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**BigRedChief** · 07:50 PM

My beloved 2005 Mustang has reached the end of its life. 144K miles its time to move on. Going to start a new job with a commute across a long bridge over water. Going to miss it.

You help me decide. Point me in the right direction. Give me the great info that puts me in the right car.......I'll send $50 to the charity of your choice.

Criteria:
I want to spend between $30k - $40K.
Automatic
Got some style
Have to be able to fit in the car comfortably
Prefer a coupe

Right now I'm thinking new Challenger, Nissan 370Z, Mustang etc. Son is telling me to look at used Mercedes, Lexus etc.

What ideas do you have?

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Update 03/11/2015
It's a done deal. I've bought and ordered a 2015 Challenger SCAT Pack Shaker. 392 Hemi 6.4L, 486 HP, 475 toruque, 4.1 second 0-60 time. Has all the same luxury "stuff" as the BMW and Lexus's.

Last years "Shaker" models sold out in 4 days. I decided if I was going retro, go all in and went with the lime green 1971 Challenger remodel. Bumblebee stripe and the Shaker hood. I deleted the stripes on the roof and the hood. Will take 6-8 weeks for delivery. Dark wheels.

I gave $50 each to the charity of their choice to Bearcat and Miles. When Simply Red shows back up, I'll get his charity the money.

The Car arrived finally......

Miles · 02-12-2015, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

oh boy - Dual Clutch too.

The real DCT, a little more power are pretty damn nice adds plus the unique looks. Also has an overboost for when you stomp on it gives you lb-ft of torque for 7 sec. Seems like former model depreciation has hit these nicely for BRC.

Big plus to me at least is I prefer driving something a little unique and the 335is is not common at all.

Simply Red · 02-12-2015, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

The real DCT, a little more power are pretty damn nice adds plus the unique looks. Also has an overboost for when you stomp on it gives you lb-ft of torque for 7 sec. Seems like former model depreciation has hit these nicely for BRC.

Big plus to me at least is I prefer driving something a little unique and the 335is is not common at all.

true.

Miles · 02-12-2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Here's a bad pic of the Challenger. They haven't even really processed the car into the lot yet.

Nice looking car. Though with those I'd think the bigger engine options would be needed to power something that heavy to actually feel like a muscle car. Trying to recall what the one just below the SRT8 was called that gives you the performance but not quite as pricy.

**BigRedChief** · 02-12-2015, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Nice looking car. Though with those I'd think the bigger engine options would be needed to power something that heavy to actually feel like a muscle car. Trying to recall what the one just below the SRT8 was called that gives you the performance but not quite as pricy.

0-60 in 6 seconds. The 335 I drove today was 4.5 seconds.

Miles · 02-12-2015, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

you tune that DCT - and then you're talking - wow - that would be a GREAT platform for a tune.

Tuned a bit from BMW already. For us mortals that is good enough and keeps the warranty working.

Miles · 02-12-2015, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

0-60 in 6 seconds. The 335 I drove today was 4.5 seconds.

Imagine you noticed 6 vs 4.5 is a pretty big difference.

**BigRedChief** · 02-12-2015, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Imagine you noticed 6 vs 4.5 is a pretty big difference.

Not even close. Just like the handling and ride.

Miles · 02-12-2015, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Not even close. Just like the handling and ride.

For me at least I have found on a daily drive basis that a great balance of sport handling/ride (basically the chassis) is what I think I may enjoy most combined with short burst from the throttle and making the worst of MPG. Where something like a 3/4 series coupe tends to shine even though it is also very quick in a straight line.

Miles · 02-12-2015, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

This one or Bearcat's?

That M4 still sounds weird. Though partially saying that to not want one yet.

**Bearcat** · 02-12-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

For me at least I have found on a daily drive basis that a great balance of sport handling/ride (basically the chassis) is what I think I may enjoy most combined with short burst from the throttle and making the worst of MPG. Where something like a 3/4 series coupe tends to shine even though it is also very quick in a straight line.

