Wow dude. You can call the S197 a lot of things, but comparing it to a minivan?? Whatever buddy. Go on and sell it - at least it will go to a more deserving owner anyway.
Strange thread. First.. I think calling the guy a BS artist and giving him a rough time for not liking the S197 is a bit uncivil to be honest. Just because he doesn't like the cars we do? I do wonder however, why he didn't realise this BEFORE he bought it? Surely if the size and weight of the car is his gripe, then a 20 minute test drive would have alerted him to that. Also 7upstang.. the Fox in my opinion is not a proper Mustang anyway. The S197 was designed to recapture the feel of the big muscle car mustangs, so it's more comparable in size to a 71-73. The Fox platform wasn't really Mustang's best period. If you like smaller cars, then yes, you made the wrong choice. I just wonder why you had to actually BUY it to realise that. You can see how big it is without driving it... that alone should have made you wonder if it's gonna feel bigger and heavier than your Fox. Did you buy it without driving it? As for the Minivan thing... I don't get it. The cabin is actually quite cramped. You sit quite low.. the windows are quite high, giving you a feeling of being cosseted, and wrapped inside it, rather than the high up, loads of light and space feel you get in a minivan. There is almost zero rear leg room in a S197 as well. Apart from width, there's not much space in a S197.... how the hell does it feel like a Minivan? Did you buy it new? If not, then you won't make much, if any loss.
I don't think he meant to make fun of any car or anything here. I've driven the new 05+ stangs and they are nice but I can see where he is coming from. I'm actually thinking of selling my 01 GT for a new 07 GT right now, I've driven a handful of 05+ cars and while they are faster then my current GT they don't feel like it when you ride in one or drive it. Thats probably what he meant by the minivan comment. Just like my friends Bullett Mustang it doesn't feel like it would touch my car in a drag race, we haven't raced yet, but I know it will be a close one. Not to hijack the thread or anything, I'm thinking about getting a Black 07 California Special, what did you gets pay for your CS stangs?
First off. I would like to apologize for ever making this post. It was bad form to post in the 05 forum and trash what is actually a good car. I took Darkfire GTs advice and installed a set of Eibach Pro springs and they made a BIG difference. I am not a liar. So I have posted a picture of the new GT with my fox and you can just see my wife's 328CI (which we also must be lying about) As I said, I apologize for making the post at all. I was feeling huge buyer's remorse (not due to the car, just due to spending a LOT of money) after getting the car and needed a place to vent. I'm really sorry. One more thing to include in my apology. I have been comparing a bone stock 2005 GT to a fox body that has over 8K (Canadian) worth of upgrades as far as engine, gears, bracing, etc. Not exactly a level playing field. One final note here, I have never minded, and never will mind honest criticism (thanks PooK, Darkfire, etc) To the guys that called me a liar, Really now, did you think that was called for. If I really wanted to pretend I was something I'm not, I would find a Lamborghini forum. Peace Anyway, one picture to show all three cars at once. and one picture to do the car justice
