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L99CAMA2011 · 03-21-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessal

Much respect. I test drove a 5.0 rental at Hertz and I would have to disagree with the seats. I felt that the 5.0 seats felt "better". It feels like it sucks you in more. Also I noticed that you listed some of the other things that you liked such as the fully adjustable passanger seat and the leather on the dash. These were complaints from a lot of people and now GM improved on it. Looks like they were listening!

Also I would have to disagree on low end torque. Yes it does feel like there is more pick up than the 5.0...but IMO, it doesn't really pick up until 3.5k or so. I guess it's because of TM.

The transmission CAN be smoother but takes time to practice. But it is a big and clunky transmission so it is what it is.

Overall, I think both cars are great. As a every day driver, I would probably pick the GT. But for looks, it's Camaro all the way....although your GT is pretty damn good looking.

" it doesn't really pick up until 3.5k", Um wanna test drive my 2012 LS3 buddy the torque kicks in way before 3.5k ask me how I know. 2012s seems to have new software changes in the tune. Throttle response is way better than previous years as well and my car is still all stock as far as power mods are concerned. Oh and DEKI I sat in a 2010 GT that had this custom factory discontinued interior with brown leather like a Ferrari I kid you not, the dealership told me that car was ordered with that special leather package and costed like $42k. I almost got that car for $26k after one year but got the 2011 SS I just traded instead. If I find pictures I will post. Those seats were the most comfortable seats I ever sat in and I told the salesman, hey if I don't get approved can I at least keep these seats. He told me later that Ford will not put that grade leather in the future GTs, I guess it was too costly for them to do that.

Deki · 03-22-2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

It is a bit jerky at first just tell him to let the clutch out a bit slower at the top and that smooths right out. Nice Mustang though

I'll pass it along, and thanks :-)

25thanniversary · 03-22-2012, 03:02 AM

Nice mustang

Deki · 03-23-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by F91

Deki- Did you know that the RTR front splitter set up is actually the CDC chin spoiler with a splitter attached? A lot cheaper to get the CDC set up.

Yeah I knew that, in fact I got my stuff directly from CDC. I wanted the lower piece though. I got a good deal on the whole package

Stingray · 12-01-2012, 09:31 PM

Nice thread, Deki. Your GT is cool as ice and I can relate to you except I started off first with a Camaro then the Mustang... both 2012 models. Happy with both. Once again good read so TTT!

Deki · 12-04-2012, 01:58 PM

^ Thanks man!

Xorak · 12-04-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

" it doesn't really pick up until 3.5k", Um wanna test drive my 2012 LS3 buddy the torque kicks in way before 3.5k ask me how I know. 2012s seems to have new software changes in the tune. Throttle response is way better than previous years as well and my car is still all stock as far as power mods are concerned. Oh and DEKI I sat in a 2010 GT that had this custom factory discontinued interior with brown leather like a Ferrari I kid you not, the dealership told me that car was ordered with that special leather package and costed like $42k. I almost got that car for $26k after one year but got the 2011 SS I just traded instead. If I find pictures I will post. Those seats were the most comfortable seats I ever sat in and I told the salesman, hey if I don't get approved can I at least keep these seats. He told me later that Ford will not put that grade leather in the future GTs, I guess it was too costly for them to do that.

that is called "Saddle" and is just a color option on the Mustang. nothing special about it at all other than being doo-doo brown. that car would have had to be loaded up to cost over $40k. we're talking nav, heated seats, active anti-theft, convertible top, etc.

GaBoy25 · 12-04-2012, 04:00 PM

Nice car. Nicer enthusiast

trewyn15 · 12-04-2012, 08:34 PM

Clean Mustang!

Also, a nice, unbiased opinion on both cars, well done!

Deki · 12-05-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by trewyn15

Clean Mustang!

Also, a nice, unbiased opinion on both cars, well done!

Thanks man, it's coming along. And I've been a Camaro fan since I moved to the US and first heard the amazing sound of a catless LT1 making sweet sweet sound through an 80 series flowmaster.

Brutal SS · 12-05-2012, 04:39 AM

Very nice thread!

Cruuzin LV · 12-05-2012, 01:16 PM

Great post! I never really considered the Mustang because I always loved the look of the Camaro. I had a 89camaro v6 rs, Scion tc, and a 2008 WRX (in that order) and was actually torn between an STI or a Camaro SS. Went with looks, RWD and Raw N/A power/exhaust note over superior handling, AWD, and forced induction. Got a great deal on the Camaro and I've always wanted to own a convertible. I've had the 45th SS Convertible for a month now and no regrets.

I can't say that my garage wont ever have another turbo 4cyl in it though...

03-22-2012, 03:02 AM	#17
25thanniversary Drives: 92 Camaro Convt RS,2011 Camaro RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laredo,TX Posts: 2,167	Nice mustang __________________ TEAM LLT 1992 Camaro Rs Convertible 2011 Camaro 1lt Rs

12-04-2012, 01:58 PM	#20
Deki Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,764 View My Garage	^ Thanks man! __________________ 2018 Mustang GT

12-04-2012, 08:34 PM	#23
trewyn15 Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 2,414	Clean Mustang! Also, a nice, unbiased opinion on both cars, well done! __________________ 2004 Monte Carlo LS - 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel Classic - 2000 Trans Am WS6

12-05-2012, 04:39 AM	#25
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	Very nice thread! __________________

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