I think you might not understand the definition of "butt hurt". Current owners are expressing their opinions on the update. No one's crying "oh, they ruined my 15-17 Mustang!" I think most current owners are pretty happy right now with what they have.
It's unfortunate. It looks like the just took all the rounded edges away, and made them sharp angles. Which is counter-productive to the curves the rest of the body has. But then they added roundness to the headlights...I'm so confused. I'd love to see a better lit picture of what's going on...
Why not restore and upgrade a Fox body then? Add some sound deadening, upgrade the headlights and brakes, swap in a coyote motor/6spd and you'd have what you want.
I paid $32k for my GT w/Performance Package...I couldn't imagine paying more than that for an ecoboost. Especially when it just isn't pretty. Chrome, mis-matched upper and lower grills, stickers, black roof...it has way too much going on for me.
Visibility...not great in the S550, but better than the Camaro.
Low end torque, not in the GT/PP.
Not compact in size either.
Nor refined and precise.
Sounds like you are almost impossible to please with your wish list. Have you thought about the Alfa 4C?
If the Cayman doesn't stir...
I'd love to see front canards for the S550 that look good, are carbon fiber, and don't look like a generic template that's been cut to fit. Mounting points located on the bottom side. APR's offering is the only option I've seen so far that meet these requirements. Would be interested in a...