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<blockquote data-quote="BigBeez03" data-source="post: 1618760" data-attributes="member: 10941"><p>I sat in an '05 Black GT the other day and was impressed with the interior. I have to agreee with "badboy" in that the interior is much better quality than ours but it doesn't take much to beat the plastic door panels and the dull dashboard. However, i'm not a fan of the retro gauges, you really have to look at them close to see your actual speed. You are seated much lower in the new Mustang. The new 5 speed shifter is perfectly positioned and felt great. The hood feels like it's just beneath eye-level in direct contrast to the seating position of the current Mustang. I didn't see the dash turned on or hear the stereo though as the salesman knew I wasn't really serious and I was the 50th person that day that asked him to see the car!</p><p></p><p>I love the front end of the car, it looks like a '67-68 FastBack with a hint of new edge makeover. From the side, the car is a showstopper! It has great lines and is immediately recognizable as a Mustang. It makes you look twice to be sure of what you are seeing! Now to the rear end, I don't care for the look of the new stang from the back. First thing that jumps out is seein' the tail pipes sticking out of the mufflers. It looks cheap and dare I say ricey. They should of tucked the muffs up underneath like the previous stangs. Finally I don't like the rims of the new stang. I don't understand what look they were going for maybe I'm missing something, and I also think the new tires are way too skinny! They are like 235s, smaller than my '02GT stock tires! Would of liked to see some deep dish Bullet wheels as standard equipment. </p><p></p><p>Overall I love the bold new look that Ford went for with the 2005 Mustang. The retro gamble is going to payoff. As for my small gripes, the skinny tires and blah wheels are easily remedied by new wheels/tires. And I'm sure the aftermarket will change the look of the tail pipes somehow, even yet I can live with them. Lastly I need to drive one to hail my final verdict. Talking to my friend that works at the Ford dealership, and owns an '03 Cobra, he said the new GT is strong! He said it will runover the previous GTs and run better than even the mighty Mach 1s! Of course I asked about our '03 Cobras and he laughed and said the Cobras are still on a different level. I can't wait to drive one. Imagine the potential of the specialty Mustangs (Mach, Shelby, Cobra) based on the 2005 Mustang platform! Not to menting, the aftermarket is going to have a ball with this car! We have alot to look forward to my fellow enthusiasts!</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thumbs up on the new Stang! </p><p>:rockon:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigBeez03, post: 1618760, member: 10941"] I sat in an '05 Black GT the other day and was impressed with the interior. I have to agreee with "badboy" in that the interior is much better quality than ours but it doesn't take much to beat the plastic door panels and the dull dashboard. However, i'm not a fan of the retro gauges, you really have to look at them close to see your actual speed. You are seated much lower in the new Mustang. The new 5 speed shifter is perfectly positioned and felt great. The hood feels like it's just beneath eye-level in direct contrast to the seating position of the current Mustang. I didn't see the dash turned on or hear the stereo though as the salesman knew I wasn't really serious and I was the 50th person that day that asked him to see the car! I love the front end of the car, it looks like a '67-68 FastBack with a hint of new edge makeover. From the side, the car is a showstopper! It has great lines and is immediately recognizable as a Mustang. It makes you look twice to be sure of what you are seeing! Now to the rear end, I don't care for the look of the new stang from the back. First thing that jumps out is seein' the tail pipes sticking out of the mufflers. It looks cheap and dare I say ricey. They should of tucked the muffs up underneath like the previous stangs. Finally I don't like the rims of the new stang. I don't understand what look they were going for maybe I'm missing something, and I also think the new tires are way too skinny! They are like 235s, smaller than my '02GT stock tires! Would of liked to see some deep dish Bullet wheels as standard equipment. Overall I love the bold new look that Ford went for with the 2005 Mustang. The retro gamble is going to payoff. As for my small gripes, the skinny tires and blah wheels are easily remedied by new wheels/tires. And I'm sure the aftermarket will change the look of the tail pipes somehow, even yet I can live with them. Lastly I need to drive one to hail my final verdict. Talking to my friend that works at the Ford dealership, and owns an '03 Cobra, he said the new GT is strong! He said it will runover the previous GTs and run better than even the mighty Mach 1s! Of course I asked about our '03 Cobras and he laughed and said the Cobras are still on a different level. I can't wait to drive one. Imagine the potential of the specialty Mustangs (Mach, Shelby, Cobra) based on the 2005 Mustang platform! Not to menting, the aftermarket is going to have a ball with this car! We have alot to look forward to my fellow enthusiasts! Thumbs up on the new Stang! :rockon: [/QUOTE]
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