mach14604

Can't you just order a GT500 from the factory and not pay th ADM? Technically that should be your car and never actually go into dealers hands.

I was told when ordering my truck in November that two tone paint was holding up the production on some trucks because of the fire in the paint shop at KTP. I have a 2008 Dark Pearl Blue FX4 with no two tone. At the time I kind of second guessed myself because I saw alot of FX4's online with the DSG two tone. But now that I have the truck without it I reallly like it and am glad I did not order it with the two tone paint. The wheel accents on the truck will still be DSG and I really think that makes the truck.

Go with the X-plan it is worth the savings. Make sure you get the rebates if there are any out there. I got a $42000 truck for $34,000 because of rebate and X-plan. This was in December.

I have the 4.10 LS with the limited slip and a V-10 2008 F-250 Supercab 4x4 8 foot bed. I tow a landscape trailer and a car hauler at times. I think the 4.10 is way more than enough gear right now. 4.30 I think is way too high. I had a V-10 with 3.73 and it was just not in the right spot when towing. I think the 4.10 is the best gear option but the thing i do not like is the rpm that the truck runs at in high gear towing nothing. I run at almost 2500 rpm's. I kick down a little with the bigger trailer behind me and am hoping to take the rpm down alittle with bigger tires soon. A word to the wise dont get the Continetial tires if driving in snow or mud I have almost gotten stuck twice. Get the heavier springs and camper package. The dealer told me they order most of their trucks with the option. Its a piece of mind. I think even with the springs and camper package it rides beeter than my 2002 F-250.

In my opinion both are great cars. I have a 2004 MACH1 and have studied, drove and own many Mustnags in my short time. It is a tough call and I am disappointed in Ford and the Dealerships because of the mark ups on things but I can also see where the Company is hurting for money and needs the extra cost if people will pay for it. I am always looking for a new Mustang but for some reason I can not let my MACH go. It is a tough call between these two cars but I still think I would take the Bullitt and have considered selling my MACH for one. The Shelby GT is nice. The fact that the car actually goes to the Shelby Headquarters in Las Vegas is a throw back to generations of Shelbys gone by. But the fact that car stickers for like ten grand over what the base Mustang GT is selling for is a big turn off. I know that I can buy most of the stuff from Ford Aftermarket and not even be close to that price tag. And to boot dealers are still marking up those cars which is stupid as in my area alone there are at least 4 2007 Shelby still sitting on dealers lots and it has been close to a year for some. Only one or two has actually still lowered there prices and it still does not make enough of a difference to buy one. Basically you are paying for a name and a heritage. Will the car gain in value over the years? Only time will tell. If you think about it the reason the older Shelbys are going for the price they are today is because there are so few left. But two model year runs with very little changes except for color on new Shelby GT's and the "larger" numbers produced in my opinion is not going to hold the value as well as the older Shelby's. Now the California Orange cars may have some slight advantage and if I could get my hands on one without paying a huge mark up I may consider that car and then it may be a draw for me on the two cars. As I think the production numbers will be very low on that Orange model. If you were to buy a Shelby I would go with a GT500 the numbers on certian optioned cars and combonations is worth it and I think these will hold there values better. An even better investment and drive I think is the 2003/2004 Cobra. (Read Iron Fist Lead Foot and you will know why I say this) The Bullitt though is worth the money it is what I consider a better car than the Shelby for performance, model and heritage and it is only a limited 1 year model production run. The 2001 one cars are still holding values pretty well if they are well kept. You get alot of exclusivity offered by Ford without the price tag.

What is the biggest tire I can fit on a 2008 Super Duty with FX4 package and Super Cab with a 18 inch rim stock. Or if I go with a leveling kit or a 2.5 or 2.0 inch spring hanger what can I fit on? I dont want the tire to rub.

I just ordered my truck this past week. The pto is suppose to be a no cost option. The dealer told me that they order most trucks with the camper package. Your right the snow plow package will take the springs away from the camper package. But the camper package will come with heavery rear springs and a stabilizer pacakge. I was in question with the camper package and the stabilizer pacakage when I ordered mine but chose the camper pacakge because it gave you more. I tow a car hauler and a landscape trailer and I do not want the rear to sag at all so i think the rear springs will help.

I order a new 08 Super Duty on Monday Nov. 12 is there anyway I can track its progess from home? Will I have my truck built before the end of the year? Is there anyway I can move my build along faster?