GoesTo11
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- '18 Tesla Model 3 P, '17 GT350, '07 Audi RS4
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Hi all,
Long time lurker and first time poster on the boards here. First let me say thanks to the community here for all the great info that is shared. I have found it extremely helpful in deciding to chase a GT350. Special shout out to Bossing for all the detailed posts and especially the "Bossing's GT350 Journey" thread with all the track videos. They really helped convince me that the GT350 was the perfect showroom stock track car and weekend toy.
So a little automotive background on me. My first car was a '67 Mustang 390 4 speed coupe. Total rust bucket that I spent years restoring myself because I didn't have the money to pay anyone else to do the work. :headbonk: Great learning experience though
Next was an '88 LX 5.0, then a '91 SHO and a '94 SHO followed by a '99 SVT Cobra. I was really excited about the Cobra (finally a Mustang with IRS!), but ultimately I have to say it was a let down from a quality and ergonomics standpoint. So I took a break from Ford and then came a long succession of Audis including my current DD, an '07 RS4. I never really considered another Mustang (wasn't a huge fan of the retro 2005 design) until the '12/13 Boss 302 got me thinking, but I still didn't pull the trigger. When the S550 came out I thought they nailed the design and the rumors of the GT350 with a 5.2 FPC got my full attention. (A little bit of trivia is the 4.2L in the RS4 blazed the trail of factory V8s with 8250 RPM redline and 100hp/liter like the Voodoo)
In January I made some calls and tried to track down a 2016 Track Pack, but of course they were tough to find since most dealer orders were Tech Packs and markups were crazy. Ultimately decided to look for a 2017 allocation and called a bunch of local dealers to put my name on the list. On April 12th I called one of those dealers and asked if they had any word on allocations for 2017. They said they hadn't heard anything, but the next day said they had an allocation for one with an end of summer delivery. They had my deposit for a Lightning Blue, no stripes, Electronics the same day. A month later I had a VIN and scheduled build date of 6/13. I couldn't believe I lucked out with such an early build date. After all the stories of 9 month waits I might have my car in less than 3! On 6/29 I got word that my car was at the local rail yard. Wow, 2 weeks from build date! I might have for July 4th! But dealer says no ETA on when it would get on a transport to the dealer. The next day my dealer calls and says "It's here, but...there's a problem”
And now we come to the title of the thread.
Dealer goes on to explain that the transport driver didn't secure one of the tie downs and the metal hook on the strap bounced off the road and dinged and chipped the rear quarter panel, trunk lid and window. I was crushed. Knowing how painful it would be, I told him I had to come see it anyway since I still hadn't seen a Mustang in Lightning Blue, let alone a GT350. So off I went and was able to snap the photos below with my cell phone. Dealer didn't even mention attempting to fix. Said he would send it back and get another one ordered. I was concerned he might not get another allocation, but I wanted it to be perfect so decided to let him try. Called me the next day and said he got another allocation and would push for priority. My original order had priority 01 which explains the early build date, but not sure what kind of date I'll get this time around. Hopefully can find out next week. I did like Lightning Blue in person so not changing my order.
So in the end, dealer came through and it just means I'll have to wait a little longer which probably still won't be as bad as the wait many of you had so not complaining. But frustrating to come so close to getting it.
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/FPCV8/IMG_2754_zpshfrkmard.jpg
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/FPCV8/IMG_2761_zpsig9nzsz5.jpg
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/FPCV8/IMG_2758_zpsssy9m0ux.jpg
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/FPCV8/IMG_2759_zpsld20hayj.jpg
Long time lurker and first time poster on the boards here. First let me say thanks to the community here for all the great info that is shared. I have found it extremely helpful in deciding to chase a GT350. Special shout out to Bossing for all the detailed posts and especially the "Bossing's GT350 Journey" thread with all the track videos. They really helped convince me that the GT350 was the perfect showroom stock track car and weekend toy.
So a little automotive background on me. My first car was a '67 Mustang 390 4 speed coupe. Total rust bucket that I spent years restoring myself because I didn't have the money to pay anyone else to do the work. :headbonk: Great learning experience though
Next was an '88 LX 5.0, then a '91 SHO and a '94 SHO followed by a '99 SVT Cobra. I was really excited about the Cobra (finally a Mustang with IRS!), but ultimately I have to say it was a let down from a quality and ergonomics standpoint. So I took a break from Ford and then came a long succession of Audis including my current DD, an '07 RS4. I never really considered another Mustang (wasn't a huge fan of the retro 2005 design) until the '12/13 Boss 302 got me thinking, but I still didn't pull the trigger. When the S550 came out I thought they nailed the design and the rumors of the GT350 with a 5.2 FPC got my full attention. (A little bit of trivia is the 4.2L in the RS4 blazed the trail of factory V8s with 8250 RPM redline and 100hp/liter like the Voodoo)In January I made some calls and tried to track down a 2016 Track Pack, but of course they were tough to find since most dealer orders were Tech Packs and markups were crazy. Ultimately decided to look for a 2017 allocation and called a bunch of local dealers to put my name on the list. On April 12th I called one of those dealers and asked if they had any word on allocations for 2017. They said they hadn't heard anything, but the next day said they had an allocation for one with an end of summer delivery. They had my deposit for a Lightning Blue, no stripes, Electronics the same day. A month later I had a VIN and scheduled build date of 6/13. I couldn't believe I lucked out with such an early build date. After all the stories of 9 month waits I might have my car in less than 3! On 6/29 I got word that my car was at the local rail yard. Wow, 2 weeks from build date! I might have for July 4th! But dealer says no ETA on when it would get on a transport to the dealer. The next day my dealer calls and says "It's here, but...there's a problem”
And now we come to the title of the thread.
Dealer goes on to explain that the transport driver didn't secure one of the tie downs and the metal hook on the strap bounced off the road and dinged and chipped the rear quarter panel, trunk lid and window. I was crushed. Knowing how painful it would be, I told him I had to come see it anyway since I still hadn't seen a Mustang in Lightning Blue, let alone a GT350. So off I went and was able to snap the photos below with my cell phone. Dealer didn't even mention attempting to fix. Said he would send it back and get another one ordered. I was concerned he might not get another allocation, but I wanted it to be perfect so decided to let him try. Called me the next day and said he got another allocation and would push for priority. My original order had priority 01 which explains the early build date, but not sure what kind of date I'll get this time around. Hopefully can find out next week. I did like Lightning Blue in person so not changing my order.
So in the end, dealer came through and it just means I'll have to wait a little longer which probably still won't be as bad as the wait many of you had so not complaining. But frustrating to come so close to getting it.
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/FPCV8/IMG_2754_zpshfrkmard.jpg
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/FPCV8/IMG_2761_zpsig9nzsz5.jpg
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/FPCV8/IMG_2758_zpsssy9m0ux.jpg
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/FPCV8/IMG_2759_zpsld20hayj.jpg
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