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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1466
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-10-2004 08:20 PM
   
Poll.... please post whether or not you like the 05 Stang. I for one am over the aero/euro front-end style on EVERY SINGLE car nowadays, US or otherwize. If any car company needs that type of front end to be competitive in racing then make the required 499 cars for track purposes and lets get back to good styling. IMHO
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5104
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 05-10-2004 08:29 PM
I like it  ------------------
"I started with nothing, and I still have most of it left"
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43792
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-10-2004 08:32 PM
I like it. I don't think it looks too aero at all. I consider cars like the Nissan 350Z or Audi TT coupe as too aero. I think the 05 has style. {now if they would just go back to pushrod engines...}------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 3510
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-10-2004 08:39 PM
Like it.
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 2391
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-10-2004 09:30 PM
LIKE IT!!
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3332
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 05-10-2004 09:34 PM
I agree with Buster. Most of it's boring, and the bits of it that aren't are too "aero". If I saw one in the street without the horse on the front, I'd think it was Japanese.
P.S.: I think Ford would do well to headhunt some designers from Chysler. They seem to be the only cutting-edge designers in America these days.[This message has been edited by Fastback68 (edited 05-10-2004).]
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 1691
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 05-10-2004 09:42 PM
I don't care for it at all, but I'm sure it'll grow on me just like the new ones have over time. But the day that a new version can be compared to a classic version.. that'll be the day.
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 805
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 05-10-2004 10:56 PM
I think it's 
Also really like the current models...
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3122
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-10-2004 10:58 PM
I like it, got to play with the White one at the 40th, the seating position is better than the 99-04's. We were considering a new F-150 in September, but now the Mustang is starting to look almost as good as the F-150. Bad thing about it is that Beck would make me drive her 01 convert.Mike
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 6805
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 05-10-2004 11:23 PM
Sort of like it. It seems a bit incomplete. For example, there should be trim around the side windows to complete the retro look. Can't believe that they brought back puke green. Seems like that color reflects time. In 1967/8 there was unrest like now. Like in 67/8, it spread to different makes. Like the 6 cyl grille better than the GT grille. Still think they could have done a better job on the tailites. Looking forward to seeing one. Now then, if I had the coins....would be tooling a 500 series Benz retractable.
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grandestang
Gearhead Posts: 375
From: Lake Bluff, Illinois USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-11-2004 12:07 AM
I really do like it. I've said before and I'll say it again, this car really does look like a mustang through and through. Contrary to alot of guys here I also like the mod motors. Maybe they are not optimal compared to our old pushrod engines, but the things that Ford has been able to do with what they have is pretty cool. I can't wait to hear how the new 3V 4.6 performs.Paul ------------------
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1494
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 05-11-2004 08:15 AM
like it.  ------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.'
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2805
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-11-2004 09:39 AM
One fine car, very impressed. I meet the head Project engineer for the 05 at the 40th. I think his name was Art Hyde, something like that. They put alot of effort into it and it shows. Nice work Ford! Mod motors well, I got mixed feelings about them, but they're here now. Might as well learn to live with it. ------------------
JS
Run what you brung and hope you brung enough!
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5104
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 05-11-2004 11:04 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastback68:
P.S.: I think Ford would do well to headhunt some designers from Chysler. They seem to be the only cutting-edge designers in America these days.[This message has been edited by Fastback68 (edited 05-10-2004).]
they did just fine on the T-Bird too. And although Chrysler has done some nice designing, I think they had a brain fart on the 300 with that ugly oversized grill.
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 279
From: Colorado
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 05-11-2004 11:17 AM
I like it.
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3122
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-11-2004 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by jsracingbbf:
Mod motors well, I got mixed feelings about them, but they're here now. Might as well learn to live with it.
Didn't people say the same thing about the 429-460 since it wasn't a FE block  Where would you be without it Mike
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1146
From: New Orleans, La. M&M member # 1752
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 05-11-2004 01:57 PM
Like it. ------------------
Erwin
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2805
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 05-11-2004 02:06 PM
quote:
Originally posted by kcode:
Didn't people say the same thing about the 429-460 since it wasn't a FE block Where would you be without it Mike
Mike, I see the good and the bad in them. I have two of them and overall..... so far I'm OK with them.
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FiveOFastback
Journeyman Posts: 96
From: Bethlehem, PA, USA
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 05-11-2004 02:16 PM
I like it a lot! Cannot wait to see the 05'and a half COBRA's. I've heard rumors of an 06' Shelby sporting the 500hp 5.4 from the FORD GT. Then again, rumors are rumors.
