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Old 08-15-2010, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mudflap
I don't see that car being around 40k. I'm guessing 50...
I'm also betting $38-40K. I don't see how they could get GT500 money for this package. Can't wait to find out though.
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
I'm not impressed. I'll wait to see what '13 brings. I'll probably have to wait even longer if that rear end stays as-is.
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A smaller/lighter Mustang is what I'm looking for in 2013 and beyond.
I've criticized the rear-end of the 2010+ too. There are things I don't really like about it. That being said, the brake lights are some of the best (maybe "the" best design) of any Mustang and there are so many other improvements in features, drive quality, and appearance that I don't see it alone as a valid reason to wait on purchase of a newer Mustang.

Smaller/Lighter scares me. The Mustang is small enough if you want to fit passengers, a V8, and/or luggage and groceries in it. It's also light enough right now weighing in less than the Camaro or Challenger. I don't see how you can make it much lighter while keeping a backseat and all the other features (noise insulation, etc) that make it a nice daily driver.
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by STANGmole

Smaller/Lighter scares me. The Mustang is small enough if you want to fit passengers, a V8, and/or luggage and groceries in it. It's also light enough right now weighing in less than the Camaro or Challenger. I don't see how you can make it much lighter while keeping a backseat and all the other features (noise insulation, etc) that make it a nice daily driver.
They used to make them smaller and lighter with a V8, passengers, luggages and groceries.
Like these...

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Old 08-16-2010, 06:43 AM
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after seeing all the upgrades it has, I'm sure their going to be asking a pretty penny for this car...
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Old 08-16-2010, 01:11 PM
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Yeah it sure seems like it wouldn't be cheap. Who knows, we'll see I guess. I've been toying with the idea of buying a new one next summer, not sure I'd buy that Boss though... I have to see how this winter goes up in the mountains first. If the car will end up being a paperweight for 1/2 the year up here, I won't bother.
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Old 08-16-2010, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pascal
They used to make them smaller and lighter with a V8, passengers, luggages and groceries.
Like these...

Good old American Muscle right there!!
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Old 08-16-2010, 01:26 PM
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what is that red x on the back seat. Is that a brace or is it a rear seat delete
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Old 08-16-2010, 01:46 PM
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It's both.
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Old 08-16-2010, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 09cs
Good old American Muscle right there!!
Unfortunately it's in France (or Quebec). Check out the sign
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Old 08-16-2010, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by floridafordguy
Unfortunately it's in France (or Quebec). Check out the sign
It's in Belgium.
And why is it unfortunate?

Oh, and that Cobra is the real thing BTW.
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