Yeah, the heat extractor vents look to be a cheap, plastic afterthought. I sure hope it's just a part of the camouflage (which I doubt). Otherwise, it's a pretty sweet-looking car!

 

lol its probably the same black plastic used on the bumper that everyone is complaining about.

 

They may very well use a different type of heat extractor appliqué. May not be plastic, could be a nice black billet piece but I doubt it.

 

the extractor is one of the things im rather fond of here

the color combo looks to be sweet

 

I'm a loyal fan of mustangs, but that front end is just ugly. Looks like a big mouth bass.

 

My opinion:

Overall, the front end is a HUGE improvement. The cleaner bottom of the front bumper is appealing, and the hood looks right, with the exception of the extractor. Grille is right, lights look right. The fogs are in the *correct* spot, unlike GTs (and yes, this includes Awesome, but she's gonna get plastic surgery soon enough.)

This is very nice indeed, I like it

However, the rear... is still the rear. Baby got back, and not in a good way. Of course, with teh freakin "JALOPNIK" covering the bottom of the bumper, i can't really tell what's going on... but it's not the current GT500 goodness, that I can see. it is the smoother one, though, and that's somewhat better than the diffuser thing. But nothing can help that light/huge problem it's got. Shame, really.

One last thing i noticed... the "midline" ridge? The line going from wheel arch to wheel arch and continuing to the quarter panel? It's *way* too pronounced for my tastes. The subtle bend in the 05-09 is better.

I sincerely hope my opinion does not have anything to do with the buying public's, but I do hope it helps them with the 14, because these design changes are not for the better... with the exception of the overal GT500 front end. That's nice indeed.

 

Very nice but I hope the next big reveal is a Boss 302...

 

Would be nice, but they won't reveal the new motor a year before the actual on-sale date. Would kill any 2010 sales, as people would wait for the larger motor.

 

Jeff they should have offered the better motor from the get go. You have to admit the marketing of this is terrible. I would rather they had a full 2009 model year and give them the extra 6 mos. to get the motor done. If I had my head in the sand and bought a 2010 and a year later the 2011 stang comes out with a 5.0L4V motor with 375+hp and the 2011 GT500 gets the alum. block I would be pissed. I do understand the Camaro and such is coming ou,t but man...

Dave

 

Or a catfish without whiskers

 

Same here Shawn, but knowing Ford. It's highly doubtful will be seeing anything other than the 2010 GT500

 

Sorry, not joining the complainers club. I think it looks awesome. The blue and black is gorgeous, and the front and rear both look even better than the current (which in my opinion is one of the best looking Mustangs since the 60's).

 

Same here Clino. I think it looks great. I love the black and blue color as well

 

I suppose the big news could be revealing an IRS for the 2010 GT500. But then you'd think they'd make it available across the line if that were the case - unless they plan to offer one in the 2011 GT, too.

They did send around that survey asking if people wanted IRS last year, if you recall...?

 

Sure they should have. Your totally right Dave. But they didn't have the motor ready and I would rather have the motor delayed but come out with 0 issues, than a rush-job and have warranty problems. From all rumors, both V8 engines will be offered to the public, as a way to keep CAFE down. But again, your 100% correct and I agree with you. I for one am telling everyone who asks that the 2011 will have a larger motor. Just so they don't get pissed at me, lol.

 

I'm going to have to wait to see that grille/hood undisguised before I start comlaining, LOL

But as of right now, I'm not liking what I'm seeing. I think the GT/V6 looks nicer.

I love the wider stance with those wheels. They appear to be wider wheels/tires. Or at least wider tires on a more aggressive offset wheel. Either way, much nicer...

 

That's why Jeff, when the time is right where hooking up

I agree, we don't want warranty issues..but they just should of had a full 2009 model year and then issue the new Mustang for 2011 with not only the 5.0L4v but also the 3.5L V6 instead of the dinosaur motor 4.0L SOHC ranger motor.

Dave

 

Reverse the color combo and then you've got something.

 

I like the front, rear end is going to take some getting use to!

 

I'm very glad I just bought an 08 GT500- it looks much better in my opinion.