Prove it!!
One of the most short sighted statements I've ever read. Lower
Right here is when you discredited yourself. Ford is moving away from retro at flank speed, thankfully.
I would also suggest that there is a third group, one that likes the v8 and prefers the v8 but still understands the market place is dynamic and changing and that manufacturers need to change with it.
Sure, I understand Ford needs to build what sells. But I think there still needs to be fundamentals and core attributes that don't change, instead of just bending to whatever the current trend is. I see this car going in the direction of the Mustang II. As much as people like to rag on it, the Mustang II sold really well and was the right Mustang that was needed and wanted at a time when everyone was concerned about fuel economy. Sound familiar?
I doubt it. Gas will likely be 3x what it is now, at least.
That won't stop enthusiasts. Gas prices now are nearly double what they were in the 90s (even adjusted for inflation) and even the general public drives far more now than ever. In the UK they already pay 3x what we do, and people are buying V8 Mustangs like crazy.
I understand what you are saying but that line of adapting vs sticking to core fundamentals is fine line to walk. GM/Ford/Chrysler got themselves into trouble by not listening to their customers and just sticking with the core fundamentals and what it knew, everyone learned their lesson and are now more in touch with what consumers want, and the results of that is that i would say that at this moment the auto industry best reflects the needs and wants of all segments. Never before in history could you buy from the same manufacturers cars that are zero emissions/fully electric and also 500-800hp track monsters.
It's a muscle car not a sports car! If you want a light car there are plenty of examples out there.
Why have I discredited myself by saying I like the '05 and '15? I prefer the '15 to the '05 but still liked both designs when I saw them.
