New Car Mustang GT, Camaro, or older Shelby
04-29-2010, 08:30 AM
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It's actually easy to get a child in/out of a car seat in a 2-door convertible, if you can drop the roof 
We did it with our 328Ci for a couple of weeks.
I can dig on wanting to keep the drop top experience but in a package that all three of us could take out.
We did it with our 328Ci for a couple of weeks.I can dig on wanting to keep the drop top experience but in a package that all three of us could take out.
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04-29-2010, 08:59 AM
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I have owned 4 Mustangs and 3 S2000s. Now that I have kids I am in the same boat. I have already researched this.
My last mustang was 03 Cobra. Now this car was fast but interior sucked, handling sucked, ford crap, but fast as hell in a straight line if no wheel hop. I like the 07-10 GT500s but to heavy, you will notice the difference coming from a s2000. Plus if I get a GT500 it would be a 2011 since the interior is much better plus 100 lbs less in the nose.
Plus if you shop around, you can find 07 GT500s for low 30s. I found one for $32k with 4k miles.
At my age, I need a luxury car that is fast and less than 40k. I have decided on a 2006 M5 built after May 2006 because of SMG and Vanos issues. This is the best of both worlds including luxury. Still waiting on right color combo.
Plus my wife thinks I am to old for the S2000 and thinks its a kids car. lol
My last mustang was 03 Cobra. Now this car was fast but interior sucked, handling sucked, ford crap, but fast as hell in a straight line if no wheel hop. I like the 07-10 GT500s but to heavy, you will notice the difference coming from a s2000. Plus if I get a GT500 it would be a 2011 since the interior is much better plus 100 lbs less in the nose.
Plus if you shop around, you can find 07 GT500s for low 30s. I found one for $32k with 4k miles.
At my age, I need a luxury car that is fast and less than 40k. I have decided on a 2006 M5 built after May 2006 because of SMG and Vanos issues. This is the best of both worlds including luxury. Still waiting on right color combo.
Plus my wife thinks I am to old for the S2000 and thinks its a kids car. lol
04-29-2010, 09:07 AM
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The Convertible Camaro is due out March 2011. I drove a v6 and it felt very underpowered. I'm sure the v8 is much better. Too bad there will be no z28 version though.
04-29-2010, 09:16 AM
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I second a Pontiac GT or GXP. 4 doors will be very helpful and you'll still get decent handling and V8 power in a nice overall package.
04-29-2010, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by My R2,Apr 29 2010, 08:18 AM
Get a used cts-v...for V8 power...
Car seats are gonna be a pain to get in and the passenger or driver depending on which the kid seats behind is gonna hate life....
But hey, from the list you have here I would go with the shelby....GL
Car seats are gonna be a pain to get in and the passenger or driver depending on which the kid seats behind is gonna hate life....
But hey, from the list you have here I would go with the shelby....GL
04-29-2010, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by pbm317,Apr 29 2010, 12:16 PM
I'd definitely wait for the 2011 Mustangs if they're in any sort of consideration.
04-29-2010, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnsS2000,Apr 29 2010, 01:03 PM
NOt a good idea, my freind has his 2nd one. GM(acually the dealer) bought back one from him already due to the car being in the shop more than in his possesion. The 2nd one has only been in the shop 2 times in the last 6 weeks since getting the replacement. The CTS-V is badass but not reliable
Well the Pontiac, if you can find a decent one -though it shouldn't be too hard- is still a viable option!
04-29-2010, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnsS2000,Apr 29 2010, 10:03 AM
NOt a good idea, my freind has his 2nd one. GM(acually the dealer) bought back one from him already due to the car being in the shop more than in his possesion. The 2nd one has only been in the shop 2 times in the last 6 weeks since getting the replacement. The CTS-V is badass but not reliable