Mustang, Camaro, or Firebird?

[CyCrazy]

Here you go:

Used 1995 Ford Mustang For Sale Boone near Ames | Stock #:40102

Test drive the Used 1995 Ford Mustang available at our Boone dealership. For more information visit us today. VIN: 1FALP42T9SF194251

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i have never been a Mustang fan.

 

[Cyforce]

i have never been a Mustang fan.

95, they're just fuggly.

 

[HOTDON]

i have never been a Mustang fan.

I haven't really been either. I was a big Pontiac guy. Had a hand-me-down Firebird in my teens and always preferred them. A 30th anniversary TA or a 1989 Turbo Trans Am would be what I would seek out as a collectable.

I actually spotted that Mustang today passing through Boone. I personally wouldn't part with $12k for it, but it looks nice.

Preference was a bigger consideration when new. Now availability, condition, options, etc. have opened up my interests. I do all my own work too and they all have solid aftermarket support.

 

[BCClone]

Just nut up and get a Shelby 289. Much more affordable than the 427.

 

[mramseyISU]

Pretty hard to beat a Fox body Mustang (79-93) if you're looking for smiles per $$. They're all over the place in all kind of conditions for your budget.

 

[Turn2]

This thread needs more visuals. All taken 7/14. I have no connection to any of them

 

[Cyfan1965]

I had a 1976 Chevy Camero with a small block 350 truck engine in it. Going to Okoboji got it going 146 mph. Never should have sold that car. Got to Boji from ames in 2 hours 15 minutes that day.

 

[dmclone]

I had a 1976 Chevy Camero with a small block 350 truck engine in it. Going to Okoboji got it going 146 mph. Never should have sold that car. Got to Boji from ames in 2 hours 15 minutes that day. View attachment 131371 View attachment 131371

I had something similar when I was 16. 1974 w/427, M22 rock crusher, and all the fun stuff. Mine had low gears so it probably wouldn't go over 120. I sold it to buy a 1983 Firebird w/305(idiot). Please ignore the blue license plates

 

[somecyguy]

65 or 66 Mustang. I get a lot of hate, but the 70s Mustangs look bloated to me (and the 80s are just not good).

 

[TitanClone]

Mustang. I'm 99% sure my grandpa would change his will to give me everything if I showed up at his house with a late 60's Shelby and tossed him the keys.

 

[0u812]

If the OP is not a "car guy" and willing to repair and maintain a vintage car, I would lean towards either a 5th gen Camaro SS v8, or a coyote (5.0) modern mustang. The main question here is whether or not you would want an automatic transmission or manual. Manuals are way more fun, but probably hard to find a good example sub $15k. Get a stock one, in the best condition possible. Miles are not as critical to me as condition and maintenance. Both cars are superior to the Challenger or Charger in my opinion.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Always been a Ford family for trucks and "fun" cars.

 

[ISUStrEngr]

I'm having fun with this. Not much more than your price range In my opinion, tinkering with or repairing a "toy" car like this myself is part of the appeal of owning one.

 

[cowboycurtis]

I was in Steamboat Colorado a few years back and they had a mustang show going on downtown. Had some neat cars and one with an ISU license plate bracket.

 

[BillyP1988Clone]

Throughout my years I've had a '69 Camaro RS 350 (My favorite), 72 RS Camaro and an 82 Z28 Camaro with T-Tops. The 82 Z28 had torque converter bolt issues, they would get loose over time and have to be replaced.

 

[dmclone]

I remember buying a new 1989? Firebird Formula. All black so the first thing I did was take it to the car wash. The T-Tops leaked from mile 10 going forward. The dealer "They all do that". This is probably why I didn't buy another domestic for like 30 years.

 

[demoncore1031]

Gotta go with the '69 GTO Judge.

 

[ClonesFTW]

I had a Mustang GT 6-speed in my early 20's - was a very fun car to drive until I literally got stuck in my own driveway one winter and decided that was the end of my RWD experience in Iowa.

 

[Bubbahotep]

I've got a 2007 Shelby GT, manual, fun to drive. Also have a 92 Camaro, bought it for the wife, has t-tops, automatic, V-8, nice cruiser. I like them both, but I would never get 4th generation Camaro, because they are just fugly.

 

[Cyrealist]

Mopar

I'd love to have a Coronet R/T or a SuperBee. For the OP's question, my preference would be a 3rd Gen Camaro. I like the looks and it could be bought at a price where you could drive it rather than just store it.