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Old 09-16-2019, 02:56 PM
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Default It is all opinion

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Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
I went through the same process.
We have a lux SUV so all we needed was a basic convertible.

One criteria was the car had to have a reasonable back seat to accommodate our 45 pound Dalmatian.

Had two finalists. The Mustang convertible and the Camaro.
Ruled out the Camaro as it is just too big with poor visibility.

We are waiting for the 2020 mustang with the 10 speed transmission and V-8 motor.....I have never not had a V-8 motor.....ever.

Good luck.
To me combining a 10 speed transmission with a V8 does not seem to make sense. More cylinders assuming the same horse power gives you more torque. As one time cars like Cadillac and Lincolns were sold with V12 and V16 engines They were difficult if no impossible to stall with a standard transmission. V8s were a good choice with 3 sped automatics. Today usual automatics are 4-6 speeds gears. Slippage allows smooth shifts. A 10 speed-all shifts will be slight changes-no big changes. Shifts should be less noticeable. I would carefully research required servicing, expected life and cost of a rebuild. I would question why you want this car. Zooming around? I know, or knew two people who literally lost their heads by rolling a convertible.