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TLO · 02-13-2013, 11:24 PM

I like my Subaru Impreza a lot, but I really miss the rumble of a V8. I am starting to assemble a list of newer muscle cars I could potentially buy to replace my Subaru.

Question is, what should I get?

I really like the new 5.0 Mustangs. Always been a fan of Camaros, but not sure I am the biggest fan of the new styling. A Dodge Challenger or Charger would also be nice. Also on my list is an 03-04 Cobra Mustang. I could get the Cobra cheaper, and have a Mustang that actually has an independent rear suspension and a lot of power under the hood.

Any other cars I should consider? What do you all think about the cars listed above? Keep in mind I am looking to spend no more than 30k overall.

**SAUTO** · 02-16-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

I have had a few switch problems, like the passenger side window switch. It is a rubber gate blocking an LED from activating a LSR. It was assembled poorly, probably by a 4 year old Chinese kid. After taking the door panel off and taking it all apart and putting it together properly, it works great now.

We have had 3rd brake light assembly, crank sensor, sirius antenna, remote garage door opener, windshield wipers malfunction (later recalled after having to drive on a long trip in the rain with intermittent wipers, mostly off), the window switch, and tailgate switch killing the battery. That was really a pain in the ass, like the crank trigger (I had to find that on my own since it was so intermittent)

Most people would have already driven this thing through a showroom floor, but ours is actually a pretty good car now, especially after the recent software update.

Yeah that wiper problem is the one where I said multifunction switch. Lol.

And those crank sensor issues are tough sometimes
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ChiefRon · 02-16-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Barret

I ask because what you might be interested in would be a 2012+ Mustang Boss 302. You can track it and have fun there but also go around town. You get a very good suspension setup along with the Brembo Brakes. Comes with the Coyote 5.0 engine that is tweaked a bit. Extremely fun in HPDE tracks or even carving some cones.

I've got a 2013 Boss. It's definitely the most fun I've ever had driving.

Dayze · 02-16-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRon

I've got a 2013 Boss. It's definitely the most fun I've ever had driving.

Damn. He'll, I miss you. I miss your musk.

Bad ass car.

TLO · 03-10-2013, 12:48 PM

I test drove an 04 Cobra today... and I'm left speechless. Car has some mods. The guy had the dyno sheet and it was rated at 485hp at the wheels. It completely blew me away. If I am able to sell my Impreza soon I am buying it. 55k miles on it. He said he would take 13k for it. Hope to get some pics up soon.

Exoter175 · 03-10-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Smoke

I test drove an 04 Cobra today... and I'm left speechless. Car has some mods. The guy had the dyno sheet and it was rated at 485hp at the wheels. It completely blew me away. If I am able to sell my Impreza soon I am buying it. 55k miles on it. He said he would take 13k for it. Hope to get some pics up soon.

Was his name Kyle by chance?

TEX · 03-10-2013, 04:35 PM

If pure muscle is what you want, go with a Mustang. They take to mods very well. I've got a couple. My Shelby is street legal with 710 hp to the wheels. Its a kick to drive! The acceleration is brutal! Can blaze down the 1/4 in the high 10's -low 11's (Depending on the hook) and then on a road trip in total comfort without any worries or lifting a wrench.

TEX · 03-10-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Smoke

I test drove an 04 Cobra today... and I'm left speechless. Car has some mods. The guy had the dyno sheet and it was rated at 485hp at the wheels. It completely blew me away. If I am able to sell my Impreza soon I am buying it. 55k miles on it. He said he would take 13k for it. Hope to get some pics up soon.

Very good choice. The Terminators are special. SVT built them right!

Hammock Parties · 03-07-2014, 02:49 AM

lol at this kid's troll car. WATCH THIS.

**Perineum Ripper** · 03-07-2014, 03:45 AM

If you aren't only interested in cars you can look into the old Chevy C10 pickups..you can find restored ones with 383, 454, 396..all for around 30k..also you can get the Dodge SRT10 pickups for 30k with low miles..the Chevy Impala SS comes with the 5.3 Vortec which is a very good motor that lasts forever and is easy to modify..if you really want to get something that makes power gets good gas mileage find an older diesel pickup that is in good shape and slowly modify the motor and put a tune on it and you will have a mean sum bitch

my cousin and I are working on his 2000 Chevy 2500 Duramax..he bought it for 12k..we have rebuilt the motor, and trans..added a cold air intake, had it tuned, injectors, fuel pump along with a lot of other things..he gets around 25 mpg and is making 750hp and around 800 lb ft at last dyno..he has around 25k in it so far I think

Tombstone RJ · 03-07-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

lol at this kid's troll car. WATCH THIS.

lol, love the idea of dropping a small block into a gen 1 rx7.

