kairojya
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After the trouble I had with my 2016 Race Red GT350 last year (http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66091), I got rid of the car in favor of a cheaper daily car. I ended up trading my car in December for a 17 VW GTI Sport DSG (VW's dual clutch transmission), check here if interested: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26430. After sorting my everyday car out, I started thinking about buying a "fun" car next. Something I wouldn't have to worry about commuting in, parking lot door dings, hail damage, or my wife being particularly interested in. I was looking at trying something new, as I've done in the past (97 240sx, 2012 Mazdaspeed3, 2009 GT-R, 2014 FR-S). Maybe a used Audi R8 V8 manual (gated shifter!), a manual 997 911, a C7 Corvette, new Camaro 1LE or ZL1, Focus RS, etc. I wanted something exciting, manual transmission, and most importantly, blue. Being my favorite color, I've yet to have a blue car in 10 cars. I nearly bought a DIB 2016 GT350 but found a better deal (lower ADM) on the Race Red that I bought.
I've liked the 2017 Lightning Blue color that I've only seen in pictures. I've seen one S550 (non GT350) in the color at Cars & Coffee before in overcast lighting, and liked it a lot. I came back around to the GT350 as my possible next car because I think it's the best car in my budget for what I am looking for (manufacturer warranty, sound, uniqueness, looks, safety). My 2016 car had the comfort seats and I decided that if I bought another, it'd have to be Lightning Blue and have the Recaro seats. I also wanted the electronics package if I could find it.
This past Saturday while at lunch with friends (GT350 owners), I found a new listing for an LB GT350 with Recaros and electronics package at a dealer in a small town within an hour drive from Dallas. One friend has a nice collection of cars (past cars too) and always gets good deals, so I asked him if he had a connection at this dealer and/or could help me. The dealer had the car listed with ADM. I appreciated them being up front about it at least, but didn't want to pay ADM. We first contacted the dealer around 2:00 PM, they closed at 5:00 PM (day before Easter Sunday too), and Google said it was nearly a 1.5 hour drive to get there. My friend (easily) talked them down to MSRP, and a group of us caravaned there in 2 GT350s, and I bought the car!
I rode with friends to pick up the car. There's a Shadow Black 2016 tech pack car and an Avalanche Gray 2016 track pack car. This is the first time I've seen a Lightning Blue GT350 in person!
Once back to town, I took a pic of the car with some late afternoon sunlight hitting the (dirty) paint.
Here are some detail shots.
I'm so happy I got the Recaro seats this time around, especially since I'll mainly drive this car for fun.
Some more pics, overcast but the color still looks amazing!
I've liked the 2017 Lightning Blue color that I've only seen in pictures. I've seen one S550 (non GT350) in the color at Cars & Coffee before in overcast lighting, and liked it a lot. I came back around to the GT350 as my possible next car because I think it's the best car in my budget for what I am looking for (manufacturer warranty, sound, uniqueness, looks, safety). My 2016 car had the comfort seats and I decided that if I bought another, it'd have to be Lightning Blue and have the Recaro seats. I also wanted the electronics package if I could find it.
This past Saturday while at lunch with friends (GT350 owners), I found a new listing for an LB GT350 with Recaros and electronics package at a dealer in a small town within an hour drive from Dallas. One friend has a nice collection of cars (past cars too) and always gets good deals, so I asked him if he had a connection at this dealer and/or could help me. The dealer had the car listed with ADM. I appreciated them being up front about it at least, but didn't want to pay ADM. We first contacted the dealer around 2:00 PM, they closed at 5:00 PM (day before Easter Sunday too), and Google said it was nearly a 1.5 hour drive to get there. My friend (easily) talked them down to MSRP, and a group of us caravaned there in 2 GT350s, and I bought the car!
I rode with friends to pick up the car. There's a Shadow Black 2016 tech pack car and an Avalanche Gray 2016 track pack car. This is the first time I've seen a Lightning Blue GT350 in person!
Once back to town, I took a pic of the car with some late afternoon sunlight hitting the (dirty) paint.
Here are some detail shots.
I'm so happy I got the Recaro seats this time around, especially since I'll mainly drive this car for fun.
Some more pics, overcast but the color still looks amazing!
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