Comments on: More GT500 pricing woes: now “below $50,000″? http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:10:06 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-39575 1c3d0g Fri, 19 May 2006 14:11:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-39575 Greg, you have a problem with Ford articles? :-/ Greg, you have a problem with Ford articles? :-/

]]> By: Tony Brown http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-39520 Tony Brown Fri, 19 May 2006 13:59:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-39520 #13 a mustang never has been a muscle car, its called a pony car. #13 a mustang never has been a muscle car, its called a pony car.

]]> By: Ed http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-39309 Ed Fri, 19 May 2006 12:49:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-39309 I've owned two Mustang GTs (1998 and 2001). I put over 50K hard miles in each of them (the '01 spent some time at the track in driving schools). The only trouble I had was the driver's window came out of alignment on the '98. Good workmanship? Nope. Great chassis dynamics? Nope. Refined? Nope. Reliable? You bet. I used and abused both of them and they never complained. The majority of the people who knock Ford do it because they have some irrational hatred towards American cars. I'm now driving an '04 TL 6 speed. Good car but I've had multiple trips to the dealer for non-functioning windows (they tend to get stuck in the down position), power mirrors stopped working when the car had less than 5K miles, more rattles than I can count now (49K miles) and endless issues with the front end vibrating when the outside temperature drops below 60 degrees. I still like my TL, the engine is perfect and the 6 speed shifts beautifully but it has been less reliable than either of my Mustangs. I’ve owned two Mustang GTs (1998 and 2001). I put over 50K hard miles in each of them (the ‘01 spent some time at the track in driving schools). The only trouble I had was the driver’s window came out of alignment on the ‘98. Good workmanship? Nope. Great chassis dynamics? Nope. Refined? Nope. Reliable? You bet. I used and abused both of them and they never complained. The majority of the people who knock Ford do it because they have some irrational hatred towards American cars.

I’m now driving an ‘04 TL 6 speed. Good car but I’ve had multiple trips to the dealer for non-functioning windows (they tend to get stuck in the down position), power mirrors stopped working when the car had less than 5K miles, more rattles than I can count now (49K miles) and endless issues with the front end vibrating when the outside temperature drops below 60 degrees. I still like my TL, the engine is perfect and the 6 speed shifts beautifully but it has been less reliable than either of my Mustangs.

]]> By: digitalzombie http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38912 digitalzombie Fri, 19 May 2006 08:49:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38912 15 we only read the bad news buddy. lol. 15 we only read the bad news buddy. lol.

]]> By: na http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38889 na Fri, 19 May 2006 07:35:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38889 none none

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38861 Anonymous Fri, 19 May 2006 06:21:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38861 Sorry, that last comment was directed at #14, not #13. Sorry, that last comment was directed at #14, not #13.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38857 Anonymous Fri, 19 May 2006 06:16:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38857 If some of you just want to complain about Ford on here, why even read anything about Ford at all? Don't you consider that a waist of time to read about what some of you seem to consider "garbage?" As for the GT500 being a "disappointment" when it comes out, the previous model Cobras were far from a disappointment. They could compete with Corvettes. Now, the GT500 is made by SVT AND Carroll Shelby. I think it will be far from a disappointment. Anyway, how many of you have cars that have over 500 horsepower and suspension that's been modified by people with racing experience? As for "dime a dozen" Mustangs, can you really blame Ford for taking advantage of a car that they have had success with? Seems to me that they made a car that appeals to a lot of people. GT and SVT Mustangs for performance enthusiasts, and 6 cylinder Mustangs for the average Joe. Heaven forbid that the range of models appeals to a broad range of people. As for #13, have you payed any attention to how many Mustangs have sold? Mustang sales exceeded Ford's expectations. Sounds like this "muscle car" isn't doing so bad. If some of you just want to complain about Ford on here, why even read anything about Ford at all? Don’t you consider that a waist of time to read about what some of you seem to consider “garbage?” As for the GT500 being a “disappointment” when it comes out, the previous model Cobras were far from a disappointment. They could compete with Corvettes. Now, the GT500 is made by SVT AND Carroll Shelby. I think it will be far from a disappointment. Anyway, how many of you have cars that have over 500 horsepower and suspension that’s been modified by people with racing experience? As for “dime a dozen” Mustangs, can you really blame Ford for taking advantage of a car that they have had success with? Seems to me that they made a car that appeals to a lot of people. GT and SVT Mustangs for performance enthusiasts, and 6 cylinder Mustangs for the average Joe. Heaven forbid that the range of models appeals to a broad range of people. As for #13, have you payed any attention to how many Mustangs have sold? Mustang sales exceeded Ford’s expectations. Sounds like this “muscle car” isn’t doing so bad.

]]> By: VDub http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38851 VDub Fri, 19 May 2006 05:52:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38851 I think the big three should really let the muscle car stuff go and focus more on a car that appeal to a broader range of customers not just muscle car enthusiast. I think the big three should really let the muscle car stuff go and focus more on a car that appeal to a broader range of customers not just muscle car enthusiast.

