Electric Mustang

danrclem wrote:

Reisender wrote:

danrclem wrote:

NJRVer wrote:
I wonder how many EV naysayers on here are going to suddenly think EV's are the best thing since sliced bread because it has "Ford" in it's name?

I can assure you that it won't be me. Most of the vehicles that I have owned have been Ford and I have been a fan of the Mustang ever since it came out. I have a 66 Fastback Mustang and a 69 Cougar convertible in my garage. If they go to all electric vehicles I'd rather see the Mustang name die rather than be electric. If it has an electric motor in it it's not a Mustang to me and I bet a lot of other diehard Mustang fans will feel the same way.

Not disrespecting your opinion and you are certainly not the only one, but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off. An E mustang has better performance, handling, reliability, lower maintenance, better ergonomics, better safety etc than an ICE equivalent. Again, no disrespect here. Just curious on people’s perceptions.

Cheers.

The closest way I can get to explaining it was at one time Ford wanted to make the Mustang a front wheel drive and the fans showed their displeasure with it so Ford kept the Mustang a rear wheel drive. To people like me it just wouldn't be a Mustang if the general concept of the car was changed. It really goes much deeper than that but I just don't know how to put it into words.

There are just so many other names that they could give it without using the name of a legend.

I’m as big of a Mustang Fan as there is and I really like the Mach E in GT form, it might even be my next daily driver if it looks and drives as good in person as I think it will.

I remember the introduction of the Mustang
II in 1974. Sales plummeted. Then the horrible restyling of the '80's. A miracle it survived.

That said, the Mach E looks like a Hyundai Veloster......

Reisender wrote:

danrclem wrote:

NJRVer wrote:
I wonder how many EV naysayers on here are going to suddenly think EV's are the best thing since sliced bread because it has "Ford" in it's name?

I can assure you that it won't be me. Most of the vehicles that I have owned have been Ford and I have been a fan of the Mustang ever since it came out. I have a 66 Fastback Mustang and a 69 Cougar convertible in my garage. If they go to all electric vehicles I'd rather see the Mustang name die rather than be electric. If it has an electric motor in it it's not a Mustang to me and I bet a lot of other diehard Mustang fans will feel the same way.

Not disrespecting your opinion and you are certainly not the only one, but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off. An E mustang has better performance, handling, reliability, lower maintenance, better ergonomics, better safety etc than an ICE equivalent. Again, no disrespect here. Just curious on people’s perceptions.

Cheers.

The closest way I can get to explaining it was at one time Ford wanted to make the Mustang a front wheel drive and the fans showed their displeasure with it so Ford kept the Mustang a rear wheel drive. To people like me it just wouldn't be a Mustang if the general concept of the car was changed. It really goes much deeper than that but I just don't know how to put it into words.

There are just so many other names that they could give it without using the name of a legend.

NJRVer wrote:

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

danrclem wrote:

NJRVer wrote:
I wonder how many EV naysayers on here are going to suddenly think EV's are the best thing since sliced bread because it has "Ford" in it's name?

I can assure you that it won't be me. Most of the vehicles that I have owned have been Ford and I have been a fan of the Mustang ever since it came out. I have a 66 Fastback Mustang and a 69 Cougar convertible in my garage. If they go to all electric vehicles I'd rather see the Mustang name die rather than be electric. If it has an electric motor in it it's not a Mustang to me and I bet a lot of other diehard Mustang fans will feel the same way.

Not disrespecting your opinion and you are certainly not the only one, but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off. An E mustang has better performance, handling, reliability, lower maintenance, better ergonomics, better safety etc than an ICE equivalent. Again, no disrespect here. Just curious on people’s perceptions.

Cheers.

Where did he say he was against electric vehicles. Just not reuse a name that has a specific meaning to fans. Many equate the mustang with the visceral feel and sound of a v8 engine. If moving to a new era treat it as such.

I have no idea if he is against EV’s. Are you confusing me with another poster. I’m asking what aspects of having a mustang an EV turn him off. I don’t really care but am curious. Maybe it’s the sound or smell. Who knows. Nothing wrong with that. Just curious.

No, not confusing you with someone else.

Your quote "but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off" Which is why I stated he did not say he was against electric vehicles.

