What would prevent you from buying the S650?

[jd_cobra]

Besides the ECU being locked down, I’m not a fan of the gaudy iPad screens that don’t seem to match the interior, the Camaro-like design in the back, the auto start/stop, and the rear end as the crease look is too exaggerated for my liking.

Was curious as to what would prevent some others from buying it to see if my dislikes were common or it's something else altogether.

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[ZXMustang]

Basically that, ECU being locked down and camaro rearend.

 

[jd_cobra]

Basically that, ECU being locked down and camaro rearend.

I imagine it wouldn’t be locked down for too long but I hope they do a refresh in a couple years before they are phased out all together.

 

[TonyNJ]

The dash, garage space, and the avoidance of a first year edition. I'll Let the kinks get worked out and grab one after I ditch one of my S550s in a few years....maybe.

 

[jd_cobra]

The dash, garage space, and the avoidance of a first year edition. I'll Let the kinks get worked out and grab one after I ditch one of my S550s in a few years....maybe.

I made that mistake with the Gen 3 when I bought one in 2014…had to have the dash ripped apart for the AC issues and it never went back together the same and continuously rattled.

 

[Johnnydarkgt350]

I remember the 1970 mustang being replaced by the. 71 mustang. Some of course still love it. The large protruding lower rear plastic upper cladding unpainted.. the iPad style Dash. The larger grill opening areas making it look less like the original mustang.. . Nothing as unique as the GT 350 R or the GT 500.. so I think it’s a step backwards from the S550 . The design of the S550 was all new and the 650 is an attempt to change the original 550.. it’s like the original is awesome and they tried to change the original and missed it like Hollywood does to an original hit. Movie comes out with the series 2, which is usually not as good as the first original.

 

[Austin1992]

The dash is the deal breaker for me. Don’t like that it’s more of a refresh than whole new platform, 550’s look better front/rear than the new 650’s.

 

[NavyNut]

I actually love the S650 but I wouldn't buy the first year.

 

[RTR077]

Having a S550 that is better!

 

[19gtMD]

I am not too moved by the dash overall, but also just the fact that it is a first year. Like others have said, lets see what plagues the car in its first few years.

 

[Bulldog9]

1. Dash Fablets..... I don't have a problem with digital dash in and of itself, it's how they are tacked on and not integrated into the dash. Then there are the 198 Hyundai square style AC vents. Come on Ford... This has to be one of the ugliest poorly executed dashes in a sports car I've seen in years.

2. The way they pinched the rear window and fattened up the rear fenders. If anything the S550 was a bit of a fat a$$. The 650 follows the bigger is better mantra and is a fail.

3. The overall styling of the front end especially in the dark horse with the two tone sections surrounding the headlights. Looks completely retarded.

I would have much preferred if Ford had put the S550 on a diet trimmed things down and tightened the package.

The Bullitt will continue to be my first and only Ford or Mustang....

 

[jd_cobra]

I’m kinda shocked that I’m the only one who’s said anything about the auto start/stop so far, lol.

I’m sure you could eventually turn it off in the the ECU when we’re able to finally get in. But who knows when that’ll be.

 

[PhillyMike]

100% the dual stuck-on ipad dash. So uncharacteristic for what should be a throwback car.
When I watched the unveiling in October I knew I was ordering a '23.

 

[Onewolf]

#1) No manual transmission with the Ecoboost
#2) Not a fan of the dash styling

 

[19gtMD]

I’m kinda shocked that I’m the only one who’s said anything about the auto start/stop so far, lol.

I’m sure you could eventually turn it off in the the ECU when we’re able to finally get in. But who knows when that’ll be.

I mean i agree. Thats gonna be retarded to hear a V8 start and stop at redlights and stuff. I have to assume there is gonna be an on off button in the dash somewhere. My wifes Kia telluride has that start/stop stuff on it and i just disable it with the button when i get in the car.

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