Race Red GT fastback auto picked up on Tuesday, 4 days ago. My impression after 4 days and about 200km.
It looks stunning. Lower and wider than photos suggest.
I am happy with my race red choice. I was worried it may be too light or orange but it is good and looks fantastic with the black wheels and other black accents.
The interior is good overall but there are some areas that could be improved. Improvement in some materials would cost more, so you can't have it both ways.
The seats are comfortable - softer than I am used to, but give good support restrict side movement.
The technology in the car seems excellent but still exploring. The sync2 system seems very good too.
The important stuff...
Performance - Nearly all the driving I have done is in General mode. I tried Sport mode and the difference was remarkable with the engine revving more freely, but call me old fashioned, I would like to run it in before using Sport mode with gusto. That said, the performance in General mode is fantastic. The sweet coyote V8 burbles along and is very responsive with a very satisfying growl. Can't wait till I have run it in a bit.
Ride - the ride is firmer than I expected. Unfortunately, I drive along tram tracks to work and the bumps are a bit harsh. I had a quick (as in short) drive through the Dandenong ranges today and some sections were pretty rough but the GT handled the bad road through corners without any issue. (see handling). On a smooth road it truly is a grand tourer.
Handling - much better than I expected. The GT is sharp, planted and poised. It's fantastic!! The steering feels sharp and the grip gives great confidence as it sits flat through a corner. It may not handle as well as a BMW M3 but the balance between all the elements makes it more fun to drive, IMHO. :))
Fuel economy - economy may not be the right word, but it doesn't seem too bad. Remember, only around 200km, so I am not sure how accurate or indicative this will be. Before my drive through the Dandenong ranges, it was 16.5 l/100km. After, it had dropped to 14.7 l/100km.
Paint work - the race red looks stunning and generally the quality of the paint work is excellent. No swirl marks and a rich feel to the overall look. There were some minor issues though. There are a couple of faults in the paint work on mine and apparently this is not uncommon with the Mustangs delivered so far. In my case, there are two small (match head size) bubbles (?) and three scratch like lines on the bonnet. Ford have agreed to fix them under warranty, as they should. But from my perspective, I don't really want to leave my car in a panel shop for a few days. I will find out more when I go there for their evaluation on the best fix.
Issues - none except the paint work mentioned.
I hope this is helpful to those members patiently waiting for their new
