[!Aznboi128]

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Here's a short and sweet review of Tofu1413's mustang, it's fast, and it's loud. But let us see what else it can do. The example we have here is basically the top of the line, it's the GT with trackpack but no Recaros.

http://i.imgur.com/YCGXZDf.jpg

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The star of the 2016 Mustang is the new Coyote V8 making 435 horses and 400 torque this motor or is it the new independent rear suspension? This brand new Mustang has revolutionized the Mustang name, no more beam axle in the back or leaf springs, with the independent rear suspension this new GT drives as nice as it sits in the driveway. Way out in the front underneath the long hood sits the new 5.0 with a relatively high compression ratio of 11:1, mated to the engine is a 6-speed controlled by a somewhat clunky shifter. In the back sitting in between the independent suspension is a Torsen 3.73 rear end providing traction to both rear wheels, and yes it can do amazing burnouts.

http://i.imgur.com/qeXgHHe.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/yntwV73.jpg

Let's talk about how it drives. The Mustang's ride is soft and compliant driving it around town the car is able to provide its passengers a next level of comfort. This car doesn't have the optional Recaros but it does retain the heated and cooled seat option and for both hot summer days as well as cold winter months, it was magical. The seats are supportive without being heavily bolstered. The base cushion is relativity flat but it made getting in and out of the Mustang much easier than expected. The steering isn't as big as previous Mustangs but still a relatively large unit but it does have a multitude of different buttons on it to control Ford's Sync system, cruise control, and the multifunction display. I wasn't able to drive the car aggressively or far but even with the short drive, I was able to point the nose exactly where I needed it. The steering wheel was communicative giving precise feedback even though it was an electric system, best part the steering is adjustable independently of the "sport" modes. On comfort, the steering was easy to turn and made commute easy. With a flip of a toggle switch on the centre console, you'll be able to easily change it to "sport" where the feel stiffens up and makes it a bit harder to turn and more feel gets transmitted back to the driver's hands.

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Inside the Mustang, Ford has updated the Sync system and now it's the 3rd iteration. The old system that you use to know and hate is gone, in Sync 3 the system is much more responsive. With every touch, it actually goes go where you want it to go. The menu is easy to navigate and the maps looks like it was created this year. Nothing inside this cabin is out of place, at the centre of the Dash there're a couple of gauges to show Oil pressure and Vaccum. If equipped with the EcoBoost it would be a boost gauge. In the centre of the cluster, there's a little LCD display that goes through some of the cars features and active gauges. Yes, Line lock is an option but no I didn't try it as I'm sure would have been thrilled to have bald tires when I return his car. Voice control has always been an opportunity for any manufacturer, but in SYNC it was actually okay. I was able to switch from radio station to XM and to USB with ease. The voice recognition was able to hear me relatively well with very few errors. Just below the big display sits the HVAC controls. Temperatures are controlled via metal looking toggle switch and the rest have clearly labeled buttons. After having a clear look at the interior it's also very clear that this mustang is built for both left and right-hand driver markets as the dash is symmetrical so the passenger side has a sizeable big slab of plastic with a raised cowl where the instruments would sit. With the car's high sills and high dash, shorter drivers or passengers might have a difficult time looking out the car. Luckily going backwards is aided by a camera mounted just beneath the lip edge so backing up isn't as big of a chore.

http://i.imgur.com/XGmAGJC.jpg

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Other little odds and ends that Alex added were the Roush intake and exhaust which gives the mustang a very nice burble. This is evident when going through an underground parking lot in which the exhaust might have been just a tad loud as slowly going through the lot it was capable of setting off car alarms. Nevertheless, the Mustang has matured throughout the years. The 2016 model we have here is a great example that Mustangs are capable and great for daily and weeked fun.

http://i.imgur.com/SJFWSqg.jpg

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there's indicators on the hood! a 2016 exclusive!

[Mancini]

I'm a big fan of this Mustang. Ford has really stepped up.

[underscore]

Looks pretty nice, but does it really say ground speed in the cluster?

