Lets talk about import vs. domestic

[Makaveli]

I'm the owner of an import. I came across this site by chance and I found many of you talking trash about imports. I understand that this is a Mustang board so I wasn't too shocked.

I'm not going to lie, I don't like Mustangs. I believe they are ugly and they are not as fast as you Mustang owners make them out to be. I never really liked Ford because I have had bad expericances driving them and they are not trustworthy.

You guys use terms like "ricers" and "rice rockets" to describe imports, which is not only stupid, but also racist.

So Mustangs are pretty fast stock, right? Well not fast, lets say quick. So what?? It takes no skill what-so-ever to buy a car and drive it stock. Some people would much rather take an ordinary car, fast or not, and modify it to be fast and look good. Maybe you guys think your better than import drivers because you spend a few grand buying a fast car, but anyone can do that. It takes skill and money to swap an engine, or install a tubro kit. It takes our own time and sweat to mold and fit body kits and put performance parts on. My grandma can go out and buy a Mustang, I don't think she could modify an import though. I KNOW that my import will beat an stock GT in a race.

Now I'm not trying to diss your personal preference - everyone can do whatever they want to their ride. If somone adds a big muffler that you claim sounds like a "fart" or "dying bumblebee" maybe they like it and they do it just for performance. If someone wants a huge metal wing, let them have it in peace!

I know you think the import scene is just a phase and will die down soon, but the truth is, after many years the "American Muscle" phase is finally over and its time to move on. Muscle cars were big a few years ago, but that time is over and modified cars are now taking over. It's not "Fast and the Furious" that started this, modified imports have been big for a while, and its getting bigger.

Thats my 2 cents for you guys, I just wanted to get it off my chest.