I imagine I'll spend weeks in the different drive modes figuring out if they make a difference, either on their own or in the way I drive. Based on stuff posted online, I think at worst I'll get the same ~21mpg with the 235 than I get now, but should actually see a ~3mpg improvement, which would be fantastic.

**HemiEd** · 02-12-2015, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Nice looking car. Though with those I'd think the bigger engine options would be needed to power something that heavy to actually feel like a muscle car. Trying to recall what the one just below the SRT8 was called that gives you the performance but not quite as pricy.

The 5.7 Hemi is plenty for me, just south of 400 hp and I have seen as high as 28 mpg actual

kccrow · 02-12-2015, 06:34 PM

Have you tested out a Lexus RC 350 yet?

Also, what about a Cadillac ATS with the 3.6L V6?

**lewdog** · 02-12-2015, 07:18 PM

My father-in-law is selling his 2005 Mustang GT that he has modified with after-market rims, lowered and magnaflow exhaust among other things I probably don't know about. He's done car shows in a few states with it. Always garaged and only driven in the summers up in Montana. Figured I'd drop this here since the OP had same year Stang.

A whopping 14,000 miles!!!!!!!!! She's a beauty. Looking to get around $18k out of it.

**BigRedChief** · 02-12-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

The 5.7 Hemi is plenty for me, just south of 400 hp and I have seen as high as 28 mpg actual

It's going to cost me $175 a month in insurance to get the 8 cylinder. And I'm not really that interested in going fast. Just get up on the on ramp and around big ass tractor trailers.

What do you think Hemi-Ed? I trust your opinion. In 2015, is the Challenger the best of the retro muscle cars?

**mlyonsd** · 02-12-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

It's going to cost me $175 a month in insurance to get the 8 cylinder. And I'm not really that interested in going fast. Just get up on the on ramp and around big ass tractor trailers.

What do you think Hemi-Ed? I trust your opinion. In 2015, is the Challenger the best of the retro muscle cars?

You buy an automatic Challenger and I'll always consider you a pussy.

02-06-2015, 09:04 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-791038 VARSITY	Help me buy a new car. My beloved 2005 Mustang has reached the end of its life. 144K miles its time to move on. Going to start a new job with a commute across a long bridge over water. Going to miss it. You help me decide. Point me in the right direction. Give me the great info that puts me in the right car.......I'll send $50 to the charity of your choice. Criteria: I want to spend between $30k - $40K. Automatic Got some style Have to be able to fit in the car comfortably Prefer a coupe Right now I'm thinking new Challenger, Nissan 370Z, Mustang etc. Son is telling me to look at used Mercedes, Lexus etc. What ideas do you have? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Update 03/11/2015 It's a done deal. I've bought and ordered a 2015 Challenger SCAT Pack Shaker. 392 Hemi 6.4L, 486 HP, 475 toruque, 4.1 second 0-60 time. Has all the same luxury "stuff" as the BMW and Lexus's. Last years "Shaker" models sold out in 4 days. I decided if I was going retro, go all in and went with the lime green 1971 Challenger remodel. Bumblebee stripe and the Shaker hood. I deleted the stripes on the roof and the hood. Will take 6-8 weeks for delivery. Dark wheels. I gave $50 each to the charity of their choice to Bearcat and Miles. When Simply Red shows back up, I'll get his charity the money. The Car arrived finally...... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by BigRedChief; 06-19-2015 at 07:50 PM..
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lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $-1578100	My father-in-law is selling his 2005 Mustang GT that he has modified with after-market rims, lowered and magnaflow exhaust among other things I probably don't know about. He's done car shows in a few states with it. Always garaged and only driven in the summers up in Montana. Figured I'd drop this here since the OP had same year Stang. A whopping 14,000 miles!!!!!!!!! She's a beauty. Looking to get around $18k out of it.
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