[SeanPlunk]

Mustangs?
Acura RSX Type-S?
Mini Cooper S?

[Chate]

eww, a mustang?? i wouldnt mind a 05+gt, its just an image downgrade LOL!! I kid i kid

cooper is too small, rsx is too slow/ricey for my taste

i just wish my c5 would just stop sucking long enough for me to get out of school

[Chate]

also, when buying a car person-to-person (non dealer) whats the best way to go about ensuring quality of it? i always am afraid that i'm gonna get screwed and have no where to turn to buying direct even though theyre significantly cheaper

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by Chate

also, when buying a car person-to-person (non dealer) whats the best way to go about ensuring quality of it? i always am afraid that i'm gonna get screwed and have no where to turn to buying direct even though theyre significantly cheaper

What kind of cars are you looking at?

[Chate]

your g35 link gave me some hope, so i'm looking at a 2005+ g35 coupe w. manual (i think they went from 260 to 298hp that year)
i figure since the vette does have 100+ miles on it, the difference (seat of the pants) between 345 hp and 298 hp wont be THAT big of a deal...dear god i hope...

[Chate]

Does anyone know a site that has all the variants of the current gen mustang listed and the differences between them??

All i knew were v6, GT, GT500 but i see all kinds of other ones like Boss, GT350, GT/CS etc but cant tell the diff?

I like the GT/CS only because my initials are CS tho haha, someone point me in the right direction!!

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by Chate

Does anyone know a site that has all the variants of the current gen mustang listed and the differences between them??

All i knew were v6, GT, GT500 but i see all kinds of other ones like Boss, GT350, GT/CS etc but cant tell the diff?

I like the GT/CS only because my initials are CS tho haha, someone point me in the right direction!!

As far as I know here are the options for the normal (non-supercharged) 4.6L 3-valve Mustangs that Ford has offered for the S197 generation.

GT - 300hp/320lb/ft

GT/CS (California Special) - GT with hood scoop, different front bumper, rear diffuser, graphics, 18" rims, 2-tone seats

Shelby GT - GT with hood scoop, 17" rims, billet grille, and 320hp/330lb/ft with a shorter 3:55 gear ratio as opposed to normal stock 3:31

Shelby GT-H - Same as Shelby GT but black with gold stripes

Bullitt - No spoiler, only black and green, unique shifter, 315hp/325lb/ft, and 3:73 gear ratio

Out of the group I like the CS the most, although the Bullitt would be kind of fun too

[SoCalC55]

Nice breakdown, and looks somewhat accurate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-g...n_Ford_Mustang

[Chate]

Sweet thanks guys!

Hows the rear seat room on these?

Is the GT350 just a dealer package where they add cobra emblems and shelby rims or something, theres a few on Ebay and they look like a cobra without the GT500 steering wheel, or (most importantly) the SC.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...QQcmdZViewItem

Is it a stretch to hope that the Gt500s will drop to the mid to high 20s by the end of the year? Sure a gt would be fun, but a gt500 would make me feel better (and waiting 6 months means more cash to spend) but by then the vette will probably have blown up...choices choices...

[Chate]

I'm reading that the cobra has a 0-60 of 4.6 sec and quarter of 12.8. Isnt the 03 about the same???? rediculus

335i with a tune does 0-60 in 4.6 and 1/4 of 13.0

why is finding an awesome car so damn hard, out of these the 335i is better overall vehicle, right? Better daily drivablility, reliability, suspension, comforts etc etc etc and pricewise on the used market the 335i coupe is like 27 make it 30 with a tune and better tires and you'll be right in line with the gt500 (damn close)