11GT500AL Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I purchased my first Shelby yesterday. Had to drive about 2 1/2 hours to get the car I wanted ('11 GT500 Convertible), but wow the drive back home was a blast! I haven't quit smiling since I got behind the wheel for the first time yesterday. I expected a lot from this car, after all I'd been dreaming about owning a Shelby since before I was old enough to drive, and it didn't disappoint. Gonna have to get use to other's drivers' erratic behavior though... lot's of people slowing down and/or speeding up to get a closer look... not to mention the horn blowers. I doubt I quit smiling until I get a ticket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTSnake Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Sweet ride congrats!!! I have always wanted vert, but always end up buying a coupe for some reason. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Congratulations and welcome to Team Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rba44 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Welcome to TS, I to realized my dream this year, it's been 2 months for me and am still smiling... The smile is going to turn into a frown very soon as I getting ready to put her away! Enjoy the ride she is a beaut!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congrats on getting your car! Nothing like bringing it home for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony356 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congrats and enjoy. I'm still gets smiles......even after a major speeding ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I purchased my first Shelby yesterday. Had to drive about 2 1/2 hours to get the car I wanted ('11 GT500 Convertible), but wow the drive back home was a blast! I haven't quit smiling since I got behind the wheel for the first time yesterday. I expected a lot from this car, after all I'd been dreaming about owning a Shelby since before I was old enough to drive, and it didn't disappoint. Gonna have to get use to other's drivers' erratic behavior though... lot's of people slowing down and/or speeding up to get a closer look... not to mention the horn blowers. I doubt I quit smiling until I get a ticket... congrats--great ride--good choice on the vert and the color--wait till someone in front of you stops their car,and gets out to take a pic of your car.Where in LA are you??Tide or WarEagles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11GT500AL Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 congrats--great ride--good choice on the vert and the color--wait till someone in front of you stops their car,and gets out to take a pic of your car.Where in LA are you??Tide or WarEagles Gulf Shores... Roll Tide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkbarr Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I purchased my first Shelby yesterday. Had to drive about 2 1/2 hours to get the car I wanted ('11 GT500 Convertible), but wow the drive back home was a blast! I haven't quit smiling since I got behind the wheel for the first time yesterday. I expected a lot from this car, after all I'd been dreaming about owning a Shelby since before I was old enough to drive, and it didn't disappoint. Gonna have to get use to other's drivers' erratic behavior though... lot's of people slowing down and/or speeding up to get a closer look... not to mention the horn blowers. I doubt I quit smiling until I get a ticket... Congrats and beautiful ride! I'm partial to coupes but that black vert is sweet !! Welcome to TS! -HAWKBARR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnake Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congratulations,looks great. Have only had mine a couple of weeks but it's a pleasure to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthracer777 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Gulf Shores... Roll Tide! I'm an OU fan, but what happened to Alabama? How did they get beat? Overconfidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixxer Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 CONGRATS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 NOW WASN"T THAT WORTH WAITING FOR ALL THOSE YEARS. CONGRATS AND ENJOY !!! SCOTTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmurr Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congrats and Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'm an OU fan, but what happened to Alabama? How did they get beat? Overconfidence? SC is very good at home, and have the best college coach around, Steve Spurrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnake Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 SC is very good at home, and have the best college coach around, Steve Spurrier With all due respect I disagree big time ! Lets take an objective look. Best ? We can't be discussing the same Spurrier that has barely won more than he's lost at S.C. Lost 3 of the 4 bowls he's been to and has never been to the conference championship w/ Carolina or even won the East division and has a losing record in conference games since he's been coach at S.C.. If I remember correctly S.C. fades every season in the second part of the schedule, so lets not call him the "best", even this season until it's finished and if by some chance they win the East I will be looking forward to a rematch with Bama( no I'm not a Bama fan) ! You are definitely entitled to your opinion but do check the facts . I have lived in S.C. most of my life but never have been a fan of S.C. and I'm inclined to believe in the "chicken curse". As far as the Alabama win, even a blind chicken finds a kernel of corn occasionally. South Carolina Gamecocks (Southeastern Conference) (2005–present) 2005 South Carolina 7–5 5–3 T–2nd (East) L Independence 2006 South Carolina 8–5 3–5 5th (East) W Liberty 2007 South Carolina 6–6 3–5 T–4th (East) 2008 South Carolina 7–6 4–4 T–3rd (East) L Outback 2009 South Carolina 7–6 3–5 T–4th (East) L PapaJohns.com 2010 