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Yes, electric cars have been around for only about 10 years less than ICE cars. The main issue was battery technology which only made them a realistic product about 20 years ago.

It seems you don't understand the point I am making. Legacy means a product that is end of line and no longer being developed. Electric motors and EV's are NOT legacy full stop. Many car makers are no longer spending any money on ICE development or ICE platforms because they see no future...

Did. Pretty much all gone now. No Audi V8 (new RS models are EV or hybrid 6), Mercedes dropping V8 for hybrid 6 except for S class, Lexus dropping all V8's BMW hardly any V8 now. Literally a handful left.

You do know other carmakers are doing the same 🤷‍♂️

I repeat - the V8 is a fabulous modern engine. ICE engines are legacy! Fine, electric motors are not new but EV's are. V8 hasn't been used much outside the US ever, and certainly isn't now.

The V8 is legacy globally. It doesn't matter how new the engine is the world is moving away from ICE very quickly. The 'legacy' bit doesn't mean old, it does mean a product / technology that is being replaced. Ford will not and should not throw money at the current Mustang model. The next...

You do understand how R&D costs work? All companies developing any product have significant costs up front which are then recouped on subsequent sales of the product. As an example if you are bringing a new car to the market there will be millions or billions spent on design, platform design...

Oh I agree Mustang is an iconic product, the current Mustang is a legacy product with the V8. I very much doubt there will be another V8 Mustang after this one (with a mid life refresh)

If there is a next person coming through the door why would you negotiate on price? It isn't lazy it's common sense! Interest rates on finance are a whole different topic, but certainly rates tend to be higher for vehicles that are easier to sell.

B&O 10" sub replacement guide | 2015+ S550 Mustang Forum (GT, EcoBoost, GT350, GT500, Bullitt, Mach 1) - Mustang6G.com I wish I had bought shares in Pioneer 10" subs back in 2020! My kitchen table is not quite so smart!

That headline is somewhat misleading as it only applies to cars released / substantially updated in 2024, the article makes that clear further down.

Indeed. Easy to do and there will always be customers wanting a little bit more luxury. A bit like the Vignale spec in Europe.

The trouble is those things you don't like such as the digital dash (prefer it myself) are what younger buyers like. The problem with older traditional buyers is that they die and stop buying cars. The only business that makes money out of dead people are funeral directors! Honestly the current...

Sure you can build a $25k to $35k EV on that platform, exactly what it is for as you say. However it will be a 'supermini' like the Fiesta was and the new Renault 5 is. If you want a reasonable performance coupe you will need to be $40k to $50k, which is still fine. MG Cyberster shows what can...

£30k or $30k will get you nothing, and certainly not 250PS. For £40k the best you can hope for is the Alpine A290 which looks like a cracking hot hatch later this year. 2025 Alpine A290 GTS | PH Review - PistonHeads UK I do believe a bit of realism is required re car prices on this thread! 🤷‍♂️

A punchy EV Mustang GT coupe on a new platform with semi solid state or solid state battery - yes please. No need to go silly on power, 500PS is perfect, keep the weight down, nice aero for efficiency.

I wasn't the one that felt the need to 'join in' with an insult, but hey each to their own! Nothing delicate about me :crackup:

The thing is Ford will have removed as much cost from the Mustang as they can by now, or at least minimised increases. D2C is end of life for sure.

Well according to your earlier post they must be struggling to shift them now so surprised they aren't giving them away?

Oh dear - you better go and give them a hand then. Ford make more money per car than Porsche shock! :crazy: