aaquib1992

Fair point, probably also a reason why imports flourished during that time.

99GTvert

The fourth generation Camaro ran from 93 to 2002...what do you mean about 'since the 80s'?

There were other small 'sport' coupes at the time so I don't understand your point about the lack of competition.

PNYXPRESS

Dont forget about the trans-am.

Hamidar05

Yes, the Fire Chicken and TransAm! forgot about Pontiac..

And that was a good point about the imports!

My point was simple, there weren't any overwhelming choices of cars, thus not a lot of competition and sales were ok. Make the Mustang an international car, and we will see how it attracts buyers. The Camaro is going to go to a smaller higher performance chassis and the Challenger is working on better performing models.

Mustang seems to be opting out of the pony car challenge, not unlike the 70's while the Camaro stayed strong, even with a 350 ci. Just seems like history is repeating.

When I turned 16 in 1988... did I want a new Mustang or Camaro?.. nope, I wanted a 1970 Fastback. In 2029 when my kids turn 18 will they want a turbo 4 banger in an internationalized Mustang.. no, they'll want my 2009 V8.

LordRipberger

I am not really a fan of the looks of the mustang in the automobile mag. That orange one is way more interesting. But I think it still needs to work on the headlights \ hood line.

I would like to see a car that is powerful looking and not sleek.

btelkamp

With all this hype over the 2015 and Ford not really releasing any details, it can go either way. For me, I have mainly been wanting information on whether they were going to do a twin turbo on the v6. I am just hoping that with the 4 cyl it doesn't turn into a Focus with a mustang badge. Like I told the salesman at the Ford dealership, if I wanted a ford focus, I would buy a ford focus. But I don't. I want a mustang. As long as they don't completely butcher the muscular design of the car, I don't care about them adding a 4 cyl twin turbo option. I personally won't buy one, but that doesn't mean other people won't.

PNYXPRESS

If you look at the progression of the mustang with the 05-09 10-12-and 13-14, all resembling and draw certain design ques from certain eras of past generations, the next logical step, especially with the expectation of a smaller lighter platform with a 4cyl would be a take on the mustangII or foxbody. those cars were dramatically smaller lighter and different back when they debuted and those are the same goals for the s550 platform.

btelkamp

I sure hope that they go off a design that represents the older styles. What you said makes a lot of sense. I know they want to create more sales in the Euro market and thus including some European styling to the mustang. I don't think that Ford will do a design that is too off base, but you never know. I guess I will have to wait and see like everyone else.

fasthall

^^^good point
I'm 23 now and I always want a 70's Mustang

draxxus131

There is little reasoning for Ford to go with an "Older like style" considering this is a new car for EVERYONE. I doubt it will look close to a Ford Fusion, but I doubt that it will resemble anything of yesteryear. It will definitely be more streamlined as far as the body goes in my opinion.