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2010-2014 Saleen Mustang For the SN10 platform California-built 2010 SMS 460 and 460X, the 2011-12 SMS 302, and 2013-14 Saleen 4V, SC, SSC and 351.
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View Poll Results: Which Saleen Mustang would you like to own?
2012 Saleen S302 SC coupe - if it were offered 6 23.08%
2012 SMS 302 SC coupe 6 23.08%
2009 Saleen S302 Extreme coupe 14 53.85%
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Default Which Saleen would you like to own?
I'm just curious what SALEEN would you rather own, not considering price, but design, styling and handling and power.

1. 2012 Saleen coupe(supercharged) if it were offered
2. 2012 SMS supercharged coupe
3. 2009 Saleen Extreme coupe

Hopefully when I have enough, I would like to own a coupe...but I can't decide.

btw...I want first dibs on your 302 Extreme "EXTREME302" when or if you're ready to let her go! Hopefully the timing will be right..LOL.
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I'd take the 2012 SMS supercharged coupe, only because of Steve.
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Any Extreme coupe. S302 for sure.
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S302.. Last of the Real Saleens..
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2012 SMS Supercharged coupe without a doubt!

I don't care much for the "Saleen" 2010+ designs.....2009 and older I like.
If the car is a 2010+ it has to be an SMS!
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2SS Camaro.
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09 Extreme. The 2012 Saleen looks horrible, and for some reason the new body style just doesn't do it for me.
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2SS Camaro.
Dodge Challenger SRT. Oh, wait...sorry, just reread the post and realized that wasn't a choice on the list of three SALEENS to choose from. My bad. I apologize. In that case I will go with the 2009 Saleen Extreme Coupe.
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2008 S302E. Of course, I am biased I know such minor details can be easily changed, but I prefer the full-size window banner of the '08s, rather than the small banner of the '09s. Hows that for not-picking?

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S302 for sure
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I'm kinda partial to the looks of the 07. So I'd say 2007 Extream speedster.
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2012 Saleen S302SC - Hands down the best looking of the New Era (2010+ Stangs)
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120762610543

And its now actually for sale on Ebay !! I wish I had funds now to but this one and add Speedlabs new blower on it !!!











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Oh Gawd those 2010+ Saleens are fugly!
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Saleen12c, I'll let you know, but it would take a lot for me to sell her. BTW, do I get a vote here?
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201* SMS 351 would be my vote... if possible

otherwise i say 2012 SMS 302 Supercharged
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I'd take the 2012 SMS supercharged coupe, only because of Steve.
i don t get it.
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i don t get it.
That's because the SMS line is perceived to be the correct path of the Saleen heritage tree since they are built by Steve Saleen. However my opinion is the look of them are not flattering, it feels that they rushed the astetics of them and hence why it looks like the body parts don't do the car justice. The rear end in the SMS is FUGLY (I thought I would use the great new word used earlier on this post :b )
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My vote is for the 2012 Saleen for me it has to be white.

Cheap plug i am looking for a white 2005-2007 Saleen coupe.
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I'm sure you just forgot to add it to the list ... definitely you want a fox coupe next :D:D
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That's because the SMS line is perceived to be the correct path of the Saleen heritage tree since they are built by Steve Saleen. However my opinion is the look of them are not flattering, it feels that they rushed the astetics of them and hence why it looks like the body parts don't do the car justice. The rear end in the SMS is FUGLY (I thought I would use the great new word used earlier on this post :b )
most of us have saleens and love them but must these be a path..thats all im saying.

good luck to both companies and lets see what the future turns out..
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TECHCO INTAKE,ESCORT 9500CI
PIONEER AVH-P8400BH
CARDINALE ENGINEERING FRONT SPLITTER
UPR STRUT CAPS
FORGESTAR F14 MATTE BLACK RIMS
QTP ELECTRIC CUTOUTS
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MESH HOOD INSERTS,281 LOWER MESH GRILLE
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I'll vote for either an 2007 S281 Extreme or the 2008 S302 Extreme, both in a custom Saleen color. The 2007 since they were still produced in California and feature all the original Phil Frank/Steve Saleen design elements.

The 2008 for it being a natural progression and still features most of the original Phil Frank/Steve Saleen design elements (minus spine design seat covers).

Next would be any of the 2010 SMS 460s, 2011 SMS 302s, or 2012 Black Label Mustangs.
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Saleen12c, I'll let you know, but it would take a lot for me to sell her. BTW, do I get a vote here?
Lol! Thanks.. Yes vote.. But I know what it'll be.
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the yellow one. Can I get it in red
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My vote would be for the 351x...lool but I drove the Extreme 302 and it was bad ***... that would be my choice, on your list... of course I loved the new edge S351 speedster....
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Sure hope that car was tuned right. Mine wasn't.
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It was that black press car, 01 I think and it felt like a bit more than 620 HP...lol
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2012 Saleen S302SC - Hands down the best looking of the New Era (2010+ Stangs)

Awesome car, for sure!
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Sorry guys, no hard feelings after I race you all in my S7.
Second choice would probably be a Dark Horse, Victory Blue Speedster, or Beryllium Orange Speedster followed by an SSC.

The two I would not care for would be the 2009 (the one where a splitter, wheels, and decals were added) and the Hollywood Homicide Edition. The HH is a decent looking car and all, but I am not a huge fan of the larger graphics. JMHO.
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