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Wrong again... the best Budget Corvette is the GTO with the same 6 LIter V8 as corvette... 400hp for $33k vs 300hp Mustang GT for $28k. Do the math...
GTO is $82.50 per horsepower x 400hp, fully loaded
Mustang is $93.33 per horsepower x 300hp simlar equipped with Leather.upgraded shaker etc.
The truth hurts doesn't it. In 3 to 4 yrs, the Mustangs Resale will be the same or worse then GTO
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Considering how wildly populat the Mustang is, and how hard it is to get a GT or 'vert, I'd suspect that resale will be quite good. Those that want one, but can't get one, are willing to pay MSRP, even for used ones. '06 GTs look to be strong sellers from the rate of orders. Pretty incredible given that those orders won't even hit the dealer lots until Sept/Oct. I can only imagine the '06s getting even stronger in demand as summer is just around the corner.
While this is a MUSTANG board, I'd place the bet that the resale of the Mustang GT will be quite good compared to the GTO (whose resale has dropped like a stone given what '04s are selling for).
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most people will find 300 hp sufficient
ill put the extra 5 grand to better use than giving it to GM.
By the way when does the gto convertible come out? oh yeah its not!
From everything I've read, all the GTs have been spoken for via the '05 models.
There are a couple of things you want to check on, though. First, make sure you get the VOC (vehicle order confirmation) sheet from your dealer. Make certain that your priority number is at least "10". Then, ask the dealer what thier allotment situation is for Mustang GTs. Most have little or no allotments left.
IF the dealer has allotment AND they've given your order a 10 priority, then you can expect something in the range of 8-10 weeks for your order.
Red interior (ICAP option) is NOT sold out. Not many are being made with ICAP.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=22570
2006_Mustang_Order_Guide.pdf
I was hoping that Ford would have shod the GT with 255/40/18s. I believe that is what many of the mags predicted (and were told by Ford) prior to the car's introduction. In fact, Car and Driver had pictures of a pre-production Mustang with 255/40/18s. Looked nice.
When the Lincoln LS came out it used 235/50/17 tires which nobody else used (other than it's DEW98 sibling Jag Stype and later the Thunderbird). Took a long time for anybody to start making that size other than the OEM firestones.
I know that Ford goes to great lengths to engineer the tires to match the vehicle so they had a good reason for using that size. I believe for the OEM LS Firestone Firehawks they went through over a dozen different iterations with Firestone before they were satisfied with the combination of ride comfort, noise, handling and fuel mileage.
On another note, I'm really excited to see what the "Pony Package" does to the looks of the '06 Mustang V6!
As for waiting - even though it should have more peak hp the new 3.5L probably won't have as much low end torque, so don't expect any significant performance difference. The biggest difference will probably be in fuel mileage and refinement.
Not to mention the potential for problems with a brand new engine. The 4.0L is pretty much bulletproof. I wouldn't wait.
You have to figure that since the Duratec35 is putting out somewhere around 240-250 HP with no bells and whistles they're going to have to bump up the HP from the V8 to differentiate the two. Doing that 2 years after the new model introduction is going to tick a lot of '05 and '06 owners off. :mad:
I personally don't think we'll see the Duratec35 in the Mustang until a mid-cycle refresh. Given Ford's new refresh strategy that will probably be somewhere around 2008-2010.
Just my two cents.
I agree, but for a different reason. Ford has no need to offer any real improvements of this nature to a car which is already selling, and will continue to sell, as well as the Mustang. However, other cars in their lineup DO need real improvements to increase sales (Ford 500).
Put the new Duratec35 where sales need a boost. That won't be the Mustang for a few years.
That's actually exactly what I was getting at in a more round about way. As I stated before other vehicles which are more in need will be getting it first (I also forgot to include the Freestyle, Montego, Zephyr, and Milan in that post). The Mustang certainly does not need it right now or in the foreseeable future. The 5-speed ATX definitely helps at the pump and the possibility of a 6-speed ATX (partnered with GM) lessens the need for the 3.5 even more.
You can probably factor in the Explorer engine as well. I think it will still base as the 4.0L so something else will have to keep that factory going until it changes. Just a thought.
Not applicable to the Mustang platform.
http://blueovalnews.com/2005/products/rozzi.mustangmadness01jn05.htm
Why does FORD not go for plant expansion or increase production some more? They did it back in 1964.5. why can't they do it again? Maybe they need Lee back to help?? :confuse:
Adding production is a lot more complicated than just adding another shift at the factory. I would rather they keep quality up rather than slap a few more "numbers" together.
That being said, Ford, can you build mine now?? Sonic Blue please!
I know it's not an MTX (and I didn't say that, did I?) but I thought it was going to be flexible enough to be used in FWD, AWD, and RWD applications. With slight modifications of course. Is that impossible?
This article hints at future versions near the bottom but I guess they have not been developed yet.
What's amazing is that the Mustang, by itself, has captured over 2.4% of the total car market in the U.S.
The Mustang shares the production plant with the Mazda 6. You're right about one thing, it's not an easy (nor cheap) endeavor to outfit another plant to make Mustangs. First, you have to coordinate all the suppliers (who are already strained) to make more parts for the Mustang. Then, you have to finc a suitable facility to build it, buy all the tools & dies to stamp out the parts, hire another workforce to build them, train the work force, make more engines, etc.....etc.....etc. It's not something you can do cheaply, nor quickly.
I agree that the Mustang has top notch build quality and I'd want to keep it that way more than I'd want to "slap them together" to increase production (even if you could increase production, which you can't).
What we don't need is for production to be increased too much so that they have to start offering incentives to move them.
Probably by '07, Ford will bring out, not only the Shelby, but hopefully something in the way of a Boss, Mach or Bullett model to sustain the success that they've already enjoyed.
Surprisingly, it has significantly fewer parts, weighs significantly less, is significantly smaller, and shifts much better.
It would be nice if they had the capacity to install it in all RWD vehicles. I suspect that the lower MPG vehicles are the priority.
I'm not sure the ratio of fixed vs. variable costs. I suspect that the license fee is a substantial CPU.
http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/06/index.htm
Thank you for the info and the pics. The Tungsten is exactly the color I wanted all along. The Satin Silver is nice, but I think it's a little light for my taste. I also love the 18" wheels. I am probably going to call my dealer and cancel my '05 order, and reorder an '06 GT. My '05 probably wasn't going to be built anyway, from what I hear from you guys. Even if it was, I haven't heard any kind of confirmation from my dealer yet, if it means getting the exact color I like and 18" wheel package I can wait a couple more months. Living in Texas gives me the luxury of driving this baby all year round, so it's not like driving in summer is my only option.
I'd go to another dealer and order an '06. Dealer's are taking orders for them, now.
But the sonic blue has that "color shifting" thing going on in varying light that I don't thing the Vista Blue will have. Matter of personal taste, but my moniker tells all!
GT Vert;
Sonic Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Leather Trim
Medium Parchment
Interior upgrade Package
Front side Airbags
Convertible Boot
Anti theft
IN a word, WooHOO!, anybody want to go for a ride? Or am I being premature?