Hey All -
This is my first post in the S197 section. Cool huh? Anyway, I'm looking into the possibility (more like almost certainty) of buying a Mustang in the coming years. Mainly, I want to wait for Ford to get the kinks out of this car. As a Focus owner, I know that the first couple years of a car's production can be real sloppy, but that Ford usually gets their act together in about 2-3 model years. Anyway, I have a few questions for you all. I've done a good bit of searching on these topics already, but still need a few answers.
1) Has anybody heard of any definite plans or dates on Special Edition S197 Mustangs? I saw this little section in the release article of the GT500, but it doesn't mention specifics:
" The GT500 and the production-intent Sport Trac Adrenalin teaser accelerate the wave of momentum at SVT since the launch of the 2005 Ford GT supercar. SVT also now will develop non-SVT branded Ford Division performance vehicles – including heritage-based performance Mustangs in the spirit of the 2001 Bullitt GT and 2003 Mach 1 – as it becomes more directly integrated into Ford's mainstream product development process."
I'd LOVE to see what a Mach edition of the s197 would look like. Of course, I'd ultimately like a GT500, but I don't think my insurance would be too keen on the idea of a 23 year old with a heavy foot being behind the wheel of one of those.
2) Speaking of insurance, does anyone know what I can be expecting (ballpark) for insurance on this guy? I'm 23 with a clean driving record, but i live in San Diego (i know the info says SLO, but i'll be in SD by the time i own the mustang). anyone out there in a situation similar to mine that can give me an idea?
That's about all for now. I probably won't post too much. I mainly want to lurk in the shadows and learn all I can about this car before I get me own.
Thanks,
Mike
This is my first post in the S197 section. Cool huh? Anyway, I'm looking into the possibility (more like almost certainty) of buying a Mustang in the coming years. Mainly, I want to wait for Ford to get the kinks out of this car. As a Focus owner, I know that the first couple years of a car's production can be real sloppy, but that Ford usually gets their act together in about 2-3 model years. Anyway, I have a few questions for you all. I've done a good bit of searching on these topics already, but still need a few answers.
1) Has anybody heard of any definite plans or dates on Special Edition S197 Mustangs? I saw this little section in the release article of the GT500, but it doesn't mention specifics:
" The GT500 and the production-intent Sport Trac Adrenalin teaser accelerate the wave of momentum at SVT since the launch of the 2005 Ford GT supercar. SVT also now will develop non-SVT branded Ford Division performance vehicles – including heritage-based performance Mustangs in the spirit of the 2001 Bullitt GT and 2003 Mach 1 – as it becomes more directly integrated into Ford's mainstream product development process."
I'd LOVE to see what a Mach edition of the s197 would look like. Of course, I'd ultimately like a GT500, but I don't think my insurance would be too keen on the idea of a 23 year old with a heavy foot being behind the wheel of one of those.
2) Speaking of insurance, does anyone know what I can be expecting (ballpark) for insurance on this guy? I'm 23 with a clean driving record, but i live in San Diego (i know the info says SLO, but i'll be in SD by the time i own the mustang). anyone out there in a situation similar to mine that can give me an idea?
That's about all for now. I probably won't post too much. I mainly want to lurk in the shadows and learn all I can about this car before I get me own.
Thanks,
Mike