Most embarassing Mustang details...
07-06-2007, 05:27 PM
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Most embarassing Mustang details...
I work for Mercedes-Benz, have been a major automotive enthusiast all of my life,went through13 personal (foreign and domestic) vehicles just in last 5 years, blah, blah... Therefore I have a decent reference point in auto design and appearance.
It bugs me to see such terrible details in fit-n-finish ofone of my favorite cars: GT Mustang. I wonder what are some of the biggest gripes 05+ Mustang owners have with their rides?
Here are some of mine:
- Horrendous Key and Remote
- Exposed wires for the rear window defroster
- Clunking of the transmission/driveshaft, when shifting
- No Homelink
- 12V outlets are always hot, even when key is removed. Forgetting to unplug radar detector, Satellite radio could have you stranded with a dead battery.
- Awful long way to reach back for your seatbelt
It bugs me to see such terrible details in fit-n-finish ofone of my favorite cars: GT Mustang. I wonder what are some of the biggest gripes 05+ Mustang owners have with their rides?
Here are some of mine:
- Horrendous Key and Remote
- Exposed wires for the rear window defroster
- Clunking of the transmission/driveshaft, when shifting
- No Homelink
- 12V outlets are always hot, even when key is removed. Forgetting to unplug radar detector, Satellite radio could have you stranded with a dead battery.
- Awful long way to reach back for your seatbelt
07-06-2007, 05:36 PM
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RE: Most embarassing Mustang details...
As I've said before, yeah we can all complain about little sh*t like morning mist flinging onto the seats when you get in the car in the morning, and the drivetrain clunks and trans quirkiness that is tremec/borg-warner defined, but these are all small things to pay for haulin' a$$, and if we wanted swiss-clock autos with little or no aftermarket tunability we'd all have M-Bs. Having a Mustang is like dating a hot bimbo - just love on the good, don't worry bout the bad...
07-06-2007, 05:39 PM
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RE: Most embarassing Mustang details...
not to mention this car starts at oohhhh 25k, compared to any M-B that is 35k or more... yeah, its a bang for the buck. not all of us can afford to have our heads shoved up our asses enough to drive a benz.
07-06-2007, 05:50 PM
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RE: Most embarassing Mustang details...
Jdt141, out of all the cars, I have owned, none was a Benz...
Maybe someone needs to read instead of assuming. I work for 'em, not own 'em.
If there is nothing you would suggest to improvein thequality department, maybe it is an issue of low standards ormaybe your automotive world is limited to blue oval products only. Myself, Ibelieve you shouldexpect manufacturers to pursue perfection. Hence the reason for this thread.
"Having a Mustang is like dating a hot bimbo - just love on the good, don't worry bout the bad... " Now that is about spot on, s197richie.
07-06-2007, 05:51 PM
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RE: Most embarassing Mustang details...
My biggest quirk is definately the loud clunking tranny when shifting, as well as the inconsistent clutch. Sometimes its clunky to get into gear and sometimes smooth as butter.
But, it works, so its actually quite impressive that these are the biggest gripes.
But, it works, so its actually quite impressive that these are the biggest gripes.
07-06-2007, 06:01 PM
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RE: Most embarassing Mustang details...
ORIGINAL: 47Magic
Jdt141, out of all the cars, I have owned, none was a Benz...
Maybe someone needs to read instead of assuming. I work for 'em, not own 'em.
If there is nothing you would suggest to improvein thequality department, maybe it is an issue of low standards ormaybe your automotive world is limited to blue oval products only. Myself, Ibelieve you shouldexpect manufacturers to pursue perfection. Hence the reason for this thread.
"Having a Mustang is like dating a hot bimbo - just love on the good, don't worry bout the bad... " Now that is about spot on, s197richie.
Jdt141, out of all the cars, I have owned, none was a Benz...
Maybe someone needs to read instead of assuming. I work for 'em, not own 'em.
If there is nothing you would suggest to improvein thequality department, maybe it is an issue of low standards ormaybe your automotive world is limited to blue oval products only. Myself, Ibelieve you shouldexpect manufacturers to pursue perfection. Hence the reason for this thread.
"Having a Mustang is like dating a hot bimbo - just love on the good, don't worry bout the bad... " Now that is about spot on, s197richie.
p.s. thanks, I love it when people quote me...makes me feel like a published author!
07-06-2007, 06:08 PM
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RE: Most embarassing Mustang details...
- Horrendous Key and Remote
It kind of bugs me too that I have the same key as a Focus, but it works just fine and the distance on mine is amazing.
- Exposed wires for the rear window defroster
I know its there but it has never bothered me.
- Clunking of the transmission/driveshaft, when shifting
The only time I heard clunking is when I was learning to drive it.
- No Homelink
WTF is homelink?
- 12V outlets are always hot, even when key is removed. Forgetting to unplug radar detector, Satellite radio could have you stranded with a dead battery.
I don't have any 12V devices to worry about
- Awful long way to reach back for your seatbelt
Grow taller...
It kind of bugs me too that I have the same key as a Focus, but it works just fine and the distance on mine is amazing.
- Exposed wires for the rear window defroster
I know its there but it has never bothered me.
- Clunking of the transmission/driveshaft, when shifting
The only time I heard clunking is when I was learning to drive it.
- No Homelink
WTF is homelink?
- 12V outlets are always hot, even when key is removed. Forgetting to unplug radar detector, Satellite radio could have you stranded with a dead battery.
I don't have any 12V devices to worry about
- Awful long way to reach back for your seatbelt
Grow taller...