MarkGT08 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 While I was at the dealer getting my Shelby looked at (my traction control issue), I walked around and looked at all the Mustang/Shelby's in the lot. They still have a bunch of brand new 2008, 2009, and now 2010 V6 and GT Mustangs on the lot. And with Ford still giving 72 month 0% percent financing, along with the dealer knocking 1/4 + off of the sticker price......this is getting too tempting. Should I pull the trigger? I am afraid that if I pass on this, I might wish that I had taken advantage when this was such a buyer's market. I don't necessarily need another Shelby, but a lesser "daily driver" might be a good idea. Getting a brand new 08 Mustang GT for low to mid 20's is a hard deal to pass up. And with my disappointment in the 2010 Mustang rear-end look, I think I must have some additional reason to do this. (Does anyone else think the back end of the 2010 Mustangs look very Japanese "rice burner-like"?) :jackinbox: Quick, someone take my checkbook and hide it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 do it, just do it yes, the rear end of the new shelbys looks like a toyota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Do it! I bought my '08 Bullitt a few months ago when the deals were sweet - though not as good as they are now. Walked out the door paying $25K for a $31K sticker Mustang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 (Does anyone else think the back end of the 2010 Mustangs look very Japanese "rice burner-like"?) :jackinbox: Toyota Celica to be exact. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSBYT Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 While I was at the dealer getting my Shelby looked at (my traction control issue), I walked around and looked at all the Mustang/Shelby's in the lot. They still have a bunch of brand new 2008, 2009, and now 2010 V6 and GT Mustangs on the lot. And with Ford still giving 72 month 0% percent financing, along with the dealer knocking 1/4 + off of the sticker price......this is getting too tempting. Should I pull the trigger? I am afraid that if I pass on this, I might wish that I had taken advantage when this was such a buyer's market. I don't necessarily need another Shelby, but a lesser "daily driver" might be a good idea. Getting a brand new 08 Mustang GT for low to mid 20's is a hard deal to pass up. And with my disappointment in the 2010 Mustang rear-end look, I think I must have some additional reason to do this. (Does anyone else think the back end of the 2010 Mustangs look very Japanese "rice burner-like"?) :jackinbox: Quick, someone take my checkbook and hide it. I'd tell you to go beat them up on that Black KR they have sitting in the showroom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGT08 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'd tell you to go beat them up on that Black KR they have sitting in the showroom! Yeah, you know me well I just spoke with my wife and she said if I do this, I BETTER find a baby seat that fits in the back seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex B Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm the same way. My daily driver is a BMW Z3 that is getting pretty ratty. And the 2010 butt looks like a 1976 Celica. When I saw the 2010 body style I knew I needed to get a 2005-2009 while I still can. I'm thinking a V6 Automatic Convertible would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I don't necessarily need another Shelby, but a lesser "daily driver" might be a good idea. If you have the financial security, go for it. My wife's DD is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. Starting tomorrow my DD will be a 2006 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Crew cab Duramax! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkGT08 Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 If you have the financial security, go for it.My wife's DD is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. Starting tomorrow my DD will be a 2006 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Crew cab Duramax! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Thanks for the "heads up". Based on your purchase, I just bought some more oil company stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT-C0056 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm the same way. My daily driver is a BMW Z3 that is getting pretty ratty. And the 2010 butt looks like a 1976 Celica. When I saw the 2010 body style I knew I needed to get a 2005-2009 while I still can. I'm thinking a V6 Automatic Convertible would work. Rear end is UGLY!!, but so wa the 01-04 Mustang INMO. I have a 2004 BMW 330 as my daily driver, love it, one of the best cars i have owned, but I was just talking last week that I am tempted to sell it and get an 08 Bullit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I envy all of you that live down south and can actually have a car like this as a Daily Driver. Maybe one of these days I will be in the same boat. If I lived down south my Daily Driver would be another toy, certainly not anything practical, that is what my wifes Honda Mini-van is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSBYT Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Yeah, you know me well I just spoke with my wife and she said if I do this, I BETTER find a baby seat that fits in the back seat. That doesn't sound like a problem to me!!!! Get a Recaro child seat! It'll fit back there! http://www.recarochildseat.