New owner, first drive…
WOW! Talk about exceeding expectations. What a car. It even looks better in the flesh, but most of you already know this. I’m late to the party I know – but I refused to be held hostage by greedy dealers with premium pricing.
My GT Heritage was delivered at 6:30 last evening. Greg Murray, of Murray’s Ford in De Bois, PA. delivered it personally. Trailerd it 12 hours to my house in South Carolina. A true gentleman. He and his fiancé even took us out for dinner! A real car guy, too!
I’d only ever seen a GT in a crowded dealership. Never in a driveway or on the street. The car is BIG! Very big, when parked next to my ‘66 Mini Cooper! After trying it on, I couldn’t believe the “fit”. Someone spent a lot of time figuring out seating and ergonomics. Must have been short like me! 5’ 7-1/2 ”. It is as good as my custom fit in my vintage race Porsche, which we spent a long time getting right. Maybe I got lucky. Visibility is going to be an issue …any driving cues from guys with lots of seat time?
My first drive around the neighborhood was fantastic. With my long time girlfriend by my side (no necking in this car, that’s for sure) we were like a couple of teenagers. The burble of the exhaust, the crisp steering, the unbelievable brakes! . I didn’t get out of 3rd or exceed 3,000 rpm. Everything is as advertised. Actually, beyond anything I had imagined. Thanks Team FORD! It sure gets a lot of attention. Every second kid had a cell phone out and taking pictures! Even from moving cars. I’m looking forward to the experience of GT ownership and can’t wait to get it to the track! After a suitable break in of course. Gotta run…I’ve got to get milk… :wink
Gordo.
WOW! Talk about exceeding expectations. What a car. It even looks better in the flesh, but most of you already know this. I’m late to the party I know – but I refused to be held hostage by greedy dealers with premium pricing.
My GT Heritage was delivered at 6:30 last evening. Greg Murray, of Murray’s Ford in De Bois, PA. delivered it personally. Trailerd it 12 hours to my house in South Carolina. A true gentleman. He and his fiancé even took us out for dinner! A real car guy, too!
I’d only ever seen a GT in a crowded dealership. Never in a driveway or on the street. The car is BIG! Very big, when parked next to my ‘66 Mini Cooper! After trying it on, I couldn’t believe the “fit”. Someone spent a lot of time figuring out seating and ergonomics. Must have been short like me! 5’ 7-1/2 ”. It is as good as my custom fit in my vintage race Porsche, which we spent a long time getting right. Maybe I got lucky. Visibility is going to be an issue …any driving cues from guys with lots of seat time?
My first drive around the neighborhood was fantastic. With my long time girlfriend by my side (no necking in this car, that’s for sure) we were like a couple of teenagers. The burble of the exhaust, the crisp steering, the unbelievable brakes! . I didn’t get out of 3rd or exceed 3,000 rpm. Everything is as advertised. Actually, beyond anything I had imagined. Thanks Team FORD! It sure gets a lot of attention. Every second kid had a cell phone out and taking pictures! Even from moving cars. I’m looking forward to the experience of GT ownership and can’t wait to get it to the track! After a suitable break in of course. Gotta run…I’ve got to get milk… :wink
Gordo.
