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[White Stallion 11]

Hi all, I became a Mustang owner this past Thursday.

I made the mistake of getting an EcoBoost convertible as a rental and really enjoyed it. So did my wife who has always wanted a convertible. Started looking into cost, options, etc. thinking the EcoBoost would be a nice upgrade from my Kia Optima SX Turbo without giving up too much in the way of MPG since it would handle my 90 mile round trip commute.

Started looking around and wasn't really finding one with the options I wanted BUT, Bickford Ford in Snohomish had a pretty good deal on a GT for only a grand over what MSRP on what an equally equipped EB would be.

I love a bargain and if I am gonna buy a Mustang, might as well go big. Will probably regret it if gas prices get over $3 a gallon again, but then I will remember that it isn't any worse than when I was commuting in my 2006 Jeep Liberty that never did better than 18.5mpg commuting instead of the Optima that got 28...

Here are the particulars...

2017 GT Convertible Premium 5.0L
Equipment Group 401A
6 Speed Auto
20" Foundry black wheels
Rear Sensing System
P265/35R20 Summer tires
3.55 rear end
Adaptive Cruise control
Navigation system


I love the Dark Saddle seat panels and the Magnetic Metallic is my wife's favorite color. Pictures don't really capture how she sparkles in the sun. Just a quick cell phone pics stopping for lunch after taking delivery...

Untitled by Wayne Wilson, on Flickr

Welcome to the convertible club!

My current baby is the fifth Mustang convertible I've owned since 1968. You and your wife will love it.

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[Olivas]

Hi all, new member to the forum here. Picked up my 2015 CO GT w/ PP about a month ago now and love it. Traded in my 2003 AB Mach 1 that I had for 12yrs in on this car now, and couldn't be happier. First thing I had to do to it was add the stripes!

 

[macek25]

Hi there just registeTed.
So my name is Peter and I'm from Poland.
My new 2017 gt just arrive.
So for now hard to chose what to drive car o my motorbike Ducati sport classic

 

[macek25]

Hi there just registeTed.
So my name is Peter and I'm from Poland.
My new 2017 gt just arrive.
So for now hard to chose what to drive car o my motorbike Ducati sport classic

 

[mspenc45]

That's a bummer dude, it kinda makes me feel a little better that it's not just me, but yea I suppose we can't have it all. A fast car that looks amazing is probably going to be a little less reliable. I expect my dealer will be good as well, hopefully, I really just want to drive the car.

Hi all, I became a Mustang owner this past Thursday.

I made the mistake of getting an EcoBoost convertible as a rental and really enjoyed it. So did my wife who has always wanted a convertible. Started looking into cost, options, etc. thinking the EcoBoost would be a nice upgrade from my Kia Optima SX Turbo without giving up too much in the way of MPG since it would handle my 90 mile round trip commute.

Started looking around and wasn't really finding one with the options I wanted BUT, Bickford Ford in Snohomish had a pretty good deal on a GT for only a grand over what MSRP on what an equally equipped EB would be.

I love a bargain and if I am gonna buy a Mustang, might as well go big. Will probably regret it if gas prices get over $3 a gallon again, but then I will remember that it isn't any worse than when I was commuting in my 2006 Jeep Liberty that never did better than 18.5mpg commuting instead of the Optima that got 28...

Here are the particulars...

2017 GT Convertible Premium 5.0L
Equipment Group 401A
6 Speed Auto
20" Foundry black wheels
Rear Sensing System
P265/35R20 Summer tires
3.55 rear end
Adaptive Cruise control
Navigation system


I love the Dark Saddle seat panels and the Magnetic Metallic is my wife's favorite color. Pictures don't really capture how she sparkles in the sun. Just a quick cell phone pics stopping for lunch after taking delivery...

Untitled by Wayne Wilson, on Flickr

Man, beautiful car! We bought the GT350 a couple week ago now, but need a daily driver to replace the the TLX we traded in for her. I like the GT350 so much, maybe a second stang is in the cards. Never thought of a convertible, but love your photos. Is there much difference in mileage between the EB and the 5.0?

 

[mspenc45]

Hi there just registeTed.
So my name is Peter and I'm from Poland.
My new 2017 gt just arrive.
So for now hard to chose what to drive car o my motorbike Ducati sport classic

Congrats Peter!

