Open Road

It's no secret that I'm a closet Mustang fan. Never owned one but every time I hear one with a performance exhaust I begin to question my Porsche allegiance (just kidding!) .

I just watched Jason Camissa's review and comparison of the 2024 Mustang against the BMW M4.

Interesting viewpoint and plenty of ear candy to listen to on this one. So turn up those speakers!

I am with you as a closet Mustang enthusiast. I love the Mach 1 and the GT350 of the last generation.

Similar to the 991 vs. 992 discussion, I prefer the 991 because of the analog gauges in the dash.
I absolutely hate the TV screen that has become the modern dashboard.....thanks Mercedes and Tesla.

First time I was arrested was in a 1967 Mustang.

P.S. Faster than a patrol car.

P.P.S. Not faster than a radio

JustBud wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:18 pm I am with you as a closet Mustang enthusiast. I love the Mach 1 and the GT350 of the last generation.

Similar to the 991 vs. 992 discussion, I prefer the 991 because of the analog gauges in the dash.
I absolutely hate the TV screen that has become the modern dashboard.....thanks Mercedes and Tesla.

991..? how about a 964 or 993....those are some nice analog gauges! 993 has my favorite dash, as long as it's a 95 with no CEL's popping up...

My favorite is the 991, next for me is the 911 SC or Carrera from '83 to '88, after that you have to go back to the 356 or Gmund coupes....

And back to your point Jefe......the sound of the Mustang ALWAYS turns my head.

Agreed, they have such a nice "rasp" to them....one of the few cars these days I can identify without a visual.

Speaking of turning heads.....

I remember chuckling the first time I heard it said that Ford wanted to make the Mustang into an M3 competitor, but I ain't laughing any more.

tooloud10 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:01 pm I remember chuckling the first time I heard it said that Ford wanted to make the Mustang into an M3 competitor, but I ain't laughing any more.

Now is the issue that BMW lost their way with the latest M cars or is it that Ford really improved the Mustang that much more?

fpena944 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:12 pm

tooloud10 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:01 pm I remember chuckling the first time I heard it said that Ford wanted to make the Mustang into an M3 competitor, but I ain't laughing any more.

Now is the issue that BMW lost their way with the latest M cars or is it that Ford really improved the Mustang that much more?

Yes!

fpena944 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 30, 2023 7:32 pm It's no secret that I'm a closet Mustang fan. Never owned one but every time I hear one with a performance exhaust I begin to question my Porsche allegiance (just kidding!) .

....

As am I - I have had a half dozen of these cars, and they are a blast to drive, especially at the track and that live rear axle. My current one (07Shelby GT500, at Pitt Race):

Can't believe they have made an SUV out of it

911Königin wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 9:15 pm Can't believe they have made an SUV out of it

You just had to be a kill-joy here, eh? lol

That SUV is as much a Mustang as I am a shapeshifting ghoul.

sh944 wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2024 9:49 am

911Königin wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 9:15 pm Can't believe they have made an SUV out of it

You just had to be a kill-joy here, eh? lol

That SUV is as much a Mustang as I am a shapeshifting ghoul.

Wait until Chevy comes out with the Corvette SUV aimed right at the Cayenne!

The Chevrolet Boltette? lol

Does it still have the same sh*tty interior as my old work van? I could never get past a GT350 with the same crap interior parts as an E350 work van.

The dark horse really is an exceptional car. The interior is quite nice, with decent fit and finishes. It isn't like a $150K + Porsche, not priced like one, but the performance is about the same.

linderpat wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2024 6:26 pm The dark horse really is an exceptional car. The interior is quite nice, with decent fit and finishes. It isn't like a $150K + Porsche, not priced like one, but the performance is about the same.

Anyone been behind the wheel or even take a ride in one yet? Curious if it does match expectations.

Here's the answer (or at least a defense) to all those Mustang jokes...... Looks like the pony car finally ponied up.
Mustangs have always had a great exhaust note and this monster just proves that.

Wow, 186mph!

ny991 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 10:49 amWow, 186mph!

I did that on public roads in my modded 2013 Audi S5 DD… and not just once. And have the GPS log to prove it ;)

My BIL took me for a ride in his 2022 Roush mustang, it’s modified dialed back to 950 rwhp. Still too much power for the tranny so now he has to address that, it goes into limp home mode, if he shuts the car off and waits a short while it’s good to go again. He went with drag radials as Pilot sports shred too easily. Straight line acceleration is mind numbing, no idea how it handles.

Rick Carter wrote: ↑Wed Sep 03, 2025 4:03 pm My BIL took me for a ride in his 2022 Roush mustang, it’s modified dialed back to 950 rwhp. Still too much power for the tranny so now he has to address that, it goes into limp home mode, if he shuts the car off and waits a short while it’s good to go again. He went with drag radials as Pilot sports shred too easily. Straight line acceleration is mind numbing, no idea how it handles.

Does the Rousch have an independent rear suspension? I wasn't sure if they kept the old version on this one.

IIRC live rear axle