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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Geez. I'm sure you guys will in line to get this awesome car then. Maybe they will have a solid rear axle too, they already have the engine ahead of the front wheels.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bascho
Yeah, what business sense is there in wanting to target an iconic muscle car that's been around for 40+ years which continues to outsell all it's competitors year after year? Maybe they should target a car that sells 1 for every 20 Mustangs sold instead, like the RX8
Have you ever actually been inside a mustang? But I guess if sales figures matter more to you, then yeah. zzzzzzzzzzz
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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Have you ever actually been inside a mustang? But I guess if sales figures matter more to you, then yeah. zzzzzzzzzzz
No, never. Of the last 5 Mustangs I've owned (including the 2006 GT I just sold two weeks ago to get my MS3) I've never been inside any of them

Not sure what you're getting at about the "being inside of one" comment. The Mustang sacrificed some higher quality interior materials and the high cost IRS to be able to provide a V8 RWD car capable of sub 5 sec 0-60 and mid 13's in the 1/4 for about $25K. Show me a new car competitor at the $25K mark that offers the same performance.

Just because you aren't into straight line performance doesn't mean that others aren't either. And before you say anything about rednecks or mullet jockeys, remember the Mustang out sells the RX8 50 to 1.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Well duh, the mullet jockeys outnumber the RX-8 demographic by 50-1.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/14/l...at-5-30-pm-es/

I think it looks really good, I would consider it if im shopping for a car when this comes out

5:38 PM: Engines will be a turbo four-cylinder and the 3.8L V6 from the Genesis sedan with over 300 HP. Brembo brakes and an LSD will be offered.

5:42 PM: Hyundai reportedly used the BMW E46 M3 as a benchmark!



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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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everything was looking good until i scrolled down to see that fake side vent just before the rear wheel.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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I'm sure that "Tuner" stuff will not make production. Its a good looking car, has good power and will be priced very competitively. This will go head to head with the RX8, Mustang and Z.

I look forward to the reviews.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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i'm calling this now, hyundia is going to sell a TON of these
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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Reminds me of the GTO; understated (bland), but good looking none-the-less.
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