Boss 302, that good? - Page 2

nester7929 · 09-30-2011, 01:35 PM

Yes, it's still good. Even without the Laguna Seca package, it's only a hair slower than the GT500 and is able to rev much higher.

Even so, if I had a choice I'd go with the GT500. The Boss isn't available with leather or electronically adjustable seats (the perfect seating position for me always seems to be right between the manually adjustable positions), so the Shelby is a bit faster and a better daily driver as well.

GEEo · 09-30-2011, 01:39 PM

all the HYPE about the Boss is True.

I've got to drive one w/o the Laguna Seca packages and all I can tell is that it was AWSOME!!!!!

I've drove a 2011 GT500 with the SVT package it was badass to but I would take the Boss than the GT500.

I would trade my car for a Boss in a heart beat!

ShnOmac · 09-30-2011, 10:32 PM

Lap times (61)

Pos Make / Model Time Speed (km/h) Year Power (hp) / Weight (kg) Driven by
1. Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR 1:33.92 138 '08 600 / 1536 Chris Winkler
2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:34.43 137 '11 512 / 1394 Motor Trend
3. Devon GTX 1:35.08 136 0 659 / 0 Devon
4. Porsche 911 GT2 RS 1:35.56 136 '10 620 / 1370 Excellence
5. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1:35.80 135 '08 647 / 1530 Motor Trend
6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:36.22 135 '09 570 / 1485 Motor Trend
7. Nissan GT-R 1:36.35 135 '11 530 / 1736 Motor Trend
8. Lexus LF-A 1:36.39 135 '10 560 / 1609 Motor Trend
9. Audi R8 GT 1:36.39 135 '10 560 / 1520 Motor Trend
10. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 1:36.77 134 '10 450 / 1400 Motor Trend
11. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:37.40 133 '11 512 / 1394 Motor Trend
12. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 1:37.77 133 '10 450 / 1400 Excellence
13. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:37.80 133 '09 500 / 1570 Car and Driver
14. Mercedes SLS AMG 1:38.82 131 '10 571 / 1620 Motor Trend
15. Ford Mustang Boss 302 LS 1:39.50 130 '12 446 / 1573 Road and Track
16. Porsche 911 GT3 1:39.52 130 '06 415 / 1395 Motor Trend
17. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:39.89 130 '06 480 / 1585 Edmunds
18. Porsche 911 Turbo S 1:40.11 130 '10 530 / 1585 Road and Track
19. Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI 1:40.20 129 '09 525 / 1620 Road and Track
20. Ford Mustang Boss 302 1:40.21 129 '11 450 / 1650 Motor Trend

Its up there with some impressive company....

Laguna Seca

http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/laguna_seca.html

91Z28350 · 10-01-2011, 01:09 AM

Not my cup of tea, as I like leather and all that, but for what it is, the Boss is, well Boss

Black GT · 10-02-2011, 05:28 PM

Look again at his post, he is quoting Canadian prices.

SC2150 · 10-02-2011, 06:08 PM

Best Mustang for the $$$ to date. Ford really stepped it up on this release.

Fightinfire921 · 10-02-2011, 10:14 PM

Can you order a Boss with rear seat delete? I swear the one I saw didn't have a rear seat.
Yes it was a regular Boss, white with black stripes. Sticker $43,000 and some change.

8cd03gro · 10-02-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WYKOFF69Z

Can you order a Boss with rear seat delete? I swear the one I saw didn't have a rear seat.
Yes it was a regular Boss, white with black stripes. Sticker $43,000 and some change.

the Laguna Seca has an x brace where the rear seats usually are. You sure it wasn't a LS?

Fightinfire921 · 10-02-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05MyStangWB

If it was white... it wasn't a LS. But yes, you can order the seat delete parts from FRPP and install them yourself. Can't order from the factory and have it delivered like that on a "regular" Boss 302

It was not a LS, but I swear it didn't have a rear seat. If I remember right it looked like bars in a X pattern where the rear seat back goes. Good information to know.
Thank you!

Fightinfire921 · 10-03-2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05MyStangWB

BY THE WAY, I used to live in Destin when I was stationed at Eglin AFB. 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing baby!!

I would like to thank you for you service. I hope you are enjoying your retirement.

I have four years left in the fire service and then we'll decide to stay in the area are move to central Florida. This area is just to tourist related for us and as you know the traffic sucks.

