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[subguns]

After having money down at 2 dealers who were not certain their allocation would make it to #2 or #3 on their list, I hit the Jackpot today. I printed all dealers names and  addresses in the state over the weekend and started calling this morning. After about 15 polite rejections the owner of a small dealer 175 miles away said his GT500 was not spoken for. After a brief price discussion he took my order for a Shelby Coupe, Grabber Orange with White, Shaker 1000, and Interior Upgrade. Within an hour I wired him a $10K deposit for good faith and feel I am FINALLY locked in. I never felt secure waiting all summer being number 2 and number 3 although the price was a little better.
There are still some openings out there!!!! Don't give up, keep trying if you are not locked in. This owner knew the program, was certified, and committed in writing his first delivery belongs to me!  

[kaylan1521]

A happy ending !  Congrats.

Is there a ADMU? or did you get it at list?

[sharon]

subguns, on May 9 2006, 01:09 AM, said:

After having money down at 2 dealers who were not certain their allocation would make it to #2 or #3 on their list, I hit the Jackpot today. I printed all dealers names and  addresses in the state over the weekend and started calling this morning. After about 15 polite rejections the owner of a small dealer 175 miles away said his GT500 was not spoken for. After a brief price discussion he took my order for a Shelby Coupe, Grabber Orange with White, Shaker 1000, and Interior Upgrade. Within an hour I wired him a $10K deposit for good faith and feel I am FINALLY locked in. I never felt secure waiting all summer being number 2 and number 3 although the price was a little better.
There are still some openings out there!!!! Don't give up, keep trying if you are not locked in. This owner knew the program, was certified, and committed in writing his first delivery belongs to me!  

Thats great I hope that it works out for you Orange with white strips is my favorite.  

[Fastbackman]

Congratulations subguns!  Best of luck to you.

[candoman]

subguns, on May 9 2006, 01:09 AM, said:

After having money down at 2 dealers who were not certain their allocation would make it to #2 or #3 on their list, I hit the Jackpot today. I printed all dealers names and  addresses in the state over the weekend and started calling this morning. After about 15 polite rejections the owner of a small dealer 175 miles away said his GT500 was not spoken for. After a brief price discussion he took my order for a Shelby Coupe, Grabber Orange with White, Shaker 1000, and Interior Upgrade. Within an hour I wired him a $10K deposit for good faith and feel I am FINALLY locked in. I never felt secure waiting all summer being number 2 and number 3 although the price was a little better.
There are still some openings out there!!!! Don't give up, keep trying if you are not locked in. This owner knew the program, was certified, and committed in writing his first delivery belongs to me!  

Congrats...

I am # 2 on my dealers list, but he is still asking $15K over MSRP...

How did you find all the Ford listings in your state?  Is there a simple search method I can use to do the same?

My #2 Order is also Grabber Orange w/White Stripes...

[rpretzel]

Congrats, subguns.  That's exactly how I got mine.  Started contacting every dealer in Colordao until I found a small dealer out in the sticks that hadn't even started a list.    and only $2K over MSRP  

Edited by rpretzel, 09 May 2006 - 08:05 AM.

[robertlane]

subguns, on May 9 2006, 01:09 AM, said:

After having money down at 2 dealers who were not certain their allocation would make it to #2 or #3 on their list, I hit the Jackpot today. I printed all dealers names and  addresses in the state over the weekend and started calling this morning. After about 15 polite rejections the owner of a small dealer 175 miles away said his GT500 was not spoken for. After a brief price discussion he took my order for a Shelby Coupe, Grabber Orange with White, Shaker 1000, and Interior Upgrade. Within an hour I wired him a $10K deposit for good faith and feel I am FINALLY locked in. I never felt secure waiting all summer being number 2 and number 3 although the price was a little better.
There are still some openings out there!!!! Don't give up, keep trying if you are not locked in. This owner knew the program, was certified, and committed in writing his first delivery belongs to me!  

Awesome  

[DutchGT500]

Good work, subgun.

[BadTony]

congrats on your confirmation - it's almost like announcing a new child on the way (well not quite but, almost)

[burnedgt500]

It's better than a new child. You don't have to hear it cry. Only the squealing of tires and the rumble of the exaust.

[Joe G]

Congrats, and good job with the detective work!

[faststang]

subguns, on May 9 2006, 01:09 AM, said:

After having money down at 2 dealers who were not certain their allocation would make it to #2 or #3 on their list, I hit the Jackpot today. I printed all dealers names and  addresses in the state over the weekend and started calling this morning. After about 15 polite rejections the owner of a small dealer 175 miles away said his GT500 was not spoken for. After a brief price discussion he took my order for a Shelby Coupe, Grabber Orange with White, Shaker 1000, and Interior Upgrade. Within an hour I wired him a $10K deposit for good faith and feel I am FINALLY locked in. I never felt secure waiting all summer being number 2 and number 3 although the price was a little better.
There are still some openings out there!!!! Don't give up, keep trying if you are not locked in. This owner knew the program, was certified, and committed in writing his first delivery belongs to me!  

