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The Ford Mustang 2016 prices range from $22,770 for the basic trim level Coupe Fastback 2.3 GTDI to $40,590 for the top of the range Convertible GT 5.0 V8.
It seems to me that they're quite different cars; the Golf R is an under-the-radar raider, the Mustang an in-your-face statement. If you want an exhilarating drive on those weekends away go for the Golf, if you want a more leisurely fun drive with a high look-at-me factor go for the Mustang. For my money I would choose the Mustang. There is talk of a twin-turbo Mustang coming as a GT500 Shelby in 2018, possibly with a 5.2-litre V8. Not sure if it would make to Australia.
If you don’t want a convertible, which rules out the MX-5 as my easy first pick, then the 86 is the car for driving enjoyment on a reasonable budget. But don’t overlook its Subaru twin, the BRZ, which is my choice of the two. Both get The Tick, having shared our Car of the Year award.
When we rang Ford we were told that Ford is indeed trying to increase its supply of Mustangs following the strong reaction to the car from the Australian car buying public. Some of those cars might come from those allocated to the UK, but it depends on where the UK is in its launch program, so you can't say it will be the expense of the UK market. It also depends on the availability of right-hand drive parts when Ford needs them if they want more cars sooner than planned.