or the Mustang. As between the two, the only argument that the Camaro had going for it was its engine, and that's been taken away now.

Camaro = hot college aged chick with a body that is still a stranger to gravity that leads you to doing questionable things.

Mustang = Mildly attractive, but mostly unremarkable, divorced late 30s mom next door that's just interested in a fuck buddy. And cooks. And brings beer...and occasionally a younger and more attractive friend.

JST · 12-18-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

Camaro = hot college aged chick with a body that is still a stranger to gravity that leads you to doing questionable things.

Mustang = Mildly attractive, but mostly unremarkable, divorced late 30s mom next door that's just interested in a fuck buddy. And cooks. And brings beer...and occasionally a younger and more attractive friend.

It is perhaps a sign of my advanced age that the choice still seems obvious to me, even when you put it in those terms. Mmm. Beer.

*clyde* · 12-18-2009, 01:37 PM

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It is perhaps a sign of my advanced age that the choice still seems obvious to me, even when you put it in those terms. Mmm. Beer.

Or, perhaps, it is a sign that you have some further advancement of age to look forward before you may appreciate all which is old as new again, but not necessarily in that order.

But, whatever...

These are the practical considerations:

1. Does it make stupid power?
Camaro: yes
Mustang: yes

2. Does it have a back seat that children may use on rare occasions?
Camaro: yes
Mustang: yes

3. Will it fit in my garage?
Camaro: yes
Mustang: yes

4. Is it likely to be reasonably reliable for 2-5 years?
Camaro: yes
Mustang: yes

5. Is it within my budget?
Camaro: yes
Mustang: yes

6. Does it have active online communities centered on it?
Camaro: yes
Mustang: yes

7. Is it likely to make me smile often?
Camaro: yes
Mustang: yes

So, with all of that squared away, it comes down to much less objective measures. The Camaro has some pretty big negatives, primarily size and weight (which I don't care about *too* much). The Camaro's 20" wheels are an ass sucker, but the Mustang could have the same problem.

OTOH, the Camaro's looks drives a primal lust in my heart that will probably last a couple more years, while my similar feelings about the current Mustang were never quite as substantial and have passed their peak.

I've had 5 V8 Mustangs in the (ever more distant) past. While hitting an even half dozen has some mental appeal, I'd never get to pretend in my head that I'm John Cusack rolling down the suburban side street in "Better Off Dead." Instead, I'd be "Spencer for Hire."

TD · 12-18-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

Camaro = hot college aged chick with a body that is still a stranger to gravity that leads you to doing questionable things.

Mustang = Mildly attractive, but mostly unremarkable, divorced late 30s mom next door that's just interested in a fuck buddy. And cooks. And brings beer...and occasionally a younger and more attractive friend.

Got to disagree.

The Camaro is like one of Tiger Wood's mistresses - might be fun but you'd have to be able to get past the trailer park-ness of it all to enjoy it.

zach · 12-18-2009, 01:54 PM

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"Spencer for Hire."

That show was great. The books are fantastic.

*clyde* · 12-18-2009, 01:55 PM

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Got to disagree.

The Camaro is like one of Tiger Wood's mistresses - might be fun but you'd have to be able to get past the trailer park-ness of it all to enjoy it.

Sounds like you actually agree.