]]> By: tim http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38799 tim Fri, 19 May 2006 03:48:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38799 mustang this and mustang that, ........ like its the only car built, what you dont know is. . . . .you were just suckered into whats not there, as for style yeah looks nice , but. . . . . .wouild some of you (kid adults ) out there grow up and get off the act, this car again is nice , but as far as i see over the years America was brainwashed PERIOD!!!! Chrysler came out with the first ( muscle) car Barracuda BEFORE the (great ) mustang hit the streets , i mean im sure my info correct BUT correct me if im wrong, STILL . . mustang . . . . a dime a dozen and it doesnt turn my head and some that i know, LET IT GO !!! and to some of you .. . . . . . .GROW UP!!!!! mustang this and mustang that, …….. like its the only car built, what you dont know is. . . . .you were just suckered into whats not there, as for style yeah looks nice , but. . . . . .wouild some of you (kid adults ) out there grow up and get off the act, this car again is nice , but as far as i see over the years America was brainwashed PERIOD!!!! Chrysler came out with the first ( muscle) car Barracuda BEFORE the (great ) mustang hit the streets , i mean im sure my info correct BUT correct me if im wrong, STILL . . mustang . . . . a dime a dozen and it doesnt turn my head and some that i know, LET IT GO !!! and to some of you .. . . . . . .GROW UP!!!!!

]]> By: Steve http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38667 Steve Fri, 19 May 2006 02:39:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38667 By “no obvious disdinction� I’m assuming that you’re ignoring the various distinctions put forth by the modified interior, new front end, GT500 badge work and the increased engine output.

]]> By: Greg http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38630 Greg Fri, 19 May 2006 02:21:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38630 I wonder who is getting paid for printing these Ford articles every other day???????????? I wonder who is getting paid for printing these Ford articles every other day????????????

]]> By: Thing2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38590 Thing2 Fri, 19 May 2006 02:10:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38590 Prices for everything is based on how much they have to sell and what people will pay. I'm surprised people are willing to pay so much for a version of a $25,000 car that has no obvious disdinction from the cheaper model... Prices for everything is based on how much they have to sell and what people will pay. I’m surprised people are willing to pay so much for a version of a $25,000 car that has no obvious disdinction from the cheaper model…

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38389 Brian Fri, 19 May 2006 00:52:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38389 #5 Have you actually seen a Ford GT. Maybe they have great performance potential, but what does that do for you if you can't be sure whether or not the chassis is going to snap when driving at its limits, nevermind the fact the body panels don't line up and numerous have been purchased back by ford due to quality issues. #5 Have you actually seen a Ford GT. Maybe they have great performance potential, but what does that do for you if you can’t be sure whether or not the chassis is going to snap when driving at its limits, nevermind the fact the body panels don’t line up and numerous have been purchased back by ford due to quality issues.

]]> By: BAMF http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38317 BAMF Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38317 I agree with you anonymous, but I hear the Fusion sucks in crash tests. If that weren't important, I'd agree that its a more than decent car. I agree with you anonymous, but I hear the Fusion sucks in crash tests. If that weren’t important, I’d agree that its a more than decent car.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38273 anonymous Thu, 18 May 2006 23:36:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38273 What a bunch of fuddy duddies. The Mustang GT is a nice car. The GT(40) is an amazing car, and while the Fusion may not be anywhere near a Camry or Accord it isn't a bad car by any stretch. Admidditenly the Focus needs to catch up to it's European counterpart, and the SUV's are getting old and annoying. What a bunch of fuddy duddies. The Mustang GT is a nice car. The GT(40) is an amazing car, and while the Fusion may not be anywhere near a Camry or Accord it isn’t a bad car by any stretch. Admidditenly the Focus needs to catch up to it’s European counterpart, and the SUV’s are getting old and annoying.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38232 Anonymous Thu, 18 May 2006 23:22:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38232 yeah this bold moves advertising campaign is said to be prognosticating ford's great future ahead of them, well it would be nice if they came out with something decent. the mustang concept was soooo nice, when the production model came out i was very disappointed. i also thought the fusion would be a nice car, it sucks. if the mustang gt500 is priced the same as a corvette then i would be even more disappointed. make your decisions ford, nobody like waiting.. yeah this bold moves advertising campaign is said to be prognosticating ford’s great future ahead of them, well it would be nice if they came out with something decent. the mustang concept was soooo nice, when the production model came out i was very disappointed. i also thought the fusion would be a nice car, it sucks. if the mustang gt500 is priced the same as a corvette then i would be even more disappointed. make your decisions ford, nobody like waiting..

]]> By: Brian http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38174 Brian Thu, 18 May 2006 23:07:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38174 we all know it will be a disappointment when it finally comes out just like everything else from ford lately. we all know it will be a disappointment when it finally comes out just like everything else from ford lately.

]]> By: Scootness http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38032 Scootness Thu, 18 May 2006 22:22:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38032 Exactly! Why speculate and get everyone all worked up? Must be a slow news day. Exactly! Why speculate and get everyone all worked up? Must be a slow news day.

]]> By: BAMF http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-38024 BAMF Thu, 18 May 2006 22:21:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-38024 nice, asher. nice, asher.

]]> By: Asher http://www.leftlanenews.com/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000.html/comment-page-1#comment-37989 Asher Thu, 18 May 2006 22:09:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/more-gt500-pricing-woes-now-below-50000/#comment-37989 Below 40k is still below 50k. Below 40k is still below 50k.

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