2005 Mustang(PIC) [Archive] - NewCelica.org Forum

Death_Adder

10-28-2002, 06:45 AM

It's a very strong possibility that will be my next car.
-5.0 V8
-300+ hp
-mid 13's 1/4
-It will probably handle much better than the current gen.
-Looks good too. I love the 60's Mustangs, especially fastbacks.

Acilec

10-28-2002, 06:55 AM

I like it. I've always had a like for the older mustangs. The new ones I hate with a passion (looks wise that is).

S|Lv3rBu||et

10-28-2002, 06:59 AM

I dig it, I alwyas liked the fastbacks too....

Chumpchiggy

10-28-2002, 07:03 AM

Yep, there tailoring this new model for the Children of the Babyboomers... The fast-back "reincarnation" will have high selling numbers throughout many of the Demographics... Mustang owners of Old will appreciate the nostalgic aspect, while their kids will appreciate the Ponies under the hood, and expect it to be a fast track-time producer...

I don't like the styling at all, and you'd think Ford would have learned it's lesson with the horrific numbers the Thunderbird put up (or failed to) last year... We'll see if Ford's marketing team can compell more people to it's lot's with a Target oriented campaign.... However, I doubt it.

TW00Si

10-28-2002, 07:46 AM

That doesn't look bad...

According to some friends working @ Ford, there's a mold out already so it's not just on paper as far the design goes. Funny part was, they were planning to use a 4 cyl. with turbo in the 2005 Mustang borrowed from Mazda, but the marketing team shot that one down...frankly no hardcore mustang owner would want a 4cyl, only v8s are acceptable to them...

Death_Adder

10-28-2002, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by Chumpchiggy
I don't like the styling at all, and you'd think Ford would have learned it's lesson with the horrific numbers the Thunderbird put up (or failed to) last year... We'll see if Ford's marketing team can compell more people to it's lot's with a Target oriented campaign.... However, I doubt it.
I don't think they'll have the same problem with the Mustang. The T-Bird sucked for so long, most people have forgotten about it. On top of that, it's overly expensive and you could probably get a better car for the same price (BMW, Mercedes, etc.). On the other hand, the 2004 1/2 Mustang will completely dominate its segment with its closest competition being the Corvette, which of course isn't even in the same class price-wise.

Death_Adder

10-28-2002, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by TW00Si
Funny part was, they were planning to use a 4 cyl. with turbo in the 2005 Mustang borrowed from Mazda, but the marketing team shot that one down...frankly no hardcore mustang owner would want a 4cyl, only v8s are acceptable to them...
Haha, yeah no kidding. I wouldn't buy a Mustang with a turbo-4. Mustangs are all about having a huge V8. If they want a turbo-4, put it on the Focus.

gts24

10-28-2002, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by Death_Adder

Haha, yeah no kidding. I wouldn't buy a Mustang with a turbo-4. Mustangs are all about having a huge V8. If they want a turbo-4, put it on the Focus.

If that's the case, they need to just give us the Focus RS...

daSchtick

10-28-2002, 08:42 AM

That is good retro look for the Mustang. But just as the New Beetle is a good retro look, It doesn't make me want either one. I can appreciate the retro styling for somebody else, but it's nothing I want to have in my garage.

ringthree

10-28-2002, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by Death_Adder

I don't think they'll have the same problem with the Mustang. The T-Bird sucked for so long, most people have forgotten about it. On top of that, it's overly expensive and you could probably get a better car for the same price (BMW, Mercedes, etc.). On the other hand, the 2004 1/2 Mustang will completely dominate its segment with its closest competition being the Corvette, which of course isn't even in the same class price-wise.

No offense but I think you're dreaming. I highly doubt the GT will come close to even a C5 (the C6 is supposed to be out around the same time too). I have heard nothing to indicate this, or anything else about the engine capability of the new mustang. It would have to take a very large step up to come close to a corvette.