 

[nedim1991]

Hey All,

My story actually sounds a lot like bcmcc13 up there. I'm a relatively young kid who recently got a job in Tier 1 automotive, and bought a '17 Base 5.0 in Grabber Blue with a 6 speed. I bought it last Monday, and by Thursday had already thrown an MBRP street cat-back on (I can't believe the amazing sound for the price point even now, a whole 4 days later). I'm getting tints put on this weekend (all the good local shops are booked up like crazy, that time of year I guess). In the coming weeks/couple months I plan to do: a CAI, Bama tune, long tubes, gt350/gt350r steering wheel, raxiom touchscreen upgrade, and at some point before I store the car for winter new tires and wheels (the fact that Ford puts 235 rubbers on the base 5.0's, which is the same as my pop's Fusion is appalling). Yes, I will be storing for winter, this is my first sport oriented car, I'm absolutely in love with it and would never put it through a Michigan winter. My winter daily is going to be my '10 MB C300 4matic. I'm European, so Papa Smurf is my first domestic car, and I couldn't be more impressed.

Enough yapping, picture time! Including one with my future Brother-in-law's 400 whp Ecoboost.

 

[Bcmcc13]

Hey All,

My story actually sounds a lot like bcmcc13 up there. I'm a relatively young kid who recently got a job in Tier 1 automotive, and bought a '17 Base 5.0 in Grabber Blue with a 6 speed. I bought it last Monday, and by Thursday had already thrown an MBRP street cat-back on (I can't believe the amazing sound for the price point even now, a whole 4 days later). I'm getting tints put on this weekend (all the good local shops are booked up like crazy, that time of year I guess). In the coming weeks/couple months I plan to do: a CAI, Bama tune, long tubes, gt350/gt350r steering wheel, raxiom touchscreen upgrade, and at some point before I store the car for winter new tires and wheels (the fact that Ford puts 235 rubbers on the base 5.0's, which is the same as my pop's Fusion is appalling). Yes, I will be storing for winter, this is my first sport oriented car, I'm absolutely in love with it and would never put it through a Michigan winter. My winter daily is going to be my '10 MB C300 4matic. I'm European, so Papa Smurf is my first domestic car, and I couldn't be more impressed.

Enough yapping, picture time! Including one with my future Brother-in-law's 400 whp Ecoboost.

I was just up in Detroit, if you don't mind me asking what T1 do you work for?

 

[nedim1991]

I was just up in Detroit, if you don't mind me asking what T1 do you work for?

I work for Hutchinson Anti-Vibration and Noise Reduction Systems. We actually make a good number of parts for the S550. Who do you work for?

 

[Bcmcc13]

I work for Hutchinson Anti-Vibration and Noise Reduction Systems. We actually make a good number of parts for the S550. Who do you work for?

Mmmm can't say I've heard of them. I work for Plastic Omnium at their Chattanooga offices, so far we only serve VW here but make parts for almost every automaker.

 

[nedim1991]

Mmmm can't say I've heard of them. I work for Plastic Omnium at their Chattanooga offices, so far we only serve VW here but make parts for almost every automaker.

Ahh, Omnium is French, just like Hutchinson. We're ultimately owned by the oil giant Total. Nice part of the country you're in down there, I've gotta make it down to TN/NC to take on the Tail of the Dragon sometime this summer!

 

[GTDRPTP]

Man, beautiful car! We bought the GT350 a couple week ago now, but need a daily driver to replace the the TLX we traded in for her. I like the GT350 so much, maybe a second stang is in the cards. Never thought of a convertible, but love your photos. Is there much difference in mileage between the EB and the 5.0?

So about the mileage....

I traded in my 2015 Kia Optima SX 2L Turbo that avg 28mpg
The EB rental was giving me 25mpg
Just finished my first full tank in the GT, filling it up this morning on the way home 19.2mpg

Looks like the motorcycle might be back in the commute lineup (94 miles RT)

But it is a fun 19.2mpg

 

[Bcmcc13]

Ahh, Omnium is French, just like Hutchinson. We're ultimately owned by the oil giant Total. Nice part of the country you're in down there, I've gotta make it down to TN/NC to take on the Tail of the Dragon sometime this summer!

Yeah the Corsa Rally just went through there a month or so ago. Great trip!

 

[Umang]

Hey Whats Up!

Whats up everyone my name is Umang, I am 20 years old and from Daytona beach, Florida. I am a Social Media Marketer, I own a few big Instagram accounts and I help other companies grow!

I drive a Black 2015 Mustang GT (Performance Package), It is currently straight piped, lowered on H&R sport springs (soon to be on BC Coils), and sitting on Ferrada FR4's F: 20x10.5 R: 20x11.5.

I soon will be starting to do performance work on it, my older brother who is in the car scene as well is good friends with VMP and I will be speaking with them about performance upgrades!

 

[Blacksmith]

Beautiful car Umang!

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