Centerpunch
Just a thought on the "no options".
I bought a full optioned white with blue. I could DEFINITELY live without the center speaker. The wheels are a toss up and think you have a good idea to buy them and have the spares. I do like the style of the upgrades more than the stock. I think the basic calipers would be fine.
I also wanted a no stripe. I was looking for a white amd found one on eBay (of course). The dealer turned down my offer, then called me after the auction to say OK (but, I had found the striped one already at a local dealer and was on my way to buy it when he called - Opps - sometimes you need to make the deal when the opportunity is there). All of my friends said buy the stipe, but I was unconvinced until I saw it with the blue and then it was a no brainer for me. Love at first sight.
I have to tell you, I am so glad I bought the stripe. Couple of reasons. First is that it does give some character to the car more that still invokes more of the heritage. It also helps take away some of the impact of just having the two big cooling vents on the hood - makes it all blend better. And I do admit, they do a very nice job doing them. But I think the biggest difference is that it sets it apart even more from the "other" supecars. When is the last time you saw a Ferrari or Lambo with a stripe. It is part of the "whole package" that makes the car what it is. When you see it coming, you definitely see it coming. This is not a car you are ever going to be incognito with, so why hide? It is also not about restrained luxuary and class - it is an in your face kick your ass car (sorry - hope I can say that) that is a thrill. Personally, I would have regretted the no stripe. Now the side stripe is another issue - if it just said GT, I think that would be fine, but Ford GT is a little over kill. Even though that is also on mine, I could very much live without it (but will leave it there because that is how it came).
Anyway, just an opinion. Obviously there are others who also prefer the no stripe, and you will be happy with either. Whatever you do, buy it. It is the car of a lifetime.
By the way. I like your site and was looking at it before I bought mine. Hope you keep up with the production info and other stuff. Eventually it would be nice to hve some kind of final tally of number, colors, etc.
