Opinion on Mustang GTs?

[funkedup]

"you can buy lingenfelters or ruuff's or Roush or saleens from most dealers and you will get a factory waranty plus the specialty waranty. You will still spend less than the TVR and you will be able to own the car in any state.
lazs"

That too.  


I'm sure the TVR is a great car.  But the limeys' arrogant assumption that there aren't US cars as good in performance handling is just silly.

PS We didn't even get into the really extreme machines like the new Saleen or the Mosler.  

[funkedup]

Originally posted by Dowding
From most dealers? That sounds a bit restrictive to me. I can buy the top of the range Tuscan from any TVR dealer - I'm talking about the equivalent vette or viper.

There are probably more Dodge and Chevy dealers than there are TVR cars built each year.

[Dowding]

That's not my point. There must be a reason why only 'most dealers' can offer those models.

[funkedup]

Because there are a zillion Chevy and Dodge dealers and demand does not justify offering the special cars at every dealer.  We are talking very limited production supercars here, just like the TVR.
In any case, a bog standard Viper SRT-10 or Corvette Z06 would have no problem hanging with a TVR on any track.

[senna]

A Porsche would be my weapon of choice for road or track.

[hyena426]

stock as a rock the 1965 ac cobra still holds the records for fastest production car ever made,,,427 sideoiler,,goes from 0 to 100 back down to 0 in 13 seconts,, guinness book of world records last i checked:)

and for a allmost 40 year old car,,that aint too shabby to still hold records:D

[rc51]

Originally posted by Saurdaukar
Dear God... one more reason not to like you... a Maxima with a pointy hood is NOT a sports car!
 

LOL you got to be kidding me!!
I will put my 350z up against a GT mustang any day.
sock fer stock.
The Z will far out handle the GT.
And it's pretty fast as well.
have you ever driven one?

[lazs2]

there are more ford and Chevy dealers in one state thatn there are tvrs produced in a year.  face it... little limey cottage industry cars can't compete.

I don't think a Mustang cobra would have any trouble beating that datsun on any course I can think of.
lazs

[rc51]

I'm not so sure about that Laz!
i having used to work at a Ford dealer have driven the cobras,
lightnings,ect
And I am amazed at the G's I pull In the 350z.
Now at only a tic under 300hp from the factory remember this is a V-6 engine with no blower on it like the Cobra has.
And I don't even have the track model with the 18" wheels and the brembo brakes!
In a straight line race the Cobra would take the 350Z I have little doubt of that.
But put the two cars on a tight road course and it might just surprise you.

[nuchpatrick]

RC, I've driven the new 350Z at one of our Autocrosses and I'd rather drive a 'stang. I'm quiet disaponted in the handling of the car which I thought was 'lacking'.

But, then I drive a Miata with an agressive suspension setup so its difficult to compare the heavy weights to such a light car.

[Vipermann]

I'd love to race Rip, easygun, and rc51. Not saying I'd win but I'm sure it would be fun.

My car doesn't have a V8 though....in fact I don't have any cylinders

[rc51]

Originally posted by Vipermann
I'd love to race Rip, easygun, and rc51. Not saying I'd win but I'm sure it would be fun.

My car doesn't have a V8 though....in fact I don't have any cylinders

I have driven the rx-7
NO THX dude LOL
that was the best car Mazda ever built bar none.
They were silly for stop making that car!!
The new rx-8 is a TURD compared to the 7.

[Birddogg]

Originally posted by Raubvogel
I'm considering buying a new Mustang GT with the 4.6L engine. Has anyone had one for a period of time? I'm interested in reliability, gas mileage, maintenance, etc.

Mustang GT what a great car!!! What year? 99 and up are very nice. Acutally best GTs ever made(96-98 were weak).Stock car will do 13.9 in quarter mile. 8.8 Rear axle great for drag racing, not bad overall handling.Good transimission as well.
Engines are rock solid can take plenty of abuse, will last long time and have great torque curve. Good fuel economy (for V8 SOHC). Ok brakes. Plenty of parts available, aftermarket is HUGE.
If buying new, also look into 2003 Mach 1(GT and cobra blend), cobra engine (Naturaly Aspirated), with 8.8 solid rear, very nice car with shaker ram air hood. Fast too (faster and lighter then 99-01 Cobras, underrated engine with lots of torque in the low end, very nice retro package).
Interior in any mustang leaves something to be desired, seats arent the best (expect leather to wear out in 2-3 years)
Lots of plastic, not the best fit, etc etc.. but hey its a muscle car it fills that role very well.
Now, If you have $30-33K to spend, get 2003 Cobra.. that is a monster!! If you want 500HP daily driver  for less then $35K this is your ticket. Engines bulletproof, 6spd vette tranny, etc etc..
Any more 4.6L Qs just ask away

[Dowding]

there are more ford and Chevy dealers in one state thatn there are tvrs produced in a year. face it... little limey cottage industry cars can't compete.

Eh? We're talking about Yank car performance, straight from the showroom and not production numbers providing the car is available from any dealer. Sounds like a fair set of conditions.

I'll pick a random corvette dealership in the US walk in and ask to order the top of the range model. You do the same in a TVR garage over here. We'll ship them to silverstone after they've been run in, add slicks, and get some pro driver to throw them around the track.

TVRs would compete, believe me. And you know it.

[GtoRA2]

Post them along with the numbers on the TVR....


Based solely on Gran turismo2 and 3, lol the playstation game, (lol I know its a game but it got rave reviews for realism) The TVR is a turd!