On the last Mustang we bought, I told the sales droid he had a deal...oh just one more thing, please have the detail shop get out a heat gun and remove the big vinyl script down each side of the car. He looked at me like I was a six-headed alien, but he did it. 'Stangs, like so many other current models, do tend to overdo it on the bling.

I looked into removing the faux gas cap, but it would involve filling holes & a trunk repaint. The estimate I got was around $700...I decided I didn't look at the thing when I was driving.

But...many car makers, even Porsche, guilty of the "bling" thing these days...

Well, I guess they were in the old days, too...'73 RS was damned "bling-y" for it's time.

No bling, all zing!

My car is devoid of bling.....

Yea tho I travel through the valley of rice and other 4 bangers, I shall fear none....for I have four more cylinders and gobs more torque!



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If I were to have a new Mustang, it would need to be one of 2011s. Probably a V6 since it is lighter and handles better. The new V6 is a much more elegant piece of engineering than the old lump. The new 5.0 in the GT is a step in the right direction for weight, sophistication, and power, however.

I would take a well set-up 944 over either, though.

I recall seeing many 944s back in the day with PORSCHE center taillight inserts and PORSCHE vinyl sill graphics (and PORSCHE floormats, bra logo, windshield logo, etc).

I suppose everyone just confused them for Chrysler Conquest TSi's if they didn't spell it out.

The difference between a 2011 Mustang base V6 and a GT V8 is almost exactly 100 pounds. Only ~55lbs of that is the motor, the rest is spread out in stronger hardware. I'd gladly exchange 100 pounds of curb weight for 107 horsepower and 110 foot-pounds of torque.

Especially due to the 3.31 gears in the V6, versus 3.73 in the V8...think 'leverage'.

The V8 'handles better' in an objective way (numbers), and the carbon-plate limited slip in the V8 will handle track sessions longer than the organics in the V6.

You need to drive both I guess.

Those awful taillight things were dealer add ons. It say Porsche below it on the body and above it on the spoiler. :)

If a mustang comes with a 5.0, you have to buy that model. The V6 is for ladies. :)

Edited - post removed. -Z-man.
Naw, I'll leave that activity to folks with 930's. :rolleyes:

Or maybe Strosek or Gemballa versions, anyway

Well stated...the new v-6 is no slouch with 305 horsepower, but the new 5.0? Man, it's somethin' else...has lots of forged internals, even "squirters", etc.

Engine wise, I bought too soon.

If I were ordering an '11 GT, I'd go base model, insisting only on the 3:73 limited slip and the Brembo brakes. 6 speed for the gearbox, of course.

On the other hand, I think the '09 body is more attractive than the current style...
a taste thing for sure.

willtel - that completely idiotic and stupid personal attack has landed you on ban island for a week.

You are out of line.

Take care now,
-Z-man.

The poor kittens

Hell, I've had worse said to me here...if I'd had my say, no ban...

I actually thought to myself that Willtel's zinger was one of the funniest I have read in years here. Sure it was mean spirited, but it was d@mn funny.

Sorry about that, Z..

And no Paul, that vid wasnt directed at you.

And it was over the line. That's why he got a little time out.

-Z

I figured that....:D