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=Stephens= · 12-02-2011, 02:07 AM

I got my LS for 21,900. Get the camaro, if you get the ford you will be wishing you got the Camaro instead.

ooojerry · 12-02-2011, 02:15 AM

Well I was in the same predicament as OP. Coming out of 1LT/RS. Was looking at 2012 2SS/RS or 2012 GT Premium with all comparable options. I went with the mustang. The difference in price came out to be a little over $6000 and at that rate the camaro's sharkyness didn't win out. I ended up paying ~$32k out the door. Test drove both of course and the mustang just felt better. The Camaro leather really didn't impress me (once again I'm coming out of a 1Lt/RS).

chain777 · 12-02-2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by earl catron

27k silver RS Loaded back in 2010 chewing up dodge shi----- out fords go to a dealer talk them down get price in wrighting take to other dealer thay will beat the price beat them at there OWN GAME also i have out ran every 2011 2012 mustang i have raced mustang faster not in america thay must send the fast ones to canada japan or china but do buy a chevy or ford if u buy a foreign car u are giving the origin of the manufacturer goverment money to build a bomb and point it at us

/end thread

z28mass · 12-02-2011, 06:47 AM

You probably already have the ford mustang and just want to steam us the camaro owners. If you are a camaro lover like you said you are you wouldn't ask us for our opinion.
I am a true camaro lover and nothing compares to a camaro.

midnighter · 12-02-2011, 06:52 AM

Might as well keep the 98 Escort.

philipdistefano · 12-02-2011, 06:57 AM

OP, if you want a Mustang, get a Mustang. It has a nicer interior and Ford Sync, which is way better than what the Camaro has. I think most of us would argue that the Camaro looks way better, but this IS a Camaro forum, after all. The Mustang is a great car. Most of us think the Camaro is better, though, and that's why we bought one.

But you should get what YOU want. A bunch of strangers on the Internet that are extremely biased (as you can see by this thread) are hardly gonna be too helpful.

scrming · 12-02-2011, 07:06 AM

For looks, the Camaro hands down... I cannot stand the rear of the 2010+ Mustangs.. enough so that I wouldn't buy one... HOWEVER if you can get past that... the new 3.7 V6 Mustang is a great vehicle! The 3.7 is very mod friendly! Especially when it comes to Forced Induction!

STINGER BEE · 12-02-2011, 07:10 AM

I like you was in the same predicament I had a hard time deciding on the Challenger versus the Camaro, the Camaro won out on appearance and the interior. but the challenger felt nice to drive other than I found it to be very big on the interior.
Get what you like ,test drive both and which ever one you feel most comfortable with, go with your guy instant, your going to be the one who drives it.
Good Luck

Quote:

Originally Posted by ooojerry

Well I was in the same predicament as OP. Coming out of 1LT/RS. Was looking at 2012 2SS/RS or 2012 GT Premium with all comparable options. I went with the mustang. The difference in price came out to be a little over $6000 and at that rate the camaro's sharkyness didn't win out. I ended up paying ~$32k out the door. Test drove both of course and the mustang just felt better. The Camaro leather really didn't impress me (once again I'm coming out of a 1Lt/RS).

lurker · 12-02-2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philipdistefano

OP, if you want a Mustang, get a Mustang. It has a nicer interior and Ford Sync...

I'll caution anyone actually considering a Ford to throw SYNC out of the decision making process. For what it is, it's way cool... when it works. And the problem is, you EXPECT it to work. So when it doesn't, it just pisses you off.

The SYNC in my Mustang has had a couple minor burps in almost two years... but the SYNC in the Taurus is completely hit and miss. Never know when it will work at all, and then if it does work, I never know what functions will be taking the day off. Right now it's completely dead, and has been for a week or so.

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 12-02-2011, 07:24 AM

The thing I don't like about the v6 mustang is that from behind its painfully obvious that it's a v6. My friends never know if my car is a v8 or v6 and most everyone has been surprised at my answer. Not to mention the incredible amout of people who want to talk to me about my car in general. I get a lot of respect driving around in the camaro. Not sure a v6 stang has ever gotten that and I see plenty of them down here in the sunshine state. I'll warn you that it seems v6 stangs are mostly driven by older couger type women. That's who I always see driving them anyway. I also live on the beach so maybe that's why I always see women driving.....I will say as (I scan through my memory) I always see groups of girls in mustangs and usually just two dudes in camaros.

matthook · 12-02-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by farthestnorth

Look online or give Becky a pm, she is a sponsor and vendor on here (Roger's Chevrolet), and i know for a fact that some 2010 & 2011 models are going with real good incentives! And here is the kicker, you can probably get a SS brand spanking new for 29 to 31k!

Unfortunately he, like I, live in Canada, we pay 5-8k more than Americans, EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE MADE LITERALLY A 6 MINUTE DRIVE FROM MY HOUSE!!!! lol

oldfriend · 12-02-2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSM088

Yikes, and I was so certain I would end up with a Camaro.

A quick backstory: I am graduating from University this December as an engineer, and I have a job lined up starting Jan 3. It's time to replace the 98 Ford Escort coupe. I've had my eyes set on a Camaro LS or if I feel I can manage, an LT RS.

However, Ford has some really great incentives this month. Mustang V6 Premium Coupe with $3500 cash rebate, $1000 Costco rebate, and $500 off for Cash for clunker's equivalent.

