2015 Spy Shots
10/28/13, 02:59 PM
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Oh come on, is it "taking credit for?" It's pretty obvious from the watermarks who took the photos; given that I did copy the photo from M6G I can't fault them for wanting to take advantage of the opportunity to advertise. 
10/28/13, 08:29 PM
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You'll wish you waited.
We just purchased an F150, and I took the chance to have a really good look at the front of the Ford Fusion, and felt pretty good about my '14 (and I felt even better about it when I peeled out of the dealer's lot).
But- to each their own. One of my favorite design features on the current Mustang is the LEDs that remind me of the headlight scoops on the '70. Nothing about a plastic headlight housing that reaches a quarter of the way back the front fender says "Mustang" to me- more like "Two-door Taurus."
We just purchased an F150, and I took the chance to have a really good look at the front of the Ford Fusion, and felt pretty good about my '14 (and I felt even better about it when I peeled out of the dealer's lot).
But- to each their own. One of my favorite design features on the current Mustang is the LEDs that remind me of the headlight scoops on the '70. Nothing about a plastic headlight housing that reaches a quarter of the way back the front fender says "Mustang" to me- more like "Two-door Taurus."
10/29/13, 11:40 AM
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If they aren't, all they are doing is advertising to whomever links the photo.
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10/30/13, 01:20 PM
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You'll wish you waited.
We just purchased an F150, and I took the chance to have a really good look at the front of the Ford Fusion, and felt pretty good about my '14 (and I felt even better about it when I peeled out of the dealer's lot).
But- to each their own. One of my favorite design features on the current Mustang is the LEDs that remind me of the headlight scoops on the '70. Nothing about a plastic headlight housing that reaches a quarter of the way back the front fender says "Mustang" to me- more like "Two-door Taurus."
We just purchased an F150, and I took the chance to have a really good look at the front of the Ford Fusion, and felt pretty good about my '14 (and I felt even better about it when I peeled out of the dealer's lot).
But- to each their own. One of my favorite design features on the current Mustang is the LEDs that remind me of the headlight scoops on the '70. Nothing about a plastic headlight housing that reaches a quarter of the way back the front fender says "Mustang" to me- more like "Two-door Taurus."
10/30/13, 05:53 PM
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I'm surprised by all the negative feedback I don't think it looks all that different than the current car IMO
I definitely agree that- from what we can see of the "spy photos," the car doesn't look that much different than the current model. That mystifies me, because the best feature of the current design is the front end (IMO), and that seems to be about the only thing they're really changing that much.
That said, it does look as if they are going to continue the sloping roof-line the whole way back to the rear fascia (sorta like a sport roof- so I'm very happy with that). Otherwise, however, unless Ford is being VERY clever by leaking totally misleading photos, all they're really doing is turning the Mustang into something that looks like every other model in the Ford line-up (which is a huge mistake, IMO).
Yes, the Mustang does extend past '65-70 (I've owned a '76 Mustang II, several '80s, and currently have an '03 vert in addition to the '14 GT and '65 coupe, so I've had Mustangs in just about all their forms). However, without a doubt the years that built the Mustang legacy were the 1st generation years (and I think the S197 and on platform has brought a lot of that back with a modern touch).
I guess I just don't foresee crowds pressing up against Ford dealer windows just to look at the 2015 Mustang like they did 50 years ago. I believe Ford should have either "gone big or stayed home." Either change the car into something that- once again- is completely surprising and new, or stay with the retro theme.
I definitely agree that- from what we can see of the "spy photos," the car doesn't look that much different than the current model. That mystifies me, because the best feature of the current design is the front end (IMO), and that seems to be about the only thing they're really changing that much.
That said, it does look as if they are going to continue the sloping roof-line the whole way back to the rear fascia (sorta like a sport roof- so I'm very happy with that). Otherwise, however, unless Ford is being VERY clever by leaking totally misleading photos, all they're really doing is turning the Mustang into something that looks like every other model in the Ford line-up (which is a huge mistake, IMO).
Yes, the Mustang does extend past '65-70 (I've owned a '76 Mustang II, several '80s, and currently have an '03 vert in addition to the '14 GT and '65 coupe, so I've had Mustangs in just about all their forms). However, without a doubt the years that built the Mustang legacy were the 1st generation years (and I think the S197 and on platform has brought a lot of that back with a modern touch).