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 That doesn't sound like a problem to me!!!! Get a Recaro child seat! It'll fit back there! http://www.recarochildseat.com/ My little girl rides around in the Shelby in her Simpson 'racing car seat'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bear Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 We found two grayco's at sears that were norrow enough at the base to fit in the back seat. I think we paid $480.00 cad for both. The simpson and recaro's are definately nice though. When we were looking for seats to fit in the car for the kids the recaros were more money than what they are now. I could have sworn they were more money than that when we were looking in March. Aaahhh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleestack Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I envy all of you that live down south and can actually have a car like this as a Daily Driver. Maybe one of these days I will be in the same boat. If I lived down south my Daily Driver would be another toy, certainly not anything practical, that is what my wifes Honda Mini-van is for. 300 days of sunshine each year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reino Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Good time to get a new V6 for a Terlingua possibly? I assume they are still making them....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 While I was at the dealer getting my Shelby looked at (my traction control issue), I walked around and looked at all the Mustang/Shelby's in the lot. They still have a bunch of brand new 2008, 2009, and now 2010 V6 and GT Mustangs on the lot. And with Ford still giving 72 month 0% percent financing, along with the dealer knocking 1/4 + off of the sticker price......this is getting too tempting. Should I pull the trigger? I am afraid that if I pass on this, I might wish that I had taken advantage when this was such a buyer's market. I don't necessarily need another Shelby, but a lesser "daily driver" might be a good idea. Getting a brand new 08 Mustang GT for low to mid 20's is a hard deal to pass up. And with my disappointment in the 2010 Mustang rear-end look, I think I must have some additional reason to do this. (Does anyone else think the back end of the 2010 Mustangs look very Japanese "rice burner-like"?) :jackinbox: Quick, someone take my checkbook and hide it. The rear end will look hot if it is sanded down and painted the color of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 The rear end will look hot if it is sanded down and painted the color of the car. Yeah, I've seen one with just the lower section of the black left and it looked "better" I wouldn't say "hot" but I agree it did look better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uno Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 With a 1991 Nissan Maxima that runs perfectly parked next to a 2006 Yamaha YZF-600R6, a 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1300 "Hayabusa," and a 2007 Shelby GT, you can guess that the Maxima NEVER EVER gets driven. my point being, it will be VERY hard to take out the Mustang when you've got a Shelby sitting right next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex B Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Nah. I like driving the Shelby, but I worry about things like rock chips and the idiot next to me. I also don't want to rack up miles on it. My daily driver needs to be one I can drive with abandon and still get decent fuel economy. Right now it's a Z3, but I'd like something newer and a little bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Toyota Celica to be exact. Steve BINGO!!!! Steve I think you are dead on. I have been looking at it thinking that it looked like another car but couldn't quite place it. A Celica is exactly it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Good time to get a new V6 for a Terlingua possibly? I assume they are still making them....... There's the winner-buy a v-6 vert for cheap then Teringua package. There's your new DD. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 There's the winner-buy a v-6 vert for cheap then Teringua package. There's your new DD. :happy feet: +1 If you're keen on saving some dough, just upgrade to the 'appearance package' for $10k. There's a hell of a cool daily driver, IMO. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Nah. I like driving the Shelby, but I worry about things like rock chips and the idiot next to me.I also don't want to rack up miles on it. My daily driver needs to be one I can drive with abandon and still get decent fuel economy. Right now it's a Z3, but I'd like something newer and a little bigger. Save the money and use it to fix the rock chips and counteract the miles hit, if you ever sell it...drive the Shelby you only live once...edit: Bootsy Collins...free your ass and your mind will follow. Drive it and after the second rock chip you will enjoy it more I promise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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