I love this car!!!!!
11-05-2009, 12:44 PM
#11
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Sask
Posts: 86
It's always a good feeling when things just line up for the perfect drive.... A fun, empty back road. Perfect weather. The perfect song....
Driving a fun car is always treat, but sometimes, for whatever reason, something special happens and you end up blessed with a memory.
11-05-2009, 01:04 PM
#12
6th Gear Member
You'd be surprised how many of us older cuss's are Stang owners. I'm 54 and there are a number older than I am. I did a poll about 1 1/2 years ago titled something like "OLD COOT or NOT OLD COOT". The demographics of members over 50 was pretty surprising.
Both my g/f and I often argue over which Stang we need to take out for our "Stang fix"; my GT (garage queen) or her Pony (DD). My GT usually wins because she gets wet when I open up the Stang. Nothing like a toy that takes your breath away!
Both my g/f and I often argue over which Stang we need to take out for our "Stang fix"; my GT (garage queen) or her Pony (DD). My GT usually wins because she gets wet when I open up the Stang. Nothing like a toy that takes your breath away!
11-05-2009, 01:07 PM
#13
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: WV
Posts: 4,460
This is a really great post.
I have to agree...there are days the world gets so daunting it is such a relief to just get in the car and DRIVE.....
Getting in a car that truly lights up your soul makes all the difference in the world. I can understand your appreciation of the mustang.
I have to agree...there are days the world gets so daunting it is such a relief to just get in the car and DRIVE.....
Getting in a car that truly lights up your soul makes all the difference in the world. I can understand your appreciation of the mustang.
11-05-2009, 01:13 PM
#14
Sometimes the drive home from work, which is 45 minutes, on a four lane, divided highway that's generally free of traffic, is the best part of my day, regardless of which Mustang I'm driving - the 91 Convertible or the 06 GT. Both of them always put a smile on my face.
I did loan my dad my 06 GT - he bought a BRAND NEW 1970 fastback his senior year, 1971, and later sold it. I let him and mom have mine to take to Lewisville, Texas, for his 39th reunion this year.... I spend 8 hours detailing to show quality the day before...
When he brought it back, I almost had to pry the keys out of his his hand and with the biggest, goofiest grin I've seen on his face in a long time, he said:
"Let me tell ya! THAT CAR puts the FUN back in driving!"
I did loan my dad my 06 GT - he bought a BRAND NEW 1970 fastback his senior year, 1971, and later sold it. I let him and mom have mine to take to Lewisville, Texas, for his 39th reunion this year.... I spend 8 hours detailing to show quality the day before...
When he brought it back, I almost had to pry the keys out of his his hand and with the biggest, goofiest grin I've seen on his face in a long time, he said:
"Let me tell ya! THAT CAR puts the FUN back in driving!"
11-05-2009, 01:14 PM
#15
Pardon me while I mop the water I just sprayed off my keyboard and monitor.
Let me add: I don't think the pleasure derived from driving an awesome car knows any age group - I'm 36 and there's just something about a Mustang that makes it a time machine - I always feel 10 years younger when I drive one.
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11-05-2009, 01:44 PM
#16
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: utah
Posts: 305
man I know what you are saying I am 35, in the early 90's the fox body's where the rage, i used to race them all the time with my '74 corvette in high school, I always wanted a mustang since then,
last week I bought an '07 gt, its my first mustang, ford crushed it out of the park with this car, sometimes I go out to the garage and just stare at the car, my car is all stock, however as soon as I sit in the black leather seats and look out over that old school looking dash and turn the key and hear that rumble, it like its 1969 all over again, I wasn't born then but the cars back in those days sure were cool. I think years from now people will look back and remember how special the 05-09 models really are.
my car handles like its on rails, I have taken turns in the freeway at a buck 20 and the car is glued to the ground, its an amazing car in every way and worthy in every way to carry the mustang torch
last week I bought an '07 gt, its my first mustang, ford crushed it out of the park with this car, sometimes I go out to the garage and just stare at the car, my car is all stock, however as soon as I sit in the black leather seats and look out over that old school looking dash and turn the key and hear that rumble, it like its 1969 all over again, I wasn't born then but the cars back in those days sure were cool. I think years from now people will look back and remember how special the 05-09 models really are.
