I Test Drove One

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 09:56 AM

Nice. FWIW, based on what I'm seeing on the forums, many of the orders are coming in a lot sooner than 8 weeks.

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 09:59 AM

Recaros

I have the Ford Racing Recaros (cloth + alcantara just like the Boss) out for delivery today. With all my suspension mods I really need seats that will keep me in place better. Can't wait to get them in.

Red__Zed · 04-20-2012, 10:14 AM

Glad you enjoyed the drive. I would definitely spring for the recaros.

I am very jealous of the looks of the 2013...front end looks much better IMO.

I will say that the black is not that difficult to take care of, but I'd much rather have the red.

Nikkolai · 04-20-2012, 12:42 PM

Wow, $74k for the Boss? That's not even the Laguna Seca version and even then, their sticker is $48-$50k. I could've waited for the 2013's but the 2013's don't have the orange/black color scheme I really wanted. I'm missing out on the track app and Ford sync. I don't really like the big nose GT500 front ends and but I do like the new tails and vented hood. I haven't driven around with the stiffest settings but Ford set it from the factory at 2. (range is from 1-5)

TongMan · 04-20-2012, 03:32 PM

This dealer had this 2012 GT Premium on the lot too, but I'd rather go for the 2013. While checking my pictures, I noticed that there was no strut bar. I thought that it was standard equipment, am I wrong? Plus they wanted too much for it.

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 03:39 PM

The strut bar only comes on the cars equipped with the Brembo package. That one doesn't have that option. If you want one I would just order and get exactly what you want. Shouldn't take long.

kenchan · 04-20-2012, 03:41 PM

that center console is huge... wf- ?

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

that center console is huge... wf- ?

It's a big car!

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 03:50 PM

Here are the leather Recaros:

Must have. I wish they were an option when I got mine. No worries, though. My cloth/alcantara Recaros were just delivered.

TongMan · 04-20-2012, 04:00 PM

How much did those cost you?

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

How much did those cost you?

A lot more than they would cost to add the option in on an order.

Lug · 04-20-2012, 04:12 PM

I'd recommend a 2012 GT if anyone is buying now. They are flingging them out the door with over $5k discounts in my area. I actually got a price under $27k for a stripper (non-premium) with the brembo package last time I checked. T hat's a hard deal to pass on.

m4a1mustang · 04-20-2012, 04:19 PM

Should be able to get the '13s at or below invoice soon if you can't get them there now. I know if I was in the market I would be getting a '13, even if there are insane savings on the '12s because I would want the track app function and the Recaros.

ZMan8 · 04-20-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Should be able to get the '13s at or below invoice soon if you can't get them there now. I know if I was in the market I would be getting a '13, even if there are insane savings on the '12s because I would want the track app function and the Recaros.

'13 is worth the extra $.

I must admit, I want one of these in my garage, just don't want to do it at the expense of trading in the Z....

flashburn · 04-20-2012, 04:28 PM

Those Leather Recaro's are sex. I want them in my car. Hell, I'd take the Recaro's in the CTS-V.

04-20-2012, 09:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Nice. FWIW, based on what I'm seeing on the forums, many of the orders are coming in a lot sooner than 8 weeks. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-20-2012, 09:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Recaros I have the Ford Racing Recaros (cloth + alcantara just like the Boss) out for delivery today. With all my suspension mods I really need seats that will keep me in place better. Can't wait to get them in. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-20-2012, 03:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	The strut bar only comes on the cars equipped with the Brembo package. That one doesn't have that option. If you want one I would just order and get exactly what you want. Shouldn't take long. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-20-2012, 03:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Here are the leather Recaros: Must have. I wish they were an option when I got mine. No worries, though. My cloth/alcantara Recaros were just delivered. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-20-2012, 04:12 PM	#27 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	I'd recommend a 2012 GT if anyone is buying now. They are flingging them out the door with over $5k discounts in my area. I actually got a price under $27k for a stripper (non-premium) with the brembo package last time I checked. T hat's a hard deal to pass on. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

04-20-2012, 10:14 AM	#18 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Glad you enjoyed the drive. I would definitely spring for the recaros. I am very jealous of the looks of the 2013...front end looks much better IMO. I will say that the black is not that difficult to take care of, but I'd much rather have the red.

04-20-2012, 12:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 15	Wow, $74k for the Boss? That's not even the Laguna Seca version and even then, their sticker is $48-$50k. I could've waited for the 2013's but the 2013's don't have the orange/black color scheme I really wanted. I'm missing out on the track app and Ford sync. I don't really like the big nose GT500 front ends and but I do like the new tails and vented hood. I haven't driven around with the stiffest settings but Ford set it from the factory at 2. (range is from 1-5)

04-20-2012, 03:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	This dealer had this 2012 GT Premium on the lot too, but I'd rather go for the 2013. While checking my pictures, I noticed that there was no strut bar. I thought that it was standard equipment, am I wrong? Plus they wanted too much for it.

04-20-2012, 03:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that center console is huge... wf- ?

04-20-2012, 04:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	How much did those cost you?

04-20-2012, 04:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Should be able to get the '13s at or below invoice soon if you can't get them there now. I know if I was in the market I would be getting a '13, even if there are insane savings on the '12s because I would want the track app function and the Recaros. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-20-2012, 04:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Those Leather Recaro's are sex. I want them in my car. Hell, I'd take the Recaro's in the CTS-V. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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