I bought a 558 bhp 5.5l biturbo Mercedes instead. It seems to keep out the rain quite well, no need for galoshes.
Oh well, I'm sure you'll have fun with the other sheep. At least you haven't got to worry about using three pedals, just hit the accelerator and go, a child could do itI bought a 558 bhp 5.5l biturbo Mercedes instead. It seems to keep out the rain quite well, no need for galoshes.
I don't consider myself old (just turned 30) and I totally agree, why people care that much about numbers? for this reason GT350 is almost dead, and the GT500 is all the people is talking, I like the fact that is DCT, but I would not buy one for myself with 2 pedals, is just not the purpose for me at leastIf the car really will be a hybrid with AWD, I personally would have less than zero interest in it. First because a hybrid means it will be heavier and more complicated, and second, because either a hybrid and/or AWD means it will almost certainly only be available with an automatic transmission, and there will be no manual (I can't imagine cheapskate Jim Hackett spending the money to develop a stick for such a drivetrain combination).
I suspect that Ford, in Hackett's misbegotten cost-cutting obsession, will use a drivetrain from some other vehicle for the next generation Mustang. If it's an AWD hybrid, that's because some other vehicles will be using it. As the article said, it will be a shared platform with the Explorer and Aviator.
Gee, sounds like the perfect underpinnings for a sporty pony car - build it on the same platform as a SUV.
I'm old-school (and old...). I totally appreciate the need for fuel efficient cars for basic transportation. But for a fun car, I like it simple and pure. A prefer a naturally-aspirated V8 engine, RWD, coupled to an old-fashioned row-your-own manual transmission. I'm not afraid of a clutch pedal. I don't care if a computer-controlled 10-speed DCT can shift in thousandths of a second, or if a hybrid is a few seconds faster around the Nurburgring. To me, how a car feels to drive in the seat of my pants is much more important than the "numbers". I've found that many people who are hung up on 'numbers' don't generate them themselves. It just shows they can read road tests. Many people obsess about the 'numbers' to brag about them at their local gym or happy hour. I care more about how a car feels to drive, how much fun it is, how engaging it is. If it speaks to me.
For my admittedly dinosaur-like perspective, no hybrid or electric, automatic transmission car will ever have a soul. It's fine for transportation to save gas, but for pure fun, I'll stick with the old-school analog approach (big surprise).
Me and you my friend we live in crapy countries with crappy roads with old cars on them. Which is why we can't enjoy our GT cars. I was in the states in 2018 and had an epic road trip with a Ecoboost. I want to do something similar in Europe but we just don't have the roads for something like this. Though it probably will be fun. So that is why you don't think it's worth it but believe me it is when you have 500-600 km ahead of you and you can take it in a few hours in a nice environment. I love traveling with my Mustang.Is it worth it? Maybe. I used to think it was - after all, I did order one. Now I'm not so sure anymore, but that's a different story. Anyway, regardless of how I feel about it, I'm not sure many Europeans find it worthwhile now (how many GTs do we actually see around us?), let alone if it were even more expensive.
But who knows, I could be wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. We'll see...
Actually, no, that's not the reason I don't believe in the Mustang anymore. Quite the contrary, our crappy roads are precisely the reason why I want a fast and powerful car. Having very few motorways, and a lot of wavy two lane roads, where overtaking opportunities are very few and far between, I need to be able to overtake Sunday drivers very quickly as soon as even the slightest hint of an opportunity presents itself. And I also enjoy long distance driving - I use to drive to Austria or Germany and back a couple of times per year. So I want a fast car that's also comfortable on long rides.Me and you my friend we live in crapy countries with crappy roads with old cars on them. Which is why we can't enjoy our GT cars. I was in the states in 2018 and had an epic road trip with a Ecoboost. I want to do something similar in Europe but we just don't have the roads for something like this. Though it probably will be fun. So that is why you don't think it's worth it but believe me it is when you have 500-600 km ahead of you and you can take it in a few hours in a nice environment. I love traveling with my Mustang.
The Mustang is amazing bang for buck I have mine for over a year now and I love it. It's super fun to drive and for road trips it's amazing with all the creature comfort. Apple CarPlay is great and having spotify in the car helps to get the mood for whatever you are up to. I strongly suggest you take delivery of your car.Actually, no, that's not the reason I just don't believe in the Mustang anymore. Quite the contrary, our crappy roads are precisely the reason why I want a fast and powerful car. Having very few motorways, and a lot of wavy two lane roads, where overtaking opportunities are very few and far between, I need to be able to overtake Sunday drivers very quickly as soon as even the slightest hint of an opportunity presents itself. And I also enjoy long distance driving - I use to drive to Austria or Germany and back a couple of times per year. So I want a fast car that's also comfortable on long rides.
I'm just not sure anymore that the Mustang was the correct choice. I could have done better. I wish they didn't build my Mustang on time, so I can get a clean and honourable way out of this. But that's a different story, and it's off-topic.
Actually, no, that's not the reason I don't believe in the Mustang anymore. Quite the contrary, our crappy roads are precisely the reason why I want a fast and powerful car. Having very few motorways, and a lot of wavy two lane roads, where overtaking opportunities are very few and far between, I need to be able to overtake Sunday drivers very quickly as soon as even the slightest hint of an opportunity presents itself. And I also enjoy long distance driving - I use to drive to Austria or Germany and back a couple of times per year. So I want a fast car that's also comfortable on long rides.
I'm just not sure anymore that the Mustang was the correct choice. I could have done better. I wish they didn't build my Mustang on time, so I can get a clean and honourable way out of this. But that's a different story, and it's off-topic.
lolWhy even post here then? This is a bit like having a terrible experience at a restaurant and then hanging about in the parking lot to tell people you didn't enjoy it....