Stubai
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Hi all.
I thought I would start this thread as it may be useful for those who haven't yet got their cars, those who have been reading thread after thread feeling a little overwhelmed. The varying information out there on what would seem every aspect of the Mustang can be confusing. I have been reading since I ordered my car and have now finally picked her up so I wanted to share some first impressions.
I love this forum and the help and advice I have had from here has been absolutely awesome.
I want to preface the rest of this thread by saying I haven't owned my girl for long so I will add stuff as I experience it. I wouldn't describe myself as a hardcore car guy who wants flame throwing side pipes and a chrome secondary intake protruding 8 inches out of the bonnet. Nor am I driving Miss Daisy as lovely as she may be. My car is basically a daily driver, coming to work with me three days a week and used for fun on the weekends. This is a car that I intend to keep long enough to at least run over teenage boys who come near my daughter (she is not one yet). So let that be the framework that you read this. I am probably the average Mustang owner but perhaps a little on the conservative side when compared to those on the forum.
Body shape and Colour
I haven't seen a colour mustang in the flesh (metal) that I didn't like. Even the colours I could never have imagined ordering are stunning. I myself got black and despite the fact that I look at it sideways and its dirty again I love it. The body lines and shape are not done justice in photos and videos so get along to a meet and have a look. You don't need to improve this cars look, it is beautiful. It would almost feel like giving Scarlett Johansen a boob job. Would be nice but is really not necessary.
Gear Box
Probably my only beef with the car so far. Now don't get me wrong, it isn't a bad gear box (Manual) but it seems that I will need to get used to it. Sometimes it feels a little clunky but that could be more about me getting the depth of the clutch and accelerator wrong and being a bit more coordinated may help. Overall it is still pretty nice and the shiftier is fine. Its tight, there is a nice short throw and it is got just enough notch for my taste.
Interior
Now I have seen shit poured on the interior on reviews on the internet, so much so I almost expected the seats to be made from semi-dried 95 year old antelope that was killed by a 7 inch howitzer. Not so. The quality is good and even the plastics, they are not all that bad. The toggle switches feel solid, the colour changes and ambient lighting are a bit of fun and the heated and cooled seats are very good and work very well in both modes. The handbrake I always feel like I am back to being an awkward teenager leaning over to stroke an only partly interested girls leg. Its just feels a bit weird. It is only out awkwarded by the bonnet release handle being in the passengers foot well :headbonk:.
Tyres
The p-Zeros have handled themselves well. I don't see an issue. They may not be right for those using them on a track but I work and drive in Canberra, home of the roundabout, and even in the wet they are sticking nicely.
Exhaust
Ok now this is big! The exhaust is great. Should it be louder? I don't know I am undecided but it is not too quiet. In fact the nice throaty burble you get even as you rev through the 3000rpm is still pretty damn nice. I do have a sports exhaust sitting in the garage and it will go on after the fist service but for now, I am not embarrassed that my V8 sounds like the refined war cry of an indifferent viking rather than an out and out blood lusting barbarian.
Power
It may not have the biggest KW number in its brochure but the power goes down well and just builds and builds. There will always be those of us who yearn for a little more or want to hit a magic number like drinking a case of beer and vomiting is somehow better than drinking three six packs and falling asleep on the veranda. I hit the speed limit in every state of this county in second gear yesterday so how much do you need. I guess what I am saying is, it is satisfying and fun. You could have more, you always can but do you need it?
Sync2
Time for some controversy. Sync2 seems to be the most hated and ragged upon part of this car. Its slow, it doesn't recognise my fingers, it cant understand my accent, I asked it for a cappuccino and it gave me a Latte.... Well I like it. It is simple, easy to use does everything it needs to and the nav system is pretty good. I dont use sat nav very often because if I wanted to ask someone for directions I would have reduced my total arguments with female passengers by 7.3%. However from what I have seen and using it on the 200km back road blast from the dealer home, it did not fail me. The only time it didnt work and I found myself at a national park lookout was when I decided as a man I knew better and switched her off. Silly manliness.
I am sure that many will disagree with me but lets face it cars a subjective. If your coming from a kia carnival your going to think this thing is a rocket ship if you have come from a Mini Cooper S JCW like me, it is a well put together very fast boat.
I hope this will be of some use to someone and if you haven't got your cars yet and would like an honest opinion on something let me know. More likely I will be pushed back to page 4 of the forum by tomorrow.
