Made it over to the 5.0 side...

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It was your typical day yesterday. Woke up, got dressed and got ready for a little car show going on over at the Hollingsworth Ford dealer in BR. My dad and I both went out there and parked out front on the grass, next to a Cobra R at that. Which was pretty cool considering I've never seen an R in person. I was walking around looking at the cars and taking a few pictures, mostly of the GT500's and 2 BOSS's they had there. Also, never seen a BOSS in person so that was neat.

My dad had noticed the car sales man that sold both him and my mom an 05 Escape back in 04. As we were walking around and looking at both the cars on the lot and the cars in the show, the salesman, Nathan, approached my dad since he recognized him. Even knew him by name, which is a surprise considering that was almost 6 years ago. They were talking some and had asked if we interested in looking at anything and I had mentioned that if I could get one at the right price, I would be interested in a new 5.0.

(A little background, I've been currently stock piling parts for the GT500 supercharger swap on my 07 GT and said the only way I would not SC my 07 is if I could get in a 5.0. For the right price that is...)

Well after talking and getting all the numbers where I needed, which didn't take any effort and they even gave me exactly what I wanted for the 07 without a fuss, I took home a Premium 2012 Ingot Silver 5.0(Auto). I can't believe how refined they've made these cars. It feels smoother, more responsive, crisper, etc. then my 07 GT with full suspension. I honestly couldnt even tell I was doing 80mph on the interstate that night. It felt so smooth and balanced. There's a few corners I like to take a little fast in town and the 5.0 felt right on par with the 07 with its D-Specs and full BMR suspension. I can't say enough good things about it!

Now for the pictures. The 07 GT:

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Saying goodbye but will never forget:

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Took a few with my dad's 08' GT:

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Nice car bud. This is Gary. We met last spring at the track. Definitely a nice car. I was actually at Hollingsworth 2 weeks ago getting Skip(works in the garage) to do a 4.10 swap for me. I actually looked at some 5.0 cars while I was there. I would love to have 1 but just dont want a note for now, maybe down the road.

When are ya taking it out to SCR? lol
 

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Nice looks like mine. And your right they sure have changed a bunch over the years! By far my favorite color.
 

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Congrats on the new ride! I bet you were impressed by the power compared to your 08.

Very, very impressed with the power. Even with those 3.15's it still moves out pretty quick with very little input.

nice man!..shoulda went for the shelby (= haha

Lol, would have been nice but that won't be happening anytime soon. Maybe one day... Thanks again!

Nice car bud. This is Gary. We met last spring at the track. Definitely a nice car. I was actually at Hollingsworth 2 weeks ago getting Skip(works in the garage) to do a 4.10 swap for me. I actually looked at some 5.0 cars while I was there. I would love to have 1 but just dont want a note for now, maybe down the road.

When are ya taking it out to SCR? lol

Oh yea, hey man! How ya doing?! I bet your loving those 4.10's. I know I really enjoyed the 3.73's in the 07'. I'll probably going out there soon when it cools down. Hopefully Octoberish.

Nice looks like mine. And your right they sure have changed a bunch over the years! By far my favorite color.

I tell you what, Silver wasn't my first choice but I definitely like it and thinks it looks great! I have a few ideas on the direction I want to go. Thanks again!

Beautiful car, congrats :)

Thank you sir!
 

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I agree 100% with the new 5.0 being refined, I was blown away when I bought mine, went to the dealer to just check out the new 5.0 ended out driving away in one.


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=29.728230,-95.463841

Lol, I hear ya. I just went there for a car show and ended up rolling out in a new car. I actually didn't even test drive this one. It was up on a "show rack" so I test drove another Black 5.0 there while they were getting things together. Its such a great car!
 

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How many miles were on your 07? what did they give you for it if you dont mind me askin

It had 75k on it. I paid 16k with a warranty on it back in 09' (had 32k miles on it) and got 15k for it almost 3 years later. KBB is $15,025 so I was happy with the offer. Could I have gotten more if I had sold it locally? Probably but it's what I wanted as far as trade in goes. CarMax had offered me 12k for it a few months prior. :kma:

+1 - Did you get any of the aftermarket stuff off of it?

If I had more time I probably would of but no everything was left on it as is. It was all done while I was there. I got a few minor things like the floor mats and the Silverstars off of it. I still have some stuff in the garage though. Not to mention all the SC parts piled up in the corner. I believe that was one of the main points of the price they offered me since it had all those mods done to it. Someone is going to be really lucky/happy with this car. Has almost everything done to it. I hope the next owner enjoys it as much as I did.
 
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Congrats on the new car.
I gotta ask though... How were you going to put a GT500 supercharger on your GT? There's no manifold available to make that work.
 

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