Mustang likely to become Ford local hero

[HSE2]

Glenn 2014 seems so far away, but if they make it bank on there being a V8. Ford wouldn't pay money for that line and not use it. I reckon XR8 is a good bet and GT well its probably a licence to print money.

[jpd80]

Glenn 2014 seems so far away, but if they make it bank on there being a V8. Ford wouldn't pay money for that line and not use it. I reckon XR8 is a good bet and GT well its probably a licence to print money.

Ian, do you think the case for Mustang in Australia right now is being overstated by people other than Ford?

I mean sure, Mustang will be sold in Europe presumably next year but IMO, most will still be LHD
with only a few going into the UK, I recon they may be imported as lefties because England allows it..

Absolutely no guarantee that Mustang will come here unless Ford has good numbers to justify the effort...
Not when GS and GT Falcon are here now and about to get another aggressive refresh...

[HSE2]

People are reacting to Mustang based on what they can see in the US.

There is some romance, some desire in this country for Mustang. Ford say it will be right hand drive and they say there are 30 new models to come here. Its hard to see it not arriving here so its a question of when not if.

Its not likely to affect FPV sales in the closing stages. Its not a competitor to those sedans so yes i can see it here availability pending and sold along side our GT. If ford decide on continuity aspects they might even see a case of selling it under the FPV brand as it makes more sense than SVT in this country.

What demand there is for Mustang here, I have no idea. Ford would be right to be cautious but underlining this subject is the fact that in the home country it suffices as the only V8 sports option. Its the only thing we can see and people are either accepting or conspiring.
The problem for Ford is Ford consumers are big on talk, little on action. Lots cheer for falcon yet stand on the sidelines. Same thing appears to be the case for Mustang. What sort of reliable volume, no idea.

[Road_Warrior]

You're right on the romance and desire bit. But they're deluded if they think they will sell hundreds upon hundreds of these. What I think you will see is a flurry of buying activity when they get here, by the people who have always wanted a Mustang, and then it will die on the arse. It's a limited market: Holden proved that with the Monaro.

The wildcard is exactly how this car will look. It might put people off who wanted that "classic" Mustang look. Then again the new, modern styling might draw more fence sitters in. Add IRS, global tech and a ripper five-oh and it could be the next 21st cult car.

[HSE2]

All very good points dave. Too hard to call on something we cant see yet. Next year is the reveal yes?

[WASP]

In the luxury market Coupes sales are very strong, just think Audi A5/S5, BMW 3 series coupes, Merc C & E class coupes. I think if Ford actually made a proper right hand drive coupe that is actually a quality built vehicle at a reasonable price it will sell well in todays market. The global and Australian market has become very image and experience focused, especially for vehicles in that $50k and over range.

The last time Ford /Tickford sold the Cobra Mustang the vehicle was heavily hampered. The conversion was a comprise for a manual and the quality and performance failed to live up to expectation for what was a $90k+ vehicle. It was no surprise that it didn't run off the shelf.

[HSE2]

I think Norm got some data on coupes v sedans in the same range once. Not sure if he still has that info.

[Road_Warrior]

All very good points dave. Too hard to call on something we cant see yet. Next year is the reveal yes?

Mate I got an idea the reveal is late this year?? If it is to comemmorate the 50th anniversary of the Mustang (the first of which was a 1964 1/2 model) which means 2014 on sale

[HSE2]

Well then we will most likely see something here with Falcon to see what support there actually is. That number that was mentioned doesn't seem so silly now. I had no idea it was that close.

[HSE2]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/234949/f...al-sports-car/

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