New Mustangs out and about in Rockhampton. - Page 4

mike_nofx · 12-01-2016, 08:57 PM

My father just ordered one, I put a bit of **** on him for buying the EB4 until I saw performance figures and was quite impressed, but still... A Mustang should be an 8.
But anyway, its for my mother to drive so not necessary, plus its a $13k option which seems ridiculous. We are assuming because the V8 is pushed into the luxury car tax bracket being above $57k

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Originally Posted by lotus

Noticed the hand brake is beside the passenger's seat. Looks like they couldn't be bothered moving it to the other side of the console.

Yes this is strange. I found this image of a UK model with handbrake on the right hand side. I wonder what the deal is

katefactor · 12-01-2016, 10:03 PM

Interesting they have changed the console so as the drink holders aren't under your arm changing gear. Either that or the photo image has been reversed and that is a left hand drive version

bernbo · 12-01-2016, 10:05 PM

That image had been flipped. The sync screen is backwards. They have changed some of the text, but not all. Usual marketing cut and paste job, hoping no one will notice.

GXL078 · 12-01-2016, 10:23 PM

Remember the first Commodores had the heater controls on the extreme left of the dash and the bonnet release in the glovebox! I found some picks of LHD early Mazda 3s online and the handbrake is on the right hand side of the console and the cup holders in the console open the wrong way so its whatever they can get away with I guess. What about the F150 Harley Davidson editions with the pin code entry pad on the passenger door?

Anchor · 12-01-2016, 10:41 PM

Here's two of the rocky ones that went out on xmas eve. I'm just super proud of my Christmas shirt

mike_nofx · 12-01-2016, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bernbo

That image had been flipped. The sync screen is backwards. They have changed some of the text, but not all. Usual marketing cut and paste job, hoping no one will notice.

Haha yes on closer inspection you are correct. The time is backwards!!

Express · 13-01-2016, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by katefactor

It looks like with these ones your arm would be almost resting over the drink holders, might be a tad uncomfortable on a run.

If you are someone who uses the drink holder you'll definitely need to elevate your arm to wheel around in a manual.

The VF Commodore isn't much better but at least you can rest your elbow on the higher console lid.

katefactor · 13-01-2016, 07:00 AM

That might have been a boo boo not altering the console layout as in left hand drive mode you could have a drink bottle in the holder and still change gear without it getting in the way because its offset. In the Aussie ones its straight under your arm.

**GasoLane** · 13-01-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Anchor

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Here's two of the rocky ones that went out on xmas eve. I'm just super proud of my Christmas shirt

Looks like you're praying for customers

mike_nofx · 13-01-2016, 10:42 AM

From what I hear they can't get enough Mustangs in the dealerships in my area.
The dealer told my father they can't just order Mustangs without buyers to have as extra stock. When he placed his order he requested that the contract state that he can pull out of the sale at any time and have his deposit refunded and the dealer was more than happy to include this as he'd have no trouble finding a buyer.

**Bundy** · 13-01-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Windsor220

Tow bar on a Mustang? May as well put some roof racks and a winch on it while you're there.

You'll definitely need a tow pack when you rock up for drag week

Anchor · 13-01-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Looks like you're praying for customers

Praying for stock more like it haha.

78xcgxl · 13-01-2016, 07:36 PM

Having the handbrake on the other side looks so bloody stupid. It would drive me crazy.

bernbo · 13-01-2016, 10:09 PM

I agree on the handbrake. Yes it's costly to produce a product in right and left hand drive in true mirror image but it's the right thing to do. It compromises the design that could affect people daily all to save really probably a small amount per unit. God I love ford but doing things half assed really ****** me off. Maybe the companies doing conversions now could mirror the consoles?

Mr Brooksy · 13-01-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bernbo

I agree on the handbrake. Yes it's costly to produce a product in right and left hand drive in true mirror image but it's the right thing to do. It compromises the design that could affect people daily all to save really probably a small amount per unit. God I love ford but doing things half assed really ****** me off. Maybe the companies doing conversions now could mirror the consoles?

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Originally Posted by 78xcgxl

Having the handbrake on the other side looks so bloody stupid. It would drive me crazy.

Or just put in a foot brake?

XR Martin · 13-01-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Brooksy

Or just put in a foot brake?

nstg8a · 13-01-2016, 10:48 PM

Be curious to see if performax does it differently.

malazn mafia · 14-01-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bernbo

I agree on the handbrake. Yes it's costly to produce a product in right and left hand drive in true mirror image but it's the right thing to do. It compromises the design that could affect people daily all to save really probably a small amount per unit. God I love ford but doing things half assed really ****** me off. Maybe the companies doing conversions now could mirror the consoles?

