A throw away of $ ? (New Mustang GT)

matt.love84 · 02-01-2008, 11:38 AM

Well, since the option to actually obtaining an old fashioned muscle car is getting a bit harder and harder.. I have been TOYING with the idea of picking up a 2005 Mustang GT and having some fun with it.

I've always liked loud brute force and figure hell.. it just may be fun.

The opportunity to pick up a 2005 GT with less then 20,000 miles on it for a great price has come up, and I may need one of you to talk me out of it.

OR just go for it.

I'd be looking at a saleen dress up as well as engine work and forced induction, but before that as much SUSPENSION work as the car could handle.

Am I wasting my time?

O-cha · 02-01-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by matt.love84

Am I wasting my time?

Yes and the fact you need to be reassured proves it.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 02-01-2008, 12:23 PM

trade in ur 06 E90 and pick up a 335...best of both worlds.

IMO the mustangs can be made to look really mean on the outside, but the inside is still a craphole

Chunga · 02-01-2008, 12:24 PM

Its hot... i would like to try one. Just for the weekend.

sparkyg · 02-01-2008, 12:34 PM

Borrow, don't buy.

Get a 335 and just make it go like a scalded cat!

Chunga · 02-01-2008, 12:39 PM

Heres a good one

Hawkeye · 02-01-2008, 12:58 PM

I like the looks a lot. The build quality is what I would be scared about.

Couch · 02-01-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I like the looks a lot. The build quality is what I would be scared about.

I have to +1 that.

As much as my friend loved his 'stang, he said he'll never ever buy one again.

I looked at them up close at the car show yesterday. Sounds silly, but the shifter feels terrible, and just the looks of the parking brake in use annoys the hell out of me. It sits so high, the design is crap.

But you gotta love the sound of a mustang though.

CokerRat · 02-01-2008, 03:00 PM

If I was going buy a pure muscle car (brand new, I mean) I'd get a Dodge Charger SRT8. Fast as hell in a straight line, just don't try and turn.

A muscle car, by the strictest definition, is an intermediate sized, performance oriented model, powered by a large V8 engine, at an affordable price.(source...which I happen to agree with)

b335i · 02-01-2008, 03:43 PM

Take a look at the interior of that Stang, then ask yourself if you are buying a muscle car, or if your looking at one of the worst interiors EVER!

TheAcAvenger · 02-01-2008, 03:53 PM

If you want it for the look the mustang gt is really good looking when done well. However, if you're in it for the pure power, the last gen is where the power for dollar is.

sdiver68 · 02-01-2008, 03:56 PM

Agreed, buy a 335i and have mod fun. I love the Mustang looks from the outside, the interior and handling are such a waste.

Year's_End · 02-01-2008, 05:28 PM

It's not hard to find a muscle car, even nowadays. Just look for one that isn't completely destroyed and make it a project car. Make it a real muscle car. My friend just bought a '65 Stang, changed everything: engine, tranny, suspension, wheels, steering wheel, radio. Now that's a real muscle car. The V8 cost him about 5k from Ford's performance division. The car makes about 450-500 at the wheels. He's gonna install a supercharger and make around 550-600 at the wheels too!

Best part, it only cost him about 15k total!!!

The new stangs are too common. Ancient tech in a modern-ish package. Not worth it imo.

FirstClass · 02-01-2008, 05:33 PM

There is only one reason you should ever need to stay as far as possible from a Mustang.

Solid. Rear. Axle.

End of story.

oneshare325 · 02-01-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

There is only one reason you should ever need to stay as far as possible from a Mustang.

Solid. Rear. Axle.

End of story.

+1

shiggy · 02-01-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by matt.love84

Well, since the option to actually obtaining an old fashioned muscle car is getting a bit harder and harder.. I have been TOYING with the idea of picking up a 2005 Mustang GT and having some fun with it.

I've always liked loud brute force and figure hell.. it just may be fun.

The opportunity to pick up a 2005 GT with less then 20,000 miles on it for a great price has come up, and I may need one of you to talk me out of it.

OR just go for it.

I'd be looking at a saleen dress up as well as engine work and forced induction, but before that as much SUSPENSION work as the car could handle.

Am I wasting my time?

oh good god man...tell me your kidding!!!!!!!
Brutal interior.....a toyota corolla will handle better in the corners...and thats not a stretch!...i dont even want to begin to talk about the workmanship, technology, ergonomics or quality...as already mentioned....sell off your e90.....and go buy a 335i and you'll be eating mustangs for lunch on daily basis!

GAM3OVR85 · 02-01-2008, 11:07 PM

^^proof: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111264

shiggy · 02-01-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MTL Bimmer

^^proof: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111264

nice!......love to see a video with 'stang vs 335i through some twisties....thats when it would get downright embarrassing!!!!

ChineseGuy · 02-02-2008, 01:41 AM

people here really like the 335...every post has that 3 numbers..

koreez88 · 02-02-2008, 01:50 AM

Looks good, but interior is absolute crap, sat in one during autoshow and got out in disgust. Don't know about driving capabilities tho.

matt.love84 · 02-03-2008, 01:24 PM

went for a test drive yesterday.. and of course the car was fun, but after being on the German side of things for quite some time now. I just couldn't handle that interior what so ever.

I think I'm going back to the Motorsport side, and find myself a nice low mileage 04/05 M3

.

shiggy · 02-03-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by matt.love84

went for a test drive yesterday.. and of course the car was fun, but after being on the German side of things for quite some time now. I just couldn't handle that interior what so ever.

I think I'm going back to the Motorsport side, and find myself a nice low mileage 04/05 M3

.

good to hear!!!

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CokerRat Private 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2015 F10 535i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	If I was going buy a pure muscle car (brand new, I mean) I'd get a Dodge Charger SRT8. Fast as hell in a straight line, just don't try and turn. A muscle car, by the strictest definition, is an intermediate sized, performance oriented model, powered by a large V8 engine, at an affordable price.(source...which I happen to agree with)
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b335i First Lieutenant 17 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i, 2012 f10 535i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (3)	Take a look at the interior of that Stang, then ask yourself if you are buying a muscle car, or if your looking at one of the worst interiors EVER!
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 134 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	If you want it for the look the mustang gt is really good looking when done well. However, if you're in it for the pure power, the last gen is where the power for dollar is. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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sdiver68 Expert Road Racer 59 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90, 09 335i e93 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3)	Agreed, buy a 335i and have mod fun. I love the Mustang looks from the outside, the interior and handling are such a waste.
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	It's not hard to find a muscle car, even nowadays. Just look for one that isn't completely destroyed and make it a project car. Make it a real muscle car. My friend just bought a '65 Stang, changed everything: engine, tranny, suspension, wheels, steering wheel, radio. Now that's a real muscle car. The V8 cost him about 5k from Ford's performance division. The car makes about 450-500 at the wheels. He's gonna install a supercharger and make around 550-600 at the wheels too! Best part, it only cost him about 15k total!!! The new stangs are too common. Ancient tech in a modern-ish package. Not worth it imo. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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koreez88 Всем привет ;) 146 Rep 3,358 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (12)	Looks good, but interior is absolute crap, sat in one during autoshow and got out in disgust. Don't know about driving capabilities tho.
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matt.love84 xXx 65 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2006 E90. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	went for a test drive yesterday.. and of course the car was fun, but after being on the German side of things for quite some time now. I just couldn't handle that interior what so ever. I think I'm going back to the Motorsport side, and find myself a nice low mileage 04/05 M3 .
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