S650 Mid Cycle Refresh

[Zig]

Base GT no options built on Ford's website.

$4.54 / hr?

4.54*2080*5=47,216

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[Puddinpop]

Just backing up what Sin said. It's almost 48k for a base bare bones GT now. Overpriced IMHO. Especially now that I'm seeing some of my local dealers taking 6k off MSRP.

$4.54 / hr?

4.54*2080*5=47,216

 

[Zig]

Just backing up what Sin said. It's almost 48k for a base bare bones GT now. Overpriced IMHO. Especially now that I'm seeing some of my local dealers taking 6k off MSRP.

Understood, however in the day and age that one purchases water, it’s relative. At $20 per hour minimum wage, that ‘s about normal for the ‘type’ of purchase.

 

[BoostRabbitGT]

As a quick aside, how long do you guys think it'll be until $40K becomes the new "affordable" price point for cars in general? (If that isn't already considered it right now.)

 

[Q6543]

So glad I bought in 24…

That refresh will be 60ish by then

 

[DeluxeStang]

As a quick aside, how long do you guys think it'll be until $40K becomes the new "affordable" price point for cars in general? (If that isn't already considered it right now.)

Short term, I could sadly see this being the case, but thankfully, long term, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I do believe the tables are turning when it comes to vehicle size and affordability. For decades, cars just got bigger, more expensive, and more complex. Consumers demanding vehicles that could haul more people, more stuff, and contain more tech.

I firmly believe moving forward, smaller size, more affordable price, and less complexity are gonna be attributes that define the auto industry. People may laugh at me, but the days of large families are basically over, even I Utah where I live, no young people are having kids, or are only having a few kids. I think when there's less need to carry around more people and things, it destroys any appeal something like a suburban or super duty has.

A lot of people still want tech, but they're tired of cars being too complicated and having features they never use. I see cars toning down the tech in the future, retaining the stuff consumers really like, but ditching the gimmicks like facial recognition.

So overall, I believe there are a lot of reasons to believe smaller, more affordable and sensible cars are gonna gradually start to make a comeback. A future where more people drive maverick hybrids and fewer people drive f-150s.

 

[SINBUSTER007]

i am hoping Zig is just doing a tounge-in-cheek with the $4.54/hr thing....
i know of no one who can save 100% of their earnings. like i stated before i dont live beyond my means....i budget, have been for over 20yrs, granted i dont have a 6 figure salary either but after we budget with bills and kids stuff we have around $500 left over, some to save and some to spend.... but being realistic here you cannot expect someone (thinking logically here) to take all their savings and buy a car. thats a huge risk. if you have tons of cash sitting in a bank somewhere and you can buy a new mustang, thats fine you can spend however you please....

 

[Zig]

Short term, I could sadly see this being the case, but thankfully, long term, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I do believe the tables are turning when it comes to vehicle size and affordability. For decades, cars just got bigger, more expensive, and more complex. Consumers demanding vehicles that could haul more people, more stuff, and contain more tech.

I firmly believe moving forward, smaller size, more affordable price, and less complexity are gonna be attributes that define the auto industry. People may laugh at me, but the days of large families are basically over, even I Utah where I live, no young people are having kids, or are only having a few kids. I think when there's less need to carry around more people and things, it destroys any appeal something like a suburban or super duty has.

A lot of people still want tech, but they're tired of cars being too complicated and having features they never use. I see cars toning down the tech in the future, retaining the stuff consumers really like, but ditching the gimmicks like facial recognition.

So overall, I believe there are a lot of reasons to believe smaller, more affordable and sensible cars are gonna gradually start to make a comeback. A future where more people drive maverick hybrids and fewer people drive f-150s.

We’re aren’t even close to the average vehicle size of the 70’s and ‘80’s. Those ltds were land yachts compared to the smaller sized parking spots of even today’s largest compact.

 

[Zig]

i am hoping Zig is just doing a tounge-in-cheek with the $4.54/hr thing....
i know of no one who can save 100% of their earnings. like i stated before i dont live beyond my means....i budget, have been for over 20yrs, granted i dont have a 6 figure salary either but after we budget with bills and kids stuff we have around $500 left over, some to save and some to spend.... but being realistic here you cannot expect someone (thinking logically here) to take all their savings and buy a car. thats a huge risk. if you have tons of cash sitting in a bank somewhere and you can buy a new mustang, thats fine you can spend however you please....

The math is around 22% if only earning the minimum of $20/hour.

 

[Frogdog1]

A lot of people don't invest for retirement anymore it seems. That is a huge mistake. Some of those people are going to wish they had passed on the Mustang, big boats, and other things like that some day, then buy the Mustang later. They obviously are not an "every man's car" for the pricing, hp delivery, and performance capabilities.

 

[LouG]

Seriously. Mustang card revoked. Go back to Russia.

Don't knock those Trabants. They nearly conquered the world with 2 stroke emissions.

 

[LouG]

I'm very blessed to be able to pay cash for my vehicles. That said, Im not rich, and I do have to save and plan accordingly. Most people do not have the luxury of paying 50k out of pocket for a new vehicle, and that should not automatically make them irresponsible car buyers who dont work hard. You can still buy things and finance responsibly

Listen to my brother. He knows, and there are many like us who delayed gratification. ( On some things)

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Base GT no options built on Ford's website.

Good to know. I know the 2024s were a little less. $46.5 still isn't that bad considering there isn't a cheaper or faster sports car available.

 

[Frogdog1]

Listen to my brother. He knows, and there are many like us who delayed gratification. ( On some things)

So very true. My wife and I lived somewhat poorly for about 4 years by choice, but we did save a lot and paid cash for the second car after marriage, and every one after that. We paid cash for a house as soon as we could and haven't owed money for a while.

That came after climbing the corporate ladder, again through hard smart work, then starting our own companies which pays a LOT better with a lot more freedom. It's called hard work and sacrifice at the right time for the right things. It didn't phase me to sit down and write that check for what's in my avatar. No, life isn't fair. LIke a CEO told me before I graduated university: "You have to make your own breaks". I haven't forgotten that.

 

[The Ghost]

Mid-cycle refreshes are always interesting to see. I'd guess some front end and rear end alterations. Maybe a new spoiler option, wheels, and a new package or two. Probably a couple creature comfort additions. Whatever they do though, by then it's probably going to be $60K for just a mid-range Mustang GT.

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