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Old 09-20-2014, 07:48 PM   #1
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2015 Mustang

Anyone up to speed on these cars? When do they come out?
I was reading about them on fox news website. Although I don't think I am going to buy another stang, these seem really sweet
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:34 AM   #2
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They just started building them. The first magazine road tests came out on the 17th.

For about a year I have seen reports that the new Mustang was going to be up to 300 pounds lighter than the 2014. This is my take after reading 4 of the first road tests:

The GT is actually almost 200 pounds heavier than the 2014 (what a porker).
Even with 435 HP the GT runs about like a 2014, CD test(0-60:4.2sec/1/4 mile:12.7).
The GT with the performance pack stops well (107ft from 60) 3 ft shorter than the 2014.
Of course with IRS it handles and rides better.
They improved the price tag....fully loaded Premium GT over 45K.

I may start looking for a PP, Glass roof, Premium, 2013-14 GT.
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Old 09-21-2014, 04:32 PM   #3
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Yeah, I was shocked at the price point. I do like the looks, the tech improvements ( launch control, factory line lock, etc)
I am interested to see what becomes of the new 2.3 turbo model
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Old 09-21-2014, 08:55 PM   #4
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I am interested to see what becomes of the new 2.3 turbo model
Me too!
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Old 09-26-2014, 05:10 PM   #5
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I love the power numbers and options on them, but I'm on the fence as far as the looks are concerned.
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Old 11-11-2014, 01:10 PM   #6
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Saw several of these new 2015's at SEMA. I didn't drive/ride in one, but friend of mine is with a media company and drove each model. Said the interior is amazing...much better than the previous car (which I thought had a nice interior). He also said the 2.3 turbo is fantastic, but he recommends the auto because it feels faster with the torque converter being in a sweet spot right off idle... the stick shift version felt weak down low and needed some RPM to get into boost.
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Old 11-11-2014, 09:10 PM   #7
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saw the "small" motor at BG NMRA finals in Kentucky...and it looked awesome!!!
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Old 01-17-2015, 07:15 AM   #8
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So, one of my coworkers had a v6 model as a rental while I was in Tulsa this week. I didn't get to ride or drive it, but the interior has a major wow factor!!
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I stopped at Sunny King a couple of weeks ago and TRIED to look at a V6 one they had, but didn't get a good look at the interior. It was already dark, and a young salesman appeared out of nowhere and started the sales pitch routine and asking a thousand questions about the Lightning.
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If you get a chance to drive one do it. While picking up some parts I asked my buddy who works in the parts dept if he could swing a test drive. We drove a 2015 automatic Gt and I was more than impressed with the overall performance of the car. I'd buy one today if they weren't high as giraffe nuts.
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