2005 Mustang in the latest issue of Motor Trend

[Blue Batmobile]

I was at Borders tonight and saw the concept 2005 Mustang in the latest issue of Motor Trend. Doesn't look too bad, but I'd like to see a coupe version.

Bat

[x-factorWRX]

they should of put the lancer on the front cover instead of that ugly mustang

[CelicaLicious]

yuck

[a_peep]

Originally posted by CelicaLicious
yuck

:werd:

[Tikked Again]

I must say the headlights make it look like it has downsyndrome

Tik

[ArchangelX]

:rofl: THAT'S EXACTLY...what I was thinking..lol.

It looks like a sad puppy dog. :wtc:

Is it just me...or does it remind you of the Thunderbird? I wouldn't buy that thing even if it was the fastest car on the planet for the buck. :puke:

It also looks like they took a truck...and squashed it. Think Dodge Ram. :ugh:

[gilboman]

i think that is prolly the ugliest angle of the car..i saw some other pics in that issue and its not so bad...muscular retro kinda way..not my thing but prolly appeal to a lot of people?

[RedNOSceli]

look at this link....its really just the current body with a differnt hood/fenders/bumper, and I was thinking it was revolutionary...

http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/concept/s197/

[2002GT_Celica]

Ford has taken a step backwards, but hey, they've been doing that for years with the Mustang. Once they got rid of the 5.0, many people just became disenchanted with the Mustang completely.

[X-EVIL-X]

its good they made it ugly so it wont be as popular and i wont see them at every corner.
blah

[Blue Batmobile]

You'll see 'em believe me. This one's not that bad lookin' at all.

Bat

[chameleon]

Originally posted by 2002GT_Celica
Ford has taken a step backwards, but hey, they've been doing that for years with the Mustang. Once they got rid of the 5.0, many people just became disenchanted with the Mustang completely.

Huh? How is replacing the crappy old push rod 5.0 power plant with a more powerful, more efficiant, mulit valved overhead cam 4.6 liter V8 a step backwards?

[chico]

It looks like ass.

[DKFatalis]

the stangs are getting nastier every model redesign. The mid 90's mustang was a beautiful car... i believe it's called the fox body. It looked muscular and had the sexy curves. I guess as long as the performance is boosted, you can't complain about the looks that much.

[NeSyO03]

Another ugly stang....no need for them

[VoodooGTS]

lol damn moose!

[F35-JSF]

They made the grill way too big. it would look better if they followed the concept just a little bit closer shortened the grill and made the headlights bigger. I want to see it in another color though. Black, silver or blue. when it looks like this I'll consider one.
http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/concept/s197/MTNov02-1.jpg

[Spectra02]

I think the orange, red and CAD fastback renderings looks bad a@@. Although, I'm not 100% sold on this retro phase everyone's doing.

[jotan82]

i hate the new age retro look

it sux

[WillyK]

:thumbdown

[Blue Batmobile]

http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/6459_image.jpg

Bat

[ColdFuzion]

That last picture looks like a mercedes. I would have to see it in person to pass a buy/no buy decision.

CF

[F35-JSF]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Blue Batmobile
[B]http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/6459_image.jpg

Bat

[laz_10]

it looks sad

[ArchangelX]

It looks like Herbie the LoveStang. :rofl: :thumbdown:

[SilverBullet GTS]

That **** is just plain old ugly!

[coOOlcelica]

ahh...me no like it.....:(

[SilverBullet GTS]

Forget that crap, i wanna see what they have to say about the EVO!

[Blue Batmobile]

A few more concept pics:

http://www.brothersperformance.com/newsletter/mustang2005/_images/big/ponycar.jpg
http://www.brothersperformance.com/newsletter/mustang2005/_images/big/ponycar3.jpg

Bat

[zcs626]

i like the 2004 better than the 05 concept.

[2002GT_Celica]

Originally posted by chameleon


Huh? How is replacing the crappy old push rod 5.0 power plant with a more powerful, more efficiant, mulit valved overhead cam 4.6 liter V8 a step backwards?

If I'm correct, the 5.0 had a lot of potential, whereas the new powerplant is OK, but not as promising. I don't see how it was crappy though...I mean, I see so many old 5.0 Mustangs still running strong around my area.

[brandon6976]

I don't think it looks that bad. I think the current stang is worse.

[riceimp0rtz]

The 2005 concept obviously doesn't attract this crowd but i think it looks decent. Looks sorta like it was punched in the face or saw a very ugly ricer

[DigableGTS]

Even though the front end looks like it's 'worried'...

I actually like the car.

[LovinDaCamSwitch]

Come on now. We are talking about Fords (Fix,Or,Repair,Daily) now. I wouldn't buy a buy it if my life is depending on it. If I want a V8 I'll buy a corvette.:chuckles:
Dan

[Baldhead_J]

If there isn't an intercooler behind that grill, close up that huge phuckin void. Jesus it looks like they couldn't figure out how to style the fron clip so they jsut left a big hole with the ghey mustang emblem in the middle.

