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Originally Posted by Alfisti
I am fine with a good AUTO.
Problem i have is roads here are arrow straight so i need the vert to make it more pleasurable. This is the most boring driving city in the world, the first decent road is a solid 3 hours away, maybe more.
M4 would be a very sensible choice but I cannot get over the emotionless engine and lack of drama.
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If you can deal with the low-rent interior and the front end styling, I know you can get the Camaro with the 6.2L V8 in both naturally aspirated or supercharged forms in many trim levels starting around $40k. I haven't driven one, but most reviewers say the new Camaro drives more like a sports car and better than that of the Mustang. I think Chevy is also having a lot of deals on the Camaro due to low sales numbers.
The only problem with the Mustang vert or Camaro vert that I have is that the auto transmissions ruin the experience. The manuals are very good in both, but the auto's aren't as good as that of the DCT in F-Chassis M cars, or the ZF8 used in the 240. The Ford and Chevy co-built 10-Speed isn't my favorite from my rental experience with the GT vert. Its in every Mustang trim, and only the ZL1 (6.2 SC) for the Camaro, but it has too many gears and just lacks in engagement, and the plastic paddles are flimsy. I haven't tested the 8AT in the non ZL1 Camaro so it could be better, but for autos nothing beats a DCT or ZF8.