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Ashn4it · 08-09-2016, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369

The new Mustang makes the previous generation look dated.

The Gen 5, in my opinion, has much more staying power than the Gen 6. This includes the Gen 5 refresh - it is not nearly as "classic" as the 2010-2013 aesthetics. It was weirdly European. I think the 2010-2013 will have the most staying power long-term.

My thoughts exactly 👍

redcoats1976 · 08-09-2016, 04:49 PM

actually the more i drive and admire my gen 5 the more it reminds me of a 71 chevelle that went to finishing school.a good thing IMO...

HogsFan75 · 08-09-2016, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369

The new Mustang makes the previous generation look dated.

The Gen 5, in my opinion, has much more staying power than the Gen 6. This includes the Gen 5 refresh - it is not nearly as "classic" as the 2010-2013 aesthetics. It was weirdly European. I think the 2010-2013 will have the most staying power long-term.

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Originally Posted by Ashn4it

My thoughts exactly 👍

I don't get the wierdly European comment.
14-15's take significant styling queues from the 69 Camaro which is arguably the most popular Camaro ever.

Kenny Camaro · 08-09-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

If driving a semi-retro vehicle, listening to classic rock 24/7 & watching reruns of All In The Family count, then I'm dated too.

Ding, ding- we have winner!!! Change All in the Family to Overhaulin' , and it sounds like me!

redcoats1976 · 08-09-2016, 05:21 PM

ok,any other guitar player here that play classic rock?

jrhagen · 08-09-2016, 06:05 PM

The gen 1s looked dated when the 70s were released but doesn't mean I don't still want both. The gen3s were just ugly.

sherob · 08-09-2016, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

ok,any other guitar player here that play classic rock?

Guitar, no... air guitar and drums, yes!

prod · 08-09-2016, 06:36 PM

When I see the 6th gen coming up behind me on the highway, it looks good and mean.
Then as it passes me I get the side and rear views, and it looks so bland compared to the 5th gen. Too square, no muscular fender flares, doenst have the agressive hunkered down look of the 5th gen. I'll say it again: too much modern sports car, not enough muscle car. Of course the driving dynamics make up for it, but they could have made a more distinctive design from the front fenders back.
I also prefer the quad tail lights of the '10-'13 rear end over the rectangle '14-'15.

camguynj · 08-09-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

The 5th gen is the 55 chevy of current cars. The 6th gen imo will never be considered to have a classic musclecar image. I like the 6th gen.....but not the same as I like my "classic" 5th gen. Of course only time will tell.

"The 5th gen is the '55 chevy of current cars" The most sage thing ever written on the forum that will become more prescience as time goes by.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 08-09-2016, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

ok,any other guitar player here that play classic rock?

Yes I have a couple of SG's and play things ranging from The Who, to Randy Rhoads with Ozzy.

HogsFan75 · 08-09-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

The gen 1s looked dated when the 70s were released but doesn't mean I don't still want both. The gen3s were just ugly.

See I like gen 3's if they are done right. Stock I agree, a lot were ugly.

The worse though in my opinion are 1974 - 1981. They are terrible looking.
Though gen 4's don't do much for me either.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 08-09-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

If driving a semi-retro vehicle, listening to classic rock 24/7 & watching reruns of All In The Family count, then I'm dated too.

Rock on dated brother, rock on.

prod · 08-09-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by prod

When I see the 6th gen coming up behind me on the highway, it looks good and mean.
Then as it passes me I get the side and rear views, and it looks so bland compared to the 5th gen. Too square, no muscular fender flares, doenst have the agressive hunkered down look of the 5th gen. I'll say it again: too much modern sports car, not enough muscle car. Of course the driving dynamics make up for it, but they could have made a more distinctive design from the front fenders back.
I also prefer the quad tail lights of the '10-'13 rear end over the rectangle '14-'15.

Actually, now that I look at pics side by side, I think the 5th gen is more blocky than the 6th, but it gives it a wider appearance.
Perhaps its not the difference between the 5th and 6th gen camaros that I notice, but the similarity of the 6th gen to many other new cars on the road.
When the 5th came out it was unlike anything else.

JerTM · 08-09-2016, 07:29 PM

The 6th gen will fade into obscurity like 4th gen. I acknowledge that it is a better car in power and handling, but the appearance is too mundane, it looks like an up level trimmed Hyundai. I require an aggressive muscle look from my muscle cars. They don't need flashy lines or trendy styling. I owned a 79 but considered it more of a sports car due to the body lines. Muscle cars IMO are unrefined, raw power. I don't feel that way about the 2nd gen, 3rd gen, 4th gen, or 6th gen. First and 5th stand out as pure muscle to me.

08-09-2016, 04:49 PM	#58
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	actually the more i drive and admire my gen 5 the more it reminds me of a 71 chevelle that went to finishing school.a good thing IMO...

08-09-2016, 05:21 PM	#61
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	ok,any other guitar player here that play classic rock?

08-09-2016, 06:05 PM	#62
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	The gen 1s looked dated when the 70s were released but doesn't mean I don't still want both. The gen3s were just ugly.

08-09-2016, 06:36 PM	#64
prod Drives: HHR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: GTA ON CA Posts: 451	When I see the 6th gen coming up behind me on the highway, it looks good and mean. Then as it passes me I get the side and rear views, and it looks so bland compared to the 5th gen. Too square, no muscular fender flares, doenst have the agressive hunkered down look of the 5th gen. I'll say it again: too much modern sports car, not enough muscle car. Of course the driving dynamics make up for it, but they could have made a more distinctive design from the front fenders back. I also prefer the quad tail lights of the '10-'13 rear end over the rectangle '14-'15.

08-09-2016, 07:29 PM	#70
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	The 6th gen will fade into obscurity like 4th gen. I acknowledge that it is a better car in power and handling, but the appearance is too mundane, it looks like an up level trimmed Hyundai. I require an aggressive muscle look from my muscle cars. They don't need flashy lines or trendy styling. I owned a 79 but considered it more of a sports car due to the body lines. Muscle cars IMO are unrefined, raw power. I don't feel that way about the 2nd gen, 3rd gen, 4th gen, or 6th gen. First and 5th stand out as pure muscle to me.