09RedKR Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I bought the red w/ silver, no nav, and only has shaker 500, but I really love this car! Problem is that I love driving it, but am afraid of putting too many miles on it. What are you guys doing about the mileage/value issue? I have 2k miles now. What do you guys think about the car covers that Shelby custom makes for YOUR car, ie color, stripe color, etc. They are $399, but look really good quality. Anyways, glad to finally be here!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 welcome ,i have a car cover i bought from shelby ,top notch. what part of houston you at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RedKR Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 welcome ,i have a car cover i bought from shelby ,top notch. what part of houston you at? I live in Richmond, but work near Interconinental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 The cover is awesome...well worth it. You can catch a 15 or 20% discount offer from Shelby from time to time and it becomes an even better deal! How about some pics of that beauty? I struggle with the mileage thing too...the best advice (and what most here will say) is that these cars are not investments (very few are) and drive it like you stole it. Enjoy it, that's what they are meant for. And while I completely agree and it makes perfect sense, I can't help but want to keep it a pristine and low mile car. At the end of the day, just do what makes you happy...because that's what it is all about when it comes to your toys / the way you spend your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RedKR Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Not a very good quality pic, (took w/ my iphone), but here she is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I bought the red w/ silver, no nav, and only has shaker 500, but I really love this car! Problem is that I love driving it, but am afraid of putting too many miles on it. What are you guys doing about the mileage/value issue? I have 2k miles now. What do you guys think about the car covers that Shelby custom makes for YOUR car, ie color, stripe color, etc. They are $399, but look really good quality. Anyways, glad to finally be here!!!! I will NOT even read the other comments... Dude, DRIVE it anywhere and everywhere you want! These are made to be driven and do not worry about miles and whatever else. Enjoy it every moment you can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbowles22 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 She's beautiful. Congrats on the new car and welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 09REDKR, Welcome to Team Shelby. Congratulations on your new King of the Road, she's a beauty! Drive her like you just got married engaged... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Put some miles it!! What are you going to do, keep the milage down for the guy you sell it to? Did you buy it for yourself or the next owner? Carol designed these cars to be driven and raced. You now are the owner of a "work of art." Drive that KR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I live in Richmond, but work near Interconinental. hey how busy are you ? if not meet up with the others in kerrville march 12. gonna take a little ride that day http://www.teamshelb...er-this-spring/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Congrats Red, and welcome to TS. First thing, make sure you get your info i nto the registry. Second thing, drive it, drive, it, and then, drive it some more....40 years from now, the miles won't matter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Congrats on your sweet ride and drive baby drive !!! :happy feet: Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Not a very good quality pic, (took w/ my iphone), but here she is: Welcome to TS Very nice ride I think your going to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Nice car. You bought at a good time. Miles do matter, they are only original once. It's good to have a daily driver you enjoy so the Shelby only comes out on nice days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Brown Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Cangrats and welcome. I still get a big smile on my face every time I drive the KR you are going to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Congratulations on your KR! I say drive it and don't worry about the miles v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Does anyone chain these KR's up and drive them in the snow ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Congratulations from a fellow TX KR owner in Baytown. Enjoy your ride !! SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Does anyone chain these KR's up and drive them in the snow ? As soon as you post up a video of you driving your car like that and showing us how to properly secure the chains, perhaps we'll follow suit !...................lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 As soon as you post up a video of you driving your car like that and showing us how to properly secure the chains, perhaps we'll follow suit !...................lol I think this guy should of had some chains on his KR: https://www.ridesafely.com/Inventory.aspx?InventoryID=1102032915 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Congrats, and welcome! I'm averaging about 800-1,000 miles a month. Depends mostly on the weather. It was so nice here last week that I drove it every day. Yesterday, I spent about 3 hours detailing her, and now she's back under the custom cover. BTW, those covers are awesome! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terumi71 Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Super congrats on a great car! Enjoy it as you want to. If it's the only fast car you have, like me, you'll not be able to keep it in the garage! It's not my daily driver, but I take it out and play at will!! Again, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REAL ONE Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Congrats. As to mileage, as far as I am concerned the KR is a very limited production Shelby and likely the last pre title Shelby and will be a desirable collectible in the future. Enjoy the car but I wouldn't put daily driver miles on it. Otherwise you would have been better off with a standard GT500 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RedKR Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks to all for the responses!! I love my car. Fortunately I have a company truck, and a Harley, so I doubt I'll put too many miles on her. Now, I'm just waiting for those custom covers to go on sale, or for a discount coupon from Shelby in my inbox. I can't drive her for awhile, I just removed my passenger airbag cover and sent it to CS Foundation along with a check for $265, and patiently, (NOT!!), waiting for it to come back signed. I doubt he will be signing too much longer, so I couldn't resist his autograph on the KR! Can't wait!! I miss her already.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbypt Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Congrats on the purchase!! Mine is not a daily driver and never will be. That doesn't mean I wont' put some miles on her though. When the weather is nice, I will take her out and go for a cruise, and I'll smoke a few Z06's or Crapmaros on the way too :D. To me it's not a car to drive to work and leave in the parking lot all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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