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Re: Are you guys serious? [moronix]
by shelbydude
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Feb 11, 2007 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: moronix (Feb 11, 2007 11:01 am)
Huh???
A vette??? Vettes are a dime a dozen, produced year after year after year....
The Shelby GT500 is only being built for two years and that's it! Much more collectable.
I had the pleasure of running against several vettes so far and dusted everyone one of them!!! And you call that a real sports car, moron?
Sounds to me like you really wanted a Shelby but just can't afford one!
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Contemplating Commitment
by rheller
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Feb 11, 2007 (7:59 pm)
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Ford dealers in my area want 10K over MSRP to contract for a 2008 GT500. I have counter-offered with 5K, but no takers. Should I remain patient in anticipation that one will call back in a few months in agreement or will I have lost my "window of opportunity"?
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- #278 of 547
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Re: Are you guys serious? [moronix]
by bri66
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Feb 12, 2007 (2:33 am)
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Replying to: moronix (Feb 11, 2007 11:01 am)
I understand Franklin Mint is selling a very nice 2007 GT 500 for just a little over $100. 
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Re: Are you guys serious? [shelbydude]
by moronix
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Feb 12, 2007 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: shelbydude (Feb 11, 2007 5:36 pm)
Oh I see. You don't want to drive it. You just want to store it in your garage for 40 years and then sell it. 
I have an 05 Mustang and it's the best one I've ever owned but I don't like the idea of all the weight they have gained. I rember the first Mustangs (65) were about 2600 pounds and about $2600. A dollar a pound sounds reasonable. The Shelbys are getting very close to 4000 lbs!? I remember when that kind of weight only belonged to Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs. 
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- #280 of 547
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Re: Are you guys serious? [moronix]
by bri66
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Feb 12, 2007 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: moronix (Feb 12, 2007 5:35 am)
No we like to drive our cars and we enjoy talking to one another and sharing our experiences about ownership. If you would like to join our group and discuss your pleasures and displeasures about your Mustang or about the premiums being charged I welcome you aboard. If you would rather not share your thoughts and call us stupid for paying premiums we are not going to talk with you. My name is Brian and I own two Mustangs. A 1966 coupe and a 2007 GT 500 Shelby. Both my Mustangs can be seen in my album here at Edmunds. I hope you enjoy the pictures and again I welcome you to our forum. 
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- #281 of 547
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Re: Contemplating Commitment [rheller]
by bri66
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Feb 12, 2007 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: rheller (Feb 11, 2007 7:59 pm)
That's a call you have to make. My wife paid 20K over sticker, so if you have a chance to get one at 10K over that doesn't sound bad. Most on eBay from what I can tell are selling anywhere from 10 to 20K over stickers, but if you wait, you might do better. One thing to think about is is this dealer a local dealer that wants 10K or is it a dealer you may never go back to for service? If it's a Shelby you want but don't want to pay too much how bout checking on buying one of the Mustang GT Shelby's being finished in Las Vegas. They don't have the label GT 500 but they do have the Shelby insignia and I do believe they don't cost as much. Good luck.
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Re: Are you guys serious? [bri66]
by moronix
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Feb 12, 2007 (1:55 pm)
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Replying to: bri66 (Feb 12, 2007 9:23 am)
Hmm. I don't recall calling anybody stupid. Where did that happen? If you can't take a little friendly ribbing then I guess I'll have to try to avoid you. Untill last week I owned a C5 corvette and my '05 Mustang. I sold the Corvette because it was mostly sitting in the garage gathering dust. My Mustang is a 6 cyl and honestly the Corvette got slightly better gas milage in spite of the extra hp. I guess I'm not impressed with the Shelby. Paying 10-25k over invoice will certainly help the Legend grow. I just read an article about somebody else who took a standard Mustang V8 and added a blower/suspension and a few other things and outperformed the Shelby for a lot less money. Shelby certainly earned a reputation but seems nowdays it's just hype by adding his name to the car. I will be curious to see if the '07 Shelby brings big money at the auctions in 40 years. I'm sure I will not be around then (I'm 66 now). I know most Mustang guys are really hard core so I just figured I'd stir the pot a little and see who jumped up on the bandwagon. Sorry but I love both the Mustang and the Corvette. I fell in love with the Corvette in 1961 when one could be had for about $3800. I immediately liked the Mustang when it came out in '65. It was almost like a poor man's Corvette. I mean it was lean and mean on the street. It was about the time the muscle car fad started at least in my neighborhood. Sorry I got to rambling on. Enjoy your Shelby. They are hot.
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- #283 of 547
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Re: Are you guys serious? [moronix]
by bri66
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Feb 12, 2007 (10:36 pm)
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Replying to: moronix (Feb 12, 2007 1:55 pm)
Post #275 .......Anyone paying 25K over MSRP for a Mustang has to be NUTS. For that kind of money you can buy a real sports car (Corvette).
Post #282 .......I don't recall calling anyone stupid. Where did that happen? If you can't take a little bit of friendly ribbing then I guess I'll have to try to avoid you.
Post #283 Franklin Mint is offering a very nice GT 500 Shelby for $100 for people who want a real one but can't afford one. Good luck with your 05 Mustang.
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- #284 of 547
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Re: Are you guys serious? [bri66]
by moronix
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Feb 13, 2007 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: bri66 (Feb 12, 2007 10:36 pm)
Hmm. I never thought of Nuts as "stupid". It's more like "crazy". But since you have so much money it's not crazy its just eccentric. Rich people are like that.
About the Franklin Mint, how about sending me one of those GT500s. I'm too poor to buy one myself. Us old retired folks living here in Florida are having a rough time lately. Yes I'll need some luck with my Mustang. You know FORD (Fix Or Repair Daily). I don't wish I had one of those Shelby Mustangs but I do wish I could afford to buy gas for one.
Regards,
Moronix (Moron for short)
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Re: Are you guys serious? [shelbydude]
by moronix
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Feb 13, 2007 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: shelbydude (Feb 11, 2007 5:36 pm)
Well as long as you stay away from the Z06 you'll do fine.
Hmmm. Lets see now. Mustang 500hp/3920lbs vs Corvette 505hp/3180lbs. Make sure you let the other guy know he's in a race.
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