On Apr 17, 8:32*pm, "dwight" > wrote:
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> > Bob Willard > wrote:
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> >> On 4/17/2012 11:47 AM, twk wrote:
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> >> >> On 4/16/2012 23:00, twk wrote:
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> >> >>>>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...57733598093474...
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> >> >>> I'll need your login name and password to read that.
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> >> >> For the last decade, auto makers have connected with baby boomers by
> >> >> recreating storied cars from their youth like the VW Beetle, Chevrolet
> >> >> Camaro and Dodge Challenger.
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> >> >> Now, Ford Motor Co. is betting it is time to hit the brakes on the
> >> >> retro
> >> >> trend, and shift its focus to a younger generation.
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> >> >> The Mustang, the Pony car that launched affordable and compact sports
> >> >> cars, today strongly hews to the look of the 1964 original. But Ford
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> >> >> working on radical makeover of its signature youth-market car, people
> >> >> familiar with Ford's plans said. The next generation would retain the
> >> >> shark-nosed grille ...
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> >> > I'm not liking that new style at the moment. It will probably grow on
> >> > me.
> >> > Youth-market car, eh? Yep, I'm an old fart. * /grin
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> >> If 400+ HP doesn't grow on you, then start looking for a nursing home.
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> >> (Even my wife's new Flex has 355 HP; I need a Mustang GT to keep up.}
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> > Oh I like the horse power.
> > It's the style that isn't doing anything for me.

> Have to agree. I'm an old fart, too (for sure), but the current Mustang
> looks dated - especially when you look at the complete Ford line-up at
> fordvehicles.com. I wouldn't mind seeing 400HP in a 21st century design. The
> new Fusion is gorgeous; I think Ford could do wonders with the Mustang,
> while staying true to the heritage.
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> I've had enough retro for this lifetime, thanks.

I have to agree, Dwight. I think they've played the retro for all
it's worth. Time for something new. Keep a few of the classic
Mustang cues and proportions but give us something new.

Patrick