Death_Adder

10-28-2002, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by ringthree
No offense but I think you're dreaming. I highly doubt the GT will come close to even a C5 (the C6 is supposed to be out around the same time too). I have heard nothing to indicate this, or anything else about the engine capability of the new mustang. It would have to take a very large step up to come close to a corvette.
No kidding. I was referring to GM killing the TransAm/Camaro -- the Mustang's traditional rivals. The only Mustang that will compete with the Corvette would be the Cobra, and at 390 hp, it's pretty close.

SilverBullet GTS

10-28-2002, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Death_Adder

int main(int argc, char* argv[])
{
unsigned short data[] = {
218,187,173,104,114,115,103,187,119,122,118,105,
187,109,122,120,187,102,108,98,187,117,114,187,111
,108,108,120,187,118,105,122,187,102,108,98};

char output[80] = {0};
for(int i = 0; i < sizeof(data) / sizeof(*data); i++)
*(char*)((int)output + (int)&output[sizeof(data) / sizeof(*data)] - (int)&output[i] - 1) =
('a' + 'z') - *(data + i);

printf("output: %s\n", output);

return 0;
}

My friend, i dont beleive you declared printf!

TRD-CELICA-GT02

10-28-2002, 10:54 AM

Geez, everyones killin it with the whole Retro look. First came shoes by Nike, Old School Athletic clothing, now Ford is running again with the trend. Not bad tho, but I read in like Road and track that this was merely a concept car design

Death_Adder

10-28-2002, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by SilverBullet GTS

My friend, i dont beleive you declared printf!
It's assumed that stdio.h is included, I just didn't write it out because my sig is too long as is. ;)

Baldhead_J

10-28-2002, 11:04 AM

Gee and I thought Ford only produced ugly cars. This really pushes the envelope into the area of putrid, nauseating, and horrendus. Why don't they just bring back the Torino. It looks jsut as good!

Da Kine Guy

10-28-2002, 11:35 AM

Now if they could only take the retro thing further and price them at $3,000 :D

RiCeY GtS

10-28-2002, 11:56 AM

thats sick IMO.. the stangs rit now look fine.. especially the SVT models ;)

2002GT_Celica

10-28-2002, 12:49 PM

If you ask me, the Mustang has been lackluster since they got rid of the 5.0 engine in 95. Maybe this will revive it.

Drag'nGT

10-28-2002, 01:09 PM

:thumbdown: :puke:

TRD GT-S

10-28-2002, 01:24 PM

i kinda like it :wiggle:

Orion Pax

10-28-2002, 01:42 PM

I don't like the front end. Other than that, I dig it. Fastbacks are awesome. :thumbup:

SlasherX

10-28-2002, 01:54 PM

im still not sold on it.

I'll have to wait until it comes out to make a real opinion of it, but from what I'm hearing right now, it'll have lotsa power, really good handling(all models IRS), great braking(lighter), better build quality(moved to a new plant), better interior design, etc etc etc.

It's supposed to be the mustang of all mustangs.

I think the new 03 Cobra gives us a definite hint at Ford's plans for the car with its all around top notch performance and modability.

Just remember, Ford listens to its buyers, makes parts for the car, and sponsors racing classes for it. They know who to appeal to by now.

With the Camaro gone for the immediate future, this IS America's sports car. I wish I could convey to some of you just how important this car has been for the American market in these past 38 years.

oh one another thing, i promise.. the Mustang has been going retro since 1994 when the SN95 first came out. You may notice a lot of similarities in certain features, looks and styling..they're there for a reason. A few examples are the pony in teh grill, the interior, the gauges, the c pillar design, the hoods, the silhouette of the car, the headlight pull knob, etc.

t2000gts

10-28-2002, 02:20 PM

i think the front end should be completely retro, then i'm in :thumbup: i loved the old stangs.

Drag'nGT

10-28-2002, 03:33 PM

Ditch the fast back, lower the back end a little and get a more agressive front bumper. Then it might be better.

JDRSpeed

10-28-2002, 04:03 PM

i love the look...

Blue Batmobile

10-28-2002, 05:20 PM

I'll post a pic of the rear in a bit;).

Bat

Ntence99

10-28-2002, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by TW00Si
That doesn't look bad...

