Article Comments - 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

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Follow-Up Test: 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt - Ford doesn't build Mustangs to fly. That was true back in 1968 when Steve McQueen sent a GT 390 soaring over the hills of San Francisco in Bullitt. And it's true of the new 315-horsepower 2008 Mustang Bullitt. (more)

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#11 of 30 Re: 2008 Bullitt Mustang [nyccarguy] by cap232pilot1 Nov 20, 2007 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 20, 2007 11:50 am) I think this vehicle , like most domestics of the day , will hold quite well. We had a new 1969 Mach 1 in the family which gave excellent service day in and day out for 8 years. Unfortunately, it was totalled 3 weeks after my brother sold it. Back then, no one hung on to a car , but if had , it would be a collector car today for sure. Honda makes great vehicles. Between my son and I, we put 255K on a 92 Accord and could have sold a dozen of them from the newspaper ad- no one cared about the mileage.The wife has an 07 Accord and I have an 01 Odyssey as daily drivers... but they 're not American muscle . The Bullitt fits the bill. Anyone fortunate enough to get one will be very happy. Replies to this message: nyccarguy (Nov 20, 2007 7:07 pm)
#12 of 30 Re: 2008 Bullitt Mustang [cap232pilot1] by nyccarguy Nov 20, 2007 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: cap232pilot1 (Nov 20, 2007 6:17 pm) but they 're not American muscle . The Bullitt fits the bill. There's something in me that's always wanted a V8. As good as my 4 cyl Prelude is, and as torquey & powerful as BMW's Twin Turbo N52 engine is, there's something about a V8. I know too much about build quality, balance, handling, and other things automotive to go out and spend $30K for a Mustang. IT will be a special car for those who have the privledge of owning one.
#13 of 30 Mustang Interior by mschmal Nov 21, 2007 (1:42 pm)
Most of the rental cars do not have the IUP also known as Interior Upgrade Package. Code 18g. With out IUP the interior is very very low buget looking. CR so far is very impress with Mustang and JD Powers reports that the Shelby GT500 is best in class for Initial Quality. Mark.
#14 of 30 Remember what a Mustang is. by mschmal Nov 21, 2007 (1:43 pm)
This car is suppose to be a performance bargain. A 300+ HP car for less than $32,000! Crude? A little. Fun to drive? You bet. BUT this is not a tame pony. Mark.
#15 of 30 Re: 2008 Bullitt Mustang [nyccarguy] by cccompson Nov 22, 2007 (5:35 am)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Nov 20, 2007 11:50 am) Well, to give you an idea of my perspective, my everyday ride is an Odyssey and my wife drives a Pilot. The build quality of my '06 Mustang GT convertible is not quite that of a Honda but it is pretty good. The interior has too much hard plastic but, heck, most all cars do today! It has the tan interior with the interior upgrade package and the black dash, seat belts, console, and door panel trim contrast nicely with the tan seats and carpet. How will it hold up in the long run? Undoubtedly quite well for me since it is driven less than 1000 miles per year. As for the Bullitt - Ford's hit another home run IMHO. It's funny though to think of a car being true to its "heritage" when it stems from a movie. Replies to this message: cap232pilot1 (Dec 01, 2007 2:06 am)
#16 of 30 Re: 2008 Bullitt Mustang [cccompson] by cap232pilot1 Dec 01, 2007 (2:06 am)
Replying to: cccompson (Nov 22, 2007 5:35 am) Curious as to how Ford will build these starting Jan. 08 - in one shot for all 7,700 or piecemeal throughout the rest of the model year ? My guess is that it will be the former , but it'd be nice to hear from someone who has more than just a guess and actual info on this matter straight from Ford.
#17 of 30 Good question by mschmal Dec 03, 2007 (4:42 am)
Bullitts: There is no allocation, Ford is just letting dealers put up orders. SO its likely that there will be a deluge at first which will wane to a trickle until the 7700 number is hit. Shelby GTs for 08 were built all at once then sent to Los Vegas. I have a question though for people, whats your preference? Green, or; Black? Mark Replies to this message: cccompson (Dec 03, 2007 5:57 pm) cap232pilot1 (Dec 03, 2007 6:11 pm)
#18 of 30 Re: Good question [mschmal] by cccompson Dec 03, 2007 (5:57 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Dec 03, 2007 4:42 am) Oh that's a tough one, Mark. Probably green because of the heritage. Black is going to be rarer though, right? Replies to this message: cap232pilot1 (Dec 03, 2007 6:11 pm)
#19 of 30 Re: Good question [cccompson] by cap232pilot1 Dec 03, 2007 (6:11 pm)
Replying to: cccompson (Dec 03, 2007 5:57 pm) Black, will indeed make for the rarer Bullitt ,color wise.However, when all else is considered, Ford will build far more black Mustangs of this vintage for all models than Highland Green vehicles- (a color which will remain exclusive to the 2008 Bullitt.) We'll probably have to wait for the collector car auctions 25 years from now as to which 08 Bullitts are bringing the most bucks.
#20 of 30 WTF? by lach Feb 18, 2008 (8:57 pm)
I owned an 85 Dodge Shelby Charger. Reason I brought this up. .98 g's turning. WHAT? I'm a Ford guy, mostly have been, except for that car. And I would Expect Ford could make a car that would at least match that g force.