Ah, I was a purist...once. Then I realized that they are all just cars and if messing with it a bit makes you happy go with it. There are cars I would prefer to see avoid this kind of treatment, like genny Shelby Cobra roadsters and Ferrari Daytona's...you get the idea. But the Bullitt and the GT500 are going to be manufactured in fairly significant numbers and I wouldn't be overly-protective of either.

Frankly, if it wasn't for the expected interior goodies and the advantage of starting with a DHG car (since that is my preferred color) I would most likely simply start with a standard fare Mustang GT. And if the premium for getting the Bullitt package is too much, I still might. But I don't expect the Bullitt to be too outlandishly priced....and I do like DHG.

 

I can't see ADMs being too outlandish on the Bullitt, frankly. It offers neither the name cachet of the Shelby, nor the performance.

The Bullitt's only advantage (aside from whatever upgrades and cosmetic bits it gets) is that it will be made in far less quantities than the GT500. So you won't see them on every corner.

That exclusivity, in itself, is kind of nice and will make the car a bit of a head turner in its own right.

 

I agree regarding ADM's, although I think demand for this will be beyond what we have seen thus far with similar packages like the GT/CS. I also agree regarding exclusivity.

 

No doubt but consider the following. The presence of the Shelby GT, rebates on the GTs, the propect of a more powerful '09 Boss, and a probable Shelby GT350 will discourage a few thus paving the way for everyone who wants a Bullitt to be able to get one.

 

I can definately see that. Hopefully such a wide variety of SE's will keep ADM's down and availability up across the board.

 

Absolutely agree on that score. However, I also think the Bullitt will be infinitely more popular than the CT/CS, and will offer a realistic in-house performance alternative to the Shelby GT, without the need for lubricant.

 

Not for those whose color taste is other than green or prefer a two tone interior and a barely functional wing.

The market will be mainly for the Bullitt fans who will be content with the minor performance upgrades. Now, had Ford followed my expert advice of a 5.4 with a 6-speed and a rock my world suspension and brakes, it would be hard to get one.

It's good Ford ignores me... constantly!

 

I was once a purist. And I still think that there are cars that shouldn't be altered from stock. But I've mellowed out in recent years and now believe that a car should be driven and should be a source of fun. With that in mind, I'll probably do some minor mods to my Bullitt. Stuff like wheels and tires, suspension upgrades, computer tune, etc. Nothing that can't be easily undone. No body mods, though.