EricJ17 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Hi all! Nearly 5 years ago I asked what would be a good car for a beginner that’s not a Miata. Someone recommended a New Edge Mustang and it took 4 years but I finally bought one last year. I didn’t make it on the track but I had some fun on the street in the car. Long story short, while I liked the car, I bought the wrong one. I wound up getting it for $3500 and the car had a little bit of surface rust but due to circumstances the car saw a little salt this winter and is now noticeably much more rusty. Unfortunately it needs just about every single wear item replaced, and I just can’t bring myself to spend that amount of money on a rusty car that I’m not certain won’t need more serious work in the future. So that brings me to the question in my title! I wouldn’t mind another, better New Edge, but I honestly don’t fit great in it and I hate the driver ergonomics. I’m 6’3 and all legs. I do, however, love the v8, rwd and manual. I also can’t pass up good value. I want a c5. I think it’s the perfect formula for the street, but is it good for the track for a complete beginner? My only experience is about 7 or so autocrosses and the c5 would be more power than any car I’ve driven even on the street. Also, I’ve never sat in one so I can’t be 100% certain the driving position will suit me better (input from a taller c5 driver would be appreciated!). The only other car on my list is the 350z which seems like a good value as well, but a little tougher to work on and not nearly as much fun on the street. If anyone has any input on this I would appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t500hps Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I race a mustang but my initial HPDE car was a 500hp Dodge Charger. The reality is a lower HP car will actually teach you faster/better but the C5 makes a great track car. Like any car, make sure you research/know what needs upgrades for track use (probably brake pads/rotors/fluid to start.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder84 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 So did you end up going for a C5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ17 Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Apologies on the late reply. I did not get a c5. Drove a really clean c5 in August and even at 60k miles it was rattling around like crazy. I want a car that’s a good street car and a good beginner track car, but the c5 is not as good of a street car as I thought. Not super engaging to drive, but even on a quick test drive I could tell it would be good on the track. Steering was direct, but didn’t have great feel and the car was pretty quick, but didn’t necessarily feel too fast. I did fit like a glove though. I’ve decided to wait until the spring for a car, and I will either just be getting a cheap car that has good driving dynamics like a focus svt, or a nicer car like an e46 330 depending on how much I want to spend. Neither of which is great on the street, but neither car would be rattling like crazy which really bugs me on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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