Ford Mustang GT verse Chevy Camaro SS

[bugman]

i test drove the mustang GT and the v6,,, the camaro SS and the v6,,, the camaro v6 was a dog,,, the SS was a monster, a ton of torque,, but the ride was not very smooth and im 6-2 and the cab was too small head was hitting top,,, the mustang GT was very nice more room for me to sit comfy and plenty of power,, the v6 was good also i could get by with the v6,, but the GT is still the way to go,,, so for me so far its the mustang,,, what do you guys think who test drove both??????

[groovetube]

so the 300 hp V6 camaro is a dog?

dayum.........

[XKnight]

I drove both and chose the Mustang GT. Power wise it was pretty equal, but the GT handled better and was more comfortable for me. I also thought the Mustang interior was of better quality. In the looks department I give the nod to the Camaro. That being said, the Mustang GT with 412 HP in stock form mated to a 6 speed manual with 3.73 gears is a smile inducing ride every time. So far the only mod I did was add Flowmaster mufflers for that old school muscle care rumble. Both are great cars and don't forget to look at the Dodge Challenger too.

[Killcrop]

I drove the GT and its the best Mustang to date. I heard the Camaro is a real chop top. I'm 6'2 as well and the Mustang has good head room. Wasn't always like that.

[bugman]

Originally Posted by groovetube

so the 300 hp V6 camaro is a dog?

dayum.........

ya the camaro v6 did not do it for me,,, seems the camaro is heavy for a v6,, now the ss was fast,,very fast,, but remember i only test drove them for a few miles,, i may go again to different dealers and try all them again

[halorealm7]

Better buy now if your looking for room in the pony. Word on the Ford forums is that it is gonna be a bit smaller soon....

Lotsa lotsa goodies aftermarket for the Stang already. Camaro & Challenger parts are really starting to be developed but more already for the pony.

[bugman]

Originally Posted by halorealm7

Better buy now if your looking for room in the pony. Word on the Ford forums is that it is gonna be a bit smaller soon....

Lotsa lotsa goodies aftermarket for the Stang already. Camaro & Challenger parts are really starting to be developed but more already for the pony.

what will be smaller

[j2b4o]

I've always hated mustangs (all but the first) with that being said I find very little that apeals to me with the camaro, I don't like the looks and I'm sick of that engine. IMO the new mustang takes all the good looks from the origional and combines them with the best parts of the new challenger and I think it looks KILLER! Best looking American sports car I've liked the look of in a while. From all I've heard from owners is that the stang has better handling and the motor inspires you to push it. I think it's cheaper also might be wrong but that's usually the case. I vote ford.

[halorealm7]

Originally Posted by bugman

what will be smaller

Mustang

[groovetube]

Originally Posted by bugman

ya the camaro v6 did not do it for me,,, seems the camaro is heavy for a v6,, now the ss was fast,,very fast,, but remember i only test drove them for a few miles,, i may go again to different dealers and try all them again

yeah i havent drove either so i believe you obviously. 300 hp can make a car crazy fast or crazy slow, it all depends on weight, as you know. Nice review, thanks for that

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

They should redesign the Camaro and get rid of that chop top look. I sat in one at the Auto show and it's like no way! The blind spot was ridiculous and I don't think it looks all that great anyway with the squashed windows. Yeah, even though I'm an ex chevy buff, I'd go with the stang.

[SimonBSinister]

Originally Posted by bugman

i test drove the mustang GT and the v6,,, the camaro SS and the v6,,, the camaro v6 was a dog,,, the SS was a monster, a ton of torque,, but the ride was not very smooth and im 6-2 and the cab was too small head was hitting top,,, the mustang GT was very nice more room for me to sit comfy and plenty of power,, the v6 was good also i could get by with the v6,, but the GT is still the way to go,,, so for me so far its the mustang,,, what do you guys think who test drove both??????

Mustang all the way.... However I would be real leary of what gas is going to cost in the coming couple of years. That is why I purchased a V6 in 2003. I wanted and still want the GT but I drive too much.

Mine is a 2003 and has over 180,000 miles on it and I have never had one issue outside of normal maintenance stuff (knock on wood). I am looking at new ones now and for kicks I did drive the Camaro v6 last year and didn't like it. I really don't love the look of it either...

YMMV

[bugman]

Originally Posted by SimonBSinister

Mustang all the way.... However I would be real leary of what gas is going to cost in the coming couple of years. That is why I purchased a V6 in 2003. I wanted and still want the GT but I drive too much.

Mine is a 2003 and has over 180,000 miles on it and I have never had one issue outside of normal maintenance stuff (knock on wood). I am looking at new ones now and for kicks I did drive the Camaro v6 last year and didn't like it. I really don't love the look of it either...

YMMV

i hear you,, gas might get crazy,, but i have a company truck for work so the car would be for nights and week ends,, my last two cars i put 8k a year on so i lease and im always under the miles for me,, plus i have a harley and ride that also,, so it might work out ok for me,, i did try the mustang with the v6 and it was nice had some pep,, i may go that way not sure,, but when i get in the GT the thoughts of a v6 go out the window,,,,,,,

[SimonBSinister]

Originally Posted by bugman

i hear you,, gas might get crazy,, but i have a company truck for work so the car would be for nights and week ends,, my last two cars i put 8k a year on so i lease and im always under the miles for me,, plus i have a harley and ride that also,, so it might work out ok for me,, i did try the mustang with the v6 and it was nice had some pep,, i may go that way not sure,, but when i get in the GT the thoughts of a v6 go out the window,,,,,,,

I hear ya...The GT Rules... If I didn't have to drive 150 miles a day for work I would get one in a heartbeat. I would be afraid to try it because like you said I know I would buy it

[bugman]

its all just gas!!!!!! for guitars,,, cars,,, bars,,,,, ect