Paddy78 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 To be fair, I don't give a toss what car magazines write about cars... I'm sure there are plenty who wouldn't like the 350/370, but that didn't stop any of us. I'm sure there will be mixed reviews about it, but if we bought cars with or head's instead of heart's we'd all be on the Honda Jazz OC in our beige corduroy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Just reading quickly at peoples views to this...... why do you care what other people think of you or what ratings it got in a mag? Go test drive the damn thing and if you like it, then hell buy it for yourself and no one else. Come on we have all had Nissan's on here lol we should be used to badge snobbery or not fitting in with other peoples cars haha. I will be getting the v8 that's for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) but do you want brashness and noise? I mean, I hate to say it, but I think if someone drove a new mustang down a high street, you'd be 98% despised by everyone who saw it (the other 2% being 7 years old boys, but most of them don't appreciate cars these days) whereas a bmw would slip by largely unnoticed, apart from the few in the know who recognise its an M3. understated is the key I think, speak softly but carry a bit stick. I admire that ford have released a V8 mustang over here, but I just don't think it will work - we've had the Vauxhall VXR8 for some time now, and I don't ever see any of them on the roads either! (hmmm actually... I wonder how much those go for these days...) Really? Has a Mustang never driven past you in the street or even whilst you're driving? If it has, did you not take a double take or near break your neck trying to get a better look? I've seen a few 'Stangs out and about and every time I turkey neck to get a better look and hear it better. The pain I experience over the next 2 days after pulling and ligament is totally worth it Edited January 22, 2015 by KyleR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 nope, my head swivelling moments are normally reserved for GTRs and Astons, or the odd McLaren! seen the occasional Corvette which gets my attention - that's an American car I can get on board with, cos they are cool. if Chevrolet release the new Corvette over here in RHD for about £70k, I reckon that would sell. In all fairness good luck to Ford and I hope they sell a few, but I really think the European market will stick with the germans for sports coupes (and maybe the Japanese - GT86 and MX5, I'm looking at you). Ford have priced it very keenly, but if there was a demand for a mustang over here, someone would have catered for it already. I mean look at sales of 370zs - they're a good, cheap, big engined RWD coupe, and they aren't selling very well. sure if you did buy a 350z or a 370z then you're definitely ford's target market with the new mustang, but me personally the mustang name and shape actually put me off owning one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 the ecoboost will sell as its the closest thing to a 200sx or sierra cosworth there is for sale atm i cant think of another turbo rwd coupe for under 30k making over 300bhp v8 will be rare imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 You make it sound like the Mustang is beneath you? I totally don't buy that you wouldn't turn your head if one came past... A V8 is a V8 no matter what the badge is. I usually turn my head for anything remotely interesting, but that's because I like cars not badges. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 If I hear a v8 then I normally turn around to see what it is...... im a petrol head tho... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Behind the Scenes: Ford Mustang's 50 Years of Fun: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ford Mustang Celebrates 50 Years of Fun: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 oh if I heard a V8 i'd definitely look round... but i'd be hoping for a TVR or an AMG Mercedes or a Maserati or something... i'd feel a bit short changed if it was just a ford mustang that drove past. And yes, V8s are cool, but personally I've always been a fan of engines with two less or two more cylinders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Brillomaster you are just wrong 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 don't get me wrong I like cars... I just don't care for mustangs! but hey, I also like the Z32 300ZX when nobody else does... each to their own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 oh if I heard a V8 i'd definitely look round... but i'd be hoping for a TVR or an AMG Mercedes or a Maserati or something... i'd feel a bit short changed if it was just a ford mustang that drove past. And yes, V8s are cool, but personally I've always been a fan of engines with two less or two more cylinders! But AMG's and M3's are everywhere, surely it would be a pleasant surprise to a see a brand new 500bhp monster rawring down the road.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I like the Mustang as it has a similar following to Jap cars. Yes they might not technically be the best in class or have the most modern approach to everything, but they have heart and soul you can tinker with to make it your own. The new M3/M4/M5 will probably be quicker round a track but its double the price so it should bloody be. The feeling of pulling up next to a 'Suit' in an M3 whilst in one of these would be great, power to the underdog and all. I work in IT where every car is German, mine sticks out like a sore thumb being low and having black wheels. I like it as it makes me feel special but some people probably look at it and think 'Who is this chav'. The V8 Mustang will be like the 50/70 on steroids. Some will love it more and others will hate it more. Will post some photos and my updated verdict after I go see it next weekend. Edited January 22, 2015 by 370Ad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 oh if I heard a V8 i'd definitely look round... but i'd be hoping for a TVR or an AMG Mercedes or a Maserati or something... i'd feel a bit short