NickF1011 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 That is the only way I would ever buy a Mustang convertible (I don't like the way they look with the top up)! But I personally doubt it happens. Is this truly a wild stab Nick, or have you garnered some inside info? Just a complete stab in the dark, but the pricing for some techno-gadgetry has certainly come down in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 ...but the pricing for some techno-gadgetry has certainly come down in recent years. True, and we are seeing more retractable hard-tops. Bookmark this thread, and maybe someday you can come back and say "See, I told ya so!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Just a complete stab in the dark, but the pricing for some techno-gadgetry has certainly come down in recent years. I've had that thought in the back of my head as well. I'm sure it all depends on how much it'll cost, because Ford wants to keep it affordable. I do know that had they offered a hardtop convertible Mustang a few years ago, my mom would've gotten that over her 335i. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I've had that thought in the back of my head as well. I'm sure it all depends on how much it'll cost, because Ford wants to keep it affordable. I do know that had they offered a hardtop convertible Mustang a few years ago, my mom would've gotten that over her 335i. I wouldn't put it out of the realm of possibility that they might offer both. It wouldn't be the first time it has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I wouldn't put it out of the realm of possibility that they might offer both. It wouldn't be the first time it has happened. I was thinking of mentioning the Sebring, but decided against it.... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 1. Parchment interior option2. Parchment Tops on convertibles option Good news! I just looked at a 2010 Mustang brochure today while I was at the dealer for service. The Mustang offers Stone interior and a Stone color cloth top. I know it's not quite parchment, but still close (definitely closer than black). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joihan777 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Good news! I just looked at a 2010 Mustang brochure today while I was at the dealer for service. The Mustang offers Stone interior and a Stone color cloth top. I know it's not quite parchment, but still close (definitely closer than black). I think you're right. I think 'Stone' is what I saw last month. I was in Yosemite (On a gloriously fantastic day) and there were several convertibles Mustangs around. I'm guessing the stone top is a slightly grey parchment color. Whatever it is, it DID look good. And Kona blue is starting to grow on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Racing Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 A hard top retractable roof would be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joihan777 Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 A hard top retractable roof would be sweet. If Ford manages to use a modified Mustang platform for a second vehicle, say a new ThunderBird roadster, I can see the retractable hard roof on the shortened vehicle. As an owner of a soft-top convertible for 2+ years I think the weight saving of the soft roof is plenty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 My wish list for the 2014 Mustang: 1) A new chassis. Seriously. Please. 2) New suspension geometry-- 5-link rear, maybe? Possibly? Please? 3) Slightly-downsized, lighter weight. This is not a dowdy, plebeian family sedan. If you can't fit 2 offensive linemen in the rear seats, so be it. 4) Front-mid-engine format, for better front/rear weight distribution. Yeah, I know, that has about as much a chance as Maria Sharapova marrying me-- but that's why it's called a "wish list!" 5) Cylinder deactivation on the V6 and V8. 6) Shelby GT-350 available in Performance White with Candy Red GT stripes. If they built it, I'd sleep with a thousand fat chicks at $50 each to afford one. (For those not in the know, that was a reference to the cartoon Family Guy). Heh. I almost forgot about this post. I wrote it almost a year ago. Usually, my tastes change pretty drastically in the course of a year. In this case, they haven't, much. 1) Okay, maybe it doesn't need an all-new chassis. But I hope they don't try to make it bigger or porkier than it already is. 2) I'm sticking with this one. 3) I'm sticking with this one. 4) Yeah, I'd definitely like some better balance in the 2014 Mustang GT. Mounting the engine just behind the front axle should help. 5) I can scrap this one. It just adds more moving parts and maintenance cost. 6) Yeah, I still want this, but not that pathetic excuse for a GT-350 that Ford has in mind (the extra $30K for minimal performance increase). I'd like to see a 3.5 EcoBoost under the hood, with twin intercoolers and all the tricks in the book of breathing. 3.5L EcoBoost-- GT-350. Get it? Sounds like a no-brainer to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 6) Yeah, I still want this, but not that pathetic excuse for a GT-350 that Ford has in mind (the extra $30K for minimal performance increase). I'd like to see a 3.5 EcoBoost under the hood, with twin intercoolers and all the tricks in the book of breathing. 3.5L EcoBoost-- GT-350. Get it? Sounds like a no-brainer to me! I'd also like to see the next GT-500 use the 5.0 Coyote with either of the following: a) Twin turbos B) Twin-scroll (not roots-type) supercharger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltway Racer Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 My first item on the wish list would be to offer a wireing option for the CS lower fascia with the fog lights that will allow you to keep the factory fog light in place. you have to go to a aftermarket wireing harnes to make this work. Second, A Brembo brake package for the automatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltway Racer Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I have one more to add, A sport mode for the automatic would be nice as someone pointed out a the start of this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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