gpearl
05-19-2015, 10:38 PM
The positives:
When I first saw the car at the dealer after Reliable dropped it off, I was amazed. The most beautiful car I've ever seen. Every time I look at it I feel lucky to own it. Also, gunmetal pearl is going to be so much easier than black to care for. Very happy with this choice.
The fit and finish is first class. I've had 6 corvettes, a Porsche 911 and a BMW M car, and this puts them all to shame.
The electronic and performance gadgets are amazing. Can't think of anything i would really want that the car doesn't have. The back up camera is essential. I have the power seats which come with the GT. I have to have them all the way down and all the way back, so not really much of an advantage compared to the manuals.
The steering and braking are absolutely phenomenal. This is a nicely dressed race car. I'm busy but really hope to get to the track a few times over the summer.
Unending grip, and minimal tread noise (drowned out by the engine anyway). You definitely notice tramlining.
Fairly generous cargo space considering. I need to be able to put a hockey bag in, no problem.
The torque and exhaust note are intoxicating.
I love the thick steering wheel.
My arthritic left knee loves the clutch effort, especially compared to my Shelby. I'm assuming it's hydraulic.
The seats are so comfortable and supportive. The cockpit feel is like nothing I've ever sat in.
The AC is typical powerful and American. The car could be a meat locker if you maxed it out.
The negatives:
I need the seat lowering kit. I have to crane my head down to see when the light is turning green, and I'm only 6'1".
Ingress/egress- I'm not 20 anymore. Thank god for the covers over the exhaust tip, or I'd need a skin graft.
I can't get the Homelink to work. It's not me. I've been able to program every other car I've had, and my wife's cars as well. Frustrating considering egress, I don't want to have to get out this car any more than I absolutely have to.
The footwell is crowded. Today I clutched in and caught a bit of the brake pedal. Not good.
I know I'm going to get flamed for saying this, but the stereo is crap. When I try and turn it loud enough to hear it over the exhaust my ears aren't happy. It's tinny and flat. I'll fix that next week when my aftermarket system goes in.
Can't wait for the summer.
When I first saw the car at the dealer after Reliable dropped it off, I was amazed. The most beautiful car I've ever seen. Every time I look at it I feel lucky to own it. Also, gunmetal pearl is going to be so much easier than black to care for. Very happy with this choice.
The fit and finish is first class. I've had 6 corvettes, a Porsche 911 and a BMW M car, and this puts them all to shame.
The electronic and performance gadgets are amazing. Can't think of anything i would really want that the car doesn't have. The back up camera is essential. I have the power seats which come with the GT. I have to have them all the way down and all the way back, so not really much of an advantage compared to the manuals.
The steering and braking are absolutely phenomenal. This is a nicely dressed race car. I'm busy but really hope to get to the track a few times over the summer.
Unending grip, and minimal tread noise (drowned out by the engine anyway). You definitely notice tramlining.
Fairly generous cargo space considering. I need to be able to put a hockey bag in, no problem.
The torque and exhaust note are intoxicating.
I love the thick steering wheel.
My arthritic left knee loves the clutch effort, especially compared to my Shelby. I'm assuming it's hydraulic.
The seats are so comfortable and supportive. The cockpit feel is like nothing I've ever sat in.
The AC is typical powerful and American. The car could be a meat locker if you maxed it out.
The negatives:
I need the seat lowering kit. I have to crane my head down to see when the light is turning green, and I'm only 6'1".
Ingress/egress- I'm not 20 anymore. Thank god for the covers over the exhaust tip, or I'd need a skin graft.
I can't get the Homelink to work. It's not me. I've been able to program every other car I've had, and my wife's cars as well. Frustrating considering egress, I don't want to have to get out this car any more than I absolutely have to.
The footwell is crowded. Today I clutched in and caught a bit of the brake pedal. Not good.
I know I'm going to get flamed for saying this, but the stereo is crap. When I try and turn it loud enough to hear it over the exhaust my ears aren't happy. It's tinny and flat. I'll fix that next week when my aftermarket system goes in.
Can't wait for the summer.