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StigsAmericanCousin · 12-09-2013, 06:13 PM

So what I'm gathering from this post is Camaro guys don't like the new Mustang because it is too Fusion-ey and will offer a turbo 4 cylinder??? I'd imagine that this isn't the demographic Ford had in mind for the new Mustang, as it definitely doesn't have T-tops or induce mullets (jokes guys calm down). Remember, this car isn't just for North America, Europe and Australia are getting in on the fun. But just for shits and giggles let's run down the check list of don't likes and see where it lands on my estimate of what Ford's Give-A-Shit-Ometer may look like.

1. It doesn't look like a MUSCLE CAR!!! I think this scores a resounding zero on the Give-A-Shit-Ometer. The Mustang (and Camaro for that matter) are not and never will be muscle cars.

2. No MUSCLE CAR should come with a (turbo) 4 cylinder! The turbo 4 will be the base engine is fuel starved Europe. This accomplishes two things for Ford, helping fit within tighter CAFE restrictions and ensuring that real people car afford the car. Remember, we wouldn't have Mustang, Camaro or Challenger if there were base model cars running around without V8 engines. GASO score ZERO!

Well I ran out of bullet points but that seemed to be the majority of whining I picked up on.

I have to say initially I wasn't impressed, but the more I see the car, the more I like it. While the entire car doesn't scream "I'm American and I'm a Mustang!" it looks like a Mustang to me. I see less Fusion and more BMW and Aston Martin than anything else. The thing that intrigues me most is the turbo 4. I wouldn't buy one, but I want to drive it. Why do I want to drive it? I have no idea, but I do.

Ford claims the 5.0 powered version of the car outperforms the outgoing Boss Mustang. If that's true I want a side by side comparo of a 1LE and Mustang GT with the track pack.

12-09-2013, 06:13 PM	#85
StigsAmericanCousin Drives: Fast, Fun and Loud Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kommunist Kalifornia Posts: 32	So what I'm gathering from this post is Camaro guys don't like the new Mustang because it is too Fusion-ey and will offer a turbo 4 cylinder??? I'd imagine that this isn't the demographic Ford had in mind for the new Mustang, as it definitely doesn't have T-tops or induce mullets (jokes guys calm down). Remember, this car isn't just for North America, Europe and Australia are getting in on the fun. But just for shits and giggles let's run down the check list of don't likes and see where it lands on my estimate of what Ford's Give-A-Shit-Ometer may look like. 1. It doesn't look like a MUSCLE CAR!!! I think this scores a resounding zero on the Give-A-Shit-Ometer. The Mustang (and Camaro for that matter) are not and never will be muscle cars. 2. No MUSCLE CAR should come with a (turbo) 4 cylinder! The turbo 4 will be the base engine is fuel starved Europe. This accomplishes two things for Ford, helping fit within tighter CAFE restrictions and ensuring that real people car afford the car. Remember, we wouldn't have Mustang, Camaro or Challenger if there were base model cars running around without V8 engines. GASO score ZERO! Well I ran out of bullet points but that seemed to be the majority of whining I picked up on. I have to say initially I wasn't impressed, but the more I see the car, the more I like it. While the entire car doesn't scream "I'm American and I'm a Mustang!" it looks like a Mustang to me. I see less Fusion and more BMW and Aston Martin than anything else. The thing that intrigues me most is the turbo 4. I wouldn't buy one, but I want to drive it. Why do I want to drive it? I have no idea, but I do. Ford claims the 5.0 powered version of the car outperforms the outgoing Boss Mustang. If that's true I want a side by side comparo of a 1LE and Mustang GT with the track pack.