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Old 09-01-2024, 09:00 PM   #1
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Default $110,000 budget Mustang GT replacement

My 2021 Mustang GT is for sale and I’m looking for a replacement.
What else is out there that is new, interesting, fun and good looking. What car around $110,000 brings joy?
I’m not interested in EV(Kia EV6 GT could be had for $110k). I don’t want a 4 cylinder(Sorry Civic Type R). I’m not interested in Supra or Nissan Z.
I don’t care about practical as I have other cars for shopping and towing duties. But it will be daily driven so reliability is a concern.
Throw it out there?
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Old 09-01-2024, 09:22 PM   #2
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Well, you've killed off any performance car with those criteria. New Model 3 Performance (2's 0-100, sub 10 second quarter or less; $95k with options) with Plaid will be insane but you said no EV so that's out.

RS3 maybe? M2 would be my pick if I fitted in the damn thing.
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I’m sure there’s something fresh, that’s “interesting, fun and good-looking” for $90K or so.

Spend the $20K balance on a nice car to drive the both of you around.
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Old 09-01-2024, 09:29 PM   #4
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My 2021 Mustang GT is for sale and I’m looking for a replacement.
What else is out there that is new, interesting, fun and good looking. What car around $110,000 brings joy?
I’m not interested in EV(Kia EV6 GT could be had for $110k). I don’t want a 4 cylinder(Sorry Civic Type R). I’m not interested in Supra or Nissan Z.
I don’t care about practical as I have other cars for shopping and towing duties. But it will be daily driven so reliability is a concern.
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Ford Ranger, the povvo spec model, you might be able to get one in your budget given the price of those,

0-100 in under 15 seconds, right speed demon that thing.

You should see how many Rangers they sell, all those buyers can't be wrong!
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Well, you've killed off any performance car with those criteria. New Model 3 Performance (2's 0-100, sub 10 second quarter or less; $95k with options) with Plaid will be insane but you said no EV so that's out.

RS3 maybe? M2 would be my pick if I fitted in the damn thing.
These would be the ones I'd look at as well.
Although M2 is pushing more $120K new ... RS3 is in the right spot though.

RS3 Sedan in Charcoal thanks

Although ... Audi's website states.

"The Audi RS 3 Sedan is no longer available to order. Due to high demand, production has been exhausted. Contact your preferred Audi Dealer for more information or view another Audi performance model that may suit your needs."

Would have to be a demo or near new then
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That is a tough one.

For me, apart from a Mustang, it would be Supra, M2 or RS3.

Problem I had with those is that the M2 looks like *** and is more expensive than 110k, and the Supra doesn't know if it is a BMW or a Toyota. The RS3 I like, I just wish it looked a bit more special. It looks a bit bland to me. These things are of course very subjective.

For me a 4 cyl and an EV wouldn't be an option. Just personal choice.

I would have loved a Porsche, but a 6 cyl Cayman or 911 is just way too expensive.

It keeps coming back to a Mustang. Get another one!
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Default $110,000 budget Mustang GT replacement

I hear you mate.
M2 looks damn fine to me and what a toy to drive daily.
You’ll find some lower spec around 120k or abouts you won’t regret it.
This bit above that budget but I can’t see what’s fugly about it

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M2 is $130k
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That RS3 has some appeal. They have nailed that dash. Take note Ford.
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Buy a xr8 sprint…. Thousand times better than those euros
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That’s actually a great idea. Even a 6 would be great.
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That’s actually a great idea. Even a 6 would be great.
Didn't enjoy the auto in the Sprint 6. Wasn't great around town. Was ok on track but the calibration wasn't great on road.
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drove a rsq3 the other day, was great.
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RSQ3 great pocket rocket I’d look into them.

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Demo RS3, daylight to the rest.
Theres not a better exhaust note
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Second hand Porsche Boxer or Cayman.

Nissan Z.
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You can almost afford a SH Landcruiser. thats been around the loop several times.
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This is like the four wheel equivalent of dating options for men over 30.
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This is like the four wheel equivalent of dating options for men over 30.
Hence why I implied the majority of that budget should go on Seeking.com and only $20K on a car. :p
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Busso is superior.
Hence why I implied the majority of that budget should go on Seeking.com and only $20K on a car. :p
That be like buying a well used Euro… the initial outlay will be the cheapest part.
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Thank me later and change.

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I would have thought a new Macan S. But if that is too expensive at $133K for the six cylinder, there is always the four cylinder at $103K.
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That Mustang is porn roK ! but Top Ghia quotes NEW.

Barring the RS3 there isn't much else @ 110K performance wise NEW.
Can you nudge yourself a bit higher Top Ghia ?
What DA limit price ?

Is LOW K pre owned an option ?

There is these last ones
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This will fit the budget.
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Unfortunately it is not NEW

No thanks. Maybe a great car but not a great drive in my opinion.
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That Mustang is porn roK ! but Top Ghia quotes NEW.

Barring the RS3 there isn't much else @ 110K performance wise NEW.
Can you nudge yourself a bit higher Top Ghia ?
What DA limit price ?

Is LOW K pre owned an option ?

There is these last ones
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...21786068/?Cr=3

OR
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...13868670/?Cr=5

The Stinger is a great all rounder but it does nothing for me. You don’t look back at it after driving it or go out to the garage just to look at it.
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The Stinger is a great all rounder but it does nothing for me. You don’t look back at it after driving it or go out to the garage just to look at it.
agree TG - I've tried to warm up to them but it just doesn't get the juices going enough.

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Are you really looking to avoid buying another Mustang ?
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