2005 Mustang video with exhaust sound
#16
Originally posted by PaperTarget
LOL, which is why I think those who hate retro will be wrong about this one. There are cars that are "retro" looking that are still selling well past their "time". To understand why this one will sell well 5 years down the road you'd have to understand the Mustang community.
LOL, which is why I think those who hate retro will be wrong about this one. There are cars that are "retro" looking that are still selling well past their "time". To understand why this one will sell well 5 years down the road you'd have to understand the Mustang community.
And no, I do not understand the Mustang community.
#17
Almost ALL NEW CARS that are mass produced have a sales dip after the first two years. There's nothing surprising there. The PT Cruiser is still selling more than DC thought it would. As for the Beetle: http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl...1newbeetle.htm VW sold about 55,000 Beetles in '02 and are expecting to sell several thousand more than that with the convertible Beetle. Even when the T-Bird goes away, it will still have been one of the top selling convertibles in North America while it was selling.
#18
Originally posted by IZ28
Still, I don't see girls buying that. They are really aware of nonsense like retro and would be quick to call it "dumb." Besides that it's just weird looking. And kinda plain.
Still, I don't see girls buying that. They are really aware of nonsense like retro and would be quick to call it "dumb." Besides that it's just weird looking. And kinda plain.
#19
I guess it's where you get your info. What I had heard, and it's not really indepth articles, is that the beetle sales and Cruiser sales have been slipping hard the last few years, which is why VW and chysler are coming out with new models.
#20
I guess my big point is that just about any car gets stale after a while and needs a facelift or a drop top added before a major overhaul is done. I'm still amazed the Mustang made it 25 years on the same platform. That's practically a military thing to do (you airplane guys know what I'm talking about ).
#21
Originally posted by dream '94 Z28
What will be interesting is the 4-5 year sales pciture, perhaps even the 2-3. It would not surpirse me if there's a wild rush the first year or two then the bottom drops out.
What will be interesting is the 4-5 year sales pciture, perhaps even the 2-3. It would not surpirse me if there's a wild rush the first year or two then the bottom drops out.
#22
We've been over this a billion times. Modernistics cars like the 3000GT, 300zx, Supra, Rx7, and now Camaro and firebird didn't sell either. Can we now conclude that modern designs don't sell?
The only reason this is reciving so much attention is due to the fact that retro is still somewhat rare and few. We have mini, TB, Bug, and Pt sales numbers and that's it. Just because those 4 models didn't sell in HUGE numbers, would it be right to assume tha retro automatically equals failure?
1 thing is certain, none of those cars have the mustang badging, following, iconic factor, or heritage.
The only reason this is reciving so much attention is due to the fact that retro is still somewhat rare and few. We have mini, TB, Bug, and Pt sales numbers and that's it. Just because those 4 models didn't sell in HUGE numbers, would it be right to assume tha retro automatically equals failure?
1 thing is certain, none of those cars have the mustang badging, following, iconic factor, or heritage.
#23
Originally posted by slt
They just like the way the current mustang looks and picked one up.
They just like the way the current mustang looks and picked one up.
#24
Originally posted by RiceEating5.0
We've been over this a billion times. Modernistics cars like the 3000GT, 300zx, Supra, Rx7, and now Camaro and firebird didn't sell either. Can we now conclude that modern designs don't sell?
The only reason this is reciving so much attention is due to the fact that retro is still somewhat rare and few. We have mini, TB, Bug, and Pt sales numbers and that's it. Just because those 4 models didn't sell in HUGE numbers, would it be right to assume tha retro automatically equals failure?
1 thing is certain, none of those cars have the mustang badging, following, iconic factor, or heritage.
We've been over this a billion times. Modernistics cars like the 3000GT, 300zx, Supra, Rx7, and now Camaro and firebird didn't sell either. Can we now conclude that modern designs don't sell?
The only reason this is reciving so much attention is due to the fact that retro is still somewhat rare and few. We have mini, TB, Bug, and Pt sales numbers and that's it. Just because those 4 models didn't sell in HUGE numbers, would it be right to assume tha retro automatically equals failure?
