New member, Almost new SG owner
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New member, Almost new SG owner
Hey!
Am picking up my '11 SG GT Premium on Thursday after a year of looking (the last three months seriously)... Been lurking on the forum, and you have unintentionally been very helpful in my "crash course" at Mustang U... (sorry
), so I figured I'd join and add whatever I can to the discussion...
Bounced around between Ingot Silver, Race Red, Candy Red and SG, looking for the right options, but every time I saw an SG, I knew that was the color... Reckon the Mustang gods decided I was worthy and dropped the SG in my lap.
This is my first Ford, which is a MAJOR adjustment... Was a diehard Chevy man in HS and college (2 x 56s, 1 x 57, 2 x Camaros), had three Hondas and an Acura since 1979, but absolutely fell in love with the new Mustang's lines the first time I saw it.
I was able to resist the pre -'11s because of the old engine and a FIVE SPEED manual (In a 21st century pony car? WTF?!?!), but when the 2011 came out with the 5.0L Coyote engine and a 6 MT, I was a goner...
I'm kinda like a kid at Christmas waiting for Thursday... keeping busy by making lists of the final details, what additions I want to make to the car and reading Mustang forums.
Thanks for all your (unintentional) help so far. I hope I can contribute to the high quality of this forum as I learn about my first Ford....
Cheers!
Jim
Am picking up my '11 SG GT Premium on Thursday after a year of looking (the last three months seriously)... Been lurking on the forum, and you have unintentionally been very helpful in my "crash course" at Mustang U... (sorry
), so I figured I'd join and add whatever I can to the discussion...Bounced around between Ingot Silver, Race Red, Candy Red and SG, looking for the right options, but every time I saw an SG, I knew that was the color... Reckon the Mustang gods decided I was worthy and dropped the SG in my lap.
This is my first Ford, which is a MAJOR adjustment... Was a diehard Chevy man in HS and college (2 x 56s, 1 x 57, 2 x Camaros), had three Hondas and an Acura since 1979, but absolutely fell in love with the new Mustang's lines the first time I saw it.
I was able to resist the pre -'11s because of the old engine and a FIVE SPEED manual (In a 21st century pony car? WTF?!?!), but when the 2011 came out with the 5.0L Coyote engine and a 6 MT, I was a goner...
I'm kinda like a kid at Christmas waiting for Thursday... keeping busy by making lists of the final details, what additions I want to make to the car and reading Mustang forums.
Thanks for all your (unintentional) help so far. I hope I can contribute to the high quality of this forum as I learn about my first Ford....
Cheers!
Jim
Last edited by jimmbbo; Apr 16, 2011 at 09:03 PM.
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Welcome to the club! The biggest d**** mistake I made was finding this site, with the info out here, I have been burning thru so much cash on my ride. Congrats on your new ride and keep us posted as you go thru your own journey thru your savings acct.
Hey!
Am picking up my '11 SG GT Premium on Thursday after a year of looking (the last three months seriously)... Been lurking on the forum, and you have unintentionally been very helpful in my "crash course" at Mustang U... (sorry), so I figured I'd join and add whatever I can to the discussion...
Bounced around between Ingot Silver, Race Red, Candy Red and SG, looking for the right options, but every time I saw an SG, I knew that was the color... Reckon the Mustang gods decided I was worthy and dropped the SG in my lap.
This is my first Ford, which is a MAJOR adjustment... Was a diehard Chevy man in HS and college (2 x 56s, 1 x 57, 2 x Camaros), had three Hondas and an Acura since 1979, but absolutely fell in love with the new Mustang's lines the first time I saw it.
I was able to resist because of the old engine and a FIVE SPEED manual (In a 21st century pony car? WTF?!?!), but when the 2011 came out with the 5.0L Coyote engine and a 6 MT, I was a goner...
I'm kinda like a kid at Christmas waiting for Thursday... keeping busy by making lists of the final details, what additions I want to make to the car and reading Mustang forums.
Thanks for all your (unintentional) help so far. I hope I can contribute to the high quality of this forum as I learn about my first Ford....
Cheers!
