MS3 v2 Mustang GT

[TheDutchGun]

if you get the mustang you will also get every asshole in the world trying to race you.
sit inside one and play with all the plasticy buttons and handles, look at the fake bad chrome, to me the mustang represents pure cheap s*** that is fast in a straight line until it breaks down the day after the warranty expires because thats what its designed to do.

MS3 does not stick out like a sore thumb to every boy racer, cop and thief. It is also very practical and will put a smile on your face when driving it.

i guess in a nutshell all i am saying is theres more reasons to own a car than it 0-60 time.

Thats a pretty negative attitude. So what happens if you get an extended warranty then? Does the car wait to break down?

I guess some people just like having a 300 naturally aspirated horsepower baseline to start with and a cavernous engine bay to fit any performance adders you want.

 

[tsunami]

Thats a pretty negative attitude. So what happens if you get an extended warranty then? Does the car wait to break down?

I guess some people just like having a 300 naturally aspirated horsepower baseline to start with and a cavernous engine bay to fit any performance adders you want.

fo sure.... i say go with the gt if you can get it at the 23k price of the ms3 its a no brainer really...

 

[jhowey]

... Just in my experience and my witnessing of Ford's quality compared to Mazda's quality is not a competition, Ford lost how many billions last year??? why because they eat their ass in warranty issues and customers dump the car after warranty. So unless you plan on ditching the stang after warranty and you really really like rental cars, go with any mazda I dont care their all better.

 

[MS3Chik]

go for the mustang..youll love it!

 

[Hyun]

there is no reason to go mustang for power and spend 4-5g when there is srt8 charger out. Really, it's no brainer.

 

[MS3Chik]

srt8s arnt cheap!!!

 

[TheDutchGun]

there is no reason to go mustang for power and spend 4-5g when there is srt8 charger out. Really, it's no brainer.

That is an enormous price difference my friend. Also those are for old men who don't drive conventional stick anymore.

 

[MS3Chik]

Charger SRT8
MSRP* starting at: $38,695

 

[GhostMercury]

No, I have not and would not ever purchase an American made car...

i haven't read this whole thread but when i see s*** like this it pisses me off. MAZDA IS OWNED BY ******* FORD.

 

[MS3Chik]

ford mustang msrp $27,620

 

[CTGrey02]

there is no reason to go mustang for power and spend 4-5g when there is srt8 charger out. Really, it's no brainer.

It's 4030 Pounds dude, lol Totally different class of car. Not to mention the price of entry for that behemoth

 

[kobaq7]

i haven't read this whole thread but when i see s*** like this it pisses me off. MAZDA IS OWNED BY ******* FORD.

Thank you i was getting ready to post that until i read it...

 

[altspace]

Apples to oranges here. From personal experience, MS3 has a better build quality, especially interior fit and finish. That's where you're going to spend most of your time, right? Anyway, all has been stated already. Boils down to your own preference.

 

[matsuda]

Apples to oranges here. From personal experience, MS3 has a better build quality, especially interior fit and finish.

Is that why mine (and many others) have so many noises and rattles?

The Mustang has a well proven and reliable power train. As far as the little annoying things, the MS3's track record so far has been less than stellar (we won't talk about broken motor mounts).

 

[matsuda]

I don't think you can really begin to compare these two cars. An MS3 is a 5-door hatch with a very strong practical side to it. The Mustang is anything but.

Kind of like a S2000, eh?

Actually, you can put a lot of stuff in the rear of a Mustang. Yes, the hatch really opens.

 

[GhostMercury]

if you plan to mod the car get the mustang. it has more power N/A. plus its rear wheel drive so you dont have to worry about the usually FWD s***.

 

[Bakrauf]

All i ever owned up till now has been Fords and Mustangs. I love that new body style. But I have 2 kids and need four doors and more space for thier toys..lol. Mustangs around here start at 30,000. So for me it was a no brainer, Pay 21,000 for a MS3 or $10,000 more for a mustang.

Plus you see a mustang every five minutes now.

Is the mustang turning into a chick car? THe last 50 i have seen were all driven by women.

 

[CTGrey02]

All i ever owned up till now has been Fords and Mustangs. I love that new body style. But I have 2 kids and need four doors and more space for thier toys..lol. Mustangs around here start at 30,000. So for me it was a no brainer, Pay 21,000 for a MS3 or $10,000 more for a mustang.

Plus you see a mustang every five minutes now.

Is the mustang turning into a chick car? THe last 50 i have seen were all driven by women.

V6's yes... occasional automatic GT.. yes. The car just has broad appeal.

 

[Karma_hunden]

i drove my buddy's 06/07 mustang gt.

I also drove a MS3 yesterday on a meet from a dude that lurks here, dont know his username, i guess he'll reply when he sees this.

Stang: Linear power is nice, since turbo lag kinda drives me crazy every once in a while when i wanna give it a push a bit and have to wait (no need to downshift for a little push)...but once it hits spool the MS6 felt a bit faster to me. The sound of the car was nice, LOVE the V8 sound!! but i also love my BOV sound!! so it was kinda even, but the interior of the mustang gt felt cheaper, not to mention its 5-speed...it aint bad unless you become used to driving a 6spd, then it just feels like one of your testicles is missing. Car is so heavy it has hydrolic steering, which pretty much means you cant feel the road...you just move the wheel and in that direction you go. Not a good feeling when you're rolling with 300 ponies and 3500lbs.

MS3, loved the car, felt fast!! and i only got to drive it in 1st and 2nd gear (gay), which supposedly are the restricted gears. Loved the seats!! the only two things i didnt like was the handbrake's location...made me touch MS6Mike's thigh, who was my co-pilot..i guess it could be good if ya had a girl instead...LOL, anyways, also the steering feels like the one of a regular mazda3...with that much power, it kinda scared me when i took a curve...too smooth, but i used to own/drive a mazda3, and was used to the steering, so i guess my complaint comes from the hard steering in my MS6 that i got used to.

just my 2 cents. to each their own...buy what makes you feel good.

 

[matsuda]

... Just in my experience and my witnessing of Ford's quality compared to Mazda's quality is not a competition, Ford lost how many billions last year??? why because they eat their ass in warranty issues and customers dump the car after warranty. So unless you plan on ditching the stang after warranty and you really really like rental cars, go with any mazda I dont care their all better.

Let's see how Ford and Mazda really compare:

http://www.jdpower.com/autos/brand-ratings/

Just for fun, try comparing Mazda and Kia.