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Old 01-26-23, 06:28 AM
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I dont even like Mustang's (or its main competitors), but in that color and being V8 manual, I would if I ordered it! Its also not my money, so sure, DO IT!
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Old 01-26-23, 09:02 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback.

I custom ordered this spec with Handling Pacakage, Recaros and most important the Tremec 6speed. I think almost every option was selected.
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Thanks for all the feedback.

I custom ordered this spec with Handling Pacakage, Recaros and most important the Tremec 6speed. I think almost every option was selected.
So you are buying it? If so, congrats!
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Old 01-26-23, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Thanks for all the feedback.

I custom ordered this spec with Handling Pacakage, Recaros and most important the Tremec 6speed. I think almost every option was selected.
Good spec! hate seeing them with the non recaros although yes you forgo like the ventilation etc. but that's not what these beasts are for!
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So I assume these cars are hard to get (have to be willing to wait). Seems to me you could take delivery, drive it for a while, and sell it when you want and likely not lose much money. Probably plenty of people who'd buy it and save their wait time.
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What's with the huge wheel gaps? Plan to go offroading?
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Old 01-28-23, 02:19 PM
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Go for it!

Nothing has happened to the paint that cant be addressed
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Old 01-29-23, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by F1Driver
What's with the huge wheel gaps? Plan to go offroading?
Still had shipping blocks on the front.
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Old 01-29-23, 08:48 AM
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Finally got the car yesterday and it has honestly exceeded all my expectations!

The paint, panel gaps and overall build quality seem to be very good. The only imperfections are to the plastic front lip and driver seat bottom when someone got in it i guess.

I have been a Mustang fan since I was a kid but couldn’t get a GT when I was in college and then when i could buy one - the interior and overall quality was awful. The S550 gen that came out in 2015 was my favorite and I was close to buying a GT350 many times.

Thinks i really like so far:
- Styling is pretty much perfect in my eyes - its a cool Mustang with my dream color.
- The exhaust sound of the V8 is just AMAZING, better than I could imagine.
- The 6speed Tremec is a joy to shift.
- Recaro seats are very comfortable and supportive.
- Interior quality overall is good and the B&O stereo system i got is great.
- Brembo brakes are very responsive with immediate bite.
- Mag ride makes this car like a Cadillac, by far the most comfortable car I have. You hardly feel any bumps.

Thinks that are not so good:
- Tramlining is very bad so you need to hold steering wheel at all times.
- Seating position is too high
- Definitely a big car, my kids fit well in the back at least
- Hood needs to be propped up
- Steering wheel is not a great design - way too many buttons and wish it was a bit thicker.

Overall this car presents incredible value for what you get. It’s definitely more of a GT car than a true sports car but its hard to beat the Mustang formula.

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Good for you! Enjoy it!
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3


Get ready for peeps pulling up next to you and revving their engines wanted to get spanked. haha

Needs NOS. lol
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Congratulations. Hopefully you have many years of enjoyment!
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Get ready for peeps pulling up next to you and revving their engines wanted to get spanked. haha

Needs NOS. lol

Nah, NOS is temporary. A roots-style supercharger is there all the time.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Good for you! Enjoy it!
Originally Posted by Margate330
Get ready for peeps pulling up next to you and revving their engines wanted to get spanked. haha

Needs NOS. lol
Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Congratulations. Hopefully you have many years of enjoyment!
Thanks all.

So far I’m driving like a Grandpa because the Handling pack comes with Cup 2 tires which are not ideal for street driving especially in cold weather.
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Thanks all.

So far I’m driving like a Grandpa because the Handling pack comes with Cup 2 tires which are not ideal for street driving especially in cold weather.
Just remember what I told you about that snappy back end
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