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Old 12-23-2012, 11:25 PM
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Thumbs up how do you like your 2011 GT500's?

I am about 85% sure on getting a red/white stripe combo SVTPP with 542 miles on it.
The price of the car is as of now 42,000.
(WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PRICE?)

Well, what are the pros and cons of your purchase?
any regrets? I'm pretty excited even though i will owe about $16,000 on it.

What are your insurance premiums?
An estimate on mine at the age of 20 with minor discounts is at $1,263.90
210mo.

What's your mpg?
Coming from my srt8 charger the MPG was terrible!
I know i wont get what a prius gets but is it decent, below, or above? lol

and does anyone have pictures of their red GT500'S with black wheels or red with black stripes instead of black?
thanks!
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Old 12-24-2012, 04:26 AM
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If you've been in the service try USAA auto insurance. Or your Dad?
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Old 12-24-2012, 10:05 AM
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I get around 18 plus miles per, mix 50% city/highway.
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Old 12-24-2012, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by audioAl
If you've been in the service try USAA auto insurance. Or your Dad?
No nothing like that, I have a good GPA discount right now....

but since I will be financing the car it will have to be under my name,

would you know if i'd be able to get the car under my moms name for the insurance and have me listed as a driver? Or something similair to make my premium cheaper?
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Old 12-24-2012, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtychamba
I am about 85% sure on getting a red/white stripe combo SVTPP with 542 miles on it.
The price of the car is as of now 42,000.
(WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PRICE?)
That's an excellent price for that car!

Originally Posted by dirtychamba
Well, what are the pros and cons of your purchase?
any regrets? I'm pretty excited even though i will owe about $16,000 on it.
I've had no regrets whatsoever! This car is the most awesome Mustang I've ever owned, and I've owned some really badass Mustangs! LOL!

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What are your insurance premiums?
An estimate on mine at the age of 20 with minor discounts is at $1,263.90
210mo.
LOL! Not really an issue for me. I'm a 58 year old married man with an excellent driving record, and multiple insurance lines with the same company. But for the record, it cost me $10 more per month for full coverage on the 2011 Shelby, than for the same coverage on my 2004 Ford Explorer Sport winter beater!

Originally Posted by dirtychamba
What's your mpg?
Coming from my srt8 charger the MPG was terrible!
I know i wont get what a prius gets but is it decent, below, or above? lol
Hmm, your mileage can be as good, or bad, as your right foot will allow! If you don't constantly get into it, and use 5th and 6th gear for cruising around, you can get decent mileage. If, like me, you have a lead foot, well, let's just say I'm glad the local Shell station is right down on the corner! LOL!

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and does anyone have pictures of their red GT500'S with black wheels or red with black stripes instead of black?
thanks!
Sorry, can't help with this at all!
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Old 12-24-2012, 07:46 PM
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42,000 will be a steal on this car. Is it completely stock?
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Old 12-24-2012, 08:31 PM
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Traded my triple black 09 GT500 for my 11. Haven't regretted it one bit. Sorry about the picture quality. Grabbed some old shots off my ipod touch here. The good ones are on my girls camera.




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Old 12-25-2012, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RdRang95
Traded my triple black 09 GT500 for my 11. Haven't regretted it one bit. Sorry about the picture quality. Grabbed some old shots off my ipod touch here. The good ones are on my girls camera.



looks exactlly alike!
i love the look!
are you thinking of powdercoating your wheels gloss black?

and was also wondering how a rear decklid would look on these?
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Old 12-25-2012, 03:36 AM
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[QUOTE=Mach1man;8117404]That's an excellent price for that car!


i'm going in wednesday to try and talk it down to 40000 final price and i'm taking it!
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Originally Posted by dirtychamba
looks exactlly alike!
i love the look!
are you thinking of powdercoating your wheels gloss black?

and was also wondering how a rear decklid would look on these?
Think I'm gonna keep the wheels the factory color. The dark grey looks real nice with the whole package, although I'm sure black would look nice as well. As far as a decklid It would probably look good although I like the look of the stripes all the way down. I am swapping out the tail lights for the Raxiom one's I just got from American Muscle however.
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