Late model Mustangs [Archive] - Talk of The Villages Florida

pklein9747

09-12-2012, 08:12 PM

We have a 2012 Candy Red Mustang that we bought last September and absolutely LOVE it!! It is a convertible and Florida is the perfect place in which to have one. It's a 305 V6...lots of power, but still gets decent gas mileage, particularly on the highway. We get 29-30 mpg. And contrary to the way it looks, we can easily fit two people in the back seat. It's a great car!!

Purchased ours from Key Scales in Leesburg. Ask for Fred...he'll get you a great deal!

Pat

chuckinca

09-12-2012, 09:44 PM

Getting out of the back seat is another issue!

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billethkid

09-13-2012, 08:45 AM

Here is an article about potential future of Mustang design:

Will European sales plan kill the Ford Mustang as we know it? | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/09/12/will-european-sales-plan-kill-ford-mustang-as-know-it/?intcmp=obinsite)

I wouldn't mind seeing one like the Evo concept car with a high horsepower, high performance, high mpg 4 cylinder engine.

btk

George Bieniaszek

09-13-2012, 09:08 AM

The Mustang convertable with the V6 is number 1 on our list when we become fulltimers in TV. We own a villa here and also a home in CT that we are in the process of getting ready for sale. We will be downsizing our "fleet" and selling our 4 wheel drive pickup and AWD Ford Escape. Guess the possibility of snow in TV during the winter is rare :)

My son has an 03 Mustang GT that I enjoy driving any chance I get. The car is very comfortable to drive and I do enjoy hearing the growel of the exhaust. He did some modifications to the exhaust and some minor engine mods for additional power. The acceleration ramps when entering a highway are especially fun :)

The car has over 95000 miles and has been virtually trouble free. Brakes, battery, tires and oil changes were the only expenses that my son incurred.

Then there are the killer looks of his body style and the new body style as well. Good luck with your purchase.

KEVIN & JOSIE

09-13-2012, 10:34 AM

batman911

09-13-2012, 11:45 AM

Go for the Shelby.

KEVIN & JOSIE

09-13-2012, 11:58 AM

Go for the Shelby.

I'm a poor folk. Unless "Uncle Carroll" is buying it for me, I can only dream.

keithwand

09-13-2012, 06:21 PM

How about a Thunderbird?

Doctor Who

09-14-2012, 07:31 AM

Automobile magazine just published a review of the new Mustang 6. You might be interested in their experiences. By the way.....no more growl.

George Bieniaszek

09-14-2012, 09:12 AM

Automobile magazine just published a review of the new Mustang 6. You might be interested in their experiences. By the way.....no more growl.

A nice set of Flowmasters Mufflers will get the growl back :)

rp001

09-14-2012, 04:29 PM

A nice set of Flowmasters Mufflers will get the growl back :)

And probably void any factory warranty....Or at least offer them(certain dealerships) an opportunity to disallow certain warranty claims...From experience...

KEVIN & JOSIE

09-14-2012, 08:27 PM

Automobile magazine just published a review of the new Mustang 6. You might be interested in their experiences. By the way.....no more growl.

Thanks, I'll have to locate the article. I always like reading reviews. :024:

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/editors_notebook/1208_2013_ford_mustang_v6_premium_coupe/

JeffAVEWS

09-16-2012, 06:08 AM

I bought a new 2010 convertible just before I moved full time to The Villages and I love it. It's also "Candy Apple Red", a chick magnet! I've only had 1 issue with it. The vinyl top cracked a little on a bead that runs above the windows. The Florida sun is murder on the top. Ford replaced the top without question. Oh, and my brother is stuck in the back seat!

Serenoa

09-19-2012, 04:27 PM

my first car when I was 16 was a '66 mustang fastback, 289, 4-speed. Paid just over $1600 for it in 1969. Those were the days!

drove the new mustangs when they first came out & there was one silly thing that would prevent me from buying one: the headrests angle forward & hit me smack in the back of the head.....and couldn't seem to adjust it in any way so it wouldn't. Couldn't tolerate that.

