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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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I think I would probably just start crying if I saw this fly up behind me in traffic:

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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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well done!! great looking car. i'd love to have one of these beasts
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Plus, the interior is BALLIN:

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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Is the new Shelby Mustang available on dealer lots yet? Has anyone test driven one yet?
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
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/



Have 3 weeks after placing order to add stripes...

So are you debating the "Sleeper" look??

Looks a bit bland with out the side and top stripes..











Couldn't find white, but I found silver...

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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Congrats on the beast!
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Booooo Russ!

So you finally actually bought something?

If so, congrats on your new ride....glad you picked Ford and not GM or Chryco, they at least deserve some success.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Mustangs are highly used on the track! Where is this "they can't handle" stuff come from?


Shelbys and Cobras, unlike regular Mustang V6s and GTs, also come with an independent rear suspension (IRS), which also helps the handling to some degree, but the live axle on the Mustang GT is more resistant to stress and damage from burnouts. Ford figures, with some justification, that Shelby owners, having paid considerably more for their cars than for the average Mustang GT, are going to be less likely to tear them up on Friday/Saturday nights doing burnouts and juvenile stuff, and want something a little more sophisticated underneath.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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I like it without stripes, the sleeper/stealth look is nice. The Camaro SS's I've seen so far all had the stripes and graphics, pretty busy looking, IMO.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Congrats! It's definitely a beast. The light blue one is awesome. Don't mean to be negative, but my only problem with the Cobra is having to pay so much $$$ for a car with Ford's crappy build quality. I was admiring one the other day in person, and I could not believe how bad the fenders were mismatched and misaligned. You can even see it in the 1st pic of the silver one above. The hood, fenders, and grille doesn't even line up. It makes the car look very cheap and poorly made. I suppose that it'd be ok for a 20k V6 model, but def. not on a 50k Cobra.

I remember reading that Ford has made big strides with their quality, so what's going on? I suggest that you check everything upon delivery and make sure to point out any problems before you take it home. Good luck!
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rdgdawg
... should be here in time for Thanksgiving!!
that only gives you time to change your mind 8 times.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
that only gives you time to change your mind 8 times.
Or buy another car just in case it arrives late.
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
So are you debating the "Sleeper" look??




Couldn't find white, but I found silver...

Joe Z
The Kona Blue w/ stripes is tempting, but I do love the stealth look

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Congrats on the beast!
Originally Posted by CDNROCKIES
Booooo Russ!

So you finally actually bought something?

If so, congrats on your new ride....glad you picked Ford and not GM or Chryco, they at least deserve some success.
Thx guys!!

Originally Posted by IS-SV
I like it without stripes, the sleeper/stealth look is nice. The Camaro SS's I've seen so far all had the stripes and graphics, pretty busy looking, IMO.
At 42, no need to announce myself... the engine will do it for me...

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Congrats! It's definitely a beast. ....
I remember reading that Ford has made big strides with their quality, so what's going on? I suggest that you check everything upon delivery and make sure to point out any problems before you take it home. Good luck!

With a fine-tooth comb/magnifying glass!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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November?!??!?

I'm sorry thats like dating a chick for months and waiting for a Holiday for yall to bump uglies...

You're better than me
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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
November?!??!?

I'm sorry thats like dating a chick for months and waiting for a Holiday for yall to bump uglies...

You're better than me
LOL... yep, allocation goes in by end of Aug... 9-12 week build time...
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