[MarcMichaud]

Originally posted by X-EVIL-X
its good they made it ugly so it wont be as popular and i wont see them at every corner.
blah

hey i was looking at your sig do you scrape alot with your celica. How much of a drop is that?

[t2000gts]

they screwed it up. blue concept was the best.

[TRD Liquid Silver]

i think it actually looks nice for a mustang, but what i'd really need to see is the production model. i remember when the last gen concept car car was unveiled and that too looked real nice, but the production version looked real cheap. the interior materials shouts "concept" and you know the real thing will be completely different.

[a_peep]

Originally posted by 2002GT_Celica


If I'm correct, the 5.0 had a lot of potential, whereas the new powerplant is OK, but not as promising. I don't see how it was crappy though...I mean, I see so many old 5.0 Mustangs still running strong around my area.

You are correct, but you have to allow the aftermarket parts grow for these new GT's... I believe they will be as promising as the 5.0.

5.0 in my area when modded are crazy fast. :burnout:

[chrisle7220]

id still drive it!! lol

[Brett]

looks like a chopped mini truck to me. I like the last concept though. That is real sharp looking. Ohwell though.

[Vroom_Vroom]

i actually like the restlye! :) but as someone said earlier if they'd only get rid of that extra lens and mold the circular headlight to the body it would be nice. :)

[Vroom_Vroom]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Blue Batmobile
[B]A few more concept pics:

http://www.brothersperformance.com/newsletter/mustang2005/_images/big/ponycar.jpg
http://www.brothersperformance.com/newsletter/mustang2005/_images/big/ponycar3.jpg

Bat

[Blue Batmobile]

Originally posted by F35-JSF
They made the grill way too big. it would look better if they followed the concept just a little bit closer shortened the grill and made the headlights bigger. I want to see it in another color though. Black, silver or blue. when it looks like this I'll consider one.
http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/concept/s197/MTNov02-1.jpg

I like this one best.

Bat

[F35-JSF]

The main thing I don't like about it is the head light lens that looks out of place. But it looks clean in silver.
http://www.stangnet.com/mustanggtconcept/gallery/images/MustangGTCoupConcept10.jpg http://www.stangnet.com/mustanggtconcept/gallery/images/MustangGTCoupConcept03.jpg http://www.stangnet.com/mustanggtconcept/gallery/images/MustangGTCoupConcept02.jpg http://www.stangnet.com/mustanggtconcept/gallery/images/MustangGTCoupConcept06.jpg http://www.stangnet.com/mustanggtconcept/gallery/images/MustangGTCoupConcept07.jpg http://www.stangnet.com/mustanggtconcept/gallery/images/MustangGTCoupConcept08.jpg http://www.stangnet.com/mustanggtconcept/gallery/images/MustangGTCoupConcept14.jpg

[celica gte racing]

no, i like it. A modern retro look was what the mustang needed.

[Blue Batmobile]

We'll just have to wait and see what the final production version will look like, and those usually end up being alot more subtle than the cool looking concept versions:(.

Bat

[SilverBullet GTS]

In the mean time those are the ugliest rear lights ever!

[Vroom_Vroom]

I love that silver mustang, but its tail lamps look like ass. :(

[Da Kine Guy]

I dunno, I think the rear in that last silver one looks sweet :thumbup: It's the front that just has this sad look to it. When I saw that front picture of the red one I got that sad puppy dog "awwww" feeling because it just looks so pitiful and depressed. Prozak anyone?

[F35-JSF]

Ugly tail lights???? Well I guess you can't please them all. I think they look great. Already redded out thought that will probably change. I don't see it http://transamgta.com/MessageBoard/images/smilies/shrug.gif Now I need to buy to cars. I just love burning rubber in the morning! http://transamgta.com/MessageBoard/images/smilies/aag.gif

[Fiero]

The silver one looks good. The convertable I am not so fond of. I wonder how they will manuver.

[Chui]

"look at this link....its really just the current body with a differnt hood/fenders/bumper"

No it is not. It's a new car on a new platform.

[Blue Batmobile]

From what I've read in MotorTrend, they borrowed a few existing odds and ends from the current Stang, and also did alot of improvising. New platform though, I believe.

Bat

[Coolwheels00]

This is where I show my age over a lot of you, me being 30. I grew up with these kinda cars back in the 70's and personally, I love it. I'm actually a chevy guy when it comes to muscle cars but I gotta say that if the production model looks like that and I fit in that car (unlike the current model), I would trade my Celi in on it.

[Blue Batmobile]

Hehe. Not so fast Jamie, I'm older than you:D.

Bat

[Chui]

I, too, am over thirty and I wasn't fond of the seventies offerings from the US. They were HUGE tanks compared to the VW Scirroco, Fiats, Alfas, Porsches and the odd Datsun.

Yes, this is a muscle car not a sports car, I understand. I don't find the car to be particularly attractive in any respects. Hell, I worked on that Platform and was glad to get away from it. But then, FoMoCo could never get me into a Mustang anyway so "no hurt, no foul" I guess.

Glad to see some of you like it. Hopefully it will sell well.

