OH NO!! Ford ruined the Mustang!!!

The Fireman · 12-04-2002, 07:47 PM

Please will someone tell me this isn't what the 2005 stang will look like.

http://www.autoweek.com/weekart/2002...mustang380.jpg

http://www.autoweek.com/images_conte...n-stang002.jpg

These came from AutoWeek BTW, and I really hope they aren't real.

Dark_5.0 · 12-04-2002, 07:54 PM

If that is how they look I sure am glad I went ahead and bought an 01'.

I wouldnt care if that car ran 10's.It is butt ugly.

Yuck,

srv1 · 12-04-2002, 08:25 PM

that is just a prototype. Ford does read car forums and sees what people think. i honestly dont believe that is what the new 05 will look like exactly. you will see, the will make it cool. just like they did in 94 when some people thought they were huge and bulky and the same when they did it in 99 people thought it looked square with big wheel wells(i do believe that still with the stock ride height). it is just a phase. As long as it is not like the Mustang 2 phase, then i wouldnt worry.

StangFlyer · 12-04-2002, 08:51 PM

We will be letting everyone know about the new Pony car in early January. The Mustang Works will be at a special presentation that Bill Ford will be presenting/hosting for the Media. I believe the car will be there, and much of the presentation will be about the next generation Pony car.

The Deuce · 12-04-2002, 10:54 PM

Dan, you're making us jealous again......

Consider how much different the SN cars looked from that prtotype. I'd imagine about the same variation into the next production car.

jj_jonathon · 12-04-2002, 11:30 PM

they need to work on the rear end and make the car thinner...it looks like crap cuz the windshield is so bent backwards from how high the car is...why are they turning the mustang into a 4x4?

12-04-2002, 11:58 PM

I saw that picture the other day and was sooo frightened of the premis of the taurus engine for the v-6 and the ugly car and all. I decided to bite the bullit and go a bit wild...try my go at a Mach 1! Soooo....

if all goes according to Plan, I may have myself a beautiful White 2003 Mach 1 Mustang! Woo Hoo...We'll see how things pan out. Grabber1 has been assisting in my efforts and his VIN tracking capabilities are astounding! I highly recommed him! LOL..!

Thanks Grabber....I'll let you know what happens!

Jenn

bigred90gt · 12-05-2002, 12:11 AM

I realize that this is a rough prototype, but I think even this exact car would grow on everyone. If they change it up some, great. If they don't, fine. It's not too bad looking, in my opinion.
Caymon

Grabber1 · 12-05-2002, 01:18 AM

Glad to be of service Jane, I can't take all the credit. My man Skoozo at the registry has the vin stuff down to a science. Just happy to see the car go to a good home. Thanks for the props girl, and good luck!!!

jj_jonathon · 12-05-2002, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grabber1
03 Mach 1 Torch Red

you have a new mach 1?! i havent seen one out yet....anywhere...and the dealer here sells saleens...i know they started giving them out in november...tell me...how incredibly awesome is it? got any incredibly large pics of it? and may of them? ...you got me drooling...those things are works of art

...i want a shaker hood scoop system on my GT

- for the low low price of about a grand, it can be done!...heh

Grabber1 · 12-05-2002, 01:39 AM

Check out our site, it has all the pics of my car as well as all the others that are out just under my name in the forums there, 70MachCJ.
As for the ride, this thing is the single best Mustang that has ever come down the line, period! The power is unbelievable. Ford told a little white lie on the hp, cause this thing is going to give the 03 Cobra a run for its money! One of our members smoked a 98 Cobra tonight!! Just check out the registry, you will love these cars.

www.mach1registry.com

I also posted some here in the specialty mustangs section. Take care man!

Grabber1 · 12-05-2002, 01:41 AM

Heres the mw post with my pics. Enjoy!

http://forums.mustangworks.com/showt...threadid=31620

jj_jonathon · 12-05-2002, 01:46 AM

wow...i had no idea it had an option for black and mineral grey...i thoguht it only came in blue and red....

that right there is the single, only mustang i would EVER buy in a coupe....simply because they dont make em in convertable...so ill wait 6 years til my warrenty is up, put in a bullitt intake, add the shaker scoop system and neato!...hehe....i can buy one of those little black lips that attach to the air dam...i think i might..it adds that little extra much needed drop to the front...hrmmm....

....no you have me all hyper...lol...i love that car...very very nice..

...oh yea...and those rims are sweet....they were an option on the GTs for 2003...makes me wish id waited out for an 03 gt...sheesh

....

only thing they missed on the mach1 IMO is that they have the regular pony badging on the sides...i think it should say Mach 1 like the rear....but oh well...

ultraflo · 12-05-2002, 04:22 AM

I'm not impressed at all with the prototype. It's hideous, to say the very least. Of course, that is only my opinion.

It's hard to beat the looks/styling of the Fox body Mustang... they really had something there.

I think the Mach1 is sweet as well as the '03 Cobra... awesome machines!! I just don't think the Mustang should get any bigger than what it already is. They need to make it just a tad smaller.

