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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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What is included in the package?


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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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It does!
A totally agree. Gorgeous car. Still prefer the '12s. But, They are really nice looking in person. Back end is so much better than pics. And the long fastback / short rear deck is soooo cool. Haven't seen a conv in person. The stance is perfect IMO.

Most body styles got more aggressive as the years went on. Probably will again.
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 04:39 PM
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So in your opinion, the 2015 looks visually smaller compared to the current 2014 S-197 ? My reason for asking is someone also saw the 2015 at Mustang world in person and claims in his opinion that its actually larger and wider over the current 2014 S-197.. He also mentioned in his post the hood is longer and the car itself is wider over the current 2014 model as well.. If the 2015 does appear to look visually larger over the current 2014 S-197 in anyway ? Then I definitely wont be interested in upgrading as the current model is huge enough as it is now..
I say yes, a bit. Even from the rear, which I think is and was too big.

There are a lot of side by side / photoshopped comparos online, and you can see visually the dimensions are almost identical (height aside).
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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Do like the fastback and tail lights in the pics I have seen. How are they in real life?

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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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IMHO the car appears to be wider and a little lower but about the same volume if that makes any sense? I prefer the GT front over the LE.

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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by shaneyusa
Do like the fastback and tail lights in the pics I have seen. How are they in real life?
Even better on person. If you like it in pics, you'll love it in person. I thought the rear looked odd in pics. I like it in person. Roofline is awesome. Stance is perfect now, to me.
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 06:55 AM
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My only question is this, are the tail lights sequential? I've seen video of the car and they just flash.. But those cars were prototypes.. Anyone have video of production taillights in operation?
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by stam616
My only question is this, are the tail lights sequential? I've seen video of the car and they just flash.. But those cars were prototypes.. Anyone have video of production taillights in operation?

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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 07:10 AM
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by KC3333
Even better on person. If you like it in pics, you'll love it in person. I thought the rear looked odd in pics. I like it in person. Roofline is awesome. Stance is perfect now, to me.
So now that you've seen the 15MY in person.. Do you like it far better over your current S-197 that you would either trade it in or sell it in order to get the new S550 ?

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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Mustang Freak
IMHO the car appears to be wider and a little lower but about the same volume if that makes any sense? I prefer the GT front over the LE.

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I understood your post perfectly Gary.. In other words the overall size volume is about the same, but the overhangs are shorter and the height is lower when compared with the current S-197 ?
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by m05fastbackGT
So now that you've seen the 15MY in person.. Do you like it far better over your current S-197 that you would either trade it in or sell it in order to get the new S550 ?

No question.
And I LOVE my car....
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KC3333
Even better on person. If you like it in pics, you'll love it in person. I thought the rear looked odd in pics. I like it in person. Roofline is awesome. Stance is perfect now, to me.

It's true that this car photographs really oddly, and I don't know why.


A lot of the lines and curves aren't conveyed well in a pic.
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 12:09 PM
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No question.
And I LOVE my car....
I love my car too Pete, and that's why it's going to be a very difficult decision to make..
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by m05fastbackGT
I love my car too Pete, and that's why it's going to be a very difficult decision to make..


This is what makes the decision for me:

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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by m05fastbackGT
I understood your post perfectly Gary.. In other words the overall size volume is about the same, but the overhangs are shorter and the height is lower when compared with the current S-197 ?
Yep somebody understood! I couldn't think of how to word it without typing out a book! :-)
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by m05fastbackGT
So now that you've seen the 15MY in person.. Do you like it far better over your current S-197 that you would either trade it in or sell it in order to get the new S550 ?
Nope, not yet. But I can only compare looks right now.

I have 2 '12's. Ordered the V6 MCA, then loved the looks so much, I hunted for and found a used Boss. The Boss trumps the '15's for me. The V6 MCA? Not yet. I prefer the looks of the '12's, but the handling and interior might persuade me someday to trade the V6. The 15 is awesome... but still I'll prefer the '12 on looks alone.

If I was looking for a new one right now, between 15 and 14? The 15 for sure. The lines on the 15's' in the hips , the hood, the roof, are all very well done. The only time it says Fusion a bit is from dead on, head-to-head. After that, it's pure, next-gen Mustang to me. They are very nicely done, and quite aggressive - and will be more so over time. Can't wait to see even wider tires.

(Nit: The 50th has the circle around the horse in back. I'll miss that on non-LEs... looks naked without it.)

I was sorta sold on a Boss based on reading, but really fell in love after driving it. I would never make the leap on any car, even though I'm a Stang freak, until I drove it. I take good care of them, but don't own garage queens. It's about the driving not as much the detailing for me.

So... TBD I guess!
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by KC3333
Thanks so much! I assume it's the same on the Ecoboost model as well! I guess the cars I saw were earlier prototypes.
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer
This is what makes the decision for me:

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Same here ! As I really don't want to start from scratch all over again with having to make car payments..

At least my current 06 GT is paid off and still has a lot of good years left with only 10,864 miles on her
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by KC3333
Nope, not yet. But I can only compare looks right now.

I have 2 '12's. Ordered the V6 MCA, then loved the looks so much, I hunted for and found a used Boss. The Boss trumps the '15's for me. The V6 MCA? Not yet. I prefer the looks of the '12's, but the handling and interior might persuade me someday to trade the V6. The 15 is awesome... but still I'll prefer the '12 on looks alone.

If I was looking for a new one right now, between 15 and 14? The 15 for sure. The lines on the 15's' in the hips , the hood, the roof, are all very well done. The only time it says Fusion a bit is from dead on, head-to-head. After that, it's pure, next-gen Mustang to me. They are very nicely done, and quite aggressive - and will be more so over time. Can't wait to see even wider tires.

(Nit: The 50th has the circle around the horse in back. I'll miss that on non-LEs... looks naked without it.)

I was sorta sold on a Boss based on reading, but really fell in love after driving it. I would never make the leap on any car, even though I'm a Stang freak, until I drove it. I take good care of them, but don't own garage queens. It's about the driving not as much the detailing for me.

So... TBD I guess!
I most definitely love the full fastback greenhouse the most along with it's wider hips and IMO this is what Ford should had done with the current 05-14 S-197..

Other than that, I still love my current 06 GT just as much when it was brand new 8 years ago
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