New Mustangs out and about in Rockhampton. - Page 6

**Giant Cranium** · 16-01-2016, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted

Nice try, but I base my opinion of the Mustang on a long list of things. The interior plastic just happens to stand out as extraordinarily poor for a 60k car, especially one that is so hyped.

what would you say is a good car around for the asking price?
what car do you own?

stig_3754 · 16-01-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted

Nice try, but I base my opinion of the Mustang on a long list of things. The interior plastic just happens to stand out as extraordinarily poor for a 60k car, especially one that is so hyped.

Care to elaborate on this long list of things?

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mtbkym01 · 16-01-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted

I am thinking of going to my local Ford dealer and purchasing a Mustang centre console so I can then cut it into discs to use with my orbital sander.
Fair dinkum, that would have to be the most horrible, nastiest plastic I have ever seen in a car period. If that's any indication of the quality of these things then I shudder to think what the rest of the car would be like.
Lol in the face of those who have jumped on the bandwagon to attack me. At least I'm not blinded by some irrational hype and sensationalism over a nameplate and can judge the car as I see it. Ford could release a great big steaming **** and put a Mustang badge on it and some would still drool and fall over each other over it.
If I happen to have a negative opinion of it then so be it. I don't see what makes my negative opinion any less valid than someone else's positive opinion. It seems you cannot post anything on this forum unless it's what certain precious people want to hear.

I hired a GT in Canada just last year, I didn't even notice the plastic in the car, go do 3000kms in one before posting such opinionated reviews of the quality of the car!!!

nstg8a · 16-01-2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted

I am thinking of going to my local Ford dealer and purchasing a Mustang centre console so I can then cut it into discs to use with my orbital sander.
Fair dinkum, that would have to be the most horrible, nastiest plastic I have ever seen in a car period. If that's any indication of the quality of these things then I shudder to think what the rest of the car would be like.
Lol in the face of those who have jumped on the bandwagon to attack me. At least I'm not blinded by some irrational hype and sensationalism over a nameplate and can judge the car as I see it. Ford could release a great big steaming **** and put a Mustang badge on it and some would still drool and fall over each other over it.
If I happen to have a negative opinion of it then so be it. I don't see what makes my negative opinion any less valid than someone else's positive opinion. It seems you cannot post anything on this forum unless it's what certain precious people want to hear.

Have you actually seen one physically or are you just going up close up photo off the net?

Anchor · 16-01-2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bathurst77

Why is the grille insert different on each car?

And I have to say I wouldnt buy one, coz it has rough texture console, the 3 tail lights are wrong, the hand brake is 6 inches too far left, there's no hybrid, it doesnt get 70 MPG, you cant get tow bar, roof rack, gun rack, fishing rod holder, winch,3 rows of seats and front bullbar, and everyone knows its about 60K too dear (read more than I can afford)

GT on the left, EB on the right.

And yes, an EB manual can be had for under 50k

**Fordman1** · 16-01-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

Have you actually seen one physically or are you just going up close up photo off the net?

No he hasn't ......

**GasoLane** · 16-01-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tempted

If I happen to have a negative opinion of it then so be it. I don't see what makes my negative opinion any less valid than someone else's positive opinion. It seems you cannot post anything on this forum unless it's what certain precious people want to hear.

I don't think that your negative opinion is less valid than anybody else's. You just have more negative posts than most other members combined.

You pointed out in you first post that you hate, and have no time for, the new RHD Mustang.

What annoys people is that you keep harping on about it, it's made even funnier when all your information comes from press releases and photos.

Top_Ghia · 16-01-2016, 04:59 PM

It's an American car, of coarse you can get a gun rack.

Dr Smith · 16-01-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tempted

Nice try, but I base my opinion of the Mustang on a long list of things. The interior plastic just happens to stand out as extraordinarily poor for a 60k car, especially one that is so hyped.

I've been hanging out to sit in a Mustang, where did you sit in one so I can go there?

I have to ask...do you get any joy from your posts, you're only going to find us ignoring you totally which sort of defeats the purpose of being here in the first place.

Rastas · 16-01-2016, 06:16 PM

Tempted auditioning to be a new Dowling / Cadogan !

Keep the laughs coming.....

mike_nofx · 16-01-2016, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

is Tempted ever happy? mustang looks great and i love seeing them every day, hiring one for a trip from home up to montreal.

He drives an AU - enough said.

AU owners think they are gods gift to the car world haha

mike_nofx · 16-01-2016, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

Yep. But get a drive in one before you sign up. There's plenty of demo EB out there. It's more of an MX-5 than a muscle car.

Look, While I agree that Muscle is built with cylinders and cubic inches, you cant really argue that the EB is still a bit of a weapon right?

Here is the comparison figures between the EB and the V8.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/perform...tang-ecoboost/

The EB has a reported 13.9 second quarter mile, just 0.9 seconds slower than the 8, and a 5.2 second 0.60mph.

