Ford Mustang GT (2017 spec)
Discussion
Facian said:
I did wonder if this was the one I'd seen around Farnham this summer, but as you've picked it up very recently I'll assume not and it's just a coincidence (also i think that's a '67 plate if i remember rightly!).
Lovely car, hopefully see (hear) it around!
Nope, not me - I only collected this on Tuesday Lovely car, hopefully see (hear) it around!
I'm on in Farnborough, so you might well see (or hear) me trundling about.
The latest version has a much more droopy bonnet but it does have vents.
I believe the tribar front running lights work and the rear lights are curved rather than straight.
The dash is LCD or some such and you can change the look.
Not sure if the switchable exhaust is standard but there are a few extra options on the '18 here in the UK that were not available on the first version, like magna ride.
I believe the tribar front running lights work and the rear lights are curved rather than straight.
The dash is LCD or some such and you can change the look.
Not sure if the switchable exhaust is standard but there are a few extra options on the '18 here in the UK that were not available on the first version, like magna ride.
Facian said:
I could just google it, but what's the difference between '17 spec and new cars? Anything worth worrying with?
As above, they've had a front end makeover, which you either love or hate! There are four custom packs to choose from with various options in, and magnaride suspension is an option. The facelift cars have around 30hp more, and have a new noisier exhaust with four tailpipes. There's also a new 10 speed auto box.Lots of the bits on the new car are very nice, but they're now up to £46k (or more) with a few options, and deals aren't so readily available.
Personally, I prefer really dials to the LCD screen, and I actually prefer the look of the 2017 car. An exhaust can be easily added, and more power can be liberated should you wish!
Six week update...
The Mustang has had a quiet couple of weeks, as I've been driving my classic Mini around Europe, but was nice to get back into a proper sized car and turn on those heated seats.
Unfortunately a couple of issues have arisen which need to be addressed.
1. Headlights - with the clocks going back, and nights drawing in, it has become more noticeable just how poor the headlights are. Having done a bit of research, Ford fit low output 25W HID/Xenon bulbs on EU cars to avoid having to fit headlamp self-levellers and washers. In the US these aren't a requirement, so US cars get 35W headlamps as standard. I doubt Ford UK will be interested/able to sort that, so it might have to be a DIY.
2. Headlights again. Off side unit is continually full of water - filed as a warranty claim (see photo below).
3. Tyres - people have said how bad the standard fit tyres are, but yeeeee God, I never expected them to be THIS bad. They literally have no grip at all on anything other than a perfectly dry surface, which again is wonderful at this time of year.
Other than that, I think we're all good. Have a couple of journeys to do this weekend, and I'm looking forward to covering some miles.
Do need an upgraded exhaust still though
The Mustang has had a quiet couple of weeks, as I've been driving my classic Mini around Europe, but was nice to get back into a proper sized car and turn on those heated seats.
Unfortunately a couple of issues have arisen which need to be addressed.
1. Headlights - with the clocks going back, and nights drawing in, it has become more noticeable just how poor the headlights are. Having done a bit of research, Ford fit low output 25W HID/Xenon bulbs on EU cars to avoid having to fit headlamp self-levellers and washers. In the US these aren't a requirement, so US cars get 35W headlamps as standard. I doubt Ford UK will be interested/able to sort that, so it might have to be a DIY.
2. Headlights again. Off side unit is continually full of water - filed as a warranty claim (see photo below).
3. Tyres - people have said how bad the standard fit tyres are, but yeeeee God, I never expected them to be THIS bad. They literally have no grip at all on anything other than a perfectly dry surface, which again is wonderful at this time of year.
Other than that, I think we're all good. Have a couple of journeys to do this weekend, and I'm looking forward to covering some miles.
Do need an upgraded exhaust still though
Guy on here kapitanslow or something similar has one. His is mildly modified. A great read if your interested.
He’s had a lot of issues with wheel bearing and the A/C but I believe he’s Holland based and due to there rediculus tax laws it’s one of only a couple in the country so nobody knows how to fix them.
Link in case your interested.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I could see myself buying one of these as a next car. Red would be my choice of colour but the blue is nice.
He’s had a lot of issues with wheel bearing and the A/C but I believe he’s Holland based and due to there rediculus tax laws it’s one of only a couple in the country so nobody knows how to fix them.
Link in case your interested.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I could see myself buying one of these as a next car. Red would be my choice of colour but the blue is nice.
