Agreed, I had a 2016 V6 and I left it stock from a performance standpoint just because there’s only so much you can do. Procharger or turbo, ported IM and/or a tune is about it (can do e85 too). It was a stepping stone for me anyway so the plan was to leave it stock to get the most back for it anyway. It was clearly on its way out though with only the base option as you mention. For a late teens/early 20’s driver, it’s a good entry point into the pony/muscle/sports car arena though.
I wouldn’t worry about that for a while. There’s still lots of aftermarket support for Foxes, SN95’s and S197’s. S550 will be no different. As far as OEM, they’re required by law to carry parts for X years after final production so they’ll be available for a while yet
Why? Look at the SN95, There are still plenty of parts available for them and its been almost 20 years since they were last built. It will be the same for the S550 in 2043. The electronic dash may be an issue, but we at least have an option to go non-digital when they need to be replaced. The same may not be said for the S650 and its iPads at that point. Too much tech in them. The more tech, the less part availability later down the road.
Just promoting their 7G site to get it going IMO. Once people start taking delivery and that site starts to really get going, I wouldn’t be surprised if they let it stand on its own. Just marketing on their part. Doesn’t bother me, I just skim past the 7G stuff here if I’m not interested. But everyone has their own feelings about it
I think there’s a lot of truth here. The Mustang II saved the Mustang back in the oil crisis/MPG crackdown. The S650 is keeping the V8 alive when its competitors are getting out. And I know I sound like a broken record, but Farley is on record saying that an ICE V8 is not off the table for the 8th gen, provided there’s enough consumer demand for it. That’s still a ways off but fingers crossed that holds true
its really more like the 1971. like the outgoing version but heavier, and less beautiful because its just a wild stab at something different from the last gen while going for something more trendy.
The Camaro aspect of it is only just a part of why I refer to it as the modern Mustang II. The Mustang II king cobra with the fire snake hood still may have it beat with the throw every thing trendy at is and see what sticks gimmick. As MAGS1 said it’s also what could save the V8 and the Mustang as we know it, just like the Mustang II did.its really more like the 1971. like the outgoing version but heavier, and less beautiful because its just a wild stab at something different from the last gen while going for something more trendy.
that's why it looks like a camaro from some angles, an acura from others, and the rear looks like a shitty GTA car.
Which is why I opted to trade in my '16 GT for a brand new '22 instead of the forthcoming S650We're past April Fools, you're late...
This site will always be online because S650 owners will realize they made a mistake in their purchase, they will dump their giant mobile unmodifiable iPad with wheels and will buy an S550.... because THIS is where it's at...
