Aussie/Kiwi Mustang Survey

[tarabrae]

Survey Analysis

We've had 61 responses so far so I will attempt some analysis. There is no real statistical significance to the results, it's just a reflection of the forum members who have chosen to participate. You can see the results yourself by following the link in my post above, but below are some observations that I was able to make using the analytical features of the free version of SurveyMonkey.

1. The demographics have changed slightly since we started the survey - twenty-somethings now make up the largest cohort. What jobs are you guys doing? I certainly wouldn't have been able to afford this car when I was in my twenties. Not without causing severe financial hardship for the publicans of the Northern Territory anyway.

2. Twenty-somethings prefer automatics. Overall, survey participants prefer manuals (by a small margin) but the twenty-somethings have ordered automatics by a factor of two to one. I'm wondering if the licensing system has something to do with this. I learnt on an automatic as I figured it would be easier to pass the test, then taught myself to drive a manual later but I know you need to pass the test on a manual these days if you want to drive one. Is it the higher quality automatics available now? Is it city traffic? Interested to hear your reasons for choosing automatic.

3. Eco-boost. Two thirds of the four-pot engines are going to Queensland, and again the twenty-somethings are over-represented in this group. Over 80% of these cars are also automatic. I guess you don't need a V8 for cruising the strip at Surfers.

3. Convertibles. Not enough data to say anything really - only two ordered. I was planning for one but the inability to order a manual transmission with it put me off. The extra cost also pushes it over the threshold for luxury car tax making it more expensive than it otherwise would have been, which I expect has impacted sales volume. I still have my Jeep and Triumph (bike, not car) so can't complain I guess.

4. Kiwis. Again, not much data. Our three Kiwis are all 50 plus but I doubt that means much given our other demographic results. Hopefully sales will be strong in NZ as I imagine there are a plethora of good roads to drive there given the mountainous terrain.

5. Most popular colours by state:
NSW - Race Red
QLD - Triple yellow
VIC - Deep Impact Blue
WA - Guard

No more than one of each colour for other states and NZ.

I tried a few other data combinations but they didn't turn up anything outlandishly different to the overall result, but I'm happy to plug in anything anyone wants to see, and I'll keep an eye on further responses to see if they change the result.

Enjoy!

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[Aus-MustangGT]

1. Lawyer

2. 24 - Just sold a car that was an automatic, I prefer manual

3. V8

4. Only wanted the fastback

5. VIC - DIB

 

[4stanger]

3. Eco-boost. Two thirds of the four-pot engines are going to Queensland, and again the twenty-somethings are over-represented in this group. Over 80% of these cars are also automatic. I guess you don't need a V8 for cruising the strip at Surfers.

Qld. car rego. prices could also play a part here also.
It was part of my decision process.
4 cyl. = about $665
8 cyl. = about $1006

 

[HybridGT]

1. What jobs are you guys doing?

2. Twenty-somethings prefer automatics. Interested to hear your reasons for choosing automatic.

3. Eco-boost.

4. Convertibles.

5. Most popular colours by state:
NSW - Race Red

Great survey man. I'm happy to contribute additional data lol...

1. Personal Trainer.

2. 28. Never owned an automatic. Won't let the Mustang be the first car to go auto with lol

3. Decided to get the V8

4. May have gone convertible, but I despise soft-tops :(

5. NSW - Black

 

[nadojay]

29

1. Operations manager at a hospital

2. Dont see the point of manual anymore, each to their own

3. EB, just because why not, never had a turbo car and have a garage full of v8s

4. Prefer the look

5. QLD triple yellow with ots, i live in FNQ no strips to cruise.

 

[livewildcard]

29

1. Associate at a firm

2. Automatic - no real reason other than it was a 50/50 choice and I do fair bit of city driving so probably just slightly easier on the old foot.

3. GT. Last few cars have been slower 6's and less Jeep, Mazda, Holden Ute, Holden Commodore. Time for an upgrade and Christmas present to myself. I wanted the muscle car to be a corvette but I salary sacrifice my cars obviously needs to be newer so this one is fast, and new, so going for it.

4. Coupe - prefer the look something about the convertible just doesn't do it for me.

5. NSW - Guard - Just like the color and felt like it was something a bit out of the norm from the mainstream colors.

 

[HybridGT]

I wanted the muscle car to be a corvette

Good to know I'm not the only one!

Dumping this as soon as (or if) the new generation corvette is launched here

 

[livewildcard]

Yep I am still holding out hope that one day they will. Now the Camaro isn't coming I'm hoping they lean towards bringing Corvette out in some shape or form.

 

[HybridGT]

Yep I am still holding out hope that one day they will. Now the Camaro isn't coming I'm hoping they lean towards bringing Corvette out in some shape or form.

Hope the Camaro won't be the one at all! Don't like it to be perfectly honest.

Even the current Corvette... is a masterpiece!

 

[tarabrae]

Camaros and Corvettes - only a matter of time I reckon. Once GM sees the success of the Mustang worldwide they'll have no choice but to get in on the action.

 

[XRFutura]

26

1. Service Executive for an insurance broker

2. the auto provides the best of both worlds

3. Always dreamed of owning a v8 mustang

4. The fastback is sexy as hell

5. NSW, Ruby red

 

[WILDB]

27.

1. Maintenance manager for a large fleet. (Vehicles, trucks and machinery).

2. Manual - I've owned a couple of autos and they bore me.

3. GT. Always loved the Mustang right from when I was a kid and they are finally coming with the wheel on the correct side.

4. Fastback.

5. QLD, Oxford White.

 

[Yeah Nah]

1. FoMoCo emp.

2. Manual of course.

3. 5.0 litre

4. Fastback

5. Magnetic

6. Victorian, home of the greatest stadium in Australia.

 

[Drewbo]

1. Emergency Services.

2. 47 - Manual. Have been driving an auto for the past twelve years, so hopefully I won't bunny hop my way down the dealer's driveway.

3. V8.

4. Fastback. Drove a '13 convertible last time I was in the US - the novelty wore off fairly quickly. Also wouldn't feel comfortable parking it anywhere, too many arseholes out there who would only be too happy to slash the roof.

5. NSW - DIB.

 

[RSPEC-015]

58

1. Self-employed consulting engineer.

2. Auto - wife has to be able to drive it too! Have a 2012 GT R-Spec (a keeper) which is also an auto and goes great.

3. Loved the look of the Mustangs since I was a young boy.

4. Love the fastback look - convertible doesn't do it for me either.

5. NSW, Black

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