2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:20 AM
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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Last of nine!

The Mustang drives wonderfully and it fits just right. The e-brake positioning is not much of an issue as it's down 99% of the time you're in the car. The adaptive auto trans is neat! I thought it was alittle clunky on the first drive but it's updated itself really well.

I haven't had a chance yet to play with the MyColor but the white daytime background is great. The IUP is definitely worth it's price. The dash cluster looks 3-dimensional and works well. The door windows go down about 1/4 inch before you open the door to preserve the window rubber and insure a tight fit at road speed. It was a bit disconcerting when I first noticed it - I thought there was something wrong with the window!

My car had 13.1 miles on it when it arrived. It was ordered on June 1 and bucked on July 1. I got the DORA dated July 24 and of course saved the various tags and window stickers. More later.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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Awwwwriiight!

Thanks for the great pics and the update Chris - gorgeous, just gorgeous!

Boy I am happy I ordered Black but after these pics, yeah, the mineral grey would definitely have been my next choice.

I think the interior looks great in the dk. charcoal - simple and uniform.

Get that Pony out there and run her!
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by Burke0011@November 1, 2004, 11:47 AM
Awwwwriiight!

Thanks for the great pics and the update Chris - gorgeous, just gorgeous!

Boy I am happy I ordered Black but after these pics, yeah, the mineral grey would definitely have been my next choice.

I think the interior looks great in the dk. charcoal - simple and uniform.

Get that Pony out there and run her!
Burke,

I did run her today. The power of the 3-valve V8 is not to be believed! I get a smile on my face just thinking about it.

Today I went out to lunch and on my way, I made a right turn into a 4-lane divided street. There was a guy lolly-gagging along in the inside lane so I decided I would pass him in the right lane. I put my foot in it and immediately did so - then I looked at the speedo - it was well above 70 mph in less than a 1/4 mile. I immediately backed off because the last thing I need is a ticket!

It's way too easy to get it on!

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:01 AM
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Chris,
That's awesome man - I cannot WAIT to get that pedal under my foot.

(if you look at the "Is this your first Mustang" thread, you'll see I have survived the past four years driving my Escort ZX2 - yep - FOUR cylinders of unbridled POWER!!!)

darn but that car of yours looks sweet - was showing my brother the pics last night and getting all jealous again since I have plenty to wait for mine....

And I can't tell you the last time I got a speeding ticket (seriously - years and years..) but somehow, with this new GT, I don't see that as a 'bullitt' I can dodge for too much longer... Better set aside some $$ for a ticket fund!

Let us know how that Pony keeps runnin'!
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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Any of you fellow sfla guys know where the hialeah train yard is?
Or the actual train yard that the cars are held at when they come down here?

Gonna do a drive by.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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Just this past wednesday saw a torch red 05 lx in my neighborhood here in Tallahassee. Had to pick up the kid or would have followed.
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