I think it would be interesting to see the difference between this and the base V8. Finally show how a similar priced V8 isn’t always the answer.

My only gripe with this is to get MagneRide you really need to spend $36k because requires the handling package. You can actually option an Ecoboost NOW with MagneRide and it’s like $31k. 

I found the info for 2015 (not sure if it’s changed) but the GT was 170 lbs heavier and has a 53/47 distribution. The Ecoboost is 52/48.

For a V8 without the Performance pack. There is a market for those that want a lighter car with better handling than more power and less handling. It’s not for everyone, but it’s nice Ford gives so many options.

Admittedly that is the biggest issue the Ecoboost Mustang, along with the typical Mustang mentality “gotta have a V8”. If this wasn’t called a Mustang or looked like one it would probably be praised as well balanced fun affordable coupe.

It’s also not installed at the dealer like the article says, it’s a factory option. Should be an interesting comparison to the turbo 4 or V6 Camaro with the 1LE package.

Any remaining Mazda3s from this generation are Swiss cheese north of the Mason Dixon. 

Isn’t the new Mazda3 available with the 2.5 liter engine and AWD?

They are cutting loose white collar jobs, not manufacturing. And those production lines were replaced with other products. The Taurus and Explorer were built at the same plant, if anything  the Taurus was hindering Explorer production. 

I think the Z4 only comes with a manual with the four cylinder and not in the US.

Somehow Tesla also worth more than Ford. I understand that Tesla offers other products besides cars, however I do not know how much of their business is outside of automotive but i do not think it is much.

To be fair, is there any other way to drive a company fleet vehicle? Fleet/rental cars get driven hard because people follow Jeremy Clarkson’s philosophy of fastest car in the world.

Sorry for the double post. My original one wasn’t showing up on my end

Technically no. Later they offered a 1.0 3 cylinder Ecoboost engine which was available with a traditional slush box automatic. Not many were built or sold in the US, I presume because the thought of a 3 cylinder 1.0 liter engine isn’t a selling point.

Technically no. Later (2015 or 2016?) when they added the 1.0 3 cylinder Ecoboost option it was available with a normal slush box automatic. But I don’t think those are easy to find. I think people and dealers were hesitant to order such a small engine.

I’m no lawyer, but I think it’s illegal (at minimum very discouraged) for the President to have an influence on private business practices. One could argue he is doing that here, even if isn’t a stakeholder. The stock has risen 200% following that tweet.

Lawyer fees are usually a percentage of a payout. Not based on number of lawyers or man-hours worked.

In some cases though you also get more passenger room in the sedan than the crossover. I’d rather sit in the rear of an Accord than a CR-V. And the mazda3 hatchback has more cargo room than the CX-3. 

Yes, in essence Ford is charging the dealer that much and it’s passed on to the consumer.

Well they charge a lot for replacement OEM wheels. I am sure they jack up the price because it’s an easy way to make money given the conditions of our roads. A replacement for my car costs over $700 through the dealer. I doubt it costs Ford anywhere near $3k to attach 4 wheels to a car that stickers for $25k.