General Car, Inferior or Superior Interior, & Eternal Mullet Barge Discussion Thread

[maxtdi]

http://www.auto.com/cars/Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT500-2013-1ZVBP8JZ9D5282886

My buddy who traded an S5 (v8) for an e90 m3, for a 997 911 S, for a Roush RS3 Mustang, for a Grand sport.. is now thinking about getting that.....

Dafuq? Ballerplac

You rang?

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...&mmt=[CAD[ATS[]][]]&listingId=370171098&Log=0


Yes, they can make some silly power.

That cueless interior sure is ugly

 

[PetrolHead]

Oh I agree, its quite a deal at $25k. But dat depreciation! I wonder how low they'll go, really. My GTI for example seems to have no bottom out point. Used MKV GTI's go for anywhere from $11k to $7k.

Luxury cars usually have a very steep depreciation curve in the first year, and flattens out quickly after. I bet these base cars will settle in the mid to low 20's for the next few years. 3-Series aren't a whole lot better if you look at them. Find a base 13 328i stick with zero options (if you can).

That cueless interior sure is ugly

Yea, I really don't care for the base radio. There's also universal hate for it on the forums, so it could be tough to live with.

Still....

RWD, 270 HP, 2.0T, Brembo brakes, LSD, 6MT, <$25k.

Unbeatable performance car.

 

[maxtdi]

If you don't have a nice interior in a cadillac you might as well get a 5.0 mustang and run circles around it every day. Sorry I see 0 appeal in that car.

 

[PetrolHead]

If you don't have a nice interior in a cadillac you might as well get a 5.0 mustang and run circles around it every day. Sorry I see 0 appeal in that car.

The rest of the interior is the same. It's just the center stack. Throwing out the car because the center stack is ugly is like throwing it out because the gauge cluster plastic looks cheap...oh wait...

Also, this is 300 lbs lighter than a 5.0, with two extra doors (versatility) and significantly better handling. Different strokes.

 

[johnny_p]

Luxury cars usually have a very steep depreciation curve in the first year, and flattens out quickly after. I bet these base cars will settle in the mid to low 20's for the next few years. 3-Series aren't a whole lot better if you look at them. Find a base 13 328i stick with zero options (if you can).

The manual transmission is probably responsible for half of that car's depreciation. The market for stick shift luxury turbo-4 sedans is pretty small. In this market segment, even I would prefer an automatic.

I personally wouldn't get an ATS. The microwave buttons would drive me mad. Too bad, they're cool cars otherwise. And they look great.

 

[johnny_p]

Also, this is 300 lbs lighter than a 5.0, with two extra doors (versatility) and significantly better handling. Different strokes.

Yeah. My friend's 2011 GT felt unnecessarily boaty in the turns. Capable or not, it didn't inspire a whole lot of confidence. And the braking nose dive is ridiculous.

 

[PetrolHead]

The manual transmission is probably responsible for half of that car's depreciation. The market for stick shift luxury turbo-4 sedans is pretty small. In this market segment, even I would prefer an automatic.

I personally wouldn't get an ATS. The microwave buttons would drive me mad. Too bad, they're cool cars otherwise. And they look great.

You'd prefer an auto in a 3-series? Interesting.

I don't think the capacitive buttons deserve all the hate they get. I've never had a problem in my car.

 

[maxtdi]

The rest of the interior is the same. It's just the center stack. Throwing out the car because the center stack is ugly is like throwing it out because the gauge cluster plastic looks cheap...oh wait...

Also, this is 300 lbs lighter than a 5.0, with two extra doors (versatility) and significantly better handling. Different strokes.

While it is lighter it lacks over 140hp compared to the mustang. That particular caddy is cheap for a reason. Not only does it have a shitty center stack it also lacks a nice stereo, and a manual.

Makes little sense hence the depreciation. If you wanted to go fast... you get something else, if you wanted to get a badge you get a cheaper 2.5 model or different car altogether.

 

[PetrolHead]

While it is lighter it lacks over 140hp compared to the mustang. That particular caddy is cheap for a reason. Not only does it have a shitty center stack it also lacks a nice stereo, and a manual.

Makes little sense hence the depreciation. If you wanted to go fast... you get something else, if you wanted to get a badge you get a cheaper 2.5 model or different car altogether.

Some people (maybe just myself) put a lot of value in the way a car drives. :iono:

 

[johnny_p]

You'd prefer an auto in a 3-series? Interesting.

I don't think the capacitive buttons deserve all the hate they get. I've never had a problem in my car.

Yeah. I'd prefer an auto in just about anything at this point. Living in the world of stop signs every 100 feet will do that, unfortunately. I like manuals for driving fun, but you can't have any fun driving in this city.

 

[maxtdi]

Some people (maybe just myself) put a lot of value in the way a car drives. :iono:

Sure but that isn't the only thing clearly...

 

[Merkle]

Oh?

https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motor...-can-switch-off-with-your-knee-134054747.html

 

[Merkle]

Dear Petrolhead,
Ford
That is all.

 

[johnny_p]

... I can hear the jimmies rustling....

 

[Desert MVIGTI]

You rang?

Chris, did you get an ATS? How do you like it?

Dafuq? Ballerplac

I thought that exact same thing. How much has this guy lost in car trades in the last 3 years?

significantly better handling.

Srs? They made the Boss 302 with suspension tweaks on the GT.

Why don't you just admit your year end bonus is tied to pumping up the ATS on the forums.