Pulled the trigger.... New Stang in the Garage!!!!
02-18-2007, 07:25 PM
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Pulled the trigger.... New Stang in the Garage!!!!
Well, I did it!!! A few weeks ago I posted for opinions on whether to purchase an 07 Mustang GT or one of the remaining 06 GTOs at a local Pontiac dealer. After thinking about it for a few weeks, even though I liked the Corvette power of the GTO (extremely fast from a rolling start), I just couldn't get comfortable with the risk of buying the limited production, Austrailian/US built GTO. I was worried about resale value and potential parts availability over the long haul.
So yesterday, I went to one of the local Ford dealers, found one on the lot I liked and was able to work out a deal. I am now the very proud owner of a California Special 07 GT coupe. It is black with the flat black GT/CS stripes. I love the subtle stripes of the black on black. Other than the CS package, it is mostly a basic GT premium... 5 speed, 3.31 gears, Shaker 500 with Sirrius. It doesn't have the IUP but I like the straight forward look with just the black and dove grey with no metallic trim. The black with the unique CS nose looks awsome. My wife and I went out driving around for a while this afternoon. It is great just listening to the exhaust as it runs up through the gears. Now I have to get a car seat for my little boy. I have seen a Graco that has Simpson Racing graphics on it that looks pretty cool.
Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on the earlier thread. I'm excited to be a new member of the club.
So yesterday, I went to one of the local Ford dealers, found one on the lot I liked and was able to work out a deal. I am now the very proud owner of a California Special 07 GT coupe. It is black with the flat black GT/CS stripes. I love the subtle stripes of the black on black. Other than the CS package, it is mostly a basic GT premium... 5 speed, 3.31 gears, Shaker 500 with Sirrius. It doesn't have the IUP but I like the straight forward look with just the black and dove grey with no metallic trim. The black with the unique CS nose looks awsome. My wife and I went out driving around for a while this afternoon. It is great just listening to the exhaust as it runs up through the gears. Now I have to get a car seat for my little boy. I have seen a Graco that has Simpson Racing graphics on it that looks pretty cool.
Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on the earlier thread. I'm excited to be a new member of the club.
02-18-2007, 07:58 PM
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RE: Pulled the trigger.... New Stang in the Garage!!!!
ORIGINAL: RollTide87
Well, I did it!!! A few weeks ago I posted for opinions on whether to purchase an 07 Mustang GT or one of the remaining 06 GTOs at a local Pontiac dealer. After thinking about it for a few weeks, even though I liked the Corvette power of the GTO (extremely fast from a rolling start), I just couldn't get comfortable with the risk of buying the limited production, Austrailian/US built GTO. I was worried about resale value and potential parts availability over the long haul.
So yesterday, I went to one of the local Ford dealers, found one on the lot I liked and was able to work out a deal. I am now the very proud owner of a California Special 07 GT coupe. It is black with the flat black GT/CS stripes. I love the subtle stripes of the black on black. Other than the CS package, it is mostly a basic GT premium... 5 speed, 3.31 gears, Shaker 500 with Sirrius. It doesn't have the IUP but I like the straight forward look with just the black and dove grey with no metallic trim. The black with the unique CS nose looks awsome. My wife and I went out driving around for a while this afternoon. It is great just listening to the exhaust as it runs up through the gears. Now I have to get a car seat for my little boy. I have seen a Graco that has Simpson Racing graphics on it that looks pretty cool.
Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on the earlier thread. I'm excited to be a new member of the club.
Well, I did it!!! A few weeks ago I posted for opinions on whether to purchase an 07 Mustang GT or one of the remaining 06 GTOs at a local Pontiac dealer. After thinking about it for a few weeks, even though I liked the Corvette power of the GTO (extremely fast from a rolling start), I just couldn't get comfortable with the risk of buying the limited production, Austrailian/US built GTO. I was worried about resale value and potential parts availability over the long haul.
So yesterday, I went to one of the local Ford dealers, found one on the lot I liked and was able to work out a deal. I am now the very proud owner of a California Special 07 GT coupe. It is black with the flat black GT/CS stripes. I love the subtle stripes of the black on black. Other than the CS package, it is mostly a basic GT premium... 5 speed, 3.31 gears, Shaker 500 with Sirrius. It doesn't have the IUP but I like the straight forward look with just the black and dove grey with no metallic trim. The black with the unique CS nose looks awsome. My wife and I went out driving around for a while this afternoon. It is great just listening to the exhaust as it runs up through the gears. Now I have to get a car seat for my little boy. I have seen a Graco that has Simpson Racing graphics on it that looks pretty cool.
Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on the earlier thread. I'm excited to be a new member of the club.
I'm also considering getting the flat black stripes on my car, so PLEASE take pics so I can check 'em out on yours. In the meantime, definitely enjoy that car!!
02-18-2007, 08:38 PM
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RE: Pulled the trigger.... New Stang in the Garage!!!!
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Those GTOs are killer, and partswould not be a problem.A Vette for half price, looks like a Grand Am, perfect sleeper.
Those GTOs are killer, and partswould not be a problem.A Vette for half price, looks like a Grand Am, perfect sleeper.
Don't pay any attention to x-bone- he just likes to jerk everyone's chain now and then (all in good fun)
The GTO's may well be "killer" as far as power goes, but they look like SH*T in a basket, and the Stang is SO damned beautiful that I'd be surprised if you didn't find yourself sneaking off to your garage JUST to gawk at it (as I'm STILL doing every night- even after 3 1/2 months!)
Welcome to the club, and enjoy!
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02-18-2007, 08:52 PM
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RE: Pulled the trigger.... New Stang in the Garage!!!!
ORIGINAL: GT Newbie
Don't pay any attention to x-bone- he just likes to jerk everyone's chain now and then (all in good fun)
The GTO's may well be "killer" as far as power goes, but they look like SH*T in a basket, and the Stang is SO damned beautiful that I'd be surprised if you didn't find yourself sneaking off to your garage JUST to gawk at it (as I'm STILL doing every night- even after 3 1/2 months!)
Welcome to the club, and enjoy!
[IMG]local://upfiles/53083/1F2C12D5181E4A22875807205C53B34A.jpg[/IMG]
ORIGINAL: xbone
Those GTOs are killer, and partswould not be a problem.A Vette for half price, looks like a Grand Am, perfect sleeper.
Those GTOs are killer, and partswould not be a problem.A Vette for half price, looks like a Grand Am, perfect sleeper.
Don't pay any attention to x-bone- he just likes to jerk everyone's chain now and then (all in good fun)
The GTO's may well be "killer" as far as power goes, but they look like SH*T in a basket, and the Stang is SO damned beautiful that I'd be surprised if you didn't find yourself sneaking off to your garage JUST to gawk at it (as I'm STILL doing every night- even after 3 1/2 months!)
Welcome to the club, and enjoy!
[IMG]local://upfiles/53083/1F2C12D5181E4A22875807205C53B34A.jpg[/IMG]
I agree I find myself just looking at it and still can't beleive I bought it. At this point I can't picture myself driving any other car in the future.
02-18-2007, 08:56 PM
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RE: Pulled the trigger.... New Stang in the Garage!!!!
Well, i think its ok to like different cars. I happen to think the GTO is massively underrated and probably the best performance bargain out there. Looks are in the eye of the beholder and the GTO might be homely but it will smoke the better looking stang. I might get one to replace my 06 because I am underwhelmed by top speed and reliability so far, good looks be damned. I would rather have a homely girl whose great in bed than a hottie who just lays there. Im lucky to have a hottie whose great in bed.