Corvette vs. Viper
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I wouldn't call the Stang a sports car anymore. Here's my theory on the Mustang:
Ford is brilliant in one regard and that's how they handled the development of the Mustang. When it started out its life, it was there to challenge the 'Vette. Ford, though buyers didn't like it, made it more and more mainstream--to the point that it was almost crappy (those days are generally over, though).
The Mustang, which is mainstream now, competes with the Camaro, which is more preformance-oriented. Let me ask you, what is happening to the Camaro? It's getting cancelled. Cancelled. If Chevy did with the Camaro what Ford did with the Mustang, it wouldn't be cancelled. Although, unfortunately for Ford, what they did was compromise what the Mustang was all about -- fun, style, and power. But at least they're making money.
Ford is brilliant in one regard and that's how they handled the development of the Mustang. When it started out its life, it was there to challenge the 'Vette. Ford, though buyers didn't like it, made it more and more mainstream--to the point that it was almost crappy (those days are generally over, though).
The Mustang, which is mainstream now, competes with the Camaro, which is more preformance-oriented. Let me ask you, what is happening to the Camaro? It's getting cancelled. Cancelled. If Chevy did with the Camaro what Ford did with the Mustang, it wouldn't be cancelled. Although, unfortunately for Ford, what they did was compromise what the Mustang was all about -- fun, style, and power. But at least they're making money.
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thats all i have to say
thats all i have to say
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- WFG9
I did not know the mustang was meant to compete against the corvetee? sure it is now, but i would like to see some evidence of a direct market competition plan, or whatever the lingo is. Oh, and except for specialty models, like shelbys, i would venture to say that the f-bodies have more performance years in their history than the mustang. i think either all three should be in, or non. btw, what about the cunningham, or saleen s7?
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- WFG9
i'd rather have the vette too. for racing, i dunno, but personally, the vette.
one thing worth looking into is the 1973 sd 455 trans am. if all i understand is correct, that is a very special trans am
one thing worth looking into is the 1973 sd 455 trans am. if all i understand is correct, that is a very special trans am
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- DethMOPAR340
viper,duh!!!!
vette is kinda ugly
vette is kinda ugly
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and the vette is getting kind of old with the f'in design....
never like vettes,shure id want one if i could have one for free,but viper is way better......
oh and the mustang,arent they supercharging the engine in the 2003 model????
i heard the 2003 mustang is better than the 2003 vette...
never like vettes,shure id want one if i could have one for free,but viper is way better......
oh and the mustang,arent they supercharging the engine in the 2003 model????
i heard the 2003 mustang is better than the 2003 vette...
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VIPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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the mustang is cheap and ulgy i never liked it. i like the Camaro my self
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Wow! Way to be real fair on the comparison there...
That's like comparing a V6 Mustang against a SS Camaro. Let's compare the 800tt with Saad Saad's Supra, or Mani's, or the Lingenfelter 427ci. Twin Turbo C5 Vette. Things wouldn't be looking too good for the almighty Viper then...
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Originally posted by Josh
. Let's compare the 800tt with Saad Saad's Supra, or Mani's, or the Lingenfelter 427ci. Twin Turbo C5 Vette. Things wouldn't be looking too good for the almighty Viper then...
😈all hail the mighty 2JZ-GTE! 😈
Mani's ride is probably the sweetest Supra i've seen in a while!
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i also think supras are fugly
Ooh, risky thing to say with all the Viper fans on these boards! But I agree with you. Actually, I'm surprised, Viper is hardly winning (60% right now) over the 'Vette.
And, yeah, the Z06 is rather ugly. When's the re-design? 'Vette styles are always great when they first come out (and for some time after that, too).
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