Storm
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Out of curiosity, what model did it dethrone for #1?
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Don't know about the rest of Europe, but per this article it's going against the Porsche 911, Audi TT, and Mercedes SLC in Germany:Out of curiosity, what model did it dethrone for #1?
I don't disagree but I think that we (enthusiasts) forget the scale of things. Ford probably sells as many Escapes each month as they sell Mustangs in a year.I don't think everyone understands the gravity of the Mustang's global success. With the success of the S550 platform, just imagine how much larger the budget could be for R&D in future platforms. Not to mention, the introduction of new aftermarket companies, which will lead to more competition and better prices for us. Is it just me or does the S550 just feel special? The chassis is like The Beatles igniting Mustang love everywhere!
I'd really like to see anyone here say with a straight face to the Lotus Elise owner, that they rented a "sports car" from Thrifty with their base model, V6/auto cloth interior/rental car. :doh:That's great they enjoy the sales success but I have absolutely no clue why they called it a "sports" car.
I don't think everyone understands the gravity of the Mustang's global success. With the success of the S550 platform, just imagine how much larger the budget could be for R&D in future platforms. Not to mention, the introduction of new aftermarket companies, which will lead to more competition and better prices for us. Is it just me or does the S550 just feel special? The chassis is like The Beatles igniting Mustang love everywhere!
I don't disagree but I think that we (enthusiasts) forget the scale of things. Ford probably sells as many Escapes each month as they sell Mustangs in a year.
https://corporate.ford.com/content/...ovember-2016-us-sales-results-with-charts.pdf
Crossovers and Trucks definitely out sale the Mustang, but I would argue that global sales simply allow for an increase in overall budgeting because of the increased revenue. Ford struck gold in China and India because the two countries are without a doubt emerging markets.
That's great they enjoy the sales success but I have absolutely no clue why they called it a "sports" car.
The SCCA declared the Mustang a sports car way back in 1979 and its been called a sports car every since.Mustang is a sports car ? Good joke
that goes to show just how stupid a Garbage Motor boy is.:lol::lol: