G37 3,445 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Considering it seems how popular of a class this seems to be for crew events, decided I'd look into one prior to the High Life Update. Wanted to get some feed back for those that have/use them. I have little experience with them myself despite being in over 700 races. From my understanding the Ruiner seems like the one to set lap times with (from material I've read) due to it having more of a sports car feel with traction in the corners at a slight loss of top speed. What I'm also finding is that the Ruiner can easily be knocked around when bumped apparently. The Dominator seems to be a solid go to choice. The Gauntlet seems to be a strong choice as well, having a bit more stability and traction than the Dominator. Would you agree or recommend: Ruiner > Gauntlet > Dominator? What are your thoughts and experience with these cars? I plan to try them out for myself and then make a decision but I wanted some group feedback too. Thanks. Edited April 13, 2014 by G37 Quote "If you ride like lightning, you're gonna crash like thunder." - The Place Between The Pines Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge 7,265 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Gauntlet. But my favorite is the Phoenix. Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN-MLB 2,583 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Personally, I prefer the Gauntlet. Not only do I think it looks better, but I believe it has better acceleration than the others. It seems to handle better than the Ruiner, but maybe I'm just used to it. I've owned all of these cars at one point, but the Gauntlet was my first car, and I have one for each of my characters. The Dominator was ok too, and some might prefer it overall, but I'm still a Gauntlet man through and through. Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matusware 608 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 well i can recommend Gauntlet and Dominator (if i must choose) they arent so bad at cornering, ofc they are muscle cars so they arent exactly rockets, Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newyork-nightmare 698 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I like the Phoenix, only because I had two of them in real life. I freaked when I saw one down near the docks. 1 Quote "You have enemies? good, that means you stood up for something in your life" Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,404 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Gauntlet, much more traction Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHatched 12,123 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Gaunlet is the better one IMO, but I use the Sabre Turbo. I like the looks and it is capable of winning with somebody else driving. 1 Quote The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's to late to stop reading it. Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,198 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I love the Dominator for the looks. I made mine as a Mustang GT500 look alike. The Gauntlet has slightly better specs but I prefer the look of the Dominator. And I still got first place in the crew challenge with my Dominator Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssracingn2 935 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I have the ruiner and dominator in my garage I have them for there looks however thought anything trading in the dominator for the Gauntlet. Quote http://www.gta-stats.com/player/image/medium_1.units_0.platI_1.plat_2/custom.stats_races_ratio.stats_dm_ratio.crime_kills_players_headshots.crime_kdr_players.other_vehicles_speed/ssracingn2.jpg Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The putnonpain 14 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 You should get both the gauntlet and dominator. Use the gauntlet for tracks that have a lot of turns and the dominator for long straights and very few turns. Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumdig 957 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I love the Dominator for the looks. I made mine as a Mustang GT500 look alike. The Gauntlet has slightly better specs but I prefer the look of the Dominator. And I still got first place in the crew challenge with my Dominator I'm sorry Fido, the gauntlet is back on top. I just haven't posted the time yet. With that said, I'm a gauntlet man. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,404 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Dominator is the faster car at high speed but that's if you can keep it in a straight line, same with all muscle cars they are affraid of the slightest bend. I've been using Dominator for the crew challenge but after that I'll sell and get Gauntlet back I'm sorry Fido, the gauntlet is back on top. I just haven't posted the time yet. With that said, I'm a gauntlet man. Fido turns on PS3 with his winning face on . Edited April 13, 2014 by DavidCore89 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumdig 957 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Fido turns on PS3 with his winning face on . Funny story, I actually tried to find a dominator for the challenge; looked a few times over the course of two days. In the end...the gauntlet is on top (until Fido reads this) 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolabear101 5 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 i prefer the dominator. it looks better than all the other muscle cars (although my opinion, i am a huge mustang fan), and it is just slightly slower than the gauntlet. if you are good then the slight difference wont matter. Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,198 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Whaaaaaaaat? I'm not at home until tomorrow evening so I can't try to beat your time now. But I won't rest until I beat you ! This challenge is mine Bro ! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumdig 957 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Whaaaaaaaat? I'm not at home until tomorrow evening so I can't try to beat your time now. But I won't rest until I beat you ! This challenge is mine Bro ! I enjoy your determination! Sounds like me... Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G37 3,445 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Went with the Gauntlet, just felt better overall. Even though the Ruiner is actually quite nice and I can see it setting lap times, I felt like it would get pushed around too much in a full race. I'm hoping this game gets some more muscle cars in the future and low riders. Only downside to the Gauntlet is absolutely no customization options, but at least its' headlights are super bright lol. Quote "If you ride like lightning, you're gonna crash like thunder." - The Place Between The Pines Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,404 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Went with the Gauntlet, just felt better overall. Even though the Ruiner is actually quite nice and I can see it setting lap times, I felt like it would get pushed around too much in a full race. I'm hoping this game gets some more muscle cars in the future and low riders. Only downside to the Gauntlet is absolutely no customization options, but at least its' headlights are super bright lol. Yeah it could do with some visual mods. Ruiner is fast in a straight line, probably the fastest out of the muscle cars at top speed. When I used to attend some meets and drags, I used to keep up with and pass many sports cars in the Ruiner. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schleemil 7 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) To see the top speed or handling. Here are the stats of every vehicle: http://m.ign.com/wikis/gta-5/Vehicles Edited April 13, 2014 by Schleemil 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locust_cnd 166 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 i have both a ruiner and a dominator thinking of switchin up the ruiner for gauntlet though Quote Future is nothing but a series of probability Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/1266-looking-for-a-muscle-car/#findComment-17429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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