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Yes, probably the Mach 1 tires are better, I guess. Or they are roughly equivalent and since the DH is heavier, it doesn't corner as well. As to the DH gaining weight, I don't think Ford has ever made light weight much of a priority. With the GT350, they did get it down to 3,760 even with...

If I were you I would compare the DH to a used Mach or a GT350 and decide which you prefer. I think that will help clarify in your mind what your priorities are and whether a couple hundred dollars matter a lot. No, I would not kill a deal over a couple hundred, even if I knew that the dealer...

Good point there. Although I remember a Randy Pobst 911 manual vs. auto test where they were very similar at Big Willow.

I played the video while I was doing other things, so I was a little distracted, but what I remember is the cornering Gs were lower than the Mach 1 (and they said it was probably due to the weight of the Dark Horse), but the Dark Horse was still quicker around the track than the Mach 1. So my...

No you are not being unreasonable. I think you should stop using the dealership and also take the time to post some online reviews. There's no excuse at all for their terrible performance in this matter.

I like to drive my cars too, but there's definitely nothing wrong with those that want to preserve them more. I do agree no new cars are show car quality, but the dealer should encourage the buyer to try to find flaws and volunteer to fix them without being asked during a new car purchase...

Every BMW I've ever looked at had really bad orange peel. But the worst flaws are in the engine compartment. I think if you keep after it you will find a car in good condition. I have the impression that it's really costly for Ford to make a V8 car, even though it has the tiny 5.0 liter...

If you are used to the MT82, the Tremec is a little stiffer and functions better with a somewhat more deliberate shifting style (ie shifts are a little slower in order to be smooth). The Tremec is also somewhat more cold blooded. It will get better over time. At least it did in my GT350. But...

It does suck, but in Michigan where they make the cars it will be too cold and most summer tires would end up being damaged. They will produce your car as soon as possible I'm sure. Ford wants to sell cars. :) I agree it would be nice to have an independent tire option (separate from the...

Corvettes had fuel injection in the 60s, but that was port injection - not direct injection. Why would I want a carb? They are overly complicated and a PITA to constantly adjust and clean. Port fuel injection is the sweet spot for engine technology that is perfectly functional without any...

You make a lot of good points. To be clear about my position, I don't want double the injectors in my engine. I think it's a waste of money. It makes the engine more difficult to work on and there are more parts to break. I also hate the PWTA cylinder liners in the newer Ford V8s. Throw...

I would prefer to see the engine run a little richer to control knock instead of using DI, which produces particulates. Or just "right size" the engine instead of over boosting it. That's why I own a 2017 Mustang rather than something newer. No DI in that engine. Easier and cheaper to fix...

My biggest issue with them is the direct injection systems, overall complexity and the cost to manufacture. Yes, they save a small amount of gasoline energy, but manufacturing and then replacing engines in a short amount of time takes waaaay more energy than just using a simpler V8 engine that...

4.5 0-60 - wow. That's awesome.

It would be so awesome if they would make a "normal guy" version with no carbon, smaller or no wing and a Coyote powerplant with a manual transaxle. Even though I realize it would still be really expensive, I would seriously consider buying. I think they could sell volumes of something like that.

I like the exterior appearance mods. To me the car looks cleaner and better integrated than the stock effort. Some of the S650s are very busy design wise.

The cost of carrying inventory is extremely high right now due to high interest rates. Typically dealers don't buy the cars or own them. They are essentially paying for a loan on the car while it sits on the lot. So there is a lot of motivation to move cars fairly quickly. Plus, it's hard to...

Huh, I love the wheels. I think they look great. But I can completely see wanting to purchase a partial and not the entire package. I agree hopefully they will sell the major parts separately. Is this a lead-in to a EB vs. V8 partial throttle racing post?

I bought my 2018 Fiesta ST for more than $4,000 under MSRP. It had less than 500 miles on it and it was "used", but it had only been owned by dealerships. Good car, but most people in the US don't like small, sporty cars. That's an example of what can happen. If people don't buy a car at...

People who are buying new cars faster than the manufacturers make them are what drive ADMs. If nobody bought the new cars, ADMs would go away and dealers would sell for under MSRP.