2007 Mustang Photos
5/31/06, 03:28 PM
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It is my opinion this Mustang has sold more on the basis of style. At this point in Ford's existence, the emotional response evoked by style is perhaps more needed than all-out peformance to appeal to the masses.
I'd love to have that 3400lb 385hp 5.4L 3-valve IRS sprung car, but it seems less likely than "feature cars" where the emphasis will be on appearance.
The GT/CS and fake hood scoop look has grown on me. I must be getting cheesy!
I'd love to have that 3400lb 385hp 5.4L 3-valve IRS sprung car, but it seems less likely than "feature cars" where the emphasis will be on appearance.
The GT/CS and fake hood scoop look has grown on me. I must be getting cheesy!
5/31/06, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Vermillion06
Geeze,that trim package isn't that bad;compared to some of the aftermarket stuff out there, its pretty tasteful.
Isn't Ford building cars and trucks to make money? I don't think they are building cars and trucks for the fun of it. They want as many people as possible to buy Mustangs, and if some people like the optional trim package & they buy Mustangs because of it, great. Those who don't like it don't have to order it... Having options is a good thing
Isn't Ford building cars and trucks to make money? I don't think they are building cars and trucks for the fun of it. They want as many people as possible to buy Mustangs, and if some people like the optional trim package & they buy Mustangs because of it, great. Those who don't like it don't have to order it... Having options is a good thing
5/31/06, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Spadaro
Any picture(s) of the Comfort Package? I have a good idea about where the buttons for those heated seats are....
6/1/06, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Boltzman
Will we be able to buy plenum cover only? I really like it lots!!
6/1/06, 06:11 AM
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Yes, it will be available separately.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=35851
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=48044
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=35851
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=48044
6/1/06, 08:25 AM
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Personally, I think the whole "prostituting the Stang" comment is just elitist 
. But hey, that just my opinion!
. But hey, that just my opinion!
Perhaps it's my harrowing recollection of such models as the mid-70s Ghia that I react so viscerally to any cheap and easy styling fakery as the GT/CS air brakes ... errr, hood scoop and spoiler ... over real, genuine, functional performance-based enhancements. It's all about keeping it real with the Stang, not fake and shallow, that will bolster its long-term image, credibility and viability.
Perhaps the younger members weren't around to see how quickly the Mustang, in the early seventies, went from such legendary and authentic performance models as the Boss 302 and 429 or the 428 Mach I to the hollow, gaudy fluff-mobiles as the Mustang II Ghia or stripe and spoilered Super Cobra to understand how easily this can happen.
Unfortunately, the urge to scrounge for any penny of short-term profit dredged from any market gutter they can exploit seems irresistable to the grey-suited bean counters and plaid-suited marketeers.
Rather, I'd hope the Mustang managers would take a much more careful and considered long-term strategy towards the Mustang and its extremely important brand image. If not, what's to keep us from the delights of a powder-pink Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies edition should some market study show they could make $10 more profit per car?
6/1/06, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TheMustangSource
Yes, it will be available separately.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=35851
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=48044
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=35851
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=48044
6/1/06, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by rhumb
I'm thinking more of careful, long-term brand management, or the lack thereof. One only needs to recall some of the atrocious vinyl-roofed Ghia Mustang IIs of the '70's, among many other "special" editions, to see where I'm going. Certainly those fey models did sell and make a short-term profit, but at what long-term cost to the Mustang's overall image? It took many hard years, and some real and serious performance models such as the return of the GT in '82 and various SVT models to redeem the Stang's performance-car core heritage.
I know a Ghia owner who is very proud and enjoys her car. She likes it because of its uniqueness. That is the beauty of 40+ years of heritage. Brand management is alive and well for the car to have continued this long.
Originally Posted by rhumb
It's all about keeping it real with the Stang, not fake and shallow, that will bolster its long-term image, credibility and viability.
Originally Posted by rhumb
Perhaps the younger members weren't around to see how quickly the Mustang, in the early seventies, went from such legendary and authentic performance models as the Boss 302 and 429 or the 428 Mach I to the hollow, gaudy fluff-mobiles as the Mustang II Ghia or stripe and spoilered Super Cobra to understand how easily this can happen.
Originally Posted by rhumb
Unfortunately, the urge to scrounge for any penny of short-term profit dredged from any market gutter they can exploit seems irresistable to the grey-suited bean counters and plaid-suited marketeers.
Originally Posted by rhumb
Rather, I'd hope the Mustang managers would take a much more careful and considered long-term strategy towards the Mustang and its extremely important brand image. If not, what's to keep us from the delights of a powder-pink Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies edition should some market study show they could make $10 more profit per car?
It is my opinion this Mustang's strength is oriented toward the appearance end. I wish we had a 3400lb 5.4 L 3-valve 385hp IRS sprung car, but I doubt it will happen. The funds are too tight.
6/1/06, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by rhumb
I'm thinking more of careful, long-term brand management, or the lack thereof. One only needs to recall some of the atrocious vinyl-roofed Ghia Mustang IIs of the '70's, among many other "special" editions, to see where I'm going. Certainly those fey models did sell and make a short-term profit, but at what long-term cost to the Mustang's overall image? It took many hard years, and some real and serious performance models such as the return of the GT in '82 and various SVT models to redeem the Stang's performance-car core heritage.
6/1/06, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob99b5
According to the owner's manual, the controls are in the dash under the radio. Unfortunatley the control is a simple on/off (no adjustments possible) and the heaters automatically turn off after 10 minutes. Oh well, at least they're heated!
Where did you find the owners manual anyway? I always miss these things.
6/1/06, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Captain Spadaro
In the dash, under the radio? That's right where I thought they'd be. 05-06 cars have 2 unused buttons there. Which leads to the question: could the heated seats be retrofitted to earlier cars?
Where did you find the owners manual anyway? I always miss these things.
Where did you find the owners manual anyway? I always miss these things.