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If I had selected Camaro, I would have gone with the V6. But for the same price I went for the GT with the 8 cylinder. And I can tell you it sounds a LOT sweeter than the LT1 that I drove. So it's the same amount of power in a lighter car. It's purely visual, but when you open the hood, the GT says "ENGINE" and the Camaro says "UGLY BLACK PLASTIC THINGIE". Must have been designed by the interior guys. Unfortunately if you take off the plastic shield, then it just screams "BIG MESS OF HOSES AND WIRES". You sat in the Camaro, but you owe it to yourself to drive one. (mustang as well) At the risk of repeating myself... I rented one to find out how it was. And I drove two GT's as well. 30K+ Is too much to spend without the proper research. Yes, it sure is unique, I'll give you that The part about the back of the Mustang being ugly is purely opinion. I actually like that it isn't flat, and I also like that it is somewhat unique compared to the rest of the Mustangs on the road. More technologically advanced....Let's list out some items and see if the facts bear out your statement. DI: Camaro-yes Ford-no IRS: Camaro-yes Ford-no Stability control: Camaro-yes Ford-yes Nav system Camaro-no Ford-yes Voice activated system Camaro-no Ford-yes Ipod connections Camaro-yes Ford-yes Window indexing Camaro-yes Ford-yes HID headlamps Camaro-yes Ford-yes Rear view backup camera Camaro-no Ford-yes Tire pressure monitor Camaro-yes Ford-yes Ok I'm not seeing any big differences here. The only fact I would give is that the powertrain is a bit more advanced. Don't get me wrong, I like both cars. I did a lot of research to find what suits me best.
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Ok, you guys bring up good points, I will concede that its really up to personal taste and both cars are equally awesome. As for test driving the mustang... if my Camaro weren't arriving next week (possibly) I would be interested, but my mind is kinda set on only one thing till it gets here lol (which does NOT help the wait!!)
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Well, there is one other thing you guys are leaving out in this comparison. The Mustang is a known quantity and the Camaro is not.
With the same basic chassis having been in production/on the road since 2005, any defects or issues (quality control or mechanical) have likely been engineered out of the Mustang. The Camaro is just now hitting the roads and we, the consumer, really don't know much about the short or longterm items that are going to be an issue. Some of those issues have already reared their ugly head, albeit is a relatively small number of cases, but they are occuring. If you are someone who can get past the brand-loyalty issues that abound in the marketplace, this kind of information might play heavily into which car you spend your hard earned cash for. Personally, I think both are equally impressive offerings. |
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Noooo! Must... resist!!
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rofl @ a 38,000 dollar GT.
Used C6 Z06's can be had for that! |
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What state and what year ? Because I sure have not seen a Z06 go for that. Also where have you seen a 38k GT ?
Do people come here and just pull numbers out of the air to make their point of view seem correct ? FMV for mustangs been done. So if a dealer is telling you 38k, then I hope you laughed heartily, and walked out the door. |
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i think the gt's start at 27kish but that is for a very BASIC mustang. i tried building a 2010 mustang as well and came to about the same number as the op. granted it was a loaded '10 mustang, i still would prefer getting an 05-09 before the '10 just bcuz the styling on the '10, to me, is a full step back and down compared to the previous model |
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I guess...I have just never seen one that high...In truth a Base GT is still the same car, meh leather seats ect is not there, but you can get everything else. Wow I guess I need to price out a new stang. I must be behind the times. 38k ?? Wow. I still cannot digest that... |
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i agree the op must have clicked everything possible, but personally i ended up around 36k and that was with gt premium, manual trans, 3.73 gears, HID lights, comfort package, and electronics package...i added the last two options bcuz a lot of ppl who choose the mustang bring those up in their comparison as the camaro doesnt offer them, so i figured it only fair that the price be compared with them added. also none of the appearance pieces were put on as they are one's personal taste whether or not they want them on but that would only increase the price further(some of the pieces actually make the car a little more driveable looks wise for me).
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The 2010 Mustang GT follows Ford's plan to keep the base price low and let buyers pick their options at a premium. The Camaro follows what Chevy/GM seem to like and that is price vehicles based on their packages. Hense LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS. It's a different pricing model and despite the base GT's prce advantage over a 1SS once buyers opt for what really are essentials on the Mustang the price evens quickly.
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I agree that the two cars have about the same MSRP for the same options, within reason. The difference is that dealers want MSRP+ for Camaro, but you can get a rebate on Mustang.
BTW one other thing I like about the GT is that there is no penalty for choosing the automatic, same engine & exhaust as the manual. You just can't get the track packs or different axle ratios. (don't ask me why)
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Would probably need a different stall converter with those options which would bump the price out more. So, no option.
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