How do you feel about your '10-'14 after the reveal of the S550?
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^ I think I figured out (for my own personal tastes) why I think the S550 doesn't "do it" for me. It's for sure the front end (obviously), but it's the lack of a solid B Pillar!!! I caught that in the pics above, because I see my past 370z in it... and I wondered why. It's the roofline (along with the double crease on it) and also the lack of a B pillar....
very interesting.... hmmmm
very interesting.... hmmmm
Being a former G35 Coupe owner it was something I instantly picked up on. Of course being a former G35 Coupe owner, I'm very happy to see the updates that Ford has made to the new Mustang. It brings the Mustang a lot closer to where the G37 has been in chassis and interior which is a very good thing considering how close to each other a GT and G37 (now Q60) are in price.
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Ok Solid Axle guys, if this report from Motor Authority is correct, you'll have what sounds like a great option for drag racing: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...or-drag-racers
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I think a number of members nailed it perfectly in this thread.
The S550 succeeds at its main mission: making the previous one look dated and hopefully continuing the basic business case of the car while taking into account market and political realities.
Am I going to rush out and trade mine in? Probably not. Do I recognize that the S550 will be better, faster, and overall improved experience? I sure do.
Frankly though, I think Mustangs are better when they're a bit aged - don't need the attention of having the 'new one'. These aren't high-priced/low-resale German cars we're talking about...
Forget the G37, those were only a factor in this game for like 1 or 2 years - this car's target is the new 2 door compact executive with the even number for a name.
The S550 succeeds at its main mission: making the previous one look dated and hopefully continuing the basic business case of the car while taking into account market and political realities.
Am I going to rush out and trade mine in? Probably not. Do I recognize that the S550 will be better, faster, and overall improved experience? I sure do.
Frankly though, I think Mustangs are better when they're a bit aged - don't need the attention of having the 'new one'. These aren't high-priced/low-resale German cars we're talking about...
Forget the G37, those were only a factor in this game for like 1 or 2 years - this car's target is the new 2 door compact executive with the even number for a name.
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Considerong the fact the that 11-14 GT will keep with an M3 (the benchmark) around a track and take it out on a drag strip, im really looking forward to the stomping to come.
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I think a number of members nailed it perfectly in this thread. The S550 succeeds at its main mission: making the previous one look dated and hopefully continuing the basic business case of the car while taking into account market and political realities. Am I going to rush out and trade mine in? Probably not. Do I recognize that the S550 will be better, faster, and overall improved experience? I sure do. Frankly though, I think Mustangs are better when they're a bit aged - don't need the attention of having the 'new one'. These aren't high-priced/low-resale German cars we're talking about... Forget the G37, those were only a factor in this game for like 1 or 2 years - this car's target is the new 2 door compact executive with the even number for a name.
Forget the G37, those were only a factor in this game for like 1 or 2 years - this car's target is the new 2 door compact executive with the even number for a name.But yes I agree with ya
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More like "Forget the G37, those aren't being produced anymore."
The 2015 Mustang will be facing off against the 2016 Infiniti Q60 Coupe.
How's that for a similarity?
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Being a former G37 coupe owner - that's what i thought when i saw the 2015 Mustang - G37 rear grafted onto a sort of Mustang front end. The main differences are the Infiniti most likely won't have a V-8 and it will probably cost 60K - money you could buy a Shelby or God Forbid a Corvette with. I'll be keeping my 2014 Mustang especially since i have a FR adjustable suspension kit sitting in my garage waiting for Spring to put on. I don't mind the new Mustang front end but i think they cheapened up the rear - especially the GT badging. I do like the interior better than the 2014 but it isn't dramatically different.
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I am glad I got a '14. Performance wise I think the '15 will be amazing and the rear is growing on me but I am not loving that front end. Over time, it will probably grow on me but luckily I'm not in the market for a new car at the moment so it doesn't really matter much.
Some of the comparison pics of other models earlier in this thread are interesting. I actually went from a 1974 Pinto to a 1980 Mustang then a 2000 Escort. Yeah, I love my Fords! LOL!
Some of the comparison pics of other models earlier in this thread are interesting. I actually went from a 1974 Pinto to a 1980 Mustang then a 2000 Escort. Yeah, I love my Fords! LOL!
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I am glad I got a '14. Performance wise I think the '15 will be amazing and the rear is growing on me but I am not loving that front end. Over time, it will probably grow on me but luckily I'm not in the market for a new car at the moment so it doesn't really matter much. Some of the comparison pics of other models earlier in this thread are interesting. I actually went from a 1974 Pinto to a 1980 Mustang then a 2000 Escort. Yeah, I love my Fords! LOL!
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After seeing so many people post photos of other cars the 2015 Mustang looks like, it makes me appreciate my Bullitt even more. One thing's for sure, the '05-09 Mustang looks nothing like any other car out there...except a Mustang.
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I still like my 2012 Gt...when the 2010 bodystyle first came out I did not like it. But it grew on me and i got a 2012 when the 2013's came out b/c i did not like the front on the 2013-14. Now with the 2015 I actually like the new car. I won't be getting one...waiting to see what the new SVT Cobra will be and cost. Then I might get one to go along with my 1998 Cobra
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Just purchased my '14 a month ago. Even after the '15 was revealed, I had no hesitation to purchase my baby. The new model doesn't have that stance that makes it a mustang. If you look at the front of my mustang, you know it is a mustang. This new model is just too fusion for me and the interior is busy for me. I like the simple clean lines in the current mustang. It's just my personal opinion but I am very happy with my 2014. When people say that the pictures don't do the new model justice. I look at pictures of all the current mustangs on here and I can't remember seeing a current generation mustang picture where it didn't look amazing.