[F35-JSF]

I have also like the gm pony cars over the the stang (particularly the firebird) but I know if they do decide to remake them it will probably be in retro theme too and I never really cared for the 1st & early 2nd gen birds.

[Coolwheels00]

OMG, You gotta be kidding. The 1st gen Camaro, the 69 in particular was BA!! I bet if the Camaro comes back out it will be modeled after the 69.
Hey Bat, I had no idea you were older than me. Huh, go figure.
I'll be 31 next month. :(

[F35-JSF]

The first gen camaro was okay....... but I never given camaro's a second thought. I always been into T-as and I didn't start liking the styling of them until 78 model year up.

[celica=love]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Blue Batmobile
[B]A few more concept pics:

http://www.brothersperformance.com/newsletter/mustang2005/_images/big/ponycar.jpg
http://www.brothersperformance.com/newsletter/mustang2005/_images/big/ponycar3.jpg

Bat

[F35-JSF]

To me that concept is just a angled version of the one out now.

[Blue Batmobile]

Originally posted by F35-JSF
I have also like the gm pony cars over the the stang (particularly the firebird) but I know if they do decide to remake them it will probably be in retro theme too and I never really cared for the 1st & early 2nd gen birds.

I'm with you on that one. Those cars will be back...

Bat

[JDRSpeed]

id go for the red one along side with the silver...

[Pure Racer]

I personally think it's hideous and looks like a Truck... But I bet the Mustang guys are pretty pumped about it though...

[racinjason]

It's got too much sheet metal on top. It needs a few more curves from the 68 fast back and I'd like it. They need to tone the rear lamps down just a tad and give the front a meaner look.

[SouluoS]

I love it, I would drive the **** outta it! Way to go ford, finally a domestic design thats worth a ****.. Congrats

[Coolwheels00]

:stupid: The majority of domestics have a very bland, boring body style.

[F35-JSF]

Originally posted by Pure Racer
I personally think it's hideous and looks like a Truck... But I bet the Mustang guys are pretty pumped about it though...

There are stang owners ready to stand in line.........

[Blue Batmobile]

The coupe is pretty nice lookin'

Bat

[GT_NeX]

Damn, I'm late as **** for this thread, damn OT :)

The silver one looks MUCH better than the red one, but frankly I still think they took a step backward with it, I like the 2000 model MUCH better, the retro look doesn't do it for me at all, I saw this magazine at the gym the other day and almost cried when I saw what they did to it.

[J2KGTS6]

Personally I like this model A LOT. I think its a huge improvement in looks over the current model mustang. My dad has an 02', and its an alright car.. nothing i'd get excited over, but he said he'll trade his 02' in for this new one any day.

I really love how they brought back the old look of the 65' mustang fastback. I'm a big fan of that model, so the new retro look really sparks an interest. I think this mustang is the best looking car they've thrown out in a long while. I'm excited to see this car out on the streets. Not to say i'd ever buy one.. i just think it would be a nice change. I think its also smart for Ford to go the route of a new retro look... a lot of people love the classic mustangs (old and young people, i'm only 20) so this one is going to appeal to a large crowd.

[Deaks2]

I like it. I saw these concepts in the latest Car & Driver mag. Good stuff, finally putting the 20+ year old fox body platform (which has it's roots in the 1978 Ford Fairline) to rest.

[Pure Racer]

Is it me, or does the new Mustang look sad?

[iwantaferrari]

give me the current body on the new platform :) i like the suspention on the new platform, but if it looks like that ill stick with 04 and older mustangs till they dont look like ass anymore

[iwantaferrari]

Originally posted by LovinDaCamSwitch
Come on now. We are talking about Fords (Fix,Or,Repair,Daily) now. I wouldn't buy a buy it if my life is depending on it. If I want a V8 I'll buy a corvette.:chuckles:
Dan

caution: mindless ford bashing

[dfess1]

you guys crack me up. If it isn't a supra, a skyline, or a celica, then it must be crap. That car looks pretty tight, and after seeing the silver on, i realized that the lights are ok, it's just the reflection of the lighting that makes them look bad. I would love for chevy to come back with a retro 69 camero, that car was bad ass. But this car is pretty nice itself. Remeber guys, the world doesn't revolve around toyota.

[F35-JSF]

Testify!

[analogvoid]

I think the coupe is sweet looking.. definitely 60's. I do not like the convertable. I always find myselfthinking if a car was not designed to be a convertable in the first place it looks bad... the only good looking convertabkes are roadsters (mr-s, s2000, z3's, etc)

[iwantaferrari]

Originally posted by dfess1
you guys crack me up. If it isn't a supra, a skyline, or a celica, then it must be crap. That car looks pretty tight, and after seeing the silver on, i realized that the lights are ok, it's just the reflection of the lighting that makes them look bad. I would love for chevy to come back with a retro 69 camero, that car was bad ass. But this car is pretty nice itself. Remeber guys, the world doesn't revolve around toyota.

thank you :)

[F35-JSF]

I think the Conv. would look just as good as the coupe if that silver reflectori in the lens was the same color as the rest of the body.