**Uncle_Ken** · 16-01-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

He drives an AU - enough said.

AU owners think they are gods gift to the car world haha

Ha who let the secret out????

UK

Carrion · 16-01-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

It's an American car, of coarse you can get a gun rack.

**Fordman1** · 16-01-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

He drives an AU - enough said.

ha, ha !

Top_Ghia · 16-01-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Look, While I agree that Muscle is built with cylinders and cubic inches, you cant really argue that the EB is still a bit of a weapon right?

Here is the comparison figures between the EB and the V8.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/perform...tang-ecoboost/

The EB has a reported 13.9 second quarter mile, just 0.9 seconds slower than the 8, and a 5.2 second 0.60mph.

I'm not saying it's slow. Any I'm not knocking it. Yes the figures are impressive on paper and I thought it would be a cracker of a car.
Then I drove one. It just lacks some fizz. There's nothing to put wood in your trousers. It goes ok but just does it without feeling and sounds awful. Maybe it's too refined or over governed but I tried all the race and sports modes and it didn't matter. It just feels like a non event. It may suit some people or be a great daily drive. But I wouldn't buy it.
I'd spend the extra money and buy the Mustang that feels like an event every time you start it. The V8 deserves to wear the GT badge. In comparison it feels more raw and alive. Put it in race mode and it can become real exiting real quick and oh that sound. That sound makes ladies underwear fall off.

So to me, there's more to how a car drives than the numbers. Sometimes the numbers only tell part of the story.

Again, not knocking the EB. It's an important model in the line up. But please go and drive it before laying the money down. It may not suit everyone.

Top_Ghia · 16-01-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Carrion

image

Looks like the ladies version.

mike_nofx · 16-01-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tempted

Haha you guys crack me up. All I did was state an opinion about your precious Mustang and look at you all falling over each other to get stuck into me. This is gold, keep it going, I'm having a good laugh too...

P.S.... Don't be giving up your day jobs to get into the stand up comedy scene just yet...

Just for fun, what cars do you like?

Say maybe your top 3 favourite everyday cars, not supercars or race cars, just everyday road cars.

**GasoLane** · 16-01-2016, 09:59 PM

It would really be a shame to close this thread..........

So back on topic please.

Neale · 18-01-2016, 08:20 PM

slightly off topic, but spotto new mustang in Lithgow

Sioso · 20-01-2016, 09:48 AM

Looks like burnout mode can be reactivated quite easily:
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/n...19-gm9ilh.html

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 20-01-2016, 11:16 AM

Saw a Ruby Red Stang out on the road (in the rain, too

) between Rosedale and Sale today.

There is also a black one just down the road from me at home. Must be a weekender car tho as that is the only time I have seen it out and about.

GXL078 · 20-01-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sioso

Looks like burnout mode can be reactivated quite easily:
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/n...19-gm9ilh.html

Nice, you can deactivate your warranty and your license at the same time.

Vekgib · 29-01-2016, 09:03 PM

Saw my first Mustang in the metal yesterday.
Ruby red convertible on the Illawarra Highway just outside of Robertson.
Looked pretty nice too tbh

deluxe_ · 02-02-2016, 12:07 PM

Courtney and Patterson Ford, in Heidelberg Vic

Have a red Mustang sitting in their showroom... gorgeous car

**Kingsley** · 03-02-2016, 07:15 PM

Saw a red one it Maitland NSW yesterday. They certainly stand out.

Cobrajet03 · 03-02-2016, 10:50 PM

Saw a black convertible and a yellow 4 banger in Ipswich.
Take a xr6t / xr8 any day over the mustang. IMO.

Thaddeus · 03-02-2016, 10:55 PM

Seen one two days ago. Nothing really stood out about. Pretty plain and boring. But they might grow on me

blk6t · 04-02-2016, 11:30 AM

Of course the Mustang is not the best looking car ever with the most grandest interior, BUT amongst the bland sea of FWD Mazda's, Hyundai's, Toyotas, SUV's, hatch backs etc...it is such a breath of fresh air to see a 2 door "sports coupe" with a nimble 4 cylinder turbo or a rocking V8 cruising the streets.

The stang looks good, is sleek, looks in proportion in nearly all angles and would leave the majority of the bland cars on the road in the rear view.

Just my view!

GXL078 · 04-02-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blk6t

Of course the Mustang is not the best looking car ever with the most grandest interior, BUT amongst the bland sea of FWD Mazda's, Hyundai's, Toyotas, SUV's, hatch backs etc...it is such a breath of fresh air to see a 2 door "sports coupe" with a nimble 4 cylinder turbo or a rocking V8 cruising the streets.

The stang looks good, is sleek, looks in proportion in nearly all angles and would leave the majority of the bland cars on the road in the rear view.

Just my view!

Even the latest XR8 has a rather bland interior. Looks the same as all the others from FG on, very grey.