First Drive: 2005 Ford Mustang convertible

[BMWDave]

Link with Pictures

By Canadian Driver.

[ifcar]

The pics show both coupes and convertibles, suggesting that they had a chance to sample them back-to-back. It would be interesting to see how significant the differences were between the two.

[Raghavan]

too bad there's no manual available for the V6.

[ifcar]

too bad there's no manual available for the V6.

I don't know where you got that info, but it's entirely inaccurate.  

[Raghavan]

too bad there's no manual available for the V6.

I don't know where you got that info, but it's entirely inaccurate.

i thought there was a shortage of manuals, and all of them were being used for the GT?

[BMWDave]

too bad there's no manual available for the V6.

I don't know where you got that info, but it's entirely inaccurate.

i thought there was a shortage of manuals, and all of them were being used for the GT?

Theres a shortage of GTs, if you can call it that, as they are in high demand, but there is no particular shortage of any manual.

[Raghavan]

too bad there's no manual available for the V6.

I don't know where you got that info, but it's entirely inaccurate.

i thought there was a shortage of manuals, and all of them were being used for the GT?

Theres a shortage of GTs, if you can call it that, as they are in high demand, but there is no particular shortage of any manual.

the five speed manual was in short supply. that's what i heard anyway.

[ifcar]

too bad there's no manual available for the V6.

I don't know where you got that info, but it's entirely inaccurate.

i thought there was a shortage of manuals, and all of them were being used for the GT?

Theres a shortage of GTs, if you can call it that, as they are in high demand, but there is no particular shortage of any manual.

the five speed manual was in short supply. that's what i heard anyway.

Even if that is true, it's possible that they are diverting more of the production for GTs, but the manual is still available for the V6 versions.

[Raghavan]

too bad there's no manual available for the V6.

I don't know where you got that info, but it's entirely inaccurate.

i thought there was a shortage of manuals, and all of them were being used for the GT?

Theres a shortage of GTs, if you can call it that, as they are in high demand, but there is no particular shortage of any manual.

the five speed manual was in short supply. that's what i heard anyway.

If that is true, it's possible that they are diverting more of the production for GTs, but the manual is still available for the V6 versions.

o. i see.

[Raza]

These cars are hot right now..best time to buy will be in 6-8 months when everyone realizes that it's just a Mustang.  In a year, you won't be able to turn the corner without running into one.

[Raghavan]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

[Raza]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

I don't know, but if it gets anymore retro, it'll be a horse and buggy.

[Raghavan]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

I don't know, but if it gets anymore retro, it'll be a horse and buggy.

 
but how DO you update a retro car?

[Fire It Up]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

I don't know, but if it gets anymore retro, it'll be a horse and buggy.

 
but how DO you update a retro car?

You dont. You let it fail (see Prowler Thunderbird etc)    

[Raghavan]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

I don't know, but if it gets anymore retro, it'll be a horse and buggy.

 
but how DO you update a retro car?

You dont. You let it fail (see Prowler Thunderbird etc)  

then the MINI, beetle, and pt cruiser and now mustang are all going to die.

[ifcar]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

I don't know, but if it gets anymore retro, it'll be a horse and buggy.

 
but how DO you update a retro car?

I assume that it would be basically a restyle with improved mechanicals and interior. Cars like the PT Cruiser and New Beetle would probably have a restyle on a different platform with a new engine, but the Mustang's doesn't need a replacement already.

[Raghavan]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

I don't know, but if it gets anymore retro, it'll be a horse and buggy.

 
but how DO you update a retro car?

I assume that it would be basically a restyle with improved mechanicals and interior. Cars like the PT Cruiser and New Beetle would probably have a restyle on a different platform with a new engine, but the Mustang's doesn't need a replacement already.

but if they go back to a non-retro car, it'll look sort of bland and not as novel as a retro car.

[BMWDave]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

I don't know, but if it gets anymore retro, it'll be a horse and buggy.

 
but how DO you update a retro car?

I assume that it would be basically a restyle with improved mechanicals and interior. Cars like the PT Cruiser and New Beetle would probably have a restyle on a different platform with a new engine, but the Mustang's doesn't need a replacement already.

but if they go back to a non-retro car, it'll look sort of bland and not as novel as a retro car.

Which is why they will keep the styling.

[Raghavan]

i wonder how the next gen will look...

I don't know, but if it gets anymore retro, it'll be a horse and buggy.

 
but how DO you update a retro car?

I assume that it would be basically a restyle with improved mechanicals and interior. Cars like the PT Cruiser and New Beetle would probably have a restyle on a different platform with a new engine, but the Mustang's doesn't need a replacement already.

but if they go back to a non-retro car, it'll look sort of bland and not as novel as a retro car.

Which is why they will keep the styling.

someday they'll have to return to modern styling though.

[BMWDave]

As long as they keep the retro styling progressively modern they will be ok.

[Raghavan]

As long as they keep the retro styling progressively modern they will be ok.

that's the problem. once you retroly style something, you can't really go back.

[ifcar]

As long as they keep the retro styling progressively modern they will be ok.

that's the problem. once you retroly style something, you can't really go back.

Sure they can, through gradual updates. The only retro-only aspects of the current car are the interior, nose, and taillights, even the roofline could be incorporated into a modern design.  

[Raghavan]

As long as they keep the retro styling progressively modern they will be ok.

that's the problem. once you retroly style something, you can't really go back.

Sure they can, through gradual updates. The only retro-only aspects of the current car are the interior, nose, and taillights, even the roofline could be incorporated into a modern design.

won't it looks sort ofbland?

[BMWDave]

As long as they keep the retro styling progressively modern they will be ok.

that's the problem. once you retroly style something, you can't really go back.

Sure they can, through gradual updates. The only retro-only aspects of the current car are the interior, nose, and taillights, even the roofline could be incorporated into a modern design.

won't it looks sort ofbland?

There is no reason why it would have to look bland.  

[Raghavan]

As long as they keep the retro styling progressively modern they will be ok.

that's the problem. once you retroly style something, you can't really go back.

Sure they can, through gradual updates. The only retro-only aspects of the current car are the interior, nose, and taillights, even the roofline could be incorporated into a modern design.

won't it looks sort ofbland?

There is no reason why it would have to look bland.

i mean compared to the retro styling, a more modern design would make it look different. the two designs are from different tiime periods, so you can't just switch between modern and retro and back all the time.

[BMWDave]

As long as they keep the retro styling progressively modern they will be ok.

that's the problem. once you retroly style something, you can't really go back.

Sure they can, through gradual updates. The only retro-only aspects of the current car are the interior, nose, and taillights, even the roofline could be incorporated into a modern design.

won't it looks sort ofbland?

There is no reason why it would have to look bland.

i mean compared to the retro styling, a more modern design would make it look different. the two designs are from different tiime periods, so you can't just switch between modern and retro and back all the time.

They wouldnt.  You would keep updating a retro design, and making it look nicer all the time.  Think Porsche 911.