RoadflyTV - 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Road Test & Review
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 review and road test by hosts: Ross Rapoport and Emme Hall.
Vehicle: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Hosts: Ross Rapoport, Emme Hall
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Love it! I bought one just like it 8 days ago. Same color. Recaro seats, torsen differential. Very smooth, very fast. Just as smooth and controllable at 130 as it is at 60. 130 is the fastest that I have had it, but was running out of road, so I had to back off. Sounds even better with the restrictor plates out of the side exhaust. getting TracKey next week!
This is absolutely the best roadfly review to date! Thanks for keeping it candid and honest.
This was a good review. There is no reason to speak on the Boss 302's rivals since they don't exist at this level of price. Emme & Ross did a good job presenting the Boss 302.
Really enjoyed the dual review format and discussion at the end - well done everyone!!
Really liked Emme Hall's review... Excellent detailed explanations on anything she criticized about the car, so any die-hard Boss fans can't complains since she always uses sensible logical and strong arguments to back up her comments!
Ok so watching this in Nov 2022 and my 2013 Boss 302 is holding it's value nicely, gets lots of thumbs up and predicting value will only climb. I have the "gotta have it green color" sticks out like a sore thumb and not seen one this color in the huge town of Houston. A very special unique car built by Ford racing at it's finest. Never be another like it for a long, long time.
got a red boss 302 here in denton, and there’s a guy with an orange one in dallas lol
Thanks for the reply Emme. Yes, you pointed out what the Boss doesn't have in expected amenities, forewarning potential cross-over buyers what they won't get in the way of new gadgets. It should almost go unmentioned and be a "feature" that it doesn't have these "not for the track" gizmos.One should never expect these things in a factory built race car. The 2013 Boss will have a few new track gadgets. Look forward to your time behind the wheel in the upcoming video. Bet you had a ton of fun!!
i agree with you some what. a challenger srt8 with a 6 speed manual of course, is capable of beating a boss 302 mustang, provided with a driver who knows what they are doing. As far as the sound of a challenger, you're absolutely correct. the sound of a challenger is literally music to my ears. the comparison you have about the challenger and the harley davidson is spot on. the challenger isnt all about numbers. its appreciated on a different level.
what the fuck is all this hate for the 302???! Its fucking pure muscles and its freaking beautiful!!!
i think you can ajust the steepness of the backsupport of your seat so you can have your feet close to the clutch while your armes are further away from the steering wheel although this does mean that you are in a more laying possition than a sitting position
Finally the review has come out. Come on Roadfly, the time it took between the teaser video and the review was ridiculous. Good video though!
@bottomlayer Worst case, the Boss 302 runs 50K with options and markup. The first 2012 Boss off the assembly line went for 5k over but the M3's 55k base price is for the 4dr without the 19" wheels, sticky rubber, widetrack, lowered suspension, DSC or ECD... all the things you need to keep up with the reg Mustang GT w/ Brembos/gears. That M3 runs 69K.
I heard that the mustang V6, GT and the BOSS have manual transmission issues and the govt. (NHTSA) is investigating and a recall is around the corner. The GT 500 does not have transmission issues cause it uses a different manual transmission (tremec 6 speed).
Very honest review of the Boss from both sides of the fence(male/female), but I don't think Emme really "gets'' what the Boss is all about. It is spartan and stripped of extras that come at a higher price. The Boss is not a luxury car like an M3 (and cheaper too). It is a purpose-built track car for the street. Need more actual testing in the video too. Perhaps that will follow. Overall, good!
if you want nav, bluetooth, backup camera, or "kickin" stereo system add them to the checklist when you buy the car....
You two are funny, I liked how comfortable you are in front of the camera. Shorty McShortistein??? Hahahahaha!!!
BTW, the car... of course you buy it if you can... a race car you can actually drive easily on the street, what else would you want? Take it to the drag strip and win, take it to the road course or solo event and win, all the time having fun and not using tons of fuel. I am in love with this car.
Nice review guys! I always enjoy your videos :) Keep up the good work!
Great video! You two should tag team every review from here on out.
the mustang has always been a favorite of mine. but why is ford so set in that rear suspension? how much better would it be with an independent rear?
@toastedbum He tested the Si Coupe a week or two ago. It's in editing now. It'll be a couple of weeks before it's posted due to our backlog.
-Charlie@RoadflyTV
Good review by both.
As for the X barvin LS, its painted no Chrome...You forgot to mention it has 5 way adjustable dampers on shocks.
To the guy who said the 03-04 COBRA had independent rear suspension and was faster, he coulndt be more wrong this suspension is setup better the the COBRA and is faster. This car handles better then the M3 which Motortrend proved and still can go to dragstrip.that's why Ford stayed with solid axel.
