So who has ordered the new S550 Mustang?

So who has ordered the new S550 Mustang?

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Quinny

15,814 posts

265 months

Sunday 17th May 2015
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I was under the impression that the auto is the one to go for if chasing big power...smile

Centurion07

10,381 posts

246 months

Sunday 17th May 2015
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Quinny said:
I was under the impression that the auto is the one to go for if chasing big power...smile
In fact isn't it the preferred option for the drag racers?

Centurion07

10,381 posts

246 months

Sunday 17th May 2015
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As an aside, am I wrong for liking the number plate up on the rear deck panel? boxedin






A hint of Noble to it perhaps?

ETA: especially if the bumper is smooth all the way across!



Edited by Centurion07 on Sunday 17th May 22:26

Roo

11,503 posts

206 months

Sunday 17th May 2015
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Yep. Looks awful.

Plus a lack of number plate lights.

Sorry.

spudgun08

180 posts

181 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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Thanks for the replies smile
Just some other questions I have. Do they come with heated seats, is it an option, and has anyone experienced the difference between the standard seats and the optional recaros?
I only ask because I find my c63 seats tight :/

croyde

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22,701 posts

229 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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The heated seats are an option but unfortunately the Recaros are not an option in RHD markets. I have spent 15 minutes sitting in a GT and found the standard seats very comfortable. I'm 5'11" and 13 stone.

Hope that helps.

Stig

11,817 posts

283 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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croyde said:
The heated seats are an option but unfortunately the Recaros are not an option in RHD markets. I have spent 15 minutes sitting in a GT and found the standard seats very comfortable. I'm 5'11" and 13 stone.

Hope that helps.
In several of the reviews I've seen, the preference actually seems to be the GT seats anyway - saying that the Recaros are harder to get in/out of (wide side bolsters).

croyde

Original Poster:

22,701 posts

229 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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Same here. The Recaros look cooler but many have said that the standard seats are just as good and I've read a couple of bits where owners have complained that the Recaros are already showing wear.

unpc

2,831 posts

212 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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I did the best part of 1500 miles in the stock seats and they were great. I'm 6'1" BTW. Wasn't a fan of the seat cooling as it makes you feel like you've wet yourself and I've probably got many years ahead to look forward to when I actually havesmile

david_b

413 posts

242 months

Monday 18th May 2015
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unpc said:
I did the best part of 1500 miles in the stock seats and they were great. I'm 6'1" BTW. Wasn't a fan of the seat cooling as it makes you feel like you've wet yourself and I've probably got many years ahead to look forward to when I actually havesmile
Similarly, I found the standard seats comfy too, no problems with them. I loved the seat cooling, really comfortable when driving round in Vegas/LA temperatures - one of my favourite little features actually!

sumpoil

431 posts

163 months

Tuesday 19th May 2015
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DazRSK said:
War & Peace! smile
Thanks for the lengthy feedback, appreciated smile As you say, it's a shame someone at Ford Marketing can't keep everyone up to date via this type of forum. One for the 'suggestion box' maybe.

foliedouce

3,067 posts

230 months

Wednesday 20th May 2015
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If you're impatient for your new car, why not buy a Mustang Golf Buggy to keep you going? smile

If I played golf, I could be tempted, although you would like a bit of a tool on a UK golf course. Now that is brash!



http://caddyshack1.com/custom-golf-cars/2015-ford-...

Mike_Mac

664 posts

199 months

Wednesday 20th May 2015
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foliedouce said:
If you're impatient for your new car, why not buy a Mustang Golf Buggy to keep you going? smile

If I played golf, I could be tempted, although you would like a bit of a tool on a UK golf course. Now that is brash!



http://caddyshack1.com/custom-golf-cars/2015-ford-...
Panel Gaps don't look too bad on that one biggrin

spudgun08

180 posts

181 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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One of the attractions of this car, looking at US tuners prices, is that a lot of power is available for not a huge outlay.
Is there already a respected mustang tuner in the UK who will fit roush packages for example? Will the ford dealers start fitting them like they do in the USA?
Many thanks, this thread is a good read smile

rix

2,776 posts

189 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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Sooo... today I spotted one! Grey S550 (LHD) on a 15 plate on Lower Thames Street, Central London... looked awesome even tho I was so surprised I can't remember if it was a tintop or convertible!

Very tempted!

Lone Survivor

19 posts

106 months

Saturday 23rd May 2015
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Great thread, very informative in a confusing way, Ford seem to blame for it though!

Anyhoo's, just about to put a deposit down for a V8 manual, Ruby Red, custom pack.

As with most of you, I've watched just about every YouTube video review there is, one that showed the Ruby was the clincher on colour.

Moving on from a Nismo 370Z, second 370, need to scratch the V8 itch. My head has been turned to the Mustang by price, power, probable tune ability and the plethora of modding parts available, oh and endless episodes of American car shows on TV, current cheesy favourite is Fast N Loud.

Only Ford I've ever had was a 1974 Escort 1.1 Popular, hope the 'Stang starts better in the winter than that did. Yes I'm a bit ancient, so need to have a V8 before I shuffle off.

Looking for mid to late summer 2016 delivery, hopefully by that time there'll be a better handle on specs and build quality etc.


unpc

2,831 posts

212 months

Saturday 23rd May 2015
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Lone Survivor said:
Great thread, very informative in a confusing way, Ford seem to blame for it though!

Anyhoo's, just about to put a deposit down for a V8 manual, Ruby Red, custom pack.

As with most of you, I've watched just about every YouTube video review there is, one that showed the Ruby was the clincher on colour.

Moving on from a Nismo 370Z, second 370, need to scratch the V8 itch. My head has been turned to the Mustang by price, power, probable tune ability and the plethora of modding parts available, oh and endless episodes of American car shows on TV, current cheesy favourite is Fast N Loud.

Only Ford I've ever had was a 1974 Escort 1.1 Popular, hope the 'Stang starts better in the winter than that did. Yes I'm a bit ancient, so need to have a V8 before I shuffle off.

Looking for mid to late summer 2016 delivery, hopefully by that time there'll be a better handle on specs and build quality etc.
Good choice of colour IMO as I've ordered the same but I declined the custom pack as I don't want the silver wheèls that come with it. I prefer the black wheels.

steiom

95 posts

110 months

Saturday 23rd May 2015
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Small promo video from the European press launch:

https://vimeo.com/128381269

Lone Survivor

19 posts

106 months

Saturday 23rd May 2015
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steiom said:
Small promo video from the European press launch:

https://vimeo.com/128381269
That yellow is growing on me!, so much you can do with vinyl with that colour.

Got an interesting email from the dealer today, they had intimated at an earlier stage that a deposit now will get a Q2 delivery, probably early summer.

That doesn't suit so, they've agreed to hold any delivery, July/August for me to register in September, nice. However, I will probably take it July or August, just means I need to sell my Nismo a bit earlier than I planned (was hoping to get another Euro/Le Mans trip in before I sell)

Not bothered about getting it registered on a 16 or 66(?) plate as I have my own personal reg.

Money on the way to the dealer early next week, oh yeah baby!!!

Stig

11,817 posts

283 months

Sunday 24th May 2015
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Popped into my local Ford Store (Gowring Reading) as I was passing to see if there was any news.

Spoke to 'Martin' who was very open snd helpful. Alas, the dealers are still very much in the dark too. They have 3 cars now on Vista (Championship league cars) but were expecting another 10 or so to appear soon?

No other news re spec/options other than what we already know here.

Looks like quite a few cars will come Nov/Dec, but I'd prefer to wait until March for the 16 plate.