The Top Gear effect

[Nookie]

The taster for the Mustang opinion that we saw in TG Extra was that the Mustang is a very desirable car and as it was going to be an ultimate car purchase in the same elevations of a Ferrari LaFerrari it is maybe beyond the reach of ordinary mortals but perhaps the actual Mustang review will dispel that myth and show the Mustang as a very accessible and affordable car - thus the Top Gear Effect could be to massively increase public awareness, perception and demand.

But the burning question is... should the so named 'Top Gear Effect', along with all the other positive reviews to date and yet to follow, dispel such myths and lead to a sudden surge in interest and subsequent sales, our cherished possessions (bearing in mind the very realistic pricing of the Mustang) could just become as commonplace as the BMW 3 Series (and years ago when the streets were littered with XR3/XR3i's nobody thought that the then premium BMW 3 Series would ever end up the same and become such an everyman car)... oh Christ!... that's 2 times I've mentioned the words 'BMW 3 Series'... $hit... 3 times (this is like saying 'Macbeth' to an actor) :barf: !

I want the Mustang to be a success for Ford... but not too much!

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[Actual]

I want the Mustang to be a success for Ford... but not too much!

I think Ford Mustang production for the worldwide market is maxed out. Ford are under pressure in US to deliver orders and they only have limited overseas capacity and RHD capacity is even less and is shared with Australia and Japan etc. Furthermore the Mustang is an icon car for Ford marketing so do they make the same margin as for other models and do they even want to increase supply? Mustang delivery to UK is always going to be limited.

The best Top Gear Effect for me is increased UK demand with limited supply which just pushes the desirability even further.

 

[Actual]

I'm probably the only one who could be bothered to watch so just to let you all know that I just watched episode 2 which on the usual format TG Scale was average to good but no mention of the Mustang being in the line-up for next week.

 

[twiggy]

Didn't think it was as good tonight, but saying that not every show with the old team in was great.

 

[christianUK]

My attention was wandering after 10 minutes and I gave up after 20. Glad you managed to sit through it. Put simply, it's just not worth watching any more.

 

[Beachfun]

I slept through most of it!

 

[Manders Mustang]

Top gear was on? I forgot :lol:

 

[Wobs]

The trouble is, what other motoring programmes have we got, I will continue to watch it.

 

[Heretian]

I watched it on iPlayer and it was an improvement over episode 1. They did mention next week is the Ken Block episode and I have heard rumors of Mustang in episode 3 for a long time where I work which deals with some BBC stuff.

 

[markleigh]

Hmmm. Thought tonight's was dull. Actually make that dreary.
The Mclaren piece was interesting but the SUV /South Africa piece was Far Too Long. Think it must have been over twenty minutes and there's only so much driving over shit roads that you need to see to get the point.
And then, why the f*ck would I care whether Damien Lewis had a better first car than Seasick Steve?
Even Mrs L who only watched this series because she fancies Matt Leblanc thought this episode was tedious...
I'll watch the Mustang one then call it quits... and wait for the Amazon version...

 

[marks]

Definitely best Top Gear so far, quite enjoyed it. Especially the review of the Focus and it being rated higher than the boring expensive Mercedes. Rory seems much more natural than the wooden LeBlanc!

 

[twiggy]

Thought the Mustang was on tonights, guess I got mixed up with the old and new.

 

[twold]

Yup I also enjoyed it ,seemed more relaxed ,and I especially liked the sequential mustang bit.

 

[Beachfun]

Thought the Mustang was on tonights, guess I got mixed up with the old and new.

Me Too..

 

[Actual]

I enjoyed TG but this time even I found the shouty Chris Evans too shouty for me.

And no mention of the Mustang for next week...

Must be saving best for last !!!

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