I just bought the November Issue of MPH (Maximum Performance + Horsepower). They have a Yellow 2005 Mustang GT on the cover next to a '67 Vintage Burgundy Fastback. There are 8 pages dedicated to the 2005 Mustang besides the cover. I think this is the first magazine to offer a full review of the production version of the 05 Stang.

Unfortunately, there are many negative comments about the new Mustang. The title of the Article is “What’s New is Old Again” <span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>“Ford’s new Mustang keeps it real. Real old”</span>

I guess it is good to hear negative comments as well, it keeps Ford in check.

 

its already been discussed.
no one really liked it. we came to the conclusion that the mag is geared towards import drivers, so the remarks were mot likely typed to put down the new stang

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=6498

 

Did they have anything specific to talk about, or is that just backlash for not having IRS? Having driven the '05, it is definitely much better than tha old car in all aspects.

Just didn't know if they had specific gripes, or if they were being "see we can bash this car when other people are praising it" ego-centric magazine writers.

Thanks for the heads-up, I will have to check it out.

 

You should change to 'the first and only cover'

 

It was probably a fair review.

Unfortunately, this magazine doesn't seem to have a website, let alone an online printing of the review, so I can't say much. I've just noticed that any time a preview/review of the 2005 gives faults equal (or approaching equal) print compared to the positive attributes, you know, like a car review should do, people here jump on it as being unfair and snobbish.

 

Actually they do have a rudimentary website: http://www.mphmagazineonline.com/

They're also a start up mag, so I wouldn't put much credence in anything they say, because as others have noted, they seem to feel that if a car doesn't follow import trends, it deserves to be bashed. Their mantra is "Speed, Sex, Service and Stuff." One article is titled, "How to get free sex from perfect strangers."

They also say this on their site: "We are proud to introduce mph, the magazine the editors of mph magazine call 'the best car magazine since the invention of the car.'" Not sure if it's just an attempt at humor, or a stupid arrogant remark, but either way it should tell you something about their maturity and sophistication level.

Probably here today and gone tomorrow.

 

It is cool thou to have a Premier of the Mag with the New Stang on the cover.

 

Here is the cover anyway.

 

Guys...I started that original thread. I have scans of the complete article but even at reduced resolution they are just over the 200K limit so I couldn't post them and after all the negative comments it didn't appear anyone was interested.

I still have them though and if you want it up I can send it to one of you Super Stallions or a moderator to post...just let me know.

 

I would like to read it even though it's bashing the stang. Could you mail it to me?

Thanx!

 

Swede...I have emailed...file is just under 2MB so hopefully your email won't block it.

 

Thats great Thank you very much!!!! I'll go and check my mail right away. Just in case, I've changed my email to one I know can handle 2MB!

But then I have to bother you to send it again?!


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"speed, sex, stuff"

"Warning: This is not your FATHER'S CAR magazine"


Pretty much says it all about target audience and maturity of editors. It doesn't exactly shine with objective credibility. But hey, it's still an opinion and so it's interesting.

And seeing two stangs on a cover is, ofcourse, cool. I'm only hoping our local 'zines bothers to review it despite the lack of an official import. (you hear me, AMS?)

 

Thats great Thank you very much!!!! I'll go and check my mail right away. Just in case, I've changed my email to one I know can handle 2MB!

But then I have to bother you to send it again?!


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Swede...let me know if you don't get the first email and I'll send it to the new one.

 

Hey, a car magazine with some vitality to it, rather than stuffy $%&#wads who cater to "automotive enthusiasts." If snobbery is objective credibility, then I'll take subjective stuff any day.

 

Sorry to trubble you, but it must have bounced. If you could send it again I would be one happy viking!!

:worship: :worship:

/swede

 

Hey, a car magazine with some vitality to it, rather than stuffy $%&#wads who cater to "automotive enthusiasts." If snobbery is objective credibility, then I'll take subjective stuff any day. [/b][/quote]

I didn't say snobbery = objective credibility. There's a line between objectiveness and pimp, too.

I'll stick with the objective, unsnobby ones and leave the teenie mags on the shelf.

 

Sorry to trubble you, but it must have bounced. If you could send it again I would be one happy viking!!

:worship: :worship:

/swede [/b][/quote]
Swede...ok, I've sent to your new email...let me know if that doesn't get through.

 

I't got through!

I've read the article twice and It doesn't make sense to me, full of contradictions. Still, great reply by Ford.

Thanks GMAY, I owe you one!!!

 

i got it yesterday....very nice