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>>>>>> I think an upscale Cougar well optioned with a 400 hp, 5.0L, N/A 32
>>>>>> valve V-8 would sell like hotcakes priced around $35k.
>>>>> I still say a 4 door, sporty station wagon Mustang would sell like
>>>>> crazy!
>>>> That's like putting mustard on ice cream.
>>> Yuck! Being the ice cream connoisseur that I was, pre-diabetic now in my
>>> 50's, that was like a pan of cold water.
>> Sometimes a slap to the face is needed.
>>
>>> I agree, to the purist, it would be revolting. But to the somewhat brand
>>> loyal, practical man and somewhat experienced, or most likely displaced,
>>> secretary with several kids and friends, football practices and games,
>>> and the odd weekend project, I think it would do quite well.
>> I have a feeling that the number of new buyers they get from a four door
>> Mustang would be offset by the number of Mustang enthusiasts they would
>> lose. IMO, some things just aren't meant to be, like a four door Mustang.
>> Any more than two doors and it ceases to be a Mustang. Besides there are
>> plenty of fine and capable four door sedans to choose from that are
>> already in the showrooms.
>
> One of the things that has helped the Mustang to appeal to such a wide
> market over the years has been all the options that were and are available
> from the stripped down, no thrills cheapie to the aftermarket, and now
> factory available, corvette stomper. A wagon option would certainly stir
> things up and be newsworthy for a short while, but I don't see anyone with
> the money and the nads to want a GT or GT500 to back off because of this
> added option. Remember the Mustang II, that fiasco doesn't seem to have
> crippled the image or sales at all.

It is a pride thing, IMO. It would also show mega desperation on Ford's
part to cannibalize the Mustang to market a four door station wagon. It
would be like Chevy offering a Camaro or Corvette four door wagon.