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Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the 2015 Ford Mustang: (Original Post) Blue_Tires Dec 2013 OP
I saw a new Challenger today Kali Dec 2013 #1
Nice. Baitball Blogger Dec 2013 #2
Looks almost like a Dodge Charger to me. n/t woodsprite Dec 2013 #3
Yes it does, look a lot like my Charger, except Charger is much roomer, and madmom Dec 2013 #5
Stick with your '11, they didn't improve on it as far as I'm concerned. n/t A Simple Game Dec 2013 #4
I like it a lot. Looks mean and bad to the bone. But, I have owned two 'tangs in my day and Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2013 #6
It looks kind of bulky to me. LeftofObama Dec 2013 #7
Nice, but it's a Ford. . . B Calm Dec 2013 #8
It's nice that they're finally offering turbo fours in pony cars. EOTE Dec 2013 #9
I sold my aging WS6 Trans Am for a new '13 Mustang v6 this past June CRF450 Dec 2013 #10
I agree it's not quite as striking a visual design as the current model. EOTE Dec 2013 #11
After looking at it some more, the front end and overall proportions of it is growing on me CRF450 Dec 2013 #14
sweet--at least they got rid of the 05 bloated look librechik Dec 2013 #12
Of course my first question when I see a new performance car unveiled is Blue_Tires Dec 2013 #13
Current v6 Mustangs are 54% front, 46% rear, and 3500lbs curb weight. n/t CRF450 Dec 2013 #16
I was referring to the "new" car's weight... Blue_Tires Dec 2013 #22
My mistake. About the weight of the new car... CRF450 Dec 2013 #24
My first car was a '67 Fastback. 4-speed 302. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2013 #15
If I wanted a coupe I'd buy a coupe Recursion Dec 2013 #17
Nicer looking than they have been recently. But this still looks better... Locut0s Dec 2013 #18
What's under the hood? Blue_Tires Dec 2013 #23
I like the looks, but.... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #19
uh...Were it not for the V-6 sales, the Mustang would have been dead LONG ago... Blue_Tires Dec 2013 #21
I mostly like it. GoCubsGo Dec 2013 #20

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
6. I like it a lot. Looks mean and bad to the bone. But, I have owned two 'tangs in my day and
Fri Dec 6, 2013, 01:49 AM
Dec 2013

I don't like the way they handle.

LeftofObama

(4,243 posts)
7. It looks kind of bulky to me.
Fri Dec 6, 2013, 06:34 AM
Dec 2013

If I were going to drive a car (I'm a pickup truck kind of guy) I think I would like it to be a little more sleek.

EOTE

(13,409 posts)
9. It's nice that they're finally offering turbo fours in pony cars.
Fri Dec 6, 2013, 11:16 AM
Dec 2013

Or I guess I should say again as I recall a few SVO or Mustang Cobras back in the dark days of performance cars with pretty crummy turbo fours. Only now with direct injection and variable geometry turbos, turbo fours can be great sport car engines with low weight and great power from slightly off idle to redline. A few years ago, I wouldn't consider any pony car without a V8 as the V6s typically sucked. Now I'm guessing if I were to get a pony car, it would be with a turbo four. The mix of fuel economy, handling and power make them too attractive.

CRF450

(2,244 posts)
10. I sold my aging WS6 Trans Am for a new '13 Mustang v6 this past June
Fri Dec 6, 2013, 07:48 PM
Dec 2013

Great car for the money! New gears and a tune makes it nearly as fast as the stock TA I've had for years, and it gets better gas mileage. The new breed of v6's these days are now actually worth looking at other than the Nissan VQ engines. I think the new turbo 4cyl will be a popular choice among those who want to get a nice power boost from just a tune while retaining good fuel mileage. Even a tuned v6 wouldn't keep up with that.

As for this new redesign, I don't know what to think of the rear end, especially the tail lights. I'm only saying that because I absolutely love the design of the '13 and '14 year model LED tail lights.

EOTE

(13,409 posts)
11. I agree it's not quite as striking a visual design as the current model.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 10:34 AM
Dec 2013

I think the current gen is a perfect blend of modern styling and retro design. It's great that Americans are making great smaller engines now. It's really hard to beat 300+hp and 30+mpg in a pony car.

CRF450

(2,244 posts)
14. After looking at it some more, the front end and overall proportions of it is growing on me
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 12:46 AM
Dec 2013

Still don't know about those tail lights though, but I do like the interior. The interior of my base v6 is pretty bland by comparison, but I guess for a new 23 thousand dollar performance car, you can only get so much in the interior department.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
13. Of course my first question when I see a new performance car unveiled is
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:10 AM
Dec 2013

"What's the OTD curb weight, and how is that weight distributed?"

Only then do I make a final judgment....

CRF450

(2,244 posts)
24. My mistake. About the weight of the new car...
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 03:39 PM
Dec 2013

Rumors for a while were pointing towards a lighter curb weight, maybe as much as 200lbs lighter, but I don't see that happing when it's mostly the same size.

Recursion

(56,582 posts)
17. If I wanted a coupe I'd buy a coupe
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 02:24 AM
Dec 2013

Not sure I agree with Ford's direction on this one...

Though my first car was a Ford Ranchero. Primer grey, with wood panel. I may not be the person to ask about cars.

 

Demo_Chris

(6,234 posts)
19. I like the looks, but....
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 10:45 AM
Dec 2013

1. It's a FORD Mustang, which means the fit and finish will be as crappy as they can get away with, while the car itself will be priced as if it were assembled and fitted by craftsmen.

2. Right there on the website they are talking up the six cylinder engine and the economy. Attention Ford: It's a sports car, not a Camry.

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
21. uh...Were it not for the V-6 sales, the Mustang would have been dead LONG ago...
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 12:12 PM
Dec 2013

Along with all the other Neo-pony/muscle cars...Yeah, HiPo V-8 options are sexy and get all the glossy magazine covers and reviews, but automakers aren't idiots and they know where their bread is buttered....

GoCubsGo

(32,078 posts)
20. I mostly like it.
Tue Dec 10, 2013, 12:06 PM
Dec 2013

But, it has the same front end as the Focus and Fusion. Wish it was a little more distinctive.

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