Ordered a Grabber Blue 2012 GT, Trading In My '11
5/23/11, 05:09 PM
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Ordered a Grabber Blue 2012 GT, Trading In My '11
I felt it was time to start a new thread on this now that I have a happy ending and don't need "advice" any more. 
Quick recap: So due to my deteriorating left leg, decided to investigate trading/selling my 2011 GT 'vert for a 2012 GT coupe. The availability of Sonic Blue was the catalyst, but ironically that's not the direction I ultimately chose.
It's a good thing I could not work out a deal for that "new" (June 2010 build date) 2011 Grabber Blue coupe on Saturday at that out-of-town dealer. It was a BEAUTIFUL car that convinced me I needed Grabber Blue instead of SB, but it turns out that with my $750 customer cash (ALWAYS request that brochure, people!), I am getting a better deal ordering a brand new 2012.
The bottom line is my car, plus about $3550. The out-the-door, with taxes/title/tags is a few cents over $4800!! Here is what I ordered:
- Grabber Blue GT Coupe w/6AT (medical issue forces the auto, no apologies needed)
- 401A interior:charcoal/GB stripe
- Comfort pkg
- Security pkg w/HIDs
The X-plan price was $34,887 (or so), $500 rebate + $750 customer cash applied. Ordered today, hopefully will have it in 6 to 8 weeks!!
PS - My '11 vert's 6MT clutch grenaded itself today, ironically, on the way home from having the dealer appraise its trade-in value!! My wife was driving (since I cannot), and it sounds like the clutch just wanted to burn up instead of engage. A friend is coming over to check it out with me 2nite, but I am not worried, and neither is the dealer. Ford can pay for that fix, and if they don't get it right, it won't be MY problem any more!! YAY!!!
:b anana::ban ana:
EDIT: Figured we need a photo. This is exactly my new car, except for the wheels (I love those 19's, but my plan is a future upgrade with SVT or RTR wheels).
Quick recap: So due to my deteriorating left leg, decided to investigate trading/selling my 2011 GT 'vert for a 2012 GT coupe. The availability of Sonic Blue was the catalyst, but ironically that's not the direction I ultimately chose.
It's a good thing I could not work out a deal for that "new" (June 2010 build date) 2011 Grabber Blue coupe on Saturday at that out-of-town dealer. It was a BEAUTIFUL car that convinced me I needed Grabber Blue instead of SB, but it turns out that with my $750 customer cash (ALWAYS request that brochure, people!), I am getting a better deal ordering a brand new 2012.
The bottom line is my car, plus about $3550. The out-the-door, with taxes/title/tags is a few cents over $4800!! Here is what I ordered:
- Grabber Blue GT Coupe w/6AT (medical issue forces the auto, no apologies needed)
- 401A interior:charcoal/GB stripe
- Comfort pkg
- Security pkg w/HIDs
The X-plan price was $34,887 (or so), $500 rebate + $750 customer cash applied. Ordered today, hopefully will have it in 6 to 8 weeks!!
PS - My '11 vert's 6MT clutch grenaded itself today, ironically, on the way home from having the dealer appraise its trade-in value!! My wife was driving (since I cannot), and it sounds like the clutch just wanted to burn up instead of engage. A friend is coming over to check it out with me 2nite, but I am not worried, and neither is the dealer. Ford can pay for that fix, and if they don't get it right, it won't be MY problem any more!! YAY!!!
:b anana::ban ana:EDIT: Figured we need a photo. This is exactly my new car, except for the wheels (I love those 19's, but my plan is a future upgrade with SVT or RTR wheels).
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True, true! And I am prepared for a little more speed since GB is the fastest color also! 
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5/23/11, 05:55 PM
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Congrats! I'm not a fan of GB but I am a fan of you being able to drive your car! 
When does your private cash expire? I got mine but it's going to be close to expiring if not expired when I get my car. I ordered a few and they all came with the same expiration date.
Needless to say I REALLY want to get this discount.
When does your private cash expire? I got mine but it's going to be close to expiring if not expired when I get my car. I ordered a few and they all came with the same expiration date.
Needless to say I REALLY want to get this discount.
Seriously, be prepared for many more stares, smiles and DAAAANG thats ugly than you could ever imagine.
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- Was clunking in every gear.
- Stopped for lunch, came out, put it in reverse, but "it didn't want to go anywhere"
- 1st & 2nd gear were like reverse (didn't want to go anywhere)
- Then in 3rd it finally seemed to go OK, and the burning smell stopped.
