re: A recreational car purchase: test drove a 2016 Mustang GT

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Yeah, Ford SCCA track cars were beating the shite out of BMW's so badly that BMW demanded they put a weight penalty on the Mustangs. Mustangs continued to beat them. Don't think you know how well dialed in the chassis and suspension is on the current gen Mustangs.

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Truth. Chevy and Ford deserve a lot of credit for putting cars on the market that can put up similar track times as some of the Euro cars such as the M3 or M4.

One of the biggest bang for the buck out there is the $33~k performance packaged base Mustang GT that includes the big Brembo brakes and Torsen rear diff. Take that and for a few grand add some extra suspension goodies and stickier tires. Also add headers, exhaust, CAI, and tune if you're willing to void your powertrain warranty. Now you have a 440-450ish RWHP car that handles like its on rails for under $40k.