Awesome review! I can't get enough of the Boss
even though the msrp for BOSS 302 is around $40,000, most dealerships are selling it for $50,000+
@kfr19 Hahaha. The video was so long we had to leave it out but it will be in the Boss autocross video we shot as a blooper. Along with some other very funny bloopers. Hopefully the autocross video will be ready in a few days. :-)
-Charlie@RoadflyTV
Great review, but where was the car? I heard a lot of talk, but never saw the car actually speed up or leave the parking lot.
@mir2fast4u In regards to price yes. In regards to performance not really that big of difference on track or 0-60. It is more of a drivers race. For almost half the price of an M3 and great collectibility of the Boss 302 in the future, its a great option for many. I am also a M3 fan but the Boss really offers up something at its price point that can not be ignored.
I think the Boss 302 is fantastic against the ZL1, even though of the 47hp, and the 733lb difference. The Boss 302 makes 416rwhp, and the supercharged ZL1 makes 463rwhp. Give the 302 a tune and a new brake kit, and it could match the ZL1 in power, and handling.
They have done it. On a road course the ZL-1 is slightly faster, but the boss wins on the strip. Boss also has 100 hp less
Ross: In that outfit you look like what Tarantino said about Travolta and Jackson in Pulp Fiction at the Bonnie Situation scene. Hot car by the way!
figures a woman would complain about the interior. its a fucking boss, its meant for the track. if you want heated seats and touch screen navigation buy the GT instead of the boss.
Ross loves that cross-legged standing position lol . in every video
@roadflytv Hi, can you tell me which colours are avaiable for the boss 302?
Thanks
Does it come with the Shaker 500 Sound system, or something different? She mentioned the stereo is not that great..
FANTASTIC REVIEW
more team reviews!
yea and euro cars need to have a 100k + price tag to even keep up with a 30k american car
Screw the radio the sound of the car is what I want to listen!! :)
very nice review you both.
Now this is a really great car, I wish ford would make it more user comfortable like the lady was explaining, She nailed it. The steering cannot be pulled/adjusted near to the chest or further from the chest..something short people will have a problem with since is manual they have to keep shifting. U dont wanna drive like you are biting a steering. Another thing is the quality of the interior plus other things like back up cameras etc..Am sure if they add all this the price might be over 48k
it's made to go fast and corner fast not for comfort. Like she said they put the money into speed and performance which is fine with me.
@@bbhoustontx agree
Ross didn't mention any Nissan cars like the mighty GTR or 370Z???
Actually, I have to disagree that not having nav or bluetooth is a bad thing...in a car like this, I would like to cut down on distractions and pay attention to my driving. all too often, people get hung up on gadgets, which is fine, except for a purpose-built car like this. You buy this car to drive- if you want nav, get a Tom Tom or something similar..just my 2 cents. I'd like to see a review of the optional Trac-Key sometime in the future.
These cars aren't exactly fuel sippers, but they aren't getting 10 miles to the gallon like they did in the 60's. Too bad it's news for you that muscle cars are more technology based now.
Does ANYONE know what this song is??
I've heard it on another video & no one knew.__.
@criscros7 Well mustang in europe is also way more expensive. It is about 50k €. That is around 65k in US currency. And you are overpricing golf in Germany. Golf R with 271 HP and DSG gearbox is 31k € in Germany. That is about 40k $.
Great review from both reviewers but I feel I have to make the joke "how many reviewers does it take to review a mustang?" LOL!! Emmy just had to pick on Ross and his vertical challange-ness LOL!!
so you start off in first gear, and it's like, "RAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!"
Also, "I don't like being so close to the steering wheel, but I would also like to be able to push the clutch all the way in.. so that's the option I chose."
Oh really? because here I thought you were going to drive the car without using the clutch...
Now that I have my ranting and quotes out of the way, I absolutely love the boss, and it will only get better from here! can't wait to test drive one of these!!
I'm here in 2024 thinking about getting a Boss 302 😆
What? You put Emme and Ross together and you don't report a Ross Rapoport Capacity Rating? :)
keep the duos coming.
if this car had the styling of a shelby it would be the car for me
Y U NO TAKE OFF TRACTION CONTROL?
GREAT CAR .... GREAT REVIEW !!!!
@bryanaguirre41 This will be most Porsche's out there, except the really high end ones. What the heck are you thinking?
emme did a good review of the interior
Emme, You look "Kick-Ass" in the Boss! Girl! You ROCK!!!
Love this car..but it's not for someone looking for a Lotus Elise or BMW 1M. An M3 I'd agree with though.
love Emme's voice.
The actual price people pay may very well end up comparing to an M3 sedan, with all the crazy dealer markups
Where do you get that number from?
Best review you guys have ever done. love to the car too. i would let Emme beat me in a race too. a very lucky Dodge owner out there ;) cant believe this car gets 26mpg really makes it an everyday driver which i dont think the Challenger srt or the gt500 are
What happened to Jesse Lang?