[mr00jimbo]

Sweet!. I have the exact same car and love it. It does say ground speed, yes.

I love the hood mounted turn signals for some reason. You can only see the drivers side one but I love to watch it at night.

[GIZZ]

I really like the styling of the new mustang. Out of the box they are decently quick too.

I swear half the new mustangs I see are driven by girls, and a few young Asian girls. Anybody notice this?

If it had a couple hundred more hp and a girl beat me at a stoplight I think I'd have to sell my ride.

[european]

^
yea same, when these came out I thought they looked pretty good

[tofu1413]

seen mostly fobs driving this car so far, in their ecoboost ones.

a few girls now and then rocking a white or red one.



The interior was a bit of a retro homage to the original 64' mustang (which says on the plaque "since 1964) and a bit of the P51D Mustang fighter of WWII (toggle switches and the whole "ground speed thing" )


its a neat car. a bit retro yet very modern itself. The handling dynamics are surprisingly good... more throttle means more rotation! :lawl:







and aznboi128 was nice enough not to try out the line lock feature............. :troll:

[!Aznboi128]

I'm a big fan of this Mustang. Ford has really stepped up.

The interior quality is top notch, comparing to the older models is like 90s honda vs today's honda

Looks pretty nice, but does it really say ground speed in the cluster?

haha Yea, I found this one kinda weird but it's different and I like a little Zing.

Sweet!. I have the exact same car and love it. It does say ground speed, yes.

I love the hood mounted turn signals for some reason. You can only see the drivers side one but I love to watch it at night.

This is true, the passenger side is only visible by the passenger if he/she is tall enough


seen mostly fobs driving this car so far, in their ecoboost ones.

a few girls now and then rocking a white or red one.



The interior was a bit of a retro homage to the original 64' mustang (which says on the plaque "since 1964) and a bit of the P51D Mustang fighter of WWII (toggle switches and the whole "ground speed thing" )


its a neat car. a bit retro yet very modern itself. The handling dynamics are surprisingly good... more throttle means more rotation! :lawl:







and aznboi128 was nice enough not to try out the line lock feature............. :troll:

that you know of.... Launch control on the other hand...

[Timpo]

Looks pretty nice, but does it really say ground speed in the cluster?

yea...so we need an ASI as well just like aircraft.

[Timpo]

I really like the styling of the new mustang. Out of the box they are decently quick too.

I swear half the new mustangs I see are driven by girls, and a few young Asian girls. Anybody notice this?

If it had a couple hundred more hp and a girl beat me at a stoplight I think I'd have to sell my ride.

Mustang is girls' car.
About half of Mustang buyers are females.

I don't know if Ford was specifically targeting female buyers, but it's a huge hit among girls/women.

http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150910/COPY/309119997/ford-mustang-is-a-hit-with-women-buyers
Why are over half of mustang owners women? (http://hubpages.com/autos/forum/44152/why-are-over-half-of-mustang-owners-women)
https://www.thestar.com/business/2015/09/08/women-take-shine-to-ford-mustang-worlds-top-selling-sports-car.html
Mustang Owner demographics - Ford Mustang Forum (http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2005-2010-mustang-gt-tech/320120-mustang-owner-demographics.html)

[Great68]

there's indicators on the hood! a 2016 exclusive!

I beg to differ :D

http://www.freedomcruisin.com/images/1_New_Hood_Turn_Signal_Lenses.jpg

[twitchyzero]

still can't get over the ugly/cheap looking taillight section
otherwise it looks and sounds amazing...love the vent turn signals
is the projected logo coming from the door-handles?

[!Aznboi128]

I beg to differ :D

http://www.freedomcruisin.com/images/1_New_Hood_Turn_Signal_Lenses.jpg
haha alright for this generation anyways

[Dragon-88]

Is Ford giving any good deals on these bad boys??

[thumper]

still can't get over the ugly/cheap looking taillight section
otherwise it looks and sounds amazing...love the vent turn signals
is the projected logo coming from the door-handles?

puddle lights from under the side mirrors.

