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Sold the '11....bought an '08

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Old 11/24/13 | 03:29 PM
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Sold the '11....bought an '08

Yep, we did.... Sold the GT/CS manual and bought an 08 GT Vert auto premium.
Bad knees, the desire for another vert, and because we can... Don't miss the power on the street and we do not track anything anymore so the drop to the 4.6 is no big deal....just having a V8....plus we are tired of paying the outrageous new car prices....

It has been a garage queen never seeing rain. Upgraded wheels and tires, remote start, active security, boot, ambient lighting, IUP....just one sweet vert. No plans for mods now, just a couple of minor things like hood struts and different mirrors.





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Old 11/24/13 | 04:06 PM
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I like what you have there. Happy days ahead.
Old 11/24/13 | 04:14 PM
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Congrats Pete. Lookin gooooooddddd!
Old 11/25/13 | 12:12 AM
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Congrats! Looks like you're in for some great cruising. Enjoy...
Old 11/25/13 | 07:17 AM
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very nice congrats
Old 11/25/13 | 10:08 AM
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Sorry about the knee. I totally understand, having had a left knee injury back in the early 90's that lasted for months. No way I could shift.
You certainly replaced your old Mustang with another sweet Mustang. Nothing wrong with that. Enjoy!!
Old 11/25/13 | 10:14 AM
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That vert is classy looking!
Old 11/25/13 | 10:20 AM
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Looks really nice. Those chrome wheels really set off the silver color.
Old 11/25/13 | 11:22 AM
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very nice congrats!
Old 11/25/13 | 12:23 PM
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congrats!!!
Old 11/25/13 | 12:35 PM
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Sharp! Super clean, congrats.
Old 11/25/13 | 01:40 PM
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Congrats. I would rather have a knee replacement then go back to an auto. My 02 GT is one and my wife loves it.
Old 11/25/13 | 02:39 PM
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I'm sure it had to feel disappointing when you had to sell your 11 GT but I can definitely understand why especially with having a bad knee and most of all due to much higher payments as well..

Anyhow I really like your 08 vert and hope you have many great years of enjoyment with it.. Congrats
Old 11/25/13 | 07:01 PM
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I sometimes miss my vert. Very nice pic you have though.
Old 12/1/13 | 06:43 PM
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Nothing wring with going back to the older style.

When I bought my '12 5.0, I decided to keep my '05 convertible, because I knew I would regret selling it - plus its was paid for. The '05 is my garage queen and the '12 is the daily (and winter) driver.

Happy cruising!
Old 12/1/13 | 07:24 PM
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wow ,,super clean car ,,very nice , summer time fun car
Old 12/1/13 | 08:58 PM
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Very nice ! love vapor !
Old 12/1/13 | 10:47 PM
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Thanks for the comments. One nice thing...the '11 was paid for and so is the '08, just did not want to go into new car payment and initial $$$ losses when taking it off the lot.

The '08 still has a new car smell too....I am just amazed every time we take it out. The Agent47 mirrors should be here soon....had them on our '07 GT vert and the wife insisted I get them soon...

Those wheels really do set it off. This is about the 6th car we have had that is some grey/silver and we really like the Vapor.

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Old 12/1/13 | 10:56 PM
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This is our current "pair" until we decide on what will replace the '02...looking at a couple of '06 verts.
Old 12/1/13 | 11:13 PM
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Why get rid of '02?

I also really like how those rims set of the vapour. I have those rims on my '05 as well. Really make a big difference.



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