And I noted "Many equate the mustang with the visceral feel and sound of a v8 engine. If moving to a new era treat it as such"

Just because someone has an opinion the electric is the best and nothing compares is missing the point. But I suspect you just didn't read or misread what I wrote.

Nope. Just asking the person why the electrification of the brand lessens it in his mind. Just a curiosity. Its obviously not the performance aspect. Just a curiosity. Sorry you find it offensive. I am sure his reason makes sense to him and that is the only person that matters.

Just letting you know what the Mustang fans are talking about. Not offended. Just thought you were looking for more than a sample of 1.

I hear ya. There is a guy around the corner from us who has a 65 mustang convertible. Freakin gorgeous. Red. Mint shape. I think he might be having a carb problem as it always smells like raw gas when he drives by. But he loves his car and always seems to be wiping it down with the McGuire’s detailer. It’s always super clean. I’m a convertible guy so huge fan.

Cheers.

Rarely ever been around a pre-catalytic converter car that didn't smell like gas. Go to car shows and they make my eyes water.

Yah. Whatever it is it is stinky. Purdy though.

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

danrclem wrote:

NJRVer wrote:
I wonder how many EV naysayers on here are going to suddenly think EV's are the best thing since sliced bread because it has "Ford" in it's name?

I can assure you that it won't be me. Most of the vehicles that I have owned have been Ford and I have been a fan of the Mustang ever since it came out. I have a 66 Fastback Mustang and a 69 Cougar convertible in my garage. If they go to all electric vehicles I'd rather see the Mustang name die rather than be electric. If it has an electric motor in it it's not a Mustang to me and I bet a lot of other diehard Mustang fans will feel the same way.

Not disrespecting your opinion and you are certainly not the only one, but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off. An E mustang has better performance, handling, reliability, lower maintenance, better ergonomics, better safety etc than an ICE equivalent. Again, no disrespect here. Just curious on people’s perceptions.

Cheers.

Where did he say he was against electric vehicles. Just not reuse a name that has a specific meaning to fans. Many equate the mustang with the visceral feel and sound of a v8 engine. If moving to a new era treat it as such.

I have no idea if he is against EV’s. Are you confusing me with another poster. I’m asking what aspects of having a mustang an EV turn him off. I don’t really care but am curious. Maybe it’s the sound or smell. Who knows. Nothing wrong with that. Just curious.

No, not confusing you with someone else.

Your quote "but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off" Which is why I stated he did not say he was against electric vehicles.

And I noted "Many equate the mustang with the visceral feel and sound of a v8 engine. If moving to a new era treat it as such"

Just because someone has an opinion the electric is the best and nothing compares is missing the point. But I suspect you just didn't read or misread what I wrote.

Nope. Just asking the person why the electrification of the brand lessens it in his mind. Just a curiosity. Its obviously not the performance aspect. Just a curiosity. Sorry you find it offensive. I am sure his reason makes sense to him and that is the only person that matters.

Just letting you know what the Mustang fans are talking about. Not offended. Just thought you were looking for more than a sample of 1.

I hear ya. There is a guy around the corner from us who has a 65 mustang convertible. Freakin gorgeous. Red. Mint shape. I think he might be having a carb problem as it always smells like raw gas when he drives by. But he loves his car and always seems to be wiping it down with the McGuire’s detailer. It’s always super clean. I’m a convertible guy so huge fan.

Cheers.

Rarely ever been around a pre-catalytic converter car that didn't smell like gas. Go to car shows and they make my eyes water.

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

danrclem wrote:

NJRVer wrote:
I wonder how many EV naysayers on here are going to suddenly think EV's are the best thing since sliced bread because it has "Ford" in it's name?

I can assure you that it won't be me. Most of the vehicles that I have owned have been Ford and I have been a fan of the Mustang ever since it came out. I have a 66 Fastback Mustang and a 69 Cougar convertible in my garage. If they go to all electric vehicles I'd rather see the Mustang name die rather than be electric. If it has an electric motor in it it's not a Mustang to me and I bet a lot of other diehard Mustang fans will feel the same way.

