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Originally Posted by garagelogic
....please don't pigeon-hole me as some sort of Ford or Saleen fanboy or someone looking to stir up trouble because my opinion runs contrary to the majority.
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With
all due respect, I was
not "pigeon-holing" you as "some sort of Ford or Saleen fanboy",
nor as "someone looking to stir up trouble" because you have a different opinion.
As I said earlier, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and each person's opinion is to be respected.
To be perfectly honest with you, I took a small bit of exception with some of your comments;
A.
How many of you on this forum, let alone at a gathering of Camaro-specific enthusiasts, poke fun and take pot-shots at the Mustang and Ford?
Yes, this occurs, and its called "a good old rivalry". I am certain that it also occurs at Mustang/Ford gatherings as well. And I also think you'll find that the majority of automotive enthusiasts are respectful of each other, whether its Ford or Chevrolet.
B.
They are basing their decision on the mere fact that, in the past, Saleen chose to build his cars around the Mustang platform. Although it is a very flimsy reason, so be it. However, I will let you know that the vast majority of the people who are likely to hold that opinion are not in the target demographic that Steve Saleen is going after, so I’m not sure that the money you don’t plan to spend on his products will ever be missed.
I'd give a little more credit to most of the folks here than to assume their opinions are based solely on the Saleen being a Mustang. And I'd also venture to say that there are quite a few people here who can afford whatever Saleen offers.
C.
If you will actually take the time to read about the man and all the things he does, you’d be surprised on how much knowledge he has and what he has brought to the table in terms of aftermarket performance.
Yes, there have been remarks that his cars are nothing but a body kit, and yes, that is incorrect. But I don't think knowing the entire history of Saleen is a requirement for forming a knowledgeable opinion.
D.
If you hold such a myopic view of things that you cannot see this, then I can do nothing but simply feel sorry for you.
I'm not sure how to address this one...
Again, I AM NOT trying to get into an argument with you 'garagelogic'. We each have our opinion - I respect yours and I'd ask you do the same (I'M NOT SAYING YOU HAVEN'T so please don't get upset.
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I really think this topic has been "beaten to death" at this point.
What do you all say we move on.
Time to close the thread?