Oh8SnakeDriver Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I've finally gone and done it. Just placed my order for an 08 GT500. Didn't get it for MSRP (which I was holding out for) but I was close! MSRP + $2500.00. Had to go out of state as all my local dealers wanted between $10,000.00 to $17,500.00 to order one. I kind of just fell into this deal. Talked to the owner of the dealership (and his son) last Wed. Mailed my deposit on Thursday morning. Called on Monday to see if they recieved my deposit (they did). Was contacted today that they recieved the DORA, and now the waiting begins!!! So tell me how do I keep from going crazy while waiting for my ride??? I find myself thinking about the Shelby (and all the MOD's I've planned) all the time. Alloy Clearcoat Metallic w/Satin Silver Stripes Charcoal/red interior HID Headlamps Sirius Sat Radio Ambient Lighting Nav System Premium Interior Package Full vehicle Cover I'm kind off thinking about dropping the Sirius Radio Now I have to find a good home for my 01 Cobra Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 That is great, That is a good deal. You will have to keep us informed and show us some photos when you get them. Sharon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikehart99 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Congrats on the biting the bullit!! You got a dora very fast. I ordered June 1 and I am still waiting for the dora. Great color combo btw. Keep the sirius, the antenna is worth it alone. Let's wait together! Mikehart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I do not like the Sirius radio. Clarity is not as good as our local FM stations plus I can't listen to the radio in the garage and the signal drops everytime you go under an overpass. I'm glad it is free for six months because I do not plan to renew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5.4 Shelby Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I did not get Sirius because I did not want the antenna. I did not like the look of it and I don't want to have to clean/wax around that little black turtle shell all the time. I would imagine wax builds up on that rough plastic, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted July 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Thanks for the feed back. I'm 99% sure I'll drop the Sirius Radio. I already have a removable Sirius Radio that I use in my Cobra, I could use that for road trips. I already have people requesting a ride once I get it, infact one of my friends has volunteered to drive me up to the dealership when it's time to pick it up, and it's about a 4 hour drive each way!!! Maybe I should charge a fee for each ride, that way I could recoup the money I payed for the ADM!!! Just kidding LOL My wife is already planning a road trip out west, once we get the Shelby!!! Guess the Nav system will come in handy. So now I'm doing the "I can't wait" dance. Kind of feel like a little kid right before Christmas! Man waiting sucks, but I'm sure it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs1 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Yep tell me i just got my buld date 8/13 . now i am realy waiteing and i drop the Sirius because i have all the cd i need and i did't like the black dot on the trunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Yep tell me i just got my buld date 8/13 . now i am realy waiteing and i drop the Sirius because i have all the cd i need and i did't like the black dot on the trunk [/quot Recieved the purchase agreement today. Signed and in the mail already. Enclosed with the P. A. was both the DORA and the VOC. Called the dealer to let him know I recieved the P.A. and it was signed and in the mail. Took the opportunity to drop the Sirius Radio from the order. So now everything is set, just waiting on a build date. I did notice on the VOC/DORA that my order was priority 10, Order type 1, Price Code 815. Anyone know what all this means???? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FAFP90 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Mike, All that news is fantastic. It will be neat to follow the progress of your Shelby. Keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted July 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I'll keep posting updates as I get them and pictures when I take delievery. Still have no idea what priority 10, ect. means? Anyone out there able to explain it for me? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I'll keep posting updates as I get them and pictures when I take delievery. Still have no idea what priority 10, ect. means? Anyone out there able to explain it for me? Mike Mine was a priority 10 and I tracked mine thru every step. 10 means it is a order for a customer (retail) not just a stock order to fill inventory. Let me know if you have any other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Mine was a priority 10 and I tracked mine thru every step. 10 means it is a order for a customer (retail) not just a stock order to fill inventory. Let me know if you have any other questions. I have a question then Grabber, My DORA shows a priority of 18. It also says on it "VEHICLE NOT FOR SALE". I'm assuming this is because I'm getting the second one that they have on order for 2008? It also has my name on the bottom of the DORA. Does this sound normal for my situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfrazier70 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I ordered mine on June 5th (MSRP). The vehicle order confirmation shows a priority of 12. So more than the fact that it's a retail sale enters into the priority equation. So far, no VIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I have a question then Grabber, My DORA shows a priority of 18. It also says on it "VEHICLE NOT FOR SALE". I'm assuming this is because I'm getting the second one that they have on order for 2008? It also has my name on the bottom of the DORA. Does this sound normal for my situation? Priority 18 is still very low. To be honest with you it's not going to make a difference weather it's an 10 or an 18. The fact that it is a pre-sold unit to a customer does help. MY DORA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Thanks Grabber. Mine looks pretty simillar. I still have the original one that doesn't have the prices on it because they had not released pricing yet. The one thing that is different is the date is the same on mine for Order RCPT Date and DORA Processed. Both 6/6/07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Grabber, Thanks for the info. I believe that this dealer only recieved 1 GT500 last year, so I suppose that they are getting only 1 this year too. This being the one I ordered. Will this have any impact on my order. Also could you take a guess as to when Ford my build my car. Waiting sucks!