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saw a 2005 Mustang today, and it was good! - BLINGMW - 10-24-2004
that's all, just didn't know that new body style was on sale yet. I think it was a rental! V6 too from what I can tell.
But it looked great IMHO. Even without the spoiler, extra headlights and smaller wheels. It's good to see that SOMEONE isn't ditching a heritage of classic design and function *cough* BMW *cough*
- WRXtranceformed - 10-24-2004
I really like the new design of the mustang. The old one was way tired and overused. The newer front end and rear end look great. The GT is supposed to be a great performer too, from the numbers I've been reading.
- ScottyB - 10-24-2004
i'd seriously consider the new mustang if i was in the market for a sporty car. it looks awesome, has a new chassis, IRS, and that sweet V8. i hope ford keeps up the good work.
- BLINGMW - 10-24-2004
nope, no IRS. They ditched that. But it does have coil springs and a panhard rod, so at least they made it the best stick axle it can be!
- Feersty - 10-24-2004
I love the design they really did a good job with it. I just think it got a lot heavier.
- ScottyB - 10-24-2004
BLINGMW Wrote:nope, no IRS. They ditched that. But it does have coil springs and a panhard rod, so at least they made it the best stick axle it can be!
i thought the cobra version would have IRS?
- .RJ - 10-24-2004
ScottyB Wrote:i thought the cobra version would have IRS?
Thats the rumor, for '06....
I think the new m00stang is hot - too bad i'm not in the market for a car that expensive.
- white_2kgt - 10-24-2004
GT has no IRS 3 link and PHB, cobra won't be until 07 and will be blown with IRS. I had dinner with an SVT employee from detroit friday night
--chad
- Mike - 10-24-2004
saw one on my way home today at the dealership... looked hot
- JackoliciousLegs - 10-25-2004
great for what they are. :thumbs up: to ford for a move in the + direction
- white_2kgt - 10-25-2004
JackoliciousLegs Wrote:great for what they are.
what's that? faster than you? yep, sure are
--chad
- JackoliciousLegs - 10-26-2004
PHEW..... I gave it a compliment. I said it was a move in the positive direction. It's a good car for 20-25k. Great value, especially the GT. If we're talking about pure speed, pure handling, the EVO RS would eat it up for only $1k more. For a mustang that looks and sounds awesome, and performs very well, it's a great deal. It's great for what it is.
I'm not bashing the mustang as it's a very capable car... it's not my favorite car in that price range, but it's a mustang that I've actually given a serious look into buying after I graduate. I ruled it out, but I still might drive it to give it a chance though. Weight, resale, and build quality have always been concerns of mine with stangs. I do have to admit that they look DAMN sexy though.
- ScottyB - 10-26-2004
Jack, i agree with you in almost every way, but the Evo has a few flaws that would make me reconsider it if i was cross-shopping the stang. for one thing the evo has a record of a shitty OEM clutch, and i've read of transfer case failures as well. that's major stuff. also, its been reported that mitsu checks to see if you drive the car in a motorsport event, and if so your warranty is voided. i bet the new mustang build quality will continually improve, too.
there's really not much point to what i just wrote other than that the Evo isn't such a smoking deal in some respects compared to the new stang.
- white_2kgt - 10-26-2004
One thing I've always liked about the mustang, mods are relatively cheap. I didn't think so at first, but after looking at what subie and BMW guys are paying for similar things. Damn, the cost of my tires isn't so bad lol
.and jack, I was just busting your chops.
--chad
- JackoliciousLegs - 10-26-2004
i wasn't quite saying i'd pick an evo over it period... just to go faster
PS. I really like the GT's steering wheel.