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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Default 2011 gt mustang vs. 335i

the new mustang is a 5 liter beast v8 with 415 hp and 390 tq
the 335i's are beasts as well with just a tune intake and downpipes they can get 415 hp with 400 tq

both are around the same price im in the market for both there cars and was wondering what would be a better option. it would be a daily driver so i need practicality
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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lol practicality, 415hp and daily driver don't usually go in the same sentence.

But if those are your only two choices, I'd choose the Mustang.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Oddly enough, I'd go with the 'Stang.

NA V8 is most likely more reliable than the TT I6.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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I'd go with the Stang because I loves me some V8 powah!
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...son/index.html

Just happened to see this article in the latest issue of Motor Trend magazine while in the doctor's office waiting room this morning.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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thanks guys i was also thinking about getting a 2010 for around 24000 and putting a whipple supercharger in it
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Can't quite swallow the rear end of the refreshed 'Stang, but I would probably take one over a 335i.

...maybe not....


...yes I would....


....no I wouldnt....




Ok, I don't know
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Isn't the 335 a hit or miss car? Either you get one that doesn't break down or one that continually does? Since it's a DD, I'd say N/A is more reliable than any turbo!
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by djyoshi626
Isn't the 335 a hit or miss car? Either you get one that doesn't break down or one that continually does? Since it's a DD, I'd say N/A is more reliable than any turbo!
The problem is the high pressure fuel pump in the N54 (twin turbo). From what I read, it's either a constantly recurring problem or no problem at all. The engine in the single turbo N55 shouldn't have this problem and gets significantly better mileage, although I would guess it doesn't have the tuning potential of the twin turbo.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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yeah but a new 335i is way out of price range im looking at 07 335i's and 2011 gt's
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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They are two totally different classes of vehicles. The only thing they have in common is that their output HP is somewhat the same.

You either want a luxury car or a sports car. Take your pick.

(...and ~400HP for a DD is ludicrous.)
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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I love both, but I'll take the 5.0!!!
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Willdb15
yeah but a new 335i is way out of price range im looking at 07 335i's and 2011 gt's


between the N54 335i and a 5.0 Mustang....


I think it's a no-brainer that the 5.0 would be the better choice, especially since an 07-08 335i is most likely a lease return.

When are people ever nice to leased vehicles?
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Mustang all day
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Oddly enough, I'd go with the 'Stang.

NA V8 is most likely more reliable than the TT I6.
Definitely... and even more so if you're talking about a modded TT V6.
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