2013 MY refresh
#682
The 2013s look fine -- but I've seen enough, so I bought a 2012 today. The track apps and 5-10% power bump (my guess) are not something that would cause me to delay a purchase into next spring. My 2012 rocks!
#684
Can someone explain the candy cane look? I don't see it
I actually like the '10-'12 tail lights better, and I'm not even a fan of it
I actually like the '10-'12 tail lights better, and I'm not even a fan of it
#685
Originally Posted by JimmyM
Can someone explain the candy cane look? I don't see it
I actually like the '10-'12 tail lights better, and I'm not even a fan of it
I actually like the '10-'12 tail lights better, and I'm not even a fan of it
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Boy am I glad that I took delivery of my 12 Stang! I believe that this is going to be the last great retro Stang. I am completely satisfied with the current front and rear of the vehicle. I can't tell everyone how many compliments I have received. I almost held out for the 13 and am glad I didn't... Plus I ordered and purchased it at invoice and they took off $2,250 in rebates on top of that. Loaded with almost everything including the electronics package I paid just $33,000 and change on a retail price of $39,195.
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Boy am I glad that I took delivery of my 12 Stang! I believe that this is going to be the last great retro Stang. I am completely satisfied with the current front and rear of the vehicle. I can't tell everyone how many compliments I have received. I almost held out for the 13 and am glad I didn't... Plus I ordered and purchased it at invoice and they took off $2,250 in rebates on top of that. Loaded with almost everything including the electronics package I paid just $33,000 and change on a retail price of $39,195.
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Ehh, I guess I'm a bit underwhelmed with the fact that every model features identical front fascias with GT500 nose cones grafted onto them. I can honestly say that, so far, I much prefer the look of the current car's front end -- whether stock or augmented with a Saleen grille like mine -- than what Ford's come up with for 2013. It may look better in person, but I still think the GT500 nose is too big and gaudy. Ford could have at least angled the corners or something -- I mean, this is the exact same nose that's found on the current GT500. I am excited, though, to see what Ford's come up with for the 2013's rear end and tail lights. So far, so good in that department!
#690
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The good news is that the better looking 10-12 GT/Boss nose should still swap to the 2013 car but it will require a hood swap too...
Last edited by watchdevil; 11/5/11 at 12:44 AM.
#691
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Don't be too fooled by all the 3M vinyl tape... I believe that reverse lamp is fake as well.. something like silver tape applied first then the rest on top. The only real part of the taillamp we see is the LED perimeter around the innermost section. It has already been described by those who have seen it as blacked out taillamps with LED perimeters in each section. So yeah smoked lenses would help the backup lamps blend in very well without the candy cane syndrome that annoys some people.
#692
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The reflectors in the bottom of the bumper cover is an EU standard... And if everyone here notices the license pocket is enlarged with trim that can be removed to accommodate a long Euro plate. The Mustang is preparing for RHD EU debut...
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Don't be too fooled by all the 3M vinyl tape... I believe that reverse lamp is fake as well.. something like silver tape applied first then the rest on top. The only real part of the taillamp we see is the LED perimeter around the innermost section. It has already been described by those who have seen it as blacked out taillamps with LED perimeters in each section. So yeah smoked lenses would help the backup lamps blend in very well without the candy cane syndrome that annoys some people.
#694
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If you study the picture with the third brake lamp lit you will see the middle of the red tape in the inner and outer sections lit on the taillamps as well. I suspect the blacked out sections will function as stop/turn lamps remaining sequential while hidden in the smoked section are LED back-up lamps as well.
The center section seems to actually be translucent but it might be a trick of making the preproduction lamps clear in that area instead of smoked as they should be, which would account for the complete covering of the inner and outer sections with red tape. I suspect the center section has the turn/brake lamp disabled to throw us off even further.
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#696
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Of course Ford fixes what is wrong with the rear end and effs up the nose. I wish they didn't rip that GT500 look because to me the bulbous hood and nose of the GT500 looks heavy and bloated. I prefer the trim sculpted look of the 2010-12 GT/Boss nose and power dome hood which to me is the best looking nose from 05-13.
The new rear end is A+!
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