And thats the premium Mustang V6. The end price is around $26.5K CAD after taxes, where right now I'm looking at about $30K CAD for a base model (LS) Camaro after taxes. That's with the steelies (hate), no fog lights, and limited MP3 connectivity. I love the Camaro LS but I really wouldn't be satisfied with the steelies. I can't justify driving off the lot not 100% satisfied with my new car.

I haven't test driven the Mustang yet, but I feel if I do, I'll be so excited about it and it'll be really hard to justify coming back to the Camaro.

And that 3.7L Mustang is quite impressive, it (apparently) handles really well and you can't really argue with the 0-60 of 5.1 sec and the 1/4 mile in 13.7 sec. Those numbers are superior to the Camaro's.

Alright, bring on the bias. Help me out, I'm a Camaro owner and love em to death, but the price difference is a whole vehicle class difference right now.

Go ahead and get that ........then come over here and say that you did a mistake and ask for help ,again .

1o.f00t.570rk · 12-02-2011, 07:35 AM

Decide what vehicle you want, not what you can currently pay for it.

If you want a vehicle just to have a new vehicle, then for sure the price will be more important.

In the end while you may save a few dollars on the Mustang over the Camaro, you'll still need to make sure you'll be happy with the decision well after the price difference would become irrelevant.

If nothing else, don't make a decision under pressure. You should be happy, not stressed, about the purchase.

MIKnam67 · 12-02-2011, 07:40 AM

Buy what you want BUT;
Nascar mfr wins Chevy -632 Ford-592 Mopar-200+
NHRA Pro Stock Chevy has won most

But I must say that a buddy I play golf with bought his wife a mustang cause she wanted one and she likes it. Also, I dated a girl who drove one and she liked it.

12-02-2011, 02:15 AM	#30
ooojerry Drives: FAST Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 156	Well I was in the same predicament as OP. Coming out of 1LT/RS. Was looking at 2012 2SS/RS or 2012 GT Premium with all comparable options. I went with the mustang. The difference in price came out to be a little over $6000 and at that rate the camaro's sharkyness didn't win out. I ended up paying ~$32k out the door. Test drove both of course and the mustang just felt better. The Camaro leather really didn't impress me (once again I'm coming out of a 1Lt/RS). __________________

12-02-2011, 07:06 AM	#35
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	For looks, the Camaro hands down... I cannot stand the rear of the 2010+ Mustangs.. enough so that I wouldn't buy one... HOWEVER if you can get past that... the new 3.7 V6 Mustang is a great vehicle! The 3.7 is very mod friendly! Especially when it comes to Forced Induction! __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

12-02-2011, 07:24 AM	#38
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	The thing I don't like about the v6 mustang is that from behind its painfully obvious that it's a v6. My friends never know if my car is a v8 or v6 and most everyone has been surprised at my answer. Not to mention the incredible amout of people who want to talk to me about my car in general. I get a lot of respect driving around in the camaro. Not sure a v6 stang has ever gotten that and I see plenty of them down here in the sunshine state. I'll warn you that it seems v6 stangs are mostly driven by older couger type women. That's who I always see driving them anyway. I also live on the beach so maybe that's why I always see women driving.....I will say as (I scan through my memory) I always see groups of girls in mustangs and usually just two dudes in camaros. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

12-02-2011, 07:35 AM	#41
1o.f00t.570rk Tall Guy Drives: '11 LS SGM, '96 BK, '88 S10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 526 View My Garage	Decide what vehicle you want, not what you can currently pay for it. If you want a vehicle just to have a new vehicle, then for sure the price will be more important. In the end while you may save a few dollars on the Mustang over the Camaro, you'll still need to make sure you'll be happy with the decision well after the price difference would become irrelevant. If nothing else, don't make a decision under pressure. You should be happy, not stressed, about the purchase. __________________ Installed: Vararam Intake - ARK N-II Catback - F14 18x8.5 Rims - Window Tint - Camaro5.com Stickers - Team LLT Badge On Hand: Fesler Rear Diffuser - Stunner Dovetail Spoiler - T-Rex Upperclass Black Mesh Grille - PFADT Strut Tower Brace (Unpainted) - SEIBON TSII CF Hood - SEIBON CF OEM Trunk Lid On Order: Ported IM Future Plans: Airlift Suspension - CF Driveshaft - 9in IRS - SC FI - Brembo Brakes - more Pfadt Team LLT

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=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I got my LS for 21,900. Get the camaro, if you get the ford you will be wishing you got the Camaro instead.

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12-02-2011, 06:57 AM	#34
philipdistefano Remember, Remember... Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 688	OP, if you want a Mustang, get a Mustang. It has a nicer interior and Ford Sync, which is way better than what the Camaro has. I think most of us would argue that the Camaro looks way better, but this IS a Camaro forum, after all. The Mustang is a great car. Most of us think the Camaro is better, though, and that's why we bought one. But you should get what YOU want. A bunch of strangers on the Internet that are extremely biased (as you can see by this thread) are hardly gonna be too helpful.

12-02-2011, 07:40 AM	#42
MIKnam67 MIC Drives: 2012 SSRS 6sp man Blk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 383	Buy what you want BUT; Nascar mfr wins Chevy -632 Ford-592 Mopar-200+ NHRA Pro Stock Chevy has won most But I must say that a buddy I play golf with bought his wife a mustang cause she wanted one and she likes it. Also, I dated a girl who drove one and she liked it.