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Old 01-16-2015, 07:01 AM
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^the '15 mustang, fool. cant you see the resemblance?
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Old 01-16-2015, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
^the '15 mustang, fool. cant you see the resemblance?
Most of us can't.
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What's funny is when you type 2015 Mustang vs, "Honda Accord" pops up first.
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Originally Posted by Doom878
What's funny is when you type 2015 Mustang vs, "Honda Accord" pops up first.








If you search in this thread, you can see the genesis of the Honda Mustang/Ford Accord doctrine.
Old 01-16-2015, 11:27 AM
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Accord 5.0 is where it's at
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Accord 5.0 is where it's at
With the track pack...
Old 01-16-2015, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Accord 5.0 is where it's at
Accord Ecoboost is no slouch either.
Old 01-16-2015, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
With the track pack...
Is it though? I'm skeptical as to if it's actually worth it unless you're going to track the car. The stock GT comes with a LSD anyway. Also, I hate the perf. package wheels they're ugly.

Originally Posted by Yumcha
Accord Ecoboost is no slouch either.
doesn't have dat rumble doe.


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Old 01-16-2015, 02:20 PM
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What if I get an Accord and throw a 5.0 badge on it with an Acura badge.
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Originally Posted by Doom878
What if I get an Accord and throw a 5.0 badge on it with an Acura badge.
So, it becomes a Lincoln 5.0CL Type S. Duh.
Old 01-16-2015, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
What if I get an Accord and throw a 5.0 badge on it with an Acura badge.
Then you will be like the guy with the ///M badges on his Pilot
Old 01-16-2015, 03:53 PM
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Honestly, MRT is not all that good IMO. They do weird shit with their exhausts that are not best practice.

The Ford Racing EB exhaust sounds better than the MRT. It's got Borla cans on it IIRC.

I'm waiting to see who else puts out exhausts before I decide to do anything.
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How about Magnaflow?

For some reason when i think about exhaust on American cars, Magnaflow is always the first brand that pop up in my head.
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
How about Magnaflow?

For some reason when i think about exhaust on American cars, Magnaflow is always the first brand that pop up in my head.
They'd be one I'd wait for ... I'm also curious if some of the Euros like Milltek decide to build one. I'm in no rush and if the bulk of the Mustang sales in Europe turn out to be EBs, and there are enough of them, then I could see them getting in the game.
Old 01-16-2015, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Honestly, MRT is not all that good IMO. They do weird shit with their exhausts that are not best practice.

The Ford Racing EB exhaust sounds better than the MRT. It's got Borla cans on it IIRC.

I'm waiting to see who else puts out exhausts before I decide to do anything.
I agree but you still get the 4 banger sound and if I buy the Mustang, it would have to be the V8. The EB version is awesome in that it's lighter and more precise but to me a Mustang is more of a bludgeoning weapon rather than a precise one.

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How about Magnaflow?

For some reason when i think about exhaust on American cars, Magnaflow is always the first brand that pop up in my head.
meh, that's more at home on classic cars. Borla seems to be the best one at this point.
Old 01-16-2015, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
I agree but you still get the 4 banger sound and if I buy the Mustang, it would have to be the V8. The EB version is awesome in that it's lighter and more precise but to me a Mustang is more of a bludgeoning weapon rather than a precise one.
It's $6-7,000 more for the GT. Almost entirely just for the engine. If that's worthwhile money, then definitely get it because the EB is not the same. But it's a LOT of money.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
It's $6-7,000 more for the GT. Almost entirely just for the engine. If that's worthwhile money, then definitely get it because the EB is not the same. But it's a LOT of money.
Yep, I know. Worth it to me though. I'll likely be placing an order for a 2015 GT premium in early April so I can have it by the time summer finally gets here in mid May-ish. Only thing that'll foil those plans is Ford announcing the RS is coming to the US this year.

