Joined the darkside

[Fenderaddict2]

2 great American ponycars, I'd say anyone lucky enough to have both is winning, big time. Congrats.

[MPHS_AGM]

Nice looking Mustang! They are not for me, but I do like some of the styling cues. The turn signals will definitely draw your attention. My wife wants a Challenger (not SRT), so I will likely be a Dodge/Chevy garage within the year.

[Forty5th]

Originally Posted by MrandMrsNinja

Let me start by saying I did not trade in my Camaro for this car.

This past Friday I went to a Ford dealership with the intention of test driving a 2013 Race Red Mustang GT Premium M6. I wanted something to keep up with my wife’s car that was a little more fun to drive than my 220HP BMW. After talking with my sales guy and the GM of the dealership I ended up buying it. I got a great trade in value on my BMW 325i and got it for under invoice.

First impressions, they are 2 different cars on the inside. We currently have a 2SS SGM Camaro L99, fully loaded. My Mustang has everything except the navigation. All the little bells and whistles on the Mustang are nice. I like the ambient lighting and the way it can be changed at any time. The leather is a little softer and more plush, but I like the styling in the Camaro more. It has more of a retro feel than the current Mustang line up.

Performance wise they line up a little more. The suspension on the Mustang seems to be a little softer which gives more body roll, but also helps in day to day driving. The clutch is smooth and the acceleration is possibly a little quicker than the Camaro. The 255's in the back are terrible though. I'm used to the way the Camaro seems to hook every time I get on it, and that does not happen in this car. It may have to do with the different brand tires (I do not have the Pirellis on the Camaro anymore), but I think it is mostly due to the tire size. For the record, the stock exhaust note is way better on the Mustang. Not that it matters since the Camaro is not stock. I do not have Brembos on the Mustang and they are badly missed. I have already began looking into that mod.

Head to head I think our Camaro would take me down, because I haven't driven a standard in almost 6 years. The rust is showing on launches. Once I get back into the groove of things it would be a much closer race. Change out the tires and match her mods and I think it's over.

All in all, I love the car. Link has a special place in my heart, but I think I am going to grow to love the Mustang just the same. I am not much for brand loyalty and just want to drive a fun and exciting car and now I have 2 of the best currently on the market to choose from.

I know a lot of y'all are going to hate on it, but we're fortunate to be in an era where performance is at an all-time high. Neither of these cars are a wrong choice.

Without further ado, I introduce Ruby.

CONGRATS to the Ninja couple!!

Originally Posted by SPCBA

Congrats, 2 pony cars in the drive way must be fun.

I agree to that!

Originally Posted by calebparkin3

Im in the same boat as you. 2013 RR mustang GT and 12 Camaro. Looks great! Boh great cars!

...and Race Red!

Originally Posted by menendez1293

Congrats. In my opinion there is nothing wrong with Mustangs

Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2

2 great American ponycars, I'd say anyone lucky enough to have both is winning, big time. Congrats.

[strych9]

Sweet ride!

[Partlow]

Originally Posted by MPHS_AGM

Nice looking Mustang! They are not for me, but I do like some of the styling cues. The turn signals will definitely draw your attention. My wife wants a Challenger (not SRT), so I will likely be a Dodge/Chevy garage within the year.

Pm me if you want a greenslip for that challenger!

[05SilverStreak]

Good Job! The 5.0 is a great car in more ways than one. AND it would be nice to have both.

[The Sandman]

I was a proud Mustang GT owner for years and agree it is great time for us horsepower/sports car addicts. Big Congrats on your new ride. Awesome color!

[J-Short]

Man, I would drive a Kia before I was caught dead in that thing! LOL just kidding

[87GNX]

Can't go wrong with a new 5.0 or Camaro. They are both sweet in different ways. Grats.

[mikeSS]

you are missing more than a navy package. My buddies 5.0L has better looks rims and brembo breaks stock plus upgraded gears.

[VADER SS L99]

Congrats on having 2 great pony cars but its the GM performance cars that are from the dark side

[MrandMrsNinja]

Originally Posted by mikeSS

you are missing more than a navy package. My buddies 5.0L has better looks rims and brembo breaks stock plus upgraded gears.

I was talking about the interior. There are a couple of packages I'm missing. As I stated in the OP I am already looking at brembos. I'd never pay for upgraded rims from the factory. Huge ripoff.

[87GNX]

Originally Posted by MrandMrsNinja

I was talking about the interior. There are a couple of packages I'm missing. As I stated in the OP I am already looking at brembos. I'd never pay for upgraded rims from the factory. Huge ripoff.

The 19" nickel luster ones are 1,000 but they look as good an any aftermarket imo and are light.

[Cpaint9041]

Originally Posted by MrandMrsNinja

Let me start by saying I did not trade in my Camaro for this car.

This past Friday I went to a Ford dealership with the intention of test driving a 2013 Race Red Mustang GT Premium M6. I wanted something to keep up with my wife’s car that was a little more fun to drive than my 220HP BMW. After talking with my sales guy and the GM of the dealership I ended up buying it. I got a great trade in value on my BMW 325i and got it for under invoice.

First impressions, they are 2 different cars on the inside. We currently have a 2SS SGM Camaro L99, fully loaded. My Mustang has everything except the navigation. All the little bells and whistles on the Mustang are nice. I like the ambient lighting and the way it can be changed at any time. The leather is a little softer and more plush, but I like the styling in the Camaro more. It has more of a retro feel than the current Mustang line up.

Performance wise they line up a little more. The suspension on the Mustang seems to be a little softer which gives more body roll, but also helps in day to day driving. The clutch is smooth and the acceleration is possibly a little quicker than the Camaro. The 255's in the back are terrible though. I'm used to the way the Camaro seems to hook every time I get on it, and that does not happen in this car. It may have to do with the different brand tires (I do not have the Pirellis on the Camaro anymore), but I think it is mostly due to the tire size. For the record, the stock exhaust note is way better on the Mustang. Not that it matters since the Camaro is not stock. I do not have Brembos on the Mustang and they are badly missed. I have already began looking into that mod.

Head to head I think our Camaro would take me down, because I haven't driven a standard in almost 6 years. The rust is showing on launches. Once I get back into the groove of things it would be a much closer race. Change out the tires and match her mods and I think it's over.

All in all, I love the car. Link has a special place in my heart, but I think I am going to grow to love the Mustang just the same. I am not much for brand loyalty and just want to drive a fun and exciting car and now I have 2 of the best currently on the market to choose from.

I know a lot of y'all are going to hate on it, but we're fortunate to be in an era where performance is at an all-time high. Neither of these cars are a wrong choice.

Without further ado, I introduce Ruby.

camaro is the dark side. I hate it and I hate you :thumb down: