knightowl Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Bought a Shelby...Can't believe it!!!!!!! Well, after all my blabbing of promising to buy in the U.S., I ended up buying locally today. It was pretty hard to pass up as Ford had their employee pricing promo on various vehicles including the Shelby which I'm told rarely happens! It turns out, they brought several in from Ontario that arrived today and what a selection. They all looked hot including the white with grabber blue stripes, red w/ black stripes, Kona Blue w/ white stripes & the one I went with was the stealth look I've had my eye on since the get go, the black w/ matte black stripes. All are 2011, but no SVTPP or Nav, but the wide stripes are great and it has the Shaker 1000 in it. I liked the look of the Nav, but in the end I'm really pumped about my new car! I'm pretty sure I did ok on it....Sticker was almost 62K and with the employee pricing, it was 55800 or so. I got them to 54500 and got a Shelby cover thrown in too. Tried to get that price GST in, but jut got a bit of the reduction instead. Damn, what a feeling...Pick it up next week & will post pics everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Congrats on getting your GT500 knightowl.............................. . These Shelby's are a blast to drive and sure do get a ton of attention. Looking forward to seeing some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks so much SS.....I'm still vibrating from the whole purchase.....You're right, these cars are great and it's funny when you tell people what kind of car it is, their jaw just drops....Quite the attention getter! I fell in love as soon as I started it up today and pretty much drooled walking around the lot. Feels great to finally take the plunge. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-8 Vixen Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks so much SS.....I'm still vibrating from the whole purchase.....You're right, these cars are great and it's funny when you tell people what kind of car it is, their jaw just drops....Quite the attention getter! I fell in love as soon as I started it up today and pretty much drooled walking around the lot. Feels great to finally take the plunge. :happy feet: Wait till you experience taking possession of your baby! Now THAT will be a great feeling! Congratulations! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I can only imagine that feeling Vixen.....I feel like a kid in a candy store for sure. Can't wait to pick her up next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11GT500AL Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Congrats! +1... Miles of smiles ahead for you! Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transformer Guy Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Congrats!!! I pick mine up on Tuesday night in Toronto :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Nightowl Congrats & enjoy your new ride. Transformer Guy try & bring your car to our show July 24/11 Telephone City Car show willbe a few Shelbys there plus a 2012 Boss. Check out our web site for info WWW.telephonecitycarshow.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarbc Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Congrats on jumping in!. Tell us how long it takes before you feel like jumping into the "mod" world. It's funny what happens with the mod and horsepower drugs. Once you have some, you want more. Remember, if you do jump in to the modifications, it's a marathon, not a sprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09vistablue Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Hey Rob welcome to a world of smiles and looks, you will have lots of smiles driving and you will get lots of looks with that stealth color combo. We should get a cruise going together with all the edmonton and area owners this summer. I Know at first you won't want to mod but trust me it won't be long, hopefully you can make the Apex casino on Tuesday for the car show it's supposed to be nice....24 and sunny for a change.. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double500 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebob948 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Congrats....You WILL love it and never forget purchasing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Drive safe:shift:!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Gorilla Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Congratulations! Sounds like you got a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transformer Guy Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Nightowl Congrats & enjoy your new ride. Transformer Guy try & bring your car to our show July 24/11 Telephone City Car show willbe a few Shelbys there plus a 2012 Boss. Check out our web site for info WWW.telephonecitycarshow.com Thanks for the invite but ill have to see if ill be in town that weekend. Hopefully I can make it as its not very far and would be a good cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10GT500KonaBlue Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 congrats on the new ride ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hey Rob welcome to a world of smiles and looks, you will have lots of smiles driving and you will get lots of looks with that stealth color combo. We should get a cruise going together with all the edmonton and area owners this summer. I Know at first you won't want to mod but trust me it won't be long, hopefully you can make the Apex casino on Tuesday for the car show it's supposed to be nice....24 and sunny for a change.. :D Hey Mark; Thanks so much buddy and looking forward to some cruising for sure this summer. It's funny about the mod thing too, the more I read about it, amazing how addictive it can get by doing that alone. I'll have to start creating a wish list and like some in here said," it's a marathon not a sprint...". Besides, I can't afford a sprint, lol. Would love to make the Apex on Tues, but gotta be home after work that day, but we'll hook up soon for sure. Thanks for the invite; should be picking the car up this week; just shopping on the best insurance rates right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Thanks for all your comments. This is truly a great & respectful group to be part of! Definitely plan on having fun with the Shelby, but safety is #1 for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmurr Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Congrats and enjoy your new ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattooed1 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Have fun with your new toy.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Have fun with your new toy.............. I sure will!!!! I'm supposed to pick er up today, but will have to see if the rain stops first, or may have to wait til Monday.....Is it me, or did most of you not sleep well prior to actually picking up your Shelby's?...The excitement is killing me, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I sure will!!!! I'm supposed to pick er up today, but will have to see if the rain stops first, or may have to wait til Monday.....Is it me, or did most of you not sleep well prior to actually picking up your Shelby's?...The excitement is killing me, lol! Monday's no good......................Canada Day is perfect for picking up your Shelby . Your sure to remember that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Very valid point there.....Ok, today it is, lol and like you said, I will definitely remember when I picked it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 BTW, I know black is a little more maintenance to keep looking good, but I'm more than okay spending time with my car. I ended up just getting the paint protection / shine with Ford which guarantees the paint job to an extent, but I don't want to be adding stuff unnecessarily either. Did any of you get the 3M protection film at all on the front? I have it on one of my daily driving vehicles, but of course with white, you can see the colour difference to and from the film, but it does work preventing chips. Of course the GT500 will be a pleasure car so no where near the miles that I put on my regular vehicles. Also, what's the best type of cloth to wipe it down all the time to keep it looking good? Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Congrats Eh? Have fun tonight!!!! :happy feet: Remember these cars are un-Godly fast and can get you in trouble enough on just dry pavement?!! BE CAREFUL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Just picked up my new Shelby this afternoon! OMG, OMG, OMG......Even better than I anticipated. Handles and rides like a dream!!! Love that new car smell too. Needless to say, breaking her in easily, but got a chance to tromp on it a bit, within reason and I couldn't stop smiling. Took my kids for a little jaunt too and they loved it too. I'm going to take my baby out as often as I can when it's nice out; summer is just way too short around here! I have pics coming soon too. Thanks again everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightowl Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 :happy feet: :happy feet: Did I mention how incredible this car is, lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 knightowl, A BIG CONGRATS TO YOU!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 :happy feet: :happy feet: Did I mention how incredible this car is, lol? It NEVER wears off! We need . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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