Emt1581
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Got my 17 GT w/PP yesterday. Such an amazing experience driving her home!!
I'll talk more about it, but if you're not interested in the buy/drive home, please take a look at the bottom at my questions. Any help would be appreciated!
My wife, son and I drove down to Koons Sterling yesterday. Took her for a quick test drive, got lost, then came back to do the paperwork, grabbed the keys and I was off. Our dealer, Rickie, was a great guy to work with. A straight shooter throughout the entire process which was interesting because I had spoken to half-dozen other Koons dealers over the past few months and none were as friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The finance guy was another matter. Had a stick up his ass. Rickie said it was because I wasn't financing through them and to ignore him. Also had a set of the Ford Mustang Rubber floor mats thrown in with the deal. Just in one day I can see a ton of dirt/debris so these are a great addition to help keep it clean.
The outside is gorgeous! I'm really happy I went with the Magnetic after teetering between the LB. The LB was nice but the Magnetic was a lot more attractive....get it....magnet...attractive..... ;)
The interior...I got in and it was like being enveloped in a womb. Fit like a glove after some minor seat/wheel adjustment. I know a lot complain about the plastic interior on the base model but, aside from the door's arm rest there's padding everywhere needed (center console, knees, above arm rest on the door, etc.) so no issues.
The drive home was spectacular. The most fun I've had in a car to date! My wife was following me so I couldn't go too fast or we'd have been separated. But it was all highway and no traffic so a few times I got her up to around triple digits for a second or two.
Drove home around 200 miles. Then, after everyone else was asleep, I snuck out and put another 75 miles on her. Today my boy and I went for a drive then lunch where we just sat and stared at her, talking about Mustangs.
While I wish I could have bought one sooner, I'm so happy I finally did!!!
Questions...
1. Break in- I asked the dealer what the break-in period was and he looked at me and said "we had the Ford engineers in here and they said these things are made to be driven like a bat out of hell." I shit you not, that is word for word what he said!! Music to my ears! However, I know on here I was told not to take her over 4000rpm for around 1000 miles. Don't remember much else. So is there any actual break-in instructions?
2. Car accessories- I tried looking in the owners manual to find the break-in instructions only to find there was no manual! Not in the glove box, not in the little manual spot above the glove box. Not in the trunk or under the seats. I have to ask the dealer for one. However, other than the tire pump and floor mats the car came with nothing else. Is that normal? I think it should have come with a funnel for gas cans to right? Anything else?
3. Protection- While I love this car, all I can think of is preventing damage! I've already started using the outer spaces in parking lots. But I have to get it inspected soon. Plus there will be places I won't be able to park as secluded. I plan to buy a front and rear camera. I was looking at the BlackVue DR650. Any other as good maybe for cheaper? What else can I do to keep the car nice?
4. Oil change- Where is the oil filter? And how do you get a funnel in past the strut tower brace? Couldn't see the filter from up top. Also, where is the cap to this radiator? I see the overflow tank...no cap on the radiator itself.
5. Kid protection- I bought my son a booster seat (Turbo-Booster). But I notice his toes hit the back of the seat. I'll have to see if they make a protector for this to go on the back of the passenger seat. Any other advice to keep the upholstery/interior nice?
6. Lever on the back of the passenger seat- What is it for? I thought it would make the seat-back go forward but it doesn't. Maybe I'm missing something.
7. Washing- I usually use scrub brushes on broom sticks at my station. On my other cars I could care less, but I'd worry about a pebble scratching the paint. I'm thinking some sort of hose attachment with a soap canister would be the way to go and then towel dry. Any recommendations on a system?
While my dad was encouraging me to get a Steeda air intake, different exhaust, etc. like his has....I am more focused on things to keep her looking nice.... hood struts, touch up paint, jacking rails, etc. Plus I want to get my vanity plate once my other one gets here in the mail.
I was told to use quality gas. The shell and mobil stations were closed last night but I figured Sunoco was okay. I plan to stay away from the 7-11, wawa, sheetz...no-name type gas.
I'm so glad it rained the last week here. Means no more salt on the road and this is now my daily driver until mid-December when my lay up period begins.
I know I asked a ton of quesitons over the past year or so and there was a ton of back and forth on whether/when to buy one. Thanks for the info thus far and now that I'm an official member of the club I guess I'll have to find a cars n' coffee to go to. :ford:
EDIT: I know I know...pics....I'll get some up soon!