At the time of launch the Mustang was £32,995 in the UK and over £70k in Holland thanks to those tax laws 
I was amazed at how bad the tyres were. Should be able to sue Ford for that if you crashed. Unfit for purpose and the manufacterers Pirelli do state not to be used below 7c !!??
I changed my already worn rears to Michelins by the second winter and they were fantastic. You could use the car hard in the cold and the wet.
I was amazed at how bad the tyres were. Should be able to sue Ford for that if you crashed. Unfit for purpose and the manufacterers Pirelli do state not to be used below 7c !!??
I changed my already worn rears to Michelins by the second winter and they were fantastic. You could use the car hard in the cold and the wet.
croyde said:
I was amazed at how bad the tyres were. Should be able to sue Ford for that if you crashed. Unfit for purpose and the manufacterers Pirelli do state not to be used below 7c !!??
It's something I'll be raising with them on Friday when it goes in... On one hand being able to slide it so ridiculously easily is great, but I would like some confidence that they'll cling on when I really need them to.Yesterday was a really good day, and confirmed I've definitely bought the right car (for me). A drive up to the NEC and back for the Classic Motor show...
I set off relatively late at around 9am, and did the rather dull M3 > M25 > M40 route, stopping at Beaconsfield for fuel and coffee en route. It was a beautiful bright morning, and the M40 was total bliss, relatively quiet, slightly damp but not wet.
The Mustang showed was a great GT car is really is. The mileage count on the trip computer was going up faster than the time elapsed, and covering 1.5 miles a minute is where it feels really happy. A return of 25mpg was I think genuinely good considering the pace.
The journey there was stress free, but the journey home was even better.
In typical Sunday afternoon style, the M40 was slow moving, the M25 according to Google maps was a car park. After getting through a bit of traffic, I dived down the A404, then came back home through Bracknell, with the Industrial Area detour.
The car had ticked over 1000 miles, it was a warm dry afternoon, the roads had dried out, and the Mustang really came alive. The tyres bit into the tarmac, I was blipping the throttle on downshifts coming up to roundabouts, getting the power down early exiting them, and generally really enjoying the drive.
By the time I got home, the car smelled like it had been given a bit of a workout
In other news it's going back in again tomorrow to have the watery headlight replaced.
I set off relatively late at around 9am, and did the rather dull M3 > M25 > M40 route, stopping at Beaconsfield for fuel and coffee en route. It was a beautiful bright morning, and the M40 was total bliss, relatively quiet, slightly damp but not wet.
The Mustang showed was a great GT car is really is. The mileage count on the trip computer was going up faster than the time elapsed, and covering 1.5 miles a minute is where it feels really happy. A return of 25mpg was I think genuinely good considering the pace.
The journey there was stress free, but the journey home was even better.
In typical Sunday afternoon style, the M40 was slow moving, the M25 according to Google maps was a car park. After getting through a bit of traffic, I dived down the A404, then came back home through Bracknell, with the Industrial Area detour.
The car had ticked over 1000 miles, it was a warm dry afternoon, the roads had dried out, and the Mustang really came alive. The tyres bit into the tarmac, I was blipping the throttle on downshifts coming up to roundabouts, getting the power down early exiting them, and generally really enjoying the drive.
By the time I got home, the car smelled like it had been given a bit of a workout
In other news it's going back in again tomorrow to have the watery headlight replaced.
Dr Interceptor said:
croyde said:
I was amazed at how bad the tyres were. Should be able to sue Ford for that if you crashed. Unfit for purpose and the manufacterers Pirelli do state not to be used below 7c !!??
It's something I'll be raising with them on Friday when it goes in... On one hand being able to slide it so ridiculously easily is great, but I would like some confidence that they'll cling on when I really need them to.[Edited for piss poor typing!]
Edited by RC1807 on Monday 12th November 16:34
RC1807 said:
<7C is the typical operating widnwo for winter (M&S) tyres, hence Pirelli's comment. I wouldn't want a RWD V8 in the Winter without winter boots on, TBH.
Yup, understood. It's going to be 15/16 degrees here though this week, so I don't think its yet time for them... I'm more inclined at the minute to change the P-Zeros to something better now, then sort out a spare set of wheels and Winters in the next couple of weeks so they're ready to go on when it starts getting properly cold.Yes - there's NO point in putting winters on yet if it's not constantly <7C.
