CRQuarto Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Well, it is time to say hello to everyone! I have been browsing these forums for a week now, waiting for the opportunity to create my first post. I wanted to wait until I could give the beast its first bath. I purchased it at Galpin Ford in San Fernando Valley at the wonderful price of $44,956, on April 25th, thanks to the generosity of Bert Bockman, and the wheel and dealin skills of my good friend. I would have to say it was one of the absolute best experiences at a dealership I have ever had. Everyone there was extremely helpful and willing to do whatever it took to get me into that car at the price I could afford. They gave me $1,500 over every other dealer for my trade, and knocked the price down of the car many times until everything was good to go. I got to meet the owner of Galpin, Bert Bockman, who essentially told me that because I am law enforcement he wanted to make sure I was taken care of. He also put me on a list of people who he is getting signed visors for the next time Carroll Shelby is down at Galpin (apparently they are friends, from the pictures he showed me!). Man, you guys who swear by ICE, you were right, that stuff is amazing. I was a firm user of specific waxes for a long time (I am an avid detailer), and had not used ICE before until today. Just a single coat made the paint pop something fierce! I claybarred, cleaned, and waxed the paint and striping, and it looks amazing. I thought it looked good coming out of the dealership, but now, wow. I am damn glad to own this car, and to have something like this as your first new vehicle ever is something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilkilla Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 great deal! great car! congrats on your purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Congratulations on the car, and welcome to the nuthouse! I saw your car several times when it was sitting in the showroom several weeks ago; it a beauty for sure. Hope that your duty schedule allows you to come out to the Calabasas car gatherings early Sunday mornings, or perhaps at Bob's Big Boy on Friday nights. Remember, being a Shelby owner and a member of team Shelby now, you must promise never to cite another Shelby owner; especally if the owner is driving a Grabber Orange convertible Super Snake, or a white and silver SGT/SC okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Congrats on the new Shelby; it's a beautiful car and a lot of fun to drive. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRQuarto Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 First mod I think will be the Shelby brake cooling kit, then the JLT CAI :D Just got the tuner from Fedex, and Adam at ST Performance in San Bernadino is itching to do it for me :D Look what reading these forums has done to me! Ack! Thanks for the warm welcome From what I have seen, this is a great forum and community, looking forward to seeing anyone at everything from a cruise to a meet to Ford Fun Weekend... Ok, first question: When I am due for my first maintenance, what all should I get done besides the oil change? *EDIT* Oh, and thats a for sure on the cite statement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Welcome, if you need anything or help just ask us or one of the Mods. The car is beautiful congratulations Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Congrats on your new Shelby and welcome to the forum! :happy feet: Very nice ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbalouzian Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 great deal! great car!congrats on your purchase! that is almost 2K under MSRP. good going they were not dealing when I went there 2 months ago and I bought mine in Valencia. Same color with Nav. congrats and I feel exact opposite about Galpin, I found them an unpleasant experience. and I would not buy there for the foreseeable future. do me a favor next time you see me driving on victory BLVD. and your on the job please dont give me a ticket, we are now brothrers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new GT500. Vapor is a GREAT color. michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Well, it is time to say hello to everyone! I have been browsing these forums for a week now, waiting for the opportunity to create my first post. I wanted to wait until I could give the beast its first bath. I purchased it at Galpin Ford in San Fernando Valley at the wonderful price of $44,956, on April 25th, thanks to the generosity of Bert Bockman, and the wheel and dealin skills of my good friend. I would have to say it was one of the absolute best experiences at a dealership I have ever had. Everyone there was extremely helpful and willing to do whatever it took to get me into that car at the price I could afford. They gave me $1,500 over every other dealer for my trade, and knocked the price down of the car many times until everything was good to go. I got to meet the owner of Galpin, Bert Bockman, who essentially told me that because I am law enforcement he wanted to make sure I was taken care of. He also put me on a list of people who he is getting signed visors for the next time Carroll Shelby is down at Galpin (apparently they are friends, from the pictures he showed me!). Man, you guys who swear by ICE, you were right, that stuff is amazing. I was a firm user of specific waxes for a long time (I am an avid detailer), and had not used ICE before until today. Just a single coat made the paint pop something fierce! I claybarred, cleaned, and waxed the paint and striping, and it looks amazing. I thought it looked good coming out of the dealership, but now, wow. I am damn glad to own this car, and to have something like this as your first new vehicle ever is something else. Welcome aboard CRQ, good luck with the Shelby bud. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Welcome, CRQ!! She's a beauty! Isn't Galpin the largest Ford dealer in North America? Never been there but I've heard they carry a lot of 'weight.' Excellent deal too! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRQuarto Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I'm not sure if its the largest dealer in N. America, but I have heard through the grapevine that Bockman and our sheriff, Baca, are friends. I think we may buy our Crown Vics from them for our radio cars...if so, then that would explain a lot. Either way, from what I have heard and seen at Galpin, Bockman is a police commissioner, and avid supporter of law enforcement. Nice guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FAFP90 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 That is one beautiful ride. Happy motoring! I, too, was happy with ICE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuietShelby Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Congrats on the new ride and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1268 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Congrats on the new ride and enjoy! Couple of mods later you can have her lookin' like this.... BTW...it's just called Ice, correct? I will have to give it a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Nice looking ride you have there CRQ. The Ice is a good product. The only thing I have noticed is that if you don't buff it off real good....the road dust sticks to it on the rockers and behind the rear tires. Buff it off good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n20civicb18 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Nice car! You got an awesome deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrawz24 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Very nice!!! Love that color combo BigDrawz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mciarochi Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Nice car, welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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