It's still just a Mustang...

[Boss2013]

It seems that when a new Mustang variant comes along, in this case, the 2020 GT500, the phrase, "it's still just a Mustang" is thrown out there as some sort of negative. I think a point that was made in a recent Car & Driver expresses how we should celebrate/embrace the fact that "it's still just a Mustang."

If you drove it blindfolded, you'd swear it was a bona-fide sports car, not the hot-rod big brother of the $27,000 four-banger coupe at your local Ford store.

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[Schwerin]

Well, I mean, SRT-4 guys still got "its just a Neon" despite the massively better performance it had. That's just how people act when they want to ignore the differences.

 

[Wilson & Co]

Over the years, when ppl ask what I drive... I proudly say Mustang.

I never say Cobra, GT500..

 

[5.Oh Crush]

Over the years, when ppl ask what I drive... I proudly say Mustang.

I never say Cobra, GT500..

To each his own. One could also say a Ford. or simply a car.

 

[Wilson & Co]

True, but that would insinuate that you paid no attention to title of the thread...
Which is "it's still just a mustang"

Not "it's still just a ford" or "it's still just a car"

 

[5.Oh Crush]

True, but that would insinuate that you paid no attention to title of the thread...
Which is "it's still just a mustang"

Not "it's still just a ford" or "it's still just a car"

I read the title. I was referring to your comment about not calling your GT500 or Cobra. One can call it what they want. But, then it would not be accurate. I'm a car guy and I love discussing cars with other fans. So, for me, I'm more specific as to have a car fan conversation. Just like I love discussing football teams. Not just football.

 

[jvandy50]

Over the years, when ppl ask what I drive... I proudly say Mustang.

I never say Cobra, GT500..

i'm the same way. feel like i'm showing off/bragging otherwise. where i live, not too many of these cars around.

 

[Wilson & Co]

i'm the same way. feel like i'm showing off/bragging otherwise. where i live, not too many of these cars around.

Exactly! Someone like me...

 

[1mic]

Over the years, when ppl ask what I drive... I proudly say Mustang.

I never say Cobra, GT500..

To non car people they all look the same whether an eco boost mustang or a gt500, stingray or zr1.
These cars attract dudes not women. If they did attract women most are gold diggers and very few enthusiasts.

I actually avoid talking to people, lol.

 

[dirty-max]

To non car people they all look the same whether an eco boost mustang or a gt500, stingray or zr1.
These cars attract dudes not women. If they did attract women most are gold diggers and very few enthusiasts.

I actually avoid talking to people, lol.

The GT500 will definitely pull the hotties the front end of this new car is what stands out, Its just got some much going on and I love it! The new GT500 is definitely not "just a mustang" I imagine you will get all kinds of looks when cruising in this thing. I remember when the S550 came out I was one of the first to get one and tons of people were asking about it damn near every time I would fill up at a gas station etc. and that was just a GT I can only imagine cruising in the GT500 lol

 

[Deviruchi]

I've said it before on this forum, and I'll say it again:

I'm buying this car *because* it's "just" a mustang. I don't want the extra attention that a typical 80k+ sports car comes with.

 

[Boss2013]

To non car people they all look the same whether an eco boost mustang or a gt500, stingray or zr1.
These cars attract dudes not women. If they did attract women most are gold diggers and very few enthusiasts.

I actually avoid talking to people, lol.

My wife would disagree.

 

[likeaboss]

The just a Mustang comment is more because the interior isn't much improved over a rental Ecboost from a materials perspective. The closer you get to $100k the interior quality expectations increase to go along with performance. Because Racecar isn't a good enough excuse for poor interior fit and finish in 2019.

 

[Strokerswild]

...or exterior fit and finish, as some pictures of the GT500 seem to indicate....

 

[bluebeastsrt]

Well, I mean, SRT-4 guys still got "its just a Neon" despite the massively better performance it had. That's just how people act when they want to ignore the differences.

Its a reply people will make. When they spent more. And they just want to justify their purchase. Even though the performance of their vehicle is matched for a much lower price. I had a SRT4. I considered buying a GT500. I love cars that punch above their weight class. The SRT4 was a special car. That's why its still talked about today. This GT500 seams pretty special also.

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