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Originally Posted by 68style
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Honestly I see no point in comparing the 2 cars, they exist because there are markets for both of them I don't really see them as competitors........ but it does sound like you might be basing your opinions on an old Mustang you sat in years ago. The new ones handle well, the seats are not from a bus, and the current gen V6 is very powerful.... or should feel quick stepping out of an S2k just on a power below 5k basis (don't get me wrong, I love the S2k, but it's not a powerful car)
I still wouldn't buy one personally, but I just don't like the way the car feels... or the fact it is so heavy. I'm more excited about the FR-S/BR-Z............... but no way would I buy one new... Toyota always releases the best of their cars in the last years of production... one day!  |
This is all regarding Over9k's suggestion that a V6 Mustang would be "a lot more fun to drive" than an FR-S though. Sure there have been big improvements in handling over the outgoing model but it's still over 3400 lbs, and massive in comparison. Physics is physics. I mean you don't see Chris Harris raving about the driving experience of a V6 Mustang. A Boss 302 maybe, but the base V6??
Yes, the 4.6L V8 felt quick stepping out of my S2000, absolutely. But that wasn't going through my mind when I got to drive one. When you get into a Mustang GT, you're more inclined to recall the C63 you drove last year, or that 350z from a couple weeks ago, or your buddy's Trans Am. Point is, when I get in a Mustang I expect to be throw into the seat because that's what it's for, in the same way that you expect an S2000 to be slow but carve through a hairpin like you wouldn't believe. Had to be gearing because a stock STI with the same kind of power will put a grin on my face 10 times out of 10.
Anyway imo, the target market for V6 Mustangs is people who love the look and heritage of a Mustang but don't actually need the power and handling of the GT. That's fine. But you aren't going to find these people at the track or at an autocross that's for sure. I maintain that it's ridiculous to be suggesting that it'd be "a lot more fun to drive" than an FR-S.. seriously if that ends up being true, the FR-S is going to be a pretty massive failure.