As a former VW owner (MKIV GTI, 2 MKV GLIs, 2 MKV R32s), I think I'll respond to some of these
You don't know much about the Mustang.
Unless he has DRs and basic bolt ons, then even that BT Evo won't be enough. 5.0s are in the 10s with bolt ons and tires, with engine internals staying stock.
I guess I'm a pussy, but you sound very insecure about a douche bag in a much faster car picking on you.
Looking at the fact the GT is .1 of a second behind the E92 M3 with the Competition package around Streets of Willow, I'd say the Mustang is a pretty good performer on a track. Also, I've been using one as a DD for the last 2 years, and while it's no hatch back or a 4 door family car, it does very well for coupe, more so that both my G35 and G37 did. I carry a lot of gear/equipment for my work, and the trunk does just fine, the seats fold down, and it's plenty spacious for the driver and front seat passenger.
I get about 20-22mpg mixed, about 24 on the highway. I have the factory 3.73 gears, but with the stock 3.31s people get up to 30 on the highway staying out of it.
Disagree. It's not the greatest thing in the world, but it's not as bad as people make it out to be. I haven't found one thing better in a GTI interior than my Mustang.
It's an amazing car that does a lot of things very well, but Top Gear is not the end all be all for car reviews. They give bad reviews to some pretty amazing cars.
I would say that in some cases the GTI is actually more fun, more so at lower speeds while obeying the speed limit and other traffic laws. You can get a base GT for 25k. Not too many options on a GT for that price, but you still get high 12s out of the box and amazing handling on smooth roads. I think there is a reason why the GTI is constantly picked by many publications year after year for many of their comparisons they do, and that is because it is a great car. It does everything well, it's plenty fast, it handles well, it's fun to drive around town, it's versatile for every day use, it gets great gas mileage, it's very comfortable on long trips, it's safe, and it looks great, even when stock. The GT, and the Mustang in general, is just a car that is aimed a different demographic, even if the two are in the same price range. Now that I got my GT, and after having it for 2 years, I can honestly say, I will always have some kind of V8+RWD vehicle in my life. I don't see myself getting rid of my Mustang for anything other than a 2015+ Mustang (if it's better, lighter, and more powerful) or a 6th Gen Camaro. And as for the OP's story, the guy in the Roush was a dick, those guys drive everything though. I can tell in this thread there are some posters that would do well being douches in a Mustang, even though they are driving VWs at this time.
Happy motoring.
I guess everyone one has their preference, I am only 23 and only own 3 cars so far, Honda Accord V6 2001, and my wires Elantra and my GTI. GTI is by far the best lol. But again never own a Stang and sorry to say never will. But I still think the interior is better in the GTI. way better? NOPE, but its better. I can say the steering wheel is already better... but most likely you will disagree. We all love our cars, no point to argue back and forth, it really is no point.
And for V8 RWD? You are right about owning one in life. But I rather buy a M5, M6, C63, E63 and other. There is a lot of V8 RWD in the market! Yes you are right, the Stang is probably going to be much cheaper compare to the Europe...
I just can't do domestic! Sorry