According to some friends working @ Ford, there's a mold out already so it's not just on paper as far the design goes. Funny part was, they were planning to use a 4 cyl. with turbo in the 2005 Mustang borrowed from Mazda, but the marketing team shot that one down...frankly no hardcore mustang owner would want a 4cyl, only v8s are acceptable to them...

NOT TRUE....my friends uncle races road races at rumblin rd with an 89 mustank 4cyl/turbo

soceur

10-28-2002, 06:55 PM

it could grow on me, but i still wouldn't get one:)

richmds

10-28-2002, 09:16 PM

In my world Ford has always = Mierda.

Blue Batmobile

10-28-2002, 09:58 PM

Here's a shot of the back.

Bat

vselvara

10-29-2002, 01:54 AM

Anyone that can tell me what this outputs gets a cookie. :)

int main(int argc, char* argv[])
{
unsigned short data[] = {
218,187,173,104,114,115,103,187,119,122,118,105,
187,109,122,120,187,102,108,98,187,117,114,187,111
,108,108,120,187,118,105,122,187,102,108,98};

char output[80] = {0};
for(int i = 0; i < sizeof(data) / sizeof(*data); i++)
*(char*)((int)output + (int)&output[sizeof(data) / sizeof(*data)] - (int)&output[i] - 1) =
('a' + 'z') - *(data + i);

printf("output: %s\n", output);

return 0;
}

output: you are cool if you can read this.

Coolwheels00

10-29-2002, 05:29 AM

I like it and I think this is the same concept GM should use to revive the camaro. As long as this has some power, it will be a great seller for ford.

celica=love

10-29-2002, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by jotan82
eh... i am not into the retro look...

all the japanese markets are gearing towards the next century look while foor releases a retro thunderbird hardtop and a retro mustang :rolleyes:
yeah so true although some of the jap designs are kinda weird too...cough 350z cough

F35-JSF

10-29-2002, 09:18 AM

I like the look of the retro Stang. Especially the rear (it reminds me of the Shelby GT-500KR they used in 60 seconds). I don't think Chevy should follow suite though. The concept camaro I saw in motor trend had a nice front, but a horrible rear.:puke:

TW00Si

10-29-2002, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by Ntence99

NOT TRUE....my friends uncle races road races at rumblin rd with an 89 mustank 4cyl/turbo

I've seen 4cyl/turbo stangs at autox events before. I didn't say the hardcore mustangs won't drive a 4cyl with Turbo, the marketing dept. of Ford did. I'd be happy to drive one with a 4cyl turbo if it hauls ass...

F35-JSF

10-29-2002, 10:03 AM

As long as its doing 12's-13's I wouldn't care if it was a V-8 or A 4 cyc but most loyalist are going to scream if they don't get a rumbling V-8 option.

riceimp0rtz

10-29-2002, 01:30 PM

I think its fugly... but Im just not old school like you guys

Blue Batmobile

10-29-2002, 06:41 PM

Sceduled release date is late summer, 2004.

Bat

TonyC

10-29-2002, 07:09 PM

Sweet,I might go back to a domestic:chuckles:

NeSyO03

10-29-2002, 09:29 PM

What a shock, another ugly mustang design.

SlasherX

10-29-2002, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by NeSyO03
What a shock, another ugly mustang design.

Die.

iwantaferrari

10-29-2002, 09:47 PM

*crosses fingers* please only be a testing-the-waters-concept *corsses fingers*

BRAK

10-30-2002, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by NeSyO03
What a shock, another ugly mustang design.

LMAO:chuckles: :rofl: :chuckles:
i kinda like the ones now ..... that design is but ugly

Blue Batmobile

10-30-2002, 08:29 AM

I'll post another pic later today:).

Bat

iwantaferrari

10-30-2002, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by BRAK

LMAO:chuckles: :rofl: :chuckles:
i kinda like the ones now ..... that design is but ugly

not as bad as your "elegant" bodykit :chuckles:
or the action package for that matter... the stock celi looks fine

Ntence99

10-30-2002, 04:57 PM

the stock celi looks fine but it looks alot better with the trd kit!!

im undecided on the new stang..i think i like it.ill have to see the acual car before i make my desission.I like all mustangs exept the late 80;s early 90's models.of coarse most cars in that genre are ugly in my opion.