My Fiesta ST, for example, has 16" Pirelli Sotto Zero winters ready to go on, but I know that as it's still >15C and wet, they'll be useless - spinning up and understeering like a MoFo - so they can stay at the stealers until they become absolutely necessary.
My Fiesta ST, for example, has 16" Pirelli Sotto Zero winters ready to go on, but I know that as it's still >15C and wet, they'll be useless - spinning up and understeering like a MoFo - so they can stay at the stealers until they become absolutely necessary.
Yesterday I finally had the tyres sorted... I've bought a new spare set of wheels, and had them fitted with a set of Bridgestone A005 cross climate tyres. They're available in the OE size 255/40/19 and 275/40/19.
They ranked quite poorly in a German auto bild test, but that's because they marked them down for snow ability - which I'm really not concerned about. In the wet/dry tests they came out on top, and being cross climate, they don't mind the cold and wet together.
This morning was a revelation... 9 degrees out and very damp, and they bit into the tarmac really well. I could actually use the throttle in Sports+ mode without spinning up the rears constantly. They also seem quieter than the Pirellis.
So that's me sorted for Winter....
They ranked quite poorly in a German auto bild test, but that's because they marked them down for snow ability - which I'm really not concerned about. In the wet/dry tests they came out on top, and being cross climate, they don't mind the cold and wet together.
This morning was a revelation... 9 degrees out and very damp, and they bit into the tarmac really well. I could actually use the throttle in Sports+ mode without spinning up the rears constantly. They also seem quieter than the Pirellis.
So that's me sorted for Winter....
cologne2792 said:
After 30 years of driving Capris the Mustang is the only new car I'd actually want to own - obviously in manual V8 form.
I doubt I'll ever be likely to afford one but they're the only car I see on the road that makes me smile.
It's incredible the number of people who give it a warm welcome... I thought I'd get a lot more 'save the planet' comments, but people genuinely love the Mustang, and everywhere I take it, people want to talk about it.I doubt I'll ever be likely to afford one but they're the only car I see on the road that makes me smile.
Dr Interceptor said:
cologne2792 said:
After 30 years of driving Capris the Mustang is the only new car I'd actually want to own - obviously in manual V8 form.
I doubt I'll ever be likely to afford one but they're the only car I see on the road that makes me smile.
It's incredible the number of people who give it a warm welcome... I thought I'd get a lot more 'save the planet' comments, but people genuinely love the Mustang, and everywhere I take it, people want to talk about it.I doubt I'll ever be likely to afford one but they're the only car I see on the road that makes me smile.
It's evolved nicely over 54 years but the flavour is still exactly the same.
At nearly 50 I don't aspire to own a front or four wheel drive anything - they are simply the herd - I wish to carry on driving the type of car I'm familiar with.
We have a couple in Lyme Regis including a dark blue hardtop GT, don't know the name of the colour, but it looks awesome. See it every day on the school run - love it, love the concept, love that it's still with us in predominately beige world !
Dr Interceptor, I love your Mustang! 
Hopefully I may see it about some time as I'm just up the road in Sandhurst. I always use the A404 to get to and from the M40 - it's usually far less painful than going near the M25!
I'm on car numbers 27 & 28 and both are straight 6 petrol N/A manuals - only 6 of mine have been FWD, and none of those lasted long! (No 4WD in that count either).
Now BMW don't make any N/A petrol 6s (or much with a manual box) the only new car I would want is a manual V8 Mustang - I just need to find the budget.
Is there any other new car on sale in the UK with an N/A petrol engine with more than 4 cylinders, a manual box and RWD - I can't think of one!
Hopefully I may see it about some time as I'm just up the road in Sandhurst. I always use the A404 to get to and from the M40 - it's usually far less painful than going near the M25!
I'm on car numbers 27 & 28 and both are straight 6 petrol N/A manuals - only 6 of mine have been FWD, and none of those lasted long! (No 4WD in that count either).
Now BMW don't make any N/A petrol 6s (or much with a manual box) the only new car I would want is a manual V8 Mustang - I just need to find the budget.
Is there any other new car on sale in the UK with an N/A petrol engine with more than 4 cylinders, a manual box and RWD - I can't think of one!
Mr Tidy said:
cologne2792 said:
Is there any other new car on sale in the UK with an N/A petrol engine with more than 4 cylinders, a manual box and RWD - I can't think of one!
I can only think of the 911...
Doh - how did I miss that? I can only think of the 911...
There are a few others too:
F-type
370Z
Morgan Plus 8
Various Chevrolets
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