5.0? fuhhhhh....
3/29/10, 12:48 PM
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As tested in MT $40k give or take... vs $30k for the 10. The 5.0 is definitely an awesome top of the line performer, but for many the price diff is a reason to love the 10.
3/29/10, 12:50 PM
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That's what they chose to test though. Option for option the '11 is only about $1k more. The rebates is what makes the '10 cheaper...
3/29/10, 01:08 PM
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I got $14,500 off MSRP (won an AMEX promo), $1,000 Ford rebate, 0% financing, and 2009 new car tax credit on my '10 GT. If it wasn't for that I would have waited until 2011 MY.
3/29/10, 01:12 PM
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3/29/10, 01:15 PM
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Whereas the '10 seemed to be mostly old wine in a new bottle, the '11 refills that bottle with a fresh new vintage -- new motor, new tranny, new brakes, revised (again) suspension and a raft of other tweaks. The result is, of course, a VERY substantial upgrade to the Stang. While some have stated that there is always something new on the horizon (i.e., buy what ever's available now), some new things ARE worth the wait and I'd say the '11 is definitely it.
While the improved numbers are significant and obvious -- just peruse the spec and time sheets -- I think the equally significant improvements are the more subtle ones, i.e., the overall refinement and attention to detail that Ford is paying to the Mustang. That the 5.0 makes big power is great, but that it also spins with finely-honed smoothness befitting a big-buck German engine is also noteworthy. All the other subtle details that Ford is lavishing attention on -- from interior design, materials and construction to suspension tuning and control weighting and feedback -- are truly heartening. Those that have grown to accept, unquestioningly, that an affordable pony car with good performance meant accepting some level of mediocrity in the details will have to recalibrate their expectation, upwards.
The '11 Stang looks to be a truly impressive performance coupe -- evolving well beyond the limited constraints and capabilities of a mere muscle car -- that will be notable not only for how fast it goes but how well it goes fast (or not fast at all).
While the improved numbers are significant and obvious -- just peruse the spec and time sheets -- I think the equally significant improvements are the more subtle ones, i.e., the overall refinement and attention to detail that Ford is paying to the Mustang. That the 5.0 makes big power is great, but that it also spins with finely-honed smoothness befitting a big-buck German engine is also noteworthy. All the other subtle details that Ford is lavishing attention on -- from interior design, materials and construction to suspension tuning and control weighting and feedback -- are truly heartening. Those that have grown to accept, unquestioningly, that an affordable pony car with good performance meant accepting some level of mediocrity in the details will have to recalibrate their expectation, upwards.
The '11 Stang looks to be a truly impressive performance coupe -- evolving well beyond the limited constraints and capabilities of a mere muscle car -- that will be notable not only for how fast it goes but how well it goes fast (or not fast at all).
3/29/10, 01:37 PM
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Step up your vocab and learn to spell if you're going to judge and call me out.
Cuz you clearly don't know shi
. Go read another Batman comic.
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3/29/10, 01:45 PM
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3/29/10, 03:17 PM
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I realize many '10 buyers did know that the 5.0 was coming but personally I feel Ford should have waited another year to release the new motor in the new car.
For 2010 I would have taken the 05-09 car give all the GTs bullit mods and perhaps make a few minor changes to put the body style out with a bang... perhaps unique 1 year grille, hood, spoiler treatment. I think the '10 model with the carryover motors was a bad choice. I think it ticked off a lot of 2010 buyers after learning of the '11 updates and also sales numbers are pretty bad for the '10 model year. The remaining '10 cars are going to practically be given away like the '09 model. Well just my .02
For 2010 I would have taken the 05-09 car give all the GTs bullit mods and perhaps make a few minor changes to put the body style out with a bang... perhaps unique 1 year grille, hood, spoiler treatment. I think the '10 model with the carryover motors was a bad choice. I think it ticked off a lot of 2010 buyers after learning of the '11 updates and also sales numbers are pretty bad for the '10 model year. The remaining '10 cars are going to practically be given away like the '09 model. Well just my .02
3/29/10, 03:45 PM
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I do think Ford's timing on the '10 redesign and the very significant '11 upgrades was a bit odd, but probably were forced into it by circumstances, having limited resources to do both the body refresh and drivetrain/chassis refresh at the same time and roll out the whole package at once.
I think, too, that they wanted/needed something to counter the new Camaro rather than waiting 2 years for the whole shebang to be ready. In Ford's previously leisurely upgrade cycles, they may well have done this, but with their renewed competitive vigor, they seem eager to throw what they have at the competition as soon as they can. I prefer the latter course.
The downside is, of course, is that they'll be giving away the remaining '10's as party favors now.
I think, too, that they wanted/needed something to counter the new Camaro rather than waiting 2 years for the whole shebang to be ready. In Ford's previously leisurely upgrade cycles, they may well have done this, but with their renewed competitive vigor, they seem eager to throw what they have at the competition as soon as they can. I prefer the latter course.
The downside is, of course, is that they'll be giving away the remaining '10's as party favors now.
3/29/10, 04:24 PM
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I'm thinking better rebates are coming especially on the 2010 V6. There are 4,000 Ford dealers in USA probably with an Average of 5 mustangs in stock. That's 20,000 Mustangs to sell. I think now that the insurance companies have read the permance tests the 2011 V6 and V8 cars will cost more to insure which will help 2010 sales. And if you are itching for a 500Hp supercharged GT then a 2010 GT is a no brainer.
3/29/10, 04:33 PM
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From what I have seen on the lot where I get service done, the giveaways have started. They had a full package 10'GT premium with the "other" deck lid spoiler, track pack, nav, for 34k! I would say that's a deal.
hell they had a 08~09 King Cobra on the lot for 72k. I know personally that car used to go for 110k. So yeah, they are making deals left and right. I saw a few left over 09's in the low 20's and they were not use or v6's.
If I had a 2010, It would just be mod time. My 08 feels great to me. With my suspension upgrades, My Saleen Supershaker, and soon to have my Big brake kit, I am not going to be missing anything
Plus I have my 08 looking just how I want it.
The new 5.0 's will be wonderful, but heh they always have new cars coming with more than the last year model. That's just how it goes. So enjoy what you have for as long as you want to keep it, then upgrade or trade in when your ready for a refresh.
hell they had a 08~09 King Cobra on the lot for 72k. I know personally that car used to go for 110k. So yeah, they are making deals left and right. I saw a few left over 09's in the low 20's and they were not use or v6's.
If I had a 2010, It would just be mod time. My 08 feels great to me. With my suspension upgrades, My Saleen Supershaker, and soon to have my Big brake kit, I am not going to be missing anything
Plus I have my 08 looking just how I want it. The new 5.0 's will be wonderful, but heh they always have new cars coming with more than the last year model. That's just how it goes. So enjoy what you have for as long as you want to keep it, then upgrade or trade in when your ready for a refresh.
3/29/10, 04:56 PM
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The new 5.0 looks to be strong. But the outgoing 4.6 (RIP) is a strong starting point for mods. It may take a while for the aftermarket to catch up to the 5.0 but there is a wealth of aftermarket products for the 4.6 right now. It readily accepts forced induction. Jack Roush will build you one with 630-hp!
A dscounted '10, with a rebate could be the opportunity to build a personalized stoplight bandit, or simply enjoyed as a DD with a better than average fun-to-drive quotient.