New Mustang is on the roads...

Mr Brooksy · 14-04-2015, 12:36 AM

Here in China.

A friend of mine saw one while on the bus and took a pic. Looks so out of place over here. In a good way. All my car loving Chinese mates are drooling over this thing too.

I think that Ford may have hit a home run globally with this one! Simply by gauging my friends reactions here!

Blem · 14-04-2015, 07:02 AM

Definately prefer it's looks to the FGx

qdda5 · 14-04-2015, 08:22 AM

Bring it on. I'm ready. Long time coming but not long now. No interest in the Fgx. This is new- fresh and different. Not boring and dated.

Joe5619 · 14-04-2015, 09:42 AM

That topic line is misleading!!! I thought you meant here in Australia.

duaned · 14-04-2015, 01:06 PM

Nu ting wong with that Mustang!

malazn mafia · 14-04-2015, 01:51 PM

If only Ford had the engineering skills to make it quick as the R35 GTR... Ford sure have it over the Japs in aesthetics.

Wretched · 14-04-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

If only Ford had the engineering skills to make it quick as the R35 GTR... Ford sure have it over the Japs in aesthetics.

Who says they don't?
I am sure given the same budget they could, but who would pay USD150k+ for a Mustang?
Why does it need to be faster than a GTR? Not the same market.

malazn mafia · 14-04-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

Who says they don't?
I am sure given the same budget they could, but who would pay USD150k+ for a Mustang?
Why does it need to be faster than a GTR? Not the same market.

Just want a car that looks as good as the Stang and can whip cars 4x its own price tag. Base model obviously doesnt need to be this fast, but a factory tuned variant worth 150k wouldnt hurt would it? Ford has nothing in this category unfortunately. . Maybe the last time it did, was the xy gtho.

mik · 14-04-2015, 03:24 PM

look how close that philthy hyundai looking thing is to the sexy looking mustang ...... the ordacity !!!

sprint347dave · 14-04-2015, 03:29 PM

it doesn't make me want to take a 2nd look.

Wretched · 14-04-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Just want a car that looks as good as the Stang and can whip cars 4x its own price tag. Base model obviously doesnt need to be this fast, but a factory tuned variant worth 150k wouldnt hurt would it? Ford has nothing in this category unfortunately. . Maybe the last time it did, was the xy gtho.

Isn't the GT350R good enough? Again no need to go after the GTR.
Ford have the GT for supercar performance. Mustang is not a supercar.
Again, who would spend $150k on a Mustang to justify such a car?

Now do you mean Ford AU or Ford in general?
Ford global have had many cars out there, the Cobra R, the GT, GT40, pretty much any RS car and of course the new GT coming out. Who says there is no halo car?
Ford AU? GTF, XR8, F6? Not going to be able to compete with a GTR, you have to get that out of your head straight away.

Phase 3 was fast as a saloon car for its time, just about every performance Ford Falcon now is better in every measureable way.

Mr Brooksy · 14-04-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

look how close that philthy hyundai looking thing is to the sexy looking mustang ...... the ordacity !!!

Haha, he is a long way away from the rear of the stang compared to normal driving here! I could take pics and video clips of road (umm) 'use' that would make your hair stand on end! Actually just for fun one day I might just do that...

Did anyone notice the driver in the little hatch next to it having a look? The significance of that is simple. Chinese don't look anywhere other than 12o'clock (Dead ahead) EVER! Even when merging onto a freeway or turning off a side Road onto a main road!

chopstar87 · 14-04-2015, 07:48 PM

I have just came back from a trip over in the states.. photos don't do the mustang justice. it looks even better in person, especially the GT models!

Can't Wait to have them on the roads here that's for sure... this thing alone will create interest in the ford brand!

Looks brilliant as drop top as well!

fgpsi · 14-04-2015, 07:53 PM

You can't see that It's an exact Chinese replica?

mcnews · 14-04-2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chopstar87

I have just came back from a trip over in the states.. photos don't do the mustang justice. it looks even better in person, especially the GT models!

Can't Wait to have them on the roads here that's for sure... this thing alone will create interest in the ford brand!

Looks brilliant as drop top as well!

Over there 18 months ago, so it would have been previous model? The soft-top was by far the looker, and I am not into soft tops, the hardtop just looked a bit feminine really. Like you say you can't tell in pics, as the previous hardtop was just so girly in the flesh, but the ragtop really very nice. Look forward to seeing the new one in the flesh.

malazn mafia · 14-04-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

You can't see that It's an exact Chinese replica?

you can never be too careful these days

Motorbreath310 · 15-04-2015, 06:03 PM

An importer/dealer has had them here in NZ for a few months. All LHD;

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-810053389.htm

I've only seen them while driving past the yard - I don't think bright colours suit them.

BPXR6T · 15-04-2015, 06:08 PM

Seen it on the road in Hawaii in December last year. I WANT one.

qdda5 · 15-04-2015, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorbreath310

An importer/dealer has had them here in NZ for a few months. All LHD;

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-810053389.htm

I've only seen them while driving past the yard - I don't think bright colours suit them.

Why would you bother. ?? Overpriced and Lhd. Doesn't make sense.

GTP-814 · 15-04-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by qdda5

Why would you bother. ?? Overpriced and Lhd. Doesn't make sense.

I bet those dealers with LHS stock must be hurting

STINKY NINJA · 15-04-2015, 08:37 PM

I would never give up 4 doors for that.

mik · 15-04-2015, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by STINKY NINJA

I would never give up 4 doors for that.

once you see one in the flesh , you might weaken ;).

2011G6E · 16-04-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

I am sure given the same budget they could, but who would pay USD150k+ for a Mustang?

Who would?
The same idiots who are ecstatic about big Dodge Rams coming here soon which will start selling at $120,000 when the same damn thing in the USA is lucky to crack $35,000...

DrSnooper · 16-04-2015, 03:38 PM

I'm heading to Dallas next week and intend to pop into a dealership to check them out

2011G6E · 16-04-2015, 03:44 PM

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I'm heading to Dallas next week and intend to pop into a dealership to check them out

Just don't look at the price tags compared to what we'll be paying or you'll start crying...

**FairmontGS** · 16-04-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by STINKY NINJA

I would never give up 4 doors for that.

Real muscle cars only have 2 doors!!

Buntz · 19-04-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by qdda5

Bring it on. I'm ready. Long time coming but not long now. No interest in the Fgx. This is new- fresh and different. Not boring and dated.

That's a shame. I've always been a Falcon man... my loyalty to the blue dies with it.

But I will always hate GM, and never buy one.

Adamz Ghia · 19-04-2015, 11:36 PM

I used to hate GM... when I was in high school. Now I just hate broccoli...

falconnut · 20-04-2015, 11:24 AM

cant wait till the market is flooded with these in 15 years maybe i can get one them...

malazn mafia · 20-04-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by falconnut

cant wait till the market is flooded with these in 15 years maybe i can get one them...

That will be a sad sight. At the moment owning a Mustang is almost as good as a Ferrari or Lamborghini, exclusive. To picture all the clapped out, riced out or worn out examples that will be roaming the streets in a few years