New Stang Opinions?
12-05-2013, 10:40 PM
#15
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http://www.stangtv.com/features/car-...ustang-debuts/
That site has every detail you could imagine...
The more I see of it the more I like it. I thought they were going to do something radical based on the way they were talking (thinking like the New Edge to S197 change) but this really isn't as crazy as I had expected. I really like the back fender flare where they expanded the wheel base and gave it that ledge line.
At first I wanted the quarter windows back but I think what they did is fine. The way the headlights pull around and aren't as "in your face" as the S197s is a bit off-putting, but I think it'll grow on me like the 10+ rears did.
I'm not 100% certain, and obviously I'll be sticking with Baja for a while, but this is definitely something I could see myself investing in once I get out of school. Investing...that's a good rationalization. Something I could see myself sinking money into is more like it!
That site has every detail you could imagine...
The more I see of it the more I like it. I thought they were going to do something radical based on the way they were talking (thinking like the New Edge to S197 change) but this really isn't as crazy as I had expected. I really like the back fender flare where they expanded the wheel base and gave it that ledge line.
At first I wanted the quarter windows back but I think what they did is fine. The way the headlights pull around and aren't as "in your face" as the S197s is a bit off-putting, but I think it'll grow on me like the 10+ rears did.
I'm not 100% certain, and obviously I'll be sticking with Baja for a while, but this is definitely something I could see myself investing in once I get out of school. Investing...that's a good rationalization. Something I could see myself sinking money into is more like it!
12-06-2013, 12:11 AM
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I did think it was weird that the speculated specs have the Ecoboost 4-Cylinder at roughly the same HP, more torque, and more MPG than the V6. If that's the case...who would buy the V6? Seems like a pretty useless platform that they are just putting out to ease the change.
12-06-2013, 05:33 AM
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I would be seriously interested in an automatic with the Ecoboost engine, I think it would be a blast at the dragstrip and could probably be made to run low 12s or high 11s with very minor mods. There are lots of the Tarus SHO cars running mid 12s with CAI/tune/exhaust. The main thing will be how does the IRS hold up.... While I understand it's value, being more of a straight line kind of guy I really like the old school solid rear axles. Hopefully Ford made it bulletproof, unlike the last time they tried it in the terminator cobras.
12-06-2013, 03:18 PM
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Not a big fan of them yet. It looks like a Porsche/Hyundai coupe ran in the back of a Camaro. It could look good but I think I will keep mine for now. I do want to see what Roush and Shelby ones will look like. Also read they might come back out with the Mach 1. Wifey likes the new one maybe she will get one and I can mod it and still beat her in mine.
