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Yes, I was on the fence, but now I'm really starting to love it.
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Those who hated or were on the fence, has the 2015 Mustang grown on you?

Old Feb 22, 2014 | 10:39 AM
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by radioguy1
There certainly isn't anything wrong with liking the looks of the new Mustang The Fusion is the best selling car from FORD. I'm not surprised that they think a "coupe version" - called a Mustang - will sell well! And, that's the name of the business. I just don't like a "homogenized" looking car, and yes, that includes some of the 1990's Mustangs. I really don't see the 2015 headlights as "Muscle car looking." More "girly car looking" - I guess European. There are lots of "European looking" cars with the "cutsey headlights" these days. So I hope they sell really well...to raise the price of my FORD stock. But I'll be looking at the Dodge Challenger SRT8 when I decide to sell my 2013 GT convertible......unless the SVT guys bring out an "iconic looking" Mustang.
The fact that you are going to trade your mustang in for a Challanger, is well almost comical. Why not just supercharge your 13' and destroy any Challanger on the street?

I'm glad this doesn't bother you about the specs of the challanger -
  • Weight: 4170 lbs
A muscle car that also doubles as a tank!
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rmurer

The fact that you are going to trade your mustang in for a Challanger, is well almost comical. Why not just supercharge your 13' and destroy any Challanger on the street?

I'm glad this doesn't bother you about the specs of the challanger -

[*]Weight: 4170 lbs

A muscle car that also doubles as a tank!
For some people is not always about being light speed fast or having 6,000 HP.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rmurer
oh look you posted the mustang and fusion. AGAIN. for those of us that are blind we thank you.
But I added the Taurus (You probably thought it was another picture of the Fusion) and the KIA.

Originally Posted by rmurer
The fact that you are going to trade your mustang in for a Challanger, is well almost comical. Why not just supercharge your 13' and destroy any Challanger on the street?

I'm glad this doesn't bother you about the specs of the challanger -
  • Weight: 4170 lbs
A muscle car that also doubles as a tank!
With 470HP, the Challenger does "OK" with a top speed of 175 - with the automatic and 0-60 in 4.5Sec. It not only performs as a "Muscle car" but has the "iconic" Muscle car look
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by radioguy1

But I added the Taurus (You probably thought it was another picture of the Fusion) and the KIA.

With 470HP, the Challenger does "OK" with a top speed of 175 - with the automatic and 0-60 in 4.5Sec. It not only performs as a "Muscle car" but has the "iconic" Muscle car look
I would say 4.5 seconds is plenty fast. It is the most muscle looking car and I personally love the look of them. I'm not a fan of Dodge and Chrysler from a quality longevity standpoint so I wouldn't buy one. Of course if I had a few extra million too spare , then heck yeah I would have one. There straight up modern day awesome muscle..
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by radioguy1
But I added the Taurus (You probably thought it was another picture of the Fusion) and the KIA.


With 470HP, the Challenger does "OK" with a top speed of 175 - with the automatic and 0-60 in 4.5Sec. It not only performs as a "Muscle car" but has the "iconic" Muscle car look
Whatever you're smokin, please share.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by radioguy1
There certainly isn't anything wrong with liking the looks of the new Mustang The Fusion is the best selling car from FORD. I'm not surprised that they think a "coupe version" - called a Mustang - will sell well! And, that's the name of the business. I just don't like a "homogenized" looking car, and yes, that includes some of the 1990's Mustangs. I really don't see the 2015 headlights as "Muscle car looking." More "girly car looking" - I guess European. There are lots of "European looking" cars with the "cutsey headlights" these days. So I hope they sell really well...to raise the price of my FORD stock. But I'll be looking at the Dodge Challenger SRT8 when I decide to sell my 2013 GT convertible......unless the SVT guys bring out an "iconic looking" Mustang.




LMAO! You really don't need to worry about Your Ford Stock, You could get Rich being a Comedian... No.. Wait... Better Yet, You better Hold Onto Your Ford Stock because You REALLY Need to See an Optometrist if you See a Fusion/Taurus/or Especially a KIA when You Look at the 2015 Mustang. It's a good thing You Own Ford Stock because You're gonna need the Money the 2015 Mustang and F-150 are going to make You to Keep that Challenger on the road too.


