Mustang or Beamer

[Boodleboy322]

If you had to choose which one would you rather drive?

[DrPhil]

Mustang.

[Boodleboy322]

The American engineering definitely has the German car beat on torque. I'm not sure that I like the new rounded looking body frame on the new 2010 Mustangs though.

[honeychile]

Classic Mustang (must be candy apple red!) or New Beamer (preferably white/tan leather interior).

[DrPhil]

I'm a Ford person. :) Mustangs are my favorite cars PERIODS.

I also prefer the classic Mustang in red or the Mustangs circa 1990s in red.

[damasa]

Too vague of a question to actually answer.

What type of Mustang? V6? V6 Premium? GT? GT500?
What type of BMW? 300 series? M5? X5?

You get the idea...

[Jill1228]

Beamer!

[aephi alum]

Buy whichever has the greater resale value. Sell. Buy an Acura.

[pshsx1]

Beamer. I'm not a car person so I'm not going to get all crazy. I just know I highly dislike the Mustangs I've riden in. Way too low.

[WCsweet<3]

Too vague of a question to actually answer.

What type of Mustang? V6? V6 Premium? GT? GT500?
What type of BMW? 300 series? M5? X5?

You get the idea...
This
and very importantly, what year?

[NinjaPoodle]

Both. But the Stang' has to be classic. Pre 67'

[summer_gphib]

I had an 94 mustang convertible, when they first came out. It was metallic red and had a white leather interior. I loved that car, and would gladly take another one over a beamer any day!

[cheerfulgreek]

BMW

I have a Mini which is made by BMW, so maybe I'm biased, plus my dad had a BMW. I used to love that car.

[MysticCat]

BMW. But I would never call it a Beemer. ;)

[KSigkid]

BMW, without a doubt. But, I'm admittedly biased on the subject...

I've told this story before on the site, but my wife and I were hit by a drunk driver in April 2007 (he was drunk enough that he passed out at the wheel after the accident). He was driving a big station wagon, and we were in a 2006 BMW sedan. He came across the center line and hit us head on...it's estimated he was driving 70-75 mph when he hit us. Pretty scary stuff.

When the insurance people saw our vehicle, and read the police report, they figured that we had died in the accident. We got many comments from people who saw the vehicle along the lines of "You're lucky to be alive."

At the end of the day, we ended up with a few broken bones and other relatively minor injuries. The way the airbags and safety systems worked in that car...they saved our lives. The car essentially created a cushion around us, shielding us (as much as possible) from the impact. The car took a beating, but we're still around to tell the story.

I'm sure there are other vehicles that would have done the same thing. However, my wife and I will always be loyal BMW customers because of what happened that day.

[DreamfulSpirit]

LOL I don't know which to choose because I have BOTH at my house!

We have a 92 BMW 325i...and I like driving it, it's got really good handling.

My mom *won* a 2009 Mustang GT Premium Coupe last year. It has a 45th anniversary emblem on it. Very nice car! I haven't really driven it yet...my mom is very possessive over it, but I love riding in it! The back seat is small, so there's not much room to put 2 people back there. This is the car the day we brought it home from the dealership!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/DreamfulSpirit/NewMustang002.jpg

[Scully]

^^ Absolutely beautiful.

Mustang. Always. I'm forever a Ford girl.

[DrPhil]

^^ Absolutely beautiful.

Mustang. Always. I'm forever a Ford girl.

We're Ford sisters. :D

"Have you driven a Forrrrrrrrd lately?!"

[RU OX Alum]

I would go with Beamer. I'm assuming we're comparring their respective flag-ship models for the current model year

ETA: Although my all-time dream car is the Porsche 911 GT2

[nikki1920]

hmmm.
I am a Ford girl at heart, my very first car was an Escort.

However, I am obessed with the 3 and 5 series BMWs. I love the look, the feel and the handling of BMWs.

[Munchkin03]

When the insurance people saw our vehicle, and read the police report, they figured that we had died in the accident. We got many comments from people who saw the vehicle along the lines of "You're lucky to be alive."

