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Originally Posted by JJZ109 Hi, Michel. Have you ever owned a Mustang? The reason I ask is I believe the new design is good enough, value-wise and looks-wise, to attract those who have not previously owned a Mustang.
I've owned two Mustangs, a '67 six cylinder and a '96 GT. The '05 is calling me back. |
I have owned a couple of Fords in the past, but never a Mustang. I loved the inline six in my Supra and many BMW's i have owned, but there is no substitute for the sound and torque a V8 has. I am a stickler when it comes to fit and finish and overall quality of materials in a car. This is why I have been attracted to the BMW's, Audi's, and Toyota's. I think the new Mustang will have a sweet interior as far as materials, design, and ergonomics are concerned. Not that the current Mustang is bad, but the 2005 model will be at a much higher level to compete with the imports. This is why I have considered the Mustang.
From reading various articles about the corvette, Chevrolet set out to improve the materials and design of the interior and exterior. This is why they did not place as much importance on adding more power than they did. They wanted to refine the car in order to compete with the quality of the imports in that price range. Whether Chevy was successful with this I am not so sure. The Mustang interior/exterior design materials and execution seems to be at a much higher level than the corvette. I personally do not like the "plasticy" interior of the vette. Performance is one aspect of a car, the atmosphere, space, ergonomics, sensory input is another. Technology is so advanced that cars should possess these qualities in this price range.
I have owned many imports in the last few years and have done so because I wanted the best value for the buck (qualities listed above). The new Mustang, from what I have seen, will accomplish this. My uncle works for Ford and has always respected my outlook on what a car should deliver for the money. When I told him I am buying a Mustang he was proud and happy as he11. He was really excited when my brother told him he was on the list to get the new Ford GT (Lucky SOB!). The Ford GT, hands down, is a bada$$ machine-a work of art. I think I will have the sweet opportunity to drive it in the future on the street and on the track.
Michel