S A CHO

I went with the HID's more for their function rather than the way they look. I also think it makes the front end look very modern, so it shouldn't look dated in a few years, kind of like the 2005-2009's do.

Aman

Didn't the GT500 or KR have HIDs before 2010?

And before I saw the pics of the Mustang with HIDs and halogens, I used to think that it didn't really belong on them. I'm still in the mindset that they're for higher-end cars only. They do look good, though.

FWIW I dont really like the look of the Mustang with the halogen headlamps. It makes the car look more like a base model.

HondaOnWORKS

I actually want a Mustang V6, but of course I don't want three cars... I drove my friend's Mustang V6 and that shit pulls. I love it.

S A CHO

I was quite impressed when I first drove it... Very smooth acceleration.

dom

Those wheels are nice. I'm still partial to the 19's included with the GT Brake performance package.

But it seems most stangs need a bit of drop. Too much gap.

S A CHO

I agree about the wheel gap completely. If it were a summer only car, I'd put on the Ford Racing springs. I think it's a 1.25" drop all the way around. Puts the front end of the car very close to the ground though, but apparently transforms the feel of the car.

majin ssj eric

Those wheels you posted look amazing! That'd be a good way to go...

HondaOnWORKS

Yeah, the car is better than the generation before it. Ford finally got the V6 done right. I wasn't really into Mustangs back then, but now since they improved the V6 and added the 5.0 V8 for the GT my opinion has changed. I like to believe Mustangs are a cheap V6. You can get one for under 30K OTD.

S A CHO

I did See this post

As far as last years V6, I would've never bought the V6 if it was still the 4.0L with 210hp. That motor did nothing right, except durability.

S A CHO

Costco

Agree with Dom, the Brembo package 19s look nice. Not sure how I feel about that spoiler.

CLtotheTL32

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I've been following this thread from the beginning but just read through it again. Congrats on the purchase! Any word on how much longer until it's ready? I bet the wait is killing you!

Costco

Nice job on reminding him about the wait

He'll probably be about ready to kill you!

CLtotheTL32

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Oops

S A CHO

No worries guys...I've been thinking about it daily

I spoke to the sales manager last Friday, he says that 2 weeks before I ordered a couple guys came in and ordered a 5.0 each. They both just got their VIN's last week. That means in a couple weeks time I should get a VIN, that tells me the car is eaither built or about to go down the line. Delivery will be a couple weeks after that.

Terrible time to take delivery of a sporty car like this, but the employee pricing at the end of the summer was too good to pass up. Plus, the demand is huge at Ford right now for these, they can't keep up even running 3 shifts, 24 hours a day.

But, as a bonus I've arranged a Mustang assembly plant tour in Flat Rock, Michigan on Thursday

2002RSX

no v6 - go big

S A CHO

Thanks for the tip... I'll be sure to keep that in mind

charliemike

He lives in Canada. They think V8s murder penguins and polar bears.

Plus 306hp in that car is plenty fast for most driving.

S A CHO

Interesting...

Costco

Probably one of the more forgettable first posts ever on AZ...

charliemike

It was a joke, sort of

dom

Are you suggesting they don't

And don't think I've forgotten about my ride. I don't care if there's 3 feet of snow on the ground.

BTW - Those 2 GT's at the dealer in Bolton I mentioned earlier are still there. Shocked they can't sell the coupe. It perfectly equipped.

Aman

That Mustang with the drop

S A CHO

No worries Dom, the ride will happen. I've got the winter tires and steelies waiting in my garage

I know the reason they're not sold - the prices. I'm sure those two coupes are in the mid to high 40's. Not just anybody is willing to pay that for a Mustang that doesn't say Shelby on it...

dom

With employee pricing the coupe was about 42-43 Out the door. You just hear about so many being ordered and hard to find. I figured someone from the GTA would have picked it up by now. About a month ago they were both advertised on the front page of the local paper as being available for far below employee Ford pricing. So I wouldn't be surprised if the coupe can be had for ~40.

I think its just a matter of the dealer's location.

S A CHO

I think it's all a "Entice Dom to buy" scheme, where the more you drive past it, the more you want it. That is of course until you give in and just go buy the damn thing

dom

I wish.

Besides, I want Sterling Grey. But now I'm thinking maybe a used 2011 GT500 in a couple of years instead of a new GT.

S A CHO

Yum... The new GT500's are incredible...

BTW, 2011 is the last year for Sterling Gray... It's being dropped for a third shade of red.

dom

Tell me you're kidding?

TS_eXpeed

DAYUM!
That is a perfect drop.

S A CHO

No sir I am not.

"Sterling Grey dropped and Lava Red will be a new color with plum inserts as an interior option and another security package will be added which includes reverse sensors.

Other than that, no other changes for 2012 noted at this time."

mrmako

For a car like that, you may do better with getting one off lease. They should be relatively unmolested.

JS + XES

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dom

You're killing me.... I'd have to think Sterling Grey was one of the more popular colors. WTF....

S A CHO

Yup...Once that info broke out at the Mustang forum all hell broke loose...

Fine with me, it'll only make mine rarer in 40 years

Costco

WTF, no more Sterling Grey? I would have thought they'd replace it with another dark grey color. I think since the S197 first came out in 2005, they've had 3 or 4 different colors. Titanium, Mineral Grey...

dom

What forum do you browse?

S A CHO

www.allfordmustangs.com

They've got a 2011 section broken down by General, 5.0, and 3.7...

Aman

So I take it you'll be driving the Mustang through winter?

Do you store the 5.0 and SHO or do they get steelies and winter tires as well?

S A CHO

The SHO has been tentatively sold, and I'm also looking to sell the 5.0, but if nobody wants to pay what I'm asking I'll just keep it. I'd love to have all three cars but at what point does it become too much, especially when we've already got 4 other cars at our house.

Basically, in order to give the new Mustang a garage spot, I've got to unload the other 2 cars. If I can find a storage spot for the 5.0, I'd just store it for the winter without a doubt.