I can't wait until Chevrolet brings back the *gulp* Camaro... I'm interested to see if they remedy the mistake they've been making with that car since 1970. It got uglier, and uglier, etc.

The Mustang seems to keep getting bigger and bigger.... you get the point.

[/rant]

Long live the American Muscle Car ...this import stuff has gotten WAY outta hand, IMHO.

-Ryan

PKRWUD · 12-05-2002, 06:34 AM

Oh dear God.

The Mustang looks better now than it has since 1970 (IMHO). Why the hell would they want to ruin it like that??? I have to hope (and pray?) that the crap in those pictures is nothing more than some college kid, with rice in his veins, design and engineering class final project.

Take care,
~Chris

302 LX Eric · 12-05-2002, 09:01 AM

/zipping up the 3 layer, ultra high tech flame suit/

I kind of like the lines of the car - not exactly what they've got going on in the pic, but maybe a little 'thinner' with similar lines. I definitely do not like the back - way too 'fat' or 'bulky'; reminds me of the big butt on the newer Corvettes.

Now go ahead and tell me I'm a nut, I'm a big boy!

E

ultraflo · 12-05-2002, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 302 LX Eric
Now go ahead and tell me I'm a nut, I'm a big boy!

....you're a nut, big boy.

-Ryan

ultraflo · 12-05-2002, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
Oh dear God.

Why the hell would they want to ruin it like that???

That's a question that's been haunting me since I laid eyes upon those 'prototype' pictures... the damn thing looks like a BMW, or some other type of imported crap.

Not impressed....

...not even a little bit.

daveGT · 12-05-2002, 01:15 PM

It's hard to make a judgement from a small picture like this. Cars always look different in real life. I didn't like the '99 up style when I first saw the pics - hated it. But now, it's my favorite body style.

I kind of like the above pic. I think it's a good start.

Dark_5.0 · 12-05-2002, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grabber1
Check out our site, it has all the pics of my car as well as all the others that are out just under my name in the forums there, 70MachCJ.
As for the ride, this thing is the single best Mustang that has ever come down the line, period! The power is unbelievable. Ford told a little white lie on the hp, cause this thing is going to give the 03 Cobra a run for its money! One of our members smoked a 98 Cobra tonight!! Just check out the registry, you will love these cars.

www.mach1registry.com

I also posted some here in the specialty mustangs section. Take care man!

You couldnt be more wrong, I have already beaten a 03' mach 1 in my 01' cobra with 320hp and 317tq.

A guy that works up the street from me has one. They are on par with a 99-01 cobra.

But no where near a 03' cobra.

There trap speed is 105-108 and the new cobra are hitting 115.

Later.

12-04-2002, 07:47 PM	#1
The Fireman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ford Country which is in Virginia Posts: 287	OH NO!! Ford ruined the Mustang!!! Please will someone tell me this isn't what the 2005 stang will look like. http://www.autoweek.com/weekart/2002...mustang380.jpg http://www.autoweek.com/images_conte...n-stang002.jpg These came from AutoWeek BTW, and I really hope they aren't real. __________________ "Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire. The wheels of his Mustang exploding onto the highway like a slug from a 45." The car that should've got crused.

12-04-2002, 07:54 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	If that is how they look I sure am glad I went ahead and bought an 01'. I wouldnt care if that car ran 10's.It is butt ugly. Yuck, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

12-04-2002, 08:25 PM	#3
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	that is just a prototype. Ford does read car forums and sees what people think. i honestly dont believe that is what the new 05 will look like exactly. you will see, the will make it cool. just like they did in 94 when some people thought they were huge and bulky and the same when they did it in 99 people thought it looked square with big wheel wells(i do believe that still with the stock ride height). it is just a phase. As long as it is not like the Mustang 2 phase, then i wouldnt worry. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

12-04-2002, 08:51 PM	#4
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	We will be letting everyone know about the new Pony car in early January. The Mustang Works will be at a special presentation that Bill Ford will be presenting/hosting for the Media. I believe the car will be there, and much of the presentation will be about the next generation Pony car. __________________ StangFlyer 1991 Mustang GT - Supercharged 377 Stroker 2000 Ford Lightning - Project Lightning Hauler Media Center Gallery - View my member photos

12-04-2002, 10:54 PM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Dan, you're making us jealous again...... Consider how much different the SN cars looked from that prtotype. I'd imagine about the same variation into the next production car. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-04-2002, 11:30 PM	#6
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	they need to work on the rear end and make the car thinner...it looks like crap cuz the windshield is so bent backwards from how high the car is...why are they turning the mustang into a 4x4? __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

12-04-2002, 11:58 PM	#7
Janeofalltrades Guest Posts: n/a	See. That's why I'm trying for Mach! I saw that picture the other day and was sooo frightened of the premis of the taurus engine for the v-6 and the ugly car and all. I decided to bite the bullit and go a bit wild...try my go at a Mach 1! Soooo.... if all goes according to Plan, I may have myself a beautiful White 2003 Mach 1 Mustang! Woo Hoo...We'll see how things pan out. Grabber1 has been assisting in my efforts and his VIN tracking capabilities are astounding! I highly recommed him! LOL..! Thanks Grabber....I'll let you know what happens! Jenn

