2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Hi All,

Couldn't have been happier than when I found this site last night. I'm placing my order this upcoming week for a GT. I have a question that may be too early to answer, as opportunity to sit in a '05 is still a rare occurence.

I kind of want to get a 5 speed stick but, in the last generation Mustang, shifting could be a tad bit crowded with size 12 feet! Everything I've read speaks of more room on the interior of the new model, wonder if the driver's side interior floor board will be bigger too?

Looking forward to hearing from those who's cars are due in soon!

Tom
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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ive sat in the drivers seat soo i can tell u 1st hand that the footwells r deep. meaning the pedals r far in. sooo me being 5'6 had to adjust alittle haha......im a size 11 foot tho and no prob
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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Size 11 foot, height 6'1"...lots of room to switch between pedals
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by Old School@September 25, 2004, 12:54 PM
I kind of want to get a 5 speed stick but, in the last generation Mustang, shifting could be a tad bit crowded with size 12 feet! Everything I've read speaks of more room on the interior of the new model, wonder if the driver's side interior floor board will be bigger too?
I sat in the '05 last weekend.

6'1", size 13's. I found there was a lot more room in the footwells than the outgoing car. I am sure you will be fine.
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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I sat in it @ 6'2", size 14........ Trust me, you'll be fine.
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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I'm 6'4" with a 34" Inseam and wear Size 13 Shoes. I have sat in 3 05 GT's and all were Manuals. When I got in, and the Seat was all the way back,I had to move the Seat closer to the dash to be comfortable, and I had No Problem with Foot Room. There was Very Little Intrusion into the Foot Wells. I think this has alot to do with the Front Wheels being Pushed Further Forward, Giving the Driver More Foot Room to Work the Pedals.
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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Outstanding gentleman, duly noted on the outgoing model being cramped, that was what prompted my concern. I'm going for the manual tranny.

Hope all have a great weekend....
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Old Sep 25, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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good luck on the car order hope she will make you as happy as she has made all of us (and we dont even have our cars yet) take care
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