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C.J. · 26 April 2006, 12:11 PM

I finally broke down and got a new car. I was up in the air as to which one to get, and have been trying to decide for the last couple of months or so. I was really leaning toward a BMW 5 series and the Cadillac CTS but, I figured I'd leave the sedan for a little farther down the road.

I decided to cater to my youthful side

and went with the Mustang GT. I was a little surprised with this car. I love the retro look, both exterior and interior. It's got a lot of go! It's fast as hell and handles great. I'll try to get a couple of pic's and post them

Launch Mini · 26 April 2006, 12:20 PM

So we all just finishing whining about the price of gas & what do you do, but a muscle car. Good on you

I guess when your buddies are the ones writing the speeding tickets you can use your car as it was meant

Enjoy, what colour did you get??
I prefer the GT, the dual headlights add a lot to the look.

C.J. · 26 April 2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

So we all just finishing whining about the price of gas & what do you do, but a muscle car. Good on you

I guess when your buddies are the ones writing the speeding tickets you can use your car as it was meant

Enjoy, what colour did you get??
I prefer the GT, the dual headlights add a lot to the look.

I got the dark gray, tungsten, I think it's called. I like the fog lights in the grille too, it definitely completes the retro look

yeah, I guess I'm lucky as far as tickets are concerned. But I haven't written one in about ten years, seriously, so I don't feel so bad

I see it like this, considering the way I drive, I have no business writing anyone a ticket

JJ Irani · 26 April 2006, 05:27 PM

Congrats on the Mustang, CJ....great looking car. Not a fan of American muscle, but that's one car I've always admired....way back since 1964 when I first saw its ad in PLAYBOY.

padi56 · 26 April 2006, 06:58 PM

Nice American car Graig, but afraid there are only one real type of car today, and they are German.

mailman · 26 April 2006, 06:59 PM

Congrats on the car CJ

I like the new Mustang. I think Ford hit the nail on the head with the look they were going for. Let's see some pics

26 April 2006, 10:43 PM

Congrats Craig... I hope you like it. Not my cuppa at all, but if it floats your boat, then it's all good. Post some pix when you get a chance.

26 April 2006, 11:18 PM

Hope you enjoy the new wheels Craig! As others have said, not my style, but if you enjoy it that's what matters.

diablojota · 26 April 2006, 11:36 PM

Congrats, Craig. I'm jealous. I love that car.
That was the same car I was going to buy while I was a working stiff. I wanted mine with the red leather upgrade package. Then I ended up getting accepted to grad school. Oh well.

C.J. · 27 April 2006, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Nice American car Graig, but afraid there are only one real type of car today, and they are German.

Agreed completely, Padi

German models are far, far superior. I came very close to the BMW 5 series, but I figured I'd hold off on the sedan for a few more years and get the hot rod thing out of my system

My wife won't let me ride anymore, so this is as close as I can get to it..........I guess

Mrdi · 27 April 2006, 09:40 AM

A 5 series or a mustang.
That must have been a really tuff decision.
Did you drive the 5? or the 3?

C.J. · 27 April 2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

A 5 series or a mustang.
That must have been a really tuff decision.
Did you drive the 5? or the 3?

I drove 530i. It's an amazing car and I got a great deal offered on it as well. the choice of the mustang wasn't a matter of quality. If that were the case the BMW would be in the driveway. Hell, the Mustang isn't even in the same league. It's just something about the Mustang. I've always loved the 68 and 69 Shelby's and this body style looks just like them

I guess the style of the car is more....me

My time for a sedan will come soon enough. I'm just trying to hang on to the muscle car years a little longer

27 April 2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I drove 530i. It's an amazing car and I got a great deal offered on it as well. the choice of the mustang wasn't a matter of quality. If that were the case the BMW would be in the driveway. Hell, the Mustang isn't even in the same league. It's just something about the Mustang. I've always loved the 68 and 69 Shelby's and this body style looks just like them

I guess the style of the car is more....me

My time for a sedan will come soon enough. I'm just trying to hang on to the muscle car years a little longer

Sounds like you're trying to compensate for a short-coming, there Craig.

Rockrolex · 27 April 2006, 10:46 PM

Arleen brought a canary yellow '65 Mustang convertible to our marriage. (It beat the hell out of my '65 Corvair.) Still have fond memories of that car. Sorry now that we traded both of them in on a '69 Chevy Malibou convertible. We could have made a fortune if we had kept both and maintained them.

The only problem with the Mustang is that it's a Ford.

Earl · 27 April 2006, 10:51 PM

Does FORD mean Fix Or Repair Daily?? or Found On Road Dead??? Sorry just some old cliques from over the years.

27 April 2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Arleen brought a canary yellow '65 Mustang convertible to our marriage. (It beat the hell out of my '65 Corvair.) Still have fond memories of that car. Sorry now that we traded both of them in on a '69 Chevy Malibou convertible. We could have made a fortune if we had kept both and maintained them.

