Ronin
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IMO they are totally comparable cars. Enough with this apple to apple bullshit. These two cars are maybe aimed at different market but they are built to perform the same functions.
One is 40kish$$, the other is 70kish$$... that price tag difference leaves you wondering.
Good for Ford. I think BMW have been sitting on their ass a bit with the M3 development. Even on BMW forums, that new M3 is not receiving a whole lot of love because it barely outperforms the previous versions. Not edgy enough, too "bourgeois" for a M3... to heavy.
BMW's inboard computer user interface is a pain to use while Ford's Sync system is praised left and right for it's simplicity and functionality.
Interior finishes does increase initial price tag but not long term ownership price, quite the opposite actually. It helps the car keep a good resale value but it is also not worth the 30k$ differential. A bit of investment on Ford's part in that domain and that M3, as it stands today... looks a bit like an outdated offer.
It also can't be reasonably argued that the Mustang's operating cost is much lower then the BMW's, especially M series car. Spare parts are very expensive for these since wear & tear suspension components are not shared with other 3 series model which makes the Ford a better car to throw a round a circuit often.
There will be a shit ton metric of aftermarket development from North America for the Ford, not so much for the M3. What car will race team most likely pick as a base? A base 5.0 Mustang or a overly expensive M3. Especially considering the availability of the smaller/lighter 1 series with it's very tuning friendly Twin Turbo inline 6??
All in all, BMW really needs to step it up soon with this sport car flag ship of theirs because if they don't, the next company to beat give them a credibility blow like this could be from Korea... and this time, the interior fit&finish factor might not be so big.
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One is 40kish$$, the other is 70kish$$... that price tag difference leaves you wondering.
Good for Ford. I think BMW have been sitting on their ass a bit with the M3 development. Even on BMW forums, that new M3 is not receiving a whole lot of love because it barely outperforms the previous versions. Not edgy enough, too "bourgeois" for a M3... to heavy.
BMW's inboard computer user interface is a pain to use while Ford's Sync system is praised left and right for it's simplicity and functionality.
Interior finishes does increase initial price tag but not long term ownership price, quite the opposite actually. It helps the car keep a good resale value but it is also not worth the 30k$ differential. A bit of investment on Ford's part in that domain and that M3, as it stands today... looks a bit like an outdated offer.
It also can't be reasonably argued that the Mustang's operating cost is much lower then the BMW's, especially M series car. Spare parts are very expensive for these since wear & tear suspension components are not shared with other 3 series model which makes the Ford a better car to throw a round a circuit often.
There will be a shit ton metric of aftermarket development from North America for the Ford, not so much for the M3. What car will race team most likely pick as a base? A base 5.0 Mustang or a overly expensive M3. Especially considering the availability of the smaller/lighter 1 series with it's very tuning friendly Twin Turbo inline 6??
All in all, BMW really needs to step it up soon with this sport car flag ship of theirs because if they don't, the next company to beat give them a credibility blow like this could be from Korea... and this time, the interior fit&finish factor might not be so big.
*byewhore* badge.