eolson

So the last question for the 2013 GT500 is still" How much does it weigh?????????"

Anyone?? Still 3840?? Less, More?? Erik

Torch_Vert

LOL...that's board signature material right there

You think these are actually the same contour? The '10-'12 turns up at the inner ends, the '13 clearly does not, it slopes down from the outboard edge and just sort of levels out near the inner ends...





What brand of wax is it?, I'm sort of picky...

tightdogal

That picture is one of the best to represent the differences in the new rear. You're right, the bumper will most likely have to be replaced to fit in the 13 tailights to the 11-12 bodystyle.

And I didn't realize how odd the black plastic looks on the 11-12 rear end. I mean, it doesn't bother me, but I still wonder why ford went that route.


My 12 GT is black, so the plastic at the bottom doesn't bother me at all. The new tailights are teh sex tho.

Roy_R

That "big-***" rear spoiler on the Shelby almost makes the rear end acceptable....as far as the lights are concerned, a little "ricer" if you ask me! Probably ripped it from here....

http://www.americanmuscle.com/smoked...ghts-0509.html

pdonket

Those lights don't even look close to the way the new ones do...those you just posted as a matter of fact were intended to copy the 2010-2012 MY taillights so I don't think Ford replicated that lol.


To each their own though

JayBeStangs94

The updates are a lot more occasional now. There will be a lot of variety out there. Seems like the competition are gonna have a little trouble- The engineering and design teams are definately thinking!

stealth_GT

I kinda liked the new tail lights until I seen them up close.. the fugggg?!

jon1all

Hey Guys... new here... registered just to post in this thread. I have never owned a Ford product in my life, but have been enamored with the S197 Mustang since 2005. Have gone down to dealerships over the years and test drove/flirted with getting one, but never pulled the trigger. Closest I came was in late 2009 when the '10s were first coming out I really liked the new updates, except for the taillights... I just couldn't get over those... and they have kept me from truly loving these cars completely.

Well... the '13s are a slamdunk!! Nicely done Ford! You took lemons (ie, those taillights on the '10-12s) and made lemonade!!!!! Combined with the new front end (also fantastic) the '13s are finally hitting on all cylinders! (pardon the pun) So now the Mustang finally has it all... great exterior, great interior (the best in the market frankly), great performance (5.0L is amazing... friend has an '11 GT... WOW!!)

With this likely being the last iteration of the "retro Mustang" to be offered by Ford for a long time (ie, the new design coming out as the 2014.5/15 is supposed to be "forward looking" and "modern" correct?) I may have to seriously consider stepping up (I am retro kind of guy, what can I say! ).

Again, this is from a guy who has never owned a single Ford product in his life! But I can honestly say... that may not hold true much longer. I will seriously consider selling my C4 Corvette in the next couple years and move into a '13 or '14 Mustang GT (if I can talk the wife into it!)

Way to go Ford... you hit it out of the park!!! The last of the retro Mustangs is surely the best! Way to go out swinging!!!!!!!!

sycd

I was one of those folks, and I like the new design better. The front is a huge improvement, and the back is easier to look at.

However in a couple more years the interior will look dated, and I'm afraid they'll fall behind again in that department. At least the interior of the 05-09 had some character.

Torch_Vert

I have to think that's exactly the reaction Ford was hoping for, bringing excited new potential buyers into the showroom. While I may be on the opposite end of the S197 buyer timeline (Couldn't wait 8 years for my personal dose of Retro) I have to agree, the S197 will be going out on a high note