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cjd · 11-18-2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I think for me it's primarily the "grill blank" in the front although I suspect there will be plenty of aftermarket solutions for that. In general it could have been designed out though if they could have gone with more of a slotted front end. Maybe something more along the 2005 or 2010 models if they wanted to keep the "mustang look"

I'm about as much a tech guy as you'll ever find, but I absolutely hate the stuck on iPad look on the interior of a car. The dash should be designed to incorporate it, not give it a place to be glued on.

Performance wise, the AWD sport edition sounds great. The range is OK (I still want 500 miles) and the charging rate is what it is (too slow) but that's physics at this point.

Agree on the interiors. I hear they're still ok to use.

Grill/nose I'll chalk up to change. Doesn't bother me at all. Though so many brands made that their trademark...

Lantanafrs2 · 11-18-2019, 11:06 AM

I was thinking that the manufactured "sound" is ridiculous but obviously they ain't the first to do it lol.

humfrz · 11-18-2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JD001

The 'BTW' story paints such an idyllic setting for you and your employer until that is you mentioned the MGB in the garage!! Not so idyllic.. actually I'm being unfair as I ran a MGC GT for about 5/6 years no issues other than the normal wear and tear items such as bushes!!!

Well, back in 1970, there wasn't a big choice of affordable sports cars for sale in the US. A Porsche was out of my price range, the TR was about the same as a MG. The 240 Z was on the scene, but I wasn't sure the Japanese could build a good car -

So, I bought an MGB? -

humfrz

korhun · 11-18-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

When I first saw that picture I thought it's a photo-chopped Tesla. Mustang name deserves a better design.

Dadhawk · 11-18-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by korhun

When I first saw that picture I thought it's a photo-chopped Tesla. Mustang name deserves a better design.

Yep, pretty much exactly my thought.

NoHaveMSG · 11-18-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevermore

If he's telling you... I feel like there's some interesting stories behind his reasoning haha

I tend to speak my mind.

Ultramaroon · 11-18-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I tend to speak my mind.

Ditto. The struggle...

p1l0t · 11-18-2019, 02:00 PM

The 45 degree angle spots are the only ones I will pull forward into instead of backing into the spot.

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Nevermore · 11-18-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by p1l0t

The 45 degree angle spots are the only ones I will pull forward into instead of backing into the spot.

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I still try if I can swing wide enough. It only doesn't work if the lot is super skinny. It does look weird though, since backing in puts you at the wrong angle and it looks like you're halfway out of the spot. Our cars are small enough that they still fit just fine though.

Will BRZ · 11-18-2019, 03:32 PM

Take off the Mustang bullshit and it's actually not too bad. Should've called it the Fusion or something though. Missed the chance to go with Ford E-xplorer or E-scape lol then none of us would've cared. I know electric cars are the "future" or whatever, but keep the iconic car names out of it.

Leonardo · 11-18-2019, 03:44 PM

Dadhawk · 11-18-2019, 03:57 PM

Actually, I don't think they do. What the designers need to do is design it so it doesn't look like there used to be one, but they just put a piece of plastic over it when they realized they didn't need it.

It needs to have a personality but it doesn't have to be a grill.

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

Leonardo · 11-18-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Actually, I don't think they do. What the designers need to do is design it so it doesn't look like there used to be one, but they just put a piece of plastic over it when they realized they didn't need it.

It needs to have a personality but it doesn't have to be a grill.

I agree that a cars design does not need a grill. Like an old 911. But, on the 911, there isn't a glaring spot that is left blank where one should go. Like a Telsa model 3 or the new ford Must-UV-thang. So, I think we are saying the same thing.

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