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Originally Posted by Chadicus

Logically the Mustang was always cheaper so for a lot of people (most) it made sense. Now that the prices are similar I don't think it will sell 2 to 1 anymore. People who dislike the lower visibility (especially rear and low speed) will probably still buy the Mustang. But for people like us who care more about the performance and don't daily drive these cars they will get the Camaro.

Where Ford made a big mistake I think was not selling the MRC, Dual Mode exhaust and PP as single stand alone options. I don't really care for the 301a package or the 401a. I don't want to be forced into a PP just for MRC. Especially when the SS comes with a better PP standard and the 1LE is light years beyond that. I guess we will see what the PP2 can do but I don't think it will be close to the 1LE at all.

Fanboys will buy the car no matter what. Just like I will watch the Cowboys every Sunday even though 20 teams are better performing teams.

I think you are giving the general public too much credit. I'd be willing to bet 60%+ make their decision to purchase based on looks and comfort. A small segment really care about performance numbers.