2015 - 2023 MUSTANG Discuss everything 2015-2023 S550 Mustang

Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 2/2/16, 09:11 AM
  #1  
V6 Member
Thread Starter
 
scott6809's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 18, 2015
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 20 Posts
Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS

I live in MA and we haven't had any snow in my area and it's been in the 45-55 degrees. I decided to buy now since I could get it home without any sand/salt/snow on the road. I take delivery on it Friday and I think wife and son are more excited than I am... Anyway here is a photo from when I was at the dealer. I'll post some more once I get it home...
For those in the market for one, this is what I ended up paying MSRP $42,275 and I was able to get it for $38,200.

Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo444.jpg
Old 2/2/16, 11:16 AM
  #2  
Shelby GT500 Member
 
CiniZter's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 11, 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 2,769
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
congrats, awesome pony!!
Old 2/2/16, 11:23 AM
  #3  
FR500 Member
 
TripleBlack14's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 22, 2014
Location: Rockaway, NJ
Posts: 3,574
Received 118 Likes on 101 Posts
The S550 sure does look good in white. Nice job.
Old 2/2/16, 01:16 PM
  #4  
Legacy TMS Member
 
tom281's Avatar
 
Join Date: October 8, 2005
Location: Medina county, OH
Posts: 12,397
Received 28 Likes on 21 Posts
Congrats!
Old 2/2/16, 06:14 PM
  #5  
Roush Forum Stalker
 
Stage_3's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 9, 2013
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 11,113
Received 1,681 Likes on 1,200 Posts
Very nice Scott! Congrats.
Where in MA are you located?
Old 2/2/16, 08:21 PM
  #6  
Member
 
Crumpler's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 20, 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
best color for the CS!
Old 2/3/16, 03:57 AM
  #7  
V6 Member
Thread Starter
 
scott6809's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 18, 2015
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 20 Posts
Stage3 I live in Palmer.

I had to go sign some paperwork at dealer yesterday and took a few more photos
Attached Thumbnails Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo210.jpg   Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo558.jpg   Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo566.jpg   Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo481.jpg   Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo729.jpg  

Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo723.jpg  

Last edited by scott6809; 2/3/16 at 03:58 AM.
Old 2/7/16, 03:02 AM
  #8  
V6 Member
Thread Starter
 
scott6809's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 18, 2015
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 20 Posts
So I went to install some rubber spacers between license and rear bumper so it won't scratch paint. I removed the plate and found the dealer drilled our the wrong holes. I didn't notice it on delivery date because they moved the plate up to the correct ones, so the others were hidden. I specifically told them do not drill any holes and for the front I even ordered a show and go plate bracket. They actually double sided tape the front bracket on just so I could get the inspection sticker until the bracket comes in. I ended up agreeing to settle with them for A Ford Mustang Car cover multi layer just over $400 and 3 years of satellite radio. Still a little mad about it, but I felt that was the best option. They would have replaced bumper, but I was thinking they'll never get the fitment correct.
Attached Thumbnails Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo493.jpg  
Old 2/9/16, 08:01 AM
  #9  
Member
 
sirbOOm's Avatar
 
Join Date: February 9, 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nice ride! That Sync 3 though... why would anyone want a bright blue beacon in their car? Baffles me. Old UI was excellent, just needed to be sped up and debugged. Ohwell.

So does the CS come with the PP, too, or? Just wondering.

Considering getting a 2016 myself but moving soon so would be kind of stupid financially. Starting my research, which is why I'm here being annoying.

Oh, and regarding the license plate holes... first of all, what brain-dead lab rats do they have working at this dealership? I mean... wow. Luckily it's behind the plate. My Chevy dealer for my '14 Silverado shorted me 2Q of oil on one oil change, a Ford dealer "rebuilt" my old Fiesta's transmission so improperly Ford had to get me a whole new one, and my '14 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG was such a lemon it would stop producing power on the highway and all area MB dealerships basically told me to go fly a kite. Ended up getting a buy back on that POS. Point being, I'd rather have a few holes in my bumper drilled out by some lunatic numskull... haha.