Is Ford giving any good deals on these bad boys??

wait for year end discounts, employee pricing events, or costco $1000 rebates... and if are lucky, they may all end up getting a combination of them together like what happened to me with my old mustang and you save huge :thumbsup:

[brrrz]

Is Ford giving any good deals on these bad boys??

2016 Mustang GT
-6-Speed
-Recaro leather seats ($1,800)
-Navigation ($800)
-Performance package ($3,700)

$51,948 MSRP
-$7,448 discount
-$1,000 Costco
=$43,600

Id say $8,448 of total discounts are pretty good

[Timpo]

still can't get over the ugly/cheap looking taillight section
otherwise it looks and sounds amazing...love the vent turn signals
is the projected logo coming from the door-handles?

All modern muscle cars have cheap looking exterior compare to 1960s muscle cars mainly due to plastics.

[Timpo]

Actually, company called Retrobuilt fixed this issue.
They can be fitted on 2005-2013 Mustangs.

2013 GT 500 CARROLL SHELBY EDITION LICENSED BY RETROBUILT RETROBUILT (http://www.retrobuilt.com/)

BEFORE
http://mustangattitude.com/mustang/2006/2006_00011_01.jpg
http://mustangattitude.com/mustang/2005/2005_00007_02.jpg

AFTER
http://static.tumblr.com/e48dd9922fca0917f5c92cb24b1c96fd/gwfcd8v/dJ6nyj9cd/tumblr_static_c52bea184psggws4ko0o0wgwo.jpg
http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/750x422/quality/95/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/11/02-retrobuilt-1969-mustang-fastback-fd.jpg

[Speed2K]

2016 Mustang GT
-6-Speed
-Recaro leather seats ($1,800)
-Navigation ($800)
-Performance package ($3,700)

$51,948 MSRP
-$7,448 discount
-$1,000 Costco
=$43,600

Id say $8,448 of total discounts are pretty good

Wow, didn't realize there is such a good promo going on.

[tofu1413]

Wow, didn't realize there is such a good promo going on.

discount is one thing.... but the problem is getting hold of a specific car you are looking for.


when I picked mine up, the choices for 2016 performance packs w/ nav was already pretty thin on local BC inventory :heckno::heckno::heckno:

[MarkyMark]

Do the taillights still blink one after the other when you turn on the turn signal? I find that so damn cheesy.

[tofu1413]

Do the taillights still blink one after the other when you turn on the turn signal? I find that so damn cheesy.

yep sequential tail lights. kinda like a road sign light. kinda cool actually

[!Aznboi128]

Do the taillights still blink one after the other when you turn on the turn signal? I find that so damn cheesy.
The sequential lights are cool! I just wished they go through the sequence faster.

[thumper]

The sequential lights are cool! I just wished they go through the sequence faster.

audi is getting into it now too with their new dynamic led turn signals...

https://youtu.be/7-Pk8T_D_C0

[radioman]

That body line on the gas cap always cracks me up

[tofu1413]

yeah those panel gaps clearly state that this is a mass production car :lawl:

[J-Chow]

Just picked up a 2016 Mustang ecoboost fastback with ecoboost performance package today :)

Got an awesome trade in for my little 2012 Hyundai accent :fuckyea:

[mr00jimbo]

Pics! Pics!

[J-Chow]

Pick up next week :(

Will update!

[mr00jimbo]

What colour didja get it in?

[J-Chow]

Ebony White with black stripes.

It was a Demo Car (GM's assistant was driving), 4,000km.

I have the choice to remove the stripes if I don't like it, at no cost.....

[!Aznboi128]

I'm curious on how the ecoboost will stack up. I know it's quite a bit lighter at the nose and the power can be raised easily with some mods.

[tofu1413]

I'm curious on how the ecoboost will stack up. I know it's quite a bit lighter at the nose and the power can be raised easily with some mods.

+1


im curious how it feels with the lighter nose.

[J-Chow]

I never drove the GT model, so unfortunately I can't comment on that. I initially went to Chevrolet to test the Camaro, but when I sat in it, I couldn't get used to the low visibility and super tight cock pit setup lol...

