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Old 8/19/07, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Benzito
I'm curious about the dealers who hold out for big $$$ for an ADM - how many future customers do you think they earn versus the guy like Morris who sells for a reasonable price and ultimately in bigger numbers?
Many local dealers lost my business over the GT500 ordeal. The one that I bought it from has earned my business and referrals for a very long time.
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Update: It's built and waiting to be shipped to SAI.
Receipt Date: 6/26/2007
Serialize Date: 7/16/2007
Segment Date: 7/16/2007
Sequence Date: 7/19/2007
Blend Date: 8/6/2007
Produced Date: 8/15/2007
Gate Release Date: 8/20/2007
Old 8/22/07, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Benzito
I'm curious about the dealers who hold out for big $$$ for an ADM - how many future customers do you think they earn versus the guy like Morris who sells for a reasonable price and ultimately in bigger numbers?
Mike, its larger than you would thnk. Just the bad word of mouth of the customer who wasn't able to get the car he wanted is huge. Thats why I can sell GT Mustangs at X-Plan, no questions asked on this site. As long as I have a PIN number from a customer, you get the plan. Plus my boss even lets me sell Ford Extended Service Plans on here at discount. I just really enjoy helping out fellow enthusiasts on here. Even if I can't actually sell someone a car, if I can help them save some money or answer a question for them, I feel good that I'm helping others (just ask AFBLUE). Plus I'm allowed to go on here during work hours.
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Originally Posted by AFBLUE
Update: It's built and waiting to be shipped to SAI.
Receipt Date: 6/26/2007
Serialize Date: 7/16/2007
Segment Date: 7/16/2007
Sequence Date: 7/19/2007
Blend Date: 8/6/2007
Produced Date: 8/15/2007
Gate Release Date: 8/20/2007
Congrats. Look at it this way. Now it goes in for its first round of mods.
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She's on her way to SAI! Just checked the Shelby checker site http://vin.shelbyautos.com/

VIN: 1ZVHT82H285114072
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Mustang Coupe 5speed
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Status: Enroute to Shelby Automobiles
EDIT: Car didn't ship until 28 Sep. So premature use of the in this post.
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That's great news Mark, it's getting closer to being in your driveway.
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Love the new avatar chuck
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Thanks Mark, can't wait to see your avatar change too.
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Guess what? Wife told me that I got a call from the dealership and my car is in!

Only problem is that it's the original 08 Silver Mustang GT that I ordered back in April; the one that started this thread

I'm tempted to take it and cancel my 08 SGT order . Bird in the hand...
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Don't even think that!!!!

You'll jinx that process.

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Originally Posted by AFBLUE
Guess what? Wife told me that I got a call from the dealership and my car is in!

Only problem is that it's the original 08 Silver Mustang GT that I ordered back in April; the one that started this thread

I'm tempted to take it and cancel my 08 SGT order . Bird in the hand...
NOOOooooooooo............... you've waited this long just hold out a little longer.
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MARK!! You WILL NOT do that! Although it's a stunning color, there is already 1 Bad **** Silver Stang in Va Bch, Your Shelby GT will be an AWESOME addition to the local Stang scene!!!
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DONT!!! You will regret it. Not too much longer!!!
Old 9/26/07, 01:32 PM
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You guys are killing me! Fear not. Actually, before I posted the above, I had already called my salesman (on the 08 Silver GT), to confirm that this car had actually come in. I thought they had cancelled it, but I guess it was too late. He said it's sitting right outside.

He asked if I had gotten the 08 Shelby GT, and I said it was on order. He asked how much I was paying and I happily informed him that it was several thousand dollars less than his dealership was willing to sale me a SGT (no fault of his). So I let him know that I was not interested in the Silver 08 GT (would like to see it though if it's still around when I get back in town).

As told you all before in this thread, the manager (his boss) told me "if you think you can get a better deal then go do it" So I did

Waiting is the hardest part. But I'm closer now than I've ever been. Maybe a month or 2 to go.
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Hang in there Mark. It won't be too much longer. Hey, when you get the car, you gotta schedule some time off next June for the All-Ford Nationals in Carlisle PA. Its WORTH a drive north for buddy. You would have a blast!!! A great way to show off the Shelby!!!
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Originally Posted by 05fordgt
Hang in there Mark. It won't be too much longer. Hey, when you get the car, you gotta schedule some time off next June for the All-Ford Nationals in Carlisle PA. Its WORTH a drive north for buddy. You would have a blast!!! A great way to show off the Shelby!!!

That...and drive it by the dealership that told you to find a better deal. When people come up and ask you about it you can tell them you bought it somewhere else...that is what the manager told you.

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You won't regret your choice. The blue and silver color combo is awesome. Pictures don't do it justice as it looks much better in person.
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A partially completed SGT (from Adam on shelbyautos.com forum)
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They all look like mine for some reason? LOL
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After enduring 38 days of waiting for it to ship to SAI, I've just been informed that my car left the railyard this morning on its way to Las Vegas.

Gonna skip the woohoo smilie as I've overused it in this thread. Should be at SAI around 8 Oct.

My dealer, Michael Morris is going to be out there on 15 Oct, so maybe he can get a picture of my car.


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