UK Mustangs SOLD OUT

[Zerocool]

I keep toying between v8 and EB aswel,

But 4k extra for car

235 extra for road tax

Extra insurance

Plus over 1k a year extra in fuel.

I couldn't justify the extra costs either.

I'm glad someone else went through the same reasoning as me!!

The £4k difference wasn't a big factor but the others definately were!!
Especially when the car was comparable to a bmw 3 series or amg merc


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[Holf]

I'm glad someone else went through the same reasoning as me!!

The £4k difference wasn't a big factor but the others definately were!!
Especially when the car was comparable to a bmw 3 series or amg merc


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Yep - me too - chose the convertible over the v8 - happy with that choice and looking forward to dropping the top on both days that the sun shines next year [emoji12]


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[stevec]

I'm glad someone else went through the same reasoning as me!!

The £4k difference wasn't a big factor but the others definately were!!
Especially when the car was comparable to a bmw 3 series or amg merc


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It was a hard decision for me. The stupid thing is, I only considered the Mustang because I heard it was coming with a 'sensible' engine. But once I decided to have one and more importantly, saw the price, I decided to go for it.

It will be an awesome car whatever engine it has

 

[Zerocool]

Yep - me too - chose the convertible over the v8 - happy with that choice and looking forward to dropping the top on both days that the sun shines next year [emoji12]


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I'll be driving in Belfast....a convertible was never an option lol

 

[Ian whu]

I'll be driving in Belfast....a convertible was never an option lol

I'm sure the roofs are flame proof lol

 

[Ian whu]

It was a hard decision for me. The stupid thing is, I only considered the Mustang because I heard it was coming with a 'sensible' engine. But once I decided to have one and more importantly, saw the price, I decided to go for it.

It will be an awesome car whatever engine it has

If I didn't have a van, and a motorbike I would decently would of gone for the V8.

 

[RSPEC-015]

Do you guys know if the first 1300 RHD for UK will be based on the MY15 or MY16 model?

A lot of people here in Australia are getting calls that their delivery will be well into Q2/Q3 2016. I was slated for a Feb 2016 delivery but I haven't heard from my dealer yet.

To be honest I'm not too fussed if it is later as I would prefer to have the MY16 model and I really hope they've addressed the panel alignment issues. I have a locally built 2012 Ford Falcon (FPV) GT; it's a supercharged 5.0L V8 4 door sedan and the build quality inside and out is pretty good so I'm hoping the Mustang at the very least matches it.

We're looking forward to hearing from the UK guys once your deliveries start as it will probably answer a lot of questions for us.

Cheers!

 

[Tamadrummer88]

Honestly, I never thought Europeans liked american cars that much. Ive always thought they bitched about "how plasticky the interior looks", or "that an american car can't take a corner", or anything like that about american cars. Didn't know the Mustang for 2015 would be so well received.

 

[Monty]

The £4k difference wasn't a big factor but the others definately were!!
Especially when the car was comparable to a bmw 3 series or amg merc


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Agree - I think the extra 4K is well worth it, but the running costs will get less and less welcome.

Regarding the residuals, it's going to depend on supply vs demand. If indeed they numbers are limited, this will be good.

When the 'stangs are on the UK roads, I'm currious to see what the impression of the stereotypical Mustang driver will be. Cars with a lot of power for the price can attract a negative image when they 'filter down', but I think we'll enjoy a few years of relative exclusivity. Due to the price and 'Fordness', hopefully it won't attract the same level of Jealousy/hatred heaped on premium marques either. Just look at the delight on people's faces when they see a merc/bmw struggling in the snow. Hopefully it will be associated as a car more for enthusiasts (big-kids!) rather than than people wanting to show their wealth/status.

 

[SteveS]

Honestly, I never thought Europeans liked american cars that much. Ive always thought they bitched about "how plasticky the interior looks", or "that an american car can't take a corner", or anything like that about american cars. Didn't know the Mustang for 2015 would be so well received.

There are plenty that will bitch but a healthy amount that appreciate them for what they are. A bit of individuality goes a long way; they're a bit different to the Eurobox rep mobiles driven by everyone over here.

