Topic: Uh Oh, Found Something (Read 6502 times)

MJZ · « **on:** June 08, 2007, 10:00:43 PM »

Wife is out of town and it has been raining off and on tonight so I wandered into a Ford dealer close to home. Found this sitting on the showroom looking back at me.

Fired00d · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:03:34 PM »

Sweeeet. As long as you left it there you don't have any 'splaining to do.

If you didn't I want to see more pictures.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

spydglide · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:04:11 PM »

Uh Oh, better take 'er home before things return to 'normal'.

har!

spyder

MJZ · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:04:41 PM »

First one I've seen close up and personal. The interior is really cheap looking. All plastic and very drab, doesn't near the personality of the ZR1 or any vette.

MJZ · « **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:06:04 PM »

BUT I'm still drooling!

MJZ · « **Reply #5 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:07:27 PM »

Another view because I don't want to drool alone.

MJZ · « **Reply #6 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:08:23 PM »

One more.

MJZ · « **Reply #7 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:09:20 PM »

Last one. The two kids in the background went to school with my son, was feeling good until one of them said " hey Mr. Z, you buying this for Jesse?" I said hell no, I'm looking at it for me; they looked at each other and I could see them thinking, what a waste. Getting old is hell!

spydglide · « **Reply #8 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:17:03 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on June 08, 2007, 10:09:20 PM

Last one. The two kids in the background went to school with my son, was feeling good until one of them said " hey Mr. Z, you buying this for Jesse?" I said hell no, I'm looking at it for me; they looked at each other and I could see them thinking, what a waste. Getting old is hell!

At least you weren't home on the computer, but out window-shopping for a hot-rod. Thanks for sharing the pics.

har!

spyder

MJZ · « **Reply #9 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:20:10 PM »

Anyway, talked to the sales manager and told him I would give him a deposit right now forthe first Shelby GT500K he could get. He is going to check and let me know in the morning what the expected due date is for the new K Shelby snake is. (probablly good he didn't take the check tonight, it would have bounced like a fat lady on a waterbed. Figure I'd have to sell a kid or two before the bank opens Monday)

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #10 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:23:18 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on June 08, 2007, 10:04:41 PM

First one I've seen close up and personal. The interior is really cheap looking. All plastic and very drab, doesn't near the personality of the ZR1 or any vette.

Which is how Mrs B B ended up with her hotrod Mistu Eclipse GTS Spyder Convertible The way she and I looked at it was we'd be seeing the interior more than the exterior. Turned out to be a good choice. What the Mitsu lacks in power (only 265hp) it more than makes up in cornering and braking. It'll stick a 90degree corner at 80 without a hint of drift.

BUT, for raw sex appeal, and brute power, you can't beat the 500hp Shelby Cobra can you ?

MJZ · « **Reply #11 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:31:26 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on June 08, 2007, 10:23:18 PM

Which is how Mrs B B ended up with her hotrod Mistu Eclipse GTS Spyder Convertible The way she and I looked at it was we'd be seeing the interior more than the exterior. Turned out to be a good choice. What the Mitsu lacks in power (only 265hp) it more than makes up in cornering and braking. It'll stick a 90degree corner at 80 without a hint of drift.

BUT, for raw sex appeal, and brute power, you can't beat the 500hp Shelby Cobra can you ?

You got that right, the exterior is sexy as hell and I'm sure the 0-60 raw power of the 500HP in the lump of plastic would be quite a rush. But I agree, it would be all show.

REGGAB · « **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:45:56 PM »

SCWEEEET! Mark ,that is one awesome machine. Really like those GT500s. You are to be commended for holding out to a Shelby K.

MJZ · « **Reply #13 on:** June 08, 2007, 10:54:04 PM »

This one is sitting at the Ford dealer between Germantown and Collierville less than 5 minutes from your relatives home. This dealership is right around the corner from JR, PHAZE and me. It would be a great location for all to meet up tommorrow.
They also have a white Shelby GT 350 hardtop on the floor. Didn't take any pix of that one because it didn't do anything for me but interesting to sit in the hardtop vrs the convertable next to each other.

SBB · « **Reply #14 on:** June 08, 2007, 11:04:33 PM »

Mark

That 500 is a sweet ride.
As you know, a man can never have too much power. (and 500 is a good start)
I have to agree about the interior though.
My white 03 sitting in the garage has a much better looking interior. (plus it only has 13000 K miles)
Looked at those new Stangs, but BB talked me into holding out for an 03 S/B Harley truck!
Smart man that BB is!

hard10 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 08, 2007, 11:30:37 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on June 08, 2007, 10:06:04 PM

BUT I'm still drooling!

Good thing I have my spit cup next to me!

Is that the 500s as in the snake version?

