Anyone seen a Live 05 Convertible?
12/24/04, 09:11 AM
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Hey Everyone..
I don't mean this as a flame, but has anyone seen a live 2005 convertible?. Some of the pictures kinda make them look like a "New Edge Sebring Convertible".. I really hope they look better in person.
I'm kinda mixed on the new 2005's so far.. (Although the 99's took some time to 'grow on me', and now I really like the 'new edge' or 'creased' style of mustang). Although I really like the 'back to the future' look of the 2005 Saleen.
(I am glad the interior and quality is way up though in the 2005
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I don't mean this as a flame, but has anyone seen a live 2005 convertible?. Some of the pictures kinda make them look like a "New Edge Sebring Convertible".. I really hope they look better in person.
I'm kinda mixed on the new 2005's so far.. (Although the 99's took some time to 'grow on me', and now I really like the 'new edge' or 'creased' style of mustang). Although I really like the 'back to the future' look of the 2005 Saleen.
(I am glad the interior and quality is way up though in the 2005
)-- John
- 2001 Cobra Convertible (Black and Tan) Bone Stock Daily Driver
- 1984 Mustang GT w/351W ~ 400 hp
12/24/04, 09:17 AM
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I thought the same thing when I saw the top down photos....Car looks killer with the top up though....I'm sure it'll only be better in person....The 'vert owners will be pleased in the end I'm sure....
12/24/04, 09:28 AM
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It's Just like the 05 fastback's The Pic's Did not do them Justice! In person Way Better! The Vert REALLY Reminds me of A 69 coupe Roof line! Isn't in Funny now that we have seen the 05 fstback in Person that the Pics LOOK BETTER! It's because now our minds fill in the blanks! I know ford calls them Coupes but it's a Fastback to me! Ragtops are for a Different Kind of enjoyment! I know I own Three! 71 ltd vert 73 cougar vert 69 fury vert! Fun but different! Yes I like Mopars too!
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12/24/04, 09:36 AM
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Not certain about that 69 coupe roofline comment. If they could have someone given it a bit of curve near the rear windows, and a more vertical rear window I'd agree. As it is, in the photos at least, it simply looks like your run-of-the-mill convertible top.
12/24/04, 09:45 AM
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ive seen a couple live 05 verts one yellow with black top v6 that imo didnt look good at all, and another winvail blue with a tan top gt that looked great so ya
im gettin a black on black vert and i thnk they are gonna be sweet
im gettin a black on black vert and i thnk they are gonna be sweet
12/24/04, 09:51 AM
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The "Kickup" on the early cars (65-70) cars really spoiled me in the looks dept. It will take some effort for the new car look to "Grow " on me. That said, I think they did an go od job with the body lines they had to work with. It will still be a big hit with those who want a vert IMHO.
od job with the body lines they had to work with. It will still be a big hit with those who want a vert IMHO.
12/24/04, 10:00 AM
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We did see five convertibles at the launch celebration, and Amy saw more driving around later. I think they look good with the top up, but fantastic with the top down.
12/24/04, 10:55 AM
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I saw one in Tampa the other day, going the opposite direction at Interstate speeds, but it did look good with the top up. Torch red w/tan top. I couldn't make out whether it had the 18" wheels on it though.
12/24/04, 12:56 PM
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From a pure styling point of view coupes always look better than verts, and the 05 Stang is no exception to that, at least not for me. Nevertheless I will always get the vert. The rear spoiler has to go though, it looks totally hideous on it, especially with the top down...
12/24/04, 02:55 PM
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Strange, for me, the spoiler is what makes the convertible's back end look much better. Without it, the car just seems empty back there (quick and dirty chop):
Come to think of it, a ducktail would look even better on the back.
Come to think of it, a ducktail would look even better on the back.
12/26/04, 09:06 PM
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Originally posted by Amy V6@December 25, 2004, 1:23 AM
Personally.. I don't care much for them.
Personally.. I don't care much for them.
12/26/04, 10:33 PM
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I was in West Branch, MI Tues. night when I saw 4 verts together at the Taco Bell. I bet they must of had a fun time driving in the snow. 3 GT's and 1 V6. Didn't look too bad. The V6 was Legend Lime with tan top and what looked like partchment leather interior. The one GT was black w/ black top and red leather, and the other two were mineral grey with tan and black tops and partchment leather interior. I liked the looks of the bullit type wheels on the cars, really sharp. Also, after seeing the red leather in person, I don't know if that is something I'd get. It might get too much after awhile.
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