Cost of 2006 GT
8/15/07, 05:43 PM
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I think it's at least partly a regional thing. When I bought my '05 I was also looking at an anniversary edition '04 in Indianapolis and couldn't believe how much higher their cars were in general.
Also I was at the dealer today to pick up an extra key and they told me the car was going to go to auction on thursday because they had it too long. Car fax says 2 months, doesn't seem that long to me. Anyway, that might have given me some leverage I didn't even know I had.
Also I was at the dealer today to pick up an extra key and they told me the car was going to go to auction on thursday because they had it too long. Car fax says 2 months, doesn't seem that long to me. Anyway, that might have given me some leverage I didn't even know I had.
8/15/07, 07:17 PM
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Also I was at the dealer today to pick up an extra key and they told me the car was going to go to auction on thursday because they had it too long. Car fax says 2 months, doesn't seem that long to me. Anyway, that might have given me some leverage I didn't even know I had.
I figured if they needed to move the car, you could move them on the price.
You did good on the trade too. At that store, it seemes like they have trouble selling Mustangs and that affects their offer.
2 months can be a long time in dealer years.
8/15/07, 07:37 PM
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That's why I told you what I did. You never know the story behind the story before you sign the deal.
I figured if they needed to move the car, you could move them on the price.
You did good on the trade too. At that store, it seemes like they have trouble selling Mustangs and that affects their offer.
2 months can be a long time in dealer years.
I figured if they needed to move the car, you could move them on the price.
You did good on the trade too. At that store, it seemes like they have trouble selling Mustangs and that affects their offer.
2 months can be a long time in dealer years.
I seem to be using that smilie a lot lately...
8/15/07, 08:34 PM
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8/15/07, 09:30 PM
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Congrats Lynda - You know, you don't have to push the pedal to the floor EVERY time you stop....
It will get you better gas milage.
The dancing bannana is how we celebrate the arrival of a new
"philly" in the stable.
Be safe out there!
It will get you better gas milage.
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Be safe out there!
8/16/07, 02:43 AM
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2006-07 gt gear ratio
Can anyone help me out with this? I am looking for an 06-07 GT 5-speed. Do the 5-speed's automatically come with the 3:55 gear and the auto with 3:31, or can this be either combination based on how it was originally ordered?
8/16/07, 08:22 AM
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The other question is if I stuck with the 17's all year (w/separate rims for snow) do I need all 4 tires snow, or just the back?
8/16/07, 10:02 AM
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I think you need all 4 tires. I read somewhere that it's actually more dangerous to have 2 snow tires and 2 regular tires, in the snow.
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8/16/07, 11:53 AM
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You would need all 4 tires not just the back. It would cause instability with only 2.
8/16/07, 11:58 AM
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Many high-performance rear-wheel drive cars with traction control can be driven in snowy conditions. It generally is scary if the driver is not aware of measured application of throttle and brakes, as well as leaving more room for slowing down and between cars.
Snow tires give the grip.
Where Linda and I live, we don't have that deep or frequent snow, so its fairly negotiable. I drove my Mach 1 during the winter on the stock Goodyear Gatorback tires. I also put 2 70lb sandbags in the trunk (one over the axle on each side of the trunk) to improve the weight distribution.
I am more terrified of the people with 4-wheel drive vehicles who drive as if they don't need to slow down.
Snow tires give the grip.
Where Linda and I live, we don't have that deep or frequent snow, so its fairly negotiable. I drove my Mach 1 during the winter on the stock Goodyear Gatorback tires. I also put 2 70lb sandbags in the trunk (one over the axle on each side of the trunk) to improve the weight distribution.
I am more terrified of the people with 4-wheel drive vehicles who drive as if they don't need to slow down.
8/16/07, 12:37 PM
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8/16/07, 01:18 PM
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8/16/07, 01:25 PM
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Many high-performance rear-wheel drive cars with traction control can be driven in snowy conditions. It generally is scary if the driver is not aware of measured application of throttle and brakes, as well as leaving more room for slowing down and between cars.
Snow tires give the grip.
Where Linda and I live, we don't have that deep or frequent snow, so its fairly negotiable. I drove my Mach 1 during the winter on the stock Goodyear Gatorback tires. I also put 2 70lb sandbags in the trunk (one over the axle on each side of the trunk) to improve the weight distribution.
I am more terrified of the people with 4-wheel drive vehicles who drive as if they don't need to slow down.
Snow tires give the grip.
Where Linda and I live, we don't have that deep or frequent snow, so its fairly negotiable. I drove my Mach 1 during the winter on the stock Goodyear Gatorback tires. I also put 2 70lb sandbags in the trunk (one over the axle on each side of the trunk) to improve the weight distribution.
I am more terrified of the people with 4-wheel drive vehicles who drive as if they don't need to slow down.
I'm not as concerned about control while moving as much as I am about getting flat out stuck. With my '98 v6 I got stuck alot, but my '05 v6 was much better, not sure why. The last (and only other) v8 mustang I had was a '89 5 liter, and man I was stuck ALL the time in that thing. Towed twice out of my own front yard trying to get up my driveway, wrecked it going under an icy underpass on the highway. Bad memories with the v8 Mustang + snow
I'd rather just get the snow tires and not think about getting stuck. Or maybe I'm just getting old....Tony your not kidding, people drive like maniacs around here in the snow and ice!!
8/16/07, 01:59 PM
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I had an 89 4 banger, and I could get that thing stuck in 2 inches of snow, at a stop sign on flat level ground. The new Mustangs are SOOOOOOOO much better in the snow. Not that they are good by any means, but acceptable. If you get some snow tires, you'll be good to go.
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Well today I decided to actually push the pedal to the floor. All I can say is I now have a much better understanding of the addiction. My name is Lynda and I...