The Mustang might still have a retro look to it, but Ford keeps updating things. New for 2018, in Ford’s words: “refreshed front and rear-end design that delivers a leaner, meaner look and improved aerodynamics…”
What else is new for this performance icon? Lots. How about 460 horsepower for the V8 and 310 for the EcoBoost four. Or an optional …
Our tester was fairly loaded and stickered at $53k. For another $4000, would you rather have a base Cayman?
As another counter-point, the M2 starts from $54,500.
How did the car without the Magne-Ride compare to the car that had it?
Line lock closed course? Buhahahahaha!!!!!
In reply to David S. Wallens :
I’m glad to see a manufacture offer so many options/option combos!
That price is 996 GT3 territory. Just sayin'
markwemple said:That price is 996 GT3 territory. Just sayin'
15-year old German car vs. a brand new car with a warranty. Apples and oranges.
I was impressed with them when I was at Ford.
Can be had for less money. Try buying Cayman at it's base price.
I'm impressed with the power upgrades, but I might be in the minority when saying that the visual upgrades of the 2018 are not as appealing as the 2015-17 cars. While I like the vented hood, the front fascia seems to be elongated with a new "snout", and that spoiler looks like something off of a 1994 Grand Am. That said, I'm sure 5 minutes behind the wheel with 460hp under my right foot would make me look past this.
^^ Totally agree. But facelifts and new body styles come around for me after about a year.
Add E85 and a tune and it's approaching stocky VooDoo wheel hp numbers as well.
Tom_Spangler said:markwemple said:That price is 996 GT3 territory. Just sayin'
15-year old German car vs. a brand new car with a warranty. Apples and oranges.
Also I think the GT is faster around most road courses.
Tom_Spangler said:markwemple said:That price is 996 GT3 territory. Just sayin'
15-year old German car vs. a brand new car with a warranty. Apples and oranges.
85 944 - 14 SHO - 15 Expedition
Also a 996 GT3 for $50K is a beat to hell one. Nice onces are still $65-75K
Tony Sestito said:I'm impressed with the power upgrades, but I might be in the minority when saying that the visual upgrades of the 2018 are not as appealing as the 2015-17 cars. While I like the vented hood, the front fascia seems to be elongated with a new "snout", and that spoiler looks like something off of a 1994 Grand Am. That said, I'm sure 5 minutes behind the wheel with 460hp under my right foot would make me look past this.
Agreed. I thought I’d come around on the new nose eventually, but then I saw a 2017 and a 2018 parked right next to each other at the local dealership. Holy crap it looks bad in a direct comparison. I really hope there was a functional reason for this redesign, like when the Charger got a new nose for aerodynamics when the Hellcat came out.
Pete Gossett said:In reply to David S. Wallens :
I’m glad to see a manufacture offer so many options/option combos!
I know. Still, though, I'd probably go for the Bullitt. :)
wearymicrobe said:Tom_Spangler said:markwemple said:That price is 996 GT3 territory. Just sayin'
15-year old German car vs. a brand new car with a warranty. Apples and oranges.
Also I think the GT is faster around most road courses.
And make it a Level 2 Performance Pack with an E85 tune and it will be a hammer around a track.
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