Wait for Redesigned 05?
7/30/04, 02:16 PM
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Do you guys think the redesigned 05 is going to be much better than the 05???? Is anyone waiting???? I would hate to buy an 05 and then 3 years later have ford come out with a car that looks better like they did when they redesigned the stang in 98.
7/30/04, 02:27 PM
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If you keep waiting for redesigns you're never going to get a new car. I'd say get it, be happy with it, and if they do redesign, you can either get the next generation or the one after that. I wonder if someone out that waited from '79 to '94 for that drastic redesign. If so, I wanna shake his hand for waiting that long.
7/30/04, 02:47 PM
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Look at the time...........
94, 95, 96, 97, 98
99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04
I'd say you have this style going at least 5 years, unless it somehow becomes a total disaster a la GTO, but I don't see that happening.
05, 06, 07, 08, 09.....
With a Cobra coming out in 07, you think they would only run that model for 1 year and then change the body style. I highly doubt it.
94, 95, 96, 97, 98
99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04
I'd say you have this style going at least 5 years, unless it somehow becomes a total disaster a la GTO, but I don't see that happening.
05, 06, 07, 08, 09.....
With a Cobra coming out in 07, you think they would only run that model for 1 year and then change the body style. I highly doubt it.
7/30/04, 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by wrb@July 30, 2004, 2:59 PM
I've been waiting since 1976 to buy another Mustang. A 1976 Mustang Cobra II will make you wait til they get it right !
I've been waiting since 1976 to buy another Mustang. A 1976 Mustang Cobra II will make you wait til they get it right !
Good one 
I say get it now. If your into having the latest body style then 05 is your year. You'll have 5 more years of having the latest body style.
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7/31/04, 03:43 AM
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Originally posted by Dan@July 30, 2004, 9:53 PM
Kev, that's on my desktop. It has to be the best pic of the 05 to date. It will make you forget about the current car.
Kev, that's on my desktop. It has to be the best pic of the 05 to date. It will make you forget about the current car.
7/31/04, 09:09 AM
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The time is now,
if the '05 wasn't such a drastic improvment from the current model, there would be an Azure Blue Mach 1 in my driveway. That is the ONLY reason I am waiting.
I don't really care what happens in the future, because if Ford builds a Mustang I like better, I can always trade it in, if not I keep it.
if the '05 wasn't such a drastic improvment from the current model, there would be an Azure Blue Mach 1 in my driveway. That is the ONLY reason I am waiting.
I don't really care what happens in the future, because if Ford builds a Mustang I like better, I can always trade it in, if not I keep it.
7/31/04, 10:17 AM
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This is the first all new Mustang in over 20 years, yeah Ford may tweak a cosmetic thing or two (ducktail, wheels, colors, SE's) but this body will be around for at least 5-7 years, even the GT-R uses 85% of the production car, it's very flexible.
FORD knows all too well how to stretch a platform past its preposed death. 1979 all the way to 1993 as an example.
FORD knows all too well how to stretch a platform past its preposed death. 1979 all the way to 1993 as an example.
7/31/04, 10:19 AM
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Originally posted by Galaxie@July 31, 2004, 11:12 AM
The time is now,
if the '05 wasn't such a drastic improvment from the current model, there would be an Azure Blue Mach 1 in my driveway. That is the ONLY reason I am waiting.
I don't really care what happens in the future, because if Ford builds a Mustang I like better, I can always trade it in, if not I keep it.
The time is now,
if the '05 wasn't such a drastic improvment from the current model, there would be an Azure Blue Mach 1 in my driveway. That is the ONLY reason I am waiting.
I don't really care what happens in the future, because if Ford builds a Mustang I like better, I can always trade it in, if not I keep it.
7/31/04, 02:17 PM
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Originally posted by Galaxie@July 31, 2004, 9:12 AM
if the '05 wasn't such a drastic improvment from the current model, there would be an Azure Blue Mach 1 in my driveway. That is the ONLY reason I am waiting.
if the '05 wasn't such a drastic improvment from the current model, there would be an Azure Blue Mach 1 in my driveway. That is the ONLY reason I am waiting.
But back to the original question: In one of the 05 Stang articles, J Mays said that there would NOT be ANY significant styling changes to the Mustang styling for at least 5 years. He also said that Ford will keep the new Stang fresh by bringing out a steady stream of SEs.
Sorry I don't remember which thread has the link to that article, but I belive it is somewhere here on theMustangSource.
7/31/04, 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by V10+July 31, 2004, 4:20 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (V10 @ July 31, 2004, 4:20 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Galaxie@July 31, 2004, 9:12 AM
if the '05 wasn't such a drastic improvment from the current model, there would be an Azure Blue Mach 1 in my driveway. That is the ONLY reason I am waiting.
if the '05 wasn't such a drastic improvment from the current model, there would be an Azure Blue Mach 1 in my driveway. That is the ONLY reason I am waiting.
Sorry I don't remember which thread has the link to that article, but I belive it is somewhere here on theMustangSource. [/b][/quote]
Don't have a link, but I know you are right on both counts.
7/31/04, 04:19 PM
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To have this, I will wait till doomsday. NOT happily mind you, but I will wait..
2005 Ford Mustang
Further proof that Ford has become masterful as reinterpreting its rich heritage, the next-generation Mustang looks like a rolling history lesson. Fond memories of past burnouts can't mask the thoroughly modern structure the car is based on, promising more rigidity and refinement than the current car. The chassis retains a rear live axle setup, with MacPherson struts up front. The Mustang will be offered initially with a choice of 4.0-liter/202-hp SOHC V-6 engine and 4.6-liter/300-hp SOHC V-8. A six-inch increase in wheelbase provides a much-needed interior space increase. The interior shows '60s influences with symmetrical dash segments accented with a squared arch, three-spoke steering wheel with black center hub, and defined circular gauges.
2005 Ford Mustang
Further proof that Ford has become masterful as reinterpreting its rich heritage, the next-generation Mustang looks like a rolling history lesson. Fond memories of past burnouts can't mask the thoroughly modern structure the car is based on, promising more rigidity and refinement than the current car. The chassis retains a rear live axle setup, with MacPherson struts up front. The Mustang will be offered initially with a choice of 4.0-liter/202-hp SOHC V-6 engine and 4.6-liter/300-hp SOHC V-8. A six-inch increase in wheelbase provides a much-needed interior space increase. The interior shows '60s influences with symmetrical dash segments accented with a squared arch, three-spoke steering wheel with black center hub, and defined circular gauges.