MJZ · « **Reply #16 on:** June 08, 2007, 11:48:26 PM »

The 2008 Shelby Mustang GT500KR is due out shortly. It has 540 HP, a better looking functioning carbon-fiber hood w/ hood pins, carbon-fiber front splitter, short-throw shift lever, 3.73 rear axle vrs the 3.31 in the GT500 and new Shelby "snake" logos. There is a good review of it in the June Motor Trend with it on the cover. You might be able to find it on the Motor Trend website.

REGGAB · « **Reply #17 on:** June 09, 2007, 12:28:32 AM »

Quote from: MJZ on June 08, 2007, 10:54:04 PM

This one is sitting at the Ford dealer between Germantown and Collierville less than 5 minutes from your relatives home. This dealership is right around the corner from JR, PHAZE and me. It would be a great location for all to meet up tommorrow.
They also have a white Shelby GT 350 hardtop on the floor. Didn't take any pix of that one because it didn't do anything for me but interesting to sit in the hardtop vrs the convertable next to each other.

I dunno, Mark. The Missus might not take too kindly to me showing up at home with a new toy..............and I fear I'd have to leave Germantown with the blue one. Too awesome..........................but we'll go have a looksee anyway.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #18 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:49:22 AM »

Quote from: MJZ on June 08, 2007, 10:20:10 PM

Anyway, talked to the sales manager and told him I would give him a deposit right now forthe first Shelby GT500K he could get. He is going to check and let me know in the morning what the expected due date is for the new K Shelby snake is. (probablly good he didn't take the check tonight, it would have bounced like a fat lady on a waterbed. Figure I'd have to sell a kid or two before the bank opens Monday)

Mark, one drive in either the 500 or the 500KR and you'll forget all about the plastic. Hell, I spent 8 hours in a friend's '06 Z06 on Tuesday and they have a bunch of plastic inside, too. It's just a sign of the times. But when he ran tha b!atch through the first three gears and the traction control and the 505HP 427 were fighting with one another to see who would win, neither one of us was thinking about the cheap interior!

The Mustangs (even the 300-odd HP GTs) have all of the look, sound and feel of a bonafide musclecar, mostly 'cause they are one, and any horsepower junkie would be proud to have one of those stellar machines in their garage. Good luck tomorrow with the K and let us know how it turns out. I'm taking the Ram SRT-10 out in the morning with a few guys, 2 with Z06s, 3 with Vipers, and one with Ford GT (yeah, a GT and I'm not talking Mustang here, either), so I'll be thinkin' about ya!

SBB · « **Reply #19 on:** June 09, 2007, 10:53:00 AM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on June 09, 2007, 01:49:22 AM

Mark, one drive in either the 500 or the 500KR and you'll forget all about the plastic. Hell, I spent 8 hours in a friend's '06 Z06 on Tuesday and they have a bunch of plastic inside, too. It's just a sign of the times. But when he ran tha b!atch through the first three gears and the traction control and the 505HP 427 were fighting with one another to see who would win, neither one of us was thinking about the cheap interior!

The Mustangs (even the 300-odd HP GTs) have all of the look, sound and feel of a bonafide musclecar, mostly 'cause they are one, and any horsepower junkie would be proud to have one of those stellar machines in their garage. Good luck tomorrow with the K and let us know how it turns out. I'm taking the Ram SRT-10 out in the morning with a few guys, 2 with Z06s, 3 with Vipers, and one with Ford GT (yeah, a GT and I'm not talking Mustang here, either), so I'll be thinkin' about ya!

A real GT!
Damn, I"m not sure I could drive that.
Would be so worried about knicks and dings.
Probably keep it at home and polish on it.

Wake up Chip, not drive it?
What a waste. Just like my Mustang, I have to see redline at least once a month.
Stirs my soul! Then I put it up and I feel better!
If it can't go to redline then what good is it?

MJZ · « **Reply #20 on:** June 09, 2007, 11:09:21 AM »

OK Chip, come clean. Do you have a Shelby GT500? Tell me more, I need to hear a few good reasons to allow the right side of my brain to win this one.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #21 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:15:21 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on June 09, 2007, 10:53:00 AM

A real GT!
Damn, I"m not sure I could drive that.
Would be so worried about knicks and dings.
Probably keep it at home and polish on it.

Wake up Chip, not drive it?
What a waste. Just like my Mustang, I have to see redline at least once a month.
Stirs my soul! Then I put it up and I feel better!
If it can't go to redline then what good is it?

For you, Chip . . . . . pictures from this morning:

110tHunDer · « **Reply #22 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:15:55 PM »

110tHunDer · « **Reply #23 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:16:33 PM »

110tHunDer · « **Reply #24 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:17:05 PM »

110tHunDer · « **Reply #25 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:17:43 PM »

110tHunDer · « **Reply #26 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:19:25 PM »

A couple Z06s . . .

