Soo I test drove a 2004 Mach 1 Mustang the other day......
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Soo I test drove a 2004 Mach 1 Mustang the other day......
...and I was very shocked and disappointed. Disappointed to the point where I think I am going to go to another dealership for another test drive because I am still in shock a day later by what seemed like a total lack of performance. I was also shocked by the very poor seating position - I am only 5'4" and felt like my head of just a few inches from the ceiling - and that was just so I could see over the high hood. I was a lot closer to the steering wheel when I would ever want to be - and that was just to reach the gas and the brake peddle. The car never let its tires slip, nor did it ever shove me back in the seat, even when I really got on it. It felt heavy and very civil. It was a shocking driving experience, and left me speechless - hell I thought going from a Kia Sephia to a Mach 1 there would be a world of a difference - but I didn't feel anything.
This week I plan on test driving a Audi TT 3.2 - maybe that'll be a better experence.
Cars I plan on test driving:
- Audi TT 3.2
- Mazda RX-8
- Subaru WRX
- Chysler 300C
- Pontiac GTO
- maybe another run in a Mach 1 somewhere else
- Mike
This week I plan on test driving a Audi TT 3.2 - maybe that'll be a better experence.
Cars I plan on test driving:
- Audi TT 3.2
- Mazda RX-8
- Subaru WRX
- Chysler 300C
- Pontiac GTO
- maybe another run in a Mach 1 somewhere else
- Mike
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Why would you not drive the Cobra over the Mach 1? Why do I get this feeling you drove an auto as well, plus I think your butt dyno needs a calibration :p
Why would you not drive the Cobra over the Mach 1? Why do I get this feeling you drove an auto as well, plus I think your butt dyno needs a calibration :p
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All mustangs have terrible seating positions, ergonomics, feel, and build quality. If you were actually driving a Mach 1 then you would feel that it was fast. Machs don't come in auto, only 5-speed. Its a $30,000 car whose only selling point is that it is fast in a straight line. Either you didn't press on the gas or it was a base model or gt that you drove and not a real Mach.
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Re: Soo I test drove a 2004 Mach 1 Mustang the other day......
Originally posted by GodWhomIsMike
...
Cars I plan on test driving:
- Audi TT 3.2
- Mazda RX-8
- Subaru WRX
- Chysler 300C
- Pontiac GTO
- maybe another run in a Mach 1 somewhere else
- Mike
...
Cars I plan on test driving:
- Audi TT 3.2
- Mazda RX-8
- Subaru WRX
- Chysler 300C
- Pontiac GTO
- maybe another run in a Mach 1 somewhere else
- Mike
whoa the 300c is like in a different category isnt it?
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Originally posted by KC_Prelude
All mustangs have terrible seating positions, ergonomics, feel, and build quality. If you were actually driving a Mach 1 then you would feel that it was fast. Machs don't come in auto, only 5-speed. Its a $30,000 car whose only selling point is that it is fast in a straight line. Either you didn't press on the gas or it was a base model or gt that you drove and not a real Mach.
All mustangs have terrible seating positions, ergonomics, feel, and build quality. If you were actually driving a Mach 1 then you would feel that it was fast. Machs don't come in auto, only 5-speed. Its a $30,000 car whose only selling point is that it is fast in a straight line. Either you didn't press on the gas or it was a base model or gt that you drove and not a real Mach.
- Mike
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
Why do I get this feeling you drove an auto as well...
Why do I get this feeling you drove an auto as well...
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I think your butt dyno needs a calibration :p
I think your butt dyno needs a calibration :p
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I forgot to say that a Mach 1 breaks very very well. Revving a Mach is fun - they roar like no tomorrow. It is quick, it just didn't feel that quick (the speedo was registering some crazy speeds on the test drive).
- Mike
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Originally posted by myking76
The funny thing is the 300C is the fastest car in that bunch--they were able to get a 0-60 time best of 5.3s. Its got 345HP. Super Sleeper
The funny thing is the 300C is the fastest car in that bunch--they were able to get a 0-60 time best of 5.3s. Its got 345HP. Super Sleeper
If you buy one be sure to get the optional net that goes under the car to catch the pieces as they fall off.:D
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Originally posted by myking76
The funny thing is the 300C is the fastest car in that bunch--they were able to get a 0-60 time best of 5.3s. Its got 345HP. Super Sleeper
The funny thing is the 300C is the fastest car in that bunch--they were able to get a 0-60 time best of 5.3s. Its got 345HP. Super Sleeper
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300c is a love or hate car. With plenty of engine. I am not a fan of chrysler and have hated every driving expirence i have had in one.
Also an STI would be top choice in a list like that. Or an EVO....even though we don't have them here up north.
Also an STI would be top choice in a list like that. Or an EVO....even though we don't have them here up north.
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Well that is only if you buy the Hemi, and for that price I would rather take an M3, which is faster, can go around corners, and is much less ugly.
Well that is only if you buy the Hemi, and for that price I would rather take an M3, which is faster, can go around corners, and is much less ugly.
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You can get a used M3 for 30k, someone I work with did that. You could probably get the same lifespan out of a used M3 that you could out of a new 300C.
Also I saw an article where the as tested price was about 47k (they had options of course), so that would be around a new M3. I've heard that the dealers are really marking up the 300C over the MSRP
Also I saw an article where the as tested price was about 47k (they had options of course), so that would be around a new M3. I've heard that the dealers are really marking up the 300C over the MSRP
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I hate it when people say stuff like well you could get a used M3, or some other higher dollar german car. The maintenance costs on those things are outrageous as are the insurance costs.
You're also 10k off with the price as tested, with every option the Hemi 300C comes in at 37K not 47K and the Hemi starts out at $32,900.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
You're also 10k off with the price as tested, with every option the Hemi 300C comes in at 37K not 47K and the Hemi starts out at $32,900.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
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Originally posted by IkeWRX
I hate it when people say stuff like well you could get a used M3, or some other higher dollar german car. The maintenance costs on those things are outrageous as are the insurance costs.
You're also 10k off with the price as tested, with every option the Hemi 300C comes in at 37K not 47K and the Hemi starts out at $32,900.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
I hate it when people say stuff like well you could get a used M3, or some other higher dollar german car. The maintenance costs on those things are outrageous as are the insurance costs.
You're also 10k off with the price as tested, with every option the Hemi 300C comes in at 37K not 47K and the Hemi starts out at $32,900.
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
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I think it was a different article than the C&D, it was in our paper, so they probably mis-printed it. Anyways if you don't think that the maintenace of a Chrystler is outrageous than you haven't owned one :p. My coworker hasn't had any problems with his M3 so far and he's had it for shortly over a year.
Of course if I thought a used M3 for 30k was better than the Rx8 then I wouldn't have an Rx8 would I :p. I was just stating that I would rather have it for that price than the 300C, that is if you are looking for an unreliable car for around that price. Oh an for the love of god the 300C only pulled .77g on the skidpad. For perspective a Prius pulls .76g
Of course if I thought a used M3 for 30k was better than the Rx8 then I wouldn't have an Rx8 would I :p. I was just stating that I would rather have it for that price than the 300C, that is if you are looking for an unreliable car for around that price. Oh an for the love of god the 300C only pulled .77g on the skidpad. For perspective a Prius pulls .76g
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