New mustang

[Osca777]

I was just wondering what everyone else thinks about the new mustang styling.

[RickwithaTbird]

I think its bad ass.

[2strokebloke]

It looks more like a cross between a Datsun 310, and a Yugo GV, than it looks like a Mustang. But still nowhere close to the Aztek in ugliness.

[BLU CIVIC]

i don't like it...don't like the whole retro theme companies have going on...so this one looks like a 72 fastback or something...so what's next...retro of the model after the 72 was change? i think companies that are doing that are putting themselves in a hole as far as design changes go...but that's just me

[Osca777]

I agree it looks nice, very original. There's just something off about it though. That and I heard the electronic throttle sucks.

[RickwithaTbird]

if you admire fiats I cant respect your opinion on the new mustang.. let alone any car... well, I agree with you about the aztek, but for a guy like you who is into functionality, you should like the aztek.. it turns into a tent LOL...

[2strokebloke]

well, I agree with you about the aztek, but for a guy like you who is into functionality, you should like the aztek.. it turns into a tent LOL...

It also turns into a big ugly pile of junk after a couple years

[Osca777]

Yeah I would figure you would like it since it has a classic look. I guess you only think of small, bugeye, teal hatchbacks as attractive.

I seriously respect classic cars, but more along the lines of chargers, gtos, and hemi cudas. I'm thinking of getting an old one and rebuild it, that would be awesome, and might be cheaper then a new mustang gt if you found a good deal. For me that would be as good as cars get, and way better then messing with all the electronic crap on all these newer cars. Pure big block carburated.

[2strokebloke]

Originally Posted by Osca777

Yeah I would figure you would like it since it has a classic look. I guess you only think of small, bugeye, teal hatchbacks as attractive.

I seriously respect classic cars, but more along the lines of chargers, gtos, and hemi cudas. I'm thinking of getting an old one and rebuild it, that would be awesome, and might be cheaper then a new mustang gt if you found a good deal. For me that would be as good as cars get, and way better then messing with all the electronic crap on all these newer cars. Pure big block carburated.

Teal? Ugh. I like "big" cars too, Hudsons, Studebakers, and Kaisers are all great classics in my eyes.

[Osca777]

I agree. Hudson especially, one of the best looking cars of that time. Haven't ever seen a Kaiser though. There's just something about being able to work on your car yourself, you know what I mean? I wouldn't think of doing anything on my car, partly because it's under warranty, and because of all the electronic bs. I hate not being able to open it up and see what's going on and what might be a problem later on.

[rollin_on13s]

Originally Posted by Osca777

I was just wondering what everyone else thinks about the new mustang styling.

I saw one on the way home. It happened to be a light blue metallic, which didn't enhance it's appeal any. I rationalized to myself about the color. Nonetheless, my opinion hasn't changed. From seeing the new Mustang locally on the road and in carlots- even the glamour pics in mags, I can say nothing else but that- it sucks. I'm not saying this to inflame all of the people loyal to its reputation for performance. I'm sure it's still a bargain in the performance world, but visually, the design just doesn't work!

Formulaecally, it seems to make sense. Lessee, long nose and short deck, short front overhang and long past the rear wheels- that covers the "retro" look of the '69. Hard-edged styling from most any new car- that covers the modern part. Cues from the last-generation Mustang- ah yes, the recipe is complete.

But none of the drama of the old Mustangs- gone are all of the organic curves and hand sculpted surfaces that drove buyers wild- that was the appeal of the original Mustangs. This latest design looks like it was modeled in CAD with long simple lines, wheel holes and windows punched through, and then outfitted with some sort of Korean made headlight and taillight treatments.
All in all, it looks a bit 80's to me (NOT the good kind of retro, generally)- and cheap. It's just a let-down to me that THIS is Ford's most modern take on what I see as a really cool piece of automotive styling (the '69 fastback).

Overall, the coolest thing about the car is that it has a live rear axle-Yeah! The IRS was eliminated due to cost considerations, but is sure to be a freak piece of valuable hardware for alot of otherwise would-be Mustang buyers. It's really the only thing about the new car that isn't an insult to the original.

[CaTasHtRoPhE 67]

I think its UGLY its nice they try the retro look but its looks like crap

[dugie6551]

I'm a true, die hard Chevy guy ... wouldn't be caught dead driving a Ford ... BUT ... that one is hot, especially the GT version.

[MadMac56]

I like it...But NOTHING can make an Aztec look awesome!

[RickwithaTbird]

I dont know how you can hate it... they look mean... oh so mean...