New '05 Mustang article at AW

[NFS4]

Looking Like A Fast Machine: The 2005 Mustang is mighty fine, we think

 

[Analog]

Retro, yet modern.

 

[NFS4]

I think it looks cool as hell in the side view pic, but looks like ass in all the other pictures.

 

[SWScorch]

Damn sweet looking vehicle.... It definitely cannot be mistaken for anything else. Interior is ugly though.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Damn I still hate the headlights - the rounded enclosures in the grill look ugly and out of place.

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

It looked pretty nice at the auto show.. much better than I expected after looking at the pics beforehand. That said I'd never own one.

 

[BigSmooth]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Damn I still hate the headlights - the rounded enclosures in the grill look ugly and out of place.

I'm guessing you'll be able to delete the grille-mounted lamps from the GT version, since the V6 does not have them.

 

[maziwanka]

i cant wait for the cobra model to come out...

 

[Fausto]

Still with the live rear axle?

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: BigSmooth

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Damn I still hate the headlights - the rounded enclosures in the grill look ugly and out of place.

I'm guessing you'll be able to delete the grille-mounted lamps from the GT version, since the V6 does not have them.

Thanks for the info. Definitely looks nicer without them. I wonder how it would look with fog lamps directly below the regular headlights.


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[CraigRT]

I like it actually... can't say Id willingly buy one, but it looks good.

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: Fausto
Still with the live rear axle?

They mention this in the article, and honestly I agree with them given the performance and the price. I prefer a live rear in a car like this.

I really think if I lived somewhere other than the north east I might buy one....

 

[JulesMaximus]

I think the '05 Mustang looks really nice. I would buy one if I didn't have a family. 300hp out of the GT sounds like it will be a good performer. I've owned two late model Mustang GTs (5spd) in the past and both were great cars. Fun to drive, powerful (well, moderately powerful) and reliable.

Still, the car I lust after is the Nissan 350Z...I would have to have 3 cars to own this one though.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Fausto
Still with the live rear axle?

The Cobra will get IRS.

I think the B-pillar is way too chunky, but otherwise this is a pleasant blend of retro and modern design.