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ugly maybe, but if you went for a test drive in that, then a civic (and money wasnt a concern) there would be no way would choose the civic. As if they werent fast enough stock, with simple bolt ons and pulley upgrades for the supercharger, those things are stupid fast.
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Rep Power: 0 I think the shifter looks really bad, I do agree that it's a pretty good deal for the type of performance you get.
Though, i'd rather have a shifter cart...THOSE are stupid fast...
Though, i'd rather have a shifter cart...THOSE are stupid fast...
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Mustang Cobra -- great straight line speed, heavy for corners. Mustang ergonomics still aren't as good as most foreign cars.
Mustang Cobra -- great straight line speed, heavy for corners. Mustang ergonomics still aren't as good as most foreign cars.
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Rep Power: 359 I've driven one, well not like that, but a GT. I didn't like it at all . The driving position was wacked out, shifting was heavy, handling was heavy, breaking was harsh. . Just not a smooth car. . Granted it's fast, but it's damn ugly and damn brutal to drive. no suave in it at all .
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Some of Fords finest engineering . . They come up with that. Junk . . sad sad story .
Some of Fords finest engineering . . They come up with that. Junk . . sad sad story .
you say that like honda is doing big things right now.
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those things are stupid fast.
those things are stupid fast.
I'm a sucker for the boxy type stangs. not the ugly previous generation.
I wouldn't commute that though.
Last thing I'd want is to get taunted by ricers as they go by, while i'm broken down on the shoulder Last edited by XxSoVeReiGNxX; Aug 31, 2003 at 05:47 PM.
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there's one of those things at a dealership by me. Man that is a awsome car.
there's one of those things at a dealership by me. Man that is a awsome car.
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I wouldn't commute that though. Last thing I'd want is to get taunted by ricers as they go by, while i'm broken down on the shoulder
I wouldn't commute that though.
Last thing I'd want is to get taunted by ricers as they go by, while i'm broken down on the shoulder 
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Rep Power: 0 I love all the "domestic" bashing. I'll admit, I am not a fan of the Mustang, unless your main goal is straight line speed. Our 2002 GT convertible isn't really a "fun" car if your idea is buzzing through the corners. Its a heavy car. But, its got a great sounding exhaust note, torque that is pretty decent, and surprisingly having the ragtop makes the car able to haul large items that you cant get into a Mustang Coupe.
Granted that a V6 Mustang leaves a LOT to be desired. The GT is bearable, but not really a fast car (for me -- I've had a pretty exciting previous 4 cars, and the Civic is car I bought out of necessity).
I know this statement sounds ludicrous, but I'd rather spend the money on a used 2001 Z06 (385hp) than on a new Cobra. I guess for the kind of driver I am, the Corvettes erogonomics and superior handling/feel are worth buying used vs a new Cobra.
I'd even be willing to spend more for a newer 405hp Z06 over the stock Cobra. Some of my interior quality gripes are ones that you'd find on a base V6, a GT, and probably on a high dollar Cobra. I mean I guess its the same as if Honda actually produced a K20 Civic. It would be fun, but the people who feel that a DX or LX is a cheap car would have the same comments on a more expensive K20 Civic.
That said, my previous car was a WRX wagon. Fun car, lots of room for cargo (less roomy than the Civic for people though!), but overall the quality of the interior materials and the fit and finish ranked below the Civic (again, IMO).
Granted that a V6 Mustang leaves a LOT to be desired. The GT is bearable, but not really a fast car (for me -- I've had a pretty exciting previous 4 cars, and the Civic is car I bought out of necessity).
I know this statement sounds ludicrous, but I'd rather spend the money on a used 2001 Z06 (385hp) than on a new Cobra. I guess for the kind of driver I am, the Corvettes erogonomics and superior handling/feel are worth buying used vs a new Cobra.
I'd even be willing to spend more for a newer 405hp Z06 over the stock Cobra. Some of my interior quality gripes are ones that you'd find on a base V6, a GT, and probably on a high dollar Cobra. I mean I guess its the same as if Honda actually produced a K20 Civic. It would be fun, but the people who feel that a DX or LX is a cheap car would have the same comments on a more expensive K20 Civic.
That said, my previous car was a WRX wagon. Fun car, lots of room for cargo (less roomy than the Civic for people though!), but overall the quality of the interior materials and the fit and finish ranked below the Civic (again, IMO).
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Man, I think that's the one my doctor got recently...I gotta change doctors....*shrug*
Man, I think that's the one my doctor got recently...I gotta change doctors....*shrug*
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you say that like honda is doing big things right now.
you say that like honda is doing big things right now.
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Rep Power: 359 Originally posted by XxSoVeReiGNxX
lol that was the funniest sounding thing I've read all week...
I'm a sucker for the boxy type stangs. not the ugly previous generation.
I wouldn't commute that though. Last thing I'd want is to get taunted by ricers as they go by, while i'm broken down on the shoulder
lol that was the funniest sounding thing I've read all week...
I'm a sucker for the boxy type stangs. not the ugly previous generation.
I wouldn't commute that though.
Last thing I'd want is to get taunted by ricers as they go by, while i'm broken down on the shoulder True. . true. . well said..
