what would you buy, new 5.0 or SS
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Must really suck being a Camaro owner and having to second guess everything you do on the road because you cant see jackshit. On top of that, They made the visibility EVEN WORSE on the 6th gen.
I do agree the 12' camaro SS i test drove had bad visibility, but the 16s are actually suppose to be better, and have a standard backup camera. A test drive will definitely be in order to assess the 16' SS visibility...but I am pretty interested in what that LT-1 can do.
5.0, I think they look a lot better then the Camaro, and if you can save 7k, that would be enough to make up for any performance issues you may be worried about.
Preach it. We'll listen...
That argument is only valid if paying cash for the vehicle. If he is financing it then your point is null.
unless you want things like a new car, or a warranty, or IRS.
I test drove a 15 GT a few months after they were out in force. It was well built, and fun to drive as all mustangs are. However, it honestly didnt feel that much better handling than the 2014 GT my dad bought off of me. Personal opinion of course, but for all the hoopla of IRS, it wasnt enough to remotely seal the deal for me. Additionally, if I did get the 2015 GT (same goes for the 5th and 6th gen Camaros), Id have to install new half shaft axles to handle upgraded power (blower/turbo/nitrous etc).
Price with options on the GT that I wanted had the car just over 4K less than a used 2011 GT500 (15k miles) before tax and fees. Needless to say I ended up with my 2011 and have zero regrets, even after everything ive been through with it. if a NEW car isnt manditory, shop around for something that has the power, features and looks you want. Even used cars can be purchased with extended warranties.
If not brand loyal, either car will be a blast to drive. But since Im a Ford guy Id say get the Mustang. Those Camaro guys are all terrible drivers, smell and must actively fight the growth of mullet hairs that are inherent to that car's ownership. Unless... you WANT a mullet... :dw:
This. Everybody loves catfish
Notice i said warranty. If you're modding for big power, the warranty and new car argument go away.
And the track times say the 15+ does handle that much better.
I've owned a 2013 GT, and now a 2015 GT PP and tracked them both and can tell you with great confidence in stock form the GT PP blows away the 2013 GT I had with shocks/struts/springs/phb/tune/intake/etc. Mod the GT PP just a little and it's a world apart from any S197 car on the track.
I also test drove a 2014 1LE and ZL1 before making any decisions and after I did that it was an easy choice for me. IMO, if you don't go test drive them you're just blowing smoke out your ass. Go and drive the competition, sit in them, take them on a twisty bumpy road, play with the gadgets, THEN make comparisons.
That said I recently went and checked out some 2016 SS's and yes they perform, BUT they are far more of a compromise for DD and for a family (my wife is preggo with our 1st kid). This was a major issue for me when I drove the 2014's as well and not much changed honestly, they just got faster.
I also test drove a 2014 1LE and ZL1 before making any decisions and after I did that it was an easy choice for me. IMO, if you don't go test drive them you're just blowing smoke out your ass. Go and drive the competition, sit in them, take them on a twisty bumpy road, play with the gadgets, THEN make comparisons.
That said I recently went and checked out some 2016 SS's and yes they perform, BUT they are far more of a compromise for DD and for a family (my wife is preggo with our 1st kid). This was a major issue for me when I drove the 2014's as well and not much changed honestly, they just got faster.
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Wont deny its better, but unless you live at a track its all up to the prospective owner what they deem is enough or mandatory. At the end of the day, OP needs to decide what he wants, whats a priority and whats a would like to have.
Nothing wrong with a 2015-2016 S550 at all, but there are those out there (my self included) that didnt find the difference attractive enough for my intended purpose. Sides, everyone knows the S197 in GT500 form is the best looking.
Nothing wrong with a 2015-2016 S550 at all, but there are those out there (my self included) that didnt find the difference attractive enough for my intended purpose. Sides, everyone knows the S197 in GT500 form is the best looking.
I am brand loyal but mustangs are still better than camaros. Get a mustang
Sometimes its not that much cheaper, new gets you warranty and sometimes better financing deals.
Unless you are standard SVTP baller buying $25k cars in cash.
This, so much.
Not to mention if someone ever wants to sell their 11-14 car, hope they like being paid chump change
And Lolololololol at blower swap on a 15 for 7k.
Half assed, self installed, junker maybe. To do things RIGHT will cost 10k+, and that's finding deals on parts.
Blower kit (6-9k depending on what you want)
Fuel (fuel pump booster, injectors)
Clutch
Exhaust
Install
Tune
7k? LOL
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Procharger tuner kit is $5,800 alone (without fuel/tuning). $6,500 if you want the full turnkey kit. Not sure how long the stock clutch will hold that power, nor the stock tires be able to do much with it, nor will that whole system get the most without boltons. Yeah im sure youll beat a camaro with throwing a $6500 kit on top but not sure how long itll last....
I would go 5.0 on looks alone.
those are some pretty nice numbers. I've wondered about what all it takes to run a 5.0 and the SS on e85. it cant just be a tune can it?? I dont really have any plans to make my next purchase to out of control. minor bolt ons and e85 sounds like my max.
edit- looks like just injectors for the 5.0s
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Can a member please tell me were I can buy a new Whipple supercharger installed for my 2014 5.0 for $7000. I have read several comments on this thread that say i can, but the best I can find is $10000 installed minimum, with one year warranty. That's a Whipple installed by a Ford dealer! Please help with this, I live in south OC and i want to boost my Stang but i don't want to pay too much, thanks!
Install it yourself and that would bring it down. Looks like the kit is $7k right on the screws so id assume most here are assuming its being installed DIY.
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