Dodge Viper, Corvette, Shelby GT500,etc. All are more kick ass than most European cars. Interesting enough, Europeans claim themselves to be rich and superior, however they're the ones in the worst situation, their cars aren't selling much and American automakers are outselling them big time. Why? Because America is making a come back with their cars, way better than before. Back up your arguments rather than saying one outdated point.
You do realize that you don't pay anything to maintain the m3 for the first 3 years, and have the option of extended 5yr 100k warranty that covers everything except the tires.
@1vdn992 ok, your kinda right :-/ the M3 is a gas guzzler, i have to admit. But I'm not talking about pure performance or racetrack capability, my comment was on the overall quality of the car. The difference in the cockpit are huge!The M3 is a good performance car, but it is a well done car overall aswell. If you pay a "little" bit more, you get hifi entertainment, state of the art navigation, active and passive safety features and much more. So imho you cannot really compare those two
why would he even think of comparing this to the Z06?? its decent yes, corvette grand sport or z51 contender, maybe, but it does not compare to the z06 by any means.
I personally cant wait until the first quarter of 2012 for the ZL1 Camaro...its gonna put this Boss and the gt500 in the stone age.
Re 3:38 to 4:13
Pull handle that allows you to recline. Also known as, "gangsta lean." Not sure if it's a good look for a female though. ;)
It's a direct reflection of who we are. Only women, nerds, and gay dudes drive A golf and I just pegged you to be gay. I'm an insightfully good judge of character!
@khunopie you know what the word "inappropriate" means right?
is it me, or when i think of this car, i'm comparing it with porcshe 911 gt3...both quite similar, what a great achievement
Havent started playing, but finally! And why was Emma driving? I'll watch the vid now.
good car, lots of value for a track car.
2013 boss has all of the Bluetooth navigation features that were lacking
itsthefreemind, I moved from an M3 to a Boss. Simply more fun.
Fed Ex field in the background, this was shot in Maryland
Looks like when kids, Amme always finished the food on the table, and Ross never did!
Ross and Emme are the Sonny and Cher automotive journalism! The big question is: Will their daughter grow up to be a dude?
the MPG is just amazing...
I wanna see a Camaro ZL1 vs the Boss 302 thatd be something to see
@BRONST0N y not just a shelby? you get all that for an extra 6000
Roadfly should run a raffle. All who buy a $5 ticket would get a chance to win this car. Hey, does the Boss come in any other color?
the vett is the only car that u guys can depend on for right now
is Ross allergic to wearing pants? or regular shoes?
i mean there in the garage/shop getting fixed i know alot of people who had euro cars and they wernt that reliable i know alot of people thing american cars arent reliable but i havent had a problem with them just keep them maintain
yea i know i wasent saying the boss cost 30k
PLEASE do a review on the 2013 SHELBY GT500!
she needs to realize the boss isnt suppose to have bluetooth and shit all the shit is gone to make it lighter
Ross, what do you drive?
If your buying a Mustang and want a backup camera to come with it, you need to learn how to drive before you buy a Mustang. If you cant park, you sure as fuck dont deserve this peice of engineering beauty.
Mustang is Boss!
@roadflytv Maybe Emme missed the point of the Boss's simplicity. Even so, today's gadgets wil be obsolete in a couple years and the aftermarket has way better amps/drivers/subwoofers than what any car maker offers, for a fraction of the cost.
If prices are the same, or just closer to price, he's taking the M3
Because a golf gti can keep up with this thing lol. Btw the lotus has a toyota engine and vauxhall is a division of general motors.
Looks like FedEx Field in the background, fuck that all about the Dallas Cowboys.. but nice video lol
Dont compare it to a zo6
still, would rather get M3 or C63 over this, cuz they have more than just an engine and fast acceleration
yea the plain 5.0 mustang starts at 30k and it is faster than the m3 only my alittle
Great car... Thinking of getting one
Emme is hot
@ 2:58. ummmmmm im pretty sure if anyone's gonna buy a boss, they're most likely gonna buy it just to have some fun with it. this car doesn't need anything TOO fancy in it. personally i would love it in very aspect if i had it
Ross may be a Shorty McShorterstein, but he's also a Cutie McCutiestein as well. Can we have him do a review without his shirt? ;)
Don't think you can check some of those boxes tell 2013
I find it pretty funny that they talk about the 302 being a special car (which it is), and Ross stands there in his 'just-got-outta-bed' clothes while Emme is dressed nicely... I also disagree with Emme--the interior is nice; the tech may be lacking, but that isn't part of the "interior" per se. Either way, too much talking, not enough actual driving (other than circles in the parking lot), even after you talk about the wet-weather performance... show me!