5.0

FromG2Z · 10-09-2011, 08:58 AM

^ I understand about the holding out thing, but like I said before, cars and tech will always continue to get better. As soon as you buy it, there will be something better out there. Always. Just get what you want and what you can afford and be happy with it

m4a1mustang · 10-09-2011, 11:16 AM

Yeah, I understand holding out for a Mustang GT if only the 4.6 liters were available and you KNEW the 5.0s were coming in the next 6-12 months... but if you want a GT500 now, get it. They are still great cars and handle really well. If the next model is that much better and you really want it, then you can always trade up.

FromG2Z · 10-09-2011, 01:51 PM

^ I agree. And it's not like whatever car we get next will be our LAST car. I mean come on, we're all car guys

I will be getting new cars till the day I die. We ALL know we will never be satisfied with "one" car.... lol.

So what I did today... (kindda like a what did you do with your 5.0 thread), I ran some errands in my 11 year old 93k mile Civic (since I have no sports car right now). After the errands, I drove by a local Ford dealer. They had a black 2012 Shelby GT500 coupe... after I walked around and drooled at that, I saw a 2010 Race Red GT, used., for sale too, with a CS package and pedestal spoiler.

My Kona will look like the red one, but will have the GT500 mufflers, which I like much better than the stock, plus the decklid spoiler. The stock mufflers look too small. The red one also had the stock front fascia, which doesn't look that bad compared to the GT/CS fascia. But anyways, I just eyed both cars, and it's making me really really really antsy. I am loving the 5.0 look even more. It's sexy in muscle car way... definitely not in a Z shape way. It's as if it knows it doesn't have the small tight curves like the Z does, but it's proud to be itself in a loud in your face way... again, Angelina Jolie like

I love it.

Hurry up December..... this sucks.

Lemers · 10-09-2011, 01:51 PM

Well I can't trade my Z up and then trade my Shelby up. I've got to play this right and keep what ever I get. I gonna keep my ear to the ground on rumors. Just HP upgrade is nice but the new gauges are really cool.

FromG2Z · 10-09-2011, 01:57 PM

BTW, Lemers, speaking of getting a GT500 now, did you know that I ALMOST got a 2010 Used GT500 vert instead of my new 5.0? A dealer locally had a freshly traded Grabber Blue GT500 vert, with 12k miles. It was stickered at 46k. I was trying to finalize the deal for a new 5.0, when the manager comes up to me and says, "What do you think of this Shelby?"

I said, "I like it, but 46k is not within my budget". He goes, "Well tell you what, we'll let this go for $40k, plus your trade in on the Z.". I ALMOST went that route.... but didn't do it because of the value they were going to give me for my Z (which is why I didn't buy from them period), plus the grabber blue with red stripes was hideous, IMO. So I didn't compromise.

Point of story is, you can get a USED GT500 for pretty affordable. They offered that to me at $40k with NO negotiation even. I probably could have gotten it for cheaper even.

What scares me is if they were offering me $40k for that car, imagine how much they raped the owner who traded it in. Talk about devaluing...

FromG2Z · 10-09-2011, 05:28 PM

Here's what I saw today...

m4a1mustang · 10-09-2011, 05:33 PM

Mmmm nice. I love those wheels.

Alchemy · 10-09-2011, 05:42 PM

What color is that?? No sale brown??

m4a1mustang · 10-09-2011, 05:48 PM

Its black.

Alchemy · 10-09-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Its black.

thats what I get for a wise *** comment after just a quick glance.

m4a1mustang · 10-09-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

thats what I get for a wise *** comment after just a quick glance.

Alchemy · 10-09-2011, 06:13 PM

I didnt enlarge the photo, fail. I do like the wheels though, look like my Forgestars.

Red__Zed · 10-09-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Dan, I heard the Roush AB's in person again today. They are definitely not too loud. Sounds really good IMO.

I need to find someone with them so I can hear them

m4a1mustang · 10-09-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I need to find someone with them so I can hear them

Well next time you are in town come over here and we can steal this guy's car so you can listen.

Red__Zed · 10-09-2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well next time you are in town come over here and we can steal this guy's car so you can listen.

you should steal it and bring it into DC tomorrow

10-09-2011, 08:58 AM	#1591 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	^ I understand about the holding out thing, but like I said before, cars and tech will always continue to get better. As soon as you buy it, there will be something better out there. Always. Just get what you want and what you can afford and be happy with it __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

10-09-2011, 11:16 AM	#1592 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, I understand holding out for a Mustang GT if only the 4.6 liters were available and you KNEW the 5.0s were coming in the next 6-12 months... but if you want a GT500 now, get it. They are still great cars and handle really well. If the next model is that much better and you really want it, then you can always trade up. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-09-2011, 01:51 PM	#1593 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	^ I agree. And it's not like whatever car we get next will be our LAST car. I mean come on, we're all car guys I will be getting new cars till the day I die. We ALL know we will never be satisfied with "one" car.... lol. So what I did today... (kindda like a what did you do with your 5.0 thread), I ran some errands in my 11 year old 93k mile Civic (since I have no sports car right now). After the errands, I drove by a local Ford dealer. They had a black 2012 Shelby GT500 coupe... after I walked around and drooled at that, I saw a 2010 Race Red GT, used., for sale too, with a CS package and pedestal spoiler. My Kona will look like the red one, but will have the GT500 mufflers, which I like much better than the stock, plus the decklid spoiler. The stock mufflers look too small. The red one also had the stock front fascia, which doesn't look that bad compared to the GT/CS fascia. But anyways, I just eyed both cars, and it's making me really really really antsy. I am loving the 5.0 look even more. It's sexy in muscle car way... definitely not in a Z shape way. It's as if it knows it doesn't have the small tight curves like the Z does, but it's proud to be itself in a loud in your face way... again, Angelina Jolie like I love it. Hurry up December..... this sucks. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

10-09-2011, 01:51 PM	#1594 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Well I can't trade my Z up and then trade my Shelby up. I've got to play this right and keep what ever I get. I gonna keep my ear to the ground on rumors. Just HP upgrade is nice but the new gauges are really cool. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

10-09-2011, 01:57 PM	#1595 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	BTW, Lemers, speaking of getting a GT500 now, did you know that I ALMOST got a 2010 Used GT500 vert instead of my new 5.0? A dealer locally had a freshly traded Grabber Blue GT500 vert, with 12k miles. It was stickered at 46k. I was trying to finalize the deal for a new 5.0, when the manager comes up to me and says, "What do you think of this Shelby?" I said, "I like it, but 46k is not within my budget". He goes, "Well tell you what, we'll let this go for $40k, plus your trade in on the Z.". I ALMOST went that route.... but didn't do it because of the value they were going to give me for my Z (which is why I didn't buy from them period), plus the grabber blue with red stripes was hideous, IMO. So I didn't compromise. Point of story is, you can get a USED GT500 for pretty affordable. They offered that to me at $40k with NO negotiation even. I probably could have gotten it for cheaper even. What scares me is if they were offering me $40k for that car, imagine how much they raped the owner who traded it in. Talk about devaluing... __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

10-09-2011, 05:33 PM	#1597 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Mmmm nice. I love those wheels. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-09-2011, 05:42 PM	#1598 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	What color is that?? No sale brown?? __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

10-09-2011, 05:48 PM	#1599 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Its black. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-09-2011, 06:13 PM	#1602 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	I didnt enlarge the photo, fail. I do like the wheels though, look like my Forgestars. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL