July 2015 Sales

[Fox9350]

So in July Ford sold 1,442 V-6 equipped Mustangs. And without those sales, Ford Mustang total sales for the month would be below Camaro sales for the month of July. Because total Mustang sales were 8,482 and Camaro for July was 7,469. A difference of 1,013 autos. Without the sale of 1,442 V-6 Mustangs, Camaro would have topped Mustang sales for July. Maybe reason enough to keep the V-6 around as "bragging rights" have always been part of the muscle-car market segment. That lower cost Mustang with the Cyclone engine just might be the edge Ford needs to beat out the Chevy Camaro. Just saying...

You're assuming if there was no V6 option every single one of those 1,442 V6 mustang buyers would have abandoned their desire to buy a Mustang. How many would have opted for a ecoboost if it was the only entry level option? As long as they're not losing money in it they may keep the V6 around but I think its days are numbered. The entry point cost for the Mustang will be kept as low as possible to grab those base level buyers that are very vital to the brand regardless of if the V6 is around or not.

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[Asharus]

wow only a 41/42% split between EB and 5.0? i thought the EB sold way more than the V8 from what i read a few months ago, which also indicated that the majority of the EB buyers were from SoCal (aka tree hugger central)

 

[Fox9350]

What's the split of 5.0 vs EB/V6 combined?

 

[Asharus]

it was posted earlier in the thread. 42% EB, 41% 5.0, the rest V6

 

[Fox9350]

I was looking again at pictures of the 2016 Camaro. Sorry just don't see it. Not only is it similar to the current one, which is clearly on a downtrend among bored buyers, its actually uglier imo. And I don't say this as a hater. I've always preferred the Mustang to the Camaro, but I am more than willing to say when I like a rival car. The Stingray vette is beautiful looking imo.

I predict the Mustang will hold the lead more months than not going forward and should re-open and maintain that overall lead it always used to hold (prior to 2009) in sales.

 

[Fox9350]

it was posted earlier in the thread. 42% EB, 41% 5.0, the rest V6

So in terms of measuring the popularity of the V8 I'd compare the 5.0 sales vs the combined sales of the EB and V6. Still, at 41% 5.0 overall that is pretty strong. Does anyone remember what share of the pie the 5.0 enjoyed prior to 2015 and the introduction of the EB? I thought it was a lot less than 41%. Maybe a third or something.

 

[thePill]

So in July Ford sold 1,442 V-6 equipped Mustangs. And without those sales, Ford Mustang total sales for the month would be below Camaro sales for the month of July. Because total Mustang sales were 8,482 and Camaro for July was 7,469. A difference of 1,013 autos. Without the sale of 1,442 V-6 Mustangs, Camaro would have topped Mustang sales for July. Maybe reason enough to keep the V-6 around as "bragging rights" have always been part of the muscle-car market segment. That lower cost Mustang with the Cyclone engine just might be the edge Ford needs to beat out the Chevy Camaro. Just saying...

The V6 Mustang will sell just as good as their crap 2.0 Turbo. I doubt many of those will be sold. Not with 270hp...

The Mustang's EB will likely be pushed up to 345hp in 2017. The Focus is the first to receive the upgrade.

Or, maybe it's just because the 2016 changeover, sales slow when this happens.

 

[Asharus]

So in terms of measuring the popularity of the V8 I'd compare the 5.0 sales vs the combined sales of the EB and V6. Still, at 41% 5.0 overall that is pretty strong. Does anyone remember what share of the pie the 5.0 enjoyed prior to 2015 and the introduction of the EB? I thought it was a lot less than 41%. Maybe a third or something.

yes, that's why im asking if the 41% is really a legit number because i was thinking more like 33% would be 5.0 sales.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

So in July Ford sold 1,442 V-6 equipped Mustangs. And without those sales, Ford Mustang total sales for the month would be below Camaro sales for the month of July. Because total Mustang sales were 8,482 and Camaro for July was 7,469. A difference of 1,013 autos. Without the sale of 1,442 V-6 Mustangs, Camaro would have topped Mustang sales for July. Maybe reason enough to keep the V-6 around as "bragging rights" have always been part of the muscle-car market segment. That lower cost Mustang with the Cyclone engine just might be the edge Ford needs to beat out the Chevy Camaro. Just saying...

I would imagine if they wanted a Mustang, they still would of picked the EcoBoost if they were only shopping the V6.

 

[Asharus]

I would imagine if they wanted a Mustang, they still would of picked the EcoBoost if they were only shopping the V6.

agreed

also see bottom post of this thread

http://www.city-data.com/forum/ford-lincoln/2251899-2015-mustang-sales-data-5-0-a.html

 

[EcoSwag1990]

The game has changed with the S550. It's not like the S197 days where it was either have a fast Mustang that was expensive to buy/drive or a town cruiser that was cheap to own. Now we have a middle option that's going to draw more car ppl because of its modability. Once the word gets out more about the EB and more of the "gotta have a V8 ppl" have gotten their fix I'm thinking it will be more like a 50/35/15 split

 

[Asharus]

yep, the S550 has definitely attracted different types of folks, from the ricers, to the elite european car "badge whores", and for people who want the best bang for buck in terms of performance.

 

[MichaelKael]

I would imagine if they wanted a Mustang, they still would of picked the EcoBoost if they were only shopping the V6.

I honestly can't tell... I test drove both (EB then V6), and honestly, I'm not sure I would've gone with the EB if the V6 wasn't available... The feel, and most of all the SOUND of the EB was really a big no no to me... Being from France, I always imagined an american car with a V8 OR at least a V6; 4 cylinder Mustang was a nonsense in my mind, and would've been a tough decision... But that's just me

 

[Todd15Fastback]

I honestly can't tell... I test drove both (EB then V6), and honestly, I'm not sure I would've gone with the EB if the V6 wasn't available... The feel, and most of all the SOUND of the EB was really a big no no to me... Being from France, I always imagined an american car with a V8 OR at least a V6; 4 cylinder Mustang was a nonsense in my mind, and would've been a tough decision... But that's just me

Fair enough:cheers:

 

[Rough Hollow Man]

Ford might keep the Cyclone V-6 in the line-up just because the new Camaro will have three engine choices. And it might be kept just to be the lowest cost Mustang variant. It's amusing to me to hear Mustang aficionados proclaiming the upcoming dropping of the Cyclone engine from the Mustang offering. It's further amusing that the people on these threads that forecast the V-6 demise are the owners of the V-8s and the Ecos...haven't heard any complaints or such forecasts from V-6 Mustangers. Could it be that these Cyclone Mustangers are pleased with their purchases?

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