My Gs' crappy paint has me considering a new Mustang GT.
#47
You guys need to check out some of the comparo tests out there.
2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT Comparison - Motor Trend
1/4 mile drag movie
2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT - Packages and Pricing - Motor Trend
Track testing
2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT Comparison - Motor Trend
The new 5.0 Mustang is NO joke.
It does not have the bling factor of the M3 but man you have $30k in your pocket. And you can mod the thing for like 5k and get it way faster.
So you could almost get a 2009 G37 and a 5.0 Mustang for the price of the M3.
I would agree with everyone that the paint and quality of the Ford may not be up to standard, but they are getting close.
I say go for it. Just make sure you get a good radar detector.
2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT Comparison - Motor Trend
1/4 mile drag movie
2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT - Packages and Pricing - Motor Trend
Track testing
2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT Comparison - Motor Trend
The new 5.0 Mustang is NO joke.
It does not have the bling factor of the M3 but man you have $30k in your pocket. And you can mod the thing for like 5k and get it way faster.
So you could almost get a 2009 G37 and a 5.0 Mustang for the price of the M3.
I would agree with everyone that the paint and quality of the Ford may not be up to standard, but they are getting close.
I say go for it. Just make sure you get a good radar detector.
#48
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The reason we currently own the G sedan is because my wife runs a day care and has to shuttle a couple kids here & there and it's much easier w/ the 4 doors. That's slowing down and the need for 4 doors isn't as important (or won't be when we're ready to get a new car).
Maybe it's just me but I don't give a $hit what other people think about what I'm driving, if I like it and it's a blast to drive that's what I'm after.
And the GT I test drove was a real kick in the pants. Our G37 is also a blast to drive but this is our second G and the paint is the worst of any car we've ever owned. I've owned several cars w/ the low VCS paint and all have held up much better than my Infiniti including a 2009 Ford Escape.
Of the cars on my original list the Mustang gives the most bang for the buck IMO, although resale will take a big hit I'm fairly certain. Someone mentioned the Genesis Coupe, this wasn't a consideration after giving it a run and I don't like the ricey look of it, the Genesis sedan was what I was inferring, the 2012s are supposed to have a new suspension which is really the only big knock on the car. Not really needing the 4 doors though may take it off the list. BTW Hyundai paint is far superior to Infiniti, and for those that say all new cars have crap paint, not true, Two friends of mine have 09 Genesis Sedans both with over 20k miles and the paint looks as new and both have no clear bras.
At any rate, I'm keeping a more open mind w/ my next car and would love to continue getting Infinitis, but before you knock the new Mustang GT go our and take it for a spirited drive, I think it'll put a smile on your face.
Maybe it's just me but I don't give a $hit what other people think about what I'm driving, if I like it and it's a blast to drive that's what I'm after.
And the GT I test drove was a real kick in the pants. Our G37 is also a blast to drive but this is our second G and the paint is the worst of any car we've ever owned. I've owned several cars w/ the low VCS paint and all have held up much better than my Infiniti including a 2009 Ford Escape.
Of the cars on my original list the Mustang gives the most bang for the buck IMO, although resale will take a big hit I'm fairly certain. Someone mentioned the Genesis Coupe, this wasn't a consideration after giving it a run and I don't like the ricey look of it, the Genesis sedan was what I was inferring, the 2012s are supposed to have a new suspension which is really the only big knock on the car. Not really needing the 4 doors though may take it off the list. BTW Hyundai paint is far superior to Infiniti, and for those that say all new cars have crap paint, not true, Two friends of mine have 09 Genesis Sedans both with over 20k miles and the paint looks as new and both have no clear bras.
At any rate, I'm keeping a more open mind w/ my next car and would love to continue getting Infinitis, but before you knock the new Mustang GT go our and take it for a spirited drive, I think it'll put a smile on your face.
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#49
#50
I have owned 3 mustangs, all 3 were GT convertibles and a long time ago. They were fun cars, but I would not drive one of those nowaday. I did not take the 4.6 litter mustangs seriously becasue they were marginally faster than cars like a G37. The 5.0 is adifferent story, that's serious performance. Great car, yes, but not for $45,000 for a loaded one. Still has cheezy interior and still has a solid rear axle. It will keep up with an M3 on a track, yes, but in daily driving? C'mon... 26mpg? Yeh, right... LOL
#51
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Not so much anymore....the quality gap has closed in recent years...just read information from JD Powers and Consumer Reports. Watch out Infiniti...Ford is improving across all model lines. (And I am not a FORD fan)
#52
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Fords have been reliable for a while. Mustangs historically so, especially for at least the last 15 years.
There just wasn't much that went wrong with them. Can't fault them for that.
I came to Infiniti because it seems like we have similar legacies of reliability. After dumping 7-8K into a Bimmer that was worth as much, I had it with them and any makes with similar reliability issues/build problems.
