kestrel Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Greetings, I just thought I'd hop online and introduce myself. After a lot of wishing, hoping, looking, and dreaming, my wife and I picked up a new 2008 GT500KR on August 29, 2009. We purchased it at a dealer in Phoenix and did I ever enjoy the 3-hour drive home! It's a fantastic car and we are definitely going to have fun with it. While we're going to keep it as nice as physically possible, we are going to drive it on the weekends, to car shows, etc. It's not going to be a garage queen. In fact, we took it to a car show in Tucson yesterday and everyone loved it. Many people had never seen one in person before. We have a couple of warranty issues we're dealing with already (broken or missing pieces from where it was sitting in the showroom and then driven to Barrett-Jackson in January as a display car), but we're getting those taken care of. I'm actually looking forward to driving back up to Phoenix!!! At least the splitter and hood aren't broken! I'm already looking at sequential tail lights, floor mats, and a console cover. Hopefully the birthday fairy and Santa Claus cooperate this year! Anyway, here are a couple of photos after its first bath. I'm looking forward to being part of the forum. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Greetings, I just thought I'd hop online and introduce myself. After a lot of wishing, hoping, looking, and dreaming, my wife and I picked up a new 2008 GT500KR on August 29, 2009. We purchased it at a dealer in Phoenix and did I ever enjoy the 3-hour drive home! It's a fantastic car and we are definitely going to have fun with it. While we're going to keep it as nice as physically possible, we are going to drive it on the weekends, to car shows, etc. It's not going to be a garage queen. In fact, we took it to a car show in Tucson yesterday and everyone loved it. Many people had never seen one in person before. We have a couple of warranty issues we're dealing with already (broken or missing pieces from where it was sitting in the showroom and then driven to Barrett-Jackson in January as a display car), but we're getting those taken care of. I'm actually looking forward to driving back up to Phoenix!!! At least the splitter and hood aren't broken! I'm already looking at sequential tail lights, floor mats, and a console cover. Hopefully the birthday fairy and Santa Claus cooperate this year! Anyway, here are a couple of photos after its first bath. I'm looking forward to being part of the forum. Joe Very Nice KR! Lots of good info here. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Welcome to Team Shelby Joe! You got yourself a great car there, and may you have many miles of smiles with it. You may encounter some KR pundants here, but ignore those critics and enjoy the car. Just so you are aware as a new KR owner, there is some very important information about your car that can be obtained here; and one topic about the KR just flaired up and spread like a California wildfire here and throughout the internet just a few days ago. You have a couple of very specific KR components on your car that no other GT500 has, so you need to have both eyes wide open and learn everything you can about those parts, their costs, as well as the procedures necessary to obtain those specific parts should the need arise in the future. In light of this recient information, you should also remain extreemly vigilant and take the extra steps necessary to protect your car from theft. Best wishes to you, and congratulations on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 enjoy ,also nice color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 That's the best color combo IMO. It's very unique. Welcome to the forum and let us know if you have any questions. It's good to have you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Welcome on board Joe, You'll find that this site is a wealth of knowledge, but most important, full of really good people! Did you get it down at Earnhardt Ford, I know they had two there at great prices... Cheers and have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestrel Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. I can definitely tell there is a lot of good information and nice people here. To answer the question below, no we didn't get it at Earnhardt. I really wanted a 2008 because of the 40th anniversary badges and both of theirs are/were 2009s. We were able to get a lower price than what Earnhardt is advertising though. According to Earnhardt's website, they do still have one of the 2009s left and it's still listed at $59,995. Thanks! Joe Welcome on board Joe, You'll find that this site is a wealth of knowledge, but most important, full of really good people! Did you get it down at Earnhardt Ford, I know they had two there at great prices... Cheers and have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Congratulations. I finally got to see a KR in person this weekend, same color too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 They must be a nice car, my wife steals mine every chance she gets. That's OK, I'm gonna steal the truck I bought for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Welcome Joe, to the forum and the unofficial KR club! I know you are going to love driving that sweet beast. I still get a huge smile every time I crank mine up. Enjoy!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Brown Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Greetings, I just thought I'd hop online and introduce myself. After a lot of wishing, hoping, looking, and dreaming, my wife and I picked up a new 2008 GT500KR on August 29, 2009. We purchased it at a dealer in Phoenix and did I ever enjoy the 3-hour drive home! It's a fantastic car and we are definitely going to have fun with it. While we're going to keep it as nice as physically possible, we are going to drive it on the weekends, to car shows, etc. It's not going to be a garage queen. In fact, we took it to a car show in Tucson yesterday and everyone loved it. Many people had never seen one in person before. We have a couple of warranty issues we're dealing with already (broken or missing pieces from where it was sitting in the showroom and then driven to Barrett-Jackson in January as a display car), but we're getting those taken care of. I'm actually looking forward to driving back up to Phoenix!!! At least the splitter and hood aren't broken! I'm already looking at sequential tail lights, floor mats, and a console cover. Hopefully the birthday fairy and Santa Claus cooperate this year! Anyway, here are a couple of photos after its first bath. I'm looking forward to being part of the forum. Joe Welcome and enjoy your new KR. They sure are a blast to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Nice clour combo..enjoy .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestrel Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thanks again for welcoming me to the forum!!! I'm looking forward to learning a lot here. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Very Nice WELCOME to TS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukenrock Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Welcome and congrats on the new wheels! Make sure you make it a practice to back into your parking spots!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestrel Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 For sure! I actually try to avoid places that even have parking blocks. Fortunately, most of the parking lots around here are wide open. I definitely don't want to break that splitter! Welcome and congrats on the new wheels! Make sure you make it a practice to back into your parking spots!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukenrock Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Some great driving and scenery out there!! I have been trying to relocate to Arizona since I was 16. I hope to move there within the next 24 months. Great place to live IMO!! For sure! I actually try to avoid places that even have parking blocks. Fortunately, most of the parking lots around here are wide open. I definitely don't want to break that splitter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestrel Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 We love it out here. The scenery is fantastic and can make for some great drives, that's for sure. Also, we're far enough south that we don't get the heat that Phoenix or even Tucson do. Good luck on your future move! Some great driving and scenery out there!! I have been trying to relocate to Arizona since I was 16. I hope to move there within the next 24 months. Great place to live IMO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackVert Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Congrats! Beautiful car... I love your past rides, too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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