Scothew

YOU LUCKY SOB!

glad ya liked it! Maybe you can talk them into lining it up with a cobra and see who wins.

freebass55

Dude, it's about time! I thought you would have driven one a while ago.

So... or :notnice: ...like I have to ask.

Scothew

Brad, what did you think about the handling aspects of it?

TMSBrad

I didn't really get to put it through it's paces in the cornering department. It was a much more solid ride than my convertible, obviously.

It definitely gets a

Dan

Uh oh, somebody's hooked. I see a 06 GT Vert in your future!

Dan

You felt small behind the wheel? Aren't you around 6'?

Donna

That was my question too Dan, except I did'nt know how tall he was. I am only 5'0 and the seat is in the steering wheel and it is probably raised to where your knees would'nt fit, but I don't feel small behind the wheel. I feel powerful.

Glad you got to drive one Brad. So did you notice all the people looking at the car as you drove around?

kevinb120

Im used to 60's cars(Firebirds and Camaros with BIG hoods), it looks exactly the same out the dash and hood as the originals, I likey.

Paris MkVI

After years of driving cars with all the aero styling that has been the rage for decades now, it blew me away to see that hood bulging in front of me. I was in my '69 all over again when I drove the V6 this past weekend. I know what you mean, Brad - it first it almost seems intimidating to have all that hood and cowl up there.

But after about 10 seconds of forward motion I didn't even see it anymore. Perhaps the big sh**-eating grin on my face was in the way.

TMSBrad

TMSBrad

I drove a Torch Red GT today for about 20 miles, from Adamson Ford to my house and back. It was a 5-speed premium with IUP and the wheel upgrade and light graphite leather interior.

I felt small behind the wheel. The gauges are enormous compared to the previous model, the steering wheel is thicker, and the hood is higher and longer. I felt like I needed to sit on a phone book!

The gauges were suprisingly easy to read; the numbers are about 4 or 5 times bigger than on my car (2001), and they're recessed far enough that glare isn't a problem, even on a really sunny day like today.

I'm used to driving a convertible, but the car was almost silent, even at speeds in excess of 80 and 100 mph on the Interstate. The shifter is better placed than in the outgoing car and throws are shorter, but 3rd was a little difficult to find. I think a Steeda or Pro 5.0 shifter would still be a nice addition to help find 3rd when shifting quickly (read: racing), but it wouldn't be the first mod I'd do.

The seats are a 100% improvement over the seats in my current car, but offered about as much support as the 2001 Bullitt and 2003-2004 Mach 1 seats. Rear leg room was non-existent, but I didn't make an effort to allow room back there either.

The quarter window is awesome inside and out, but it allows more of a blind spot than I'm used to.

The car sits well on its 17" wheels. Springs would give it a more aggressive stance, but they're not needed near as badly as on previous models.

The Shaker 1000 rocks, but not for what they want for it. The Shaker 500 is plenty for my needs.

The exhaust is strong and refined. Passers-by knew it packed a punch, but it didn't set off car alarms.

I'll have photos tonight.

Ripstang

Brad ,have you had a chance to listen to the 500 and the 1000 shaker sound systems to make the comparison or was that just an observation for the cost of the 1000 shaker system?

GMAYS

Looks good sitting in the driveway Brad!! Gonna give it a permanent home soon???

Kluski

I love the reflection of the pony on the bumper.

bullittman

Brad, try the seat "Up" and the wheel tilt up. Gets very close to the "Old" seating position....of course you are a "Real sized" person and not a runt like me

TMSBrad

I have not heard the Shaker 500. The Shaker 1000 sounded nice, but not for that kind of cash.

TMSBrad

My email to Hau Thai-Tang:

Mr. Thai-Tang,

I hope things are going well in Dearborn and Flat Rock!

I got to drive a 2005 Mustang for the first time yesterday. The Torch Red GT got plenty of curious and envious stares everywhere I went. Unfortunately, there weren't many Mustangs on the road yesterday; I was hoping to get reactions from current owners.

I'm used to driving a convertible, but I was really impressed with how quiet the coupe was.

I was surprised at how large the gauges were. They were very easy to read and recessed enough so that glare wasn't a factor.

The front seats were much more supportive than in my 2001. I could actually take the '05 on a long trip; we have to settle for taking my wife's Escape now.

The car accelerated quickly and smoothly. The shifter is in a much better position and the throws are much shorter. Third gear was a little difficult to find, but that might just take some practice.

I also liked the exhaust note. It was strong and refined, so you knew the car packed a punch, but wasn't raspy and annoying like Camaro SS and Pontiac TransAm.

There were a few things I didn't care too much for though. I thought the spoiler looked a little weak, but I'd order mine without it anyway.



I think the rocker panels look too tacked-on. They seem more like an afterthought than a piece integrated into the overall design of the car.



The grille looked odd with so many of the holes in the honeycomb filled in. I'm hoping the aftermarket produces a 2003 Mach 1-style grille delete package which would leave the floating pony but remove the foglamps and honeycomb. I also wonder what the foglamp bezels would look like with a black chrome finish.



I wonder why the Mazda 6, which is made in the same factory as the 2005 Mustang and costs $500 less, comes standard with body-colored side mirrors and the Mustang doesn't. I also like the shape of the 6's mirrors better than the Mustang's.





The 2005 Mustang GT would look incredible in the Explorer's Dark Blue Pearl.

I read on the web that Ford was planning small exterior changes for each year of this bodystyle to make them easily discernible, like with first-generation Mustangs. Can you comment on that at all?

How's my 40th Anniversary banner doing up there? Has any progress been made on sending that around Team Mustang?

Thanks for your time!

Brad Barnett,
Owner,
The Mustang Source

Ripstang

I have not heard the Shaker 500. The Shaker 1000 sounded nice, but not for that kind of cash. [/b][/quote]
Thanks Brad for the reply ,I was thinking of getting the shaker 500 with my new car but if the sound quality was worth it I would pick up the 1000 shaker system .

Galaxie

Glad you liked it so much brad,

Scothew

Saw my first '05 today from a distance. It was a silver v6 leaving Town and Country Ford. Wonder if it was Elanorsmine picking hers up. It was from a distance. I was there looking at an 03 supercrew F150