WTF! '05 GT Problems!

viperos said:

the window will prevent the door from being opened... along with it's just one more mechanism that could break easily, because it's so frequently used... the window will roll down about half an inch when the door is opened, then re-close when the door is shut...

-oh well... any one got opinions on these things?

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That one definitely deserves a...

viperos said:

...the windows is seated in the door frame, meaning, if the battery is every unhooked/ect... the window will prevent the door from being opened...

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Yea, the T-bird was/is that way too. I agree, too many things complicating the system. Ford's electriconic systems already suck, they dont need any help.

The trunk release was originally an issue on the T-bird as well. With no inside release (later ones have a release, behind the driver seat) and a factory shaved outside lock, when the rear mounted battery went dead, you couldnt pop the trunk to charge it. Good thinking on the engineer's part A little insight on why mechanics hate engineers.

What do you mean, we love Ford engineers, Hanging from the nearest tall tree. Aerostar heater hoses, Crown Vic heater blend door motor, need I say more.

Glenn

on the contrary, i think the 05 is a welcomed change from the SN95 style/chassis

the little tricks that could be problematic have already been on MANY MANY cars available on the market. i don't think it will be that big of a deal... esp the window lowering...

I did not like the fact that there is no truck release.

I like the way the interior looks except for the retarded-ass e-brake handle...

The dash is sweet!

The spoiler is gay.

The foglights are alright.

The tires are too narrow and the wheels look very 'FORD SUV-LIKE"(eg. look at escape and expedition)

I like the bigger windshield.

and best of all i loved the olive green color

I went and took a look at the black 05 GT that Brien Ford had in for a weekend. Overall I believe it's going to be a great car and a great seller in Fords lineup. I think the market has been directed to the older and very new crowd. The older guy that lived in the 60's and always wanted the old classic car, or teenagers who I first introduced to the mustang being this style. To the people that have been around the late 80's to early 200's are going to have a hard time liking this car over what they have been accustomed to.

Would I buy this car if I had the cash laying around, definately. Is it worth waiting to buy one over like a SN95 or 99+....not so sure. I realized that I really love every mustang produced (although the II's are kinda a aquired liking) I would own every body style that I could, cause I like them all, however there will always be one I like more than another, the 05 is probably 3rd on the list right now.

And...about the trunk release, if there isn't one that's a bummer, however I do believe there is probably a release on the remote, so that is somewhat taken care of, and if you should have to manually open the trunk just use the key. Would it be nice yes, but I don't think it's a major issue. The things that I would change about this car would be the wheels/tires, more aggresive hood, Change the placement of the GT Fogs, and either cover or redo the quarter windows. However if the new 05 had more of the Eleanor look to it (which is now a body kit available for these) it definately would be to my liking.