Flyinlow

.... but its not a Mustang. The wife and I were talking about having 4 cars (GT, GTO, 2 daily drivers) and having a three car garage and having to have one of the dailies sit outside in the winter. Plus the insurance on 4 cars vs. 3. So I posted an earlier thread about a Saleen Mustang and got some great feedback from the people here. Most wouldn't go with the Saleen because its too expensive for what you get. I also asked about for the money if you would go with a Saleen or a Corvette, seeing as how the price was about the same. Most said they would go with the Vette.

I found a dealer in Wisconsin that was discounting Corvettes $4000 off sticker, which is pretty good right now on Vettes. Called him up and asked about trading in the GTO, they gave me good money on the trade in, so I drive the GTO over and traded it in. Ended up about $2000 over invoice.

If anyone in the Wisconsin/Minnesota area wants a good Ford person to deal with, call Kyle Dulek at Dahl Automotive in LaCrosse. Very good people, totally understood my choice, gave me my deposit back on the GT no problem.

I'll still be hanging around as I will be interested in the special models of the GT that are coming out. Still might be able to get one of those in a few years.

EDIT: added a picture of the Z51 front brakes

dave2k5stang

That is a NICE Car!

I've been trying to talk my wife into getting one once her lease is up on her Lexus.

No one can fault you for your good taste.

Congrats!!

trublustang03

Awesome car Congrats, got anymore pics?

I like that cop-magnet red

grendel

VERY nice ride, definitely a better pick than the Saleen.

Enfynet

This calls for Sir Mix-A-Lot! "I like big butts and I cannot lie, you other brothers can't deny..."

You should become friends with the local law enforcement so they don't bother you too much if you need to do some spirited driving.

GhostTX

Can't fault you for getting a 'Vette.

THRUST_

can't go wrong with that

moc1976

Nice Vette, I wish I had your garage and the cars in it!

KansasCityTim

I love my stang, but I have to admit, I am really envious. Great car!

Vandil

Nice ride, my only gripe with vettes is 99% of them all look exactly alike = stock.

Flyinlow

I probably won't do any mods for a while (because I'm broke now) but plan a couple.

Here's the new stats for the Z06:
7.0 liter 427 cubic inch 505 hp small block V8, dry sump oil system, carbon fiber fenders and floor, huge cross drilled brakes, and lightweight aluminum frame. Performance numbers are 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds at 125 mph, 1.04 maximum lateral g's on the skidpad, and a 198 mph top speed

06GT

Awesome car! A Corvette will be my NEXT sports car purchase after the Mustang, for sure