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I’ve added a new ride to the garage: a Mustang Mach E all-electric SUV, to go with my 1941 Ford Special Business Coupe and 1962 Galaxie 500XL 406.


I’m loving them all, but the Mach E is easily the most luxurious car I’ve owned. It’s definitely a next-gen, next-century car, and a joy to drive. Talking to other owners, it sounds like they’re almost maintenance-free—just a new set of tires in the first 100k miles. Regenerative braking means I rarely even touch the real brakes on local trips!


I work from home, so my weekly miles are low. With a published range of 320 miles, a road trip would require a little planning for charging, but that’s maybe once a year. I didn’t even install a 240v charger at home; the 120v one that came with it is more than enough. And if I ever need a fast charge, there are several high-power chargers within five miles.


It may not be everyone’s cup of tea—and that’s totally fine. My wife loves all the latest safety and convenience features, so she’s happy too. Oh, and in the worst case, we’ve still got our trusty 10-year-old Mazda 3 for backup.

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You didnt say if you got the GT or the Rally. Either one of those are luxury -- but with unbelievable speed.

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neighbor has an all EV truck. 4 motors at the 4 wheels and one under hood, too i believe. very fast! says it will run in the 11's in stock form!! :cool:

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Yes, the GT and the Rally are nice AND fast. I got the Premium, a step up from the base that has all the bells and whistles (but not the power.) As you say, the GT and the Rally are more powerful and exciting; the tradeoff is price, range and kWh efficiency. My car has 2wd without the optional AWD. There are 3 speed settings for accelerator sensitivity, I set mine on the lowest (whisper.) I'm not really about the power. I'm a flathead guy; I don't mind paying big bucks to go slow!:)

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If the guys posting on this forum from just two years ago would have seen this thread, they'd be freaking out.:D

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I caught h-ll for wanting to put a duel master in my 40.

kurt

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I recently went to the Portland Swap and talked to friend's son who is now building an electric '40 pickup. It will be interesting how it turns out.

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I played with electric cars as a kid.......sorry, that was enough for me. I understand that some evs have engine sounds available ....whatever .....

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Check out Neil Young (Buffalo Springfield band member) -- he's created electric vehicles for years. Has a very nice 1959 Lincoln Continental that is electric.
Tom, your friend's son won't be the first.

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I read Mr. Young's book 'Long may you Run'. He drove that electric continental cross country and had pre-arranged a meeting in Detroit with Ford Motor Company executives to discuss electric vehicles. Me, I have a nice yanmar diesel here that I think would be a great donor for a prius or leaf when their battery life makes them cheap. Would it be considered bad form to run a straight pipe up through the hood?

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Quote: "Would it be considered bad form to run a straight pipe up through the hood?"



Only if there's no rattly rain cap.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1745368712

:rolleyes:....'nuf said....

Brad in Maryland

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Now, that's funny!:D

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Yeah, they shouldn't have called it a Mustang, that's nameplate abuse. Although, "All-new Ford Pinto" wouldn't have been such a great choice either.



https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/pictu...ictureid=47247

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As a classic Mustang owner I don't thing FOMOCO should have called it Mustang but the controversy surrounding its name at launch sure put it in the lime light. Apparently they are a pretty good EV by all accounts and we can get them here in NZ...much better than those muskrat things.

GB

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Speaking of mustangs.
I have a 2017 model ,cost $60K new.just stopped at the ford joint. and enquired about a new one $93 K
so the old one will stay in the shed.
The shed is full at the moment
2 x 33 fordors
1 x 34 3w coupe
1 x 28 cpu.
one 2017 mustang

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1745393689
Tight squeeze in Lawrie's garage full of beauties.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1745405102

Mustang Mach-E Premium - Australian RHD version

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Could be a Rivian. I saw them when they first came out at the NY Auto Show a while back. Four wheel motors and some impressive performance.

Still not ready to take the jump to EV, but congrats on the new purchase SoCal. Enjoy it.

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LAWRIE, That is a super nice collection of vehicles you have.
Congrats. ;);):):)




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