MS3 v2 Mustang GT
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the 06 and newer mustangs have a big hp increase over earlier models right? Anyways i think the new gt's look really good but still went with the ms3. How about that new cobra, stiker price at only 40 some thousand but there all selling for 65k plus i heard. Does the gt come with limitied slip? is it the 4.6 motor? Sorry for turning this into a mustang forum
the 06 and newer mustangs have a big hp increase over earlier models right? Anyways i think the new gt's look really good but still went with the ms3. How about that new cobra, stiker price at only 40 some thousand but there all selling for 65k plus i heard. Does the gt come with limitied slip? is it the 4.6 motor? Sorry for turning this into a mustang forum
They have 40 crank HP over the 99-04 GT's. They also weigh more and are bigger cars. The seats go back further to accommodate normal sized people now and they should have traction-loc differentials in the back with 3:55 gearing if I remember correctly. As nice as they are, don't bother with the Shelby's. Way too expensive with the dealer markups. With out it they'd easily be affordable. The GT's have a 3 valve per cylinder over head cam with variable valve timing 4.6. An 8 hour blower install should net you about 450 USABLE horsepower at the wheels... on the stock block. I've seen cars with 500+ on the stock block as well. Not bad for an extra 4000 bucks.
This thread makes for some fun reading.. a lot of comedic comments being posted...
Borrowing a few quotes....
"Mustang = Normal Dudes
MS3 = "Nerds with money" and Metrosexuals.
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mustangs now a days are for late teen to mid 20s women, and middle aged men who still think their cool
"
So can we make up our minds here? I really need to know if Im driving as a "nerd with money", a metrosexual car, or if Im just normal damn it! (outie)
And on the whole Mustang/SRT8/MS3 punks trying to race you etc... I doubt you will get a lot of people to race you in the Mustang less you are the one instigating it, the MS3 on the other hand will get you noticed by those who "know" what it is - (a lot of the souped up rice rocket crowd), and the SRT8... you will just get laughed at a lot... in general though I doubt you will need to worry about it becoming an issue in either car. Just too many Mustangs out there for it to be an issue.
Well keep posting the amusing comments... some are trully priceless(outie)
Borrowing a few quotes....
"Mustang = Normal Dudes
MS3 = "Nerds with money" and Metrosexuals.
...
mustangs now a days are for late teen to mid 20s women, and middle aged men who still think their cool
"
So can we make up our minds here? I really need to know if Im driving as a "nerd with money", a metrosexual car, or if Im just normal damn it! (outie)
And on the whole Mustang/SRT8/MS3 punks trying to race you etc... I doubt you will get a lot of people to race you in the Mustang less you are the one instigating it, the MS3 on the other hand will get you noticed by those who "know" what it is - (a lot of the souped up rice rocket crowd), and the SRT8... you will just get laughed at a lot... in general though I doubt you will need to worry about it becoming an issue in either car. Just too many Mustangs out there for it to be an issue.
Well keep posting the amusing comments... some are trully priceless(outie)
fourthmeal
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For what its worth, I had the same dilemma when I ended up purchasing mine. I knew I would have to sell my motorcycle for a car, so it was either the EVO, STi, Legacy GT, MS3, 350Z, or Mustang GT. I've owned a 2000 GT before, w/ mods here and there, and it really was a great car. I only sold it because I was at a difficult time in my life at that time, but I should've held on to it.
That said, I test drove the Mustang GT before taking delivery of the MS3. In fact, I spotted the MS3 that I wanted to drive while testing the Mustang. Bottom line is the Mustang is just a great car, but it has a lot of compromises. I personally HATE fwd, and the lack of feeling and control it leaves me with at times. However, I do love turbos! I also appreciate more space available, and the "stealth" nature of the MS3, especially in silver.
Handling wise, the GT really doesn't compete in stock trim, though it isn't bad. Its a good car overall, but it just doesn't have the polish of the MS3.
The car I'd most go with right now, at this exact moment, would be the new EVO. That new body style is so damn sexy, its hard not to lust after it. Yeah its more, but its AWD, and my gut feeling is the MS3 should be as well.
That said, I test drove the Mustang GT before taking delivery of the MS3. In fact, I spotted the MS3 that I wanted to drive while testing the Mustang. Bottom line is the Mustang is just a great car, but it has a lot of compromises. I personally HATE fwd, and the lack of feeling and control it leaves me with at times. However, I do love turbos! I also appreciate more space available, and the "stealth" nature of the MS3, especially in silver.
Handling wise, the GT really doesn't compete in stock trim, though it isn't bad. Its a good car overall, but it just doesn't have the polish of the MS3.
The car I'd most go with right now, at this exact moment, would be the new EVO. That new body style is so damn sexy, its hard not to lust after it. Yeah its more, but its AWD, and my gut feeling is the MS3 should be as well.
Karma_hunden
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- '04 protege, then '05 mazda 3i, then '06 MS6 GT, now '10 RX8 R3
fourthmeal said:
yep, but we stole your thunder
JPMotorSport
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About the MS3 vs the Mustang,
it all comes down to what your vehicular needs are.
Do you need utility? The need to comfortably transport passengers/cargo? Will you need a usable trunk?
The GT is slightly faster, but after owning a Mustang for 4-5 yrs, I'm very happy with my MS6.
The mustang will definitely pull off the sports car look - and it sounds like this wont be your only car, it should all come down to which would you prefer to drive.
it all comes down to what your vehicular needs are.
Do you need utility? The need to comfortably transport passengers/cargo? Will you need a usable trunk?
The GT is slightly faster, but after owning a Mustang for 4-5 yrs, I'm very happy with my MS6.
The mustang will definitely pull off the sports car look - and it sounds like this wont be your only car, it should all come down to which would you prefer to drive.
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