Virtual Geezer

09-20-2012, 12:49 PM

the headrests angle forward & hit me smack in the back of the head.....and couldn't seem to adjust it in any way so it wouldn't. Couldn't tolerate that.

The headrest angle is not limited to the Mustang. I have a Ford 2006 F-150 and a 2010 Toyota Camry and have that issue in both. I like the some upper back support when driving and if I adjust the seat to achieve that the headrest is against the back of my head pushing it forward. The only thing I can do is tilt the seat back back and along with no upper back / shoulder support I look like I am trying to drive sitting in the back seat. It also makes viewing the road more difficult in the Camry. I asked the dealer about it and was told it was a federal design spec. Makes me wonder if someone from the hood wrote that spec.

VG

KEVIN & JOSIE

09-20-2012, 01:47 PM

The headrest angle is not limited to the Mustang. I have a Ford 2006 F-150 and a 2010 Toyota Camry and have that issue in both. I like the some upper back support when driving and if I adjust the seat to achieve that the headrest is against the back of my head pushing it forward. The only thing I can do is tilt the seat back back and along with no upper back / shoulder support I look like I am trying to drive sitting in the back seat. It also makes viewing the road more difficult in the Camry. I asked the dealer about it and was told it was a federal design spec. Makes me wonder if someone from the hood wrote that spec.

VG

My wife has a 2012 Ford Flex, but the head restraints do adjust forward and back, so they can be adjusted to your build.

CaptainMorgan

09-21-2012, 12:37 PM

The headrest angle is not limited to the Mustang. I have a Ford 2006 F-150 and a 2010 Toyota Camry and have that issue in both. I like the some upper back support when driving and if I adjust the seat to achieve that the headrest is against the back of my head pushing it forward. The only thing I can do is tilt the seat back back and along with no upper back / shoulder support I look like I am trying to drive sitting in the back seat. It also makes viewing the road more difficult in the Camry. I asked the dealer about it and was told it was a federal design spec. Makes me wonder if someone from the hood wrote that spec.

VG

In some cars you can pull out the head rest and turn them around facing backward. The kind I'm talking about has the headrest on posts. That would give some support in case of crash but keep them out of the way for other usage.

Ed

Virtual Geezer

09-21-2012, 07:47 PM

In some cars you can pull out the head rest and turn them around facing backward. The kind I'm talking about has the headrest on posts. That would give some support in case of crash but keep them out of the way for other usage.

Ed

I tried the 180 in both the car and truck with no luck as the head rest was too far back. Also if ever I was rear ended and did have a whiplash claim the insurance companies would take one look at the headrest and not pay a thing.

My old 1988 Benz had automatic head rests that could be set in almost any position and reset via the set position memory control that was activated with the push of a button.

VG

Penguin

02-16-2013, 11:30 PM

Has anyone purchased a late model Mustang? Looking at a 2013 V6 convertible. Would love to hear about yours, good and bad. Thanks

Great choice, I'm a huge Ford fan just dont buy from Key Scales Ford. What a dump loaded with incompetent employees.

Mack184

02-17-2013, 10:15 AM

Go for the Shelby.
Agreed. At least go for the V-8. A Mustang with a 6 is like a kiss without a squeeze.

railroadman

02-17-2013, 11:26 AM

It sure sounds like the new Mustang is a winner. I've always liked convertibles. The 300 :crap2: V6 sounds like it would have more than enough power, good fuel economy, and just the right size for two cruising The Villages. Thanks for the replies.

I did drive the 2013 V-6 and it does have plently of power. But have plans to purchase the 2014 convertible V- 6 for my retirement car, check it out on line, its also a great looking car. Its going to be fun driving it, in the villages next year!

rp001

02-17-2013, 08:15 PM

Great choice, I'm a huge Ford fan just dont buy from Key Scales Ford. What a dump loaded with incompetent employees.

My initial impression of Key Scales was bad.. In fact I thought I'd been cheated...Upon further investigation I learned that it was me that was incorrect and they in fact had been very honest. I was apologetic and even bought a 13...v6 mustang convertible from them..They went out of their way to please me and my wife... I have now bought two cars from them and both experiences were great....Love that Mustang...Beautiful ride and fast for a 6...