What I drive when I don't drive exotics

I get this question a lot.

Let's be real, it's unrealistic to drive only exotics all the time and everywhere.

I've found myself in the absence of Monster ever since I got back from the States. It was in the shop for some paint job. The previous owner drove it without ppf and the rock chips downgraded its cool, so I was eager to get that fixed and used the opportunity while I was away to get it done. Unfortunately for some of you, the customisation of the new stickers took longer than expected. Yeah, the stickers are back and staying for good. I saw Monster without stickers and that plain green just isn't working for my taste. My Stickers is back now and he's complete once again.

But what did I drive when Monster was away and the summer traffic wast just too nuts to take out an icon like Paris? My Mustang GT.

And, yes, my hair is back to OEM dark blonde. Fake blonde is finally gone

I love this car, I wrote about it multiple times, if you're new here - this is my GT and the car I learned on how to drive. The very first car I bought after I got my driver's licence. It's my home on wheels and the car that represents me fully. I'm a Stang girl.

If you ask me which car I'm taking in case of a zombie apocalypse, the answer would be the Mustang. I'd feel sorry for leaving the rest behind, but Stanggy (its nickname) is my ride or die. I don't feel complete or safe when this car isn't around. And it's only away to get its annual service and tire changes. I would much rather have it parked outside and exposed to the elements, than store it away in private garage (like some of the cars). I NEED it with me.

I'm about to start my 6th year with it. Even though I drive other cars, I still manage to put ~15.000 km on it per year. Believe it or not, it's my main winter daily, too. It sure is the only Mustang I spot out and about in the deep winter months.

As the Mustang name becomes more and more popular in Bulgaria, we're beginning to witness some crazy and deadly crashes with them. I've said this before and I'll say it again - you just don't get this car. It's NOT a performance car, it's a MUSCLE CAR. And being a muscle car, it comes with all of its limitations.

It doesn't enjoy sudden changes, it thrives on a consistent and chill driving style. You must always require only 1 thing from it when turning, which is to turn! You can't ask from it to slow down while turning or to speed up while turning. This rule can be applied to all RWD cars, but the Mustang is incredibly sensitive to overwhelming. That's when shit will 100% hit the fan or the tree. Another sensitivity - this car doesn't enjoy high speed. Anything above 160km/h will make it nervous, especially on a road that isn't really straight. Due to its very soft suspension, you can't rely on the feedback either. The car feels like it's floating, to be frank. And if you add another sudden element on the road like a bump - you're in the tree. There's no way around this, they're built like this - you either accept it or you don't and buy something else. The Mustang is not a fan of any type of sudden changes. You can't drive it the same way you drive a Merc or bimmer. We all have seen crashes with Mustangs exiting cars and coffee meetups. It can happen to anyone, but not really. Yet another specific of this car - you don't floor it from 0. In best cases, you've reached 40-50km/h before flooring it. And you still have to be wary it can snap. They do snap. Mine has snapped twice and I regained control both times. It happens quickly and suddenly and may catch you unprepared. You either stay calm and regain control when the fishtailing happens, or you don't. And we all know what will happen when you don't. While the 5th gen was the last with solid axle, the 6th gen is prone to fishtailing, too, not at the same frequency, but it can happen. If you're new to RWD, you might also confuse a power slide for a drift. This is another instance incidents can and will occur. My driving style includes controlled power slides and drifting here and there, but both are entirely under my control and I make sure I won't drive into a crowd. Or a car. I understand why a lot of you won't like the Mustang when you take all of its imperfections into consideration for the European roads. I get it. But because it was my first car, it taught me to respect it and that's something I apply now to every car I sit in. I'm never greater than the machine, instead I try to be one with it. To sync and commit to all of its quirks and features. The Mustang is happy when someone like this is behind the wheel and it will deliver memorable drives for generations. It's a fantastic car in the right hands. Last but not least, mine is as stock as a Mustang can be. I only added a Borla exhaust to amplify its personality and the naturally-aspirated V8. It does wake up the neighbours, I made some enemies because of it, but I love it. They drive EVs and will never appreciate the smile a cold start can put on a face. If you have any questions about the Mustang GT, or if you're considering getting yourself one, feel free to contact me. I'm always happy to talk about it and what makes it great.