There just wasn't much that went wrong with them. Can't fault them for that.
I came to Infiniti because it seems like we have similar legacies of reliability. After dumping 7-8K into a Bimmer that was worth as much, I had it with them and any makes with similar reliability issues/build problems.
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About the Mustang milage... I just had to post this picture I took a while back...
It's a Hertz Shelby on Maui back in 2006. Notice the tank is a bit over half full and the 'puter sayz 41 miles to empty. I averaged around 6 MPG.
Hana, Haleakala etc. Not a G, but, a fun car in a different way.
It's a Hertz Shelby on Maui back in 2006. Notice the tank is a bit over half full and the 'puter sayz 41 miles to empty. I averaged around 6 MPG.
Hana, Haleakala etc. Not a G, but, a fun car in a different way.
#55
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+1....my exact experience. Became so tired of SES lights, suspension repairs, cooling system challenges, etc....... Never had such problems with Toyota, Honda, Acura, or Nissan.
#56
Is this a Mustang thread or a paint thread?
I thought the 09 G37 added 'self healing paint' compared to previous years. I know, that is a pretty laughable description, but essentially to me it means a more durable clear coat. So did the change make things worse or is the 07 G35 paint even worse then the G37?
I also suppose it depends on where you live. If you live where there is sand on the road in winter a lot of the time, I'm sure that it is much harder on the paint. Also the color probably makes a difference as far as how noticeable the 'issues' are?
I thought the 09 G37 added 'self healing paint' compared to previous years. I know, that is a pretty laughable description, but essentially to me it means a more durable clear coat. So did the change make things worse or is the 07 G35 paint even worse then the G37?
I also suppose it depends on where you live. If you live where there is sand on the road in winter a lot of the time, I'm sure that it is much harder on the paint. Also the color probably makes a difference as far as how noticeable the 'issues' are?
#57
I have owned 3 mustangs, all 3 were GT convertibles and a long time ago. They were fun cars, but I would not drive one of those nowaday. I did not take the 4.6 litter mustangs seriously becasue they were marginally faster than cars like a G37. The 5.0 is adifferent story, that's serious performance. Great car, yes, but not for $45,000 for a loaded one. Still has cheezy interior and still has a solid rear axle. It will keep up with an M3 on a track, yes, but in daily driving? C'mon... 26mpg? Yeh, right... LOL
Is this a Mustang thread or a paint thread?
I thought the 09 G37 added 'self healing paint' compared to previous years. I know, that is a pretty laughable description, but essentially to me it means a more durable clear coat. So did the change make things worse or is the 07 G35 paint even worse then the G37?
I also suppose it depends on where you live. If you live where there is sand on the road in winter a lot of the time, I'm sure that it is much harder on the paint. Also the color probably makes a difference as far as how noticeable the 'issues' are?
I thought the 09 G37 added 'self healing paint' compared to previous years. I know, that is a pretty laughable description, but essentially to me it means a more durable clear coat. So did the change make things worse or is the 07 G35 paint even worse then the G37?
I also suppose it depends on where you live. If you live where there is sand on the road in winter a lot of the time, I'm sure that it is much harder on the paint. Also the color probably makes a difference as far as how noticeable the 'issues' are?
#58
Our 07 G35 slate blue was horrible in regards to chipping and very susceptible to swirls and scratches. Our 09 "self healer" is no better in that regard and has actually been worse in regards to chips, it's Obsidian Black so everything appears worse. The self-healing feature does indeed work for small scratches and when you leave the car in the sun the scratches float back into the clear coat and the lighter ones will fade away. The main problem I have w/ the Gs compared to all previous vehicles I've owned is the chipping, the paint just doesn't seem to have a tight bond to the bare metal, I've never seen anything quite like it. I know the technology exists w/ currrent low VOC requirements to make a durable top coat, Hyundai has found a way as has many of the better European makes. Even our 09 Ford Escape has much tougher paint.
I'm a little concerned now though about my detailing method given the unique 'soft' clear coat?
Oh and regarding the Mustang I have this to say.... If I was to buy American, brand new right now, the only brands I would considered for a sports car or sedan are Ford or Cadillac with maybe the exception of the Corvette. In my opinion everything else is mostly still crap, except for trucks but even then I'd drive a Toyota Tundra before a Chevy Silverado. I was thinking of stepping outside the box and getting something interesting like a Dodge Magnum Hemi R/T Wagon AWD. They only come with a 40K bumper to bumper warranty (which says a lot right there - they stopped making them in 08) and when I went to the Magnum forums and saw WAY more maintenance issue posts than I've seen for pretty much any other car - it confirmed my gut feeling. No thank you. But I think Ford quality is up to snuff these days as far as American Cars go, hence they didn't go bankrupt. But American cars still have a ways to go in general on interior quality materials, fit and finish and warranty length. They've come a long ways though in the past 5-7 years.
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