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JCQuinn@work
Gearhead Posts: 850
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 05-11-2004 06:30 PM
As I've said before in the racing forum, what's under the hood is very important to me. I won't buy a vehicle with the triton v8. It's a good thing there are lots of used cars cause if I had to buy a new one it would be from the dark side.John
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43792
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-11-2004 07:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastback68:
P.S.: I think Ford would do well to headhunt some designers from Chysler. They seem to be the only cutting-edge designers in America these days.
You can't be serious, are you? The designers at Chrysler are on drugs! The Chrysler lineup is a bunch of clown cars! Almost as bad as GM...  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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tr1gger5
Journeyman Posts: 83
From: Valley Lee, MD
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 05-11-2004 09:14 PM
I like the '05 styling and really dislike the current euro styling trend. ------------------
Jeff
'67 S-code coupe
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22919
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-12-2004 03:44 PM
I like it..
drop the green FoMoCo!!
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1466
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-12-2004 04:43 PM
I really like the 05 and speaking of green.... I would like to see a grabber green 05 I always liked that color.
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3750
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-12-2004 06:45 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
You can't be serious, are you? The designers at Chrysler are on drugs! The Chrysler lineup is a bunch of clown cars! Almost as bad as GM...
I kind of agree with Fastback68. There aren't many cars out there with any real styling. Bowtie fans can hang their hat on the SSR I guess, but it's too small for the $$.
I'm hit or miss on the 300. I respect that they're trying to do something different though. The magnum has peaked my attention. I really like the preliminary pics of the Charger, too. Ford did a great job on the '05 stang, I think. I think it needs to be a little bit lower, but I like it overall. I too am waiting to see the niche models. I think they did a good job on the T-bird too, but the car just didn't warrant the absurd pricetag. We Ford fans just don't have a lot to be excited about. There's a lot of fanfare over the F150, but I don't see it being much of a radical departure over the previous trucks. None of the SUVs do a whole lot for me. The Tauri are just flat boring. I'm not sure the 500 will be much better, but I'm hopeful. I keep waiting for something to really knock my socks off, but I don't see it anywhere, unless you include the GT...but that'll be knocking someone else's socks off....might as well be a Ferrari for that price. Thank God for the 'stang!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43792
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-12-2004 07:17 PM
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Originally posted by mustangs68:
I like it..
drop the green FoMoCo!!
No way! I like Lime!   ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22919
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-12-2004 10:48 PM
Thats one ulgy color,,I don't care what they put it on
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I65Stang
Gearhead Posts: 6381
From: Folsom, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-12-2004 11:33 PM
I like the '05s too, in fact that is one of the cars we are considering purchasing later this year (a GT of course) . The other ones we are looking at are the 300, the Magnum, a Grand Caravan and the ML series of Mercedes (I know, quite a range lol). We looked at the Taurus, Freestar, Focus and Escape and none of them seemed to perk our interests. I wish Ford would do a cool 4 door car...------------------
Tim M&M Member #35
1965 Mustang coupe, 200 I6, Holley 2300, Clifford header, true duals w/ 26" Smithys *back on the road!!!*
1988 Mustang GT AOD vert, 15.810 @ 88.871 mph 100% stock w/ no traction
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5104
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 05-12-2004 11:52 PM
Yeah, I wonder how a retro '32 or '40 ford would look? ------------------
"I started with nothing, and I still have most of it left"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang [This message has been edited by adragon8u (edited 05-12-2004).]
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I65Stang
Gearhead Posts: 6381
From: Folsom, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-13-2004 02:33 AM
Before anyone says anything, yes I remember the Marauder but c'mon, starting at like $30K and to me it still looks like an unmarked police Grand Marquis....
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3750
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-13-2004 06:43 AM
I agree. Anything they style right, they price through the stratosphere.  I hope our beloved stang is an exception to that!
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 888
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-13-2004 02:09 PM
I don't really care for the headlights. They look droopy. Almost like Fisher-Price made a toy of a 65 Mustang and rounded all the corners so kids couldn't poke their eyes out.The rest of the car is cool. ------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
CRC Motorsports
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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Bakers67Coupe
Journeyman Posts: 75
From: Chandler,AZ,USA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 07-30-2004 05:12 PM
I like it. I would need to slim down to about 2 bills to fit in it comfortably.------------------
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