[pmeloche]

28% meaner-looking. How do you quantify that?

At least, the interior does appear to look better.

[M2381]

Looks a little better then the older model..not much though and thats about where it ends

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by OBI_agent

Hey bimmer, nice catch. I appreciate you 'bolding' out all the important bits but I still read the whole article. What to do, I cant help myself. I am car-o-holic

Anyway, I agree with you on the looks of the next Mustang. The front looks great.....a hint of futuristic design mixed with muscle. The interior isn't bad either(except for the speedometer...120mph ...camon)
I'm really disppointed with the engines though. There is absolutely no update . I read somewhere that the next mustang will get a new 5.0 Dohc V8 with 360hp and more fuel efficient then the 4.6 V8 . That article also stated, the current 4.0 V6 will also replaced by a more efficient 3.5 V6 producing 270hp. but I guess that article was wrong. Or maybe it was right but Ford couldn't afford to do it due to the "financial crisis" going on.

No prob man.

I'm personally hoping for a forced-induction V6 for the base Stang. Hell, I'll be happy if they just ditch the current base V6 altogether.

Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

Though the stitching on the leather looks great.

+1. The stitching really helps out the interior.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by pmeloche

28% meaner-looking. How do you quantify that?

That's just the editor trying to make a sarcastic joke.

[Dmitriy@AUTOcouture]

Realistically, this model might not make it to the assembly line with Ford's present balance sheet.

[footie]

I thought the looks and image were the reasons why people in the States bought Mustangs?

Yes there is better cars out there but is that really the point, the same can be said about the BMW Mini, packaging wise it's piss poor and the looks are as dated as a 8 track radio but that is the appeal.

I know if I lived in the States I would probably have a Mustang in the garage for those days when cruising was important than the driving itself. You need to look past it's faults/downfalls and buy into the image/experience.

[Davin]

+1

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by footie

I thought the looks and image were the reasons why people in the States bought Mustangs?

Yes there is better cars out there but is that really the point, the same can be said about the BMW Mini, packaging wise it's piss poor and the looks are as dated as a 8 track radio but that is the appeal.

I know if I lived in the States I would probably have a Mustang in the garage for those days when cruising was important than the driving itself. You need to look past it's faults/downfalls and buy into the image/experience.

Spot on. I think it was Consumer Reports that noted that looks make up a large percentage of what buyers end up choosing.

[boymonkey]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

The funniest part is how pathetic the V6 in the Stang is. Four liters and only 210hp. The Camaro has a 3.7L V6 making 300. C'mon Ford.

That's a huge gain. My V6 Camaro from 1998 made about 200hp. I believe it's 3.8L.

[UltimateBMW]

I think it looks better slightly. It's more aggresive and they smoothed out some of the awkward bulges. However, I can't say I really had high hopes in any regard for the new Mustang anyways.

It looks decent, but with all things the devils are in the details.

[hks786]

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[Year's_End]

the mass-use of black cladding gets a big from me

[hks786]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

the mass-use of black cladding gets a big from me

+1

I also don't like the white parts in the rear light assembly. They look like sandwiches Overall shape is nice though.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by hks786

+1

They look like sandwiches.

[AtoB]

interior detail/finishes look much better

[Couch]

Originally Posted by hks786

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The stance is all wrong. Look at the wheel gap!

[darkphantom]

for those saying it's not fast this and that, look at where they are now....they're in need of bailouts and if they don't amend their vehicles to better EPA ratings, no bailout IF any...

[Boost Gomez]

The new Mustang has an extra chromosome or two I guess.

[ChrisV]

Originally Posted by 2K5 325i

Ford's definition of Traction Control = Completely Dead Throttle.

*cough* leaf-spring suspension *cough*

Just like the last generation... garbage. Shiny and sculpted garbage, but still garbage.
-Chris

Where do you get leaf spring suspension? While it may be a live axle, it's multi-link and coil springs (coil springs have been on mustang rears since the '79 Fox chassis cars). Since the majority of modded Mustangs tend to hit drag strips, the fans wanted the stronger, simpler live axle, vs the heavier, more complex, and more expensive IRS. And even in road racing venues, a live axle isn't as much of a detriment as many armchair racers would like to think. I've driven enough well sorted live axle sports cars and musclecars on the track to know that it's not a deal-breaker. They still win with regularity:

[lyndon_h]

Originally Posted by kgb1637

And people wonder why American car companies don't make any money.

I'm not a huge american car fan, but that comment does not relate to the mustang. The mustang is the best selling sporty car in America. I'm not a fan, but Ford sells the crap of the car.