Apparently COBB has accessports available, but I won't plan on modding it .......




yet.

[tofu1413]

I was looking at the new SS V8 camaro as well, but I didnt see a single one in the flesh at the show room.......


Im a bit hesitant to buy cars without sitting in the actual car and soaking it all in.


not to mention, a SS Camaro was close to 7k more...... along with year 1 of production of the new body....

I did drive an ATS with the turbo, and that car is a far superior driver's sedan than the current 3 series..... they weren't kidding when the engineers benchmarked the old E46!

[mr00jimbo]

I never drove the GT model, so unfortunately I can't comment on that. I initially went to Chevrolet to test the Camaro, but when I sat in it, I couldn't get used to the low visibility and super tight cock pit setup lol...

Apparently COBB has accessports available, but I won't plan on modding it .......




yet.

I went in to buy a 2015 Camaro SS. I thought people were exaggerating about the visibility. I got in and it felt like 30% of the windshield was missing. I'd be very nervous navigating that car in Vancouver.
Plus the salesman didn't want to order me the car I wanted and wanted to sell me what they had (no thank you).

Did you test the '16? If so, is it similar in visibility?

[thumper]

nothing has changed. the windshield header is so low i could not see the traffic lights above me :(

[mr00jimbo]

I guess you'd develop a pretty swole neck from ducking to see the lights though.

[tofu1413]

I went in to buy a 2015 Camaro SS. I thought people were exaggerating about the visibility. I got in and it felt like 30% of the windshield was missing. I'd be very nervous navigating that car in Vancouver.
Plus the salesman didn't want to order me the car I wanted and wanted to sell me what they had (no thank you).

Did you test the '16? If so, is it similar in visibility?



yeah i can barely see out of it. I already struggle to estimate how long the hood of the Mustang is......... and the camaro is worse.

[GS8]

I did drive an ATS with the turbo, and that car is a far superior driver's sedan than the current 3 series..... they weren't kidding when the engineers benchmarked the old E46!

Funny enough, Holden did this 10 years ago when they developed the VE Commodore (Pontiac G8).

They hired on a bunch of ex-BMW engineers who worked on the E39 & E60 cars. Then they bought a brand new 550, stripped it down, studied it and ended up with the VE Commodore which scored better than the BMW in all areas except interior quality. Most didn't care about that though since the car was $25,000 cheaper than its BMW equivalent.

But brand loyalty is brand loyalty and that can't be so easily scrubbed from the public eye.

ATS with 2.0T, 6M, and Trifecta tune :megusta:

On topic: Seeing a ton of new Mustangs on the street. Hell, seeing a lot of new Fords on the street. My brother bought a 2017 Fusion Sport. Didn't know anything about it till I drove it and read the spec sheet.

:sweetjesus:

[SSM_DC5]

I never drove the GT model, so unfortunately I can't comment on that. I initially went to Chevrolet to test the Camaro, but when I sat in it, I couldn't get used to the low visibility and super tight cock pit setup lol...

Apparently COBB has accessports available, but I won't plan on modding it .......




yet.

You might want to think twice about going with an AP. 2 months ago, they took away accesstuner from the average joe customer.
COBB Tuning ? Accesstuner Updates : Where did ATR Go!? (http://www.cobbtuning.com/accesstuner-updates-where-did-atr-go/)

[tofu1413]

as much as people dislike mustangs, but the new one is basically this:


http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/warframe/images/3/33/Zoolander-blogmutt-so-hot-right-now.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160405191140



was driving company car last night around town and saw more than a dozen within a span of two hours on the road.

The ecoboost mustang could be the "240sx" that we never got when you really think about it.... (huge engine bay, turbo 4 cylinder, rwd, stick, standard LSD)

[J-Chow]

Honestly, I never ever thought about owning an American car, less a mustang lol. I was always an import kinda guy and the euros were a little too pricey for me. That was until I started seeing the new stangs that caught my attention. Then I started reading the reviews, doing comparisons, and BAM.