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Priority 10 is normally the highest given. This pretty much tells you that your dealer doesn't have any ordered ahead of yours. The only time you'll see a priority lower than 10 is if Ford screws something up for someone. Say your car comes in damaged and they have to build you another. Then it's possible to see priority 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Got some very good news on Saturday. My dealer e-mailed me to let me know that they got their allotment and that Ford has issued my full VIN#!!!! Man the excitement level just keeps rising. I guess/hope that this means that my build date must be closer now. The dealer did mention that his guess was delievery sometime in November! Just in time for my birthday. How sweet is that!!!!!! On a side note I saw my 1st GT500 on the road the other day, a red with white stripe coup. I must say it looks way better on the road than on the dealers floor and I think it looked awsome on the dealers floor!!! Out riding my HD with the wife today and passed a Black with Silver stripe GT500 Convert. It too looked amazing. These two GT500's are the only ones that I've seen on the road. So now I'm anxiously waiting for my next update!!!! Now that I've received my VIN#, I'm going to order the Shelby Signature Dash Plaque. I've heard it's worth 40 HP!!!! I've got to be sick, cars not even scheduled for a build date and I'm already buying stuff for it!!! Alloy Metallic Clearcoat the Hottest and Fastest color!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Order type 1, Order type 1 is for Retail sold units that are ordered. Order type 2 is for Stock vehicles Order type B is for Demo Order types 0, 4, 5, 6, 9, C, E, L, N, O, or V are Fleet Vehicles Priority 10 is usually the lowest number for highest priority to get the vehicle order pulled and scheduled to be built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgussin1 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 if you can still change your order, I'd drop the nav and sirius and go with aftermarket unit's, as it will improve the sound of your factory speakers/subs greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 dgussin1 Thanks for the advice. Now that the VIN has been issued I don't believe I can change the order. At least not without a big hassle. I already dropped the Sirius a while back. Guess I'll keep the order as is. I do think the Nav system will come in handy on road trips. Anyone out there that has the Nav in their GT500 have any comments? Pro or con? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Got some more good news this weekend. :happy feet: My dealership emailed me that my build date should be 9/24/07. He also told me that my order had been "Bucked" Whatever that means? Looks like I'll be joining the ranks for GT500 "OWNERS" real soon. Bout time as the PSDS is getting real old real fast!!! Hope to see you all on the road real soon !! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Got some more good news this weekend. :happy feet: My dealership emailed me that my build date should be 9/24/07. He also told me that my order had been "Bucked" Whatever that means? Looks like I'll be joining the ranks for GT500 "OWNERS" real soon. Bout time as the PSDS is getting real old real fast!!! Hope to see you all on the road real soon !! Mike Great news. Bucked means the car has started the production process. Should be done in about 24 hours or so. Then the waiting begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted September 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Great news. Bucked means the car has started the production process. Should be done in about 24 hours or so. Then the waiting begins. AD, Thanks for updating what "Bucked" means! What do you mean NOW the waiting begins? What is it I've been doing since I 1st heard the rumors of a GT500? LOL!! Oh yeah I forgot to mention that when I visited BOF to check up on things, I got the .pdf file on the window sticker!!! PSDS suxs big time hopfully it's about to end!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 AD, Thanks for updating what "Bucked" means! What do you mean NOW the waiting begins? What is it I've been doing since I 1st heard the rumors of a GT500? LOL!! Oh yeah I forgot to mention that when I visited BOF to check up on things, I got the .pdf file on the window sticker!!! PSDS suxs big time hopfully it's about to end!!!! Mike Up until the car is produced, you can track status through Ford. Once they release it to Autoport (within a day or so of it being built), you'll have to bug your dealer for a rail car number and then post it on the forum (create a new thread) and someone will help you track the rail car. What I meant by NOW is that FORD can no longer tell you anything about the car once they release it to Autoport. Good luck. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Alloy Dave, Thanks for the info on tracking the rail car. I'll be sure to post the info as soon as I get it. Always good advice from this forum!!! Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Got some very good news on Friday!!! :happy feet: My GT500 has been built Ford built it on 9/24/07 just like my dealer said it would be!!! Produced Date and Gate Release Date both 9/24/07. Should have my ride sometime in October!!! Man I can't wait. This is better than Christmas!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Should have my ride sometime in October!!! Man I can't wait. This is better than Christmas!!!!Mike I got mine last October. You are gonna LOVE this car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSnake08 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I got mine last October. You are gonna LOVE this car! I'm happy for ya guy. Mine will be delivered in about a week. Just about when it starts to get a little cooler(not muchcooler as I am in Florida). Hopefully you get some crisp cool air thats worth about 20RWHP. Good Luck with your new baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXPcustom Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 dgussin1 Thanks for the advice. Now that the VIN has been issued I don't believe I can change the order. At least not without a big hassle. I already dropped the Sirius a while back. Guess I'll keep the order as is. I do think the Nav system will come in handy on road trips. Anyone out there that has the Nav in their GT500 have any comments? Pro or con? Thanks, Mike Edited to say I know my replys late but you can still have the dealer install Nav for the same price... I have Nav I say... Get It! Get It! Get It! I like my factory nav better than the pioneer units and alot of the other aftermarket ones. It even comes with an aux audio input for an Ipod, makes the Shaker500 sound alot better than the regular head unit and for 200 bucks more you can mod to except a backup camera and play DVDs, watch tv and MP4s on the screen. You have to order the RGB unit from http://www.tvandnav2go.com/ford-navigation-system.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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