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NNN0LHI Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-17-10 04:17 PM
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OK, I am seriously thinking about "stimulating" the economy a bit and buying a new car
Think I may be suffering from a bad case of the "new car blues." I don't need a new car but I really want one bad. And my wife has given me the OK and her 2004 Taurus to trade in on the new one I want. Its going to be either a Mustang GT, Camaro SS or Challenger SRT8.

I am a Ford retiree so my brain tells me to stick with Ford. But my heart is saying Challenger. I think the new Challenger is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. I felt the same way when I bought a new one in 1973 right before I started working at Ford. Damn I liked that car. It was a black one. If I get a new one its going to be white.

Out of the three which one you guys think looks the best?

Don



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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-17-10 05:45 PM
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1. Which one looks the best?
Ugh, I can't believe I'm saying this. I like the Challenger SRT8 of the three for the best looks. That car looks good from every single angle. Also, of the three, I think it sounds the best.

Were I spending my money? Around here, for the price of one of those rides brand new, I could buy an extremely low mileage Corvette (2007 vert or 2008 coupe). And I would.
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NNN0LHI Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-17-10 10:00 PM
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2. I got to have at least three seats
Two grandsons to drive around.

Two-seat Corvette won't do it for me. Though I do like the resale on them. The resale on the Camaro is real high too. It just doesn't remind me enough of the old Camaros.

Don
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-17-10 10:33 PM
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3. Ah, there is that then.
Drive all 3, buy the one you like the best.
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awoke_in_2003 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-18-10 03:34 PM
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5. I'd go Challenger...
even though Ford was the one US auto manufacturer who didn't take bailout money. The Challenger, though, just looks too good.
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-18-10 10:12 AM
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4. i'm in the same situation, especially as the model year closes out
except the Chally isn't a serious consideration for me...

currently the top choices are 2010 Camaro SS, Mustang GT with a track pack, or Nissan 370Z...It will all depend on what deals I can find in late spring...
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-08-10 09:07 AM
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6. I'm now thinking of waiting for the '11 Mustang GT -- That is what I want
Very strange for me...I've been cracking jokes at Ford owners for a loonnnnggg time
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ROFF Donating Member (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-10-10 02:47 PM
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7. We bought a Camaro last week.
A 1LT IOM. This is our third Camaro. We had a '67 and a '76. Loved them both.

The fact that they are built in Oshawa Ontario with engines built in St. Catherins Ontario doesn't hurt either.
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 12:05 PM
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8. welcome to the site!
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Blue_Tires Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 12:06 PM
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9. I was glad they were able to keep that plant open
once the new Camaro was first announced...
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ROFF Donating Member (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-16-10 11:15 PM
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10. Thank You
I enjoy it here.
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