I currently drive a 2000 Corvette, and have done lots of mods to it, and it is putting down 425hp to the rear wheels. We just had a baby a while back however, and my wife and I would like a vehicle that we could now all enjoy. I have never owned a Ford, yes I have always been a Chevy man, but I really like the retro styling of the new GT, and it has a backseat for the baby. Has anyone else here made the jump from a Corvette to a Mustang? What did you think, are you happy with the choice? How hard is it to mod a GT to get the HP back up to more what I am used to? I am going to test drive one tomorrow for the first time, so I can tell how much different it feels with just 300hp at the crank. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.
-Buster
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That sucks that you're thinking of getting rid of the corvette- though I would prefer a corvette over the new mustang anyday [&:]
If you want some more info on the new stangs, check out our tech section- you can learn about all the bolt ons and what mods the guys and gals are doing to their new rides
Well I went and test drove a fully loaded Mustang GT convertible this morning. Having never owned a Ford, and making my share of Rustang, Slowstang, and Mudstain jokes in the past, I must say that I had to do a 180-well almost, and was very favorable impressed. We liked the looks of the car, and were very pleased with the build quality. It felt very solid, with no rattles or squeaks--pretty good for a vert.
For the test drive, I also took the wife, the baby, and the car seat. We put the car seat in the back seat of the GT, along with the wife and baby and took it for a spin. While we had the baby in the back, either my wife or I sat in the back with him, behind the other that drove. Even though my wife is 5'10" and I am 6'2" we were still able to fit back there. It wasn't too comfortable, and it wouldn't work for long trips, but it was doable. The wind in the backseat wasn't bad at all, and since the baby's car seat faces aft, it blocked what little wind there was, leaving just enough breeze to blow the top of his hair.
The interior was especially nice, and although I missed having a HUD, the seats were better, and the leather seemed of better quality than the C5 Corvette. The trunk space was pretty good, and the top when stowed is still seperated from the trunk, unlike the Vette. The power top was also nice.
The bad--under the hood, Ford makes no attempt to make things look nice with fuel rail covers, it's just all out there, wires and plumbing everywhere. Of course the worst news is that compared to my modded 2000 Corvette FRC, the GT feels pretty slow. It is peppy, and fun to drive, but quick or fast are not words I would use to describe it, unless of course you are used to driving a slower sedan or something. So on the Mustang GT, the verdict is a definate maybe :lol: :lol: :lol: We like it, and for what we want--a sporty convertible that we can all ride in, it may be just the ticket. The price is reasonable as well, fully loaded, after discounts it was around $31.5K
My wife however, after seeing how slow the Mustang is, has said that she would rather just have a 2004 C5 Convertible and sacrifice everybody being able to travel together instead of the performance. What a great wife :thumbs: This is because she is afraid that I would regret getting a slower Ford in the long run, and really miss the Vette. So if anybody knows of a 2004 C5 Vert in Silver or Black, with a Black top and interior for sale for a reasonable price please let me know, and then I won't have to go Vetteless!
Anybody else have a similar experience going from a C5 Vette to a Mustang?
Thanks!
Buster
I currently drive a 2000 Corvette, and have done lots of mods to it, and it is putting down 425hp to the rear wheels. We just had a baby a while back however, and my wife and I would like a vehicle that we could now all enjoy. I have never owned a Ford, yes I have always been a Chevy man, but I really like the retro styling of the new GT, and it has a backseat for the baby. Has anyone else here made the jump from a Corvette to a Mustang? What did you think, are you happy with the choice? How hard is it to mod a GT to get the HP back up to more what I am used to? I am going to test drive one tomorrow for the first time, so I can tell how much different it feels with just 300hp at the crank. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.
You ever consider a Saleen convertible? Or is that out because It is a bit pricey for a "family" car.
Other than having heard of them, I don't know much about them. How much do they typically run, what kind of hp/tq do they make, does Ford still cover the warranty?
New member considering GT convertible
