Boss: 2012 vs 2013

Fuzzy Dice · April 2nd, 2012, 12:19 PM

So looking into both of these amazing cars. I liked the 2012 Boss when it came out, but there are a few thins about it i dont like(the C stripe, painted roof, taillights). I really like the 2013s, but the GT500-esque look throws me. That and i like the lower fascia on the 2012 better. So im asking you MM, if you were to buy one, or even if you weren't, which one do you like better. Pros/cons, opinions, whatever you wanna say.(I know most everybody has some sort of opinion on the Boss)

RZNCAIN · April 2nd, 2012, 12:25 PM

Well since the 2012 Boss is ugly and the C-stripe looks like shit. I chose the '13 by a fucking mile.

Azure · April 2nd, 2012, 01:54 PM

I cant get over the lower part of the front fascia on the '13's soooo I vote 2012 boss

Dubtown311 · April 2nd, 2012, 03:02 PM

13....only b.c gota have it green!!!!!

Granticusss · April 2nd, 2012, 05:26 PM

^+1. And the school bus yellow

ragingclue · April 2nd, 2012, 07:15 PM

The painted cladding adds visual girth, which is kind of counter-intuitive on a car with a purpose like the Boss's. I do think the '13 LS (especially the black) looks better than the '12 LS, but as for the non-LS cars, the '12s look better IMO.

The SYNC and HIDs on the '13s were big things to add, but these can be retrofitted or worked around on the '12s anyway without too much hassle AFAIK.

I guess the Track Apps are a nice addition too, but I don't know too much about them.

Shelbydog! · April 2nd, 2012, 07:16 PM

I dunno, the more I see the 2010+ the less I like them. I can't wait for a full redesign. Retro is dead.

Silver35th · April 2nd, 2012, 07:18 PM

The fake fog plastic pieces piss me off. Either leave them or take them out of the grille completely.

But that being said, I like the '13.

Ubanks2000 · April 2nd, 2012, 11:20 PM

Don't like the front fascia of the 13 but love everything else about it.

Headlights, taillights, track apps, side mirror light ....mainly the track apps and LCD screen in between guages

If you don't like the front fascia, there is got to be someone willing to trade you to make there 10-12 look like a 13....

And the retro theme is pretty cool it is gonna wear out eventually...but to what ? The GTO was a modern look with muscle and it looked weird....it was like a BMW with a 350 sb...or a football bat !
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Durr4456 · April 2nd, 2012, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Shelbydog!

I dunno, the more I see the 2010+ the less I like them. I can't wait for a full redesign. Retro is dead.

I still love the way my s197 looks.

That mobile device thingy

Rainbow · April 3rd, 2012, 01:33 AM

Don't like the '13s. Get a '12.

manolith · April 3rd, 2012, 06:57 AM

i would get a boss 302 over anything but a 2013 gt500.

03SonicBoom · April 3rd, 2012, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by azure mach!

I cant get over the lower part of the front fascia on the '13's soooo I vote 2012 boss

+1

I don't mind the C stripe on the 2012. I keep seeing the picture of the Orange 2013 w/ the Boss 302 stripe that ends at the top of the fender, that needs to continue onto the hood or it looks odd to me. The painted hood on the 2012 was stupid. The plastic "fog lights" on the 2013 are just as stupid (but easily replaced w/ a new grille). I don't mind either of the tail lights. But the glowing headlight edge of the 2013 is stupid, quit trying to do what Audi did 5 years ago.

93slayer · April 4th, 2012, 07:35 AM

I'd say u can't go wrong. Any Boss or 13 Shelby is a win dude.
Personally I haven't gotten into the 13's yet. They have some appeal to me, but the 11-12 look better I think.

Lifted1981 · April 4th, 2012, 03:42 PM

2012

RickIsYoDaddy · April 5th, 2012, 08:45 AM

2012. I dont like the front end look of the 13s at all

Ubanks2000 · April 6th, 2012, 05:46 AM

I saw a 13 in person today at the dealer, the front end can grow on you after you accept it, the painted bumpers and side skirts are very nice then add the track guages my vote is still for the 13.....