CONGRAT'S SUBGUNS   THE BALL IS FINNALY STARTING TO ROLL!!BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!!   

[boss351]

faststang, on May 9 2006, 10:11 PM, said:

CONGRAT'S SUBGUNS   THE BALL IS FINNALY STARTING TO ROLL!!BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!!   

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[robertlane]

burnedgt500, on May 9 2006, 12:08 PM, said:

It's better than a new child. You don't have to hear it cry. Only the squealing of tires and the rumble of the exaust.

[subguns]

kaylan1521, on May 9 2006, 12:14 AM, said:

A happy ending !  Congrats.

Is there a ADMU? or did you get it at list?

I did not want to screw around with the luck I had with my ex dealer and wanted bad to be #1 on someone's list. He asked if I would give $10k over MSRP and I bit. I felt like time was running out. I have another one with money on it at $5K over but it may be 2008 before they get to me. It will be worth every penny to pull it through ex dealers lot on my Rollback trailer pulled by a new 6.0 F-350 I did not buy from them.
On another note, 2 other dealers called me yesterday offering me their #2 cars. I had left my name in person with at least 10 other dealers in the 5 state territory I travel. They were also asking $10K over.
The trick is keep your name in front of them in person if possible. I always refused to talk to a salesperson and asked for the General Manager or Owner first then the new car Sales Manager last.

candoman, on May 9 2006, 06:12 AM, said:

Congrats...

I am # 2 on my dealers list, but he is still asking $15K over MSRP...

How did you find all the Ford listings in your state?  Is there a simple search method I can use to do the same?

My #2 Order is also Grabber Orange w/White Stripes...

I did a Google search for "Arkansas Ford Dealers" and got a hit that listed them all. To save paper I had to copy / paste them to a Word Doc to build the list and leave out all of the ads and other junk. I attached it below along with Louisiana dealers I never got around to calling.

[gchaser1]

subguns, on May 8 2006, 11:09 PM, said:

After having money down at 2 dealers who were not certain their allocation would make it to #2 or #3 on their list, I hit the Jackpot today. I printed all dealers names and  addresses in the state over the weekend and started calling this morning. After about 15 polite rejections the owner of a small dealer 175 miles away said his GT500 was not spoken for. After a brief price discussion he took my order for a Shelby Coupe, Grabber Orange with White, Shaker 1000, and Interior Upgrade. Within an hour I wired him a $10K deposit for good faith and feel I am FINALLY locked in. I never felt secure waiting all summer being number 2 and number 3 although the price was a little better.
There are still some openings out there!!!! Don't give up, keep trying if you are not locked in. This owner knew the program, was certified, and committed in writing his first delivery belongs to me!  

Congratulations!!  I considered Grabber Orange.  However, my wife insisted it comunicated "Redneck with Money"  I told her that was OK with me.  

[boss351]

gchaser1, on May 10 2006, 07:39 PM, said:

Congratulations!!  I considered Grabber Orange.  However, my wife insisted it comunicated "Redneck with Money"  I told her that was OK with me.  

Will get at MSRP only otherwise there is a Z-06 out there and those have been out for a year in the new body style so I would expect better pricing and availability.

[faststang]

boss351, on May 11 2006, 01:23 AM, said:

Will get at MSRP only otherwise there is a Z-06 out there and those have been out for a year in the new body style so I would expect better pricing and availability.

I DONT KNOW HOW IT IS THERE BUT IT IS ALOT AND I MEAN ALOT! EASYER TO BUY A Z06 THAN SHELBY IN TORONTO!!!.ALSO PRICE MY SHELBY IS ROUGHLY $64.000 OUT THE DOOR!    THE Z06 TRY $120,000 OUT THE DOOR ! I CAN BUY 2 SHELBY'S WITH MONEY OR 1 SHELBY PLUS $60,000 IN MY POCKET!!!!   best of luck to all!!!

[boss351]

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faststang, on May 12 2006, 08:43 AM, said:

I DONT KNOW HOW IT IS THERE BUT IT IS ALOT AND I MEAN ALOT! EASYER TO BUY A Z06 THAN SHELBY IN TORONTO!!!.ALSO PRICE MY SHELBY IS ROUGHLY $64.000 OUT THE DOOR!    THE Z06 TRY $120,000 OUT THE DOOR ! I CAN BUY 2 SHELBY'S WITH MONEY OR 1 SHELBY PLUS $60,000 IN MY POCKET!!!!   best of luck to all!!!

The Z-06 can be had for $75,000 to $85,000
The Shelby seems to be the more durable for everyday use of the two and I believe it has 5 mph bumpers?

[faststang]

boss351, on May 12 2006, 11:52 AM, said:

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The Z-06 can be had for $75,000 to $85,000
The Shelby seems to be the more durable for everyday use of the two and I believe it has 5 mph bumpers?

A 2006 C6 IN CANADA OUT THE DOOR IS VERY CLOSE TO $100,000 MRSP PRICE IS ROUGHLY $86,000 THE Z06 2006 IS WAY! OVER! $100,000CDN!!!BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!