Quote:
Originally Posted by KMPrenger
Whoa...slow down there.
I didn't say there was anything wrong with it....not at all. I agree with you! I'm on your side lol. I remember very well when MT pitted an SS against a GT500.
I simply used the comparison of SS versus GTPP and 1LE versus 350 b/c I feel the Camaro is a more than worthy competitor in its "lower" packages to fight against versions of the Mustang that have performance options added (base SS versus GTPP)...or even a whole different model altogether (1LE vs 350). In my opinion, that shows you just how much higher performing the Camaro is.
But I will have to say that unlike your example above (6 years ago....low 30K car versus low 30K car) the price now is not that close if you want compare SS to base GT, or 1LE to GTPP. Now don't jump me again...I'm not calling the Camaro overpriced, and even I tell members here all the time about how a optioned out Mustang costs just as much as an optioned out SS.
But if we go down this road, price WILL be a factor. Example. I don't think there is anyway that a 6th gen 1LE is going to cost less than 40 to 41 grand. Take a base 1SS, add the 1LE package that will be at least 3 grand or more. Now you are comparing a 34-35K Mustang GTPP against a 41K Camaro 1LE.
That kind of price difference matters. Yes, the Camaro will crush the GTPP, but again, its not exactly apples versus apples (pricewise) like in your example above.
That's why I like to point out, that I think a 41 Camaro 1LE could be a viable competitor to a 50K GT350 is impressive. Is it a fair comparison? Well maybe, maybe not, but its fun to think about.
|
I think I completely agree with all the points you have made so far... The current base SS beats the GTPP anyways... then why would we like to compare a more upgraded 1LE version to GTPP which is just going to improve the stats... I think this is what you are getting at... Now I have been reading a lot about the GT350... and though it remains the one of the only competitive Mustang in the lineup...the SS is not far off in performance from it... which I am guessing the 1LE package will help close out... It may/may not smoke the GT350... only time will tell... but I agree with you that I would like to think the 1LE has a more worthy competitor in GT350 than the GTPP... which its going to beat no matter what...