1 thing is certain, none of those cars have the mustang badging, following, iconic factor, or heritage.
Also no sports cars in the 90s sold well.
That is true about the Mustang's cult following. Do you think it's as loyal or big(er) than the Beetle's or Mini's following?
#26
Originally posted by dream '94 Z28
Ithink a marketing person will tell you that's exactly what it says: retro doesn't sell in volumes.
Also no sports cars in the 90s sold well.
That is true about the Mustang's cult following. Do you think it's as loyal or big(er) than the Beetle's or Mini's following?
Ithink a marketing person will tell you that's exactly what it says: retro doesn't sell in volumes.
Also no sports cars in the 90s sold well.
That is true about the Mustang's cult following. Do you think it's as loyal or big(er) than the Beetle's or Mini's following?
BTW, in regards to "retro" cars being a failure...
-Most sports cars spike in popularity at first, then drop off rapidly (hello, 4th Gen F-body??)
-The Beetle and PT cruiser sell at or above what was originally expected (it was the sudden rush at the beginning that wasn't expected).
-The Retro cars that have "failed" have tried to sell on looks alone and offer no real advantage over a more contemporary competitor (Ex: T-Bird). Mustang, and Mini are NOT merely "retro" bodies. Both have the goods to back up what the looks promise (Muscular performance or cheaky fun).
-For the record, the Mini is NOT RETRO.
A) The new model is a replacement for the previous model and only for a few months could you not buy a brand new Mini. To dispute this argument would mean that the Mini is "Retro" in the US while the Very same car is "Modern" in Europe.
B) The original Mini was never sold in this country in any kind of volume whatsoever.. so the question is... retro to what?
#27
I like it for multiple reasons.
-it looks good, and could look really good with a few simple appearance mods.
-looks retro, yet obviously modernized.
-it has stayed true to its name
-it has a nice price tag
-It is one of the last American V8 sports cars... and I think THE last bang for the buck/cheap performance v8 rwd sports car.
-Most importantly: THEY ARE STILL MAKING THEM!!!
I hope they sell like hotcakes so GM sees what kind of market they bailed out of.
-it looks good, and could look really good with a few simple appearance mods.
-looks retro, yet obviously modernized.
-it has stayed true to its name
-it has a nice price tag
-It is one of the last American V8 sports cars... and I think THE last bang for the buck/cheap performance v8 rwd sports car.
-Most importantly: THEY ARE STILL MAKING THEM!!!
I hope they sell like hotcakes so GM sees what kind of market they bailed out of.
#28
Can I interject a question?
Is there only one power outlet? The one I see is above the radio, and it's nice for, say, a radar detector. But what if you don't want the chord swining across the radio for a cell phone and such?
That said, it looks like an awesome car. I wouldn't be ashamed at all to drive around in a Mustang like that one. Still, I put enough time and money into my current car to hold off for now. We'll see how long she lasts.
Is there only one power outlet? The one I see is above the radio, and it's nice for, say, a radar detector. But what if you don't want the chord swining across the radio for a cell phone and such?
That said, it looks like an awesome car. I wouldn't be ashamed at all to drive around in a Mustang like that one. Still, I put enough time and money into my current car to hold off for now. We'll see how long she lasts.
#29
Originally posted by Joe K. 96 Zeee!!
Can I interject a question?
Is there only one power outlet? The one I see is above the radio, and it's nice for, say, a radar detector. But what if you don't want the chord swining across the radio for a cell phone and such?
Can I interject a question?
Is there only one power outlet? The one I see is above the radio, and it's nice for, say, a radar detector. But what if you don't want the chord swining across the radio for a cell phone and such?
#30
Originally posted by dream '94 Z28
I think a marketing person will tell you that's exactly what it says: retro doesn't sell in volumes.
I think a marketing person will tell you that's exactly what it says: retro doesn't sell in volumes.
To many, this car looks as modern as a Colorado does in the pickup market.
They WILL sell. Bank on it.