CurtX

Most everything else was impressive enough to make me want to give serious thought to buying this. But the cheap plastic interior, especially on the dash, are a huge concern. At first glance, I loved chrome or stainless steal look. But seconds later I realized how cheap the materials are. So much so that I am practically embarrassed for Ford. And then I said to the dealer, is that plastic? He actually took his fist and knocked on the gauges which gave a hollow sound. Yep. []

So I searched the forums and haven't noticed too much discussion about this. Is this something that really shouldn't hold anyone back who has been interested in getting a new gt for several years? Sure, I know there are plenty of kits I could get to replace with quality stuff. But for a Premium GT that is going to cost me near $28k, the thought of all that cheap silver colored plastic on the dash is just intimidating me. I think I would actually be embarrassed having friends ride in the car and notice all that cheapness in an otherwise remarkable piece of machinery. So am I being too harsh with this?

viking396

Go to Chevy, find a new Vette, tap on the panels and dash and when you get that same cheap sound head back to Ford and save 20k, this isn't a Lexus. My previous car was an '04 Acura TL, very nice LOOKING interior but made cheaply, the head liner was held up by VELCRO, the dash speakers fell out, well you get the picture.

The Mustang is put together 10 times more solid than my Acura, it's more solid and while feeling like plastic looks fantastic. Had Ford put in expensive materials it would add more weight and cost. I for one feel the door panels could have been different but the rest is fine for me.

BlkonBlk

I guess its all relative. One of the selling points for me was the interior. Compared to other cars similarly priced I think the quality is adequate and the styling is unique. One of the things that I disliked most about the earlier generation mustangs was how plain the interiors were. I think they have come a long way.

GT Premi

That is real aluminum on the dash, not "silver plastic."

06GT4RAD

Most manufactures have been using plastic for all the dash and related parts for over 20 years now.

Richard

SaleenBuyer

Maybe the real issue is the more retro styling of the dash? These materials are common enough in all cars even luxury cars.

Have you looked at the graphite dash? Perhaps that design suits your tastes better.

CurtX

Are you certain? It certainly didn't "feel" or sound metallic with the housings around the gauges. I would just hate to have to find out the hard way if the silver coating started peeling off after a few years.

GT Premi

The trim rings around the guages and vents is plastic. The stuff on the dash, door handles, and door scuff plates is aluminum.

Tres Wright

Only if it's an IUP interior!

bodyputtyless

The only thing I dislike about the interior is the "cash register green" digital read out that lists the Odometer. Not only does that look lame, but the added features such as "average miles per hour" is a waste of time. I'd have much rather had them discard that useless feature and spend the money on auto head lights or something. BTW I have a coworker who bought an 04 RX8, and his complaint about the Mustang is its interior. My belief is they are so overwhelmed by the cars exterior that no interior short of a luxury car would satisfy them. Fact is if you ever owned an original Mustang, you feel right at home with the interior layout.