I've been a long time lurker...not much posting, but I love this site and want to share my thoughts on the '05 Mustang.
I currently drive a 2001 V6. It's modified, but still, I'm desparate for more power. Never buying a V6 stang again.
So, I have been really amped up about the new '05's coming out. I was estatic on January 4th when they were unveiled, and honestly, wasn't disappointed about any changes they did from concept to production. I love the body style, like the headlights, like the hood, rims, seats, dash, you get the picture.
What I don't like is the price. 27k to start is insane. I know I know, this car has 300hp and I should go out and find another car with 300hp for 27k. Well, it doesn't exist in the stock version, that's for sure.
Here is where you groan.
I have started looking around for another vehicle to satisfy my need for hp/torque and I think I found it. The dodge SRT-4. This thing has 230+ hp off the lot with 250 or so ft/lb of torque. For about 1100 dollars you can put this up in the 290+ / 300 ft/lb range. Now, that's after you have spent 20k on it. Anybody else checked this thing out? Anybody own one?
Here is a link: http://www.allpar.com/neon/neon-srt-4.html
I currently drive a 2001 V6. It's modified, but still, I'm desparate for more power. Never buying a V6 stang again.
So, I have been really amped up about the new '05's coming out. I was estatic on January 4th when they were unveiled, and honestly, wasn't disappointed about any changes they did from concept to production. I love the body style, like the headlights, like the hood, rims, seats, dash, you get the picture.
What I don't like is the price. 27k to start is insane. I know I know, this car has 300hp and I should go out and find another car with 300hp for 27k. Well, it doesn't exist in the stock version, that's for sure.
Here is where you groan.
I have started looking around for another vehicle to satisfy my need for hp/torque and I think I found it. The dodge SRT-4. This thing has 230+ hp off the lot with 250 or so ft/lb of torque. For about 1100 dollars you can put this up in the 290+ / 300 ft/lb range. Now, that's after you have spent 20k on it. Anybody else checked this thing out? Anybody own one?
Here is a link: http://www.allpar.com/neon/neon-srt-4.html