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.
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?
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:
Great wife, lousy mother. How fast are you gonna be driving with baby on board? Shouldn't you be considering crash ratings too?
Maybe you should just sell the baby and use the money to mod the vette some more.
< Message edited by Rt1Rebel -- 6/3/2006 8:50:02 PM >
While I hope you are joking, I don't appreciate you calling my wife a lousy mother or suggesting that we sell our child. I think you took that a little out of context to say the least. We would never drive fast with the baby onboard, and she said she would rather get an 04 C5 Vert because I like the performance better. The whole idea of getting a vert however, is so we could go on cruises together, which are slow speed affairs, and to car shows. Right now we have to take two cars to get those events. So we are willing to sacrifice the performance of the C5, to have the capibility to all ride together in the GT. My wife never even drives fast, and I am the only one that takes the Vette down the dragstip in the high 11's.
Just checking, Buster. I'm new here too, but I've been around message boards since the days of Wildcat servers and 1200 baud modems, and your posts reeked of flamer in fan's clothing to me. I apologize for the insults if you are sincere. When you become a Dad, you have to give up a few things. If you have to downgrade from a vette to a mustang, you are still doing pretty damn well. Don't act like you are cutting off your arm. I just upgraded to a 06 stang after many years of financial and parental sacrifice, so I was having a hard time understanding the hardship you face now. Get the Mustang, you will love it. It's not the car the vette is, but your child will love riding in it. My 9 year old daughter is thrilled to ride in my '88 vert, and she went nuts when I brought home the '06. She thinks her dad is the coolest one in the whole world. That's what's important.
Roger that Rebel. My son and wife are what is most important, and why we are looking at getting the GT. If it was still just the two of us, I wouldn't have a need to replace the Vette. Wasn't trying to say the GT was bad, in fact I was very impressed how good it was, the build quality seemed as good if not better than the C5, and the interior IMHO was better than the C5. I was a little disappointed in the acceleration, but that is because of what I am used to, and the GT would be used for fun with the family, not the track. Glad you like yours, and we are leaning more and more towards ordering one ourselves. Gotta sell the Vette first, as trade-in value was, as expected, well below retail value.
Thanks to everyone else for their input as well. While I am sure the 04 Cobra's are faster, I really like the retro style of the 2005+ Mustangs. When and if I get the GT, I think I will be sticking to basic bolt on mods, and I went overboard on the Vette, with the Heads/cam package, and for what to go from the 12's to the 11's, like that really matters in the real world.
Buster
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ORIGINAL: Rt1Rebel
Just checking, Buster. I'm new here too, but I've been around message boards since the days of Wildcat servers and 1200 baud modems, and your posts reeked of flamer in fan's clothing to me. I apologize for the insults if you are sincere. When you become a Dad, you have to give up a few things. If you have to downgrade from a vette to a mustang, you are still doing pretty damn well. Don't act like you are cutting off your arm. I just upgraded to a 06 stang after many years of financial and parental sacrifice, so I was having a hard time understanding the hardship you face now. Get the Mustang, you will love it. It's not the car the vette is, but your child will love riding in it. My 9 year old daughter is thrilled to ride in my '88 vert, and she went nuts when I brought home the '06. She thinks her dad is the coolest one in the whole world. That's what's important.
And if it makes you feel any better, Buster, when you're a dad, your car doesn't have to be the fastest at the dragstrip, it just has to be the fastest and coolest at the school where you drop Buster Jr off or pick him up.
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?
Most everything you could want to know is right here.
Thanks for the info on the Saleen, but a little bit more than I am wanting to spend.
Completely understandable. I personally think those are overpriced to begin with. Looks like you are just going to have to slap a S/C on a GT vert or go back with another Vette. Either way, your family is going to be happy.
My dad got rid of his Torino when I was born for the same reason you are wanting to switch. The Torino was hell to get a baby seat in and out. I could understand the move back then, but now I just want to strangle him All the time I tell him "What were you thinking! stick me in the trunk!"
Edit: Slap a S/C on a 05+ Stang if thats the style you are lookin for. If not, you can get a Cobra like Mustangman suggested. You can pick one up fairly cheap these days.
< Message edited by 90lxstang -- 6/4/2006 3:14:48 PM >
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not to mention a pretty good bang for the buck
