I went Mustang shopping on Sunday (dialup unfriendly)

Tote · 06-12-2005, 02:48 PM

On Sunday morning I decided to go for a look at what was sitting in the caryards here, I actually found a GTO and I can see why they aren't a sales success when you compare them with the mustang.

The GTO $33690.00 US

The Roush Mustang $28410.00
I Know which one I'd prefer..... and should you happen to have a spare $47k you could have one of these,

and some more mustangs, I think I like the blue and white one the best though, it's a pity the bonnet scoop is just rice though, it dosen't go anywhere that I can see.

Regards,
Tote

WASP · 06-12-2005, 02:52 PM

Gee the Mustangs look tough don't they. I think I really need to go Mustang shopping sometime in the not so distant future!

XRated · 06-12-2005, 04:46 PM

They do look tough. Why do they make them sit so high though?

**Falcon Coupe** · 06-12-2005, 04:53 PM

We need caryards like those, are the prices US or AUD ?

Tote · 06-12-2005, 05:11 PM

$us :(

HOON69 · 06-12-2005, 05:49 PM

hmmm blue and white would be the GO

or the black n grey/silver i wouldnt mind but where do find a spare 28k USD hmmmm :(

turbo00007 · 06-12-2005, 06:55 PM

Wowww Blue and white one how nice is that

LTDHO · 07-12-2005, 07:54 AM

Those last two are awesome.

I'm not a massive fan of that Pontiac GTO mabe because it looks like a body kitted Commodore and doesn't have the same 'muscle car' look as the mustang.

Steffo · 07-12-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by XRated

They do look tough. Why do they make them sit so high though?

They can fit like 315's all-round without tubbing them though. Our cars here can't fit big tyres without alot of work because they sit so close to the wheels from the factory, amongst other things. I guess Ford builds 'stangs with drag racers in mind eh...

Drive XR7 · 07-12-2005, 08:12 AM

Beautiful!

The GTO is so much faster than the Mustang... but the Stang sells so much more because it's "the American dream."

Edit: Were these taken in the US or in Australia?

Tote · 07-12-2005, 08:30 AM

I'm in California for a couple of weeks training, if the photos were in OZ I'd have the blue and white one in my shed ))
Regards,
Tote

Josh_XC · 07-12-2005, 08:38 AM

dam wish something like that was in australia :-( . I go black and silver, that looked mean as. Are the new 2005 mustang fast? i have no information on the new ones. is it worth the price

Drive XR7 · 07-12-2005, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh_XC

dam wish something like that was in australia :-( . I go black and silver, that looked mean as. Are the new 2005 mustang fast? i have no information on the new ones. is it worth the price

They have the 4.6L V8 with the three-valve per cylinder heads. Make about 300HP compared to the 2004 GTO's LS1 with 350hp. The 2005 GTO has the LS2 and makes 405hp.

Pretty freaking scary... I love the styling of the new Mustangs, but would have to go with the Goat because it's so much faster.

Rodp · 07-12-2005, 04:59 PM

Those Stangs look absolutely gorgeous.. just needs a better powerplant.

Steffo · 07-12-2005, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh_XC

dam wish something like that was in australia :-( . I go black and silver, that looked mean as. Are the new 2005 mustang fast? i have no information on the new ones. is it worth the price

They're 4.6litres, same SOHC 3v per cyl heads as our BA/BF base model 5.4 V8, with 224kW and 434Nm (300hp and 320ftlbs). They'll hit 100km/h in about 5.7 seconds and the 1/4 mile in about 13.8 seconds. So they're pretty quick, especially for the power they have (225kW VX SS and 220kW AUIII XR8 can't match one).

Steve D · 07-12-2005, 05:33 PM

Someone at Coffey Ford in Dandenong has a new red convertible Mustang, converted to RHD and on the road...

Psycho Chicken · 07-12-2005, 05:53 PM

I saw one on the road today. Look tough as in the flesh!