changed if it was just a ford mustang that drove past. And yes, V8s are cool, but personally I've always been a fan of engines with two less or two more cylinders! But AMG's and M3's are everywhere, surely it would be a pleasant surprise to a see a brand new 500bhp monster rawring down the road.... that's true, bmws and mercs are 10 a penny... and they're all in black, silver or grey. whilst im all for brand new 500bhp monsters... the mustangs been around for 50 years! the new merc AMG GT is the modern day equivalent, there will be much head swivelling if I see one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) oh if I heard a V8 i'd definitely look round... but i'd be hoping for a TVR or an AMG Mercedes or a Maserati or something... i'd feel a bit short changed if it was just a ford mustang that drove past. And yes, V8s are cool, but personally I've always been a fan of engines with two less or two more cylinders! But AMG's and M3's are everywhere, surely it would be a pleasant surprise to a see a brand new 500bhp monster rawring down the road.... that's true, bmws and mercs are 10 a penny... and they're all in black, silver or grey. whilst im all for brand new 500bhp monsters... the mustangs been around for 50 years! the new merc AMG GT is the modern day equivalent, there will be much head swivelling if I see one of those! go buy a amg gt for 32k i get what your saying im guessing this car starts to show the devide between pay grades as the less think its amazing etc and the better off just wish to compare it to the latest run or german prestige coupes as Thatdudeinblue says its a smiles per dolla car if you get in a 5.0 for blast and dont enjoy it your not a petrol head Edited January 22, 2015 by StevoD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 oh if I heard a V8 i'd definitely look round... but i'd be hoping for a TVR or an AMG Mercedes or a Maserati or something... i'd feel a bit short changed if it was just a ford mustang that drove past. And yes, V8s are cool, but personally I've always been a fan of engines with two less or two more cylinders! But AMG's and M3's are everywhere, surely it would be a pleasant surprise to a see a brand new 500bhp monster rawring down the road.... that's true, bmws and mercs are 10 a penny... and they're all in black, silver or grey. whilst im all for brand new 500bhp monsters... the mustangs been around for 50 years! the new merc AMG GT is the modern day equivalent, there will be much head swivelling if I see one of those! go buy a amg gt for 32k This little debate wasn't about money you numpty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 i hit send before finishing typing lol fat fingers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 I too get what Brillo is saying. I'd love an Aston or an AMG GT, but realistically, I'm not going to be able to in the next 2-3 years. I probably can have a Mustang in the next few years and it would fulfil 90% of what you'd get with those cars minus the prestige badge. It is a working class hero and it should be celebrated for it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I too get what Brillo is saying. I'd love an Aston or an AMG GT, but realistically, I'm not going to be able to in the next 2-3 years. I probably can have a Mustang in the next few years and it would fulfil 90% of what you'd get with those cars minus the prestige badge. It is a working class hero and it should be celebrated for it! But wasn't the debate, not about what car you'd have, but what would make your head turn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I too get what Brillo is saying. I'd love an Aston or an AMG GT, but realistically, I'm not going to be able to in the next 2-3 years. I probably can have a Mustang in the next few years and it would fulfil 90% of what you'd get with those cars minus the prestige badge. It is a working class hero and it should be celebrated for it! But wasn't the debate, not about what car you'd have, but what would make your head turn? anything makes your head turn. a man running down the street shouting rape would turn my head doesnt mean i like it Edited January 22, 2015 by StevoD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Probably... I get distracted easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) i'll be honest, I have made the mistake of turning my head for a corsa with a loud exhaust but the other day I swore I heard a Lamborghini outside - jumped up off the sofa and ran to the window, it was an aston martin Vanquish - close enough! but back on topic, it does throw another option into the car buying conundrum - after all, it is a working class hero and there is no way of going faster for less money if you're buying new - however early aston martin V8 vantages are around £35k now, and you could pick up a really nice BMW M6 with a V10 for a lot less than £35k. to be honest, ford could have priced it at £20,000 for a V8, but I still wouldn't buy it as I don't buy new cars - be interesting to see what the values of it is in a few years time - I personally suspect a similar aged similar mileage 370z will be worth more in 5 years time. and yes, im getting older, aspirations are getting higher... I like to think i'm not a badge snob, but i'd much rather a BMW than a Ford, they're just better cars! Edited January 22, 2015 by brillomaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'd rather pay the Ford servicing than BMW and a £35K Vantage is possibly going to cost a fortune. I'm sure a major service for one is over £2K... don't quote me on that though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Brillomaster you are just wrong ^^^^^^^^ This!^^^^^^^^ A RHD, RWD 5.0 V8, 6 speed Manual, good looking muscle car for £35k.....That's a win! I'd have that over any German car. Possibly not over a AM V8 Vantage, but I'm torn on that ATM as I said in my post on the other thread. I would have to drive them both and I would choose the one that excites me more. Edited January 22, 2015 by Sam Mcgoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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