I guess I just don't foresee crowds pressing up against Ford dealer windows just to look at the 2015 Mustang like they did 50 years ago. I believe Ford should have either "gone big or stayed home." Either change the car into something that- once again- is completely surprising and new, or stay with the retro theme.
10/30/13, 08:01 PM
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I'm surprised by all the negative feedback I don't think it looks all that different than the current car IMO
I definitely agree that- from what we can see of the "spy photos," the car doesn't look that much different than the current model. That mystifies me, because the best feature of the current design is the front end (IMO), and that seems to be about the only thing they're really changing that much.
That said, it does look as if they are going to continue the sloping roof-line the whole way back to the rear fascia (sorta like a sport roof- so I'm very happy with that). Otherwise, however, unless Ford is being VERY clever by leaking totally misleading photos, all they're really doing is turning the Mustang into something that looks like every other model in the Ford line-up (which is a huge mistake, IMO).
Yes, the Mustang does extend past '65-70 (I've owned a '76 Mustang II, several '80s, and currently have an '03 vert in addition to the '14 GT and '65 coupe, so I've had Mustangs in just about all their forms). However, without a doubt the years that built the Mustang legacy were the 1st generation years (and I think the S197 and on platform has brought a lot of that back with a modern touch).
I guess I just don't foresee crowds pressing up against Ford dealer windows just to look at the 2015 Mustang like they did 50 years ago. I believe Ford should have either "gone big or stayed home." Either change the car into something that- once again- is completely surprising and new, or stay with the retro theme.
I definitely agree that- from what we can see of the "spy photos," the car doesn't look that much different than the current model. That mystifies me, because the best feature of the current design is the front end (IMO), and that seems to be about the only thing they're really changing that much.
That said, it does look as if they are going to continue the sloping roof-line the whole way back to the rear fascia (sorta like a sport roof- so I'm very happy with that). Otherwise, however, unless Ford is being VERY clever by leaking totally misleading photos, all they're really doing is turning the Mustang into something that looks like every other model in the Ford line-up (which is a huge mistake, IMO).
Yes, the Mustang does extend past '65-70 (I've owned a '76 Mustang II, several '80s, and currently have an '03 vert in addition to the '14 GT and '65 coupe, so I've had Mustangs in just about all their forms). However, without a doubt the years that built the Mustang legacy were the 1st generation years (and I think the S197 and on platform has brought a lot of that back with a modern touch).
I guess I just don't foresee crowds pressing up against Ford dealer windows just to look at the 2015 Mustang like they did 50 years ago. I believe Ford should have either "gone big or stayed home." Either change the car into something that- once again- is completely surprising and new, or stay with the retro theme.
Looking pretty sexy. Oh, looks like a refresh of the current model. Sweeeet. Love the headlights
10/30/13, 08:51 PM
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Evolving the styling cues re-established by the press labelled retro Mustang into a car current with today's thinking and technology is exactly the way to go to ensure future Mustangs. Lower, leaner, meaner and greener all work for me.
10/31/13, 09:36 AM
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I'm surprised by all the negative feedback I don't think it looks all that different than the current car IMO
I definitely agree that- from what we can see of the "spy photos," the car doesn't look that much different than the current model. That mystifies me, because the best feature of the current design is the front end (IMO), and that seems to be about the only thing they're really changing that much.
That said, it does look as if they are going to continue the sloping roof-line the whole way back to the rear fascia (sorta like a sport roof- so I'm very happy with that). Otherwise, however, unless Ford is being VERY clever by leaking totally misleading photos, all they're really doing is turning the Mustang into something that looks like every other model in the Ford line-up (which is a huge mistake, IMO).
Yes, the Mustang does extend past '65-70 (I've owned a '76 Mustang II, several '80s, and currently have an '03 vert in addition to the '14 GT and '65 coupe, so I've had Mustangs in just about all their forms). However, without a doubt the years that built the Mustang legacy were the 1st generation years (and I think the S197 and on platform has brought a lot of that back with a modern touch).
