2015 instantly dates the S197, Ford nailed it.
11/14/14, 07:54 AM
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Indeed, the similarities are there, obviously.
But notice the front lower bumper differences. The SN95 has a cleaner look, more like the rest of the car. Flowing. Works.
The headlamps of the '15 are stretched back, kind of like a person who's had just a tad too much plastic surgery. Also, they're cut to go upwards instead of downwards at the ends, which looks just a little odd. They should be straight-ish, or turn downwards. But that's a minor quibble, that's livable, overall.
It's the lower grill/bumper up front. Too busy. Too foward jutting. Too jowly.
Just... too much. Not clean.
I understand it's aerodynamics to get a few percentage points of MPG at cruise...
...but it's a Mustang. Give me a break. Clean it up.
Excepting that lower grill/bumper, there is nothing I don't like about '15 Mustangs. Not. One. Thing. Love the car, it's making me think about getting one... but Awesome wouldn't want a stablemate, really. She doesn't mind the motorcycle, but it'd be her or the 15.
I'm keepin' her. So there ya go.
Well... maybe the AL hood is also a problem for me, because histories of AL and Ford paint, but that's it, really.
/These are, of course, just my humble opinions on the matter, and if'n you all be likin' the busybody front as it is, then great! I'm glad you like it!
But notice the front lower bumper differences. The SN95 has a cleaner look, more like the rest of the car. Flowing. Works.
The headlamps of the '15 are stretched back, kind of like a person who's had just a tad too much plastic surgery. Also, they're cut to go upwards instead of downwards at the ends, which looks just a little odd. They should be straight-ish, or turn downwards. But that's a minor quibble, that's livable, overall.
It's the lower grill/bumper up front. Too busy. Too foward jutting. Too jowly.
Just... too much. Not clean.
I understand it's aerodynamics to get a few percentage points of MPG at cruise...
...but it's a Mustang. Give me a break. Clean it up.
Excepting that lower grill/bumper, there is nothing I don't like about '15 Mustangs. Not. One. Thing. Love the car, it's making me think about getting one... but Awesome wouldn't want a stablemate, really. She doesn't mind the motorcycle, but it'd be her or the 15.
I'm keepin' her. So there ya go.
Well... maybe the AL hood is also a problem for me, because histories of AL and Ford paint, but that's it, really.
/These are, of course, just my humble opinions on the matter, and if'n you all be likin' the busybody front as it is, then great! I'm glad you like it!
11/14/14, 10:49 AM
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I still think the SN95 looked better. I see the similarities though.
I don't know what it was about the SN95, but it was my all time favorite Mustang body style. Late model S197 was second favorite.
I don't know what it was about the SN95, but it was my all time favorite Mustang body style. Late model S197 was second favorite.
11/14/14, 12:41 PM
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11/14/14, 06:45 PM
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11/14/14, 08:12 PM
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Well, if you wanna get all *technical* about it... 
I gotta tell ya, I was going down the freeway passing Champion Ford in Katy, and they have an Oxford White '15 on the lifted rotisserie..
It. Is. GORGEOUS, overall.
I gotta tell ya, I was going down the freeway passing Champion Ford in Katy, and they have an Oxford White '15 on the lifted rotisserie..
It. Is. GORGEOUS, overall.
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11/15/14, 07:43 AM
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2015 is a nice looking car it's just not muscley enough for me, too smooth, too futuristic.
Not everyone shares the same taste in cars (shocking I know), when i think mustang I don't think soft curves, european looks and a quiet plushy ride... I'll just leave this right here.
R.I.P. "muscle mustang"
Not everyone shares the same taste in cars (shocking I know), when i think mustang I don't think soft curves, european looks and a quiet plushy ride... I'll just leave this right here.
R.I.P. "muscle mustang"
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11/15/14, 03:58 PM
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I like everything about the 15 Mustang except for the missing A and B pillars that were separate on the current S-197, but Im sure ill get used to it though
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11/15/14, 06:35 PM
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I was torn on the 2015.. Until I went to my dealership to get an oil change on my 2005 Mustang GT Vert and they had a few 15s for me to look at. Needless to say I left there in a Cab with a check for my 05 and a 15 on order.
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11/15/14, 06:45 PM
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That's funny :-) did you order a GT?
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11/16/14, 08:25 AM
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11/16/14, 08:44 AM
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11/16/14, 09:03 AM
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I'm still on the fence about the 15. I've seen and sat in one at the auto show, and stopped and looked at a few at a dealer the other day. It just doesn't thrill me, like the outgoing gen does. For me, the worst part is the front end. Still looks a bit like a blowfish to me. Anxious to see the '16 GT350, tho. Also, ....still need to drive the new generation.
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Stumbled on This Old Thread!
10 Years Later & an Interesting Read!
Another Generation Has Arrived.
Look at It This Way We Have over Half a Century of Choices For Your Ideal Pony!
Not a Bad Thing!
The First Gen S-197 As Always Most Popular Forums on The Site Followed By The 2nd Gen S-197's.
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10 Years Later & an Interesting Read!
Another Generation Has Arrived.
Look at It This Way We Have over Half a Century of Choices For Your Ideal Pony!
Not a Bad Thing!
The First Gen S-197 As Always Most Popular Forums on The Site Followed By The 2nd Gen S-197's.
Sub Section Modifications!
Not a Reflection of Cars Overall But This Sites Viewers.
All You Have To Do I Click on Forums and See Current Viewers Per Section.
KC
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