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      03-31-2016, 08:35 PM   #1
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Thumbs up 2016 Ford Mustang GT - My review in Germany

I am really still impressed by how good the new Ford Mustang GT is.

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I was quite underwhelmed by it. I really like the new styling, and the interior is much improved, but it's still a little too sloppy, and it got slower.
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I must agree with you as that is my daily driver. Never thought I'd be a Mustang guy but was really impressed with the the car overall...and a killer bargain at under $40k for 435 HP, brembos, heated/cooled leather, etc...not in the same league as the M's, but also half the price.
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I was quite underwhelmed by it. I really like the new styling, and the interior is much improved, but it's still a little too sloppy, and it got slower.
It is a little sloppy still, but come on, it's a muscle car! It's supposed to be sloppy.

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I must agree with you as that is my daily driver. Never thought I'd be a Mustang guy but was really impressed with the the car overall...and a killer bargain at under $40k for 435 HP, brembos, heated/cooled leather, etc...not in the same league as the M's, but also half the price.
Ya for the price it's unbeatable imo.
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I never was a fan of Ford. However, I will admit the Mustang looks good. I prefer the styling over the 4 series. It looks more like a coupe, than the hatchback look of the 4. If they put the BMW kidney grill, and angel eye xeons, I would trade in my E90. The Mustang styling to me looks like a European vehicle. Good job Ford.
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Nice review..looking forward to more. Always good to get a European perspective!
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As an American, I just cant get into American muscle / pony cars. I do like the styling, but not a fan of the interior. It does offer a lot for the money and I test drove one. Just isnt for me. Thats me though, lots of people enjoy the car and the HP numbers are very nice.
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Interior materials need improvement.
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Right, because your BMW interior is CNCed from a 7 foot block of aluminum and then covered with diamond inlaid goat leather...

Oh wait, I see you have a 328...made out of PLASTIC.

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I was quite underwhelmed by it. I really like the new styling, and the interior is much improved, but it's still a little too sloppy, and it got slower.
A set of coilovers will take care of the sloppy feeling
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Nice review! It does take some time getting used to as its a very big car. A lot of people don't realize this but the car is longer and wider than the previous gen c6 z06. I bought a '15 GT as a daily driver but after taking it to the track once I fell in love with the car, slowly in the process of converting it into a full on track car. The stock suspension really does blow, even if its the performance pack. The factory spring shock setup is so bouncy that it kills the ride quality. I immediately swapped mine out for a set of JRZ rs pro's and it completely transformed the car.

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Nice review! It does take some time getting used to as its a very big car. A lot of people don't realize this but the car is longer and wider than the previous gen c6 z06. I bought a '15 GT as a daily driver but after taking it to the track once I fell in love with the car, slowly in the process of converting it into a full on track car. The stock suspension really does blow, even if its the performance pack. The factory spring shock setup is so bouncy that it kills the ride quality. I immediately swapped mine out for a set of JRZ rs pro's and it completely transformed the car.

Looks very nice!! And the upgraded suspension will most definitely make the ride better.
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Nice review! It does take some time getting used to as its a very big car. A lot of people don't realize this but the car is longer and wider than the previous gen c6 z06. I bought a '15 GT as a daily driver but after taking it to the track once I fell in love with the car, slowly in the process of converting it into a full on track car. The stock suspension really does blow, even if its the performance pack. The factory spring shock setup is so bouncy that it kills the ride quality. I immediately swapped mine out for a set of JRZ rs pro's and it completely transformed the car.

If you plan on tracking a car, there really aren't that many stock suspension systems out there that will be good on the track unless it's a factory track focused car.

Stock suspensions are designed for day to day street use and has to satisfy a wide range.
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The new Mustang outsold the Porsche 911, Audi TT and Porsche Cayman/Boxster in Germany in March.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/08/f...he-sales-news/
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That blue Stang is awesome. Nice build, man.
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The new Mustang outsold the Porsche 911, Audi TT and Porsche Cayman/Boxster in Germany in March.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/08/f...he-sales-news/
Wow that is very interesting indeed! Thanks for sharing that with us!

Oh btw... I flew a Cessna 400TT for many years. I see you fly/own a Cirrus?
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