Alcibiades

This weekend I got 31 mpg on my new GT (auto), going slowly (about 55) on an empty, flat road with no wind. Real life highway driving seems to be about 25-26 mpg. Pretty good, I think.

When was your GT built? I just got mine, and so far I don't notice any problem. Did you notice yours right away, or did it take awhile to develop? Is it at certain speeds or other driving conditions? Do you think it's coming from the front wheels only?

I just got the Electronics Package in my new Mustang. It looks very well thought out and integrated with Sync, Sirius, voice commands, etc. It is much, much better than a stand-along nav. unit. Much more expensive, of course, but I think the Electronics package really changes the feel of the car to one that is on the cutting edge of computer technology. Maybe not quite so cutting edge as the new Edge (no pun intended), but still way ahead of the competition.

I ordered mine 8/17; it came in yesterday. A little over 5 weeks. Not bad.

The MKS ecoboost would be a blast to drive, and is a good looking car. I vote for it. The only thing I don't like about it is the footwell. I rented one earlier this year (not an ecoboost) and couldn't get comfortable cruising on the highway because I couldn't find anyplace to put my right foot. If that is not an issue for you, I say go for the MKS.

I ordered a GT today. I am told that the wait time is 6-8 weeks here in New Mexico.

If all goes well, I will put in my order tomorrow for a Kona Blue GT. The dealer told me 6-12 weeks, with a probable time of about 8 weeks. I don't know how reliable that is.

Let me know how you like the automatic. I am thinking of getting the same setup, for the same reasons--got tired of shifting. I would be interested to hear your review, especially whether it works to shift some of the gears yourself (does it go from 3 to 6? how fast can you go comfortably in third gear?) and how well the downshift works when it is in Drive.

Thanks for the information. That's too bad. I would like to buy a Ford when it is time to trade in the Grand Marquis, but if I want RWD, which I do, it looks like the Mustang will be the only choice. I guess I'll have to go Japanese or Korean. Ford should have a RWD sedan.

Is the new Explorer going to be RWD or FWD? I sure hope it will continue to be RWD.

I can't believe those wheels and tires don't make for an uncomfortable ride. It's too bad you can't get the Sport with some reasonable wheels, and tire that have a little sidewall.

I just rented from Avis, and learned that Avis and Budget have just merged. Avis had a ton of Fords, Mercurys, and Lincolns.. Budget has a lot too. I rented an MKS to try it out.

To get back on topic, Mr. Rosadini, please let us know how the ride in the SHO compares to the Crown Vic. Is it smoother? Harsher?

The U.S., Ford, and the UAW members would be better off without the UAW. What a terrible organization; it has done so much damage to the U.S. economy. The thinking shown by the recent contract rejection is why Michigan is in the dire straits it is in. I hope the days of the UAW are numbered. Maybe then we can start to rebuild.

We just bought a new car to replace our Town Car. I wanted to buy a Ford, but my wife did not want a Mustang, and I didn't want a FWD car to to get another Panther (neglected for too long). So we bought an Infiniti G37. I may get my Mustang in a year or two, but I think Ford needs a RWD option for a sedan.