Car and Driver Review- 05 Stang vs. 05 GTO

[TAP4636]

The red leather interior and dash on the GTO looks nice, it's just that the exterior just doesn't do anything for me. It just seems kind of dull.

My Mustang has the red leather interior as well, and I love the way the dash it set up.

However, there is no comparison in looks of the exterior. The 2005 Mustang is the most beautiful car on the road. I work at a bank with a lot of fine looking women. And they are totally digging me now (not that they didn't before when I had a TA).

 

[Bob Cosby]

I work at a bank with a lot of fine looking women. And they are totally digging me now (not that they didn't before when I had a TA).

ROFLOL.

I'm sorry...that just struck me as being funny as hell. Carry on.

 

[markham51]

The sales numbers will speak for themselves as to who did a better job..Ford or GM. The Mustang has been positioned in the sweet spot of the market. I have a ton of cars (14 to be exact) and I love to drive my 05 Stang the most (except for Shelby). It just FEELS right and I am going to have a lot of fun personaliziing it.

 

[TAP4636]

ROFLOL.

I'm sorry...that just struck me as being funny as hell. Carry on.

It was meant to be funny..

 

[Bob Cosby]

It was meant to be funny..

Good! Cause I guarantee that I thought otherwise - and there are plenty of...uh....people that have posted such statements with complete sincerety.

 

[fivepointNO]

My car is purrtier
My car runs lower grade gas
My car is cheaper
I can spend $6,000 and make it as fast as you

What ricer doesn't this sound like?

Heh... Prettier is an opinion. It happens to be shared by about 90% ofthe worlds population in this case. If they've seen both cars, that is.
Cheaper. Indeed true.
Spend 6K and make it as fast... Hardly. For less than 6K it's quite a bit faster. Infact, WAY faster if even the 2V is an indication. Big question is, could a GTO owner spend the same amount and keep up! I mean, 6K will get a nice supercharger, and maybe even turbocharger, plus slicks, gears, shifter, etc.. Costs more than that for the S/C fitting a GTO alone.

To make it "as fast," I could do that for under $1,000 and wouldn't even need to bother with slicks in the process. I prolly would anyway, but so.

 

[NewPony'05]

so now people that mod their own cars are ricers? what is with you GTO owners?

 

[zero3mach1dsg]

i think it's because we're using the typical ricer excuse "if my 05 gt had a supercharger i'll hoop your azz.", then they would say "my 05 gto could have a supercharger also" then what???
one more time, we should be happy because we have powerful cars from the factory. think about it, for the guys that can afford a 300hp for 28k is a must.
for people looking for more engine performance on a 33k package then the gto is a must. take a look at the price of a brand new mitsubishi evolution MR for example. it was on autoweek this week. $36k for a 280hp awd package.
if i was on the market looking for performance/price, the options would be clear: 300 HP 05GT/ 400HP 05 GTO of pure RWD American Power price 28k-33k

 

[SuperchargedSix]

so now people that mod their own cars are ricers? what is with you GTO owners?

GTO owners are just mad because the Mustang probably outsold The GTO's year long production numbers in 3 months time..... If that.

mitsubishi evolution MR for example. it was on autoweek this week. $36k for a 280hp awd package

Zero.. The MR has about 350-360 Horsepower. It's just rated at 280.

 

[fivepointNO]

I smell fried rice. Domesitic fried rice. Go buy a civic and spend 15k and make it faster than a GT. Everyone will think you are sooooooo cool.

I'll stick with my 4 Mustangs, thanks. Maybe you should read through my response again though. I'm concinced you didn't understand it the 1st time.

And btw, I'd gladly drag race the quickest GTO on planet earth. I have no concern for "what if's."

 

[fivepointNO]

GTO owners are just mad because the Mustang probably outsold The GTO's year long production numbers in 3 months time..... If that.

Hah! Actually, the Mustang oustold the GTO for 2004 models in less than 3 weeks.

 

[SuperchargedSix]

Hah! Actually, the Mustang oustold the GTO for 2004 models in less than 3 weeks.

Really? That's ****ing sad

 

[zenboy99]

A very well thought, intelligent post. Thanks for that. Hope you stick around.

I agree, very constructive post.

 

[zero3mach1dsg]

Zero.. The MR has about 350-360 Horsepower. It's just rated at 280.

maybe for the UK or japan version,
this is the US Spec one

http://www.mitsucars.com/MMSA/Model...mID=383&DestinationServlet=Self&1097635304426

Again, i would pay ford or pontiac to have any of their latest RWD American Powered Puppies

 

[TxFrog1999]

The problem here is GTO owners are comparing their car to the Mustang GT instead of the Cobra which is in the same class and price range. Compare all you want boys, but the truth is the Mustang will outsell the GTO hands down and for the price is the best car in its class. GTO owners don't seem to be getting that through their heads.

I really have nothing against the GTO, in fact my family had two GTO's back in the day and I grew up idolizing that car... perhaps had GM designed a new chassis and body instead of importing a fugly car from down under I could respect it a bit more.

As for the rice comment, fine go ahead and make that comparison, I suppose thats fair... but it still doesn't make it any less true. A Mustang GT is not in the same class as a GTO and with a few thousand under the hood you can expect the GTO to be left in the dust... no reason to be bitter about buying the GTO, its your car, enjoy it while you can.

 

[SuperchargedSix]

Pulled this from Evolutionm.net

Most Mr's are putting 220-230 to the wheels bone stock.

Dyno is with Catback and Tune.

 

[zero3mach1dsg]

the difference in power between the regular evo and the mr is minimal, yes, they're underrated (225whp), but they're not making 350-360hp in stock trim, same engine, almost same turbo, 6 speed,a little bit ligther, the difference in power is not much compared to what a stock evo is putting down the wheels. that's the US spec for $36k....

 

[zero3mach1dsg]

one last time, i didn't say they were not underrated, read again, i said, they're not making 350-360hp

 

[Fast GTO]

The Cobra and Vettes out there must suck because they were outsold by V6 stangs......



Now maybe you understand my prettier cheaper post.....

 

[TAP4636]

Good! Cause I guarantee that I thought otherwise - and there are plenty of...uh....people that have posted such statements with complete sincerety.

I was already highly regarded before that...