I have a 2011 mustang 5.0 for a week

[JHL88]

twice i almost traded my ls3 for a new 5.0. once in january and once about a week ago lol. i really like those cars. i think im going to wait for the next gen camaro or mustang (at least a body upgrade) to be released then make a decision. idk... we'll see.

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by Jason7

I've got a 600 whp kenne belle twin screw 03' Cobra with less than 6k miles on the setup and under 14k total miles. Garage queen and needless to say its a piece of shit... can't even carefully shut the doors without them sounding like their falling off. Hence the reason for my SW 10' 2SS which is on its way to a 500whp n/a build...

It's my opinion I'm not gunna argue with anyone about it I own both...

Jason

Have to agree with you there, had an 04 Cobra and while the power was awesome, the car just seemed to be put together with glue, everything rattled, didn't seem to fit properly, and overall just had a very cheap feel to it, but did I say the power was Awesome!

[Njja]

Most folks have a certain brand of cars they love and are loyal to. I have always loved Chevys, when I was in HS a 427/435HP Vette was king, but the 426 Street Hemi, and the Cobras were right up there as well.

Then a combination of gas prices, and insurance rates killed the American Muscle car and HP went out the window.

Today at the moment, those of us that love power have wonderful options, and we should enjoy them while they are being offered.

Look at the SSR 2003-2006 then gone forever even the factory has been torn down! It is really a killer truck, if you visit their Forum you will see how much those guys love their rides. Mine is a pleasure to drive, lots of power, dependable, comfortable......and GM's production costs were about $150,000 per unit produced.

We should all enjoy the power while it's available..........next year they might be building cars with sails for power!

[Ron66Vette&10SS]

Originally Posted by swagled

.....Electronics can just flake out suddenly at inopportune times. I especially don't like the idea of fighting the electric motor if it's getting a stray "signal" to turn the other way.

I've seen enough electrical gremlins in cars over the years where computers suddenly go on the fritz ... "check engine" llights for no reason, "fasten seatbelt" lights while the seatbelt is fastened ... I don't want any of that stuff happening in the steering system.

So if that's the case, I take it you've written off most (if not all) current GM products as they use an electronic throttle?

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

So if that's the case, I take it you've written off most (if not all) current GM products as they use an electronic throttle?

[ffrcobra_65]

Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

So if that's the case, I take it you've written off most (if not all) current GM products as they use an electronic throttle?

I like the "stray signal to turn the other way" part. HILARIOUS!!!

[SilverTurtle]

I got the chance to drive the new 5.0 and GT500 w/track pack about three or so months ago... and I gotta tell you, that 5.0L is nice... but the GT500 is where its at! its an amazing performer and it never once felt out of control (even when I was drifting sideways through a U-turn lane underpass... lol)

but I just can't get past the looks of that rear end... if I own a car, I want to be able to take a picture of it from ANY angle and think, "yeah, that's the shot"... and with the new body Mustangs, there's no way to do that... and I really wonder if Mustang sales are lower BECAUSE of that rear end... every person I talk to, even Mustang loyalists, dont seem like that part of the car... the '09 GT500 was just about perfection on that body design... still have no idea why they changed it.

[ffrcobra_65]

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[Ironheadspearo]

Originally Posted by Njja

Heres my Cobra.

that cobra is bad ass for sure but for the money it cost your in zl1 territory and I am afraid i would rather have the zl although your car would probably beat the camaro still. both very respectible cars though. sweet ride

[AngusYoung]

Everyone here is mad because they get beat by mustangs and get stuck looking at the back end, which looks pretty nice honestly. I would take either car they are equal in my book

[lurker]

Originally Posted by Njja

Heres my Cobra.

I don't see how ANYONE can look at that car and call it ugly. That's AWESOME.

[tooslow]

Originally Posted by Njja

Heres my Cobra.

Nice, but it's not a Cobra. HID option on the GT500 makes it look cross-eyed.

[SGOS252382]

Mustang Cobra - yes, Mustang GT - no

Even though the Mustang GT is fast, I wouldn't want to be seen driving one. Sorry, but that's the honest truth.

[swagled]

Originally Posted by Ron66Vette&10SS

So if that's the case, I take it you've written off most (if not all) current GM products as they use an electronic throttle?

Not wild about those. (And I've seen others on this site say the same, the "feel" is different than a cable). But sometimes technology gets too encroaching to avoid.

I'm not crazy about antilock brakes either. Yes they've been standard on GM cars for 20 years. But I find the computer calls on them earlier than necessary. GM being conservative toward "safety", I suppose.

I wonder how much weight could be removed from modern cars if the consumer had more choice what features were really wanted.