Vickstang
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How far in advance of production does the order bank usually open?
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fastback69
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Order banks usually open end of Nov/early Dec and Job 1 is usually early March. So around 3 months for a typical year. But of course this is no typical year.
As for why there was no concept I think it's all in the sales numbers. They sold 130K mustangs in 2004 before the changeover. It's looking like it will barely break 90K for 2014. If they showed a concept it prolly woulda been in Detroit or NY earlier this year and think about it..... if they showed a modern, stunning, 200lb lighter Mustang with IRS and lots of new tech..... 2014 sales would have likely imploded.
As for why there was no concept I think it's all in the sales numbers. They sold 130K mustangs in 2004 before the changeover. It's looking like it will barely break 90K for 2014. If they showed a concept it prolly woulda been in Detroit or NY earlier this year and think about it..... if they showed a modern, stunning, 200lb lighter Mustang with IRS and lots of new tech..... 2014 sales would have likely imploded.
Mach1
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Only brand enthusiasts (which many here are) will care about the shared corporate face. Many who don't currently own a Mustang will just be glad they made a sportier Mustang with a modern suspension. Ford will expect Mustang enthusiasts to forgive them for something they have done many times in its past.
speedrx
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Maybe this is what you were thinking of:I kept looking at the front end and it kept reminding me of something I had seen previously. Especially, the headlight shape. Well, I saw it on the road yesterday. "Flame suit on"
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It definitely does not look like a Hyundai -- and if it did, you would be asking why Hyundai copied Ford, not the other way around. Hyundai has never had there own idea and has been copying the rest of the industry since day 1.
The only thing that the S550 looks like other than a Mustang(past and present), is a new Ford.
The only thing that the S550 looks like other than a Mustang(past and present), is a new Ford.
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let me ride
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So it looks like Ford really clamped down after that big leak. Anyone still believe that was staged?
Assuming without the last pics we would be where we are now....with basically no more revealing spy shots than the fully camo'ed ones...... and no new info......... I'm shocked Ford has been able to basically let ZERO information out in this day and age.
Assuming without the last pics we would be where we are now....with basically no more revealing spy shots than the fully camo'ed ones...... and no new info......... I'm shocked Ford has been able to basically let ZERO information out in this day and age.
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What's wrong with the Fusion looking like an Aston Martin that appeals to the masses. Aston's are $100g+ cars with great styling. Ford sells 10x's as many Fusions as they do Mustangs. The purpose of a car company is to sell as many cars as they can to make a profit, not cater to the desires of a few car enthusiasts.
During the 1st and 2nd gens Ford was selling about a 1/4 million cars a year. The volumn could justify the added cost of three body styles. Now with all the competition and lower sales volumn it is not cost effective.
From what we have seen of the front and Ford's other recent restyles I think the new Mustang will appeal to car enthusiasts and the masses.
Boss
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If you want a fusion 2 door its all fine,the design of the fusion works. Why make a Mustang that basically looks like a 2 door fusion. The Kia's all have similar front ends,does not mean I want one
Gm already makes all the front and rear ends of the cars they make interchangeable,im not interested in that. If it looks like a 2 door fusion I won't purchase one,but like you say it's all about the money
Gm already makes all the front and rear ends of the cars they make interchangeable,im not interested in that. If it looks like a 2 door fusion I won't purchase one,but like you say it's all about the money
The Sarge
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I've been following this thread and waiting patiently to ask, anything yet? (not quite mid-month I know)
I'm sensing something big from Ford soon, it's been too quiet.
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crazyfastfreddy
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i think after seeing the last leaked pics that should be obvious to the conspiracy guys... even if it was an early prototype the grills are pretty much same shape. besides the lights and fenders it's like what we saw in these "face" pics.
The Sarge
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Well that sucks... I guess they're saving it all for the press event next week.
Thanks for the info.
DBCooper
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Well, I was definitely one of the "conspiracy guys", but Mr. PbJ has built up some credibility, so I'll take his word for it.
It still amazes me. We have the biggest car of the decade for Ford, Years of secretiveness and planning for a big reveal and then some brake engineer unilaterally decides that it would be ok to take an uncovered car out on a track.
I'm sure the words "Who made that decision??" were echoing through the halls of Ford that day. (and maybe some pink slips?)
Vickstang
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Who said it was a unilateral decision from one guy? I doubt that. Mistakes happen and at least they were smart enough to not use a production finished front end.
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