05 Saleen s281 @ Anaheim Auto Show

[makudayir]

2005 Saleen S281...hmmm...enjoyable??? I'm indifferent at this very minute.

Peep this:

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/anashow04/anashow1.htm

 

[sskttg]

2005 saleen

pretty car but a lil pricey for me.........so i will just stick with my 2005 gt mustang

 

[makudayir]

Did they release pricing for these Saleens already? How much do you think they're selling these for?

 

[turrizt]

2005 Saleen S281...hmmm...enjoyable??? I'm indifferent at this very minute.

Peep this:

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/News/anashow04/anashow1.htm

The front of the car is HOT, but the back of the car looks like they were trying too hard for something unique, or futuristic... almost delorean like. dont like the back (taillights)...

Seems like the mustang also needs a sportier race like steering wheel, or maybe a retro steering wheel like the old days...

 

[PittPerson]

I'm diggin it. The wheels look nice and I like the hood, I'm glad Saleen didn't go the hoodscoop route like everyone else. I'd like to see a little big bigger exhaust and a bit smaller spoiler.

Did they release pricing for these Saleens already? How much do you think they're selling these for?

Straight from the mustangworld article....

"Pricing for the 2005 Saleen S281 starts at around $38,000 for the 3-Valve and just under $45,000 for the supercharged model."

 

[Mr_dcj2001]

Call me crazy, but I like it . I am very partial to Saleen's though, that is my dream Mustang .

 

[Reimann]

Now seeing better pictures of the car I am starting to like it more. MUCH better then the Roush! (Sorry, but I am still having nightmares about it!) I wish they had some pictures of it from a normal viewing level (as if you were standing infront of it) instead of all those crouched down shots. Even the the ones of it take from on the platform are that low.

 

[Fast GTO]

Now that is a nice body kit.

 

[SVTdriver]

I'm sorry but. What is with the second rear wing over the ducktail? Does it need that many wings?

 

[makudayir]

Straight from the mustangworld article....

"Pricing for the 2005 Saleen S281 starts at around $38,000 for the 3-Valve and just under $45,000 for the supercharged model."

My bad, didn't bother reading all the way at the bottom...too caught up with checking out the pics! Thanks.

I'm diggin it. The wheels look nice and I like the hood, I'm glad Saleen didn't go the hoodscoop route like everyone else. I'd like to see a little big bigger exhaust and a bit smaller spoiler.

Wheels: A little too euro importy for me but it works...would love classic muscle 5 stars.

Exhaust tips: Agreed, little winky, sleek and less brawny.

Interior Guage Pods: Cool and fits within the updated context of the interior.

Spoiler: Looks like a huge Frozen Dinner TV Tray...just use the smaller spoiler underneath.

Main Rear Area: I'm disappointed in.
2 element taillights, not a fan. And it looks like they just extended it.

Maybe if an Aftermarket Company can take on the attitude/spirit of the Ford 05 Concept team and enhance Classic Lines in their products so it actually enhances the car instead of being distracting like most of these Aftermarket guys. Someone tell them to keep it simple.

I guess I'm more resigned than indifferent. The 05 concept is still hella tite and just freakin' rocks...so far.

 

[midnighttorch]

Wheel size?

Are thoughs 18s or 19s... could someone who know say - thanks! bad ass car by the way! i'll still wait 4 the cobra!

 

[makudayir]

I'm with you. I'm crossing my fingers for the Cobra/SVT/or whatever Ford & Shelby call it.

 

[eric n]

Very very nice. Still prefer the steeda (the red one looks sharp). Both are far superior to the roush

 

[Lipid_Sama]

The first time I looked at the Saleen 05' I was like, they could have done better, the second time I was like, sure beats the roush. the third time was the charm, I think this thing looks slick as hell. The front end is not to over done, not to boxy like some of the past saleens, and the back end is kinda like a cheapo version of the S7, kinda long and away fro mthe cockpit. Id like to hear that 500 horsepower version. Anyone know how much the 500+ is gonna run money wise? im guessing 50k or so.

Id like to just get a GT, because you can just add later on what you like from every vendor.

 

[02BlkStang]

Looks good, a lot better then the Roush.

 

[mysticstang]

Well, the E car will be atleast a 60k car if not closer to 70k.

The wheels are 20x9.5 front and rear with 20x10 optional in the rear.

Look here for additional photos:
http://www.saleenclub.net/2005SaleenMustang/

 

[Power4]

What is it with after market tuners and this new Mustang? I think the Saleen looks almost as bad as the Roush. IMO the Steeda is the best after market version of the '05. The Saleen and Roush are way to over-styled. The new Mustang, like the muscle car era ones it's styled after, just doesn't lend itself to flashy body kits like the fox body 'stangs did. The stock GT and the GT-R look much better than the Roush and Saleen. Hopefully the new Cobra will be closer to the GT-R than the Saleen.

 

[mr_woodster]

That thing is Kick Butt cool! the rear can take some getting used to , but the rest of the car is drop dead gorgeous!

 

[mysticstang]

Just so you know, the GT-R was built by Saleen at there Troy Michigan Assembly plant.

 

[holler]

I think it looks great!