A new 2005 Ford GT owner....thanks for the site!


PeteK

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 18, 2014
2,267
Kalama, Free part of WA State
As the others have said, welcome to the best damn car forum in the world! There aren't many questions you won't be able to get answered here, but first learn to use the archives, or one of the internet search engines to look for answers someone else has already posted.

And drive the damn thing! I'm up to almost 60Kmi my 2005 red one, and several members are higher than that, including Jeff in Seattle who is near 150Kmi on his--it really is his daily driver. Not driving seems to increase the things that leak, stick, or go wrong, whereas those that get driven regularly have fewer problems. Jeff has only done regular service and replacement of wear and tear items in almost 150Kmi, so they are durable too. My car even still has its original battery!

And pay attention to Special K's warning about lots of power in a rear-wheel drive car. Learn how to handle it before you stomp on the loud pedal in a turn and swap ends. It's not as touchy as an old 911, but if you don't have the experience, it will bite you.
 
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soroush

Ford Gt Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 8, 2007
5,256
congrats and needless to say "you have chosen wisely" great car and forum, welcome.
 

tpraceman

THEE GT OWNER
Mark II Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Feb 20, 2006
2,835
Washington Michigan
Hope you find lots of good stuff here. Most unusual car attracting most unusual people (haha). Rare to see so many still own since new. Speaks volumes for the GT.

Welome.
Tom

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SYCO GT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Sep 9, 2006
4,974
California
Fun photos and welcome to the club! Glad you are enjoying right off the bat!
 

Ed Sims

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Apr 7, 2006
7,850
NorCal
Glad to have you a as a member blown-v8! This is a cool forum with a lot of nice people.

Ed
 

blown-v8

GT Owner
Aug 31, 2018
10
Columbus, Ohio
You're gonna have a hard time getting I and out of the car. Need to park the GT on the left. Welcome.

Thanks! The first time I parked it in the garage I learned that lesson. That photo was just to take a good shot of my early Mustang and the new GT! :)
 

blown-v8

GT Owner
Aug 31, 2018
10
Columbus, Ohio
Thanks for all the nice welcomes, feedback and information provided on this post! Much appreciated and thanks for making a new guy feel so at home!