Ben G
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Is the new m3 less than 40k?
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3CorsaMeal
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Its the problem these days, people want a mustang but they don't want a V8, i say fcuk off and buy something else, its like wanting a wife without a vagina.
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Ben G
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The v8 has around 120bhp more than the 2.3 ecoboost.
A lower capacity v8 would most likely have the same (or less) bhp than the ecoboost, aswell as less torque.
Great for pub chat with your mates, not so great elsewhere.
Doesn't make sense in this day and age.
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Jambo
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quote: Originally posted by taylorboosh
Are they? The last m3 was a v8 not a straight 6
And the new one no longer has a V8 and is turbocharged.
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Marc
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quote: Originally posted by SVM 286
Nice. About bleedin' time too.
A 2.3 litre, 4 pot mustang though
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by taylorboosh
Its not though, because in the states theyre like mondeos
What are like Mondeos?
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by pow
quote: Originally posted by spencer88
May as well put a fucking diesel in there!
Why not?
The same reason you don't keep a vial of AIDS up your bumhole.
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
Its the problem these days, people want a mustang but they don't want a V8, i say fcuk off and buy something else, its like wanting a wife without a vagina.
Or breasts!
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taylorboosh
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quote: Originally posted by SVM 286
quote: Originally posted by taylorboosh
Its not though, because in the states theyre like mondeos
What are like Mondeos?
Mustangs/camaros
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SVM 286
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In what way Mister Boosh?
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Ben G
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I think he means the fact they're everywhere in the states, like mondeos are here.
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Dom
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Rarely see Mondeo's around these parts
[Edited on 06-12-2013 by Dom]
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Ben G
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You must live in the ghetto, Dom.
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Jambo
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He means Mustangs are just every day hum drum cars in the US. Bit like a Calibra.
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taylorboosh
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Yea thats what i mean...
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antnee
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I hope most of you realise that most performance cars will now start coming with smaller capacity and charged engines. This will be the first of many
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Hammer
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I hadn't realised that
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BenC1985
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Why would anyone want to run a v8 over here when the 2.3 is only 120bhp less? A few tweaks and it will be just as quick without the running costs. Yeah it might not sound as good but oh well.
[Edited on 06-12-2013 by BenC1985]
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taylorboosh
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Some turbos arguably sound better
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Jambo
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The V8 will drive better, better throttle response more fluid and better power delivery.
But it will be expensive
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taylorboosh
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I bet the turbos can be just as fast
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Jambo
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Tuned for sure. Would rather the n/a tho
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GB123
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Probably faster, not as nice to drive though.
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Eck
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quote: Originally posted by BenC1985
Why would anyone want to run a v8 over here when the 2.3 is only 120bhp less? A few tweaks and it will be just as quick without the running costs. Yeah it might not sound as good but oh well.
[Edited on 06-12-2013 by BenC1985]
Why bother running a petrol car when a diesel can be faster? I'm fully aware of the benefits of a smaller, boosted engine, but fuck me it will be dull compared to a V8. A four pot will never sound as good as a V8 without jiggery pokery to make it sound better, and even then I doubt it will compare.
It may be better in every single department, except drama and excitement, and they are what a Mustang is all about.
[Edited on 06-12-2013 by Eck]
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Ben G
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Would be nice if they could make a fuel efficient v8, but unfortunately that won't happen.
Not one that appeals to the masses anyway.
I still think it's a stunning machine. Arguably the best looking car ford europe has produced in a very long time.
I'd have one, and would enjoy proving doubters wrong.
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