Simply Red · 03-07-2014, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Warpaint69

2010 Hennessey V700
700+ HP Cadillac CTS-V pulls 0.99 g's at launch
11.07 @ 128 mph in the 1/4 mile

Pretty cool video on youtube of this car and onstar calls to see if everything is ok.

Is he proving these stats anywhere - I have a hard time buying that trap speed stat.

WilliamTheIrish · 03-07-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tooge

If I was gonna pony up 30K for a muscle car, I'd pony it up for one that was actually made in that era. You can find a nicely restored 67 stang for that and have the real thing. there is no better feeling than cruising by a guy in his new "classic" car while you are in your real classic.

Same here. I am going to find a Dodge Coronet one day .... I remember my pops bringing home new Dodge/Chrysler autos as a kid.

scho63 · 03-07-2014, 08:16 PM

I came up behind a brand new red 2014 Corvette on the Dulles Toll Road this afternoon and it was gorgeous! The view from the rear was unlike any Vette before and had dramatic lines and slopes across the body. I speed up to pass and the whole car from back to front was simply beautiful.

If I had the money for a second expensive car, I would buy one.

Brock · 03-07-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tooge

If I was gonna pony up 30K for a muscle car, I'd pony it up for one that was actually made in that era. You can find a nicely restored 67 stang for that and have the real thing. there is no better feeling than cruising by a guy in his new "classic" car while you are in your real classic.

Ford's new 4 cylinder stang will blow their doors off with the ac on full blast.

**BigRedChief** · 03-07-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRon

I've got a 2013 Boss. It's definitely the most fun I've ever had driving.

Nice!

02-13-2013, 11:24 PM
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $-2540000	Thinking about buying a newer muscle car I like my Subaru Impreza a lot, but I really miss the rumble of a V8. I am starting to assemble a list of newer muscle cars I could potentially buy to replace my Subaru. Question is, what should I get? I really like the new 5.0 Mustangs. Always been a fan of Camaros, but not sure I am the biggest fan of the new styling. A Dodge Challenger or Charger would also be nice. Also on my list is an 03-04 Cobra Mustang. I could get the Cobra cheaper, and have a Mustang that actually has an independent rear suspension and a lot of power under the hood. Any other cars I should consider? What do you all think about the cars listed above? Keep in mind I am looking to spend no more than 30k overall.
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03-10-2013, 12:48 PM	#139
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $-2540000	I test drove an 04 Cobra today... and I'm left speechless. Car has some mods. The guy had the dyno sheet and it was rated at 485hp at the wheels. It completely blew me away. If I am able to sell my Impreza soon I am buying it. 55k miles on it. He said he would take 13k for it. Hope to get some pics up soon.
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03-10-2013, 04:35 PM	#141
TEX Out Gunning CP's Fandom Police Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Galveston, TX Casino cash: $-1396873	If pure muscle is what you want, go with a Mustang. They take to mods very well. I've got a couple. My Shelby is street legal with 710 hp to the wheels. Its a kick to drive! The acceleration is brutal! Can blaze down the 1/4 in the high 10's -low 11's (Depending on the hook) and then on a road trip in total comfort without any worries or lifting a wrench. __________________ "Do we have time to run WASP?" Last edited by TEX; 03-10-2013 at 06:23 PM..
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03-07-2014, 02:49 AM	#143
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $850478	lol at this kid's troll car. WATCH THIS.
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03-07-2014, 03:45 AM	#144
Perineum Ripper Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $-1050458	If you aren't only interested in cars you can look into the old Chevy C10 pickups..you can find restored ones with 383, 454, 396..all for around 30k..also you can get the Dodge SRT10 pickups for 30k with low miles..the Chevy Impala SS comes with the 5.3 Vortec which is a very good motor that lasts forever and is easy to modify..if you really want to get something that makes power gets good gas mileage find an older diesel pickup that is in good shape and slowly modify the motor and put a tune on it and you will have a mean sum bitch my cousin and I are working on his 2000 Chevy 2500 Duramax..he bought it for 12k..we have rebuilt the motor, and trans..added a cold air intake, had it tuned, injectors, fuel pump along with a lot of other things..he gets around 25 mpg and is making 750hp and around 800 lb ft at last dyno..he has around 25k in it so far I think
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03-07-2014, 08:16 PM	#148
scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $-890000	I came up behind a brand new red 2014 Corvette on the Dulles Toll Road this afternoon and it was gorgeous! The view from the rear was unlike any Vette before and had dramatic lines and slopes across the body. I speed up to pass and the whole car from back to front was simply beautiful. If I had the money for a second expensive car, I would buy one. __________________ *"The only difference between sex for free and sex for money is that sex for free costs you a WHOLE LOT more!"* ~Redd Foxx~ ~~2018 2019 2020 20212022 2023~~ 2024 Adopt a Chief - Clark Hunt and Brett Veach "The men who drafted Patrick Mahomes"
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