New Ford Mustang arrives in Australia, sold out for a year before anyone test drives a car - Page 7

**Giant Cranium** · 23-01-2016, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted

Look at the panel gaps where the bonnet meets the nosecone - stands out like dogs balls. I've never had high expectations of Yank build quality but that's inexcusable for a "premium" vehicle in 2016.
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we all get it! you don't like them.

what cars do you own so we know what is worth buying

**Fordman1** · 23-01-2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

we all get it! you don't like them.

what cars do you own so we know what is worth buying

A 15 year old ute - enough said.

It's not like he has C63 AMG.

XR Martin · 23-01-2016, 09:24 AM

I dont think he realises what perspective is.
There is nothing wrong with the bonnet gap, it just looks that way due to the camera angle and also how the bonnet and bumper curves together.

But dont let truth get in the way of a good story

**Fordman1** · 23-01-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted

Which ironically has better build quality and panel gaps than the Mustang.

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One day you'll save enough to get a Hyundai Getz.

GTP534 · 23-01-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

There is nothing wrong with the bonnet gap, it just looks that way due to the camera angle and also how the bonnet and bumper curves together.

The bonnet alignment seems to be the biggest "complaint" amongst those who have taken delivery of their Mustang and is most noticeable with the lighter colours.

It's been dealt with on the Mustang forums and can be rectified with adjustment of the bonnet latch mechanism. Some owners choose to do it themselves, others take it back to the dealer, and some aren't bothered by it.

Check out post 33 in the attached link.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/show...t=40731&page=2

I'll definitely be checking it as I am fussy with panel alignment - my R-Spec is spot-on in this regards.

Whitey-AMG · 23-01-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted

Why are they leaving the factory like that in the first place? Is the build quality that sloppy or do they have blind people doing the final inspections?

Because people don't want to be waiting 12 months for their cars, so they're pumping them out and bypassing a lot of the standard factory QC protocol.
My guess is ford are hoping the dealers will be doing a lot more pre delivery checks to compensate.

Shonky. · 23-01-2016, 12:48 PM

It's a volume thing

The RSpec for eg above was very low volume and hand built

Mustang comes out of a sausage factory, and outside of Aus. is a very cheap car, hence the quality of fit

csv8 · 23-01-2016, 12:58 PM

I hired a Mustang Convertible in USA last year and it didnt have these infills. must be a design change???

lucas2 · 23-01-2016, 01:31 PM

I'm currently in Hawaii and Mustangs are everywhere. Convertibles look a little off compared to the coupe. Most of them here have the standard rims which look like 17 or 18's and wouldn't be my first pick (we get larger sports pack rims only right?). I saw 6 Mustangs driving within the space of 80 meters. Convertible colour choice for me would be the smoke/dark grey colour with black rims, they set it off nicely.

In Focus · 23-01-2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

we all get it! you don't like them.

what cars do you own so we know what is worth buying

When he was Stevz he only rated Australian built stuff, so there's a clue.

Express · 23-01-2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

My guess is ford are hoping the dealers will be doing a lot more pre delivery checks to compensate.

(Have your way with me) - that's a lot of hoping.

**Giant Cranium** · 24-01-2016, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

When he was Stevz he only rated Australian built stuff, so there's a clue.

I wondered where that bloke went.

BPXR6T · 25-01-2016, 05:34 PM

Had my first chance to get up close to the new model today. Absolutely stunning. I've NEVER been so keen to get a new ford in the driveway.

Sprint · 25-01-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Charliewool

Yes... If they are in place, they need removing before opening OR closing roof

Omg ,it sounds like a irish built car, what's the point of having a fancy button, you might as well get out and crank it up manually if you need to get out.

**Fordman1** · 25-01-2016, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

When he was Stevz he only rated Australian built stuff, so there's a clue.

Holdens.

**Fordman1** · 25-01-2016, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BPXR6T

Had my first chance to get up close to the new model today. Absolutely stunning. I've NEVER been so keen to get a new ford in the driveway. image

Nice picture, the Red really does look good !

Mine will be Magnetic I think

SYZ · 25-01-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

Because people don't want to be waiting 12 months for their cars, so they're pumping them out and bypassing a lot of the standard factory QC protocol. [...]

Is this just a guess, or do you have evidence of it happening at factory level? I only ask because poor QC has been the death of several otherwise excellent vehicles in the past, the P76 being an obvious contender. I just can't see Ford US sending vehicles o/s that weren't fully up to scratch, particularly for a new model.

BPXR6T · 25-01-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Barraxr8

Nice picture, the Red really does look good !

Mine will be Magnetic I think

Either black or race red for me. This car was getting attention from everyone who walk into the dealership. I think ford have a winner. Made the FGX look like a camry.