Just saw my first 2010 (Grabber Blue)
04-19-2009, 07:37 AM
#61
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What’s the point in designing an attractive car from the outside, if, once you get in, the interior looks like a Budget rental car? Take the Challenger for instance. Gorgeous on the outside, heinous on the inside. Heinous enough to turn buyers away completely. For the Mustang, this is not the case.
The exterior attracts you to the car, and the interior makes you want to get inside. Cheap, multi-paneled plastic has been replaced with attractive single-piece metal panels. LED accent lights adorn both door panels, footwells, and center console. Dash gauges and the center stack are illuminated with an attractive ice blue color. And the vintage-inspired, leather-wrapped, horn button steering wheel is grabadocious, with all radio and cruise controls tastefully integrated.
Source: http://reviews.carreview.com/blog/20...he-glory-days/
The exterior attracts you to the car, and the interior makes you want to get inside. Cheap, multi-paneled plastic has been replaced with attractive single-piece metal panels. LED accent lights adorn both door panels, footwells, and center console. Dash gauges and the center stack are illuminated with an attractive ice blue color. And the vintage-inspired, leather-wrapped, horn button steering wheel is grabadocious, with all radio and cruise controls tastefully integrated.
Source: http://reviews.carreview.com/blog/20...he-glory-days/
I myself didnt mind the challenger interior only thing that made it kinda cheesy is that god awful steering wheel they pulled from the parts bin for there 300m and charger. God it sucks. Rest i thought was done nice considering chrysler makes the worst interiors of all car makers in north america by far.
04-19-2009, 11:56 AM
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That author states the Challenger interior is 'heinous'. Personnally, I like almost all aspects of the Challenger and almost considered buying it over the 2010 mustang GT.
The Challenger is not as light, nimble, or fast although both are pretty impressive.
The Challenger is not as light, nimble, or fast although both are pretty impressive.
04-19-2009, 03:53 PM
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I saw my first 2010 GT in silver today in person and was very depressed. I couldn't believe how butt ugly they made the rear end look as well as the cheap molded plastic side rails hanging down. I was resolved to consider one when and if a Boss 302 comes 'round but they're going to have to do some serious body style changes to get earn my business.
I agree the interior is a huge improvement over the S197 but they totally blew it on the rear end. All I can say is there will be a ton of aftermarket upgrades selling. Another negative factor is the MSRP on these have gone up around 4-$5000 from what I can tell.
I think FORD is going to lose a ton of buyers to the Camaro this year. Maybe the drifter/ricer crowd will convert to the new stang to offset things. IMHO, I hate to say the 2010 looks pretty Japanese due to all of the cheap blacked out plastic hanging off of it.
The good news is, if the sales aren't there, the "special" models such as the Boss 302 are going to come out much faster than we anticipated.
I agree the interior is a huge improvement over the S197 but they totally blew it on the rear end. All I can say is there will be a ton of aftermarket upgrades selling. Another negative factor is the MSRP on these have gone up around 4-$5000 from what I can tell.
I think FORD is going to lose a ton of buyers to the Camaro this year. Maybe the drifter/ricer crowd will convert to the new stang to offset things. IMHO, I hate to say the 2010 looks pretty Japanese due to all of the cheap blacked out plastic hanging off of it.
The good news is, if the sales aren't there, the "special" models such as the Boss 302 are going to come out much faster than we anticipated.
04-23-2009, 04:52 AM
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For comparison sake I went to the Chevy dealer and walked through an order sheet for a new Camaro optioned out similar to the new Mustang I want to get..It was almost a full $2k more. So why are people saying it is cheaper than a stang?? Plus I would have to deal with that god aweful looking interior with the typical GM large dial ***** and crap... not for me, I'll take my stang in Kona Blue please
04-23-2009, 06:03 PM
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About the black plastic...
I'm noticing it on a lot more cars lately. Just saw it on a Mercedes today. The lower rear facia was black plastic below the bumper. Still no 2010's in the windows of the Ford dealers here, as they are loaded with Shelby's and SUVs that nobody is willing to splurge on. I have a feeling the 2010 model year is going to be very short for this model.
BTW, the above price quote was WAY off! The base prices are slightly higher than 2009. There are more options now, like Sync and the Glassback roof which might be responsible for the high MSRP on a build, but the base prices are $20,995 & $23,995 for the V6s and $27,995 & $30,995 for the GTs. Hardly $4-5,000 more!
I'm noticing it on a lot more cars lately. Just saw it on a Mercedes today. The lower rear facia was black plastic below the bumper. Still no 2010's in the windows of the Ford dealers here, as they are loaded with Shelby's and SUVs that nobody is willing to splurge on. I have a feeling the 2010 model year is going to be very short for this model.
BTW, the above price quote was WAY off! The base prices are slightly higher than 2009. There are more options now, like Sync and the Glassback roof which might be responsible for the high MSRP on a build, but the base prices are $20,995 & $23,995 for the V6s and $27,995 & $30,995 for the GTs. Hardly $4-5,000 more!
04-23-2009, 06:57 PM
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About the black plastic...
I'm noticing it on a lot more cars lately. Just saw it on a Mercedes today. The lower rear facia was black plastic below the bumper. Still no 2010's in the windows of the Ford dealers here, as they are loaded with Shelby's and SUVs that nobody is willing to splurge on. I have a feeling the 2010 model year is going to be very short for this model.
BTW, the above price quote was WAY off! The base prices are slightly higher than 2009. There are more options now, like Sync and the Glassback roof which might be responsible for the high MSRP on a build, but the base prices are $20,995 & $23,995 for the V6s and $27,995 & $30,995 for the GTs. Hardly $4-5,000 more!
I'm noticing it on a lot more cars lately. Just saw it on a Mercedes today. The lower rear facia was black plastic below the bumper. Still no 2010's in the windows of the Ford dealers here, as they are loaded with Shelby's and SUVs that nobody is willing to splurge on. I have a feeling the 2010 model year is going to be very short for this model.
BTW, the above price quote was WAY off! The base prices are slightly higher than 2009. There are more options now, like Sync and the Glassback roof which might be responsible for the high MSRP on a build, but the base prices are $20,995 & $23,995 for the V6s and $27,995 & $30,995 for the GTs. Hardly $4-5,000 more!
The GT I priced out was $33k because i wanted the upgraded interior seating, dual power seats, 3:73 gears.. so you are right, you can still get these cars for between $27 to $31K.
04-23-2009, 08:25 PM
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I'm afraid it would not be easy to keep those black moldings nice, clean and deep black.
I know it is a topic for another forum but is there any way to spray those moldings with something so that the dirt will fall off?
I know it is a topic for another forum but is there any way to spray those moldings with something so that the dirt will fall off?
04-23-2009, 09:24 PM
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