I guess I just don't foresee crowds pressing up against Ford dealer windows just to look at the 2015 Mustang like they did 50 years ago. I believe Ford should have either "gone big or stayed home." Either change the car into something that- once again- is completely surprising and new, or stay with the retro theme.
I definitely agree that- from what we can see of the "spy photos," the car doesn't look that much different than the current model. That mystifies me, because the best feature of the current design is the front end (IMO), and that seems to be about the only thing they're really changing that much.
That said, it does look as if they are going to continue the sloping roof-line the whole way back to the rear fascia (sorta like a sport roof- so I'm very happy with that). Otherwise, however, unless Ford is being VERY clever by leaking totally misleading photos, all they're really doing is turning the Mustang into something that looks like every other model in the Ford line-up (which is a huge mistake, IMO).
Yes, the Mustang does extend past '65-70 (I've owned a '76 Mustang II, several '80s, and currently have an '03 vert in addition to the '14 GT and '65 coupe, so I've had Mustangs in just about all their forms). However, without a doubt the years that built the Mustang legacy were the 1st generation years (and I think the S197 and on platform has brought a lot of that back with a modern touch).
I guess I just don't foresee crowds pressing up against Ford dealer windows just to look at the 2015 Mustang like they did 50 years ago. I believe Ford should have either "gone big or stayed home." Either change the car into something that- once again- is completely surprising and new, or stay with the retro theme.
10/31/13, 11:54 AM
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I'm hoping that picture is inaccurate. It really looks like more of the same to me. Different front cap but basically the same dang car. I can see the differences but they are subtle even if every panel has changed. I'm just really not liking the direction these pics are leading to. Geez I really wanted something fresh and different. 
10/31/13, 01:11 PM
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I'm hoping that picture is inaccurate. It really looks like more of the same to me. Different front cap but basically the same dang car. I can see the differences but they are subtle even if every panel has changed. I'm just really not liking the direction these pics are leading to. Geez I really wanted something fresh and different.
I personally am really impressed with the more current renderings. We shall see what we shall see. That said, pretty much every new mustang has something about it that I just don't love (the rear of my 2011, the plain hood of my 2005, the new edge completely...) But, I seem to find love with a little familiarity.
I'm very much excited about the next iteration of mustang. It seems like it's going to blaze new trails for handling, comfort and perhaps style. As long as it keeps a favorable hp/weight ratio, I'm sure that I'll find happiness.
That said, if I don't love it, there are many outstanding cars being manufactured in the US and abroad. I'm just going to wait and see what comes and what is expected to come in terms of the gt350, mach, boss, gt500...... The really great thing is I'm happy everyday when I get into my kona beast, so waiting is easy peazy.
10/31/13, 01:33 PM
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Just goes to show you, that you can't please everyone. Some don't want too much departure from the the tried and true MUSTANG formula, others like yourself want something fresh and different. I personally am really impressed with the more current renderings. We shall see what we shall see. That said, pretty much every new mustang has something about it that I just don't love (the rear of my 2011, the plain hood of my 2005, the new edge completely...) But, I seem to find love with a little familiarity. I'm very much excited about the next iteration of mustang. It seems like it's going to blaze new trails for handling, comfort and perhaps style. As long as it keeps a favorable hp/weight ratio, I'm sure that I'll find happiness. That said, if I don't love it, there are many outstanding cars being manufactured in the US and abroad. I'm just going to wait and see what comes and what is expected to come in terms of the gt350, mach, boss, gt500...... The really great thing is I'm happy everyday when I get into my kona beast, so waiting is easy peazy.
10/31/13, 02:49 PM
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I'm hoping that picture is inaccurate. It really looks like more of the same to me. Different front cap but basically the same dang car. I can see the differences but they are subtle even if every panel has changed. I'm just really not liking the direction these pics are leading to. Geez I really wanted something fresh and different.
11/23/13, 03:03 PM
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I like the Car and Driver photos. I'm not "in love" with it. I fell in love with the 2005, and currently have no plans to get rid of my 08 GT. But, if they do come out with a 500hp 5.0 GT, I will get one and call it a day!
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Every picture I see of the 2015 Mustang makes me like it less and less. The hips look so much like a Camaro and those front lights are way too small. That new grill looks terrible as well. Makes it look like a V6.
3/20/14, 08:59 PM
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