-Emt1581
I'll talk more about it, but if you're not interested in the buy/drive home, please take a look at the bottom at my questions. Any help would be appreciated!
My wife, son and I drove down to Koons Sterling yesterday. Took her for a quick test drive, got lost, then came back to do the paperwork, grabbed the keys and I was off. Our dealer, Rickie, was a great guy to work with. A straight shooter throughout the entire process which was interesting because I had spoken to half-dozen other Koons dealers over the past few months and none were as friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The finance guy was another matter. Had a stick up his ass. Rickie said it was because I wasn't financing through them and to ignore him. Also had a set of the Ford Mustang Rubber floor mats thrown in with the deal. Just in one day I can see a ton of dirt/debris so these are a great addition to help keep it clean.
The outside is gorgeous! I'm really happy I went with the Magnetic after teetering between the LB. The LB was nice but the Magnetic was a lot more attractive....get it....magnet...attractive..... ;)
The interior...I got in and it was like being enveloped in a womb. Fit like a glove after some minor seat/wheel adjustment. I know a lot complain about the plastic interior on the base model but, aside from the door's arm rest there's padding everywhere needed (center console, knees, above arm rest on the door, etc.) so no issues.
The drive home was spectacular. The most fun I've had in a car to date! My wife was following me so I couldn't go too fast or we'd have been separated. But it was all highway and no traffic so a few times I got her up to around triple digits for a second or two.
Drove home around 200 miles. Then, after everyone else was asleep, I snuck out and put another 75 miles on her. Today my boy and I went for a drive then lunch where we just sat and stared at her, talking about Mustangs.
While I wish I could have bought one sooner, I'm so happy I finally did!!!
Questions...
1. Break in- I asked the dealer what the break-in period was and he looked at me and said "we had the Ford engineers in here and they said these things are made to be driven like a bat out of hell." I shit you not, that is word for word what he said!! Music to my ears! However, I know on here I was told not to take her over 4000rpm for around 1000 miles. Don't remember much else. So is there any actual break-in instructions?
2. Car accessories- I tried looking in the owners manual to find the break-in instructions only to find there was no manual! Not in the glove box, not in the little manual spot above the glove box. Not in the trunk or under the seats. I have to ask the dealer for one. However, other than the tire pump and floor mats the car came with nothing else. Is that normal? I think it should have come with a funnel for gas cans to right? Anything else?
3. Protection- While I love this car, all I can think of is preventing damage! I've already started using the outer spaces in parking lots. But I have to get it inspected soon. Plus there will be places I won't be able to park as secluded. I plan to buy a front and rear camera. I was looking at the BlackVue DR650. Any other as good maybe for cheaper? What else can I do to keep the car nice?
4. Oil change- Where is the oil filter? And how do you get a funnel in past the strut tower brace? Couldn't see the filter from up top. Also, where is the cap to this radiator? I see the overflow tank...no cap on the radiator itself.
5. Kid protection- I bought my son a booster seat (Turbo-Booster). But I notice his toes hit the back of the seat. I'll have to see if they make a protector for this to go on the back of the passenger seat. Any other advice to keep the upholstery/interior nice?
6. Lever on the back of the passenger seat- What is it for? I thought it would make the seat-back go forward but it doesn't. Maybe I'm missing something.
7. Washing- I usually use scrub brushes on broom sticks at my station. On my other cars I could care less, but I'd worry about a pebble scratching the paint. I'm thinking some sort of hose attachment with a soap canister would be the way to go and then towel dry. Any recommendations on a system?
While my dad was encouraging me to get a Steeda air intake, different exhaust, etc. like his has....I am more focused on things to keep her looking nice.... hood struts, touch up paint, jacking rails, etc. Plus I want to get my vanity plate once my other one gets here in the mail.
I was told to use quality gas. The shell and mobil stations were closed last night but I figured Sunoco was okay. I plan to stay away from the 7-11, wawa, sheetz...no-name type gas.
I'm so glad it rained the last week here. Means no more salt on the road and this is now my daily driver until mid-December when my lay up period begins.
I know I asked a ton of quesitons over the past year or so and there was a ton of back and forth on whether/when to buy one. Thanks for the info thus far and now that I'm an official member of the club I guess I'll have to find a cars n' coffee to go to. :ford:
EDIT: I know I know...pics....I'll get some up soon!
-Emt1581
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