I think the new "retro" Mustang is by far the best thing Ford has done in years. The big problem for Ford is it makes the rest of the line-up look really bland/unfocused/dated. FoMoCo is struggling with all their other product lines because, with the exception of the Mustang/Trucks/Explorer there is no common product identity or common brand/styling theme to make any particular car a FORD except the nameplate. You can take one look at any Mini, BMW, Jeep, Mercedes, Dodge or even Pontiac and tell the brand without seeing the nameplate. You need to have a distinct brand identity to stand out in a marketplace flooded with cheap generic asian off-brands.

Regards the Crossfire vs. Mustang compro...pretty pointless really.

'Stangs are for the strip or stoplight street races, Crossfires are at home at an autocross event, a twisty country road or road course. Stangs have a back seat and a real trunk but look clumsy and bulky parked next to a petite, compact little sports car like a Crossfire. Apples and Oranges are both tasty and have their place. I'll take one of each !