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2010 Ford Mustang

Even though Ford doesn't need as much help as GM and Chrysler I think the 2010 Mustang will put a boost in their profit center. If your already a Mustang fan you will be pleased, if you're a first timer of the Mustang then you will love the new 2010 model. It doesn't' make any difference if your just looking for a fun commuter or a balls to the wall hot rod Mustang delivers.
The first thing you notice is the styling, not to far from the original but a few more sharp edges to enhance the look in fact the only sheet metal leftover from the previous Mustang is the roof panel. You still have the option for a V8 and a five speed manual transmission if needed in fact you can have a 4.0-liter V6 that puts out 210 horsepower and 240 pound-foot of torque then the 4.6-liter that produces 315 horsepower and 325 foot pounds of torque all backed by either a five speed automatic or a five speed manual that will give you 15 mile per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the open road. The V6 will get you a couple more miles.
The interior is a lot like Mustangs from the past but with upgrades that all Mustang enthusiast have been waiting for, heated seats, a one piece soft instrument panel constructed in seamless TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin) skin. The center console houses Sync along with 911 Assist and a vehicle health report. The navigation worked perfectly and it looked like it belonged in the new dash, the gauges looked retro especially at night.
Well how does it drive? Well it is a Mustang and that should say it all. The ride was quiet and had plenty of get up and go (I had the 4.6-liter engine with a five speed automatic). The back seats were your typical Mustang back seats, but plenty of room in the trunk. The car came with all the bell and whistles, power window and door locks, A/C. a great sound system and eye popping styling.
I'm not sure about the Gold Burst color I had but other than that I had a blast tooling around San Diego.
Pricing had not been set as of this article but I assume it will start in the low $20,000 range and go up according to your dream list. I would stop by El Cajon Ford and talk with Paul Dyke and see if you can ramble him out of a test drive, if he has one to drive that is.

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