First photos of New 5.0 in 2011 Mustang
12-25-2009, 06:06 PM
#24
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I think the engine looks sweet, don't care much for the badge. I think a GT badge with the 5.0 incorporated in a smaller font would be better.
12-26-2009, 03:36 PM
#27
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Not bad, but too much plastic cover for me.
I also don't see myself paying over $30K. I paid 30 for this one and that's my limit for a GT. Even then I think that's way too high. Man, they used to be so much less.
I also wish everyone (as in car makers) would stop using liters for displacement. CUBIC INCHES DAMN IT!!! It's a bigger number and everyone likes bigger numbers.
I also don't see myself paying over $30K. I paid 30 for this one and that's my limit for a GT. Even then I think that's way too high. Man, they used to be so much less.
I also wish everyone (as in car makers) would stop using liters for displacement. CUBIC INCHES DAMN IT!!! It's a bigger number and everyone likes bigger numbers.
12-26-2009, 04:07 PM
#29
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Not according to fordvehicles.com. I went and built mine again, its the same, right down to the dollar.
I got my GT premium with 3.73 and security package for $29,600. (after haggling and rebate) There aint NO WAY you'll be able to get a 2011 GT premium, with the new engine, and 6 speed for that. Horsepower and an extra gear isn't going to be just thrown in for free.
To the original topic, I dig the 5.0 badge. I wonder it there will be any other clues on the exterior distinguishing them from 2010s?
12-26-2009, 04:11 PM
#30
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The side view mirrors (the actually glass) will be different. it has a blind spot view... I think it is all subtle...
Also this engine cost will be very expensive first. It's all about operation management and economics, aka the learning curve. The engine/transmission will be cheaper to make as you progress down the learning curve, but this engine at first I think will go at a premium. Plus as much money as ford has spent on this engine/transmission we still have no idea about reliability until these cars get out on the road. Plus this could be a very popular year for the mustang, just like the Camaro's this year, I doubt dealers will knock much if anything off of these cars till 2012.
Also this engine cost will be very expensive first. It's all about operation management and economics, aka the learning curve. The engine/transmission will be cheaper to make as you progress down the learning curve, but this engine at first I think will go at a premium. Plus as much money as ford has spent on this engine/transmission we still have no idea about reliability until these cars get out on the road. Plus this could be a very popular year for the mustang, just like the Camaro's this year, I doubt dealers will knock much if anything off of these cars till 2012.