So, now that we've examined the drop-top's road-holding and power delivery, what about its overall refinement and attention to
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| With a base price of $27,995, let's not be too picky about its less than ideal plastics quality. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada) |
detail? First of all, with a base price of $27,995, making it one of the least expensive four-seat convertibles in the Canadian market, let's not be too picky about its less than ideal plastics quality. Yes, if I were actually turning over my hard earned cash, or even harder earned credit for a new Mustang, the hard plastic dash and console would leave me wanting for more, but I know of many more Mustang fans, upgraded from their long-in-tooth Fox-based 'Stangs, who are head-over-heals in love with Ford for doing such a fine job with the new model's interior. So in other words, I'm a snob and I should just go back to my BMW. OK, fair call. Even with my
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| It takes about thirteen seconds to drop the top if the windows are already lowered. That's quick, by the way, thanks to a sophisticated Z-fold mechanism. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
higher-than-thou attitude I have to commend Ford on the cabin's superb fit and finish. All panels butt up against each other with nary a trace of airspace, and there were no squeaks, rattles or buzzes to annoy. The same tight fit was evident when the windows were raised and the top fixed into place, a process that takes about fifteen seconds - thirteen to drop if the windows are already lowered. That's quick, by the way, thanks to a sophisticated Z-fold mechanism that integrates a flush-mounted cover without the need to get out and snap anything on. There's an optional cover available, mind you, but I can't see the need for buying something extra to rob trunk space, before complicating the top dropping process.
