My list for a new ride is short.....
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Le Mans Master
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From: Alaska
My list for a new ride is short.....
Plan is to order a new toy this coming winter for spring 27 delivery. The list is short. Contenders are listed in the order I like them:
1. Mustang GT with the premium package and 6 speed manual
2. C8 2LT
3. Toyota Supra 6 speed - not sure if one of these will even be available in 27.
4. Blackwing 6 speed
5. Honda Type R 6 speed
$20K separates the Mustang from the C8 when both are optioned as I like them. And the Blackwing is $20K on top of the C8. Not sure how much I want to spend for a car that will only be driven 6-7 months a year. Don't like the idea of having to pay to flush the transmission of the C8 every 3 years. Insurance is another factor I'll have to research.
1. Mustang GT with the premium package and 6 speed manual
2. C8 2LT
3. Toyota Supra 6 speed - not sure if one of these will even be available in 27.
4. Blackwing 6 speed
5. Honda Type R 6 speed
$20K separates the Mustang from the C8 when both are optioned as I like them. And the Blackwing is $20K on top of the C8. Not sure how much I want to spend for a car that will only be driven 6-7 months a year. Don't like the idea of having to pay to flush the transmission of the C8 every 3 years. Insurance is another factor I'll have to research.
Melting Slicks
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We have a 20 Mustang GT 5.0 vert with a 10 speed auto. We like it a lot. Had a 14 Mustang GT with a 5.0 6 speed combo. Great car but the stock shifter was junk. Replaced it with a Barton shifter. So much better. Drive the 6 speed before you buy.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: League City TX
Plan is to order a new toy this coming winter for spring 27 delivery. The list is short. Contenders are listed in the order I like them:
5. Honda Type R 6 speed
$20K separates the Mustang from the C8 when both are optioned as I like them. And the Blackwing is $20K on top of the C8. Not sure how much I want to spend for a car that will only be driven 6-7 months a year. Don't like the idea of having to pay to flush the transmission of the C8 every 3 years. Insurance is another factor I'll have to research.
5. Honda Type R 6 speed
$20K separates the Mustang from the C8 when both are optioned as I like them. And the Blackwing is $20K on top of the C8. Not sure how much I want to spend for a car that will only be driven 6-7 months a year. Don't like the idea of having to pay to flush the transmission of the C8 every 3 years. Insurance is another factor I'll have to research.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Alaska
Last night was reading the 2027 C8 will have a new engine with 535 hp and 520 tq. This might push the C8 to #1 if forum dealers are still offering nice discounts. Plus the new blue color is one I absolutely love.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: League City TX
I will hand off the Type-S in ~1.5 yrs, next on my list is a '26 eRay or GSX depending on price...if it were me, I'd pick up a leftover eRay
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Alaska
Two front runners are now:
Dark Horse Mustang 6 speed
2027 2LT coupe C8
I have no doubt the C8 is quicker. But this is about the overall driving experience.
Plenty of time to decide.
Dark Horse Mustang 6 speed
2027 2LT coupe C8
I have no doubt the C8 is quicker. But this is about the overall driving experience.
Plenty of time to decide.
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