SS 376 · 10-03-2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DietCoke

The boss makes 40 legit whp more then the regular 5.0, and has a hell of a factory coilover suspension. They're pretty monstrous for what they cost.

All things considered, the 5.0 is probably a better buy than the Boss 302, as great a car as the Boss is. You could find a 5.0 for $31,000 or less, while the Boss 302 will be $46,000+, even at MSRP, once you factor in taxes, etc. You can bolt on that 40 whp for $1500-2000.

DarkneSS · 10-03-2011, 09:19 PM

I think what makes the Boss good is that its a race car for a fair price under warranty. I cant think of many other cars you can get that with.

SS 376 · 10-03-2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05MyStangWB

FULL WARRANTY....

Always something you want to have when you buy a Ford.

just kidding. Good car. Enjoy it.

ShnOmac · 10-04-2011, 08:40 PM

Now if only you could get your promised extra key that requires more money to use......

10-02-2011, 10:14 PM	#21
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09-30-2011, 01:35 PM	#15
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	Yes, it's still good. Even without the Laguna Seca package, it's only a hair slower than the GT500 and is able to rev much higher. Even so, if I had a choice I'd go with the GT500. The Boss isn't available with leather or electronically adjustable seats (the perfect seating position for me always seems to be right between the manually adjustable positions), so the Shelby is a bit faster and a better daily driver as well.

09-30-2011, 01:39 PM	#16
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	all the HYPE about the Boss is True. I've got to drive one w/o the Laguna Seca packages and all I can tell is that it was AWSOME!!!!! I've drove a 2011 GT500 with the SVT package it was badass to but I would take the Boss than the GT500. I would trade my car for a Boss in a heart beat!

09-30-2011, 10:32 PM	#17
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Lap times (61) Pos Make / Model Time Speed (km/h) Year Power (hp) / Weight (kg) Driven by 1. Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR 1:33.92 138 '08 600 / 1536 Chris Winkler 2. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:34.43 137 '11 512 / 1394 Motor Trend 3. Devon GTX 1:35.08 136 0 659 / 0 Devon 4. Porsche 911 GT2 RS 1:35.56 136 '10 620 / 1370 Excellence 5. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1:35.80 135 '08 647 / 1530 Motor Trend 6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:36.22 135 '09 570 / 1485 Motor Trend 7. Nissan GT-R 1:36.35 135 '11 530 / 1736 Motor Trend 8. Lexus LF-A 1:36.39 135 '10 560 / 1609 Motor Trend 9. Audi R8 GT 1:36.39 135 '10 560 / 1520 Motor Trend 10. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 1:36.77 134 '10 450 / 1400 Motor Trend 11. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:37.40 133 '11 512 / 1394 Motor Trend 12. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 1:37.77 133 '10 450 / 1400 Excellence 13. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:37.80 133 '09 500 / 1570 Car and Driver 14. Mercedes SLS AMG 1:38.82 131 '10 571 / 1620 Motor Trend 15. Ford Mustang Boss 302 LS 1:39.50 130 '12 446 / 1573 Road and Track 16. Porsche 911 GT3 1:39.52 130 '06 415 / 1395 Motor Trend 17. Porsche 911 Turbo 1:39.89 130 '06 480 / 1585 Edmunds 18. Porsche 911 Turbo S 1:40.11 130 '10 530 / 1585 Road and Track 19. Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI 1:40.20 129 '09 525 / 1620 Road and Track 20. Ford Mustang Boss 302 1:40.21 129 '11 450 / 1650 Motor Trend Its up there with some impressive company.... Laguna Seca http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/laguna_seca.html

10-01-2011, 01:09 AM	#18
91Z28350 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP 2010 Traverse LTZ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roanoke,TX Posts: 665	Not my cup of tea, as I like leather and all that, but for what it is, the Boss is, well Boss

10-02-2011, 05:28 PM	#19
Black GT Banned Drives: 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 522	Look again at his post, he is quoting Canadian prices.

10-02-2011, 06:08 PM	#20
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Best Mustang for the $$$ to date. Ford really stepped it up on this release.

10-03-2011, 09:19 PM	#26
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	I think what makes the Boss good is that its a race car for a fair price under warranty. I cant think of many other cars you can get that with.

10-04-2011, 08:40 PM	#28
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Now if only you could get your promised extra key that requires more money to use......