SBB · « **Reply #27 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:19:39 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on June 09, 2007, 01:17:05 PM

.

Can you say

"Woody"

Thanks Brian!

110tHunDer · « **Reply #28 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:20:00 PM »

110tHunDer · « **Reply #29 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:21:01 PM »

What a (100HP) difference a few years makes. The badge on the yellow '03 showing 405HP:

110tHunDer · « **Reply #30 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:21:44 PM »

And the badge on my buddy's '06 showing 505HP:

110tHunDer · « **Reply #31 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:22:38 PM »

All of us staged for a photo op:

110tHunDer · « **Reply #32 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:23:33 PM »

Leaving the lot for some mischief on the highway

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SBB · « **Reply #33 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:24:14 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on June 09, 2007, 11:09:21 AM

OK Chip, come clean. Do you have a Shelby GT500? Tell me more, I need to hear a few good reasons to allow the right side of my brain to win this one.

Mark

Just an old 03 in the garage w/14K on it.
A real sleeper, no one notices the twin Garrett turbo's.
Boost has to stay below 9lbs to run 93.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #34 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:24:24 PM »

Last one. Lots of HP filling the mirrors of the Viper truck!

110tHunDer · « **Reply #35 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:24:47 PM »

Mark, did you make that down payment yet?

SBB · « **Reply #36 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:25:46 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on June 09, 2007, 01:21:44 PM

And the badge on my buddy's '06 showing 505HP:

Now that's a cool comparison!

SBB · « **Reply #37 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:27:14 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on June 09, 2007, 01:24:47 PM

Mark, did you make that down payment yet?

YEAH Mark!

What Brian said!

MJZ · « **Reply #38 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:29:47 PM »

Sales manager just called and left a message, am sitting here shaking looking at the phone. This little voice keeps saying "don't do something stupid, stupid"

110tHunDer · « **Reply #39 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:39:07 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on June 09, 2007, 01:29:47 PM

Sales manager just called and left a message, am sitting here shaking looking at the phone. This little voice keeps saying "don't do something stupid, stupid"

Nothin' stupid about horsepower.

ultrafxr · « **Reply #40 on:** June 09, 2007, 01:47:30 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on June 09, 2007, 01:29:47 PM

Sales manager just called and left a message, am sitting here shaking looking at the phone. This little voice keeps saying "don't do something stupid, stupid"

Sales manager my azz. When they have something you really want it don't take no talent to "sell" it. All he's doing is saving you the trouble of calling him. What time will it be ready?

SBB · « **Reply #41 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:21:40 PM »

Mark

Horsepower in your garage is always better than in someone elses!
Ask Brian (BB or 103T), you can never have too much.

MJZ · « **Reply #42 on:** June 09, 2007, 06:56:51 PM »

Wow! Just came back from the dealership and I feel like I just made 60K for myself. They sold the blue convert. this morning after he called and left a message for me. So by not calling back until this afternoon, I made 60K! The bad news, they do have a red coupe 08 Shelby GT500 due in next, sometime around July 15 and it is available for list +15K or roughly 60K.
Anyway he did get me an answer on the Shelby GT500KR, they will probably get only one and there is now price they will take for it at this point. I offered them sticker + 20K and they were not the least bit interested. They said with only 1,000 going to be made, they were going to either put it on ebay or auction it on the showroom floor. They expect them to bring over 100K. Don't think I will even be playing in that ball game.

Gettinold · « **Reply #43 on:** June 10, 2007, 06:55:41 PM »

Quote from: ultrafxr on June 09, 2007, 01:47:30 PM

Sales manager my azz. When they have something you really want it don't take no talent to "sell" it. All he's doing is saving you the trouble of calling him. What time will it be ready?

The truth hurts dont it.

chaos901 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 11, 2007, 09:02:29 AM »

I thought that you were going to buy a puppy?

Smiler · « **Reply #45 on:** June 11, 2007, 11:09:25 AM »

Sorry guys I would rather look at a Jeep than those machines

110tHunDer · « **Reply #46 on:** June 11, 2007, 07:11:48 PM »

Quote from: chaos901 on June 11, 2007, 09:02:29 AM

I thought that you were going to buy a puppy?

A puppy, a pony, what's the difference?

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #47 on:** June 11, 2007, 10:33:25 PM »

Quote from: ultrafxr on June 09, 2007, 01:47:30 PM

Sales manager my azz. When they have something you really want it don't take no talent to "sell" it. All he's doing is saving you the trouble of calling him. What time will it be ready?

Which brings me to one of my favorite

Real Estate salespeople. When it's a sellers market and a chimp could close the deal, they act like Moses parting the Red Sea when they bring you an offer. When it's a buyer's market and they actually have to earn their commission, they act like there's something wrong with your house, you, your wife, your kids even your little white haired mother because they can't close a deal.

Leaches, freakin leaches every one of em.

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