gabnmantha Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Well, my search has ended. I finally bought another (I sold my vapor 08 GT500 in april) 08 GT500! My thanks to Randy & the other helpful members for pointing me in the right direction. It was quite a tenatious search. Here's the story.. After ruling out finding a black 2008 GT500 still in a dealer showroom, I considered ordering a 2010. After ruling out the 2010, I began hunting for a new 2009 GT500 that would fit my color/option desires. After searching e-bay, cars.com, etc. & getting many leads from fellow TS members, I hooked up with Don Barker from Pat Milliken Ford in Redford, Mi. I actually worked out a deal @ invoice on a black w/ alloy stripes 09 GT500 Coupe. Invoice was about 43k. BTW, they have 4 09's left & will sell them for invoice! Well, I was all set to buy the 09 when I found out they had a NEW 2008 GT500 Black w/ stripes delete, HID's Sat. Radio, Car Cover, Amb. Lighting w/ 10 miles on the odo! Well, the deal maker in me took over. Bottom line is I offered $5,000.00 UNDER invoice thinking they would drop me like a bag of dirt. To my pleasant surprise, they were open to my offer! I ended up agreeing to a deal @ $4,000.00 under invoice! It goes to show if you are in the right place @ the right time, good things can happen. I am not sure how great a deal this is....time will tell I guess. But hey, I am thrilled! Just wanted to share my story with everyone & thank all of those who gave such great advice! If you haven't found your deal yet..keep trying. The car market is so great for deals like this & may only get better! Regards, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabnmantha Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Well, my search has ended. I finally bought another (I sold my vapor 08 GT500 in april) 08 GT500! My thanks to Randy & the other helpful members for pointing me in the right direction. It was quite a tenatious search. Here's the story.. After ruling out finding a black 2008 GT500 still in a dealer showroom, I considered ordering a 2010. After ruling out the 2010, I began hunting for a new 2009 GT500 that would fit my color/option desires. After searching e-bay, cars.com, etc. & getting many leads from fellow TS members, I hooked up with Don Barker from Pat Milliken Ford in Redford, Mi. I actually worked out a deal @ invoice on a black w/ alloy stripes 09 GT500 Coupe. Invoice was about 43k. BTW, they have 4 09's left & will sell them for invoice! Well, I was all set to buy the 09 when I found out they had a NEW 2008 GT500 Black w/ stripes delete, HID's Sat. Radio, Car Cover, Amb. Lighting w/ 10 miles on the odo! Well, the deal maker in me took over. Bottom line is I offered $5,000.00 UNDER invoice thinking they would drop me like a bag of dirt. To my pleasant surprise, they were open to my offer! I ended up agreeing to a deal @ $4,000.00 under invoice! It goes to show if you are in the right place @ the right time, good things can happen. I am not sure how great a deal this is....time will tell I guess. But hey, I am thrilled! Just wanted to share my story with everyone & thank all of those who gave such great advice! If you haven't found your deal yet..keep trying. The car market is so great for deals like this & may only get better! Regards, Dave IMG]http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj9/gabnmantha/_DOC7837.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfadchi Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDYSHELBY Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Congrates, good you found what you wanted at the price you wanted enjoy the ride again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sweetazzgt500 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 That's where I purchased my 07 500 from. Congrat's!! So what is exactly is 4K under invoice if I may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabnmantha Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 That's where I purchased my 07 500 from. Congrat's!! So what is exactly is 4K under invoice if I may ask? $39,000.00 plus tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs2007gt500 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congrats on getting your car. Looks awesome. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congrats on the naked Shelby!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabnmantha Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congrats on the naked Shelby!! MM Thanks! BTW, My wife will love the "naked" theme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuadRacer041 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 great looking ride. congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Congratulations on your great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 THE KEY TO THE PURCHASE OF ANY ITEM BEING BOUGHT IS THE ART OF THE LOW BALL. ALL THEY CAN DO IS SAY NO. EXCELLENT PURCHASE AND ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's beautiful, I like the stripe delete on the black, black doesn't need stripes to look HOT! I LOVE the look of a black car but here in the rainy NW I'd always be cleaning it and be afraid to drive it. I did the same high and low searching for a KR, I wanted blue w/silver stripes (OK the wife and kids did) but I found a red 2009 KR 2900 miles away and they had a VERY aggressive price on it. It arrives in enclosed transport on Feb 11th and I'm an excited little boy! Now I just have to decide about the 725HP KB upgrade . . . :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabnmantha Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 THE KEY TO THE PURCHASE OF ANY ITEM BEING BOUGHT IS THE ART OF THE LOW BALL. ALL THEY CAN DO IS SAY NO. EXCELLENT PURCHASE AND ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How true! Actually, I NEVER Thought they'd take my offer. In fact, I originally offered 5k under invoice after they asked how much under cost I wanted to be & they flat out said no. I then bumped my offer $500.00 & they began to waver. A few days later they came back @ $39500 which was about $3500 under invoice & I stood by my offer. I promised them if they got to my price by the end of the day, I'd buy the car. They called me 4 hrs later & said "you win". They called my bluff & I guess I bought a car! I overnited the money & I will have the car in my garage by tomorrow. Of course, the weather forecast is 8 in. of Lake Effect snow & bitter cold for the next few days. I can picture my Black, naked GT500 on top of the flat bed truck driving thru a typical Michigan/N.W. Indiana blizzard, caked with snow. There goes my "never seen snow" claim! However, the garage heater will be pumping out 30,000 BTU's in anticipation of thawing out my nude GT500. The good news is Weds afternoon I will be busy washing, waxing & grinning at my new prize. My biggest dilemma is which cigar to smoke in celebration...Partagas, Padron, Fuente, Macanudo??.....Oh the problems I face this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondback Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well, my search has ended. I finally bought another (I sold my vapor 08 GT500 in april) 08 GT500! My thanks to Randy & the other helpful members for pointing me in the right direction. It was quite a tenatious search. Here's the story.. After ruling out finding a black 2008 GT500 still in a dealer showroom, I considered ordering a 2010. After ruling out the 2010, I began hunting for a new 2009 GT500 that would fit my color/option desires. After searching e-bay, cars.com, etc. & getting many leads from fellow TS members, I hooked up with Don Barker from Pat Milliken Ford in Redford, Mi. I actually worked out a deal @ invoice on a black w/ alloy stripes 09 GT500 Coupe. Invoice was about 43k. BTW, they have 4 09's left & will sell them for invoice! Well, I was all set to buy the 09 when I found out they had a NEW 2008 GT500 Black w/ stripes delete, HID's Sat. Radio, Car Cover, Amb. Lighting w/ 10 miles on the odo! Well, the deal maker in me took over. Bottom line is I offered $5,000.00 UNDER invoice thinking they would drop me like a bag of dirt. To my pleasant surprise, they were open to my offer! I ended up agreeing to a deal @ $4,000.00 under invoice! It goes to show if you are in the right place @ the right time, good things can happen. I am not sure how great a deal this is....time will tell I guess. But hey, I am thrilled! Just wanted to share my story with everyone & thank all of those who gave such great advice! If you haven't found your deal yet..keep trying. The car market is so great for deals like this & may only get better! Regards, Dave Nice Job. She is beautifull! IMHO the 07-09's are beautifully perfect and there is no way they will ever be topped again in our lifetime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Nice Job. She is beautifull! IMHO the 07-09's are beautifully perfect and there is no way they will ever be topped again in our lifetime! I agree. Some of the interior amenities of the new car would be nice to have but the exterior look of 07-09 is just awesome to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabnmantha Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I agree. Some of the interior amenities of the new car would be nice to have but the exterior look of 07-09 is just awesome to me. I agree. I love the interior of the 2010. However, the hood looks a little cheap w/ that giant plastic heat exchanger. The 07-09 body is the one to have IMO. The two item's I'd like to see are the different seat color combos instead of only red inserts and a KR hood. For instance, I'd love to see my current Black Gt500 w/ a silver or grey seat insert. Add that beautiful KR hood & that would be the icing on the cake. BTW, has anyone done a seat insert mod yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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