EB will make a great track car but the GT is a great...well...GT car which is what I want though it can go on the track if you want.
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Don't forget to get the upgraded interior. Well worth the $400.
Old 01-17-2015, 05:23 PM
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I've never been a Ford guy, but the Raptor, new EcoBoost/GT stang, fusion, GT350, GT, Focus ST & RS, and their SUVs are all pretty damn good in their segments. Their one of my favorite brands today.
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Sprint Cup car engine......





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The more shocking thing is that LFA is supposed to be a drift car (!)
Old 01-21-2015, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by VR1
I've never been a Ford guy, but the Raptor, new EcoBoost/GT stang, fusion, GT350, GT, Focus ST & RS, and their SUVs are all pretty damn good in their segments. Their one of my favorite brands today.
Take note Acura..
Old 01-21-2015, 04:02 PM
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Sad they pulled the screaming V10 out....

Maybe it'll fit in my 2G TL....
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Take note Acura..
They did!


You are to use your imagination on the NSX. I'm imagining 3240923414HP with a 0-60 in -45 seconds.
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Old 01-22-2015, 08:25 AM
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Focus RS in two weeks!

I'm excite.
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Focus RS in two weeks!

I'm excite.
I hope the video was of a mule. That car looks too much like the ST.
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I'm sure it was, looks like the mules that have been out and about for the past year. I doubt the full production version will be ready until late summer. All we'll see in a couple weeks will likely be a production mock-up.
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AMG GT will start at $130k.

Anyone need a liver?
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Eclass Maybach? WTF is going on
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Originally Posted by charliemike
AMG GT will start at $130k.

Anyone need a liver?
This car is so hawt, it cooks eggs on contact...

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Watched Harris review it at Laguna; sounds like sex.
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Eclass Maybach? WTF is going on
Serious?

Well, since AMG & Maybach are being considered sub-brands now, I guess it's not illogical.

Maybach being just a step above the top trim for the model. I seem to recall something about this being mentioned about the GL (soon to be GLS) getting a Maybach trim.

IMO, it should be S-Class only. But if enough people will buy it
As long as we don't end up with an E-Class grand coupe, coupe, SUV, sedan, rocketship, USS Enterprise.....
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Eclass Maybach? WTF is going on
If you look at the price structure, it actually makes sense for them to do this. The highest non-AMG E Class starts at ~$63k or so while the lowest S class starts at $95k. If you tack on the Maybach package for the same price premium that it adds to the S600 ($20k ish) then the E Maybach would be just below the starting price of the S Class so it would actually nicely fill that niche between the two cars.

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Serious?

Well, since AMG & Maybach are being considered sub-brands now, I guess it's not illogical.

Maybach being just a step above the top trim for the model. I seem to recall something about this being mentioned about the GL (soon to be GLS) getting a Maybach trim.

IMO, it should be S-Class only. But if enough people will buy it
As long as we don't end up with an E-Class grand coupe, coupe, SUV, sedan, rocketship, USS Enterprise.....
See above. I'd be shocked if they didn't bring a GL Maybach to market. That's just money sitting on the table for them to pick up. Think of how many rappers would spring for the GL Maybach over an Escalade.
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wait wait what???? I step away from AZ for a second and the shit hits the fan!!!!!!
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I understand the E clas price difference. But between the E and S there is the CLS.

I guess next we will be seeing Maybach C class, all the Armos be driving in LA.
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I understand the E clas price difference. But between the E and S there is the CLS.

I guess next we will be seeing Maybach C class, all the Armos be driving in LA.
CLS isn't a 5 seat sedan. It's marketed at a different demographic that wants more sport than a floaty comfy ride.
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I am not arguing with you. I see your point. Just saying that putting Maybach every where (to me) is a dilution of the product....
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I am not arguing with you. I see your point. Just saying that putting Maybach every where (to me) is a dilution of the product....
Mercedes gave up on Maybach being a separate marque. So the don't see it as being diluted to make it the hyper S-Class trim I guess.
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To me being a hyper S class trim makes sense. Kinda like the new Pullman.

BUt to put Maybach on E then C and everywhere in between is diff than just keeping it S class exclusive


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