As for Your Comment about the Headlights on the 2015 Mustang:


Originally Posted by radioguy1
I really don't see the 2015 headlights as "Muscle car looking." More "girly car looking"
I didn't know that the Headlights provided the "Muscle" I thought that had more to do with the Engine and Performance...

So You go right ahead and buy Yourself that Challenger. I'm sure the owners of those Girly looking 2015 Mustangs will Happily Show You Their Tail Light as they Drive Circles around that Dodge Tank of Yours.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rmurer
Whatever you're smokin, please share.
No smoke.....

"2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Road Test & Review: Engine & Fuel Economy

"For 2013, Challenger’s 6.4 HEMI dispenses 470 horsepower and 470 ft.-lbs. of torque, while also flaunting the potential for 23 mpg on the highway (when driven conservatively). In our testing, the 392 hit sixty in just under four seconds, ran the quarter in just over 12 seconds, and we saw a top speed of 167 (in our automatic transmission equipped 392) before we ran out of room. And yes, the Challenger was still pulling strong, giving us every reason to trust Chrysler’s top speed claim of 182 with the standard six-speed manual and 175 with the optional five-speed automatic.
Chrysler’s Fuel Saver Technology allows the engine to operate on four cylinders in steady state cruising on the Interstate, or use the power of all eight cylinders when needed—say to blow the doors off an errant interloper. With all of its performance potential, the 392 is rated by the EPA at 14-mpg in the city and a surprising 23-mpg on the highway, regardless of whether you opt for the manual or the automatic transmission."


And it looks like an "iconic" muscle car!

http://www.autobytel.com/dodge/chall...review-115558/


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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by radioguy1
No smoke..... "2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Road Test & Review: Engine & Fuel Economy "For 2013, Challenger’s 6.4 HEMI dispenses 470 horsepower and 470 ft.-lbs. of torque, while also flaunting the potential for 23 mpg on the highway (when driven conservatively). In our testing, the 392 hit sixty in just under four seconds, ran the quarter in just over 12 seconds, and we saw a top speed of 167 (in our automatic transmission equipped 392) before we ran out of room. And yes, the Challenger was still pulling strong, giving us every reason to trust Chrysler’s top speed claim of 182 with the standard six-speed manual and 175 with the optional five-speed automatic. Chrysler’s Fuel Saver Technology allows the engine to operate on four cylinders in steady state cruising on the Interstate, or use the power of all eight cylinders when needed—say to blow the doors off an errant interloper. With all of its performance potential, the 392 is rated by the EPA at 14-mpg in the city and a surprising 23-mpg on the highway, regardless of whether you opt for the manual or the automatic transmission." And it looks like an "iconic" muscle car! http://www.autobytel.com/dodge/chall...review-115558/
If the reports are to be believed then the 2015 GT will have around 440HP & 415 lb/ft torque and weigh 3400 lbs. that should allow it to keep up with the Challenger in a straight line and soundly beat it in the twisties. Expect fuel economy to push 30 on the highway as well.

I like the design of the Challenger, but if you're going to keep it 'iconic' (read: old) then please replace the CD player & iPhone integration with an 8-track player.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 09:36 AM
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No media support for 8 track. Maybe vinyl?
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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I wish the '15 would hurry the hell up and land on my dealer's showroom floor already. Need to see one in person.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by radioguy1
No smoke.....

"2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Road Test & Review: Engine & Fuel Economy

"For 2013, Challenger’s 6.4 HEMI dispenses 470 horsepower and 470 ft.-lbs. of torque, while also flaunting the potential for 23 mpg on the highway (when driven conservatively). In our testing, the 392 hit sixty in just under four seconds, ran the quarter in just over 12 seconds, and we saw a top speed of 167 (in our automatic transmission equipped 392) before we ran out of room. And yes, the Challenger was still pulling strong, giving us every reason to trust Chrysler’s top speed claim of 182 with the standard six-speed manual and 175 with the optional five-speed automatic.
Chrysler’s Fuel Saver Technology allows the engine to operate on four cylinders in steady state cruising on the Interstate, or use the power of all eight cylinders when needed—say to blow the doors off an errant interloper. With all of its performance potential, the 392 is rated by the EPA at 14-mpg in the city and a surprising 23-mpg on the highway, regardless of whether you opt for the manual or the automatic transmission."


