Has anybody else picked up the new Muscle Mustangs? They've got a few pictures of the 05 as well. Rumor has it that the car has gained weight. But then again, what can we expect when we ourselves demand so much from Ford when it comes to the Mustang? Make it better structurally. OK, new chassis is stiffer all the way around. Brake better. OK, bigger brakes (hopefully all models). More horsepower (who doesn't want that?
), hopefully we'll get that. Then of course, many want all the amenities (we are kinda spoiled now) like AC, Tunes, PS, PW, PB, better seats and a more comfy interior. Then of course, there are the Gov. and EPA mandates (safety and emissions standards). All this equals up to one thing, more weight! Now before someone says use lighter materials like more composites or aluminum, here is our ultimate mandate, keep the price low!
I've driven Mustangs since I could drive (84, 85, 86 'vert, 95 'vert and now a 96 'vert) and I've watched the Mustang progress. Hopefully I'll be getting an 06 Cobra but for now I've been happy with my GT's. Sadly, the days of the 90's LX are gone but the Mustang does live on. We are about to celebrate it's 40th and I plan to be there. I've been all over the world (USAF) and believe me, no other nameplate is more recognizable than the Mustang. There are clubs dedicated to it in Germany, Holland, Australia, Italy, England, Canada, France, the Czek Republic and even in Japan! Many are shipping thier cars here to partake in the festivities like Mustangs Across America (I'll be there) to the 40th in Nashville. No other car can brag about this kind of dedication. Not the Vette, Porche, ferrari, BMW or Nissan's Skyline.
So to everybody out there arguing about what it should be or shouldn't be, just be glad it exists. Not to many nameplates run for forty years, much less appeal to such a broad group. Even the so called ricers admire us. Why else would they compare their rides to ours all the time (translation: Superstreet or Sport Compact). So if you like the new car or not, it's coming soon to a Ford dealer near you. I for one will get one and modify it to what I think it should be because in the end that's what we all do anyway