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12-20-07, 09:16 PM
|  | Member | | Join Date: October 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA
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| | | My Mustang has finally arrived!
After 9 weeks and 5 days... my '08 Mustang has finally arrived at the dealership.
The car was 10 days late from the original delivery date (Dec. 10).
I plan on picking the car up tomorrow, taking it to get new wheels and tires... and then over to get a spoiler and racing stripes installed.
Pictures of the BEFORE and AFTER to follow... |
12-21-07, 06:39 PM
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Bout F-ing time!
You've been such a grouch this whole time!
Congratulations!
What kind is it, options, etc? |
12-21-07, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GusinCA  Bout F-ing time!
You've been such a grouch this whole time!
Congratulations!
What kind is it, options, etc? | I have been a grinch... my apologies.
I picked up the car today and I love it.
2008 Mustang V6
Alloy clearcoat
16" steel wheels (base)
spoiler delete
lower tape stripe delete
Charcoal interior
Verona grain leather trim
Heated seats
5 speed manual
Interior upgrade pkg (w/ charcoal dash appliqué)
UPGRADES SO FAR:
17" Torq-Thrust wheels (black center/chrome rim)
Shelby-style rear spoiler
Stripes currently being installed
I had the wheels/tires installed right after I picked it up and it will spend the night in the shop getting the spoiler and stripes applied.
I will post pics soon. I'm at work so I don't have my camera.
Lovin the car so far! |
12-21-07, 08:14 PM
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Oh, PS...
Forgot to mention the Mobile Ease hands-free system.
Funny... my salesman told me it's the first time he's ever delivered a car with this option. |
12-21-07, 08:22 PM
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Glad to see ya got it w/out the spoiler and tape 
Is Alloy like mineral gray? |
12-21-07, 10:45 PM
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Very nice!
I look forward to pics!
The hands free was on every 08 on the lot here in OC. |
12-21-07, 11:40 PM
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OK here are two pics I took...
The first completely stock. The second, with my Torq Thrust 17" wheels.  
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12-22-07, 07:21 AM
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Those black bullits look good it. What color stripes are you doing? 
Who put the water on the roof?  |
12-22-07, 10:11 AM
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12-22-07, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by The Fang Those black bullits look good it. What color stripes are you doing?
Who put the water on the roof? | Oh... I didn't even notice that.
I put the water bottle up there.
I am getting SILVER stripes installed. They are currently being put on and should be done on Monday.
I will post more pics when I get it back from the shop. |
12-22-07, 09:41 PM
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What's with the snow? I thought you were in SF? |
12-22-07, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GusinCA What's with the snow? I thought you were in SF? | Good observation!
I actually have two homes: San Francisco and Salt Lake City, Utah
I spend the winters in Utah for the snowboard season.
The rest of the time I live in SF. I alternate depending on my mood, but right now the snow's good in Utah and that's where I bought my car. |
12-22-07, 11:18 PM
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So let me get this straight, you have 2 homes, which you choose based on mood and snowboarding conditions, one of which is in the most expensive city in the world, and you got a V6? |
12-23-07, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by GusinCA So let me get this straight, you have 2 homes, which you choose based on mood and snowboarding conditions, one of which is in the most expensive city in the world, and you got a V6? | I was thinking the same thing regarding the snow thing. It hasn't snowed here, not at least where I live. As far as expensive city, my place cost $135k in 1981 and is pretty central. Can't afford to move because its a seniority and tax thing. By nature of his handle, originator of thread appears to be on the very new and chic north eastern waterfront in a mid to highrise, price depending on how high up you live. Homes I would imagine range 700 to 1mil. Not to be intrusive, but handle and disclosed location gave it all away.
Newport beach aint cheap either.
So is there an SF car?
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12-23-07, 12:27 AM
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12-23-07, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by GusinCA So let me get this straight, you have 2 homes, which you choose based on mood and snowboarding conditions, one of which is in the most expensive city in the world, and you got a V6? | I knew you would ask that.
Yes I decided to get a V6 because frankly I like the looks of them better. I am sure I will be the only one with this view, but I do not like the GT grille and fog lamps, nor do I like the GT leather.
A few other small touches that differ the V6 from the GT also contributed to my decision. I just didn't see the point of buying a GT for the sake of buying a GT and then removing everything that makes it identifiable as a GT. Plus, I opted for the V6 for slightly better fuel economy.
I have never really preferred a V8 over the Mustang V6. I just didn't see the point in spending GT money when what was more to my liking was the V6.
