[hotlap]

Originally Posted by 87GNX

The mustang is now a world car.. so I see it selling like crazy. The mustang has always had a more cult like following then the camaro, but I agree about the styling (Ford made it look like this so it would sell all over just not here.)

GeZzz That statement says a lot about where your coming from.

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by 87GNX

Def looks 100X better than the coupe. Still prefer 2014 by a mile.

The 13/14 Definitely was the best styling of the S197. The more I see the S550, the more I like it. I love what they did with it but different strokes for different folks.

Originally Posted by ztwentypoop

What about the Lincoln version expected to come in the next model year?

Originally Posted by King Sun

I would buy that in a heartbeat

Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

Damn thats a good looking Lincoln....they would sell a ton of them if the price is right.

Can't wait to see what Lincoln does with the S550 chassis. Lincoln needs a rwd vehicle desperately to turn themselves around. I want lincoln to succeed, I want them to be able to be compared with Cadillac. An S550 lincoln would be the right start

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

MPG numbers worse for V6 and V8. http://wot.motortrend.com/1409_offic...bers_fall.html

interesting, but its not a huge drop

[72MachOne99GT]

That is a sharp looking Lincoln, just don't see anything they come up with being a great seller unless they just blow something out of the atmosphere and price it competitively.

[khell86]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

MPG numbers worse for V6 and V8. http://wot.motortrend.com/1409_offic...bers_fall.html

Yeah thats been discussed quite a bit. I believe its due to the EPA numbers being done with the 3.73's in the manual and 3.55 in the automatic. Same thing for the V6. Different gears are being used.

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by DDoug

How about the center stack? I can't glance down at a boost gauge, how ya supposed to search for the right button?

Edit: I went back and counted ... 49 buttons and 4 knobs, 50 if you count the button on the shift knob, lol.

Yea, I like the dash but that's it because everything else just looks plain and boring! This mustang has more buttons than a air plane! Lol...

[Q'smuscle]

Originally Posted by DDoug

How about the center stack? I can't glance down at a boost gauge, how ya supposed to search for the right button?

Edit: I went back and counted ... 49 buttons and 4 knobs, 50 if you count the button on the shift knob, lol.

Originally Posted by FilibustaRhymes

Sorry, with this car I can only see a retro 1995 Mustang.




I like the 2014 body style car. Heck, I almost bought one. I am not a fan of the new one.

LMAO.... Yea , the 13-14's are the best modern mustang! Ford went all out on the 13-14's! I still like the 2005 full retro look too!

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by khell86

Yeah thats been discussed quite a bit. I believe its due to the EPA numbers being done with the 3.73's in the manual and 3.55 in the automatic. Same thing for the V6. Different gears are being used.

They don't test each gear set? I know they do for the Camaros. You would think they would show the best numbers for what each engine is capable of and the there would be different numbers if you change your gears.

[rayhawk]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

They don't test each gear set? I know they do for the Camaros. You would think they would show the best numbers for what each engine is capable of and the there would be different numbers if you change your gears.

They are allowed to choose the best gears available, then publish those numbers for all models that have that gear set available.

[khell86]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

They don't test each gear set? I know they do for the Camaros. You would think they would show the best numbers for what each engine is capable of and the there would be different numbers if you change your gears.

That would be to much of an extra expense. The GT has 3 different rear end options, standard which is 3.31, 3.55, and the 3.73. EPA requires that the rating used is what 30% of the cars will be equipped with. (Cant remember the exact % TBH). So either ford is predicting a majority of the GT's will be ordered with the performance package or they're making a push for it to be that way.

[SpeedIsLife]

Considering factory 3.55's are only a $350ish option with autos...yeah alot of people will jump on that.

[khell86]

Most likely. I know just by looking at the soon to be available inventory in my area, all of the manuals are equipped with the performance package. Didnt check out the auto's though.

[1QwikZ28]

WGAF about mpg. No one buys a V8 for gas savings.

[FilibustaRhymes]

Originally Posted by crysalis_01

Some have said that S550 has a certain air of SN95 to it, and personally I find that appealing.

Diff'rent strokes and all I suppose, but that car (SN95) is unbelievably unattractive to me.


Also, is the part where the hood meets the fender above the headlight supposed to look like something there doesn't fit right?

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by FilibustaRhymes

Diff'rent strokes and all I suppose, but that car (SN95) is unbelievably unattractive to me.


Also, is the part where the hood meets the fender above the headlight supposed to look like something there doesn't fit right?

I noticed that too and was wondering if the other side was messed up. The hood looks misaligned.