eric_gt500 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 To my Shelby friends - saying "good bye" for now as I've decided to trade in my '08 Vert on a new ZL1 Vert It's been a great nearly 5 years with the car and meeting many members around Detroit, at Woodward, and in Ontario. I may re-join the party in a few years after seeing what life will be like over on the "dark side". Attached is a pic of the new ride (not mine specifically, but the same color, wheels, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 You are still welcome here. Check in and visit us. Once a member....always a member. Nice car too ! Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super hiss Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Why did you do this? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 OMG...well...ummm...ok. You'll be back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Be curious to hear what you think of it and the differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I hope you traded it straight up or they paid you cash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Be curious to hear what you think of it and the differences. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I think the gen 5 Camaros are hideous. But that's just me. The funny thing is my daily driver is a 1997 Camaro SS with the 30th Anniversary package and six-speed (1 of 310). I also own a 1987 20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Z28 convertible that's even rarer (only 3 in existence). I'm the original owner of my 2008 GT500 purchased Nov 2007 and it is mine for life. I plan on giving it to my daughter when I'm no longer among us. It is the car I taught her how to drive in. My '87 convertible is the car I brought my daughter home from the hospital when she was born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Wow... that is really YEEEELLLLLLLOOOOOWWWW. Probably looks better in person. Better have your sunglasses with you when you walk up to look at your new car. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT-C0056 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Just like politics....he's in the UNDICIDED catagory......Im A FORD GUY, I dont jump ship. Congrats on the new ride, welcome to the view from the rear....lol....seriously, good luck, have fun, be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_gt500 Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hey Guys - appreciate all the comments and, yes, I may definitely be back. Honestly, I was just ready to try something different and two non-daily-driver cars was a bit too much for the 'ol budget (plus it was a leftover '13 Vert headed into winter so you can guess the dealer was pretty aggressive - I KNOW - Shelby's aren't having any "leftover" issues). I guess some guy in Vegas who specializes in Mustangs and other "high-end" cars is buying it from the dealer. Nonetheless, I'll post up differences when I actually get some time to drive it which may be a while here in Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 I would like to hear the first hand behind the wheel differences between a new ZL1 convert. and a new GT500 convert. Congrats. on your change. I know how sometimes a change is needed, something different. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Muscle is muscle. Should present a nice variety and a fun experience. Will be watching to see your pictures of it. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 I hope you got a great deal on your trade-in. Your list of mods on your 500 was impressive. Your 20" Alcoas and signed air bag cover were worth quite a bit. I'll be interested in how happy you are with the Camaro. GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Congrats!!! I personally think the car you traded in (I am assuming it is the one in your Signature) is much nicer, but that is just my opinion. I am also curious what your thoughts are after some miles, I still do not think I would buy the Camaro, the new Tail-lights make the back end look like a Malibu and I just can not get into the interior, but maybe the driving experience makes up for it. What matters is you are Happy!!!!!! Have to scratch that itch once in a while, I have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eric_gt500 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Appreciate all the comments and feedback.... With the ZL1 in storage until spring, I'll have to wait to draw more comparisons between the two. The Shelby will certainly be missed (my 11 year old hugged it on the last day) but, as I mentioned, just wanted to sample something different for a few years. It is great that we enthusiasts have such cars to choose from in this era of increasing regulation and CAFE standards (and they are being developed here in my backyard - go Team USA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Congrats on getting your ZL1........I hope she brings you many years of great driving. I love all cars but have a special place in my heart for Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_gt500 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 For those who may be interested, my old car is apparently for sale at the dealer (I thought they has sold it to somebody in Vegas). Based on what I got for trade-in (against a significantly discounted new car), this seems like a terrific bargain!! If anybody does reach out to the dealer, ask for Erik Hibbard (nice guy). I've got nothing to gain but I know my old car and hope it finds a good new home.... I'll probably also post in the classified section as a courtesy.... http://www.autofind.com/dealer/details/1908/1ZVHT89S285143668/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08KR525 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I think that's a good price that they're asking for it. I love how it's listed as a five speed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedrx Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 What is the price? I see they listed the NADA price but for the sale price, please call. Nice car with some good upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 The car is gorgeous; wonder what the sale price is. I like in the center console how when I first looked at it I thought, "GT600, is that a misprint?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_gt500 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not sure what the sale price is but even the listed price seems to be a bargain (it's as if they've not considered any of the upgrades). I probably had another ~$20K in it... plus it has the real Shelby signature on the glovebox and VIN plaque (and that's not easy to come by now ) - plus the discontinued forged Alcoa's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMAv Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Change can be good, if only to make you appreciate more what you had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkjock Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 did the Chebbie dealer throw one of these in for the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rost5501 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Keeping the Shelby in the Great Lakes Region. Thanks for keeping the car in great condition. Hope you don't mind, but I copoed most of your signature also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_gt500 Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Keeping the Shelby in the Great Lakes Region. Thanks for keeping the car in great condition. Hope you don't mind, but I copoed most of your signature also. Bill - glad we connected and talk soon. Enjoy the car - I sure did for the nearly 5 years I owned it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 All the best with the new ZL1. Saw one a few days ago ... black coupe, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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