Last edited by sirbOOm; 2/9/16 at 08:04 AM.
Old 2/9/16, 09:28 AM
  #10  
V6 Member
Thread Starter
 
scott6809's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 18, 2015
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 20 Posts
Mine did not come with the PP and based on what I saw from other dealers in my area I didn't see PP available in their inventory either.
Old 2/9/16, 11:21 AM
  #11  
Legacy TMS Member
 
laserred38's Avatar
 
Join Date: January 6, 2006
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 14,047
Received 166 Likes on 141 Posts
Originally Posted by scott6809
Mine did not come with the PP and based on what I saw from other dealers in my area I didn't see PP available in their inventory either.
The CS is not available with the PP, same as it's always been. It's always been more of a luxury appearance package.
Old 2/13/16, 02:59 PM
  #12  
Cobra Member
 
SD CALSPCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 14, 2007
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 1,131
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
I was just looking at your cars twin! Still thinking as I really like my EB. As for the holes, you can buy custom plugs which match the paint perfectly, from Bumperplugs.com.

http://www.bumperplugs.com

I have them in the front where the @#$%% drilled holes to attach the plate bracket.
Old 2/13/16, 03:24 PM
  #13  
Roush Forum Stalker
 
Stage_3's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 9, 2013
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 11,113
Received 1,681 Likes on 1,200 Posts
Nice car Scott.
I love the interiors on the S550 cars.
Old 2/13/16, 04:13 PM
  #14  
Team Mustang Source
 
tapd117's Avatar
 
Join Date: November 9, 2005
Location: Texarkana, AR
Posts: 394
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
This is a really nice Mustang, I know you are proud of it. I always liked the CS package.

gg
Old 2/14/16, 07:20 AM
  #15  
V6 Member
Thread Starter
 
scott6809's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 18, 2015
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 20 Posts
Thanks for the compliments.. I can't wait until summer so I can drive it, It's killing me just looking at sit in the garage. My show n go plate bracket came in the other day. Sucks needing 2 plates in Massachusetts.
Attached Thumbnails Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo408.jpg   Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS-photo871.jpg  
Old 2/14/16, 10:21 AM
  #16  
Roush Forum Stalker
 
Stage_3's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 9, 2013
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 11,113
Received 1,681 Likes on 1,200 Posts
Originally Posted by scott6809
Thanks for the compliments.. I can't wait until summer so I can drive it, It's killing me just looking at sit in the garage. My show n go plate bracket came in the other day. Sucks needing 2 plates in Massachusetts.
Yes, it does suck.
I have a Craig's Custom Bracket for my front. I only put it on when going for the yearly inspection. After that, it's gone till next year.
Old 2/14/16, 10:53 AM
  #17  
V6 Member
Thread Starter
 
scott6809's Avatar
 
Join Date: July 18, 2015
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 20 Posts
Originally Posted by Stage_3
Yes, it does suck.
I have a Craig's Custom Bracket for my front. I only put it on when going for the yearly inspection. After that, it's gone till next year.
Yeah I was thinking of not installing it and see how long I could go b4 cops say something. Just keep plate and bracket in trunk to show it just came in and I would be installing soon..
Old 2/14/16, 11:33 AM
  #18  
2013 RR Boss 302 #2342
 
Mustang Freak's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 6, 2012
Location: Lancaster, PA
Posts: 11,668
Likes: 0
Received 2,174 Likes on 1,621 Posts
Originally Posted by scott6809
Yeah I was thinking of not installing it and see how long I could go b4 cops say something. Just keep plate and bracket in trunk to show it just came in and I would be installing soon..
That's what I would do I hope my state never requires them!
Old 2/14/16, 01:09 PM
  #19  
Roush Forum Stalker
 
Stage_3's Avatar
 
Join Date: March 9, 2013
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 11,113
Received 1,681 Likes on 1,200 Posts
Originally Posted by scott6809
Yeah I was thinking of not installing it and see how long I could go b4 cops say something. Just keep plate and bracket in trunk to show it just came in and I would be installing soon..
HA HAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Old 2/17/16, 04:44 PM
  #20  
Mach 1 Member
 
Krohn's Avatar
 
Join Date: April 11, 2012
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 981
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by Stage_3
Yes, it does suck.
I have a Craig's Custom Bracket for my front. I only put it on when going for the yearly inspection. After that, it's gone till next year.
Originally Posted by scott6809
Yeah I was thinking of not installing it and see how long I could go b4 cops say something. Just keep plate and bracket in trunk to show it just came in and I would be installing soon..
This is basically what I do. With a Craig's bracket, I keep it with the plate on in the trunk and if I get pulled over can just say I forgot to put it on after the car show I went to "yesterday". And then grab it and put it on in front of the officer.

I actually used to have one like what you bought for my old Cobalt SS/SC. It was so low that it would occasionally scrape... after a few scrapes and weathering it stopped functioning correctly. I also had the remote controlled one too.


Quick Reply: Finally pull the trigger on a 16 GT CS



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:31 PM.