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I know I know, not even the same class of cars, but Ive been looking at buying something new for a while now and have come down to these two choices. Ive driven a Mustang for most of my driving life, 71 Mach1, 92 GT, 95 GT Conv. I love the cars, and have grown used to the cramped spaces (Im 6'2''), I actually like the ****pit interior compared to other roomier cars Ive driven. But, Im getting older, and a sedan looks like the better choice now.
Well, after a month of drooling over both cars, I went out and test drove both yesterday. I was probably 90% towards the Charger before driving either one. The Charger had plenty of power, though I never got a chance to romp it like I would have liked, the streets the salesman took me too were a little too crowded for it. I liked the interior, though it was somewhat odd to have so much space lol, I fit well in it and the ergonomics were pretty good for me. I wish it was a little more 'stately' though. I loved the trunk!! Holy heck its big. I was impressed with the driving expierence, limited as it was, Id rate it maybe a 7/10. One thing I really like about the Charger is I think there are some awesome mods that really make it stand out, wood highlighted interiors, tinted windows, wheels...a new exhaust system is going to be a must have though.
Then I test drove the Mustang. Wow. It sounded so nice from the start, the salesman started one up to check the gas and left it running while he went to get another set of keys, and it sounded...mean. Im not so sure I liked the interior, it was kind of gaudy compared to the other Mustangs Ive driven, and seemed smaller than my current '95, even though mine is a convertable. Im not a real big fan of chrome on the interior, and whatever package this 'Stang had had too much of it and felt kind of cheap. The interior was kind of "spaceshipish", it didnt seem to fit well with the retro inspired exterior design. But the driving expierence was awesome. This saleman knew a much better spot to test drive, half mile of nothing but me, out behind some school of some sort, it was great. The car really performs, and the salesguy wasnt fazed by me laying down a decent line. He knew that I was leaning towards to the Charger before hand, so Im guessing he was gonna let me do anything to try and change my mind. I have to say, Ive driven Fords forever, all mine, my dads Broncoes, his Harley pickup, my ex's 97 GT, this new Mustang is the best product they have ever put out. 5 years ago I would have driven it off the lot yesterday, but Im older now...shucks. Driving this car for me was a 10/10, at least for the short term, Im not sure how my girlfriends kids will like the lack of a backseat though.
Anybody else moved from a truer sportscar to the Charger? What do you think? Would doing some exhaust/air modding pick up the power? I'm going to have to test the Charger again and hit it a little harder than the first time. I wonder if the Charger guy will let me drive over to the Ford dealership and park it next to a Mustang for a side by side look :wink:
Well, after a month of drooling over both cars, I went out and test drove both yesterday. I was probably 90% towards the Charger before driving either one. The Charger had plenty of power, though I never got a chance to romp it like I would have liked, the streets the salesman took me too were a little too crowded for it. I liked the interior, though it was somewhat odd to have so much space lol, I fit well in it and the ergonomics were pretty good for me. I wish it was a little more 'stately' though. I loved the trunk!! Holy heck its big. I was impressed with the driving expierence, limited as it was, Id rate it maybe a 7/10. One thing I really like about the Charger is I think there are some awesome mods that really make it stand out, wood highlighted interiors, tinted windows, wheels...a new exhaust system is going to be a must have though.
Then I test drove the Mustang. Wow. It sounded so nice from the start, the salesman started one up to check the gas and left it running while he went to get another set of keys, and it sounded...mean. Im not so sure I liked the interior, it was kind of gaudy compared to the other Mustangs Ive driven, and seemed smaller than my current '95, even though mine is a convertable. Im not a real big fan of chrome on the interior, and whatever package this 'Stang had had too much of it and felt kind of cheap. The interior was kind of "spaceshipish", it didnt seem to fit well with the retro inspired exterior design. But the driving expierence was awesome. This saleman knew a much better spot to test drive, half mile of nothing but me, out behind some school of some sort, it was great. The car really performs, and the salesguy wasnt fazed by me laying down a decent line. He knew that I was leaning towards to the Charger before hand, so Im guessing he was gonna let me do anything to try and change my mind. I have to say, Ive driven Fords forever, all mine, my dads Broncoes, his Harley pickup, my ex's 97 GT, this new Mustang is the best product they have ever put out. 5 years ago I would have driven it off the lot yesterday, but Im older now...shucks. Driving this car for me was a 10/10, at least for the short term, Im not sure how my girlfriends kids will like the lack of a backseat though.
Anybody else moved from a truer sportscar to the Charger? What do you think? Would doing some exhaust/air modding pick up the power? I'm going to have to test the Charger again and hit it a little harder than the first time. I wonder if the Charger guy will let me drive over to the Ford dealership and park it next to a Mustang for a side by side look :wink: