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What? Mustang Outsells 911's in Germany?, Seriously? What is WRONG with those Germans? |
DBCooper |
Apr 8 2016, 09:07 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Mustang outsold the 911 in Germany last month, 780 Mustangs to 752 911's. Seriously. http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/08/autos/ford...-sales-germany/
Well, at half the price that probably does make sense, but still, Mustang? |
DCJosh |
Apr 8 2016, 09:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 77 Joined: 22-February 16 From: Mankato, MN Member No.: 19,697 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mustang outsold the 911 in Germany last month, 780 Mustangs to 752 911's. Seriously. http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/08/autos/ford...-sales-germany/ Well, at half the price that probably does make sense, but still, Mustang? Have you had the opportunity to go to Germany? Thing is, its full of German cars. What better way to stand out then to have some good old American muscle in the cobblestone streets of Dussel-David-Hoffenstrassa. |
mein_tag |
Apr 9 2016, 01:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 9-April 08 From: sunny Phoenix Member No.: 8,905 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Mustang outsold the 911 in Germany last month, 780 Mustangs to 752 911's. Seriously. http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/08/autos/ford...-sales-germany/ Well, at half the price that probably does make sense, but still, Mustang? Have you had the opportunity to go to Germany? Thing is, its full of German cars. What better way to stand out then to have some good old American muscle in the cobblestone streets of Dussel-David-Hoffenstrassa. However, when you're paying for the petrol by the liter, it really doesn't equate. |
DBCooper |
Apr 9 2016, 06:49 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Half the price? US$50,000? That's a whole lot of liters of petrol and I don't think Porsches are THAT good with mileage, or Mustangs that bad. And given the number of Harleys over there I doubt that's their main issue.
You know thinking about this after I posted, I haven't been in a Mustang in probably 30 years. They may have changed for the better, I don't know. I do know that in that time Porsche's have put on a whole lot of weight, so maybe those Germans are onto something. |
'73-914kid |
Apr 9 2016, 06:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
I hate to say it, but new mustangs are actually that good. My buddy just picked up a new gt350, and I don't think I've ever had more redneck fun in a car.. ever..
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rhodyguy |
Apr 9 2016, 07:44 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
With the improvements in handling, power, build quality, and the HUGE cost difference the mustang might simply be more attractive to German buyers looking for go fast. Don't forget what might be perceived as the 'cool' factor. Daring to be different?
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iwanta914-6 |
Apr 9 2016, 08:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
Germans in general are quite proud of all things German. That still holds true for the older generation, but I think the younger crowd varies much more.
The roads are still dominated by Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, etc... But I do recall seeing a few 'stangs flying by me on the Autobahn last September when I was there. Ford also does quite well in Germany (Europe in general I'm sure) with their sub compact cars. |
RickS |
Apr 9 2016, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
Price plus VAT is huge in Germany almost doubling the price. A Mustang, even a GT, is a real bargain for those with the need for speed. There is also a segment really into muscle cars. Makes perfect sense to me.
I drove in Germany for a week last Sep and could count the Porsches I saw, other than at the factory on both hands. |
SirAndy |
Apr 9 2016, 10:32 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Ford has always been big in Germany, that is nothing new.
They have even made models that were specifically marketed for Germany as early as the '40s. I fondly remember my late '70s Ford Taunus (named after the area where i grew up!) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Taunus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Taunus_TC (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
SirAndy |
Apr 9 2016, 10:34 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,806 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Also very popular in Germany in the '70s, the Ford Granada:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Granada_%28Europe%29 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
ThePaintedMan |
Apr 9 2016, 11:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
I hate to say it, but new mustangs are actually that good. My buddy just picked up a new gt350, and I don't think I've ever had more redneck fun in a car.. ever.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The new Mustang, in 5.0L, V6 or turbo-4 form is LEGIT. It's one hell of a car. And, contrary to the 991 being all electrically-assisted, the Mustang is still a driver's car. Maybe the Germans still like to shift their own gears and actually feel the the road beneath them. The Mustang has electric power steering as well, but not as dampened as the 991. Then there's the price. |
ConeDodger |
Apr 9 2016, 02:26 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,751 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I saw this article and my biggest concern was that they were calling the Mustang a "sports car." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
It's cute, yes, and it does have some compelling models in its lineup, but sports car? No. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
DBCooper |
Apr 9 2016, 02:46 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, sports coupe car. That more correct?
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rhodyguy |
Apr 9 2016, 02:49 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Sure.
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tomrev |
Apr 9 2016, 02:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 25-February 14 From: N. Mich. Member No.: 17,037 Region Association: None |
Look at the cost of each, and what each can do, and re-ask the question. IMO 911;s are so far away from the simple, well engineered, lightweight cars I once loved, they are off my radar. Read much about the 4 cam, flat crank engine in the Mustang?
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ThePaintedMan |
Apr 9 2016, 02:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Why not? Because it has back seats? So does the 911. And in either one of them, they're essentially useless to most adults.
What qualifies a car as a sportscar? To tomrev's point, does the 911 really count as a sportscar now? I'd lean far more towards luxury or luxury-tourer than a sportscar. And when Porsche finally does do away with the manual in favor of the PDK on all cars, I'd even consider the Mustang more of a sportscar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) The lines between sportscar, sports-coupes, tourers, luxury-tourers have definitely gotten blurred the last few years. There's so many gadgets and luxury options on even the basic cars, it's hard for me to tell what is what. |
rhodyguy |
Apr 9 2016, 02:54 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Rob's opinion.
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DBCooper |
Apr 9 2016, 03:00 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
Why not? Because it has back seats? So does the 911. And in either one of them, they're essentially useless to most adults. What qualifies a car as a sportscar? To tomrev's point, does the 911 really count as a sportscar now? I'd lean far more towards luxury or luxury-tourer than a sportscar. And when Porsche finally does do away with the manual in favor of the PDK on all cars, I'd even consider the Mustang more of a sportscar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) The lines between sportscar, sports-coupes, tourers, luxury-tourers have definitely gotten blurred the last few years. There's so many gadgets and luxury options on even the basic cars, it's hard for me to tell what is what. Uh oh Porsche, that may just be what those German buyers are thinking, too. |
yerpants |
Apr 9 2016, 06:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 146 Joined: 17-September 15 From: North Tustin Member No.: 19,174 Region Association: None |
Low cost and hey, in Deutschland Yankees are exotic. Oooooohhhhh.
Why do you think SirAndy moved here?!? |
billh1963 |
Apr 9 2016, 07:24 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,403 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I hate to say it, but new mustangs are actually that good. My buddy just picked up a new gt350, and I don't think I've ever had more redneck fun in a car.. ever.. Yep...I wouldn't call the Mustang a redneck car anymore. Recent reviews by Road & Track, Car & Driver, etc. show the new Mustang is an awesome machine. |
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