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Camaro SS, Challenger SRT8 or Mustang GT Vert

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Old 08-30-2011, 04:02 PM
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Camaro SS, Challenger SRT8 or Mustang GT Vert

So if you had your choice...

SRT8 is an 09 with 3000 miles. Black on black 6 speed all options including Nav

Camaro 2SS is a 2010 with 1600 miles. Victory red with tan interior...all options but no nav

2011 Mustang GT convertible with 3100 miles Triple black with appearance package nav and all goodies inside


All about the same money


What's your pick...looking hard tomorrow
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Live rear axle or no, Mustang wins every comparo I've seen among these three cars.

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vert - b/c its a vert.
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Can't decide!!!

Probably not the Camaro.
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Mustang 5.0 for sure

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Camaro because it isn't a vert.
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If only the Mustang wasn't a convertible.... not a huge fan how convertibles drive in general. Now, cars that were designed from the outset to be convertibles/roadsters, e.g. MX-5, S2000, Z4M.... they're good in my book.

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SRT8...no comparison.
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SRT8 only cuz its a baws.
yeah the others are faster, but the SRT is straight player.
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Mustang hands down....however the vert is a deal-breaker.

However I did vote Mustang in the poll.
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You know what I voted for.

But seriously the Mustang is probably the biggest bang for the buck. When I see the Camaro, all I think of is Transfomers. The SRT8 looks so overweight. And Mopars just have too many electrical gremlins.
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Mustang!...Mustang!....Mustang!
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We all know my vote.
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Originally Posted by jspagna1
And Mopars just have too many electrical gremlins.
Thats funny you mention that.
My dad has told me that his Key fob didnt lock and unlock the door. I dont know if he resolved this.
'10 SRT
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i voted stang. just hope the tranny in that one is good
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mustang if it's hard top..

srt otherwise
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Originally Posted by justnspace
Thats funny you mention that.
My dad has told me that his Key fob didnt lock and unlock the door. I dont know if he resolved this.
'10 SRT
There was a fob issue for some. But that's hardly riddled with gremlins. No more or worse than chevy or ford these days.
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I vote for the Stang. More so because it's a convert! Plus it's triple black
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The Mustang options sound good, but I still love the Camaro best.
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Originally Posted by OTSB708
Camaro because it isn't a vert.
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Stang no doubt, just look for a comparable hard top!
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wow, guess im the only one thats a vert fan. IMO, the hardtop is the deal breaker!
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I voted "Camaro" and wish I had the option to vote for the Chally, too.

Mustang 'vert is for girls. The 'vert is an absolute deal-breaker in this car.
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Originally Posted by ThermonMermon
wow, guess im the only one thats a vert fan. IMO, the hardtop is the deal breaker!
We're in the minority but I'm a vert fan as well.
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Camaro, just because it isnt a vert. If you can find the stang with roof id go that route.
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Of course I put in my Mustang vote but my vote shouldn't matter...Go out and drive them and find the one that suits you best.

Can you live with the Challengers size? (Definitely bigger than the others)

Can you live with the Camaros rediculous trunk opening and sub par interior?

Can you live with the awesomeness that is the 2011 Mustang 5.0?

Seriously though, drive them all, for at least 30 minutes each. In traffic and on the highway and decide which one suits your style best.

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Stang is the best car by far as far as handling, performance and interior. HOWEVER....beware the 6MT.
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Of course I put in my Mustang vote but my vote shouldn't matter...Go out and drive them and find the one that suits you best.
This is the best advice. You can't lose with either of the 3.
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not sure of your requirements for a car, but no used Corvette option?
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I vote Camaro. My dad and I are GM guys when it comes to American cars
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I like the presence the Challenger has. I've never been a Mustang or Camaro guy, but the SS is quite nice.
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Wow guys, thanks for all of the input. Here are pics of all three:











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Originally Posted by Costco
If only the Mustang wasn't a convertible.... not a huge fan how convertibles drive in general. Now, cars that were designed from the outset to be convertibles/roadsters, e.g. MX-5, S2000, Z4M.... they're good in my book.

