Originally Posted by
Slowpoke
Let me start out by saying that I'm not trying to come at you with some kind of Ford > Chevy attitude, because I don't believe that for a second.
"but unless you look at something like the Cobra Jet they really dont offer much else"
What does this^ mean? They don't offer much else...are you talking about product line or aftermarket support? Product line wise, well they have the V6, GT, boss, gt500, super snake....I think they have more then enough. The mustang has always had a huge aftermarket following, and the new line up is no different. I'll spare you videos/articles showing bolt on 5.0's in the 11's, as I'm sure you don't give a damn. But come on, really?
Also, why are you comparing the GT500 to the Z06? I'd take a Z06 over just about any mustang anyday...but the two cars aren't even in the same class. Compare it to the Camaro...for the longest time, that was more then enough for the GM faithfull. What changed? The msrp on the 12 GT500 starts just shy of 49K. The 12 Z06...75K. No arguements here which is the better car obviously, but that's like saying your car is crap because the G8 GXP is soooo much better. How much would a GXP run you? About 25K more then what your car is worth? Fair to compare...I think not.
As Ford continues to push the mustangs, so chevy will continue to push the camaro. There is a line that chevy can't cross with the camaro though, and that line is the corvette. Just because the new mustangs are out performing the new camaros, both v8 and v6 versions, that doesn't mean that Ford is now aiming for the corvette. Ford doesn't really have anything to compete with the corvette lineup, and the Ford GT is more or less a novelty in comparision.
The rivalry has always been mustang vs camaro...and that's how it should stay. To have to bring the Corvette into it, shows weakness from the camaro. You guys know how that goes, remember, ya'll like to say "Ford had to use a supercharger to keep up"...oh wait...
