# Oh my God, I LOVE this car. **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 20, 2006, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461 "2006-09-20T19:19:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/1 "2006-09-20T19:19:48Z")
> **[Ford Performance](https://performance.ford.com/)** > > The official site of Ford Performance. Is it totally stupid to buy a $50,000 car? It is, isn’t it? This would be rediculous. It gets terrible gas milage. It would be crappy on snow and ice. But I LOOOOVE. I want it! NOW! GAH - I LOVE IT! Would anyone like to buy me this car? ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/2 "2006-09-20T20:19:20Z")
Well if you are going to run away, you could do it much faster in this baby. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/3 "2006-09-20T20:22:38Z")
[QUOTE=Zebra] Well if you are going to run away, you could do it much faster in this baby. [/QUOTE] No doubt about it. But I think I might have a bit more trouble in Mexico with this car than I would with the '66 Chevelle that I was planning on. But it’s so nice - did you check out the engine specs? GAH! I WANT IT! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/4 "2006-09-20T20:26:16Z")
While my true love will always be an Aston-Martin Vanquish, right now I have my eyes set on this baby: [http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/murcielago.asp](http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/murcielago.asp) Which is just as much of a waste. But oh so sweeeeeet. Retails at $279,900 though. ---
**Author:** ![Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/5 "2006-09-20T20:40:29Z")
Here is more on the shelby mustang [http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/Ford/2007/Shelby\_GT500/](http://www.fast-autos.net/vehicles/Ford/2007/Shelby_GT500/) it’s still only a Ford though 😉 Check out this little electric car [http://www.teslamotors.com/performance/performance.php](http://www.teslamotors.com/performance/performance.php) for an alternative. ---
**Author:** ![Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cabin_fever_1/32/2908_2.png) [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/6 "2006-09-20T20:42:43Z")
[QUOTE=alice\_in\_wonderland] > **[Ford Racing - Motorsports, Racing, Performance Vehicles](https://www.fordracing.com/)** > > Get more performance. Explore racing events, motorsports, performance vehicles and stories on drag racing, rally racing and more with Ford Racing. Is it totally stupid to buy a $50,000 car? It is, isn’t it? [..] Would anyone like to buy me this car? [/QUOTE] So…how ya doing? 🆒 Yes have someone buy it for you, then take another 50 grand and have it [kicked up a notch or two](http://www.roushperf.com/) . Hehe… ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/7 "2006-09-20T20:46:37Z")
[QUOTE=alice\_in\_wonderland] But I LOOOOVE. I want it! NOW! GAH - I LOVE IT! Would anyone like to buy me this car? [/QUOTE] Expensive to buy, but why not just [rent](https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/byr/index.jsp?targetPage=vehicleGuideDetailView.jsp&leftNavUserSelection=globNav_3_2_1) one for a couple days? ---
**Author:** ![FormerMarineGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/65b543/32.png) [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/8 "2006-09-20T21:04:04Z")
**[http://www.svt.ford.com/](http://www.svt.ford.com/)** An absolutely beautiful car, without a doubt. \*\*Is it totally stupid to buy a $50,000 car? \*\* It depends how much money you have in your bank account. For some people $50000 is the same as $100 to others. I have seen people buy a $100,000 car for cash, trade it in two weeks later for a $25,000 loss, and buy a $150,000 car. **It is, isn’t it?** All personal opinion. \*\*This would be rediculous. \*\* Ridiculous. \*\*It gets terrible gas milage. \*\* If one is worried about gas mileage, they probably would not buy a car that is higher in price. **But I LOOOOVE. I want it! NOW!** Give it time, they will be on the used car market a few years from now for half the MSRP. Would anyone like to buy me this car? ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/9 "2006-09-20T21:27:09Z")
Shelby concept car. Yeah, baby. [http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2005-Ford-Shelby-GR1-Concept-Aluminum-Body.htm](http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2005-Ford-Shelby-GR1-Concept-Aluminum-Body.htm) ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/10 "2006-09-20T21:30:23Z")
I saw that car run a track at SEMA. It just SOUNDS cool. Sounds cool in the commercial, too. Buy one. Buy two. Everyone buy one! Will keep my dad’s pension nice and healthy 🙂 (If anyone really DOES want one - I can getcha the X-Plan, ya know…) ---
**Author:** ![akira5822](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@akira5822](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/akira5822)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/11 "2006-09-20T21:30:22Z")
MMMMMMMM A Ford??? Beauty is temporary…unreliable is forever ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cabin_fever_1/32/2908_2.png) [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/12 "2006-09-20T21:32:07Z")
[QUOTE=Robot Arm] Expensive to buy, but why not just [rent](https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/byr/index.jsp?targetPage=vehicleGuideDetailView.jsp&leftNavUserSelection=globNav_3_2_1) one for a couple days? [/QUOTE] Here’s some more [info on renting a Shelbly Cobra Mustang](http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=23095) I think Im going to call the huge Hertz “Palace” over at IAH. If I could get one for a week, I would make every effort to make several road trips into a week-long event. 😛 If I’m back before I left, please leave me a note… ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/13 "2006-09-20T21:34:20Z")
The biggest pisser is that I can’t even get it in Canada - I’d have to go accross the boarder and then pay more duty on it. Regarding the price, I’d be able to afford it (at least in a little while), but the question is do I want to. It’s SOOO over the top. I donated my old car to charity in a bid to consume less. Buying this car would be absurd. But I LOOOOVE it. Reading about it actually makes my mouth water. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/14 "2006-09-20T21:35:24Z")
BTW - for those dissing the Ford - hey, I’m not a big fan of Ford either, but if you’re going to buy a muscle car you kind of have to go North American, IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![FormerMarineGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/65b543/32.png) [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/15 "2006-09-20T21:48:11Z")
[QUOTE=ZipperJJ] (If anyone really DOES want one - I can getcha the X-Plan, ya know…) [/QUOTE] I have a slight feeling Ford will not be offering the X plan on these vehicles. They usually only allow A-D-X plans are cars they tend to have a good amount of. They will be commanding over sticker for the pride of saying you have one of these. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2006, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/16 "2006-09-20T21:56:02Z")
[QUOTE=FormerMarineGuy] I have a slight feeling Ford will not be offering the X plan on these vehicles. They usually only allow A-D-X plans are cars they tend to have a good amount of. They will be commanding over sticker for the pride of saying you have one of these. [/QUOTE] Heh - it always cracks me up when Dodge is having some sort of promotion or sale and they flash the Viper on screen and basically say “Don’t even think it for a second, Bucko.” 😃 ---
**Author:** ![King\_Friday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@King\_Friday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Friday)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2006, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/17 "2006-09-21T01:09:02Z")
Found On Road Dead ---
**Author:** ![King\_Friday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@King\_Friday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Friday)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2006, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/18 "2006-09-21T01:12:32Z")
Just wait for the new [Dodge Challenger](http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/naias_2006/0601_dodge_challenger_concept/) . ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2006, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/19 "2006-09-21T01:21:50Z")
You could look at it and it would make you happy. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Pork\_Rind](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pork_rind/32/111_2.png) [@Pork\_Rind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pork_Rind)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2006, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461/20 "2006-09-21T02:47:17Z")
4000 pounds?!?! Did they make it out of lead? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-i-love-this-car/373461.md?page=2)