SRT8
In all of the cars I've owned, there hasn't ever been a vert. Is there more flex?

Originally Posted by justnspace
SRT8 only cuz its a baws.
yeah the others are faster, but the SRT is straight player.
You mean a Camaro SS and a Mustang GT are faster than an SRT?

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i voted stang. just hope the tranny in that one is good
Do the mustangs have a history of bad 6 speeds?

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I voted "Camaro" and wish I had the option to vote for the Chally, too.

Mustang 'vert is for girls. The 'vert is an absolute deal-breaker in this car.
I figured the 6 cyl vert was, but didn't realize there were many chicks driving GT's?

Originally Posted by S A CHO
Of course I put in my Mustang vote but my vote shouldn't matter...Go out and drive them and find the one that suits you best.

Can you live with the Challengers size? (Definitely bigger than the others)

Can you live with the Camaros rediculous trunk opening and sub par interior?

Can you live with the awesomeness that is the 2011 Mustang 5.0?

Seriously though, drive them all, for at least 30 minutes each. In traffic and on the highway and decide which one suits your style best.
Absolutely my plan and thanks for the input. I'm just looking for tips from you guys on issues I haven't thought about.

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Stang is the best car by far as far as handling, performance and interior. HOWEVER....beware the 6MT.
Why?

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not sure of your requirements for a car, but no used Corvette option?
While i would love one, this will be a daily driver and I just haven't looked at the Vette that way.
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based on the pics....I'd take the challenger.
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Originally Posted by NJ SHAWD
You mean a Camaro SS and a Mustang GT are faster than an SRT?

Do the mustangs have a history of bad 6 speeds?

I figured the 6 cyl vert was, but didn't realize there were many chicks driving GT's?

you mean, you dont know that the challenger is a pig?
the challenger is slow.
lighten it a bit, and it might be able to hang with the other two cars....well, considering you're thinking about the vert....
that one might be heavy as well.


and yes. the Mustang's tranny was built in china.
Some are holding up and some are having trouble.
research this.
there is a lot of talk about these chinese made trannies.
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man that challenger is ugly inside and out.

camaro SS interior looks like its in an entirely different league.
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Why a vert GT? There should be plenty of GT coupes on the market. I'd get whatever you prefer styling wise.

Tough choice. Good luck.
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I think I have to eliminate the Mustang for several reasons...that leaves me with the Challenger and the Camaro.

Just typing out loud here...

Cons -
Challenger
1. Steering wheel design (looks typically Dodge)
2. Fuel economy - a bit less than the camaro (but not a deal breaker)
3. Performance - listed 0-60 at 5.3 seconds vs camaro at 5.0
4. Black - looks bad@$$, but hard to keep clean

Camaro
1. No navigation - this may be a deal breaker
2. Tiny trunk - probably more like trunk opening
3. 6.2l aluminum block has had issues and I owned one in the past.
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Originally Posted by justnspace
you mean, you dont know that the challenger is a pig?
the challenger is slow.
lighten it a bit, and it might be able to hang with the other two cars....well, considering you're thinking about the vert....
that one might be heavy as well.


and yes. the Mustang's tranny was built in china.
Some are holding up and some are having trouble.
research this.
there is a lot of talk about these chinese made trannies.
Thanks for the feedback on the tranny.
After some due dilegence, the 0-60 times came back like this
Mustang 4.6 seconds
Camaro 5.0 seconds
Challenger 5.3 seconds
Certainly not as fast as the two others but I wouldn't call it a pig

Originally Posted by ThermonMermon
man that challenger is ugly inside and out.

camaro SS interior looks like its in an entirely different league.
While the interior is somewhat bland, I think the Challenger is the best looking one hands down. Is has a look of bad A$$ to me.

Originally Posted by dom
Why a vert GT? There should be plenty of GT coupes on the market. I'd get whatever you prefer styling wise.

Tough choice. Good luck.
I haven't found anything with low enough miles, but I may look at the new hard top now.


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