Got myself one lol.

Now if only Ford could reduce the weight like they did with the Camaro....
I'm pretty sure few years down the road, they'll find some way to perform weight reduction and compete with the likes of the sti, GTI curb weights.

[kunoman1]

Mustang is girls' car.
About half of Mustang buyers are females.

I don't know if Ford was specifically targeting female buyers, but it's a huge hit among girls/women.

http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150910/COPY/309119997/ford-mustang-is-a-hit-with-women-buyers
Why are over half of mustang owners women? (http://hubpages.com/autos/forum/44152/why-are-over-half-of-mustang-owners-women)
https://www.thestar.com/business/2015/09/08/women-take-shine-to-ford-mustang-worlds-top-selling-sports-car.html
Mustang Owner demographics - Ford Mustang Forum (http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2005-2010-mustang-gt-tech/320120-mustang-owner-demographics.html)

The original mustang was the first car Ford specifically marketed towards the young female buyer

[mr00jimbo]

A lot of fun cars are considered "girl's cars". Like the MX-5 miata. But car guys know a smaller, lightweight car is great fun.

[tofu1413]

yeah less weight would be good.... there are quite a few heavy parts on the car.

[!Aznboi128]

Driving the mustang felt heavy but nothing a big dab with the right foot doesn't overcome.

[jasonturbo]

This is a bit OT, but I don't understand the GT350R hype when an extremely comparable car exists with a much lower price tag - The Z/28 Camaro.

You can buy two Z/28 Camaro's for the price of one GT350R.

[thumper]

Driving the mustang felt heavy but nothing a big dab with the right foot doesn't overcome.

... and that's when crowds of pedestrians run for the lives :lol

[bcuzracecarz]

This is a bit OT, but I don't understand the GT350R hype when an extremely comparable car exists with a much lower price tag - The Z/28 Camaro.

You can buy two Z/28 Camaro's for the price of one GT350R.

Dat square setup too

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/slow_clap_citizen_kane.gif

Although upon looking, didn't realize the R had 305s up front too. Hnggg

[Gucci Mane]

The original mustang was the first car Ford specifically marketed towards the young female buyer

Don't respond to timpo, he's a fucking idiot.

[brrrz]

Just picked up a 2016 Mustang ecoboost fastback with ecoboost performance package today :)

Got an awesome trade in for my little 2012 Hyundai accent :fuckyea:

You will love it. Iv been driving that car around for the last 2 weeks now. I averaged 7.8L/100kms driving to Seattle and I would say about 9.3 in the city. Not bad for 310hp/320tq. The car does run on regular gas and premium. Horsepower difference is 275hp (87) and 310 (93). So just remember that next time at the pump!

[mr00jimbo]

This is a bit OT, but I don't understand the GT350R hype when an extremely comparable car exists with a much lower price tag - The Z/28 Camaro.

You can buy two Z/28 Camaro's for the price of one GT350R.

US MSRP on the 2014 Z28 is 75,000 dollars.
US MSRP on GT350R is 63,495...

Now, that does NOT include the options and the insane dealer markup. But the Z28 is a LOT more expensive than people think.

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 vs. 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Head 2 Head Comparison (http://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/mustang/2016/2015-chevrolet-camaro-z28-vs-2016-ford-shelby-gt350r-mustang/)

[Gucci Mane]

i think jason's forgetting that when the z/28 was first released it also had a pretty retarded mark up..

[J-Chow]

You will love it. Iv been driving that car around for the last 2 weeks now. I averaged 7.8L/100kms driving to Seattle and I would say about 9.3 in the city. Not bad for 310hp/320tq. The car does run on regular gas and premium. Horsepower difference is 275hp (87) and 310 (93). So just remember that next time at the pump!

Nice. I read about the octane and hp thing online , but I was wondering what kind of numbers would I see if I put 91 octane instead of 93? I mean Ford produced the 310hp at 93 ..... so... Yea lol.

I really wanna get the stage 1 Cobb ap. $500 for 30hp and 60tq estimate increase ...can't go wrong with that.