I thought I would start this thread as it may be useful for those who haven't yet got their cars, those who have been reading thread after thread feeling a little overwhelmed. The varying information out there on what would seem every aspect of the Mustang can be confusing. I have been reading since I ordered my car and have now finally picked her up so I wanted to share some first impressions.
I love this forum and the help and advice I have had from here has been absolutely awesome.
I want to preface the rest of this thread by saying I haven't owned my girl for long so I will add stuff as I experience it. I wouldn't describe myself as a hardcore car guy who wants flame throwing side pipes and a chrome secondary intake protruding 8 inches out of the bonnet. Nor am I driving Miss Daisy as lovely as she may be. My car is basically a daily driver, coming to work with me three days a week and used for fun on the weekends. This is a car that I intend to keep long enough to at least run over teenage boys who come near my daughter (she is not one yet). So let that be the framework that you read this. I am probably the average Mustang owner but perhaps a little on the conservative side when compared to those on the forum.
Body shape and Colour
I haven't seen a colour mustang in the flesh (metal) that I didn't like. Even the colours I could never have imagined ordering are stunning. I myself got black and despite the fact that I look at it sideways and its dirty again I love it. The body lines and shape are not done justice in photos and videos so get along to a meet and have a look. You don't need to improve this cars look, it is beautiful. It would almost feel like giving Scarlett Johansen a boob job. Would be nice but is really not necessary.
Gear Box
Probably my only beef with the car so far. Now don't get me wrong, it isn't a bad gear box (Manual) but it seems that I will need to get used to it. Sometimes it feels a little clunky but that could be more about me getting the depth of the clutch and accelerator wrong and being a bit more coordinated may help. Overall it is still pretty nice and the shiftier is fine. Its tight, there is a nice short throw and it is got just enough notch for my taste.
Interior
Now I have seen shit poured on the interior on reviews on the internet, so much so I almost expected the seats to be made from semi-dried 95 year old antelope that was killed by a 7 inch howitzer. Not so. The quality is good and even the plastics, they are not all that bad. The toggle switches feel solid, the colour changes and ambient lighting are a bit of fun and the heated and cooled seats are very good and work very well in both modes. The handbrake I always feel like I am back to being an awkward teenager leaning over to stroke an only partly interested girls leg. Its just feels a bit weird. It is only out awkwarded by the bonnet release handle being in the passengers foot well :headbonk:.
Tyres
The p-Zeros have handled themselves well. I don't see an issue. They may not be right for those using them on a track but I work and drive in Canberra, home of the roundabout, and even in the wet they are sticking nicely.
Exhaust
Ok now this is big! The exhaust is great. Should it be louder? I don't know I am undecided but it is not too quiet. In fact the nice throaty burble you get even as you rev through the 3000rpm is still pretty damn nice. I do have a sports exhaust sitting in the garage and it will go on after the fist service but for now, I am not embarrassed that my V8 sounds like the refined war cry of an indifferent viking rather than an out and out blood lusting barbarian.
Power
It may not have the biggest KW number in its brochure but the power goes down well and just builds and builds. There will always be those of us who yearn for a little more or want to hit a magic number like drinking a case of beer and vomiting is somehow better than drinking three six packs and falling asleep on the veranda. I hit the speed limit in every state of this county in second gear yesterday so how much do you need. I guess what I am saying is, it is satisfying and fun. You could have more, you always can but do you need it?
Sync2
Time for some controversy. Sync2 seems to be the most hated and ragged upon part of this car. Its slow, it doesn't recognise my fingers, it cant understand my accent, I asked it for a cappuccino and it gave me a Latte.... Well I like it. It is simple, easy to use does everything it needs to and the nav system is pretty good. I dont use sat nav very often because if I wanted to ask someone for directions I would have reduced my total arguments with female passengers by 7.3%. However from what I have seen and using it on the 200km back road blast from the dealer home, it did not fail me. The only time it didnt work and I found myself at a national park lookout was when I decided as a man I knew better and switched her off. Silly manliness.
I am sure that many will disagree with me but lets face it cars a subjective. If your coming from a kia carnival your going to think this thing is a rocket ship if you have come from a Mini Cooper S JCW like me, it is a well put together very fast boat.
I hope this will be of some use to someone and if you haven't got your cars yet and would like an honest opinion on something let me know. More likely I will be pushed back to page 4 of the forum by tomorrow.
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