2014 Mustang Rumored IRS
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Lithia, FL
I plan on a 2014 GT500 upgrade...I ABSOLUTELY hate the new rearend style!! 2014 will be the next design change and hopefully they fix the rearend for the 50th! I have the money set aside and could get one anytime...but I just couldnt spend that much to look in the garage and say "I hate that rearend"!!
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I look at the 05-09 rear end and say "yep, that sure is 60's inspired, back when cars looked worth a damn." I look at the 10/11 rear and say "yep, that sure is import inspired, wtf Ford?" 
But, I do really like everything else and some mods can hide the goofy-ness of the 10/11 rear. I think the GT500 rear spoiler helps. Combine that with that lower part painted or partially painted and it's A LOT better. Tail light trim could possibly help if done right.
A while back, it was my parent's anniversary and we were coming back from eating that evening and a 2010 rolled by. They both said the rear looked horrible, like some kind of japanese import. LOL! They did agree with me that the rest of the car looks awesome but something really needs to be done to that rear. I honestly want to slap the designer at Ford for this.
But, I do really like everything else and some mods can hide the goofy-ness of the 10/11 rear. I think the GT500 rear spoiler helps. Combine that with that lower part painted or partially painted and it's A LOT better. Tail light trim could possibly help if done right.
A while back, it was my parent's anniversary and we were coming back from eating that evening and a 2010 rolled by. They both said the rear looked horrible, like some kind of japanese import. LOL! They did agree with me that the rest of the car looks awesome but something really needs to be done to that rear. I honestly want to slap the designer at Ford for this.
Last edited by SirKnightTG; Jan 21, 2010 at 08:02 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)
I have a 2007 GT. I plan on considering the '12 IF I can get past the rear end. And even if I DO buy a '12, I'll definitely be eyeballing the '14s and '15s for the next toy. You only live once...
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,280
From: NJ
The rear end isnt worth not getting a great car, come on people. You can mod it and make it look good but I personally dont mind it as is. Though I will definitely be modding mine lol, cuz its fun and makes your stang unique.
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 605
From: FL
i will definitely be looking at 16's or 18's.
by then i should be done with grad school and looking to buy a new car.
I love the direction that ford is going and will consider myself a full convert from a chevy man once they come out with their RWD sedan
by then i should be done with grad school and looking to buy a new car.
I love the direction that ford is going and will consider myself a full convert from a chevy man once they come out with their RWD sedan
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,247
From: USA
The '05-'09 rear doesn't remind me of an old school muscle car, it reminds me of a Ford Fairmont. 
If the new rear is "imported", "Asian", "Euro" then that's fine with me. Of course, you can tell by my sig where the majority of my mod money has gone so far LOL but even stock I think the new rear is a great improvement.
To each his own.
If the new rear is "imported", "Asian", "Euro" then that's fine with me. Of course, you can tell by my sig where the majority of my mod money has gone so far LOL but even stock I think the new rear is a great improvement.
To each his own.