Side note, why was for so lazy to not actually re design the front or just come up with New hood lines .... That really shows pure laziness to use a design that's been in use since the gt500 came back, and ish there are probably a few 2010s running around with the gt500 front end on it because I know I did the research on it but could not afford it....

I do it with my cell phone !

iceguyb14 · April 7th, 2012, 05:39 PM

2013 definitely. new front and rear. better aerodynamics. projector HIDs standard. painted side rockers and rear bumper. track apps. removable fog light covers. 2013 ftw.

Confuc1ous · April 8th, 2012, 06:54 PM

I dont like the scrunched look of the front end of the 2013 whatsoever and although the tail-lights are novel, they arent my style. Overall its an improved car so there is a major plus in that sense but looks come first and so 2012.

TheRedHood · August 24th, 2012, 05:59 PM

Id go 12'. Like everyone else had said, I like the front end way more on 12's.

View Poll Results: Which onedo you like better?
2012 Boss	30	46.15%
2013 Boss	35	53.85%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

April 2nd, 2012, 12:25 PM	#2
RZNCAIN Hey Everybody, Come See How Hard I Parked! 2007 Mustang Shelby GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 13,717 iTrader: 2 reviews	Well since the 2012 Boss is ugly and the C-stripe looks like shit. I chose the '13 by a fucking mile. __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver? Checkout my Photo shoot!

April 2nd, 2012, 01:54 PM	#3
Azure Caveat Emptor 1974 AMC Pacer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tx Posts: 3,264 iTrader: 0 reviews	I cant get over the lower part of the front fascia on the '13's soooo I vote 2012 boss __________________ 2003 Mach 1 - Sold 1998 taurus - DD 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra "Medusa" Cobra Club #113

April 2nd, 2012, 03:02 PM	#4
Dubtown311 Regular 2012 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 250 iTrader: 0 reviews	13....only b.c gota have it green!!!!! __________________ 2012 Grabber Blue GT/CS, Bassani cat-back with Bassani X crossover, BBK Cat-Deletes, Steeda Cai, BBR Tune, and MGW Short throw shifter. Steeda Ghost cam tune!

April 2nd, 2012, 05:26 PM	#5
Granticusss Enthusiast 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 701 iTrader: 0 reviews	^+1. And the school bus yellow __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 6MT Flowmaster Outlaw AB BBK X Pipe BMR Springs/PHB

April 2nd, 2012, 07:15 PM	#6
ragingclue Regular 2013 GT Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	The painted cladding adds visual girth, which is kind of counter-intuitive on a car with a purpose like the Boss's. I do think the '13 LS (especially the black) looks better than the '12 LS, but as for the non-LS cars, the '12s look better IMO. The SYNC and HIDs on the '13s were big things to add, but these can be retrofitted or worked around on the '12s anyway without too much hassle AFAIK. I guess the Track Apps are a nice addition too, but I don't know too much about them. Last edited by ragingclue; April 2nd, 2012 at 08:28 PM.

April 2nd, 2012, 07:16 PM	#7
Shelbydog! I ATE THE BONE slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 3,492 iTrader: 11 reviews	I dunno, the more I see the 2010+ the less I like them. I can't wait for a full redesign. Retro is dead. __________________ 4r70w Dirty 3800 Stall P1SC@9lbs TRV25 60# SVT Pump FRPP 4.10s TFS TB+Plenum MAC O/R H Flows 382rwhp 384rwtq MM Pride for Your Ride: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...se-thread.html

April 2nd, 2012, 07:18 PM	#8
Silver35th Hardcore Enthusiast '99 GT 35th Anniversary Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,625 iTrader: 0 reviews	The fake fog plastic pieces piss me off. Either leave them or take them out of the grille completely. But that being said, I like the '13. __________________ 35th Anniversary LE #1708 of 4628 SMR #2043