Not disrespecting your opinion and you are certainly not the only one, but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off. An E mustang has better performance, handling, reliability, lower maintenance, better ergonomics, better safety etc than an ICE equivalent. Again, no disrespect here. Just curious on people’s perceptions.

Cheers.

Where did he say he was against electric vehicles. Just not reuse a name that has a specific meaning to fans. Many equate the mustang with the visceral feel and sound of a v8 engine. If moving to a new era treat it as such.

I have no idea if he is against EV’s. Are you confusing me with another poster. I’m asking what aspects of having a mustang an EV turn him off. I don’t really care but am curious. Maybe it’s the sound or smell. Who knows. Nothing wrong with that. Just curious.

No, not confusing you with someone else.

Your quote "but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off" Which is why I stated he did not say he was against electric vehicles.

And I noted "Many equate the mustang with the visceral feel and sound of a v8 engine. If moving to a new era treat it as such"

Just because someone has an opinion the electric is the best and nothing compares is missing the point. But I suspect you just didn't read or misread what I wrote.

Nope. Just asking the person why the electrification of the brand lessens it in his mind. Just a curiosity. Its obviously not the performance aspect. Just a curiosity. Sorry you find it offensive. I am sure his reason makes sense to him and that is the only person that matters.

Just letting you know what the Mustang fans are talking about. Not offended. Just thought you were looking for more than a sample of 1.

I hear ya. There is a guy around the corner from us who has a 65 mustang convertible. Freakin gorgeous. Red. Mint shape. I think he might be having a carb problem as it always smells like raw gas when he drives by. But he loves his car and always seems to be wiping it down with the McGuire’s detailer. It’s always super clean. I’m a convertible guy so huge fan.

Cheers.

Yea there are still a lot of varooooom varooooom people. Some even still ride horses.
Lots of others like smooth, quiet, effortless power, low cost fuel, and less time at the shop for scheduled maintenance.

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Reisender wrote:

danrclem wrote:

NJRVer wrote:
I wonder how many EV naysayers on here are going to suddenly think EV's are the best thing since sliced bread because it has "Ford" in it's name?

I can assure you that it won't be me. Most of the vehicles that I have owned have been Ford and I have been a fan of the Mustang ever since it came out. I have a 66 Fastback Mustang and a 69 Cougar convertible in my garage. If they go to all electric vehicles I'd rather see the Mustang name die rather than be electric. If it has an electric motor in it it's not a Mustang to me and I bet a lot of other diehard Mustang fans will feel the same way.

Not disrespecting your opinion and you are certainly not the only one, but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off. An E mustang has better performance, handling, reliability, lower maintenance, better ergonomics, better safety etc than an ICE equivalent. Again, no disrespect here. Just curious on people’s perceptions.

Cheers.

Where did he say he was against electric vehicles. Just not reuse a name that has a specific meaning to fans. Many equate the mustang with the visceral feel and sound of a v8 engine. If moving to a new era treat it as such.

I have no idea if he is against EV’s. Are you confusing me with another poster. I’m asking what aspects of having a mustang an EV turn him off. I don’t really care but am curious. Maybe it’s the sound or smell. Who knows. Nothing wrong with that. Just curious.

No, not confusing you with someone else.

Your quote "but out of curiosity what is it about electrification that turns you off" Which is why I stated he did not say he was against electric vehicles.

And I noted "Many equate the mustang with the visceral feel and sound of a v8 engine. If moving to a new era treat it as such"

Just because someone has an opinion the electric is the best and nothing compares is missing the point. But I suspect you just didn't read or misread what I wrote.

Nope. Just asking the person why the electrification of the brand lessens it in his mind. Just a curiosity. Its obviously not the performance aspect. Just a curiosity. Sorry you find it offensive. I am sure his reason makes sense to him and that is the only person that matters.

Just letting you know what the Mustang fans are talking about. Not offended. Just thought you were looking for more than a sample of 1.

Grit dog wrote:
They could call the new ones Mousestangs. You know, quiet as a mouse....
Or probably sell more though if they called them Libveganstangs!

Or a mesteño reflecting its Mexican heritage and manufacture. :)

They could call the new ones Mousestangs. You know, quiet as a mouse....
Or probably sell more though if they called them Libveganstangs!