again, you’ll never know really. too many variables to just guess what went on. if you really want to just “guess” then think of it this way: mustang owner has car for ~3 days, this kid has his car for what 2-3 yrs? in that regard then yea, i can see the neon being far enough ahead, he’s way more acclimated to his car and has less chance of mis-shifting / bogging etc
see my point? gotta play devils advocate and look at both sides. yea its a shitty situation, but you can’t judge what you don’t know