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Grew up loving Knight Rider, Trans Ams and GM cars in general.
Got a 1988 Firebird Formula when I was in high school. Thought it was great until I actually tried to race someone and then realized it's actually a turd.
Got a 1999 Camaro V6 shortly after joining the Navy because I knew I couldn't afford a V8, but wanted a Camaro. The Camaro was slightly cheaper than a comparable Firebird, plus I didn't want the pop up head lights of the Firebird
Tried to trade the 99 Camaro a few years later before GM stopped production on the F-bodies. Experience left me so frustrated I stopped by the Ford dealership to check out the competition and left with a new Mustang GT. Spent a lot of time and money on the Mustang. Loved it. Would go on to own 5 more Mustangs.
Drove nothing but Fords for the next 16 years.
2016 SS hits the street. At first I find it odd looking, but then it grows on me. It gets great reviews. I have a Vortech blower waiting to go on my 2011 5.0, but I know where that path leads (broken parts and lots of $$)
I check out the new Camaro. I drive it and though I couldn't see shit out of it, it has the blind spot detection system. Wife liked it a lot. Liked the idea of going fast NA and know it's easier to do in a car with a larger displacement motor. Liked the 8 speed transmission. Went ahead and made the trade even though I didn't get as good a deal as I probably should have.
After getting the car didn't realize that every aftermarket part is expensive as all hell. Didn't know that a cam swap was as expensive as it is. Should have done a little more research because that threw my plans off.
Still like Fords, still like Mustangs, still call out b/s on either side if I see it causing much butthurt. Will have another Mustang one day, plan on getting another one in the future.
I like the 4th gen F-bodies. I like the 6th gens. That's all.
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2016 2SS
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