Comox

I have noticed that almost all -- it could be virtually, all as I don't remember any others -- of the Mustang GT/California Special buyers have purchased their car with all options included. I can't help wondering if that is the normal way to buy a vehicle in today's world or does it say something about the type of person who would buy the Mustang GT/CS. It also seems most of us are good weather drivers when it comes to that particular car. What do you think, is this group average or very particular?

Dougxox

I got mine as a daily driver, but I live 3 miles from work. But agree, I got mine with every bell and whistle I could get plus a few extras (opted out on the Shaker 1000, and Sirius radio). I also adding more parts as I go .
I would like to think we are above average.

Jonate

I would say we are special people who love Mustangs.

fxdwg2002

Mine's almost a daily driver. I bought it fully loaded minus the sirius radio. I just like the styling a little better than a regular GT. I don't think i'm part of a special group or nothing, I just like the car, I've wanted one since the 05 came out.

GottaHaveIt

I cannot comment yet as I'm still waiting !

CaliforniaCSblack

I view the CS as the luxury option of mustang. I probably would not have bought a stock GT premium. The CS to me says sexy with a little bit of red wine, rather then raucus like some other 'Stangs. You're still paying a very reasonable price for a potential collectors edition even when loaded. I got a 500 below invoice deal on top of that. Plus, have you seen a mustang when Not loaded.....just go to www.edmunds.com and watch their base mustang gt road test. It looks like an iron maiden and axe come standard inside. Just my personal preference and opinion of course.

semperfi65

For me, it was more about the styling cues and a different interior. I love the front and rear fascias. The car is definitely staying away from foul weather. I love this car, but if a Shelby GT vert would ever be announced...?

FRITZ

I think the main reason i got mine was the two tone seats, the only options i got was, the S1000 and 355 rear end.

tuco

Of course, we are special....

Seriously, I was waiting for a GT Vert but when I saw the GT/CS Vert in real life, I knew THAT was the car I wanted and I forgot about the regular GT. It's just that much more special, and will be that way into the future IMO. Only a Shelby GT could interest me at this point, although we are not sure they are coming to Canada at all.

HOTLAP

Based on the responses so far, we appear to be a diverse group with one thing in common - our "addiction" to the Mustang. I've been a Mustang fan for many years and since Ford had not released many special editions, over the years (until recently - keep 'em coming Ford) when I 1st saw the GT/CS I had to have it.....my plan is to keep this one until the 2010's arrive and then see what the SE's are looking like at that point. While I have always purchased fully loaded Mustangs, this is my first Mustang that I have ordered and "personalized" exactly to my liking!

blkstang06

Don't get me wrong I love the CS appearance package but it is just that! and sold and listed as a appearance option! no different than interior up grade ... no special serialization!!!

CaliforniaCSblack

I think the plus to non-serialization is the ability for people to add other things to their CS if they so chose. I view it as those who don't add much to their car want to keep the simple and classic CS look. However, if some uber enthusiasts want to alter their cars they can and with relative ease. The one plus about a mass produced vehicle like the mustang is much lower pricing on after-market items and great price competition, esp compared to other cars costs. My second choice was a mazda RX8 and their limited slip costs 422 bucks through mazda. Ford's is 100....so I think sometimes its nice not to be restricted to damaging some type of "serialization" Just an opinion of course.

blkstang06

I absolutely agree with your statement...I was just responding to the fact that many CS owners refer to there GTCS as a Special Edition!! which it is not! its a GT with a appearance option which is quite a difference from a SE.....

Comox

I disagree with your statement. What makes one car different from another but the changes. The more changes the more different the car. The fact that it took only a few packages, (which are changes) to make the California Special does not diminish the fact that it is a different model of Mustang. Further it is a Limited Edition according to Ford Motor company and they say it is so because there will be a limited number of this car built, not the Mustang GT, only the GT/CS.

blkstang06

I believe what Ford said was they predicted production around 7000 to 8000 thousand units ! you can bet they will build as many Cs's as they can sell! also note read your window sticker were does it say Special Edition it doesn't it lists California Special as a appearance package!! also in the 2007 Mustang Accessories catalog page 6 no: 7 California Special body kits, basepart no. 424a62 side scoops..basepart no.20049 front fascia kit basepart no.20049 rear fascia kit appearance add on's..also note even Cobra GT500 is still a GT only with 500hp and a 6 speed transmission but is listed as a limited edition production vehicle.. like I said the CSGT is a great appearance package!!

CaliforniaCSblack

If anyone in the country can order one, you can bet it will be above 8k sold.

blkstang06

Yes and there have been ! the 8000 figure was a prediction! before they started 2007 production run !Ford has admitted they had no idea CS would sell <TABLE cellSpacing=0 width=672 bgColor=#000080 border=0 cellspadding="0"><TBODY><TR><TD><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="98%" bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=right width="62%" colSpan=3 height=19>VIN 1ZVHT85H675 224326</TD><TD width="1%"></TD></TR><TR><TD width="1%" rowSpan=4></TD><TD vAlign=top width="17%" rowSpan=4>MUSTANG</TD><TD width="2%" rowSpan=4></TD><TD vAlign=top width="46%" colSpan=2 rowSpan=4>2007 GT CONV PREMIUM
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17
HIGHWAY MPG
23

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2007 MUSTANG GT, 4.6 LITER ENGINE, 3 VALVE FUEL INJECTION, CATALYST, 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition. Results reported to EPA indicate that the majority of vehicles with these estimates will achieve between 14 and 20 mpg in the city and between 19 and 27 mpg on the highway.
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</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>the way it has!!... this one is selling for 32.000! 5.000 under sticker price if the demand was so high for the CS you would see the dealers bumping the price! not lowering it! 5.000 under sticker!!! by the way where do you see Special Edition on this sticker!!!

neil07gt

FWIW and AFAIK, There is no special code in the VIN to distinguish a GT/CS from a GT. However there is a code in the VIN to distinguish a GT500. I believe the original GT/CS ('68), had an R in the VIN which distinguished it to be a special model.

GT500's have T88 in position 5,6,7 of the VIN
GT coupes have T82
GT verts have T85
Mustang V6 coupes have T80
Mustang V6 verts have T84

blkstang06

Thank's Neil, thats what I have been trying to explain to the CS faithful

GottaHaveIt

I do like the fact that the 2007 GT/CS Vert I ordered from Ford has been Ford Sanctioned & Approved on the most part all done at the factory level and not done by myself by buying the parts and sticking inplace by myself, It will be original at its level a Ford that if built like my 2005 GT will run 99.9 % flawless , for that I'm proud to own a Ford Mustang , sure there are lots of querks that make ones car and all but when it does get here Thank-You for for the extra's (Peter) I will get that call and tell them no thats ok it's supposed to be there.LMAO