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Old 18-01-2017, 02:02 PM   #31
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Me too!
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Old 18-01-2017, 02:06 PM   #32
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I'm already preferring the MY18 in most colours, especially the above Orange.
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Old 18-01-2017, 03:03 PM   #33
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It's grown on me. Initially I didn't like the headlights but in better photos and certain colours it looks pretty good, maybe not quite as good as the current model but close.

Direct injection plus port injection for the V8. Magneride dampers like the GT350 and dual mode exhaust. Hopefully we get these options here.

Digital dash which can be customised into any colour you want.

Looks like they have dropped the height of the bonnet for much better aero. Might make it a better V8 Supercar

And for FFS Ford make the bonnet vents standard on the V8 here
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Old 18-01-2017, 04:34 PM   #34
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It's grown on me. Initially I didn't like the headlights but in better photos and certain colours it looks pretty good, maybe not quite as good as the current model but close.
Same here. When I initially saw the first images I was disappointed but the more I see it, the better it gets. I think our version will look even better as we won't have those orange reflectors in the headlights that the US design rules dictate for over there.
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Old 18-01-2017, 05:53 PM   #35
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The front end looks Korean. Current looks heap better IMO
Ford AU Facebook page put out a video that shows the direct comparasion between the two.

https://www.facebook.com/FordAustralia/?fref=ts
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Old 18-01-2017, 08:31 PM   #36
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Reckon it looks awesome!! Love the new digital dials as well...

Looking more and more like the replacement for my Mazda 6 in a few years will be a stang...
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Old 18-01-2017, 08:58 PM   #37
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Sooo similar it does not warrant saying this is the worst ever and the previous is the best ever.

I agree the 2018 is actually an improvement if anything and would be my preferred choice.

I'd be happy with either actually.

Like XY and XW GTs I love both for different reasons but to my missus and 90% of the population it's the same bloody car.
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Old 18-01-2017, 10:55 PM   #38
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Not bad but I still cant warm to the old style interior (guages the exception).
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Old 19-01-2017, 02:31 AM   #39
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I'd like to know how much power the direct injection V8 has.
Me too and how it affects the economy .....should really compliment the vvt
Bet it's a busy little combustion chamber with 4 valves a plug and an injector
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Seems 50/50 at the moment, the colour and angle seem to make a huge difference where the current shape seems not to be effected by that.
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its grown on me but i still cant stand that gap on the inside of the headlight to the front bar
will be a pain to keep clean
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Old 19-01-2017, 03:00 PM   #42
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also according to the ford link earlier the digital cluster is optional?

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The optional 12” LCD instrument cluster is the first all-digital display ever offered on a Mustang. Which means you’re in absolute control of everything you see. Customize colors. Choose your gauge layout. It’s easy to view. It’s fast. It’s responsive. And, like everything else in this Mustang, absolutely beautiful.
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Old 19-01-2017, 03:44 PM   #43
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2018 Vs 2017 Ford Mustang: Poll & Photo Comparison

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Old 19-01-2017, 05:23 PM   #44
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Looks Better IMHO
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Personally I think it's the best looking modern Mustang yet!
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Looks even better after 24 hours.

I like it!!!
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The only thing I would mod (and will probably not even be on AUS versions anyway) is the orange reflector in the headlights. That messes with the flow. But overall, looks REALLY good and more aggressive IMO.
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