And don't assume that I am completely wealthy or anything. My home in San Francisco is one my parents bought for me. They live in Napa and always have. I went to college in Utah and have stayed here since. They bought the home for me in SF so I could remain closer to them to spend family time together (you know how parents are).
My folks have money so they did that for me. I thought it was a good idea so I obliged. And since I work with computers and the Internet, I can pretty much work from anywhere so it all fits together.
There... hope that explanation works for ya.   |
12-23-07, 01:42 AM
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No explanation needed. My parents were good to me too.
Sooooo, what's your SF car? If you see a car that looks like the one below, say hi. |
12-23-07, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 226embarcadero I knew you would ask that.
Yes I decided to get a V6 because frankly I like the looks of them better. I am sure I will be the only one with this view, but I do not like the GT grille and fog lamps, nor do I like the GT leather.
A few other small touches that differ the V6 from the GT also contributed to my decision. I just didn't see the point of buying a GT for the sake of buying a GT and then removing everything that makes it identifiable as a GT. Plus, I opted for the V6 for slightly better fuel economy. | Your not alone, I made the same argument and am still satisfied especially since gas is a buck more than when I bought my 6er. |
12-23-07, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by The Fang Your not alone, I made the same argument and am still satisfied especially since gas is a buck more than when I bought my 6er. | There is a niche of Mustangers like us that really do like the V6 better.
The GT is more of a guzzler that I just didn't want to deal with. Before my stang I drove a '93 Jeep Cherokee modified for off-roading and the beast got 13-15 MPG. When I decided to buy a Mustang, I decided to boost my fuel economy as much as possible because I was sick of watching my gas needle sink.
Plus, V8s don't matter to me. I am not intrested in racing anyone or burning out my tires. |
12-23-07, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bluecar I was thinking the same thing regarding the snow thing. It hasn't snowed here, not at least where I live. As far as expensive city, my place cost $135k in 1981 and is pretty central. Can't afford to move because its a seniority and tax thing. By nature of his handle, originator of thread appears to be on the very new and chic north eastern waterfront in a mid to highrise, price depending on how high up you live. Homes I would imagine range 700 to 1mil. Not to be intrusive, but handle and disclosed location gave it all away.
Newport beach aint cheap either.
So is there an SF car? | Very nice "address theory". It intrigued me, but you are not entirely correct. My handle is not my address but rather a location from a movie. However, you are correct that I am close to the area you stated.
Where do you live? |
12-23-07, 01:40 PM
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There is nothing wrong with a V6. I have had several and loved all of them. I have also had GTs and currently have one. I also love it.
MPG and insurance between the two is insignificant, in my opinion.
They are all Mustangs. The V6, by the way, is what kept Ford building Mustangs when other manufacturers got rid of their V8 Camaros, Firebirds, etc. |
12-23-07, 05:55 PM
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Definitely a good choice, V6 or V8 doesn't matter at all, only that you enjoy it to the fullest.
I also prefer the smaller fog lights on the V6, but figured I could always change if I wanted to. I really prefer the V8, and don't commute so gas prices don't matter to me. To each their own.
I grew up near Napa (Green Valley / Fairfield) and my dad ran the Anheuser-Busch/Budweiser brewery there for a decade and a half. So San Francisco is like my backyard. Went to UC Davis.
In fact, I'll be up there (SF) with my wife and baby daughter January 18-20... |
12-23-07, 05:58 PM
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Oh, and I plan to rid my car of the GT badges as well.
Without a wing, only the true enthusiast will notice the dual tailpipes.
Must be the German in me, they always remove all badges on their cars. Better to be subtle and quick than brash and busted... |
12-23-07, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 226embarcadero There is a niche of Mustangers like us that really do like the V6 better.
The GT is more of a guzzler that I just didn't want to deal with. Before my stang I drove a '93 Jeep Cherokee modified for off-roading and the beast got 13-15 MPG. When I decided to buy a Mustang, I decided to boost my fuel economy as much as possible because I was sick of watching my gas needle sink.
Plus, V8s don't matter to me. I am not intrested in racing anyone or burning out my tires. | My Shelby is not a "gas-guzzler."  Going to school (40 miles, hilly) I get 21-22 MPG at 80 mph; going to Orange County (all flat), I get 24-25 MPG, based on hand calculation.. It usually takes about 250+ miles to watch my gas gauge even get close to the empty side..  |
12-23-07, 10:01 PM
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Awesome car, even more awesome color! I am so jealous of your house in Utah... Although if you said you were a skier, I'd be a bit more jealous | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes | Rate This Thread |  Linear Mode | | 
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