It doesn't make sense to me, because a good portion of Mustang customers (especially GTs, Cobras and Special Editions) are middle aged males (baby boomers who probably had a Stang in the '60s). These customers want and could easily afford some luxury options. No, such options won't sell many more Mustangs, but they could be used to raise the profit margin on the Mustang.

 

Well compared to the GTO's option list or lack there of, we should be pleased with what options we have. The only choices GTO owners got was exterior color, interior color and type of transmission.

 

there ya go, when they need them, they will add them

 

Didn't need any, its fully loaded.

 

Yea GTO's are pretty bling on options. Im hopeing ford goes the route of both a HP but kind of stripped SE and a loaded more luxurious ubercoupe.

 

It would be great to see the return of the Grandé touring coupe - only thoroughly modern and luruxy oriented. I bet baby-boomers would ****** them up if they were done tastefully.

 

how about a lime green one with a crayon green vinyl half-top and spoke hubcaps or rust brown with orange vinyl......

 

Note the "thoroughly modern" part of the sentence. lol. It would suck if it were just a tacky 70's throw back.

 

yes let's just have more gray and tan interiors... yawn

 

Ya know Decipher, I was gonna post something similiar to that (red is soooooo 70's), but in any case you can always have the upholstery replaced aftermarket, from seat covers to a brand new Gucci love fest...depending on how far ya want to go

 

i guess if gray and tan is modern kill me now.

 

Its the Canadian influence I tells ya...but at least there is an option for red for the guys that want it

When life hands ya lemons, sell them

 

lol. What I picture for the Grandé would be a nice fully loaded premium GT with the spoler delete, some tasteful chrom accents on the body, and all the power this, adjustable that, computer controlled gadgets that people are used to in luxury cars along with special "touring" suspension for a smooth ride. IRS would be a plus, and would be needed to compete with, say, a Mercedes or a BMW M-class. Something for the rich baby-boomers that there seems to be so many of. Granted, it may also compete with the Tbird in that price range, but that's no big deal.

 

I'm just thinking (cover your heads) but what other colors are in demand besides Grey, Black, and Beige. How many people are asking for white leather, baby blue clothe, or osh kosh b'gosh denim (thank you, AMC)? If their was a major demand for it, it would be on the car (or probably would be, see 18" wheels)

 

We need a white seat insert with a maple leaf. The "Canuck Package (1 EH)"

 

Hmm, an aftermarket company could make a real killing by fixing some of these complaints, imagine a ducktail trunk, invisible antenna, grille inserts (i.e. stang insignia with chrome 'wings'), blue seats, maple leaf patches, etc.

 

We need a white seat insert with a maple leaf. The "Canuck Package (1 EH)" [/b][/quote]
I'd buy that eh.

 

whats wrong with mustard yellow and brown vinyl? :scratch:

 

whats wrong with mustard yellow and brown vinyl? :scratch: [/b][/quote]
ooh ooh and **** carpet...on all interior surfaces (like Austin Powers' car in Goldmember)

LOL maybe it's not ****...but it's SHAGADELIC BABY YEAH!

 

mustang and upscale: don't think those two words were discussed much together when the plans were made for the 05 stang. the mustang is definitely a "bang for your buck" type of car and anything that can be done to keep the cost down is paramount to the design team. it means that some corners are cut and it's hard to understand why, sometimes, but the cheapest sticker price carries alot of weight on the showroom floor, imo.

for me, i am not a happy camper that the rear sway bar won't be installed on the v6...i am purposely buying the v6 for better handling and not having the sway bar in the back is a real drawback...but...cost is king. jackg 90 seville 94k