Ford Mustang to be released in EU

J1nxy said:
With so many functions on them these days having them in line of sight is much more sensible. I agree that making them look like a tablet isn't ideal but having it higher up is much better.
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I think where it's located on the 5 Series is the perfect place, no glare, good height and properly integrated into the lines of the dash.

I spent years with stuff stuck on the dash and it looked crap, that's the last 'look' I would want from an integrated system.
 
[TW]Fox;26324757 said:
I think where it's located on the 5 Series is the perfect place, no glare, good height and properly integrated into the lines of the dash.

I spent years with stuff stuck on the dash and it looked crap, that's the last 'look' I would want from an integrated system.
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Agreed. The Insignia is perfectly placed too. :)
 
[TW]Fox;26324757 said:
I think where it's located on the 5 Series is the perfect place, no glare, good height and properly integrated into the lines of the dash.

I spent years with stuff stuck on the dash and it looked crap, that's the last 'look' I would want from an integrated system.
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What you mean like I suggested was a better place to have it rather by your knees?? :rolleyes:
 
Fr0dders said:
So baring in mind the 2015 mustang has been completely redesigned, now features fully independent rear suspension, and also includes the option of a 2.0 Turbo Four cylinder turbocharged "Ecoboost" engine.

Are we still going to say that "nothing" has changed in 70 years ?

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/...es-independent-rear-suspension-details-photos
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A lot has changed when companies like Chevrolet are releasing Camaro's which are giving GTR's a hard time on track.

The Americans are making good drivers cars, the interiors for me were always functional and OK, just not particular nice but was never a deal breaker.

The new Mustang actually looks nice, but shall reserve judgement for when I test drive, hopefully not long now, though the interior bears nothing on my purchasing decision. :)
 
the recession took its tole on the american auto industry.

They quickly realized that in order to compete against the non US manufacturers, they were going to have to make their cars appeal globally, and american hot rods were only ever going to appeal to a minority outside of the US.

This is why we now have a mustang with a 4 cylinder engine and independent rear suspension, a camaro with independent rear suspension and a dodge viper with independent rear suspension.
 
So, pricing has been announced in the US.

The EcoBoost (our base model) starts at $25,995, rising to $31,790 for the top trim.
The GT (V8) starts at $32,925 which goes to $38,720 for top trim.

The GT (V8) 50th Anniversary Edition is $46,995 (which I believe includes all the options).

Options list for the GT (V8) - EcoBoost options to be confirmed. Not much info about trim levels as far as I know yet either.
  • Floor Mats - $85 retail
  • GT Performance PKG - $2,495 retail
  • Navigation - $795 retail
  • Recaros Leather - $1595 retail
  • Enhanced Security Package - $395
  • Dest and delivery - $825

If we trade the dollar sign for a pound sign, I reckon that'd be a reasonable representation of prices over here, which means that we could be seeing a >300bhp rear wheel drive performance car for ~£25k, which would be rather nice I think.

Just hinges on what trim levels have what equipment I suspect.

Source: Jalopnik
 
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Marvin said:
So, pricing has been announced in the US.

The EcoBoost (our base model) starts at $25,995, rising to $31,790 for the top trim.
The GT (V8) starts at $32,925 which goes to $38,720 for top trim.

The GT (V8) 50th Anniversary Edition is $46,995 (which I believe includes all the options).

Options list for the GT (V8) - EcoBoost options to be confirmed. Not much info about trim levels as far as I know yet either.
[ul][*]Floor Mats - $85 retail
[*]GT Performance PKG - $2,495 retail
[*]Navigation - $795 retail
[*]Recaros Leather - $1595 retail
[*]Enhanced Security Package - $395
[*]Dest and delivery - $825
[/ul]

If we trade the dollar sign for a pound sign, I reckon that'd be a reasonable representation of prices over here, which means that we could be seeing a >300bhp rear wheel drive performance car for ~£25k, which would be rather nice I think.

Just hinges on what trim levels have what equipment I suspect.

Source: Jalopnik
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£25k seems fairly unlikely imo, it's getting close to the price you want to aim for for a Focus ST!
 
