Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
02-17-2007, 11:47 AM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
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Nope. Wouldn't have even considered it. Ford hit a homerun with the whole Mustang package - looks, power, value for the money. That is the only reason.
+20 here!.. I owned a few of the 67-70 stangs and really loved the fastback style, but really didn't take to the 71-73s.. Then they totally went down hill in 74, so in my opinion they didn't have another one worth buying till 05
Same here. I had a 67 coupe many years ago and there just hasn't been another since 72 that I thought was worth buying. The fox body cars were good if you wanted a track car but too much like an Escort on steroids for my taste. Ford finally got it right, it just took 35yrs!
ORIGINAL: kenthicken
Nope. Wouldn't have even considered it. Ford hit a homerun with the whole Mustang package - looks, power, value for the money. That is the only reason.
+20 here!.. I owned a few of the 67-70 stangs and really loved the fastback style, but really didn't take to the 71-73s.. Then they totally went down hill in 74, so in my opinion they didn't have another one worth buying till 05
Same here. I had a 67 coupe many years ago and there just hasn't been another since 72 that I thought was worth buying. The fox body cars were good if you wanted a track car but too much like an Escort on steroids for my taste. Ford finally got it right, it just took 35yrs!
02-17-2007, 12:19 PM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
I probably wouldnt have unless it had the look i mean ive love the 65-70 ones since i was a kid and then when this came out when i was in iraq i was stunned
02-17-2007, 12:27 PM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
Absolutely not. I have owned 3 F-bodies since '94, and never cared for the Mustang. Of course I didn't admit it at first, but the '05 redesign really grew on me fast. Alot of die hard F-body lovers/Mustang haters that I know admit they really like the '05+ Mustangs too. Hmmm, hell musta froze over!
02-17-2007, 12:33 PM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
Yes, other then the feminine 97 year type Mustangs…
The 2000 – 2004 looked awesome and they followed with an even better looking Mustang with 2005 to present, but I would have never owned them feminine looking 97 year Mustangs. Even the Cobra 97 year type Mustangs just looked feminine, like a girly man car…
The 2000 – 2004 looked awesome and they followed with an even better looking Mustang with 2005 to present, but I would have never owned them feminine looking 97 year Mustangs. Even the Cobra 97 year type Mustangs just looked feminine, like a girly man car…
02-18-2007, 01:52 AM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
No way, I seen this car in October 2004 sitting on a dealer lot and fell in love with it right there. I had to have one.
I have only had Mopar and Chevys so this is my first ford, and I love it.
2000 Chevy Silverado Z71
2004 Chrysler 300M
2005 Mustang GT
1998 Nissan Sentra
New Purchase in September(2003 Mustang V6) for My Son
He started Ricing out a 1998 Honda CRX and I had to stop that ASAP.
it was getting out of control, Fart Can, Wing, unpainted Body Kit,I gothim the stang
and made him promise NEVER to do that again
Heis saving up for a05-06 GTHe loves the new Stangs as well.
[IMG]local://upfiles/25187/D70D7F830CF444979F79C493C7FE09A2.jpg[/IMG]
I have only had Mopar and Chevys so this is my first ford, and I love it.
2000 Chevy Silverado Z71
2004 Chrysler 300M
2005 Mustang GT
1998 Nissan Sentra
New Purchase in September(2003 Mustang V6) for My Son
He started Ricing out a 1998 Honda CRX and I had to stop that ASAP.
it was getting out of control, Fart Can, Wing, unpainted Body Kit,I gothim the stang
and made him promise NEVER to do that again
Heis saving up for a05-06 GTHe loves the new Stangs as well. [IMG]local://upfiles/25187/D70D7F830CF444979F79C493C7FE09A2.jpg[/IMG]
02-18-2007, 01:55 AM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
Not a chance, I never liked anything past a 73, my first was a 68 and I would not have purchased a Mustang if they didn't change to the new body style.
02-18-2007, 02:41 AM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
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I'm going to be honest here, I never in a million years would have ever considered a Ford if the new Mustang DID NOT have the retro look. Every car I've had before this Mustang was foreign. I also think that every Mustang besides the 05 - 07 and the old school ones in the 60's and early 70's are hideous (my opinion of course and I know opinions are like ******** - everyone has one and they all stink).
Iwas actuallyconsidering the 350Z or G35 and then my tenant handed me a 5.0 magazine that he didn't want because it was sent to himthrough some promotion crap. I saw the Mustang in there and I totally fell in love with it....along with the fact that I did NOT see any around my neighborhood (this was the year 2006 mind you), so I felt it would be perfect to be different. Man I made the right choice. Just wondering if anyone else was or is in the same boat as me?
I'm going to be honest here, I never in a million years would have ever considered a Ford if the new Mustang DID NOT have the retro look. Every car I've had before this Mustang was foreign. I also think that every Mustang besides the 05 - 07 and the old school ones in the 60's and early 70's are hideous (my opinion of course and I know opinions are like ******** - everyone has one and they all stink).
Iwas actuallyconsidering the 350Z or G35 and then my tenant handed me a 5.0 magazine that he didn't want because it was sent to himthrough some promotion crap. I saw the Mustang in there and I totally fell in love with it....along with the fact that I did NOT see any around my neighborhood (this was the year 2006 mind you), so I felt it would be perfect to be different. Man I made the right choice. Just wondering if anyone else was or is in the same boat as me?
02-18-2007, 04:12 AM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
NO!! I would have brought a new Fusion, until I saw the new Mustang.The Charger is not retro,the GTO looks(and is foreign),the new Camaro just doesnt look right,that doofus front end and the new Challenger,well maybe if it stays close to what we have seen. Ford hit a Grand Slam with this Mustang, just like 1964! I think the new Mustang is a future collectable and according to SEMA the new Mustang is one of the top modded cars in America.
02-18-2007, 09:40 AM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
I would have still bought it even if it did not have the retro look... although I love the looks. This is my fourth car, and fourth Mustang. My first was a '66 (which I still have), then a '98, '01, now the '05. Like ponyskunk06, this car came out while I was in Iraq, and when I came home on leave I went down to the dealer to order it so it would be here when I came home. I did have to wait an extra month after I got home, but it was well worth it.
02-18-2007, 01:13 PM
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RE: Would you be an owner of a Mustang if it didn't have the retro look?
I am a GM guy, but the sexy Mustang seduced me, teased me, I had to have her the moment I saw her. It was love at first sight. I'm still in love with her.