Due to the price and 'Fordness', hopefully it won't attract the same level of Jealousy/hatred heaped on premium marques either. Just look at the delight on people's faces when they see a merc/bmw struggling in the snow. Hopefully it will be associated as a car more for enthusiasts (big-kids!) rather than than people wanting to show their wealth/status.

I do fear that the car will divide people right down the middle over here. We'll love them and there will be others who will view them favourably too. I think a lot of folk will see them as an absurd choice however but couldn't care less about them so long as they don't feel the need to do damage...

 

[Monty]

Honestly, I never thought Europeans liked american cars that much. Ive always thought they bitched about "how plasticky the interior looks", or "that an american car can't take a corner", or anything like that about american cars. Didn't know the Mustang for 2015 would be so well received.

The overwhelming opinion from the averge guy in the UK is exactly as you've stated. The fact that most haven't even sat in an American car (let alone driven) won't stop them having these opinions. I've already had people make comments when I've mentioned I'm getting the Mustang. I have to say though, that people see pictures of it, they have agree it looks awesome.

Don't forget, we are also quite jealous of the prices you pay for the cars and fuel!

 

[RSPEC-015]

I would say Australia has more closely followed the USA with respect to "muscle cars".

We were spoilt for choice through the '60s and '70s especially with homologation specials by Holden (GM), Ford and Chrysler specifically for the annual Bathurst pilgramage. (A 500 mile enduro originally, now more like a 1000km sprint!)

Things changed a bit in the '80s when Chrysler sold out to Mitsubishi but Holden joined forces with Tom Walkinshaw to found HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) and they've sold plenty of V8s. Ford had an association with Tickford and then Prodrive to form Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV), again focussing mainly on V8 Falcons and they've produced the F6, the engine being a turbocharged development of the base Falcon 4.0L six pot, that is a tyre shredder!

Chrysler have returned to the Australian market with their Jeep GC SRT and Chrysler 300 SRT8.

Sadly, this will end beginning in October 2016 when Ford stops local manufacture of the Falcon and Territory and in 2017 when Holden stops local manufacture of the Commodore; our local muscle car heritage will be consigned to the history books.

No locally manufactured hot V8's - what a shame!

So now we turn to the US for our muscle car fix - Ford Mustang - what a way to start a new page of history!

Sorry for the ramble - I was born in Belfast, raised in Australia and I'm a muscle car tragic!

 

[Monty]

Chrysler have returned to the Australian market with their Jeep GC SRT and Chrysler 300 SRT8.

Chrysler have just pulled out of the UK market unfortunately. Chevrolet had a brief stint but that also ended. In the UK, the 'badge' is everything to an awful lot of people.

 

[Zerocool]

Chrysler have just pulled out of the UK market unfortunately. Chevrolet had a brief stint but that also ended. In the UK, the 'badge' is everything to an awful lot of people.

It's a pity that's the case over here. Every other car is a BMW or merc. I chose the mustang to be different and to have a fun car to drive for the same price tag. Maybe if more manufacturers start selling similar cars here it would change the car scene.

 

[benanderson89]

Chrysler have just pulled out of the UK market unfortunately. Chevrolet had a brief stint but that also ended. In the UK, the 'badge' is everything to an awful lot of people.

Part of the problem with Chrysler and Chevrolet in the UK (okay, 99% of the problem) was that the cars they tried to sell us were absolute garbage.

Chrysler and Dodge come to the UK and what do we get? The Avenger with a wheezy 1.8L engine, no Challenger or Charger, and rebadged Lancias (which are terrible) from the continent. Pass. Oh. We got the 300C in RHD (and it therefore baffles me even more that we never got the Challenger in RHD), but it only came with a terrible 5-speed auto and a diesel engine. No thank you, ma'am.

Then we got Chevrolet. Oh dear. No right hand drive performance cars, prices on said performance cars are hiked to the extremes (you can import a C7 for under £50k - Chevy charged £70k for the damn thing for no reason) and we never got ANY of the good models. No Malibu, Impala, Silverado etc. Instead we got... well... this sorry pile of a shitbox.

There's a reason why Ford is the only one of the Detroit big three to actually do well in Europe with their major American brands (said brands being Ford, Chevrolet and Chrysler).

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