April 2nd, 2012, 11:20 PM	#9
Ubanks2000 Regular 2012 Mustang GT Gettin it up Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 455 iTrader: 1 reviews	Don't like the front fascia of the 13 but love everything else about it. Headlights, taillights, track apps, side mirror light ....mainly the track apps and LCD screen in between guages If you don't like the front fascia, there is got to be someone willing to trade you to make there 10-12 look like a 13.... And the retro theme is pretty cool it is gonna wear out eventually...but to what ? The GTO was a modern look with muscle and it looked weird....it was like a BMW with a 350 sb...or a football bat ! Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 2012 Kona Blue 5.0 6MT, Magnaflow Catback, Hurst Shifter, Steeda Boss CAI, Boss 302 Intake, Bama Tune, BMR Springs, Panhard Rod, BMR LCA Relocators, Steeda Strut brace Staggered 20in Vossen

April 3rd, 2012, 06:57 AM	#12
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 2,048 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would get a boss 302 over anything but a 2013 gt500. __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, O/R Xpipe, GT500 a/b, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, KB Boost a pump, ID1000 injectors Paxton novi2200sl @8.5psi, ngk 6510 tuned by Ken from Lund racing. 621rwhp/456ft-lbs

April 4th, 2012, 07:35 AM	#14
93slayer Grease Monkey No mustangs..... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: La Plata, md Posts: 525 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'd say u can't go wrong. Any Boss or 13 Shelby is a win dude. Personally I haven't gotten into the 13's yet. They have some appeal to me, but the 11-12 look better I think. __________________ 2012 Race Red GT Premium, 6M, 3.73 -----traded in------ 2002 SVT Lightning, Black, JBA headers, Flowmaster exhaust, Volant CAI, Predator tuned----traded in--- http://www.flickr.com/photos/93slayer/

April 4th, 2012, 03:42 PM	#15
Lifted1981 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	2012

April 5th, 2012, 08:45 AM	#16
RickIsYoDaddy Yes, I am your Daddy 2011 Mustang GT 11s :) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Yo Mamas House Posts: 988 iTrader: 4 reviews	2012. I dont like the front end look of the 13s at all __________________ 2011 Mustang GT... S/C Coming soon!

April 6th, 2012, 05:46 AM	#17
Ubanks2000 Regular 2012 Mustang GT Gettin it up Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 455 iTrader: 1 reviews	I saw a 13 in person today at the dealer, the front end can grow on you after you accept it, the painted bumpers and side skirts are very nice then add the track guages my vote is still for the 13..... Side note, why was for so lazy to not actually re design the front or just come up with New hood lines .... That really shows pure laziness to use a design that's been in use since the gt500 came back, and ish there are probably a few 2010s running around with the gt500 front end on it because I know I did the research on it but could not afford it.... I do it with my cell phone ! __________________ 2012 Kona Blue 5.0 6MT, Magnaflow Catback, Hurst Shifter, Steeda Boss CAI, Boss 302 Intake, Bama Tune, BMR Springs, Panhard Rod, BMR LCA Relocators, Steeda Strut brace Staggered 20in Vossen

April 7th, 2012, 05:39 PM	#18
iceguyb14 Enthusiast 2013 Mustang GT Premium 12.39@114.7 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fredericksburg Posts: 729 iTrader: 1 reviews	2013 definitely. new front and rear. better aerodynamics. projector HIDs standard. painted side rockers and rear bumper. track apps. removable fog light covers. 2013 ftw. __________________ *2013* GT Premium DIB 12.28@116.29mph Track Pack \| Recaro \| Bama \| Steeda \| Ford Racing \| JBA \| Eibach \| J&M \| 3dCarbon \| Barton \| Street Scene \| AMR \| Roush \| MMD Sold 2010 GT Premium 308whp 320wtq 12.92@105.62mph 2013 Mustang Videos!

April 8th, 2012, 06:54 PM	#19
Confuc1ous Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont like the scrunched look of the front end of the 2013 whatsoever and although the tail-lights are novel, they arent my style. Overall its an improved car so there is a major plus in that sense but looks come first and so 2012. __________________ I am most free and happy in my dreams.

August 24th, 2012, 05:59 PM	#20
TheRedHood Hardcore Enthusiast 2012 Race Red GT/CS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belmont, NC Posts: 2,195 iTrader: 0 reviews	Id go 12'. Like everyone else had said, I like the front end way more on 12's. __________________ 2012 Race Red GT/CS: BBK X-Pipe, Flowmaster Outlaw mufflers, Barton Shifter 98 GT-Gone NCMM ORIGINAL

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