So it sounds to me like the clutch got stuck partially engaged and was slipping like a big dog. Will report later or tomorrow when I know more.
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Congrats! I'm not a fan of GB but I am a fan of you being able to drive your car!
When does your private cash expire? I got mine but it's going to be close to expiring if not expired when I get my car. I ordered a few and they all came with the same expiration date. Needless to say I REALLY want to get this discount.
When does your private cash expire? I got mine but it's going to be close to expiring if not expired when I get my car. I ordered a few and they all came with the same expiration date.
Needless to say I REALLY want to get this discount.
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You should ask them if they can work the Zaino supplies into your payment. LOL! I went for 80.00 just in sprays for this month hopefully it will get me to the winter, then the beast sleeps till spring.
Congrats I'm excited for you.
Throw an OTT black stripe on that bad boy........if your gonna be a bear be a grizzly bear!!
Congrats I'm excited for you.
Throw an OTT black stripe on that bad boy........if your gonna be a bear be a grizzly bear!!
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5/23/11, 06:32 PM
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Congrats!! That car sounds & will be awesome. I don't race or even drive fast my auto, that much. It's amazing when I do, though. You'll be a happy owner, I promise!
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I felt it was time to start a new thread on this now that I have a happy ending and don't need "advice" any more.
Quick recap: So due to my deteriorating left leg, decided to investigate trading/selling my 2011 GT 'vert for a 2012 GT coupe. The availability of Sonic Blue was the catalyst, but ironically that's not the direction I ultimately chose.
It's a good thing I could not work out a deal for that "new" (June 2010 build date) 2011 Grabber Blue coupe on Saturday at that out-of-town dealer. It was a BEAUTIFUL car that convinced me I needed Grabber Blue instead of SB, but it turns out that with my $750 customer cash (ALWAYS request that brochure, people!), I am getting a better deal ordering a brand new 2012.
The bottom line is my car, plus about $3550. The out-the-door, with taxes/title/tags is a few cents over $4800!! Here is what I ordered:
- Grabber Blue GT Coupe w/6AT (medical issue forces the auto, no apologies needed)
- 401A interior:charcoal/GB stripe
- Comfort pkg
- Security pkg w/HIDs
The X-plan price was $34,887 (or so), $500 rebate + $750 customer cash applied. Ordered today, hopefully will have it in 6 to 8 weeks!!
PS - My '11 vert's 6MT clutch grenaded itself today, ironically, on the way home from having the dealer appraise its trade-in value!! My wife was driving (since I cannot), and it sounds like the clutch just wanted to burn up instead of engage. A friend is coming over to check it out with me 2nite, but I am not worried, and neither is the dealer. Ford can pay for that fix, and if they don't get it right, it won't be MY problem any more!! YAY!!!
:b anana::ban ana:
EDIT: Figured we need a photo. This is exactly my new car, except for the wheels (I love those 19's, but my plan is a future upgrade with SVT or RTR wheels).
Quick recap: So due to my deteriorating left leg, decided to investigate trading/selling my 2011 GT 'vert for a 2012 GT coupe. The availability of Sonic Blue was the catalyst, but ironically that's not the direction I ultimately chose.
It's a good thing I could not work out a deal for that "new" (June 2010 build date) 2011 Grabber Blue coupe on Saturday at that out-of-town dealer. It was a BEAUTIFUL car that convinced me I needed Grabber Blue instead of SB, but it turns out that with my $750 customer cash (ALWAYS request that brochure, people!), I am getting a better deal ordering a brand new 2012.
The bottom line is my car, plus about $3550. The out-the-door, with taxes/title/tags is a few cents over $4800!! Here is what I ordered:
- Grabber Blue GT Coupe w/6AT (medical issue forces the auto, no apologies needed)
- 401A interior:charcoal/GB stripe
- Comfort pkg
- Security pkg w/HIDs
The X-plan price was $34,887 (or so), $500 rebate + $750 customer cash applied. Ordered today, hopefully will have it in 6 to 8 weeks!!
PS - My '11 vert's 6MT clutch grenaded itself today, ironically, on the way home from having the dealer appraise its trade-in value!! My wife was driving (since I cannot), and it sounds like the clutch just wanted to burn up instead of engage. A friend is coming over to check it out with me 2nite, but I am not worried, and neither is the dealer. Ford can pay for that fix, and if they don't get it right, it won't be MY problem any more!! YAY!!!
:b anana::ban ana:EDIT: Figured we need a photo. This is exactly my new car, except for the wheels (I love those 19's, but my plan is a future upgrade with SVT or RTR wheels).
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