C0braFan Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Some of you know I've been visiting this forum since mid-2005. I am first in line at a local Ford dealer for a GT500. But I recently have become more and more frustrated with how the sale of this car has been handled, and by the markup. I finally got the dealer to admit that they haven't received their allocation yet, but they are expecting two of them. I have dibs on the first, the second will go to ebay. Unfortunately, I can't afford $60k for this car, and it's pretty clear the markup will be $20k over. So, I've finally given up on buying a GT500. I guess I've been anticipating it more than I realized, because when I accepted this fact, I felt relieved. Whew! I feel much more relaxed. Isn't it silly how stupid we get over cars? :-) Mustang Monthly printed my letter in Sept-05 in which I wrote "I'm thrilled that I'll be able to afford a new GT500 when the originals are out of sight" or some such statement. I guess after 15 months I just became too impatient to wait for a special model to come out of Ford, like the new GT/CS that was announced at New York last month (basically just a $1800 kit added to a GT). I considered building a CS6 but in the end, it's going to be a lot of work and I wanted a complete car. So, I'm very happy to have just purchased a 2006 Boss GT, and will be picking it up from the dealer out of state next week. The car is beautiful. It's a tribute to the 1970 Boss 302, a custom modification to a 2006 GT Premium. I have put up some photos here: www.jharbour.com/2006bossgt.mht. (IE6 required). I got the car for only a little more than the cost of a 2006 GT Premium, and I love the job they did on it, very tasteful IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLa1Rob Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I like the rear window louvers. I like the quarter window louvers. But I don't like the combination together. I would opt to remove the quarter louvers. But that is just me. Yellow and Black are a good color combo. Should provide much enjoyment after your future upgrades. robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Some of you know I've been visiting this forum since mid-2005. I am first in line at a local Ford dealer for a GT500. But I recently have become more and more frustrated with how the sale of this car has been handled, and by the markup. I finally got the dealer to admit that they haven't received their allocation yet, but they are expecting two of them. I have dibs on the first, the second will go to ebay. Unfortunately, I can't afford $60k for this car, and it's pretty clear the markup will be $20k over. So, I've finally given up on buying a GT500. I guess I've been anticipating it more than I realized, because when I accepted this fact, I felt relieved. Whew! I feel much more relaxed. Isn't it silly how stupid we get over cars? :-) Mustang Monthly printed my letter in Sept-05 in which I wrote "I'm thrilled that I'll be able to afford a new GT500 when the originals are out of sight" or some such statement. I guess after 15 months I just became too impatient to wait for a special model to come out of Ford, like the new GT/CS that was announced at New York last month (basically just a $1800 kit added to a GT). I considered building a CS6 but in the end, it's going to be a lot of work and I wanted a complete car. So, I'm very happy to have just purchased a 2006 Boss GT, and will be picking it up from the dealer out of state next week. The car is beautiful. It's a tribute to the 1970 Boss 302, a custom modification to a 2006 GT Premium. I have put up some photos here: www.jharbour.com/2006bossgt.mht. (IE6 required). I got the car for only a little more than the cost of a 2006 GT Premium, and I love the job they did on it, very tasteful IMO. Congrats!!! Cobrafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0braFan Posted May 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 B)--> QUOTE(Amy B @ May 12 2006, 10:01 AM) 255[/snapback] Congrats!!! Cobrafan Thank you! The good thing is you won't hear me complaining or ranting any more. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrig Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 B)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Amy B @ May 12 2006, 10:01 AM) 255[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Congrats!!! Cobrafan Thank you! The good thing is you won't hear me complaining or ranting any more. :-) Did you do the conversion or was it purchased as part of the car (turnkey)? PS - Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_LB Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Here is a awesome concept based on the 1970 Boss 302. I really like it ! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSVO Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 So, I'm very happy to have just purchased a 2006 Boss GT, and will be picking it up from the dealer out of state next week. Is it a Shinoda Boss or a dealer add on kit? I don't believe Ford made a factory Boss package for 2006 mustangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddmax Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Here is a awesome concept based on the 1970 Boss 302. I really like it ! LB Who is making this green Mach 1? Where can I get one????? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoc Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Who is making this green Mach 1? Where can I get one????? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Tracked down the source: http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2006/08/...ang/&frame=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddmax Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Tracked down the source: http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2006/08/...ang/&frame=true Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoc Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 B)--> QUOTE(Amy B @ Sep 18 2006, 02:34 AM) 922[/snapback] cool! You have to click on 2008 Boss mustang in the article to get to the full story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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