I chalk that up to the retirement of the old guard and the reliance on book taught CAD monkeys getting cute, who have negligible dirty finger nail experience. It used to be Japanese education system was quite good (I spent 9 years in it) but western style tolerance of halfassery has invaded...
The mustang has always been a piece of trash. But American consumers are just fine with that.
What's telling is that the Asians, esp the Koreans are able to match German and Japanese precision for far less money.
Ford could do it too. Nothing the Asians do is new, bespoke, or unobtainable...
Yeah I'd demand a hella more cash for that swap.
There are no less than 3 version of Ford recaro. The best is the bullit. 250+ lb me was actually comfy. All the others are not plus-size friendly.
Detroit has always had a loose if any grasp on doing things right. Just look at the pathetic standards they hold their employees to, never mind their suppliers.
When something as simple as wiper blades is refused delivery by the euro brands from a supplier but Ford et al will gladly accept them...
a civic. stick shift. no really. Or the Accord.
Or any of the Kia/Hyundai N-series. Hell, even the base Elantra isn't bad if you are injudicious with the throttle and you put some decent tires on it. There should be LOTs of Gen6/7 VW GTIs out there now+soon and they are a gas AND seat 4 adults...
I have yet to see a lease deal for a Mustang that wasn't garbage. So even if you come in VASTLY under the term mileage limit, you're still out an outsized amount of money. And no bank is going to believe you if you tell them you drive <3000 miles a year.
Personally, I'd rent a GT (automatic...