If those prices are just converted $ for £ then it brings them into the ballpark where the GT will be an acceptable price. If they actually converted the price down and add on import taxes and VAT etc then it is not too bad either. I just hope they keep it below the £40k mark with the GT Premium pack and a few extras.
 
I still think that Ford will put the V8 Premium at around the £50k mark.
They will cite RHD conversion costs and tooling, different market pressures and shipping costs for the increase.

At the end of the day, Ford are a business and they will charge what they can get away with. With the limited availability and market rarity for Mustangs, I think they can get away with £50k.
 
Rilot said:
I still think that Ford will put the V8 Premium at around the £50k mark.
They will cite RHD conversion costs and tooling, different market pressures and shipping costs for the increase.

At the end of the day, Ford are a business and they will charge what they can get away with. With the limited availability and market rarity for Mustangs, I think they can get away with £50k.
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If its 50k I won't be buying. As that will just depreciate in my view hugely, base V8 should be 32-36k plus options.

Otherwise it will still make sense for many to just buy from US and import their own or use the Mustang importers in UK.

Because even though RHD is a bonus, LHD don't bother me.
 
Agreed. £50k means I will look elsewhere for something fun. A £40k new V8 American muscle car is on the limits of what can be made to make any sense. It is not like modern prices are difficult to find out and there will be resistance to any increase of nearly 100% against the US price just for their RHD conversion.

Whilst I don't expect a cheap product, I do expect them to price it competitively. There is not a lot of competition for similar products in the UK yet but for £50k there are a lot of products that are probably better but without 100% of the features provided by a Mustang.
 
If you think about the competitor (term is used loosely) vehicles to the EcoBoost, they won't be able to go much higher than £1 per $1. Given that it's marketed as a performance car, getting too close to £30k means it's very close to the M135i which starts at £30k, is also RWD and has more power. Besides the focus ST is only going to be close to £25k with all the options in the highest trim surely? This is a base Mustang with an unknown trim and equipment level.

Generally, with the majority of products like electronics, cars etc, the US pay around £1 = $1, which rings true when you factor in VAT etc over here.
 
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Just had a look at the Ford USA and UK websites comparing pricing of the Focus ST.

USA:
Focus ST = $23625 starting MSRP
Focus ST2 = $26130 starting MSRP
Focus ST3 = $28465 starting MSRP​

UK:
Focus ST = £21995 OTR
Focus ST2 = £23495 OTR
Focus ST3 = £25495 OTR​

So roughly speaking the £price = $price/1.1

So on that basis, the Mustang would be:
EcoBoost $25,995=£23612
GT (V8) $32,925=£29906
GT (V8) 50th Anniversary Edition $46,995=£42687​

But I'd say they're going to stick an extra £4-5000 on just because it's a Mustang.
 
Westyfield2 said:
Just had a look at the Ford USA and UK websites comparing pricing of the Focus ST.

USA:
Focus ST = $23625 starting MSRP
Focus ST2 = $26130 starting MSRP
Focus ST3 = $28465 starting MSRP​

UK:
Focus ST = £21995 OTR
Focus ST2 = £23495 OTR
Focus ST3 = £25495 OTR​

So roughly speaking the £price = $price/1.1

So on that basis, the Mustang would be:
EcoBoost $25,995=£23612
GT (V8) $32,925=£29906
GT (V8) 50th Anniversary Edition $46,995=£42687​

But I'd say they're going to stick an extra £4-5000 on just because it's a Mustang.
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Hopefully they won't because at those prices they will have my money instantly, keeping fingers crossed. Would love to get one brand new and be one of the first shipment and knowing me one of the first to supercharge it too 700BHP region. :D

As that is my other options, for 35k I could buy a V10 RS6 remapped to 800BHP or a Shelby GT500 running 700-800BHP. I've got two epic handling cars in the 911 and M3 so fancy changing the 911 to something well rather silly horsepower wise. :D
 
[TW]Fox;26324757 said:
I think where it's located on the 5 Series is the perfect place, no glare, good height and properly integrated into the lines of the dash.

I spent years with stuff stuck on the dash and it looked crap, that's the last 'look' I would want from an integrated system.
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Agreed. Now I have integrated nav, I cringe when I see (especially new) cars with window mounted navs.
 
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