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Riding in the new 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost, an exercise in nimblicity

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The Vette numbers aren't surprising to me. I've seen many C5 Vettes break 30 in the real world. I've seen my share of 4th gen Z28 Camaros approach 30 with the manual, and I got 27 on average out of my 87 IROC.
 
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I heard about GM having more recalls. What is going on with GM lately, it seems all there cars have had a recall this year.
 
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I heard about GM having more recalls. What is going on with GM lately, it seems all there cars have had a recall this year.

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I find it very sad & it's going to be very expensive 4 GM 4>Sure I guess the good news is that it will keep the GM Service Dept busy & employed. I sure hope that GM improves & takes care of their customer's or they will lose them 4>Real....
 
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I thought my Camaro would get better gas mileage than it does. Granted on a highway, it's perfectly fine, but my usual stop and go to work only nets me about 17 mpgs lol

Granted, I don't live far enough from work to actually care about my gas mileage, but I did think it would be a touch better.

With the GM recalls, I think they were getting a lot of flack a few years ago about their cheap interiors, and less standard options, etc. I really feel like they stepped up their game some in those aspects, now they cut corners in a few different spots and it was a very very poor choice lol
 
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Admin `Mike, you should be getting better MPG's ?
The company 2012 Caddy CTS that Space gets 2 drive averages 22.4 & it's a 3.6L, automatic... (the company keeps records on all company rides) It's a lease ride.

I got 2 drive it a few times & it's a super ride & had no problems > & is a powerful engine 4 what it is





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I hate to say it, but I'm seriously considering a Nissan Titan for my next truck. I don't like the styling of the newer (07 and up) Chevys, and all these recalls have me a little uneasy of a newer GM. If I get a GM it'll be an older 3/4 ton, but a newer Titan can tow almost 10,000 lbs. Heck, an 05+ Frontier can tow as much, if not more, than my Suburban.
 


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