[darkpuppet]

I'm well aware that there are mustangs out there that are race prepped and run with the best... and they can do it cheaper than the focus. Why do you think I"m dumping the focus.. I"m tired of dumping money into it :P

I'm comparing the cars as they would come off the lot. The focus is a very refined ride.

The mustang, even the new platform doesn't have the refinement I would expect from a purpose-built sportscar, and my likening it to a truck was for that illustrative purpose only.

People talk of the GT like it's a racecar, it's not.. it's a muscle car... a pretty raw one at that IMO. People can race anything if they prep it right, I'm not denying that...

I don't disagree that people buy the car because they like the feel of a v8 and whatnot, but honestly, I think that people who buy a stang thinking it's a sportscar are misguided... that's all.

I personally like the car... I know it's not perfect and I"m getting it anyways...but personally, I don't believe the GT is worth it unless you're willing to put in the extra time to make it truly track worthy.

I'm going to be one of the biggest posers in a stang, relax, don't take my opinion seriously or to heart.