Hatch vs. Notch

Discussion in '2.3L Mustang Talk' started by tim_lemmy, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. tim_lemmy New Member

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    What's the difference? I see people talking about notchbacks and others talking about hatchbacks, how do you tell which is which?
    tim_lemmy, Jan 14, 2008
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    A hatchback is a......hatchback.

    A notchback is a coupe, and has a trunk.
    Red_LX, Jan 14, 2008
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  3. tim_lemmy New Member

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    ok, i've never heard a coupe called a notchback before... thanks for clarifying
    tim_lemmy, Jan 14, 2008
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  4. Red_LX Doubt I could be of much help, unless you need por

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    I don't think they're called "notchbacks" anywhere except in the Fox Mustang world.

    I don't even know where that term came from to be honest.
    Red_LX, Jan 15, 2008
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    cuz instead of the straightish looking hatch... the body slants down, thus creating a "notch" in the "hatch" look? :shrug:
    riceslayer302, Jan 15, 2008
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    Its always fun saying notchback to a non-mustang person. They have no clue what one is. :nice:
    glowstang93, Jan 16, 2008
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    Both are sweet, i would love to find a 4 cylinder version of either one near me.
    Helltime, Jan 17, 2008
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  8. Red_LX Doubt I could be of much help, unless you need por

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    Not far from my apartment there is a 2.3L auto notch sitting beside a repair shop and has been there for months...wondering if they'd sell it cheap because I'm tempted to get it!
    Red_LX, Jan 17, 2008
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  9. Blue Notch New Member

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    I love my notch! :D
    Blue Notch, Jan 20, 2008
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  10. fastford91 New Member

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    nachos :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: oh wait notch's! still :drool:
    fastford91, Jan 20, 2008
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  11. 85_SS_302_Coupe it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end

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    I think the official label is a 2 door sedan isn't it? I'm pretty sure that's what my insurance labels it as.
    85_SS_302_Coupe, Jan 21, 2008
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  12. Red_LX Doubt I could be of much help, unless you need por

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    You sure it's not 2 door coupe?

    That's what it should be, my Tempo and Thunderbird are both listed like that.

    A "sedan" is generally a four door.
    Red_LX, Jan 21, 2008
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    jspagna1, Jan 21, 2008
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  14. FrankenStang Moderator

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    That's what I was told when I asked. :nice:

    haha +1

    It says two door sedan on my title.
    FrankenStang, Jan 22, 2008
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  15. 85_SS_302_Coupe it sucks (I know) to be on the receiving end

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    I know...screwy huh?

    Mine too. Sedan is a 4 door in my book but apparently Ford thought otherwise.
    85_SS_302_Coupe, Jan 22, 2008
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  16. Blue Notch New Member

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    "2-Door Sedan"

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    Blue Notch, Jan 25, 2008
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  17. 1987LXragtop Member

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    :D Just get a vert...no confusion there
    1987LXragtop, Jan 28, 2008
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    notch, ftw. looking @ getting one for my 2.3t & get a c4... i'd love it if i could find a TTop car, though, maybe a .vert if i'm REALLY feel the need for one.
    KurtPB, Jan 31, 2008
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