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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Im getting a new car in the spring but am in limbo on what to get. Say both are at like $21,000 and ignore the automatic transmision.

2005 Mustang GT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem

1998 Corvette C5

http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/deta...1Db3J2ZXR0ZQ--
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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I don't know man, but I bet that vette can get up and go with headers and tune......which means it's probably been driven pretty hard. The only thing I don't like is the vette is using Hypertech tuning....pure crap if you ask me.

As for the mustang.....looks like a nice car and doesn't have too many miles on it.

What exactly are you looking for cause you have two very different cars?
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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I can't see the links, But my dad has a 98 and it rides like a caddy and runs like a bat out of hell... If its already modded, then probably run into the ground... My .02
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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VETTES are nothing but problems... go with the mustang. seriously.. i work for a gm dealership.
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jjtgiants
I don't know man, but I bet that vette can get up and go with headers and tune......which means it's probably been driven pretty hard. The only thing I don't like is the vette is using Hypertech tuning....pure crap if you ask me.

As for the mustang.....looks like a nice car and doesn't have too many miles on it.

What exactly are you looking for cause you have two very different cars?
I pretty much have a full ride to college so since im saving my parents at least $30,000 in return I can get a new car. I just want something with power that I can keep and hold on to I guess.

These arent the exact cars im looking at, just something in this range.
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pistonfan102
I pretty much have a full ride to college so since im saving my parents at least $30,000 in return I can get a new car. I just want something with power that I can keep and hold on to I guess.

These arent the exact cars im looking at, just something in this range.
Congrats on the full ride to college.....that is pretty sweet man. You can never go wrong with a stang, but since you have enough money to give you some options make sure you find one you really want...

You might want to also look at 03/04 Cobra's or Mach 1's....insurance isn't going to be pretty on a Cobra, but they are bad azz rides.
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MattJ
VETTES are nothing but problems... go with the mustang. seriously.. i work for a gm dealership.
+1

vettes are rather notorious...

but do you want to go fast?
Or you want something thats fast but is more comfy and you can use the back seat if need be...

I'd say go with the stang... but this is a mustang forum...

And the vettes an auto... which is poo... find a stick
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jjtgiants
Congrats on the full ride to college.....that is pretty sweet man. You can never go wrong with a stang, but since you have enough money to give you some options make sure you find one you really want...

You might want to also look at 03/04 Cobra's or Mach 1's....insurance isn't going to be pretty on a Cobra, but they are bad azz rides.
yeh... buy a mach
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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I love it how nobody can give a straight answer around here.....
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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while the vette is indeed a nice well handling strong car... they break like nobody's business and they're always doing it.

Historically the Vette and Camaro have been 2 of the lowest reliability cars you could get and in the v8 sports car market they were the worst for almost 2 full decades... avoid. Stick with the stang.
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by WaterDR
I love it how nobody can give a straight answer around here.....
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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From a guy that has had one........................................









Don't get the Vette!!
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Has anyone personally been in a new Stang, because I haven't. Does is have that cockpit feel when your in the driverseat? That one thing I know Vette's have for sure.
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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First off, I didn't read any of the responses to influence my input:

I would choose the Stang because it's brand new and the other one is 8 years old. A lot of things can go bad in 8 years and it's just wear and tear, and also been put up to environmental abuse. Also if I'm not mistaken, Corvettes have a lot of problems from mechanical to structural. Also, you might be able to find a GT 05+ cheaper and of course less miles plus newer. Cheaper would also leave a little room for some immediate modding. Better all around car IMO is the Stang.
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Buy a Mach FTW !!!!
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Go with a stang.. its newer.. and alot of times.. you don't want to mess with something thats 10 years old. (That vette is pretty close.)
 
Old Nov 16, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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go with the stang
 
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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As much I want a Vette im sticking with Ford. As I'm heading into college I guess I could really use a warranty.

This is exactly what I want:http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/deta...dGFuZw--#image
 
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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if u want a vette get THE NEW 7.L BABY!!!
 
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob
if u want a vette get THE NEW 7.L BABY!!!
BABY!

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Old Nov 18, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob
if u want a vette get THE NEW 7.L BABY!!!
the 7 litre hand-built engine ALONE is his budget.
 
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