RX8inSTL

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I vote mustang then challenger then the camaro of course.

Even though there are tons of mustangs on the road there seem to be just as many camaros and they just look way too big.

8 Maniac

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Just did a little searching around and couldn't find any newer information than from late 2009 to earlier 2010. As far as I can tell, there is no confirmed information and based on the numbers above, it doesn't seem to make sense. A special, performance oriented mustang should have similar power or more. The fact that it only says "300+ hp" seems unlikely. I'd imagine at least on par with the GT.

This, on the other hand, has been confirmed and looks to be an amazing car as well. Would definitely be a bit more unique than the rest of the mustangs on the road. Depending on the timing he has to buy, this might be worth considering. If he's looking for something rather immediately, it might not be an option.

DocBeech

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There isn't going to be a ton of information on the Boss 302. Again they had one at the auto show that was here in Dallas in August and that photo doesn't even do it justice. It was actually the old 70's Boss 302 color orange not red like that photo. It was also super charged. I know they are probably still tinkering and making adjustments but the one they had out here was just beautiful.

8 Maniac

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I was saying there's not much about the mach 1 and seems that there might not even be a mach 1. The 302 has a fair amount of information actually and is supposed to be coming out in the earlier this year. The specs aren't firm yet, but it looks like they're very well on the right track (pun not intended..)

At least ford has a page for the boss: http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/2012mustangboss/

DocBeech

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I think its great. the Mach 1 might or might not be released who knows. Sometimes these projects fail, I just know ford has released rumors about it. I had heard rumors they were talking about another Mach 1 when I was checking out the Boss. They said it would just be a package deal. More of a body kit than anything else. The Boss 302 however I do know has other engine options. They just havn't finished tracking the car, and doing everything they have to do to make them sell ready.

If you go here, and then click on 302 based engines you will see all the options and the HP they perform on:

http://www.fordracingparts.com/crateengine/main.asp

8 Maniac

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Well, they've rated the engine power on the boss page, so I'd imagine it wont vary much from that. Crate engines don't really indicate much when it comes to an actual production model. It only makes sense for the boss 302 to make, at the very least, similar power/acceleration numbers as the regular GT. It definitely looks like it will top it in the handling category.

DocBeech

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I dunno, when I bought my cobra I went with the ford racing 427 add on package. It varried a lot from the original HP. It was about 650 to the wheels. That was a package that the dealer was offering for about 15,000 on top of the price of th mustang. They added a body kit, spoiler, 427 motor, 6 speed transmission, ford racing 8.8 diff, super charger, the usual interior trim pieces that had ford racing on them. They had a whole slew of options like ford racing, shelby, saleen, and roush packages. Then they had different levels, I remember one of the roush packages was 35K on top of the price of the car. There were and I am sure still are way to many options to count. I know the car was originally 320 horse power but I had a lot of money to waste the first time I came back from Iraq. Plus being young and stupid I spent it all in one place at one time. So I went with a ford racing 427 upgrade package.

I will bet they continue to offer more packages than you would want to sit down and read in a day.

dmorales

I think the challenger in black. It looks the best IMO, and is the truest to old school muscle cars.

Keep in mind, I have driven none of these cars.
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HiFlite999

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With some element of useability in mind:
The Camaro looks great from the outside, but the interior looks and feels dirt cheap. It also feels like you're viewing the world through tank slits and the headroom with sunroof is barely adequate for even me at 5'9. The 1st to 4th gizmo on the MT is downright irritating but is easy to mod out of the system.
The Mustang is probably truest to the 1970's art form, has a great optional sound system, and is the best daily driver.
The Challanger is the only one of the 3 that has a useable back seat.
All 3 are too porky, esp the Challanger, but the 'tang hides it better than the other two.

Dream20B

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Always been partial to the challenger, you don't see them everywhere.

Red Rex

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I'm a huge GM guy. So that should be all the more meaningful when I say I like the 5.0 Mustang out of those 3. I've sat in the 2010 Camaro and my buddy (owns a Camaro and is a GM guy too) drove one. We both didn't like it. Still think its cool, but I wouldn't own one myself. The SRT8 is cool but I'm young so I don't find it cool enough to drive one. My dad on the other hand (650 bhp Z06) would hands down take the SRT8. The Camaro feels very cramped on the inside. The 5.0 is decent on space (I'm 6'3'' and 180 lbs). But its very easy to drive and user friendly. IMO it also has the best interior of those 3 too. Handles great too and feels lighter than it is. The new 5.0 is basically the only Mustang I really like. The old 4.6 (and related components) suck. This new one is point, shoot, and hold on!

Tiler02

I would take the Camero, I like the looks a little better and to me the seats are a little more comfortable for a long ride. Right now though the Mustang is rated as most dependable and has a higher resale value.

TALAN7

I'd say Mustang, then Camaro, then Challenge, and I'm a Camaro fan (or more to the point a Trans Am fan). The Camaro is GMs 1st iteration and it's not ready. Too heavy, can't handle as well. More importantly, I've got to give it up to Ford. They've just improved on the Mustang so much you got to give it props, and I hate Mustangs.
The Z28, unless they make it lighter will still have most of the shortcomings of the base Caamaro. It needs to be lighter and more nimble. American muscle, go figure.
America needs more sports cars (not muscle). Ford should bring back the Probe, Chrysler, maybe the Crossfire. GMs Solstice/Sky were flops, maybe look at bringing back the Fiero as a GMC (I know GMC is trucks) but Chevy already has the Corvette and the Fiero may not fit well with Caddy or Buick.

bro5a

Camaro Z28 comes out summer 2012 and Challenger wins me over on looks but the Mustang 5.0 looks like the better performance pick. I saw a Camaro today MSRP 41,995 for this kind of money I say look at the Vettes.

Bigbacon

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anything but the challenger.... so ugly

lordagrabah

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Yeah but George Washington drives a challenger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqpJv...eature=related

alnielsen

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I like the Challenger. I've been a Chrysler fan since back in the 60's. But I would get the Mustang with a V6. 300 hp and 31 mpg is a great combination.

bro5a

George Washington Challenger ads ROCKS

warren(silver-roxy-8)

if we're talkin' 2011 mustang gt (as in the 5.0), i choose that!

georgemagana

with my little experience in drag races i would say get the 5.0 mustang. Camaros just get destoyed but every car outthere i really dont know why! Maybe the drivers i saw were just retarded or the car just isnt as fast as the mustang.

WTBRotary!

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Yes, I know... I will have to agree with you there... and id agree with the other guy who said wait for the Boss version...

DocBeech

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WTBRotary your not allowed to agree with me :P ^edit that comment and make it an argument ^ :P

bro5a

Did U pick a Muscle Car yet?

9krpmrx8

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I hate it so much that any three of these would demolish an R3. My vote would have to be the Mustang as well, there are so many models to choose from. My bud had an SS, the interior is awful in terms of look and feel. The whole retro thing is just lame IMO.

77mjd

I agree, and I thought that the ugliness was gonna end when there were rumors of Pontiac coming out with the retro bandit trans-am. We all know how that ended. I would have also considered the GTO if it had actually had any resemblance to the GTOs of old, but that was en epic fail. Pretty safe to say at this point that GM will not get one cent of my money during my lifetime. But I guess if I had to chose something now I'd go with the 'stang.