2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

The Dream Machine is finally here!

Old May 15, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Ok, gang, finally the dream is realized!!

I've been on TMS for a long time through the previous 2-3 incarnations hosted elsewhere before we reached what Brad has created today (Thanks Brad for this awesome site!). I started consuming major bandwidth shortly after I found the site while Googling for photos of the 05...I was there during the heated days when Amy and others were snagging spy photos of the mysterious white mules and eventually the pre-production cars, then the production unveiling and the frenzy that followed as the 05 became reality.

I watched and downloaded pictures of lots of your cars as they finally began arriving and my hard disk overflows with shots of the 05 in all its colors from lots of angles from many of you. Every video that came out was played over and over again listening for that glorious exhaust and watching the pony run!! Finally, after all that build up my pony has come home!!!

I ordered back in March (apologies in advance to others who are still waiting and ordered before that!) after becoming concerned that delaying any longer might result in not getting an 05 but ending up with an 06 based on the information that was flying around at the time. The 18" wheels and the new Titanium Silver color were very attractive but I really wanted "The 05". I managed to snag an order with a large dealership here in Richmond that had supposedly been in the order bank for a month already so I hoped I would be ahead in "The Wait"...and I happily began the routine of calling ERL every Friday morning after the Thursday night updates. As of last check that order is still C/U but one of the other dealers I talked with ordered a car to match my specs and they called when it got scheduled...it progressed through without issue and I took delivery last Wednesday. The new Pony already has over 250 miles on her as I still can't get enough!!! My wife and kids love the car too and we've enjoyed several outings most recent was dinner this past evening and when we came out of the restaurant there was a convertible Camaro parked nearby and the two couples riding in it were out and walking all around the Mustang...they commented it looked great when we walked up!!!

Thanks to everyone for the great support and information and I look forward to continuing to learn and see more from TMS and its very active enthusiast members!!!! Here's some shots of my new Redfire baby...she's a Premium, Dark Charcoal interior, Standard Wheels, Active Anti-Theft, Side-Airbags, Shaker 500. Mods planned include: Mustang Tribar floor mats, blackout rear panel, shorty antenna, CDC sequentials, possibly CDC Ducktail and Shelby stripes.

Greg
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Old May 15, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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I'm really starting to dig that color combo.

I may have to change my avatar....
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Old May 15, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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Congrats. I have the same exact car coming by truck tomorrow! Great choice. REDFIRE RULES
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Old May 15, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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Congrats!!!! Looks sweet!!!!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Congratulations! You sound like a person that deserves an 05 Mustang. :banana2: :banana2:
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Old May 15, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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CONGRATS...real nice looking car, have lots of fun
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Old May 15, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Banana's for you! Congrats!

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Old May 15, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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:dance: break out the stang dance
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Old May 15, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Congrats Greg! Enjoy your new pony. Love that Redfire. :banana2:
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Old May 15, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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Beautiful car! After all the '05's you've seen on here, did you have a problem picking out the color? In three months, I must have changed my mind five times! Congratulations and enjoy it! :drive: :spin: :drive: :banana2:
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Old May 15, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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That's awesome Greg!
Congrats!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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Red stangs look sweet!!!


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Old May 15, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Congrats all around man
Good to see
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Old May 15, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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Congrats!!!!!

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Old May 15, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Congrats! Enjoy your car!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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ooo a purdy waxed redfire!! looks like mine will except with bullits... redfire is the best
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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Congrats Greg! Redfire was my second choice and it looks sweet. I have owned lots of black cars, and could push myself to break tradition. Took delivery of my Black GT Firday the 13th. Kept it in the garage all day today though due to the rain. I am in Fredericksburg, and go to Ricdhmond rarely, but now I may have to crusie down to catch a glimpse of your beauty!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Very sweeeeeeeet!

Congrats.

Nanners anyone?

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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Looks great, Greg!

Best of luck with your new pony. I'm glad you got your car. I'll see ya around Richmond. I'm going to hold you to that group photo!

:rock: :banana2: :drive:
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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Congratulations! She's gorgeous!!! I really love the look of the bullits!!
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