my car handles like its on rails, I have taken turns in the freeway at a buck 20 and the car is glued to the ground, its an amazing car in every way and worthy in every way to carry the mustang torch
11-05-2009, 01:50 PM
#17
^ I still remember my aunt's 1970 Mach I and my uncle's 73 Mach I. I couldn't have been more than 3 years old... Awesome cars... and yes, Ford did re-capture the whole Mustang/muscle car mystique that the Mustangs were lacking for so long. I still love my 91 5.0, there's nothing like firing it up and hearing those MAC pipes rumble, but man. Hard to beat the 197s. My dad always wanted a 1970 again... after driving mine, he's decided he'd rather have it. *what!? NO! That's mine! Can't have it!*
11-05-2009, 02:17 PM
#18
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Corryton, TN 37721
Posts: 127
Great story Scott, sounds like you have caught the Mustang Fever really good! Do not worry my friend, you are still very young to my 70+ years! Nothing like cruising with the top down if possible especially with my Sweetheart of 47 years! We both love it, and it is very relaxing for sure! That is why I will never own a Grandpa car as that Mustang Fever is awesome and keeps us feeling young! Enjoy and good luck!
Larry
Larry
11-05-2009, 02:57 PM
#19
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ont., Canada
Posts: 39
I always wanted a Mustang and this year, at 42 I finally bought my first. I own a bar and haven't had a day off in 2+ years, so I figured a nice car would do the trick. Well i tell ya, did I ever make a great decision. The day I picked it up was a beautiful blue sky day, and I put the top down and hit the road for 3 hours. That night working in the bar, all I could think of is "come on you lots, go home! I want to drive my car!" I have been taking a "cruise" every afternoon since the day I bought it, and the minute I turn the key in the ignition, my shoulders drop, my mind clears and I smile from ear to ear.
The only drag now is the sight of winter is near, actually had a little snow today. Oh well, this baby is my daily driver now, I just can't part with it. I have the fever.
The only drag now is the sight of winter is near, actually had a little snow today. Oh well, this baby is my daily driver now, I just can't part with it. I have the fever.
11-05-2009, 05:38 PM
#20
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location:
Posts: 724
Well, I am probably older than the majority of you, I turned 45 this past Halloween, and I had an experience with this car that I just wanted to share.
I have only owned this car for about 8 months and it the first Mustang I have owned since 1990. Well, I have really enjoyed the car from the day I test drove it and I was sold.
Anyway..........
About 5:30 pm last night, here in Alabama the weather was clear and 55 degrees, and I had just had enough with work, the president, our government, the economy and everything else. So, I took the stang out, let the windows down and went for a 60 MPH ride on some nice backroads. Just a little me time.
Wow, to say the least. No radio, no cell phone,no place to be just the sound of the exhaust. I know this sounds like a car commercial, but it was absolute therapy. I was smiling and really thinking about how GOOD things are instead of how bad they are. I kept thinking to myself what a joy it is to simply drive this car. I never thought I could feel this way about a CAR.
After about an hour, I decided to listen to a little music and (I'm showing my age here) started listening to a Peter Frampton and finished the drive with a little Kiss.
I drove home and the wife noticed that I was different than when I had left. All she said was, " I hope you and your "Grabber Orange" girlfriend got to know each other and had a good time." I said, " Yes we did," and thought, "Cool, she understands."
Man I really love this car.
Is this a great country or what?
Scott
I have only owned this car for about 8 months and it the first Mustang I have owned since 1990. Well, I have really enjoyed the car from the day I test drove it and I was sold.
Anyway..........
About 5:30 pm last night, here in Alabama the weather was clear and 55 degrees, and I had just had enough with work, the president, our government, the economy and everything else. So, I took the stang out, let the windows down and went for a 60 MPH ride on some nice backroads. Just a little me time.
Wow, to say the least. No radio, no cell phone,no place to be just the sound of the exhaust. I know this sounds like a car commercial, but it was absolute therapy. I was smiling and really thinking about how GOOD things are instead of how bad they are. I kept thinking to myself what a joy it is to simply drive this car. I never thought I could feel this way about a CAR.
After about an hour, I decided to listen to a little music and (I'm showing my age here) started listening to a Peter Frampton and finished the drive with a little Kiss.
I drove home and the wife noticed that I was different than when I had left. All she said was, " I hope you and your "Grabber Orange" girlfriend got to know each other and had a good time." I said, " Yes we did," and thought, "Cool, she understands."Man I really love this car.
Is this a great country or what?
Scott