Traded 335xi for new 5.0

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themagicacre

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I just traded my BMW 335xi for a Kona blue 5.0 mustang; the only option I have is the 3.73 gearing. I feel that I need to give Ford kudos for perhaps building one the most refined and fun mustangs I have ever driven; even with the base options I am surprisingly very comfortable. I came from a fully loaded 335xi and I have absolutely no regrets. The 5.0 handling is on par with that of a BMW and the smoothness of the engine is amazing; even the interior has an upscale feel to it.

I also have a 2004 Cobra and the differences are huge, it is amazing how far Ford has come in seven years (don't get me wrong I still love my Cobra it is just a completely different driving experience).

I just felt that I owe it to Ford to write this small piece; and a fun note Motortrend did a comparison between a Mustang GT and a BMW M3...the mustang lost only by a fraction and it is debatable whether Motortrend made the correct decision...check the article out see what you think (I think some politics were involved, but the fact that the test was even close is an amazing complement to the GT).
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests...stang_gt_vs_2011_bmw_m3_comparison/index.html
 
cobra20sc

cobra20sc

Well-Known Member
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Thanks for the comments. I think BMW 3 series has been one of the benchmarks for refinement and handling so its nice to see this kind of comparison. As you drive the new 5.0, if you notice any other comparative (purely subjective obviously) between your former bimmer, it would be nice to hear.

Regarding the comparison to the M3, i think its a far cry to say the M3 won. If shock control was the only complaint, then you can buy a lot of shock control for the $30K difference in price.

-Chris
 
TBapp3

TBapp3

Northern NY Regional Coordinator
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cobra20sc said:
Thanks for the comments. I think BMW 3 series has been one of the benchmarks for refinement and handling so its nice to see this kind of comparison. As you drive the new 5.0, if you notice any other comparative (purely subjective obviously) between your former bimmer, it would be nice to hear.

Regarding the comparison to the M3, i think its a far cry to say the M3 won. If shock control was the only complaint, then you can buy a lot of shock control for the $30K difference in price.
-Chris
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Agreed 110%!!!:awesomework:
 
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MikeStang

Active Member
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cobra20sc said:
Thanks for the comments. I think BMW 3 series has been one of the benchmarks for refinement and handling so its nice to see this kind of comparison. As you drive the new 5.0, if you notice any other comparative (purely subjective obviously) between your former bimmer, it would be nice to hear.

Regarding the comparison to the M3, i think its a far cry to say the M3 won. If shock control was the only complaint, then you can buy a lot of shock control for the $30K difference in price.

-Chris
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I am with you on this 100%
 
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ponywars

New Member
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I traded my 07 335i coupe for my 2012 GT premium,6mt,401a,373,group 5 app pack,Brembo,Race Red.Like it much better.havnt had a muscle car since my 01 Camaro SS.Missed it!!
 
RusWolf

RusWolf

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i'm surprised that after fully loaded 335, interior of the base mustang feels upscale to you.
It's for sure better than any previous mustang but i personally don't think it's as good as loaded 335.
The only interior i think looks somewhat upscale is with the factory navigation.

Good luck with the car !
 
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