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Old 7/17/13, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Flatlander Tom
I was tore up deciding on which color of red, so i let the family vote and decide knowing i would be ok with either so ruby it is, my salesman swayed me into the ruby color as well by pointing out that it will be the only year model to get this color and may add to value later on. After seeing some of the photos of how the ruby color changes and comes alive in the light, i have no regrets that its for me. They also talked me into the white stripe, but i was leaning towards no stripe to be less flashy and figured if i dont want it i can take it off. This is a big step for the 52 year old guy that never had a fast or nice car growing up and has been driving a chevy pickup and a corrolla for a longtime. Im getting close to retirement and buying my retirement ift early!!
I think it's a great color choice and combo! Don't worry about the stripes being flashy, this is a special car, live it up a little! I'm sure you'll be getting nothing but compliments.
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Congratz!!!
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Good to hear you have a build date. I ordered my GT500 on the same day you did. Most likely , we will get our GT500 Mustangs in early September. Good to hear Ford is going to produce the GT500 until the end of this year. With the last scheduled 2014 GT500 to built in 2013 going for $ 500000 , I suspect some know we will not see the GT500 offered again in the near future. Those of us who have placed our orders for the 2014 are indeed very fortunate.
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My delivery is set for sept 16. I have a vin. Put insurance on it yesterday!
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You insured a car that hasn't been built and/or delivered yet???
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You insured a car that hasn't been built and/or delivered yet???
Yeah save the money! (you will need it for the gas tank cuz this car is freaking AWESOME!!) Wait until your on the lot, taking it home! Let Ford insure it until then!
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I know, I know, I shouldn't be asking this but what's your average mpg like - close enough to factory figures?
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I know, I know, I shouldn't be asking this but what's your average mpg like - close enough to factory figures?
I am getting 18-19 mpg which is not that bad for a 5.8! That includes both good and bad driving habits!

"EPA fuel economy estimates are 15 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 18 combined." http://www.edmunds.com/ford/shelby-gt500/2014/

So yeah, I am getting at or above MPG.
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Originally Posted by Shelby Mama

I am getting 18-19 mpg which is not that bad for a 5.8! That includes both good and bad driving habits!

"EPA fuel economy estimates are 15 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 18 combined." http://www.edmunds.com/ford/shelby-gt500/2014/

So yeah, I am getting at or above MPG.
I'm getting 13 lol

But I can do 90mph on the interstate and get 18 which is pretty nice.
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
I'm getting 13 lol

But I can do 90mph on the interstate and get 18 which is pretty nice.
lol nice!

I can't even go through any of the gears when accelerating and I'm speeding....terribly...

I took one of my friends for a ride the other day and she is like "Gina, you are going to get a speeding ticket!" lol

"Sorry Mr. Officer.....but, it idles at 100......

Wish we had some autobahns in the states!
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Originally Posted by Shelby Mama

lol nice!

I can't even go through any of the gears when accelerating and I'm speeding....terribly...

I took one of my friends for a ride the other day and she is like "Gina, you are going to get a speeding ticket!" lol

"Sorry Mr. Officer.....but, it idles at 100......

Wish we had some autobahns in the states!
The car feels absolutely perfect at 100 doesn't it

It's amazing. It's like it's built to go 100 all the time
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My blend date is 8/21!! I'm going to go crazy waiting for it to arrive....the more time I have to wait the bigger the mod list gets!
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Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
The car feels absolutely perfect at 100 doesn't it

It's amazing. It's like it's built to go 100 all the time
Agree!!

And when your not doing 100.....the speed limit feels like your crawling!

I also purposely down shift just to here that 5.8 rumble! (all the time) It's simply beautiful!

I love this car!

I also try to have every excuse to drive it too! lol I'm guessing I'm not the only one who does that!
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Originally Posted by Deuce
I know, I know, I shouldn't be asking this but what's your average mpg like - close enough to factory figures?
14.26 MPG average over 1600 miles, mostly around town stop and go driving.
Best 15.55 MPG
Worst 12.30 MPG
11 fill-ups.
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My wait is over. My 2014 GT500 arrived at the dealer Friday night. I will pick up the GT500 tomorrow ! Wahooooo Hopefully, Osso12 will not see this post until September. Don't want him to get impatient now.
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What was your blend date? How long did it take after that for shipping? My car's blend date is tomorrow!!!
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Originally Posted by osso12
My delivery is set for sept 16. I have a vin. Put insurance on it yesterday!
Congrats, knowing the date is just gonna make it harder LOL!

Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
The car feels absolutely perfect at 100 doesn't it

It's amazing. It's like it's built to go 100 all the time
I agree, under 80 in 6th and it feels like it's dying; even with 3.73s.
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Originally Posted by MurrayMartini
What was your blend date? How long did it take after that for shipping? My car's blend date is tomorrow!!!
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My blend date was 8/13, & the car was at shipping as of 8/19.
My ETA is 8/28 to 9/3. ( N.J. )


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