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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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I love the car, it's actually better than I had expected. Especially if the price comes in under $40K.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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I love it one problem is they went a little to over board with the Shelby Letters in the back
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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"ABOUT perfect" Pretty much there, just lacking a touch here or there, as in something more distinguishing in the rear section of the car. Why not an integrated ducktail? They did extensive work on the front end, couldn't they make a new trunk lid with an integrated lip, instead of this bolt on? Other than that, i love it. Can't wait to hear specifics about power and price. More importantly, i can't wait till this car starts facing off with vettes and vipers in the magazines, those should provide fun reading.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Originally posted by mustang_sallad@March 23, 2005, 5:43 PM
... Can't wait to hear specifics about power and price. More importantly, i can't wait till this car starts facing off with vettes and vipers in the magazines, those should provide fun reading.
I'll second that!
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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It's ABOUT perfect... but I'd like to have seen an integrated ducktail and the concept tail lights and side mirrors. Then it would have been perfect
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Originally posted by 1970Bird+March 23, 2005, 7:45 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1970Bird @ March 23, 2005, 7:45 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-mustang_sallad@March 23, 2005, 5:43 PM
... Can't wait to hear specifics about power and price. More importantly, i can't wait till this car starts facing off with vettes and vipers in the magazines, those should provide fun reading.
I'll second that!
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I may end up spending $50 in magazines before it's all over...
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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it needs the elongated taillights of the '05 concept
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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I'd buy it today if it were available.....
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by rarecat@March 23, 2005, 6:11 PM
I'd buy it today if it were available.....
So would I
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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Wish it had the GTR/concept tail lights. I probably would prefer a few, very minor alterations, but it is really, really close to perfect. The more I see it, the more I start to like it.

I hope the 5.4 S/C won't be too heavy though. Price and test drive will still be my determining factors.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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I love it. I would agree that an integrated ducktail would be a bit better. My guess is that the little things like that come back to us as a reduced cost. Either way, I am happy because it is a quality car.

I'm not a big fan of the elongated concept lights, but I really like Vyto's version of the lights. This Shelby actually makes the current lights look much better though than they do on the V6 and GT.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Originally posted by rarecat@March 23, 2005, 6:11 PM
I'd buy it today if it were available.....
:worship: When can we order?? :worship:
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by rarecat@March 23, 2005, 7:11 PM
I'd buy it today if it were available.....
I called yesterday and put my name on the list. I think the car is perfect. I would like to see painted mirrors and slightly wider rear tires. I can't expect every detail to be the way I like it. I'll write the check as soon as I can.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Almost perfect, but an integrated ducktail and side rear brake scoops like the 2005 concept would have made it perfect for me.

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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Originally posted by Wolf@March 23, 2005, 9:55 PM
Almost perfect, but an integrated ducktail and side rear brake scoops like the 2005 concept would have made it perfect for me.


ditto the scoops...add SMG transmission or Adrenalin SVT 6spd A/T.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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I do like the scoops on the concept. Similar scoops would make a nice option. I thought I wanted window scoops until I saw some of the SEMA cars--nobody has nailed a set that I like very much, except on the concept.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Originally posted by oldskl427@March 23, 2005, 5:49 PM
It's ABOUT perfect... but I'd like to have seen an integrated ducktail and the concept tail lights and side mirrors. Then it would have been perfect
You and me both.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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I would love to get the scoops plus gotta change up those taillights just a bit but other than that it`s friggan awesome...planning my budget now
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