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#513 of 1060 Re: Convertible or Not? [pony_pirate] by sonicblucrisis Nov 25, 2005 (8:12 am)
Replying to: pony_pirate (Nov 23, 2005 6:59 pm) As a '05 GT convertible owner, I have to say that the road noise with the top down is not bad until you hit 80 or so, then it gets pretty harsh. I doubt that many convertible buyers are all that concerned about top down noise, but I was pleasantly surprised that you could hold a conversation in one at 50-60 MPH at normal volume levels. Top up driving is only slightly noisier than the hardtop GT's I test drove. I have taken trips to the mountains, beach, and a road trip from NC to NYC a few weeks ago, and I'll trade the slightly elevated noise for the opportunity for topless diving any day. And yeah, it looks great too! No one ever buys a convertible because it's practical. For that matter, what in the world is practical about the Mustang in general? However, the fun quotient trumps all! Replies to this message: jimmira76 (Nov 28, 2005 3:28 pm)
#514 of 1060 Bought; V6 convertible by shawshankman Nov 25, 2005 (12:48 pm)
I just bought a V6 convertible, 2005. A stripped premium, 5spd, windveil blue w/ parchment int. I live in central Fla.   (speaking in round #s)   MSRP $25,900 Paid 24,300 ($200 over invoice incl. delivery) + $400 in dealer fee = $24,700 OTD.   If you don't mind color, I've seen as low as $21K for deluxe 2005 verts advertised. They all seem to be selling for invoice or just above. I was given about $1K over what my trade was worth, so I have to imagine they are being thrown some discount $$ to clear out the '05s. I was told $2K over MSRP for a GT :0   Let me know if anyone has questions on my dealer/purchase experience.   Car is beautiful, drives like butter. V6 sounds like a V8. Great stereo (shaker 500). Can't believe how inexpensive this car is given the apparent quality of the ride.   Best of luck to everyone.
#515 of 1060 Only a Few Days Away!!!! by purplegt Nov 25, 2005 (6:11 pm)
Hey Graphic Guy...well, I'm being told delivery of my Torch Red 2006 GT is between Dec.3-10...! Yippee! Let's hope its true! Going tomorrow to get the trade value of my 96 stang...I've spent all afternoon researching thru NADA, Kelley and Edmunds for trade, sell and retail values. I really hope I get a good trade price so I don't have the hassle of selling myself, although I do have one guy I work with who's very interested. My only fear is selling it to him, knowing him, my luck having something go wrong with the car. It's been good to me anyway. At 46,000 miles I can't imagine what could go wrong, but it is 10 years old. I've seen several people within websites who've owned that year having intake manifold problems, since they are plastic, and them cracking, that seems to be the major issue with that year. Knock on wood, I've not had that issue. So that will be my big decision, trade or sell myself now. Of course I'd love to see it still parked in the parking lot where I work everyday! I'm getting excited knowing after a year, I'm finally going to see my new ride. Dang. I'll let ya know when it finally gets here! Of course, it's now December and the weather in WI is getting crummy...just hope there isn't 6 inches of snow on the ground the day I get to drive it home. Gonna have our local Ziebart guy do a good rust proofing package for me, I know him, and he'll do a good job for me. SO....wish me luck... Have you got your new ride yet? Last you wrote you had narrowed it down and had a bunch of dealers after you...I'm also going to check out the site you sent me on trade value - thanks for that!! Take care.... Replies to this message: graphicguy (Nov 29, 2005 12:38 pm)
#516 of 1060 Re: Pony Package and 5 speed [yannick] by jimmira76 Nov 28, 2005 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: yannick (Nov 23, 2005 8:58 pm) Hmmm... that's real interesting yannick. If I were you, I'd ask for the VOC on your order if you haven't done so already. I tried early on to get a manual transmission w/a pony package & everyone I talked to said it couldn't be done. I'd double check on that with your dealer if I were you...
#517 of 1060 Re: Convertible or Not? [sonicblucrisis] by jimmira76 Nov 28, 2005 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: sonicblucrisis (Nov 25, 2005 8:12 am) I totally have to agree with you on being able to hold a conversation w/the top down. At 80 mphs it does get a little harder. I can't say that there is much difference to me in wind noise with the top up though. Top down, to me though, is definitely the way to go!
#518 of 1060 Pony Package stabilizer bar? by rmackowsky Nov 29, 2005 (12:04 pm)
Posted this on the problems board; figured I'd try here as well.   I've read several articles that say the V6 Pony Package includes upgraded stabilizer bars to improve handling to be more GT-like. However, I cannot find this info in any official Ford brochure or on the Ford website. In fact, the website's description of the Pony Package mentions nothing about the sway bars. Has this upgrade been confirmed by Ford? If so, where? I'm not sure I'd get the Pony Package unless I know with certainty that this stabilizer bar upgrade is true. Replies to this message: jimmira76 (Nov 30, 2005 10:07 am) mcbuckster (Nov 30, 2005 6:36 pm)
#519 of 1060 Re: Only a Few Days Away!!!! [purplegt] by graphicguy Nov 29, 2005 (12:38 pm)
Replying to: purplegt (Nov 25, 2005 6:11 pm) Purple....GREAT NEWS!   Go over to the Real World Trade-in Values thread and ask rroyce (Terry) what you're trade is worth. He's usually "spot on".   I'm not a fan of Ziebart, or any rust/finish protection. Mostly, manufacturers warn against extra rust/finish protection since they usually cause more problems than they solve. Plus, your Mustang uses galvanized steel which won't rust (unless damaged).   Good luck!
#520 of 1060 Re: Pony Package stabilizer bar? [rmackowsky] by jimmira76 Nov 30, 2005 (10:07 am)
Replying to: rmackowsky (Nov 29, 2005 12:04 pm) Hey rmack. I posted a response for you at the other thread but I'll put it here too. I just got my 06 V6 with pony package last week and it does have front & rear stabalizers. I also got to test drive one w/out the pony package & one with & you can tell the difference as to which has the GT suspension & which doesn't. The suspension, stabilizers, & bigger tires really do make a differnce & help make the car feel more "grounded".... Replies to this message: mcbuckster (Nov 30, 2005 6:36 pm)
#521 of 1060 Re: Pony Package stabilizer bar? [jimmira76] by mcbuckster Nov 30, 2005 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: jimmira76 (Nov 30, 2005 10:07 am) Can the front and rear stabilizers be seen easily? What should I look for (I want to verify they exist on a V6 Im looking at). Thanks.
#522 of 1060 Pony Package and 5 speed by yannick Nov 30, 2005 (9:49 pm)
I have heard that Ford wont build a Pony with a 5 speed but I went to ebay and saw some for sale.   I still havent heard anything from Ford (ordered one about 2 weeks ago) ...   Whats a VOC?   I am hoping that I can get the car I want.   WHY wouldnt Ford build a Pony Package with the 5 speed? WHY?? What would the logic be??

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