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Loren
The Fusion has very good power (it's as quick as my 2000 LS V8) and drives and handles very good for a nose heavy FWD car. So you can't go wrong there. But if you just have to have a mustang - go for it!
The new Stang was in the TOP 3 for its catagory in the JD Powers Initial Quality Survey
Loren
I have the Shaker 500. Any help or direction to other information on the web would be appreciated.
BTW - This is the best car I have ever owned. I can't wait for the spring. I've only had it out a few times since November. '05 GT manual. Sorry to hear that some posters are having problems. ~8000 miles so far.
Anyway..........received it with the std. audio and CD player and it sounds awesome......can still fit 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk without the obnoxious "shaker boom box" (or whatever it is called) in the trunk....what was Ford thinking when they made that an option????...18-20 year olds buying these things............like they can afford it??...... wouldn't think this is needed in these types of beautiful machines anyway.
Anyway, enjoy the GT and ALL the great things it has to offer........you WILL leave the work that you do and ABSOLUTELY forget what happened during the day....totally engrossed in the machine that you are driving....GUARENTEE
Look for a "statement" in NEWSWEEK magazine about the Mustang GT as I talked to a reporter while there on vacation in the Southwest....
Thanks.......
Dave
"My guess is that things such as the windows which move down when the door opens, then cinch up as it closes will be problematic"
Let's see last time gas got tight, there was the '74 Pinto Stang. :surprise:
Sorry about that, must be a terrible flash back.
Anyway, I do hope they change the front and rear lights area to be more like the models shown a few years back. That would be a cool evolution of this old, but handsome looking retro car. And please, a new interior with a rounded dash, gauges close together so they show between the steering wheel, and less hard plastic, if possible without breaking the bank.
Loren
Its pretty appearent that the "easily hacked" is an gross overstatement. Thats like saying shooting 3 point baskets is easy just because guys in the NBA do it. Or that heart surgury is easy because lots of doctors do it.
Here is the relevant quote:
In 15 minutes time, the researchers found they were able to uncover the secret code which is encrypted in a RF device by linking 16 inexpensive microchips that they purchased for $200. Once they knew this code, they could input it into another gadget that would imitate the original RF device.
The Johns Hopkins researchers were able to successfully use this method to hack into a SpeedPass token and make purchases with it. In addition, they uncovered the code in a 2005 Ford Escape. By then transmitting this code, they could use a normal ignition key to start the SUV, as opposed to normally needing a secure immobilizer key.
Your key is what is transmitting the code and the range is very short.
To steal your car, someone would have to capture the RF code transmitted by your key and they would have to get with in 3 to 5 feet to do it. Also this code once captured would only be good until that key is used again after which time the code for that key changes.
Even with the code, they would still have to engage the ignition of the target car.
Oh and it takes 15 mins just to get the code, not counting tiem for "hot wiring" the ignition once you have the code.
Sounds like an awefull lot of trouble to steal a Ford Focus.
Mark.
The researchers broke a code by bringing a hacking device, a simple laptop, into a car. They furnish a video of how its done --- it takes mere seconds. They insert a key without the radio chip into the ignition and wave an antenna hooked up to the laptop as they turn the key. Voila! The car starts. They give instructions on the internet on how to set up a laptop to break codes (see link below).
A thief, who obviously is unlikely to have a copy of your key, only has to hotwire the ignition instead.
The hacker has to break your code only once to steal your car. Thus the resetting of the code is of limited protection.
Further the information you furnish about hacking being possible at only short distances, inches, is false. The hacker can eavesdrop at a range of "tens of feet" when you use your key.
Hopkins researchers state that the codes in use are unacceptably short and should be lengthened.
I think it's only a matter of time, a very short time, before car theives start using this technology to steal expensive cars. The return on their dollar, the investment they have to make vs the profit they can realize, is a huge inducement for them to adapt and overcome the new technology. If experience has taught us anything, it is that every cyber security system can and will be breached, especially one as primitive as the car ignition key codes.
Do what you want, but I use a steering wheel lock device, this in addition to my active theft system.
The Hopkins report can be found at:
http://www.rfidanalysis.org/
Dude I don't think we have to worry about your average car thief carrying this out.
IT would have to be a pretty well organized and calculated.
Mark.
As far as car thieves being "organized and calculated" enough to pull this off, where do you live, Mayberry? Car theft is big business with highly organized and very calculating car theft rings in every major US metropolitan center. Your car or its parts can be in Brazil, or any other country in the world, within a week. It seems GT's are fetching $50k in Germany, $40k in Puerto Rico (see other thread).
they can always tow it away.
not worth worrying about it.
it's the guy looking for a joyride that the little things you do will discourage.
edit:
hey! How did you guys get all that crap up in the title bar?
Must be hell on your paint job though.
I also think that its a good idea NOT to take your hot car to places like the mall etc where the theives are hanging out.
It sucks trying to park the Mustang with the long doors.
Mark.
It is definitely like my 3rd child, and I am very possessive! No one is allowed to drink, eat, or especially eat lollipops in my stang! I have NEVER felt like this about a car before. Very wierd! My husband says it's something like that Christine movie from 10 or 15 years ago.