I saw a rumor (maybe on here?) that the 2012 would get direct injection...

 

Wow it sure does seem you have inside information huh? so those of us that cannot buy a 2011 because lets say their current lease doesnt end until Feb 2011 makes no sense for us to buy/order a 2012 within the first 3-4 months of production? You sure do like to hear yourself talk.......

 

Well that's a good reason then, I didn't think of, sorry.
No I don't "like to hear" myself talk, it's just nearly every post you make you refer to yourself ordering a 2012, which gets pretty old man. And so does your constant need of personal attacks.

 

I was born in the snow belt but my parents moved me out when I was young, so I really don't think that way. But you have a good point if you do.
However, if I did live in the snow country, I'd buy a AWD performance car (the Audi S4 would be a top contender), so I could have fun year round. I don't think I could handle having my fun car sit for 5 months out of the year while I drive some beater in the winter and knowing I'm making payments on that car that sits for 5 months.

 

I live in snowy Canada. I leased my 05 GT and there was no way I was going to have a leased car sit in my garage during the winter. So I bought 4 snow tires for the GT and drove in in the winter. I got around pretty good, there were only a few times that deep snow made it really tough. But when I bought the 08 Bullitt I realized there was no way I was driving it in the winter, so I bought a winter beater. Then once I bought beater I realized I could get an 08 GT500 and keep it in the garage all winter. So I traded the Bullitt in on it.

It's too bad I can't drive the car year round but that's the reality of Northern climates.

 

I guess it depends on how you look at it. If I lived in a climate where I could drive the car all year around without worrying if it's going to rot out in 5 years I'd buy one $60,000 car, but the reality is that I drive 60 miles a day roundtrip 5-7 days a week; I work nights (by choice) so I usually leave before the plows are out and get home before the sidestreets are plowed; nothing like bombing over 2' drifts to get home in the morning.

My Mustang is actually going to be my 3rd vehicle (not including my wife's). I have an '08 Ranger FX4 for when it's snowing. and an '05 Focus ST with snows for the "dry" days. So I guess I kind look at it as my "winter beaters" aren't that shabby.

 

It'll get it......but not until the 2014 all new car, I reckon

 

My "beater" is a pretty decent car, but it's no GT500, plus my hockey gear is MUCH easier to get in and out of it.

 

Yeah you guys pretty much did what I would do.
Not sure I'd want to drive a RWD car in snow even with snow tires, but I'll be the first to admit, I have VERY little experience driving in snow and ice (only on the weekend trips up into the mountains here, but I never go if there's enough snow on the road where chains are required).

The 4wd truck is probably the way to go as a "beater" in the snow.
Or I'd find a lightly used (and preferably unmolested if possible) WRX wagon for the "beater" duties of winter yet still have hauling ability. Then either get a nicer AWD car like the S4 or 335xi for all the rest of the time when the roads are snow covered and salt laden.

 

I am in the same boat, looking at ordering a car in the next month.
So, are we going to have the same holds and quality checks with the 2012 as they did with the 2011, or does that just default as being due to a new model year?

I don't mind waiting a few extra months for a 2012 if it is worth it, but if it will take three months to deliver after production starts in mid January, then no thanks.

Jeff, you have been the man on this forum with your knowledge and help, so.....can you elaborate on your wait for the 2012 post? Or do we have to wait for the price list and information?

 

Any word on color options yet?

 

11' model and were still in 2010 and now were talking 2012..HAHAHA Way to go Ford in drivin us Nuts

 

Yes. They will have quality checks/holds at the start of production; that's Ford's standard procedure now and is why there are less (I didn't say NO) issues with cars now and why the quality has been improving in general. But that said, I wouldn't expect the hold to be as severe as when the new drivetrain came out.

 

Check the board. They were talking about the 11's in '09. What's the difference?

People ordered '11s in February of '10 and weren't happy when they didn't have them in April/June. Hopefully there will be a few more happy Mustang owners in the summer.

 

With the Challenger ordering guide leaked (and some big jumps in HP) I'm really thinking that the Mustang 2012's are going to see a few little tweaks. If you don't need a new car right now and can wait I would really try and hang on until we have the 2012 order guide.

 

The day Ford uploads a 2012 section for order guides on my dealer site, I will be checking it RELIGIOUSLY for the 2012 Mustang order guide & price list. Once I get it, it will be posted ASAP!!!

 

Thanks I'll be waiting cause I'm ordering a '12.

 

ahhh love the ignore feature....

Thanks for all the information so far folks...Looking forward to the documents when you get them Jeff

 

Before the forums crashed late last year (and before we knew the details about the new engines), somebody posted about the 2011 cars getting new engines, and that the 2012 GT would get a power increase.

 

sub'd as I'm sitting here waiting for my car to sell privately before I order away.

It's a good thing forums like these exist to help decide on which M.Y. to chose between the mustangs.