Jim
Am picking up my '11 SG GT Premium on Thursday after a year of looking (the last three months seriously)... Been lurking on the forum, and you have unintentionally been very helpful in my "crash course" at Mustang U... (sorry
), so I figured I'd join and add whatever I can to the discussion...Bounced around between Ingot Silver, Race Red, Candy Red and SG, looking for the right options, but every time I saw an SG, I knew that was the color... Reckon the Mustang gods decided I was worthy and dropped the SG in my lap.
This is my first Ford, which is a MAJOR adjustment... Was a diehard Chevy man in HS and college (2 x 56s, 1 x 57, 2 x Camaros), had three Hondas and an Acura since 1979, but absolutely fell in love with the new Mustang's lines the first time I saw it.
I was able to resist because of the old engine and a FIVE SPEED manual (In a 21st century pony car? WTF?!?!), but when the 2011 came out with the 5.0L Coyote engine and a 6 MT, I was a goner...
I'm kinda like a kid at Christmas waiting for Thursday... keeping busy by making lists of the final details, what additions I want to make to the car and reading Mustang forums.
Thanks for all your (unintentional) help so far. I hope I can contribute to the high quality of this forum as I learn about my first Ford....
Cheers!
Jim
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Hey!
Am picking up my '11 SG GT Premium on Thursday after a year of looking (the last three months seriously)... Been lurking on the forum, and you have unintentionally been very helpful in my "crash course" at Mustang U... (sorry), so I figured I'd join and add whatever I can to the discussion...
Bounced around between Ingot Silver, Race Red, Candy Red and SG, looking for the right options, but every time I saw an SG, I knew that was the color... Reckon the Mustang gods decided I was worthy and dropped the SG in my lap.
This is my first Ford, which is a MAJOR adjustment... Was a diehard Chevy man in HS and college (2 x 56s, 1 x 57, 2 x Camaros), had three Hondas and an Acura since 1979, but absolutely fell in love with the new Mustang's lines the first time I saw it.
I was able to resist the pre -'11s because of the old engine and a FIVE SPEED manual (In a 21st century pony car? WTF?!?!), but when the 2011 came out with the 5.0L Coyote engine and a 6 MT, I was a goner...
I'm kinda like a kid at Christmas waiting for Thursday... keeping busy by making lists of the final details, what additions I want to make to the car and reading Mustang forums.
Thanks for all your (unintentional) help so far. I hope I can contribute to the high quality of this forum as I learn about my first Ford....
Cheers!
Jim
Am picking up my '11 SG GT Premium on Thursday after a year of looking (the last three months seriously)... Been lurking on the forum, and you have unintentionally been very helpful in my "crash course" at Mustang U... (sorry
), so I figured I'd join and add whatever I can to the discussion...Bounced around between Ingot Silver, Race Red, Candy Red and SG, looking for the right options, but every time I saw an SG, I knew that was the color... Reckon the Mustang gods decided I was worthy and dropped the SG in my lap.
This is my first Ford, which is a MAJOR adjustment... Was a diehard Chevy man in HS and college (2 x 56s, 1 x 57, 2 x Camaros), had three Hondas and an Acura since 1979, but absolutely fell in love with the new Mustang's lines the first time I saw it.
I was able to resist the pre -'11s because of the old engine and a FIVE SPEED manual (In a 21st century pony car? WTF?!?!), but when the 2011 came out with the 5.0L Coyote engine and a 6 MT, I was a goner...
I'm kinda like a kid at Christmas waiting for Thursday... keeping busy by making lists of the final details, what additions I want to make to the car and reading Mustang forums.
Thanks for all your (unintentional) help so far. I hope I can contribute to the high quality of this forum as I learn about my first Ford....
Cheers!
Jim
Welcome!
But, I'd say there are more than a few people who wish they had that old 20th century 5 speed right now.
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...oh wait, I mean: Welcome Convert!
I just picked up my 5.0 on Friday and even with the slush-box the Coyote wants to break loose!
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Pics, at last
The day after I picked up the car, I started a road trip from Vegas to San Jose and back for Easter.
WHAT A RIDE!! The best way to get to know a new car - put 1500 miles on in over a weekend...
WHAT A RIDE!! The best way to get to know a new car - put 1500 miles on in over a weekend...
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Your car looks stunning in those photos. I cannot understand why Ford dropped this color. I don't understand the point of Lava Red either. I wish they would refresh the Mustang color palette - one area where the competition has us beaten IMO.
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