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2002 American Sports Coupe Comparison Photos

From the Archive: Roughly $25,000 will buy you a Chevy Monte Carlo SS, a Ford Mustang GT, or a Dodge Stratus R/T. But which is worth your time and money?

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From the Archive: So you want to narrow the choices in the $25,000 all-American coupe sweepstakes? Well, here they are—all three of 'em.

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2002 chevrolet monte carlo ss
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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS interior

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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8-liter V-6 engine

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2002 Dodge Stratus R/T

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2002 Dodge Stratus R/T

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2002 Dodge Stratus R/T

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2002 Dodge Stratus R/T interior

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2002 Dodge Stratus R/T 3.0-liter V-6 engine

2002 ford mustang gt
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2002 Ford Mustang GT

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2002 Ford Mustang GT

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2002 Ford Mustang GT interior

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