I got into Rockingham today for the race this weekend. Last time i was here I visited Dale Jarret ford just uotside Charlotte, to check out some stangs, and I couldn't believe how big their indoor showroom was. -So i figured this time i would go back to see an 05 and maybe a gt, so I went over there today. They had gotten 3 05's already, and sold 2, leaving a lime metallic colored 05 still there. By the way, that is an interesting color; I kinda like it. So I was able to check out the car up close and sit in it. I like it inside, it is slightly roomier. The very recessed gauges are ok, a little too retro for me. If I bought a 05 gt, I would probably replace the gauges for a less retro style. The 05 gt seats are a little better that the 04's for lateral suppert, but have a ways to go to compare to 03-4 cobra seats as far as support. To me, they are more comfortable that cobra seats, mostly because you need a slim tush to fit in 03-4 cobra seats. As far as how the outside appearance looked compared to magazine pics, it looked about the same to me, maybe slightly better. Damn, the one I saw today would have looked A LOT better lowered a little bit. The shifter and throw feel slightly shorter than before, but have a long ways to go as far as being 'short enough'. The throws were probably slightly less notchy, as well. -But still pretty close to the 04's feel. The center console sits quite a bit higher than ever before in mustangs, as a matter of fact, it feels a little like the console in a vette or viper, as far as heigth. I'm not sure I liked it, but I'm sure I'd get used to it. The E brake is a little funky, too, because it's now on the drivers side of the console, and protrudes a bit. I wish it was still on the passenger's side. The steering wheel is pretty sweet, feels about right. I'll end this post. Any questions?

 

I just saw one at the dealership down here in N.O. I liked the exterior the lights in the grill still look weird to me. The interior was alright. It looks pretty good in black. The only problem with the one I saw was it was in black...and oh yea 5 people were already trying to buy it so the salesman was telling me it was gonna be to the highest bidder. That just doesn't sound right. Oh well, just my 2 cents.

 

hmf i still haven't deen one except an the twin cities auto show

 

By the way, the 2 they already sold went at sticker, and the one that I saw today was selling for sticker, 25K and change. The dealership said that was what they were selling them for, period. -I did think that was pretty damn fair, as I thought they were probably tacking on a couple grand, like they did with the early 03 cobras. They did have at least 6 04 Roushs they were trying to dump. Anyone want a good deal on a Roush?

 

Hay Birdman did all they have was Gts ?????

 

Yea, T, just gt's, no v6's.

 

Hmmmmm. They put the emergency brake on the drivers side. No thanks. Also are you gonna buy a new stang or were you just looking?

 

I haved an 05 S281E Saleen on order courtesey of my local Ford dealership.

 

I checked out a V6 yesterday; they wanted 20g. One may not like the outside look of the car, but the inside is a big improvement. Seats much better, and overall the quality has increased. I thought the car looked much nicer in person.

 

Yeah, i dont like the e-brake location either. The shifter/concole area felt like a vette, i thought that also. The seats are very comfortable, i also like the head rest, i can actually rest my head on it. lol. and i loved the gauges. I thought the interior is a Huge imporvement. I hated that the tires are SMALLER on a GT. 235/55zr17!!!!! No more trunk pop from the glove box either. No seat belt holders on seats, now you have to reach all the way back to get youre seat belt. Performance has a LONG way to go.