Not to be morbid, but when 'ol Shelby goes to the great racetrack in the sky, what will happen to Shelby cars? I like the GT500 strictly for performance sake, I could care less about it being a collectible or worth money in the future. When you buy a car, your first priority should not be to make money down the line. I really doubt these cars will be worth so much in the future because of the name. The older cars, yes, not the newer ones.
When they get around to re-styling the rear end, let me know.
I looked at the 2009 Outlander and it didn't really stand up to the competition in terms of capacity, capability, quality, power or comfort. And I never got a good feeling from that D-pillar. Maybe this refresh will change that, but compared to the 2010 Subaru Outback, I don't think it stands much of a chance.
I still don't like the grouper-mouth grille on the Shelby. Does it really need the massive front openings and the bulked-up hood? Also, any true Shelby Mustang (at least after '66) should have wide taillights.
@skaycog.2000: It seems like a lot of Ford GT owners tend to buy these cars then total them before the first payment comes due.
It might be expensive to get insurance after this, though, so it's a stunt you might only be able to pull off once. But you could have loads of fun for 29 days...
What's your problem with MyColor? Sure, it's not an earth-shattering feature, but I've wanted to change the dash light coloring at least a bit on every car I've ever owned except my 2004 Acura TSX.
@dal20402: just use white numbers on a black background and red lighting. Job done. Anything else is just added cost and complication that would be better spent elsewhere.
@Wes Siler: The red lighting is one of my few complaints about my current car. It looks angry and in-your-face at night. I'd rather have a nice neutral white or even light green, and I would have paid money for the ability to change it.
I've owned several cars with various shades of green backlighting and one with white backlighting and never had the slightest problem with my night vision while driving any of them.
@bmoreDLJ: I don't think the numbers on the nameplate of a Shelby Mustang have ever referred to anything. Legend has it that when coming up with the name for the GT350, Shelby told someone to walk to some point and count the steps, and rounded from there (or something like that).
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Me want. I am sure the regular 2011 GT with track pack would be more than enough but I've always liked SVT products. Of course, it would be a big step up from my lil' SVTF I currently drive.
Well, they would do well to find Uma Thurman to dance with the car.
It's a good car, and the stereo (from my experience with a last-gen Outlander) should really, really rock. But I can't come to terms with CUVs in general, and that they are driven by soccer moms who can't quite afford Hummers and Escalades and Range Rovers, and men who can't drive a low car.
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And I agree with everyone else about the awful 3rd row. I think that would be a deal killer for anyone that actually needed a 3rd row.
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I looked at the 2009 Outlander and it didn't really stand up to the competition in terms of capacity, capability, quality, power or comfort. And I never got a good feeling from that D-pillar. Maybe this refresh will change that, but compared to the 2010 Subaru Outback, I don't think it stands much of a chance.
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I still don't like the grouper-mouth grille on the Shelby. Does it really need the massive front openings and the bulked-up hood? Also, any true Shelby Mustang (at least after '66) should have wide taillights.
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Mitsubishi also build a slightly more pretty and ugly versions for the French.
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It might be expensive to get insurance after this, though, so it's a stunt you might only be able to pull off once. But you could have loads of fun for 29 days...
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@skaycog.2000: Why not dream of both? I do.
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I've owned several cars with various shades of green backlighting and one with white backlighting and never had the slightest problem with my night vision while driving any of them.
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It's a good car, and the stereo (from my experience with a last-gen Outlander) should really, really rock. But I can't come to terms with CUVs in general, and that they are driven by soccer moms who can't quite afford Hummers and Escalades and Range Rovers, and men who can't drive a low car.
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