Is the S550 Mustang the new FRS/BRZ/ST of Oppo?

"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
10/29/2016 at 18:24 • Filed to: None

Seems like there’s a lot of us now. I count 3 Ecoboost and 3 GT on board, assuming I haven’t forgotten anyone.

Also I just want to say I started the Ecoboost trend.

It’s not really surprising. This platform is fantastic: the suspension is great for mixing fun and comfort, the interior is a wonderful place to be, the exterior is gorgeous, and each engine option provides a decent balance of fun and economy. Except the V6, don’t get the V6.

Not to mention they aren’t horrendously impractical. The trunk is enormous and the back seat exists. The only time I’ve found myself wishing I had more space was when I got my tires mounted, but I had a friend bring a truck and later figured out a way to get all 4 in the car.

DISCUSSION (26)

S65 > Jayhawk Jake
10/29/2016 at 18:29

I’d rather have a Foxbody with S550 suspension bits in it

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Jayhawk Jake
10/29/2016 at 18:29

The question is what’s next? First there were Miatas, then STs, then Toyobarus, then Mustangs. What comes next?

gmctavish needs more space > Jayhawk Jake
10/29/2016 at 18:38

There’s the one GT350, too. I can’t remember who has that one

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > S65
10/29/2016 at 18:41

So a worse car that ends up costing more in labor?

Jayhawk Jake > S65
10/29/2016 at 18:41

....why?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
10/29/2016 at 18:47

The next generation FiST.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/29/2016 at 18:51

Its like how some people just replace their old Camrys with new Camrys except we have turbos.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
10/29/2016 at 18:54

If it is as fun as mine, but gets better MPG, I would seriously consider trading.

S65 > Jayhawk Jake
10/29/2016 at 18:56

Er, not S550 bits specfically but an IRS kit of some sort. I was going to edit the comment but you’ve already responded.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/29/2016 at 18:57

I think we are still a few years out from that. I have been kinda thinking about what I would like to get when I am out of school and have money. Its a toss up between a WRX, a 2nd gen FiST, and a F56 Cooper GP3.

S65 > Jayhawk Jake
10/29/2016 at 18:57

Actually the more I think about this the less of a good idea this seems

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
10/29/2016 at 19:09

Due for 2018.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/29/2016 at 19:17

Didn’t realize there was going to be a new one that soon. I forgot that the current Fiesta has been around since 2009. I wonder if there will be an ST at launch.