Is history repeating itself?
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Seems like history is repeating itself, kinda.
1999/2005: New body styling
2000/2006. No change
2001/2007. Intro of Bullitt / GT/CS. Non functional hood scoops introduced on both.
2003-2004/2008: Mach 1 comes out to maintain interest in current Mustang, prior to new body style. 2008 is also looking good for a Mach and/or Boss right before a new body style in 2009.
I know this is not earth shattering news. Just an observation, that others have also made.
1999/2005: New body styling
2000/2006. No change
2001/2007. Intro of Bullitt / GT/CS. Non functional hood scoops introduced on both.
2003-2004/2008: Mach 1 comes out to maintain interest in current Mustang, prior to new body style. 2008 is also looking good for a Mach and/or Boss right before a new body style in 2009.
I know this is not earth shattering news. Just an observation, that others have also made.
#2
Yes indeed- my brother and I talk about this all the time. It's the 5 year cycle- and Ford seems to not want to break it. Fine by me,though... just keep releasin' those special editions!!!
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Well remember back in the day, body styles were changed every 2 years... and there were even visable differences between those 2 years of the same car...
94-98 SN95
99-04 SN95 New Edge
It'll be about the same.... only...
NOW we have a kickin platform for the car, not a recycled 79 fairmont chassis.
94-98 SN95
99-04 SN95 New Edge
It'll be about the same.... only...
NOW we have a kickin platform for the car, not a recycled 79 fairmont chassis.
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Originally posted by Boomer@January 24, 2006, 8:15 AM
It'll be about the same.... only...
NOW we have a kickin platform for the car, not a recycled 79 fairmont chassis.
It'll be about the same.... only...
NOW we have a kickin platform for the car, not a recycled 79 fairmont chassis.
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It looks like the same cycle is going.
I personally think, considering there will be competition in '09, that they have to steal all the headlines and offer a mach1/boss right away.
I personally think, considering there will be competition in '09, that they have to steal all the headlines and offer a mach1/boss right away.
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IMHO I don't think we will see a Boss until '09 model year. My rationale is as follows: It will be the 40th anniversary of the original Boss 302, the '09 exterior will incorporate some of the styling cues from the '69 - '70 'Stangs and finally and maybe most importantly it will likely be the timeframe for the Camaro/Challenger launch.
I'd expect to see a Mach I in 2008 as well. Looks like '09 is my model year!!
I'd expect to see a Mach I in 2008 as well. Looks like '09 is my model year!!
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Sounds like we have a growing club of future '09 Boss owners!!
I suppose I'll just stick with my '93 Cobra until the '09's are available even though I'd love to have an '06 to hold me until then!!
I suppose I'll just stick with my '93 Cobra until the '09's are available even though I'd love to have an '06 to hold me until then!!
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If Mach is 08 and Boss in 09, then I would go with the Mach. Don't get me wrong; I love hips. My wife can confirm this. , but the Mach has always been my favorite.
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Originally posted by AFBLUE@January 24, 2006, 5:35 PM
If Mach is 08 and Boss in 09, then I would go with the Mach. Don't get me wrong; I love hips. My wife can confirm this. , but the Mach has always been my favorite.
If Mach is 08 and Boss in 09, then I would go with the Mach. Don't get me wrong; I love hips. My wife can confirm this. , but the Mach has always been my favorite.
So we should ammend this to include a S/E Mustang club for Mach I and Boss owners (and future owners!!)
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Originally posted by AnotherMustangMan@January 25, 2006, 12:21 PM
An 08 Mach will help move 'Stangs that would otherwise sit on lots thanks to would-be buyers waiting for the 09 remodel.
An 08 Mach will help move 'Stangs that would otherwise sit on lots thanks to would-be buyers waiting for the 09 remodel.
#17
Originally posted by Boomer@January 24, 2006, 9:13 AM
It was broke..
We just didn't have the money to fix it
hahah
It DID get its moneys worth...
I just hope D2C doesn't last till 2030...
It was broke..
We just didn't have the money to fix it
hahah
It DID get its moneys worth...
I just hope D2C doesn't last till 2030...
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Originally posted by kevinb120@January 25, 2006, 4:10 PM
Which platform is D2C? The 500? Thats a fantastic platform, far ahead of anything toyota or honda have.
Which platform is D2C? The 500? Thats a fantastic platform, far ahead of anything toyota or honda have.
#19
My thoughts.....a bit optimistic but here goes:
2007.5 a new Mach (cause the GT/CS is gonna be a bit of a dog)
2008 or maybe 2008.5 a new Bullitt (the 40th Anniv. of McQueens')
2009 a new body, a new Boss (as per MustangFanatic's rationale)
2007.5 a new Mach (cause the GT/CS is gonna be a bit of a dog)
2008 or maybe 2008.5 a new Bullitt (the 40th Anniv. of McQueens')
2009 a new body, a new Boss (as per MustangFanatic's rationale)
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add in this little nugget to the pile...dodge and chebby coming in late just like they did back in the 60's
truely is history repeating
truely is history repeating