2010 Ford Mustang
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From: Park Ridge IL
Dont dis the live axel, if youre a supra fan you should know that all the real high horsepower supras use ford rear ends because they can put the power down!!
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From: NY/NJ
Mustang for what?
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From: CA
I had a rental 2009 Mustang GT in Maui for over a week and thought it was a pretty decent car. Had a chance to drive it in a "spirited" fashion going up to Haleakala, and all around the island. Nothing high-speed; you're lucky if you can go over 65mph without getting in trouble.
I like the new looks for 2010, better interior quality and design. I liked the solid chasis, decent suspension, good power. I did not like the steering (silly large steering wheel) and steering feedback. I did not like the size; Its a huge car with a tiny back seat. I also think there's a lot of options in the 32 - 37k prince range that competes with this car.
I like the new looks for 2010, better interior quality and design. I liked the solid chasis, decent suspension, good power. I did not like the steering (silly large steering wheel) and steering feedback. I did not like the size; Its a huge car with a tiny back seat. I also think there's a lot of options in the 32 - 37k prince range that competes with this car.
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From: Ca
The general themes I get regarding Mustang reviews from Car&Driver, Motortrend, Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, Fifth Gear and Top Gear have been the following:
1. Its suspension hinders proper handling. The car can do the kinds of things expensive sports cars do but you have to work harder to achieve them.
2. Looks great and is a terrific value, especially for such a brilliant engine.
3. Average reliability rating (Consumer Reports)
It is true that the Fusion has stellar reliability ratings and sports decent exterior styling. It just doesn't feel high quality...I do not know why. I'm not trying to dis Ford, I mean, I am considering getting one.
I am glad to see so much input. =)
1. Its suspension hinders proper handling. The car can do the kinds of things expensive sports cars do but you have to work harder to achieve them.
2. Looks great and is a terrific value, especially for such a brilliant engine.
3. Average reliability rating (Consumer Reports)
It is true that the Fusion has stellar reliability ratings and sports decent exterior styling. It just doesn't feel high quality...I do not know why. I'm not trying to dis Ford, I mean, I am considering getting one.
I am glad to see so much input. =)
Last edited by Haitwun; Aug 13, 2009 at 12:29 AM.
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From: California
The general themes I get regarding Mustang reviews from Car&Driver, Motortrend, Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, Fifth Gear and Top Gear have been the following:
1. Its suspension hinders proper handling. The car can do the kinds of things expensive sports cars do but you have to work harder to achieve them.
2. Looks great and is a terrific value, especially for such a brilliant engine.
3. Average reliability rating (Consumer Reports)
It is true that the Fusion has stellar reliability ratings and sports decent exterior styling. It just doesn't feel high quality...I do not know why. I'm not trying to dis Ford, I mean, I am considering getting one.
I am glad to see so much input. =)
1. Its suspension hinders proper handling. The car can do the kinds of things expensive sports cars do but you have to work harder to achieve them.
2. Looks great and is a terrific value, especially for such a brilliant engine.
3. Average reliability rating (Consumer Reports)
It is true that the Fusion has stellar reliability ratings and sports decent exterior styling. It just doesn't feel high quality...I do not know why. I'm not trying to dis Ford, I mean, I am considering getting one.
I am glad to see so much input. =)
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From: California
The 2010 Fusions with V6 engines (both the 3.0 and the 3.5 sport) have select shift 6 speed tranmissions.
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From: Lake Country, WI
And the Camaro is CRAP quality-wise in comparison... 3 recalls already!!!!
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From: FL
That live axle on the GT is there for a reason (something I have mentioned in a number of posts in Mustang threads). It is durable (that's why most pickup trucks have them) and resistant to damage from burnouts. The Shelby Mustangs don't have them (and have IRS instead) for two reasons. First, the average Shelby buyer, having putting a lot more money into the car to start with, is more careful about how he drives than the Mustang GT buyer....and is not as eager to do juvenile burnouts at every stoplight. Second, the Shelby buyer generally expects better handling than a live axle can give.
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From: tx
I drove one recenlty in key west it was the v6. It was actualyl quite nice i really liked the reto-ish steering wheel the v6 seemed to have descent power and the dash and plastic stuff didnt look overly cheap.
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