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Old 07-23-09 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 92 SC400
... for now...
Until next time......... (this happens to all of us car buffs)
Old 07-23-09 | 04:45 PM
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good luck with the cornering. I would have gone with the M3 or even the ISF. The GT500 is a monster in a straight line, but would not have been in my top 20
Old 07-23-09 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
good luck with the cornering. I would have gone with the M3 or even the ISF. The GT500 is a monster in a straight line, but would not have been in my top 20
Mustangs are highly used on the track! Where is this "they can't handle" stuff come from?

Its like saying "a Lexus can't handle".

PICS!!!!!
Old 07-23-09 | 05:40 PM
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You test drove 117 cars! Wow - that sounds like a great way to spend 10 months! Car shopping is fun, but you took it to a whole new level.

Congratulations on the new ride. Don't forget your radar detector.
Old 07-23-09 | 07:01 PM
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I love the Shelby. Great choice. Congrats!
Old 07-23-09 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
Good point Mike, I only dealt with the GM (always do ) Invoice was $46K, got for $1K over...
I don't quite follow you here. You say you only dealt with GM. But did you actually BUY a new Shelby, on a signed Bill of Sale, for 47K, plus tax/tags? If so, congragulations. I don't think one can be bought in this area for that price.

I assume that you know the proper break-in rules for the first 1000 miles (some Camaro SS owners, as another thread indicated, are ragging their new cars out, abusing them, and screwing up the transmissions). Shelby, as I understand it, doesn't give a factory warranty at all with the top-line Super Snake version, but does on the regular GT500.
Old 07-23-09 | 09:41 PM
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PICS PICS PICS!!!

Is it Bulldog red?
Old 07-23-09 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
PICS PICS PICS!!!

Is it Bulldog red?
2010 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500
Performance White
Tap Stripe delete

So will look like this but with NO stripes on sides or tops..



Personally, I like the stripes!!

Not sure why, but the rear mounted antenna's are making a come back!! LoL

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Old 07-23-09 | 10:55 PM
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Congrats dude!
Old 07-24-09 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
PICS PICS PICS!!!

Is it Bulldog red?
No... I'll be speaking to "law enforcement" enough as it is... and plenty of pics when she arrives...
http://bp2.forddirect.fordvehicles.c...age=/Exterior/

Originally Posted by Joe Z
2010 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500
Performance White
Tape Stripe delete

So will look like this but with NO stripes on sides or tops..



Personally, I like the stripes!!

Not sure why, but the rear mounted antenna's are making a come back!! LoL

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Have 3 weeks after placing order to add stripes...
Old 07-24-09 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
I don't quite follow you here. You say you only dealt with GM. But did you actually BUY a new Shelby, on a signed Bill of Sale, for 47K, plus tax/tags? If so, congragulations.

...Shelby, as I understand it, doesn't give a factory warranty at all with the top-line Super Snake version, but does on the regular GT500.
Yes... and yes to the warranty...
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
Yes... and yes to the warranty...
Great. That's quite a machine....especially for that price. Congragulations.
Old 07-24-09 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Great. That's quite a machine....especially for that price. Congragulations.
Thank you sir... and after 10 months, you knew I was going to get a good deal!!!
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Wow, I've seen a couple at a classic car show and in person they made me and my G/F drool!
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This is the color combo I would get:



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