RICKS said:Anybody who would poo poo the prospect of steering-wheel-mounted controls obviously has never spent time in a car that has them. They're great, especially if you're tall where your seat is adjusted all the way back and it's a reach to get to the dash. Lazy? Absolutely. But think about the time you spend in your car. Would you rather save money and sit on a milk crate?? Luxury that doesn't cost much, doesn't weigh much, and doesn't get in the way of the sporting fun or personality of the car, is always welcome in my book. It would be cheap to do, and I'd imagine that it comes on board in a couple years after the initial development and production costs of the car start to amortize, allowing them to toss some more upgrades and enhancements into the mix.
SVTdriver said:The changing color dash lights are an option.
RICKS said:Anybody who would poo poo the prospect of steering-wheel-mounted controls obviously has never spent time in a car that has them. They're great, especially if you're tall where your seat is adjusted all the way back and it's a reach to get to the dash. Lazy? Absolutely. But think about the time you spend in your car. Would you rather save money and sit on a milk crate?? Luxury that doesn't cost much, doesn't weigh much, and doesn't get in the way of the sporting fun or personality of the car, is always welcome in my book. It would be cheap to do, and I'd imagine that it comes on board in a couple years after the initial development and production costs of the car start to amortize, allowing them to toss some more upgrades and enhancements into the mix.
ncaruso said:I'd rather have the cruise control buttons than radio controls, although I'm not knocking those either.
ryanrule said:most cars have both
For a well equipped GT.the Mustang is gonna cost like 26-27 grand.
Where'd you come up with that bogus and false statement? Mustangs have ALWAYS had a large range of options, they were REVOLUTIONARY in that respect in the 60's, and could be VERY luxurious. Ever heard of a Grande'? My loaded up 1969 Mach 1 is VERY luxurious, and probably almost twice as old as you are, which brings into question your level of "authority" on this subject. The whole formula for Mustang when it was introduced was a sporty and practical car that offered upscale features and options comparted to other cars in it's size and price class. Before Mustang, most small American-built 2-door were spartan and bare-bones tin cans that had the amenities of a prison cell.It makes no sense to put extra luxury items into a car that's not supposed to be luxurious at all.
26 grand is going to put it out of competition with the SRT-4 by far.
Woooooo, that would REALLY drop the price! LOL!!!! It doesn't cost hardly a dime more to manufacture a 6-disc changer than a 3-disc. Doing a 3-disc wouldn't cut costs, it would just be a moronic compromise.NO 6-disc CD Changer; There should be a 3-disc at the most on the GT and Cobra.
Absolutely. Those would add at least 3 ounces to the weight, and really add to the price!!! (I'm being disgustingly sarcastic there, for those who may be a little sluggish)NO steering-wheel radio controls
Your forcasted price keeps rising, WAY beyond what the GT will actually cost. No, most 20 year olds can't afford a $27,000 car. Most 20 year olds have NEVER been able to afford a brand new Mustang GT, be it 2005, 1995, 1985, or 1965. I had to work 80 hour weeks for a year and a half and spent my life savings (up to that point) to buy my '88 GT when I was 21. I could have worked less, spent a bit less, and still gotten one with less equipment, but I wasn't so PATHETICALLY CHEAP that I was going to COMPROMISE and buy some stripped-down rental-car-grade Mustang. I knew what I wanted, and what I got was every single option on the option list. If the price insults you, go buy a Kia Rio....20 year olds can't afford what might be a $30,000 car (with the best package and options). Hopefully the car doesn't cost $27,000. If it costs more than 26 grand, I will lay in the tub and drown myself......Alright, maybe not that extreme, but I'll be bothered.
Mustang_Maniac said:Why would we need to add more luxury items to a Mustang for? It seems like a pretty cool feature and all, but please. Alright, the Mustang is gonna cost like 26-27 grand. Why must we have color-changing gauges for? Why must we have a certain stereo? Why can't we just buy a less expensive stereo as an option? Why? It makes no sense to put extra luxury items into a car that's not supposed to be luxurious at all. All that any of these items are going to do is raise the mustangs price and weight. The 05 Mustang can't have either. 26 grand is going to put it out of competition with the SRT-4 by far. There's no reason the Mustang should have luxury items. NO 6-disc CD Changer; There should be a 3-disc at the most on the GT and Cobra. NO steering-wheel radio controls; If you want that, buy a BMW. NO color-changing gauges; A cool, but stupid extra for a Mustang. Every luxury adds more weight and that price goes out of range for a young guy when you add extras together. 20 year olds can't afford what might be a $30,000 car (with the best package and options). Hopefully the car doesn't cost $27,000. If it costs more than 26 grand, I will lay in the tub and drown myself......Alright, maybe not that extreme, but I'll be bothered.
20 yr olds buying a mustang gt has already been discussed before. They sales figures show the median age of a mustang gt buyer is in the 40's. Which means generally speaking 20 yr olds can't even afford the 04 models. Or any other year unless they get it used. Which when I see someone in their 20's with a gt. Most (not all) bought it used. And saved up for a while to be able to afford it.
Mustang_Maniac said:Ok...I knew I'd get a comeback like that. I don't think I'll give a real response to that, because it's pointless and now it'll be a money thing that'll go on forever. One thing though...I don't believe the Mustang should be for 40 year olds, as it was never originally designed for them. It was designed for younger people, not people going through their mid-life crisis. Just my thoughts.
Mustang_Maniac said:Ok...I knew I'd get a comeback like that. I don't think I'll give a real response to that, because it's pointless and now it'll be a money thing that'll go on forever. One thing though...I don't believe the Mustang should be for 40 year olds, as it was never originally designed for them. It was designed for younger people, not people going through their mid-life crisis. Just my thoughts.
How on earth do think that you know "who" the Mustang was designed for???? Thanks for your thoughts. I didn't realize that you were part of that original clandestine project development team at Ford in the early 60's that determined the original target demographic for the Mustang. Are you still tight with Lee Iacocca? FYI, the demographic for the Ford Mustang has hardly budged, median sales ages has always floated around high 30's early 40's, ALWAYS. Your delusion that the Mustang is designed precisely for "young people" is, based in nothing more than your own head. 20-year-old people can hardly get or afford insurance for a 300 h.p. muscle car, let alone have the money to buy the car. The Mustang is actually designed to appeal to both young and old and all in-between, which it does, as is readily apparant when you visit any larger Mustang show. That's why the Mustang is a legend. If it was a car for people in their 20's, it wouldn't be a legend that transcends generations, it would just be a cheap car that got no respect or admiration from people 30 and up. Quit trying to assume exclusive ownership of an icon, it's rather silly.I don't believe the Mustang should be for 40 year olds, as it was never originally designed for them. It was designed for younger people, not people going through their mid-life crisis. Just my thoughts.
Mustang_Maniac said:alright...alright...calm down. You act like I said it's not aloud to be for a 40 year old. I said it was intended for younger people. Fine...if it wasn't, then it wasn't, but jeez...that's what I've come to know the Mustang as. I've heard that it was supposed to be to bring along younger buyers. Excuse me if I'm wrong, but that's the information I got over the years. If you don't believe it, fine. Nothing's wrong with that. I wasn't trying to start a fight, just giving an opinion...whether it be stupid, smart, dumb, or genius. There's no reason to get offended. I didn't mean anything like that. Why you took it that way is beyond me, considering I said nothing about 40 year olds not being able to drive a Mustang.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?