Well, I got to test drive a 2010 Mustang GT today... I enjoyed it, BUT I gotta be honest... I expected more...
* The interior was 110% better looking & better fabricated then the previous model.. I would consider it a rather impressive looking interior! HOWEVER, they somehow managed to make the interior even more cramped then it was before!! WTF? My husband says that the dash has been moved forward so it makes sense why so much space was lost... It's such a large car - I can't understand why the inside isn't more roomy? It's horrible! I actually felt my claustraphobia kicking in when I was in the driver seat! Sheesh!!! I am only 5'4" and about 125lbs - that says something if I feel cramped! I can't even imagine how a larger person would feel.. Uck! The sales person actually hit his hand on the dash while talking - that's too cramped if you ask me!!
* The exterior is absolutely, positively, drop dead gorgeous!! The body lines are wonderful and it looks much more aggressive. Two thumbs up on the appearance!
* Performance wise, not much has changed. We drove the GT Premium model with the track package and everything so we definitely expected more. The steering was wwwaaayyyy too light, very little feedback. The shorter gears were nice, got into the power a bit faster. The handling has improved from the previous model, but really - the 2006 Honda Civic SI handled better --- so sad
All in all, it's a beautiful car... But ultimately - I couldn't own one because of how little room there is... To me, besides the light steering, that's it biggest killer. God Ford! You were SOOOO close!! DAMNIT!!!
Prior to this my husband took a test drive in a 2006 Honda Civic SI 2-door.. Man was I impressed! I didn't think Hondas (SI or not) could perform so well. It's was quick as hell and just stuck to the road like a fly on shit.. It was amazing. The steering response was super quick (faster then the Mustangs) and it out handled the Mustang as well. The inside was extremely roomy, especially in the 4 door - I swear you could have a party in the back seat! LOL..I am extremely impressed with the SI and so is my husband... In fact, he plans on buying one within the next few months -- that's how impressed he was. Honda = 1 Brownie Point!
God I hope the Camaro isn't as disappointing as the 2010 Mustang..... Otherwise my V8 world will shatter completely!!
* The interior was 110% better looking & better fabricated then the previous model.. I would consider it a rather impressive looking interior! HOWEVER, they somehow managed to make the interior even more cramped then it was before!! WTF? My husband says that the dash has been moved forward so it makes sense why so much space was lost... It's such a large car - I can't understand why the inside isn't more roomy? It's horrible! I actually felt my claustraphobia kicking in when I was in the driver seat! Sheesh!!! I am only 5'4" and about 125lbs - that says something if I feel cramped! I can't even imagine how a larger person would feel.. Uck! The sales person actually hit his hand on the dash while talking - that's too cramped if you ask me!!
* The exterior is absolutely, positively, drop dead gorgeous!! The body lines are wonderful and it looks much more aggressive. Two thumbs up on the appearance!
* Performance wise, not much has changed. We drove the GT Premium model with the track package and everything so we definitely expected more. The steering was wwwaaayyyy too light, very little feedback. The shorter gears were nice, got into the power a bit faster. The handling has improved from the previous model, but really - the 2006 Honda Civic SI handled better --- so sad
All in all, it's a beautiful car... But ultimately - I couldn't own one because of how little room there is... To me, besides the light steering, that's it biggest killer. God Ford! You were SOOOO close!! DAMNIT!!!
Prior to this my husband took a test drive in a 2006 Honda Civic SI 2-door.. Man was I impressed! I didn't think Hondas (SI or not) could perform so well. It's was quick as hell and just stuck to the road like a fly on shit.. It was amazing. The steering response was super quick (faster then the Mustangs) and it out handled the Mustang as well. The inside was extremely roomy, especially in the 4 door - I swear you could have a party in the back seat! LOL..I am extremely impressed with the SI and so is my husband... In fact, he plans on buying one within the next few months -- that's how impressed he was. Honda = 1 Brownie Point!
God I hope the Camaro isn't as disappointing as the 2010 Mustang..... Otherwise my V8 world will shatter completely!!
I'm going to check out the new Hyndai Genesis Coupe sometime in a year or two. The four cylinder turbo model. We'll see how your Civic Si stacks up to that little beastie.