Evo1986
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TBH I am not surprised because I have seen this interior already in one of the press releases back when the launch happened in September and I really didn't like it.
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I think you're wrong on this one. Although I'm not a fan of the execution most buyers aren't car enthusiasts like everyone on this forum. Most just want a decent V8 Mustang. Who is even aware of the fact that the car could've been called a major refresh? Hardly anyone. It's a new Mustang with a new engine and exterior and interior styling. That' s what marketing says and that's what it is for the vast mojority of buyers. If it wouldn't be this way marketing in general wouldn't work...The dash is indeed an abomination to an otherwise decent looking car (except for maybe the front end, which could use some work). Most people, IMO, who will end up buying an s650 (not me) will do so with an "I'll just have to live with the dash" attitude, whether they admit it or not. Not a good attitude to have to fully and completely enjoy a car such as a Mustang. Again, just my opinion.
I get it, however, I stand by statement only because the dash is that bad. Enthusiast or not, it is very visually distracting in a bad way to most, and there are enough s550s out there for comparison to allow anyone to see just that, thereby wanting something better or similar .... IMO, obviously.I think you're wrong on this one. Although I'm not a fan of the execution most buyers aren't car enthusiasts like everyone on this forum. Most just want a decent V8 Mustang. Who is even aware of the fact that the car could've been called a major refresh? Hardly anyone. It's a new Mustang with a new engine and exterior and interior styling. That' s what marketing says and that's what it is for the vast mojority of buyers. If it wouldn't be this way marketing in general wouldn't work...
Besides, I think that quite a few people actually like the iPad design...
Agree that car enthusiasts are a minority (deviant sub-culture? ) but it's a pretty big one. And folks who buy Mustangs in general are an even bigger minority (enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts). What they all have in common is the desire for the brand experience that a Mustang brings vs a Camry, Prius etc. Hence it needs to be different, recognisable etc so IMHO the external appearance in the wild and drive experience had better be stupendously good or it'll be seen as 'just another 2 door'.Although I'm not a fan of the execution most buyers aren't car enthusiasts like everyone on this forum. Most just want a decent V8 Mustang.
Not entirely convinced on this. I wager there's a strong element of manufacturers using marketing to push designs that are good for them, not us. Emperor's new clothes if you will. And while Ford isn't the only company going down the tablet path some are avoiding it (Porsche) and have even revised models to make the screen less obtrusive (Kia). So who's marketing is right?That' s what marketing says and that's what it is for the vast mojority of buyers. If it wouldn't be this way marketing in general wouldn't work...
certain strata are for sure. I think I could make a credible case for NOT using tablets for no other reason than to break the ingrained grip of the tablet-addicted to constantly watch the things. Does Ford really think that if you're the kind of person who has a tablet glued to their hand that they WON'T play with and entertain themselves via the tablets to the detriment of the essential task of Driving? For a public safety reason alone tablets and touch screens should be banned with prejudice.Maybe society is more screen obsessed than it seems.
Yes. But big telco money wants you to be addicted to your phone. You need it...NEEEEED.For a public safety reason alone tablets and touch screens should be banned with prejudice.