I'm sure there are other vehicles that would have done the same thing. However, my wife and I will always be loyal BMW customers because of what happened that day.

That's a great story!

My sister has a similar story about an accident she was in while driving a Mercedes. The car was a loss, but she walked away. The officer at the crash site said that if it had been any other car (it was an S-body) that it wouldn't have been so good.

I am partial towards German vehicles, but not necessarily because of that story. I have a little MB teddy bear at my desk. :)

[aggieAXO]

I have had both. I had a mustang in college and loved it but it only made it to 108,000 miles, not sure I would purchase another. I currently drive a bimmer and I like my car but damn I have spent so much $$ on it in the last 2 years. I have replaced almost eveything except the engine on that car. If you buy one make sure you have the money to fix it (no more warranty on mine:(, and they are not cheap to fix) Personally I like the new camaros.

I am planning on keeping my car for another 5 years if it holds up then likely purchase another one (I like the new hard top convertibles)

[NinjaPoodle]

This is not the first time I've heard this type of loyalty to BMW for the same reason.

Glad you survived.

BMW, without a doubt. But, I'm admittedly biased on the subject...

I've told this story before on the site, but my wife and I were hit by a drunk driver in April 2007 (he was drunk enough that he passed out at the wheel after the accident). He was driving a big station wagon, and we were in a 2006 BMW sedan. He came across the center line and hit us head on...it's estimated he was driving 70-75 mph when he hit us. Pretty scary stuff.

When the insurance people saw our vehicle, and read the police report, they figured that we had died in the accident. We got many comments from people who saw the vehicle along the lines of "You're lucky to be alive."

At the end of the day, we ended up with a few broken bones and other relatively minor injuries. The way the airbags and safety systems worked in that car...they saved our lives. The car essentially created a cushion around us, shielding us (as much as possible) from the impact. The car took a beating, but we're still around to tell the story.

I'm sure there are other vehicles that would have done the same thing. However, my wife and I will always be loyal BMW customers because of what happened that day.

[Boodleboy322]

Mustangs: Looking at a Shelby GT500 Supersnake (late 2000s model but not the 2010)

BMW: M3 or 330CI (Late 2000s model)

Too vague of a question to actually answer.

What type of Mustang? V6? V6 Premium? GT? GT500?
What type of BMW? 300 series? M5? X5?

You get the idea...

[WinniBug]

Beamer, no question! I see 'Stangs everywhere, and my dream car is a blue BMW convertible
http://www.autoweb.co.uk/crawleypix/CP54VMH_1.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

At one time, BMW was my all time favorite car from childhood all the way up until Chris Bangle became head of design at BMW. (Art Center artists :rolleyes:) Once he took over, the styling went downhill from there. They look a little better now, but they're still not as nice looking as the BMWs from the 80s thru the 90s. I do like the fact that for the 1st time in BMW history the new M3s now have V-8s. Overall though, for me, it would depend on the BMW or Mustang. The 2010 Mustang is a great looking car, much better looking than the previous one. I'm a Shelby and Saleen fan, so I would have to go with the Mustang. BMW does have the M series, Hartge, AC Schnitzer, Alpina, and Dinan, but they still don't compare to Shelby and Saleen (when it comes to appearance). Ford also has Roush, but I don't really like the Roush Mustangs as much. The only BMWs I would love to have over any Mustang or any other BMW would be an M1, a Z8, or a 1957 507, which BMW no longer produces. Since those are the only three BMWs where I can really appreciate the styling, then Mustang wins. The best Fords are Ford Europe. :)

ETA: And Mustangs sound so much better than BMWs.

[PrettyBoy]

2010 Mustang Shelby GT500
http://www.lincah.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/2010-mustang-shelby-gt500-picture-3-588x385.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

2010 Saleen Mustang. eta: this is actually a 2009, but the 2010 looks similar.
http://www.thesupercars.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/2008_saleen_mustangs302esterlingedition2.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

BMW Z8
http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/images/cars/z8/z82.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

1957 BMW 507
http://www.concours.jp/images/cars/c10.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

I would like to see BMW produce this concept M1
http://blogs.thebrandunion.com/sauce/files/2008/04/bmw2.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

Original M1
http://germancarscene.com/wp-content/uploads/bmw-m1-26-3-08.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

This was just too sweet to leave out
http://bp2.blogger.com/_QF-IMHLs8FU/Ri5ks5UTm-I/AAAAAAAAA3I/jCbpR2UzMnE/s400/2008%2BShelby%2BGT500KR_01.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

ETA: Although my all-time dream car is the Porsche 911 GT2
I agree. That is a beautiful car. I'm a huge Porsche enthusiast. Though it's not my ultimate dream car, it definitely is one of them. Most of my dream cars are not in production anymore. There's actually quite a few I like, but the best styled cars are Lamborghini's Miura SV, and Aston Martin's Vanquish, just to mention a couple. Aston Martin's Vanquish is my all time dream car though. It has perfect surfacing.

ETA: and the proportions are just unbelievable. That's what I call perfect design.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/aston_martin_vanquish_2.jpg

[Benzgirl]

Unless it's a '66 Pony, my answer is neither. I had too many problems with my BMW and would never buy a Mustang after '68

[FHwku]

http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/wallpaper5/1967gt5007.jpg

1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

[PrettyBoy]

^^^^ Best Mustang ever. "Gone in 60 seconds". Carroll Shelby is the man.:)

[PrettyBoy]

http://photos.webridestv.com/datastore/images/user/f555a19ea1104d5f6b39c2308b120232/AC_Cobra_1966_83927_20080605_l.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

Ford AC Cobra vs Ferrari Daytona.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnl4Y-nYdJE

It's over, Ford wins BMW lost....:D

[Psi U MC Vito]

*drools at 57 Shelby GT500*

[RU OX Alum]

The AMs are nice. I'm thinking the Turbo might be more my style for the 911.

I love the silver '67

[PrettyBoy]

The AMs are nice. I'm thinking the Turbo might be more my style for the 911.

I like the Turbos too. The 1997 turbos are my favorite turbos though, because that was the last year Porsche made air cooled engines. They just sound better than their water cooled cars. The GT2 is still my favorite Porsche though. Those and the 1973 Carrera RS.

1973 Carrera RS. I love this car. Very rare.
http://nutsideias.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/1973_porsche_carrera_rs.jpg

[PrettyBoy]

I've posted this before, but nothing sounds better than a Lamborghini Countach's V12. I could watch this over and over again just to hear the engine alone. Sounds so good.:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eU8j4MeJ4I

[NinjaPoodle]

http://www.grounddynamics.com/Merchant/Z3VSFK.jpg

z3

[TexasWSP]

Neither. Both suck balls.

[Elephant Walk]

Neither. Both suck balls.
I got a better one for you
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Qj04kSkpZJc2EM:http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa109/ktcampa08/Myspace%2520Layout%2520Pictures/decorator-wild-horse-rearing.gif
or
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:2dt22nxxglJQIM:http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7OC0YbG2fek/R-OEQJRk_eI/AAAAAAAAFVA/i2gHwkNvQW8/s400/FrankBeamer.jpg

I like Frank Beamer better.

[cheerfulgreek]

Neither. Both suck balls.
lol

[aggieAXO]

And like clockwork the BMW broke down and is in the shop again (breaks down every 8 months on the dot). Another 2000$ yea!!! Tha Camaro is looking real good right now.
I would stay away from both.

[KSigkid]

And like clockwork the BMW broke down and is in the shop again (breaks down every 8 months on the dot). Another 2000$ yea!!! Tha Camaro is looking real good right now.
I would stay away from both.

That's interesting - we've never had problems with our BMWs. They have run great with minimal maintenance, no breakdown issues.