MS3 v2 Mustang GT
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MS3Chik said:
Thats for the GT Premium. I am going the GT deluxe with the $100 3.55 limited slip ratio. $26,440 msrp. A-Plan is ~10%+ under sticker. This puts me around the $24k mark (or less) which is where the MS3 GT is at.
Listen, I know they're apples to oranges. 4 doors is nice, but I don't need it. The trunk is very roomy. I've been in both cars and they are both guilty of cheap interiors IMO. I will say the stang's seats can't compare to the MS3... I've got my Wrangler for the winters. Just kicking some conversation around. I understand its whatever I want, but the fact is I've never owned a sports car before so I end up comparing 4cyl turbos to 8cyl muscle cars. All I have to go by is cost and styling/comfort I like. The rest I look to forums like this to get opinions on the other pros and cons.
Decide if your gonna mod it or not... not 1000$ mods, they will be on par.
for more $$ prolly the stang is better especially for drag racing.
I drove a 2006 stang gt auto and now i own a ms3 and i dont think one is much faster than the other stock vs stock... feeling and sound on wot is a ++ on the stang, but i dont think they can handle the same way. The MS3 is more a daly driver than the stang imo.
as said before its apple to orange, choose and be happy
good luck!
p.s.:speaking of broken motor mount, have someone else ever experienced bent frame with a stock stang?
for more $$ prolly the stang is better especially for drag racing.
I drove a 2006 stang gt auto and now i own a ms3 and i dont think one is much faster than the other stock vs stock... feeling and sound on wot is a ++ on the stang, but i dont think they can handle the same way. The MS3 is more a daly driver than the stang imo.
as said before its apple to orange, choose and be happy
good luck!
p.s.:speaking of broken motor mount, have someone else ever experienced bent frame with a stock stang?
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matsuda said:
I took a jd power survey so I've seen the questions first hand. I'll just say that I have a little less confidence in them now. IMO it should be taken with a shovel of salt.
Anyway I agree, Ford is a good company and makes good products despite their tarnished reputation and yes Ford has a big influence on Mazda as do Mazda on Ford. Right now, they need each other more than anyone thinks. My biggest problem with Ford is their designs. Except for the mustangs, and their really hign-end sports cars, there really isn't anything else I'd consider pleasing to the eye. My sister has an 1997 v6 mustang with around 60k miles and it runs like a charm. She takes good care of it though.
To the OP: It really comes down to what you really want. Both are fast in a straight line however the Mustang has the edge and a lot more potential. The ms3 isn't the easiest to launch whereas the Mustang is a breeze considering it's rear wheel drive. Practicality goes to the ms3 though but the Mustang has more of a sports car image. Either one will serve you well imo.
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Karma_hunden
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yes ban him!!
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One of the many reasons I do not purchase american made cars...
TheDutchGun
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Bakrauf said:
Mustang = Normal Dudes
MS3 = "Nerds with money" and Metrosexuals.
they always were weren't they? wasn't it carol shelby who called it a secretary's car? plus the MS3 is a station wagon so i don't think there's much of an argument in this arenakobaq7 said:
given that, get the stang. also fwd + power isn't anywhere near as much fun as rwd + powerPfft said:
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You better compare the insurance rates between the two. I hear the Mustang can get ugly depending on your driving record.
That's true with any car; insurance premium is heavily influenced by individual driver record and claim history. Mustang GT has a higher MSRP than the MS3, so that would explain the difference driving records being equal.
I don't know about secretary cars or wagons. But either one wouldn't be a bad choice really when you think about it. They'll both be fun to drive in their own ways. Similar horsepower and torque numbers but different platforms.
I've enjoyed my Mustang for 19 years. Having boost is fun too!
I don't know about secretary cars or wagons. But either one wouldn't be a bad choice really when you think about it. They'll both be fun to drive in their own ways. Similar horsepower and torque numbers but different platforms.
I've enjoyed my Mustang for 19 years. Having boost is fun too!
TheDutchGun said:
LOL. Yes thats exactly what happens.
Someone said something about ford owning mazda, my own theory on this is that the likes of ford and GM buy a controlling stake in other manufactures as they are struggling to compete, they end up buying the skills of many very talented and diverse engineers and designers. If they cant beat them just buy them out, there are some poor US cars but they do it deliberately, not because they cant.
Many American consumers look upon a vehicle purchase differently than people from other nations, here everything is disposable and driving style is generally different which i think is why the products are not as good here-European focus V's USA focus for example.
All that being said its just my personnel opinion and so is this- Buy the Mazda.
matsuda said:
So are you saying a 2-door Mustang coupe is as practical as the MS3?
Most likely you are saying they are "close-enough"....maybe that's true for *you*....but I'm willing to wager the vast majority of the car buying public would think you are nuts.
I always get a kick out of peope that ignore (or minimize) the practical aspect of car purchases. If you carry that to it's conclusion....just go get a liter sportbike and end this consersation here and now.
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RogRacer said:
The fox body hatches were more practical than anything from 94 on up, but they still dont have 4 doors and the back seats are useless. My friend thats 6'2 " drove my GT yesterday and his knees were in the dash board with his seat all the way back. (granted the 05's have more room) The Mazda has a lot more room, even being a smaller car.