The only problem with the Mustang is that it's a Ford.

FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily or Found On Road Dead

BTW Ed, when I was in high school, a buddy had a Corvair drop-top and hopped it up. It was quite fast, but also quite a handful. Sounded like a VW beetle on steroids.

27 April 2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl

Does FORD mean Fix Or Repair Daily?? or Found On Road Dead??? Sorry just some old cliques from over the years.

Damn Earl... faster fingers than me.

Rockrolex · 27 April 2006, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl

Does FORD mean Fix Or Repair Daily?? or Found On Road Dead??? Sorry just some old cliques from over the years.

I figured I would leave out the full text and let someone else fill in the blanks. And you did, Earl.

That's exactly what FORD stands for.

Manatee · 27 April 2006, 11:19 PM

Congratulations, Craig! :-) I love the new Mustang -- although I cringe everytime I see one with a single exhaust. The V8 is the only way to have it.

Best of luck with it. I've had two Fords (Taurus and Expedition), and my luck wasn't so good. ;-)

27 April 2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

Congratulations, Craig! :-) I love the new Mustang -- although I cringe everytime I see one with a single exhaust. The V8 is the only way to have it.

Best of luck with it. I've had two Fords (Taurus and Expedition), and my luck wasn't so good. ;-)

We had an Expedition for a company car for a few years - the most uncomfortable vehicle I've ever driven. As for the Taurus, you got what you deserved for buying that Peter!

dman · 28 April 2006, 01:58 PM

Congrats Craig, enjoy zipping around in that baby for awhile.

C.J. · 28 April 2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Congrats Craig, enjoy zipping around in that baby for awhile.

JJ Irani · 28 April 2006, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

I've been pulled over six times so far in two days. Thats a new record for me

Was it a female cop?

26 April 2006, 12:11 PM	#1
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Finally I finally broke down and got a new car. I was up in the air as to which one to get, and have been trying to decide for the last couple of months or so. I was really leaning toward a BMW 5 series and the Cadillac CTS but, I figured I'd leave the sedan for a little farther down the road. I decided to cater to my youthful side and went with the Mustang GT. I was a little surprised with this car. I love the retro look, both exterior and interior. It's got a lot of go! It's fast as hell and handles great. I'll try to get a couple of pic's and post them __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

26 April 2006, 12:20 PM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	So we all just finishing whining about the price of gas & what do you do, but a muscle car. Good on you I guess when your buddies are the ones writing the speeding tickets you can use your car as it was meant Enjoy, what colour did you get?? I prefer the GT, the dual headlights add a lot to the look. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 April 2006, 05:27 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats on the Mustang, CJ....great looking car. Not a fan of American muscle, but that's one car I've always admired....way back since 1964 when I first saw its ad in PLAYBOY. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 April 2006, 06:58 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Nice American car Graig, but afraid there are only one real type of car today, and they are German. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 April 2006, 10:46 PM	#14
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	Arleen brought a canary yellow '65 Mustang convertible to our marriage. (It beat the hell out of my '65 Corvair.) Still have fond memories of that car. Sorry now that we traded both of them in on a '69 Chevy Malibou convertible. We could have made a fortune if we had kept both and maintained them. The only problem with the Mustang is that it's a Ford. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 April 2006, 06:59 PM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Congrats on the car CJ I like the new Mustang. I think Ford hit the nail on the head with the look they were going for. Let's see some pics

26 April 2006, 10:43 PM	#7
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Congrats Craig... I hope you like it. Not my cuppa at all, but if it floats your boat, then it's all good. Post some pix when you get a chance.

26 April 2006, 11:18 PM	#8
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Hope you enjoy the new wheels Craig! As others have said, not my style, but if you enjoy it that's what matters.

26 April 2006, 11:36 PM	#9
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Congrats, Craig. I'm jealous. I love that car. That was the same car I was going to buy while I was a working stiff. I wanted mine with the red leather upgrade package. Then I ended up getting accepted to grad school. Oh well.

27 April 2006, 09:40 AM	#11
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	A 5 series or a mustang. That must have been a really tuff decision. Did you drive the 5? or the 3?

27 April 2006, 10:51 PM	#15
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Does FORD mean Fix Or Repair Daily?? or Found On Road Dead??? Sorry just some old cliques from over the years.

27 April 2006, 11:19 PM	#19
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Congratulations, Craig! :-) I love the new Mustang -- although I cringe everytime I see one with a single exhaust. The V8 is the only way to have it. Best of luck with it. I've had two Fords (Taurus and Expedition), and my luck wasn't so good. ;-)

28 April 2006, 01:58 PM	#21
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Congrats Craig, enjoy zipping around in that baby for awhile. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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