12-05-2002, 12:11 AM	#8
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I realize that this is a rough prototype, but I think even this exact car would grow on everyone. If they change it up some, great. If they don't, fine. It's not too bad looking, in my opinion. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

12-05-2002, 01:18 AM	#9
Grabber1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NE Georgia Posts: 37	Glad to be of service Jane, I can't take all the credit. My man Skoozo at the registry has the vin stuff down to a science. Just happy to see the car go to a good home. Thanks for the props girl, and good luck!!! __________________ 66 Coupe SignalFlare Red 289 4V 70 Mach 1 Grabber Green 428CJ 02 F150 Flareside Black FX4 5.4L 03 Mach 1 Torch Red 4.6L DOHC

12-05-2002, 01:39 AM	#11
Grabber1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NE Georgia Posts: 37	Check out our site, it has all the pics of my car as well as all the others that are out just under my name in the forums there, 70MachCJ. As for the ride, this thing is the single best Mustang that has ever come down the line, period! The power is unbelievable. Ford told a little white lie on the hp, cause this thing is going to give the 03 Cobra a run for its money! One of our members smoked a 98 Cobra tonight!! Just check out the registry, you will love these cars. www.mach1registry.com I also posted some here in the specialty mustangs section. Take care man! __________________ 66 Coupe SignalFlare Red 289 4V 70 Mach 1 Grabber Green 428CJ 02 F150 Flareside Black FX4 5.4L 03 Mach 1 Torch Red 4.6L DOHC

12-05-2002, 01:41 AM	#12
Grabber1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NE Georgia Posts: 37	Heres the mw post with my pics. Enjoy! http://forums.mustangworks.com/showt...threadid=31620 __________________ 66 Coupe SignalFlare Red 289 4V 70 Mach 1 Grabber Green 428CJ 02 F150 Flareside Black FX4 5.4L 03 Mach 1 Torch Red 4.6L DOHC

12-05-2002, 01:46 AM	#13
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	wow...i had no idea it had an option for black and mineral grey...i thoguht it only came in blue and red.... that right there is the single, only mustang i would EVER buy in a coupe....simply because they dont make em in convertable...so ill wait 6 years til my warrenty is up, put in a bullitt intake, add the shaker scoop system and neato!...hehe....i can buy one of those little black lips that attach to the air dam...i think i might..it adds that little extra much needed drop to the front...hrmmm........no you have me all hyper...lol...i love that car...very very nice.. ...oh yea...and those rims are sweet....they were an option on the GTs for 2003...makes me wish id waited out for an 03 gt...sheesh .... only thing they missed on the mach1 IMO is that they have the regular pony badging on the sides...i think it should say Mach 1 like the rear....but oh well... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

12-05-2002, 04:22 AM	#14
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	critic I'm not impressed at all with the prototype. It's hideous, to say the very least. Of course, that is only my opinion. It's hard to beat the looks/styling of the Fox body Mustang... they really had something there. I think the Mach1 is sweet as well as the '03 Cobra... awesome machines!! I just don't think the Mustang should get any bigger than what it already is. They need to make it just a tad smaller. I can't wait until Chevrolet brings back the gulp Camaro... I'm interested to see if they remedy the mistake they've been making with that car since 1970. It got uglier, and uglier, etc. The Mustang seems to keep getting bigger and bigger.... you get the point. [/rant] Long live the American Muscle Car ...this import stuff has gotten WAY outta hand, IMHO. -Ryan __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

12-05-2002, 06:34 AM	#15
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Oh dear God. The Mustang looks better now than it has since 1970 (IMHO). Why the hell would they want to ruin it like that??? I have to hope (and pray?) that the crap in those pictures is nothing more than some college kid, with rice in his veins, design and engineering class final project. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-05-2002, 09:01 AM	#16
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	/zipping up the 3 layer, ultra high tech flame suit/ I kind of like the lines of the car - not exactly what they've got going on in the pic, but maybe a little 'thinner' with similar lines. I definitely do not like the back - way too 'fat' or 'bulky'; reminds me of the big butt on the newer Corvettes. Now go ahead and tell me I'm a nut, I'm a big boy! E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

12-05-2002, 01:15 PM	#19
daveGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sarcoxie, MO, USA Posts: 80	It's hard to make a judgement from a small picture like this. Cars always look different in real life. I didn't like the '99 up style when I first saw the pics - hated it. But now, it's my favorite body style. I kind of like the above pic. I think it's a good start. __________________ '99 Cobra Red, stock so far, except for Steeda Tri-ax, Bassani X pipe, Recaro seats, and tint. '94 Lightning: White, stock except 50 series Flowmasters '99 GT (wife's): Chrome yellow, stock with some pretty slick "flame" pinstripes!

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