If the Mustang fails globally you can probably kiss it good bye for a while. Car manufactures are not in a position to lose big on these gambles.

 

As long as it does well in the domestic market I don't think Mustang will go on hiatus unless Ford were to do something crazy like waste money trying to compete in the Charge/SS market (RWD performance sedan) and had to choose between either a RWD V8 2dr or a RWD V8 4dr as competing in both would result in too few sales of either.

Anyways, I'll have the GT500 paid off soon and I'll be in the market for something new in a few years. Then again I've got this really big itch for a C6 Z06, if the used car market is right, I might have to wait on a new Mustang for a bit.

 

You know...I had thought about that as well then just said to myself "I have been without a fun coupe for too long and I don't want to be behind the curve so I don't care, I'm saving for a 2015" HOWEVER, my indecisiveness has now kicked in. First thought was 2015 Mustang GT but if I don't like the new style a used 2013 BOSS. Now I'm thinking I might wait until the 2016 for the GT350 or whatever they come out with as a specialty model...So many choices!!!!

 

Ah, but then you finally decide the '16 GT350 is for you...............and then the '17MY refresh rumours on TMS start and have you salivating for what might be just around the corner. Before you know it, it's ten years later and you still haven't bought anything

 

Let see what 2017 will bring. Hell, go out buy what's here now and drive it like you stole it.

 

ahh ok, I can't say i've driven anything other than the econoboxes with DCT's so you have a valid point. I agree the somewhat limited production of automatic mustangs wouldn't allow the investment.
Then again, the 5.0L was developed specifically for the mustang and it didn't take long for them to be detuned and stuffed in F-150's in serious numbers, so investing in a new automatic transmission for the mustang that could turn around and help F-150 fuel mileage could be justified..

 

THAT game..

like buying a PC graphics card when they changed every 6 months..

 

The best time to buy is now...and never look at prices. You'll just cry.
Either set a price, or set a model.

Now with the Mustang, look at what they did with 2010-2014
Between 2 different looks, 2 different powertrain changes, and a kickin' SE
and packages....in 5 years, and not all in the same years!

I don't expect THAT train to slow down any.
Ford is doing everything right to not let things get stale and keeping people in the 'I want to upgrade' category.

IF we follow the same train of events....
I'd expect 2015 to be the 'big bang', 2015/16 an SVT vehicle....
2017/18 with some type of powertrain or looks upgrade...one in either of those years. An SE thrown in for good measure.

Bringing us smack dab into 2019/2020 big changes to looks as the cycle starts anew.

 

They have been doing well keeping a constant state of elevation. the 05-09' models I really liked, they had a well refined chassis, what seemed like a lot of power and looked good, the Bullit was an instant classic, but still just a little too retro for me. then the 10' came and really hooked me with the cleaner more modern styling, then the 5.0L 6spd combos which make a 4.6L 3V laughable, and now the more aggressive gt500 styling trickled into the base 13-14's... The current car is great, I wouldn't put any previous base/gt model ahead of it. If they keep this up the next mustang could very well be a world class contender

 

What is the groups thoughts around the SVT vehicle being launched in the 2015MY? Do we think that Ford will wait a year till MY16 to launch it. Although with the 05 customers had to wait until 07, with the 2010s they only delayed the shelby's a few months and I think that would be the right strategy for the 2015s.

 

I think they'll wait a year.

It keeps the hype going and allows them to work out bugs

 

While Ford and most manufacturers are much better about using first year buyers as beta testers, they still don't always get it 100% right out of the gate, so 2016 would be a safer bet. Also, it sometimes seems to take Ford another year or so to roll out both a new chassis then all the new/updated drivetrains.

 

When will Ford stop taking orders for the 2014?

 

I think we all would like to know this...

 

Why is that?

 

As much as I'd like to order a 2015 when they are available I think I'll wait until late 2015 and order my Mustang and take deliverly in spring 2016. I'm going to buy my Mustang in Germany with EB4 which is supposed to produce close to 300 HP. This is a dream come true for me.

 

That just means the new mustang will come sooner!

 

I suppose that all depends on what sort RWD cars the next gen Mustang chassis underpins. If its proprietary then you might see Mustang go on "hiatus" if it flops globally.

Cars are rapidly coming to a point where keeping them affordable while maintaining a profit will rely on as much platform sharing as possible and as many sales as possible (just look at VW and the length they are going toward homogenizing their resources).

A few well heeled Mustang enthusiasts aren't enough to keep the marque alive no matter what they are willing to pay Ford for it so unless your idea of Ford's top performance car being a Focus with an ST badge you might want to hope its a global success.

 

It's just like some of the V8 guys hating on the V6. Basic math will show that without the V6, the V8 doesn't exist. And now things have gone to another level. The Mustang itself, regardless of engine, now requires that the car be sold globally and possibly underpin variants, like 4 doors or a Lincoln coupe.

But I don't think this should be a cause for concern. The Mustang is an iconic product, either those global buyers will want it because it is uniquely Mustang or they aren't going to buy it in significant numbers anyway. So I don't see Ford straying from a car that will be readily identifiable as a Mustang. As for platform sharing, the Taurus and Explorer share a platform and I'm confident that few people see one and say "Now is that the Taurus or the Explorer". I don't think that sharing has to mean any sort of "watering down" of the Mustang DNA.