Bottom line increase profit. I still don't see the need for any of that, should add cooled and heated seats.

 

Take it for what's its worth, I am not going to argue the point from here. I spoke with Jim Owens yesterday and he stated there has been nothing finalized for the 2013 Boss or released yet, that includes colors or options. So I do not know where this info came from. I doubt the people that have posted it here are not trying to make anything up on their own but it did not come from Ford or anyone with the Mustang program.

 

Yes it did.

 

Ford might be taking a page from the history books (are you reading this Mr Farr) again. The first year of the Boss 302 (1969) was more basic and race car inspired than the second. The second year also had more available options and color choices. Examples: shaker hood and grabber colors. The same could be said for the GT350. The 1966 model was more people friendly than the 1965 was. In both cases the underlying theme was to make the model appeal to a wider audience.

 

Hence the appeal of the '65 in my garage, my old '69 Cougar, my dream '69 Boss and my current 2012 Boss. Couldn't be more happy, hope the pile on the creature comforts.

 

The only option I wanted was SYNC but I bought a new ear bud and I'm good to go. I didn't think I'd like the cloth seats but I really like them. I like mine just the way it is and will like it just a bit better when I have TracKey software installed.

 

Do you know how far in advance these things are finalized, especially with being able to order a '13 in less than 6 months?

 

Not really, I don't know much. I just ask questions from the Ford reps when I see them. What I wrote about above is nothing more then I was told by the Mustang brand manager at Miller. Guys like Jim are more then happy to meet us and will talk with you about anything. You just need to head out the the car shows etc.

 

If the '13 is less than 6 months out, and I'm betting this post is correct, then a lot of things are locked down. They just haven't been released yet as not to negatively affect remaining '12 sales most likely.

 

I am not sure that that is entirely accurate, if you look at the end of the Boss book where Farr lists the option lists, there is little to no difference between 69 and 70.

The biggest difference was the decision to resize the valve sizes.

 

$$$$ HOW TRUE $$$$

 

Ditto.... Look how long they took to confirm the 5.0 in 2011. They knew it would kill 2010 sales and look what it did to 2010 GT sales.....

 

I think it's a good move. Not that I see upgrading for another 3 or so years, but for those of us who want to be able to drive our mustang everywhere and everyday, the additions of the electronics package as an option should be a positive for many people.

 

It's far closer than that. Order banks will open THIS Dec. for the 13 MY. I'm pretty sure everything has been finalized- although it might be a very small circle of people that actually know all the details.

 

HID and stereo worth it alone for me. New electronics also great.