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want to know what defines competition.... look at any marketing/business text book.
It is NOT related to how similarly the products are. it is completely based on what demographic is looking to buy what, and what else they consider when making a purchase. when someone is looking at a $120k porsche. I highly doubt they'll look at a $70k chevy. similar or not, other things go with a porsche... like a 50 year history of providing some of the best cars out there, and image, and better engineered car. and about the retro thing... ford just followed chryslers initial success with it. They can't even come up with the original idea, to go retro. and considering a decent percentage of upper admin at chrysler came from GM... you can't argue against them too hard can you shadow
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My point exactly! Thanks Greg.
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Shadow I think you nailed that point. The Camaro/Firebird of the late 80's early 90's smoked the rustang in performance, interior room, fit and finish, as well as ride, but cost more, so it sold less. The new issue of Automobile Magazine compares a $27k 2005 rustang GT vs a $26k 2005 Subaru WRX and besides posting the slowest 0-60 time EVER for a WRX (6.0) it points out the rustang will out sell the WRX. That's because the $19k V-6 solid axel pos rustang will be the new champion of the secretaries and hairdressers of the world. Not to slight those of that profession, but the old V-6 rustang was not called a hairdressers dream for nothing.
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You're right. The T-bird wasn't as big as I thought. The SSR is doing well? I've not seen a single one on the road. Are you sure?
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And the Fox (87-93) Mustang (corrected your spelling error ) outsold the Camaro and Firebird combined. That helped create the death of the Camaro and Firebird. Laugh it up, but there is serious demand for a V6-powered sports car. It's sporty enough for those who buy it.
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GM's has supposedly improved quality in the last couple years based on the growing competition from overseas, but Porsche has been proving their products for decades on racetracks and rally courses. outdone by Chevy? i'll never be able to afford a new Porsche, but i'd take a used Porsche over a new Vette anyday.
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I Love em! The commercial i like is the one where they dubbed Steve McQueen in!!! I think the car looks sweeet!!!
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Bob Lutz is a very interesting guy.. I read his book, however maybe he'll come visit KU again at some point.
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From that perspective, a large group of 4 cylinder Mustangs destroyed the Camaro and Firebird.
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Back on topic...
Saw my first '05 Mustang GT today in the DC metro area in a dark silver color. The thing looked HOT and the rumble from the dual exhausts was beautiful! I think Ford hit a home run on this one...
-Chike
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That's not what the guys from TopGear thought
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