And it looks like an "iconic" muscle car!

http://www.autobytel.com/dodge/chall...review-115558/


There is no doubt that the dodge is an amazing, great looking old-school muscle car. However I will take the sophistication and handling of new Mustang. For that matter I would and did take the sophistication and handling of the 2011 5.0 over the dodge. I think dodge and Chrysler make some of the prettiest cars on the planet. So far they haven't quite won me over. That and their dependability and resale seem to be bottom of the barrel.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by radioguy1
No smoke..... "2013 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Road Test & Review: Engine & Fuel Economy "For 2013, Challenger’s 6.4 HEMI dispenses 470 horsepower and 470 ft.-lbs. of torque, while also flaunting the potential for 23 mpg on the highway (when driven conservatively). In our testing, the 392 hit sixty in just under four seconds, ran the quarter in just over 12 seconds, and we saw a top speed of 167 (in our automatic transmission equipped 392) before we ran out of room. And yes, the Challenger was still pulling strong, giving us every reason to trust Chrysler’s top speed claim of 182 with the standard six-speed manual and 175 with the optional five-speed automatic. Chrysler’s Fuel Saver Technology allows the engine to operate on four cylinders in steady state cruising on the Interstate, or use the power of all eight cylinders when needed—say to blow the doors off an errant interloper. With all of its performance potential, the 392 is rated by the EPA at 14-mpg in the city and a surprising 23-mpg on the highway, regardless of whether you opt for the manual or the automatic transmission." And it looks like an "iconic" muscle car! http://www.autobytel.com/dodge/chall...review-115558/
MPG wise the mustang is superior. Twisties also belong to the stang. Straight line is arguable since the chally has alot of weight to lug around.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Was finally able to view the new Mustang in the flesh . . . I dig it even more, but it looks like it has grown (understanding the proportions/specs.) I was a little surprised how big it looks. Looking forward to driving one.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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Was finally able to view the new Mustang in the flesh . . . I dig it even more, but it looks like it has grown (understanding the proportions/specs.) I was a little surprised how big it looks. Looking forward to driving one.
Come take a look at my 2010. It looks that big too You've been hanging out with that little '03 Mach 1 too long

Any other impressions?
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 03:02 PM
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I wasn't in love with it nor did I hate it when I first saw the pics. I liked the rear and the rest wasn't bad. Got to see it a week or two ago in Chicago. I personally love the rear but something just looked off about the front. It seems too rounded. The way the hood dives up front and the whole front comes to sort of a bubble. It doesn't go as well with the lines and shape left over from the current gen. From the sides to me it looks like the current S197 with a mismatched front end. As negative as this all sounds though I like it overall but something just looks off to me in person. Maybe it will continue growing on me.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Alonso

Come take a look at my 2010. It looks that big too You've been hanging out with that little '03 Mach 1 too long

Any other impressions?
Hah!!! True, but it looked much bigger than the GT500 sitting right in front of it.

No other real impressions . . . I like it. The nose doesn't look as high in person, proportions are great, and FMC did a great job, in my opinion.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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I wish the '15 would hurry the hell up and land on my dealer's showroom floor already. Need to see one in person.
I wish it would hurry up so I can purchase it.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bandit79
I wasn't in love with it nor did I hate it when I first saw the pics. I liked the rear and the rest wasn't bad. Got to see it a week or two ago in Chicago. I personally love the rear but something just looked off about the front. It seems too rounded. The way the hood dives up front and the whole front comes to sort of a bubble. It doesn't go as well with the lines and shape left over from the current gen. From the sides to me it looks like the current S197 with a mismatched front end. As negative as this all sounds though I like it overall but something just looks off to me in person. Maybe it will continue growing on me.
Bandit - I'm pretty sure it's the color you saw that makes it look 'off'. I saw one in orange and while I still liked it the darker colors show the lines much better IMO.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 09:48 PM
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Saw the race red car here in Dallas and I don't love the new car in that red. I love race red too but I feel it just wasn't great. I do love the rear, the front isn't bad and overall looks great.

Saw the F-150 in Guard and LOVED the color and will be a great color. Can't wait to see the car again and drive one.

Side note: don't harsh on the guys wanting a Challenger. A true enthusiast would keep open eyes to all autos.
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