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From: cwd@ihuxq.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Mustang not for me
Message-ID: <248@ihuxq.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 28-Jun-83 14:45:11 EDT
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Posted: Tue Jun 28 14:45:11 1983
Date-Received: Thu, 30-Jun-83 16:22:33 EDT
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I would have to agree with others that the Mustang is not the best performer
on 4 wheels. The car suffers from being too light and has the infamous Mustang
rear-axle hop. The axle hop has been solved in the Ford Thunderbird Turbo
Coupe with an extra set of shocks in a horizontal position behind the rear
axle. I have read great things about the T-bird Turbo's performance but it
still doesn't come off as a great sports car. (at least to me).

I'd have to agree with Car&Driver and give the new HO 5 liter Camaro the nod
as the best US GT car. It is now faster than the Mustang and handles beautifully
My girlfriend needed a new car so I took advantage of the situation and drove
both cars in a same day comparison. The Mustang was nice, but the Camaro was
so flat around corners I couldn't believe it. The car has excellent balance
and as far as creature comforts go, the Camaro has a nicer and quieter 
interior. It doesn't have that tacky Mustang dash. The dual pointer speedo
is annoying, I'll admit.
I am glad the new Camaro is a hatchback. The old F-car had a useless
trunk. 

My friend at GM recently transferred to the Corvette division. He is bringing
a new Vette to our next college reunion in July. I'll let you know how a 
great car handles then.