2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old 7/15/04, 01:40 PM
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One of the guys on Miata.net spotted an '05 Mustang and an '05 500.

http://forum.miata.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?...c;f=11;t=017875

The picture isn't the best but at least it's a new one. (at least I hope it is)
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Cool! Nice size comparison between the Mustang, 500, Excursion, and F-150
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nice...

and look how low/sleek it is compared to the 500.
Thumbs up fo shizzle
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yes it looks very sleek. Nice pic
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looks good.. makes you realize how small the 'stang is compared to the 500
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That 500 looks a lot better there than in any previous pic I've seen. Maybe because it's near a Mustang.
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I love that rakish look. Very aggressive. Where was this taken?
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Talking

Cool pic.
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that 500 is a good lookin sled

WTF IS FORDS PROBLEM WITH THE #%*@ DURATEC 35 FOR CRIPES SAKES BUILD THE darn THING!
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Originally posted by kevinb120@July 15, 2004, 6:53 PM
that 500 is a good lookin sled

WTF IS FORDS PROBLEM WITH THE #%*@ DURATEC 35 FOR CRIPES SAKES BUILD THE darn THING!
It's the same reason why the F-150 doesn't have a 6.2L V8 that makes 350 + hp .. Ford put all their engine projects on hold when they started "cost cutting" and the 35 Duratec was put a FAR back burner . It stinks, but that's how it is. It'll "make do" with its 6-spd and CVT trannies ..
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Originally posted by Dr Iven@July 15, 2004, 8:33 PM
That 500 looks a lot better there than in any previous pic I've seen. Maybe because it's near a Mustang.
I thought it was a VW Passat before I read the Post It just doesn't do it for me.
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I think Ford is headed in the right direction, but they really need to help Mercury out!
The Cougar failed, and became a girls car. The Marauder is very nice, but cost way too much, and is just a fast Crown Vic!
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Originally posted by GTJOHN@July 16, 2004, 9:45 AM
I think Ford is headed in the right direction, but they really need to help Mercury out!
The Cougar failed, and became a girls car. The Marauder is very nice, but cost way too much, and is just a fast Crown Vic!
Wait and see. Mercury is getting a host of new vehicles. I think they're going to make a comeback.
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Originally posted by Dr Iven@July 15, 2004, 2:33 PM
That 500 looks a lot better there than in any previous pic I've seen. Maybe because it's near a Mustang.
Ha! But of course, what better way to make a car look good....

Seriously though, the 500 looks almost Benz-like from the side. Not exactly a head turner, but it's no Taurus either. And from what I've seen of the interior Ford is definitely headed in the right direction. Now if we could just get a little more motor.... :bang:
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Sure we can get a little more motor....I call it supercharging!!!
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Originally posted by GTJOHN@July 16, 2004, 7:45 AM
I think Ford is headed in the right direction, but they really need to help Mercury out!
The Cougar failed, and became a girls car. The Marauder is very nice, but cost way too much, and is just a fast Crown Vic!
How does something classify as a "girls car" just because girls drive it, does that make it a "girly car" and why did it fail because it was a girls car? Just Wonderin.
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The 500 is an upgrade from the Taurus. I like the design and interior is nice. The AWD option will be really nice too! Should be a great seller for Ford. But, I agree, it needs more Horse Power!

I hope Ford does something with Mercury! If I were in their shoes, I would try and make Mercury very distictive from a Ford. I would make them more sporty and try to market them towards younger people.

I really like the photo's of the 2006 Lincoln Zepher. I am glad to see Lincoln go with a more modern look.
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HorsC, Mercury brought in the Cougar to attract younger buyers & attract more women to their product. Which is a good thing. But, it became more attractive to the girls, then it did to the guys. Mercury needed it to be a hit for both sexes, and it wasn't. The Cougar needed more male buyers to succeed.
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The fuzziness of the picture gives me an idea how she'd look with louvres on the back window.
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Originally posted by GTJOHN@July 16, 2004, 2:07 PM
HorsC, Mercury brought in the Cougar to attract younger buyers & attract more women to their product. Which is a good thing. But, it became more attractive to the girls, then it did to the guys. Mercury needed it to be a hit for both sexes, and it wasn't. The Cougar needed more male buyers to succeed.
Would have been better if the Cougar was designed after the Probe GT. :bang: Affordable, fuel efficient, V6, IRS, FWD, low stance, quick, hatchback appealing to both males and females alike. Instead, we have the cougar that looks like a lady-bug.


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