South Carolina 4–1 2–1 (East) South Carolina: 39–29 20–23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 With all due respect I disagree big time ! Lets take an objective look. Best ? We can't be discussing the same Spurrier that has barely won more than he's lost at S.C. Lost 3 of the 4 bowls he's been to and has never been to the conference championship w/ Carolina or even won the East division and has a losing record in conference games since he's been coach at S.C.. If I remember correctly S.C. fades every season in the second part of the schedule, so lets not call him the "best", even this season until it's finished and if by some chance they win the East I will be looking forward to a rematch with Bama( no I'm not a Bama fan) ! You are definitely entitled to your opinion but do check the facts . I have lived in S.C. most of my life but never have been a fan of S.C. and I'm inclined to believe in the "chicken curse". As far as the Alabama win, even a blind chicken finds a kernel of corn occasionally. South Carolina Gamecocks (Southeastern Conference) (2005–present) 2005 South Carolina 7–5 5–3 T–2nd (East) L Independence 2006 South Carolina 8–5 3–5 5th (East) W Liberty 2007 South Carolina 6–6 3–5 T–4th (East) 2008 South Carolina 7–6 4–4 T–3rd (East) L Outback 2009 South Carolina 7–6 3–5 T–4th (East) L PapaJohns.com 2010 South Carolina 4–1 2–1 (East) South Carolina: 39–29 20–23 didnt mean to hijack the thread--i dont even like college football,was just making an observation,which turns out to be wrong--but i thought spurrier won a couple championships at Florida,guess i was wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagledriver Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Ah yes! That first ride home with the new baby... I can remember being at a red light and reading the people's lips in the car beside me saying " D-U-D-E! I-T-S A S-H-E-L-B-Y!!" Nothing will ever compare to your first ride in YOUR first Shelby. ever. Congrats it's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11GT500AL Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I'm an OU fan, but what happened to Alabama? How did they get beat? Overconfidence? SC played well and we didn't, especially on defense. We've got nine new starters on D, and they played like the inexperienced group that they are. Hopefully we'll get things sorted out and get a rematch with SC in the SEC championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrcjr65 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Nice car. Trading my 2010 GT Vert for a 2011 GT500 coupe. Gonna miss the vert but cant wait for my GT500 to arrive at the dealer. Keep waiting for the phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtakach62 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I purchased my first Shelby yesterday. Had to drive about 2 1/2 hours to get the car I wanted ('11 GT500 Convertible), but wow the drive back home was a blast! I haven't quit smiling since I got behind the wheel for the first time yesterday. I expected a lot from this car, after all I'd been dreaming about owning a Shelby since before I was old enough to drive, and it didn't disappoint. Gonna have to get use to other's drivers' erratic behavior though... lot's of people slowing down and/or speeding up to get a closer look... not to mention the horn blowers. I doubt I quit smiling until I get a ticket... Nice Car! Black is the fastest color! SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrycp Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I purchased my first Shelby yesterday. Had to drive about 2 1/2 hours to get the car I wanted ('11 GT500 Convertible), but wow the drive back home was a blast! I haven't quit smiling since I got behind the wheel for the first time yesterday. I expected a lot from this car, after all I'd been dreaming about owning a Shelby since before I was old enough to drive, and it didn't disappoint. Gonna have to get use to other's drivers' erratic behavior though... lot's of people slowing down and/or speeding up to get a closer look... not to mention the horn blowers. I doubt I quit smiling until I get a ticket... Congrats!! I love my car. 1st Shelby as well. She'll be going into hibernation soon though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Congratulations! I'm right there with you. We may have kissed our Shelby cherries goodbye within the same week. I have to admit, I tossed and turned a whole lot - first between the GT and GT500 (that Coyote 5.0 is even better than most people think) - and then, after ordering my bespoke GT500 Coupe, the choice between accepting the Coupe I ordered or taking an identically-built Convertible. About the only conclusion I've reached after my first 500 miles in my Coupe is that I now what the Convertible. Not in-place of the Coupe, mind you - I want a Convertible too, damn it. I swear. The thing's like crack. Seriously though, I think I would have enjoyed either car equally - although a Convertible is the one thing a Coupe simply can never be. As much as I'd worked myself into a frenzy over how much tauter the Coupe body is, or how much extra weight the Convertible carries for the sake of keeping itself rigid - at the end of the day, I'm certainly not a good enough driver or run mine as close to the ragged edge for the difference to approach anything that comes close to mattering. And to be honest, I also often wonder how much "better" a GT500 is versus a GT with some basic tuning by the time you add-in the creature comforts the GT500 surreptitiously omits. For me, I'm really screwed now. You see, I didn't wind-up trading my Flex, as I kept it for my winter car - and now I'm trying to figure out ways to work a 2012 GT Convertible into my stable - alongside the Transit Connect I own for my business and my wife's MKS. What/How the hell am I supposed to rationalize a fourth car for me (and fifth overall)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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