Ford to Completely Ruin the Mustang for 2014
#23
Not likely the future Mustang. The "SawCreatives" car, may be closer... That little one, however, would be far too "cool" for Ford to produce as a Mustang. It could come in with a different banner, but it's too small and would offer too many advantages. Thus, Ford won't make it the Mustang. Maybe it could be another all new Thunderchicken! Looks like a 2 seater anyway.
I'd MUCH rather they build that as a T-bird or whatever and offer the Mustang as a lighter, more aerodynamic car AND an all new 4dr! That April fools 4dr looked hilarious on one hand, but great on another. They'd have to use the 5.8L in it though, to maintain some higher performance standard... who wants a $50-60,000 grocery getter/kids hauler? MILF's across America, that's who!
I'd MUCH rather they build that as a T-bird or whatever and offer the Mustang as a lighter, more aerodynamic car AND an all new 4dr! That April fools 4dr looked hilarious on one hand, but great on another. They'd have to use the 5.8L in it though, to maintain some higher performance standard... who wants a $50-60,000 grocery getter/kids hauler? MILF's across America, that's who!
#24
I think the author contradicts himself saying how the Mustang was outsold last month by two other retro design cars. Plus, I am not sure I believe that the Challenger outsold the mustang in ANY month.
I am indifferent. I love the way my 2010 GT500 looks, but if the next car is sleek and European I think it will do fine as long as it performs well. Looks are subjective, but performance will always be what is most important to me.
If they sell a car that looks close to the evos concept, but the top version has a turbocharged 5.0 in it, I would bet your opinions would change pretty quick. However, if the change is too drastic AND performance suffers, they will probably eat a **** burger.
I am indifferent. I love the way my 2010 GT500 looks, but if the next car is sleek and European I think it will do fine as long as it performs well. Looks are subjective, but performance will always be what is most important to me.
If they sell a car that looks close to the evos concept, but the top version has a turbocharged 5.0 in it, I would bet your opinions would change pretty quick. However, if the change is too drastic AND performance suffers, they will probably eat a **** burger.
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Total BS, wont happen. If it does, they will kill the name and the car. Didnt they learn anything about the Mustang II episode?? They wont kill a car that sells very well, is an excellent performer and with a brand new engine in it.
The car might be nice for a new young market, find another name for it. Would be a nice competitor fro the Subaru BRZ.
The car might be nice for a new young market, find another name for it. Would be a nice competitor fro the Subaru BRZ.
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can they not design a car with the side scoops like the old shelby's and 99-04 years. I thought that was what set the mustang apart styling wise and really helped complete the overall asthetic appeal to me. newer american vehicles now are too plain/boring/unsculpted on the side.
#28
The car might be nice for a new young market, find another name for it. Would be a nice competitor fro the Subaru BRZ.
I'm actually thinking of a car better than the Mustang in overall performance. Lighter, smaller, as powerful... Works for me, even though I'd probably never buy one for 2 reasons. #1, I don't need that small a car. #2, The Corvette already exists.
#33
One bright side I see towards this or any other design than the retro look is that it will make the current crop of mustangs unique. They've had a unique look all of this time but with minor changes it was being resold every year. At least now the owners can have something different that is a unique style of their own not being resold every year for the next 20 plus years. I thought this retro thing would never end making the look anything but special.
#37
Ford should focus on bringing over the Focus RS for Gen Y. I am Gen Y and though I don't speak for everyone, I don't have the same connection and sentimental value for v8's. Let the baby boomers have their mustangs as well as other fans from Gen Y, but bring the rest of us the Focus RS. I'd rather a light weight 350hp turbo fwd than the Mustang GT or GT500, I don't care if the v8 is faster.
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Ford should focus on bringing over the Focus RS for Gen Y. I am Gen Y and though I don't speak for everyone, I don't have the same connection and sentimental value for v8's. Let the baby boomers have their mustangs as well as other fans from Gen Y, but bring the rest of us the Focus RS. I'd rather a light weight 350hp turbo fwd than the Mustang GT or GT500, I don't care if the v8 is faster.
Give me light weight RWD V8 over FWD egg shaped turd...
#39
I think it'd be big news if they already revealed the bodystyle of the new mustang. I doubt that's going to be it. I still remember all the bs body styles we've had for the gtr, new corvette which isn't even done yet, and a slew of other cars. I agree with their stance otherwise and can't stand the interior of the mustang. I'd be happy if they changed the interior at least.
Edit: Just saw it on autoblog :-/ Not sure what to think, I hope interior is good.
Edit: Just saw it on autoblog :-/ Not sure what to think, I hope interior is good.
i've driven/owned mustangs from every generation, and the current is by far the best laid out, most comfortable interior.
i've also driven camaros from every generation, although the only camaro i've ever owned(still do) is a track car. i liked the 69 z the best overall, but comfort-wise, the late 70's were the best of those to me. i hated the exteriors of those though. the 80's/90's camaros? not comfortable, or well laid out to me at all. i like the couple current gen camaros i've been in.....except for the instrument clusters, and a couple other things.
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