AFBLUE

Just in case you missed in the 05 sticky section; there is now a place to register your 05 mustang.

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=29331

Request that only those who have taken delivery, make entries. Keep in mind that your entries should reflect how your car came when you took delivery.

Rather than clutter up the above thread with observations and discussions, I started this thread to serve that purpose.

Ok enough with the admin stuff.

AFBLUE

I'll start.

One thing I've noticed since the end of January, is the surge in the # of Sonic Blue TMS members and the relative stagnation of Windveil Blue.

This weekend I searched for the name of each color in the title of a thread and loaded info from there. So colors supported by a strong TMS registry thread will skew my #s.

For example, Sonic Blue Registry thread has strong support, while there is no corresponding Windveil Blue Registry Thread.


Also Redfire was solidly postioned in 2nd back in January with Silver and M Grey tied for 3rd. Now there is a statistical 4 way tie between S Blue, Silver, M GRey, and Redfire. Again a lack of Refire registry may be skewing my #s

The Legend Lime Registry seems to have boosted their showing too.

As in January, Black is the most popular color, while yellow and white are most rare.

AFBLUE

Another thing I've noticed is how GTs far out number V6s on TMS. This is the opposite from the real world.

So what does this mean?
GT owners are more apt to be on a mustang forum?
The average V6 owner is less interested in discussing their cars with other mustang owners

StangNut

I knew white would be one of the lowest. In one way it's a good thing because I have yet to see another white GT locally and only one V6. However, I think it's really going to hurt the resale value.

Also, even though SB has been popular right from the start, I have seen very few on the road. Guess it's a regional thing.

AFBLUE

Maybe it's an Ontario, Florida, and Southern CA thing. (lots of S Blue TMS members in these areas)

Of course there are a lot of mustangs of all colors in Southern CA.

jsheehan

I htink the reason is that most enthusiests went for the GT, and those are the type of people who are more active on sites like these. There are some exceptions. Like me, I got the V6 because it is better on my budget, and I don't do a lot of racing so it has plenty of power for me. I am still a huge mustang fanatic though, and love to discuss them and do plan on modding my car. The V6 has always been kind of snubbed by the enthusiest comunity, but I think that with the performance numbers that the new V6 is putting out in stock form that we might be seeing a change in that soon. It would be nice to see someone in the aftermarket come out with a total performance package to enhance the V6. If you can add about 50 HP, you're already in 99-04 GT territory. With the 06 Pony package, Ford is already upping the handling of the V6. These are great times to own a mustang, regardless of whether it has an 8 or 6 under the hood.

EDIT: I notice you have me in the registry, but my info is incomplete. As soon as I get my build date (hopefully sometime tomorrow), I'll post my full info in the other thread.

EleanorsMine

That must make me super rare
Eleanors a yellow six.

AFBLUE

You are currently 1 of 7 yellow V6 coupe TMS members.

AFBLUE

If you want rare....

05 Mustang coupe combos I still haven't seen:

Torch Red, Yellow, or White GT with Optional 17" wheels and no spoiler.
Satin Silver, Sonic Blue, Torch Red V6 with no spoiler

GottaHaveIt

ALso April of the Top Ten Poster you are as well # 7 there. must be a lucky number.

Herknav

And how many SS GT Verts (besides mine) are there???

Several of my friends here recognize my car instantly... becauseit is the only Vert without a wing... probably in the whole area...

AFBLUE

Besides you, current SS convertibles are k3druid ,moze, and funman

1st two have spoilers. Not sure about funman.

Herknav

That is a sweet 'tar... I just noticed it...

hmm... lemme see... stationed at... Randolph?

AFBLUE

Close, Lackland, but I'm TDY in HI right now.

Herknav

Bum...

If you havn't gone to Duke's yet, your missing out... if you have... bum... heh... I'm jealous...

EleanorsMine

BUT 1 of 1 1967 2005 Fauxbras.

Giddyup

Mark.... Is this info going to transfer to the TMS official registry, or is that another beast in itself?

1 COBRA

As well as one of the Top Ten Most Likely To Be Banned.

EleanorsMine

Right there next to you George...

Eleanor Dreaming

OK, I'll ask How do we Redfire owners represent? How do we set up a regisrty?