If Holden could install a switch operated handbrake on the commodore, surely MoFoCo could do the same on a car that sells much more volume than a commodore. The lack of attention to detail is something that Ford needs to address if they want to move forward

**DFB FGXR6** · 14-01-2016, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bernbo

I agree on the handbrake. Yes it's costly to produce a product in right and left hand drive in true mirror image but it's the right thing to do. It compromises the design that could affect people daily all to save really probably a small amount per unit. God I love ford but doing things half assed really ****** me off. Maybe the companies doing conversions now could mirror the consoles?

Another option could have been to not even bother with a RHD version at all. You know, like GM, leaving Holden fans without a hero car.

Ford fans are lucky to have Mustang being made available in RHD from the factory.

Sprintey · 14-01-2016, 06:16 PM

Anchor those Mustangs in your pic look sweet. I see the Everest behind them in same colour (and your shirt!) and looks very Christmasy - but more importantly the Ford showroom has got some great product in it!

We saw a white V8 'Stang down here on the coast in Vic and it was a show stopper, looked bl***y awesome. We drove round the block to see it again!

Aeroblue · 14-01-2016, 09:08 PM

Anyone got the stop watch on as to how long it takes for the plastic interiors give it all up in the Aussie sun, and heat?? Will be interesting, they look like they wont take all that long..And when they do go off, will FORD cover it??

Top_Ghia · 14-01-2016, 09:16 PM

What does "give it all up" and "go off" actually mean? How do I write that up as a warranty claim? What is the fault?

Aeroblue · 14-01-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Top_Ghia

What does "give it all up" and "go off" actually mean? How do I write that up as a warranty claim? What is the fault?

Fail, deteriorate, breakdown, fade, warp, any clearer??

GAFA · 14-01-2016, 10:27 PM

For this who haven't seen the sales figures for the Mustang in the USA since the launch of the S550, I suggest you jump over to M6G. You will find it has blown all the completion away and the majority of sales have been the mid range speck ie the interior we get. So the yanks seem to be happy with all the plastic.

Yes it's a pain that the handbrake is on the wrong side, but there was far more involed in moving it than just changing the console. The S550 is due for a mid-life make over next year, so I reakon one of the changes they will incorporate is a redesigned centre console to suit both LHD/RHD markets and it will have an electric park brake.

As already stated, what have GM done, there is no RHD Camero and the current 2016 plateform was not designed for RHD. So it will be 4-5 years at beast before we see a RHD Camero.

Express · 14-01-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tempted

That centre console looks like you could use it to sand wood with. Seriously, it looks like it's made of 10 grit sandpaper!
Both the interior design and materials look quite horrid imo, I certainly wouldn't be forking out money for it. The VF interior posted above is soothing to the eyes after looking at the Mustang interior.
Exterior doesn't do much for me either. It's obvious this car is selling purely on name, as IMO there is nothing much else going for it.

To be fair the photo of the Commodore's interior doesn't tell the full story.

A not so close inspection in the real world will show some seriously cheap materials have been used in some places.

The piano black trim for example is as nasty as you can get and the fake carbon, well why bother.

Plus that Mustang console photo is extremely close and I'm sure those people who own them will say it doesn't appear as granulated as it does in the photo.

kazawaki · 14-01-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Aeroblue

Anyone got the stop watch on as to how long it takes for the plastic interiors give it all up in the Aussie sun, and heat?? Will be interesting, they look like they wont take all that long..And when they do go off, will FORD cover it??

Nope here is there line external environmental factors.Its a favorite line for them

Ben73 · 14-01-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Brooksy

Or just put in a foot brake?

I'd almost rather it in the back seat than a foot brake.

I owned a car for 3 years with a foot park brake and never liked it. You get used to it, but I would take a regular handbrake any day of the week. Even if it's on the wrong side of the centre console.

nstg8a · 14-01-2016, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Aeroblue

Anyone got the stop watch on as to how long it takes for the plastic interiors give it all up in the Aussie sun, and heat?? Will be interesting, they look like they wont take all that long..And when they do go off, will FORD cover it??

Of course the Americans don't have to put up with heat and sun.

Forget the 'built to handle Aussie conditions' bollocks. That hasn't been true for a long time...

GXL078 · 15-01-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

If Holden could install a switch operated handbrake on the commodore, surely MoFoCo could do the same on a car that sells much more volume than a commodore. The lack of attention to detail is something that Ford needs to address if they want to move forward

Straight out of Cadillac, and they sell more of those than Mustangs.

**Giant Cranium** · 15-01-2016, 08:00 AM

is Tempted ever happy? mustang looks great and i love seeing them every day, hiring one for a trip from home up to montreal.