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Time to say bye!

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Post by luix_luix » Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:07 pm

After almost 3 years of ownership it is time for my Zed and I to part ways. :(
I enoyed it so much and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

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It is a sad moment, but at the same time, I'm really excited on getting my hands on its successor. Estimated delivery date is about 4 to 5 weeks (I'm importing it, since it is not sold by Ford in Chile). :driving:

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It will be a completely different kind of beast that I'm sure will bring me lots of smiles, but the Zed will never be forgotten!

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Post by Smartbear » Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:49 pm

Things change luix, your new car looks a beast! Let us know how you get on with it :thumbsup:
What e89 parts are you selling? :thumbsup:
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Post by Chris_D » Wed Jan 04, 2017 5:55 pm

Outrageous! You'll be back in a zed, I guarantee it. When you realise how those things like a drink or two, you'll be back! :lol:
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Post by bmwaddict » Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:08 pm

Greetings fellow Chilean! My mum is from Chile, but I was born here (London/England)Where are you from? Santiago?
Great long open roads in Chile, you'll have lots of fun with that beast, I go every few years and have a blast on the Pan American highway! Viva Chile Mierda!
Chris_D wrote:Outrageous! You'll be back in a zed, I guarantee it. When you realise how those things like a drink or two, you'll be back!
Chris the price of fuel in Chile is dirt cheap, about 67p a litre for super unleaded!
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Post by Grumpyowl » Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:47 pm

Very nice but it needs to be blue and white :thumbsup:

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Post by Spikey » Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:49 pm

Very nice - bet you have lots of fun in that :thumbsup:

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Post by buzyg » Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:20 pm

Nice :thumbsup:
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Post by paulgs1000 » Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:37 pm

Interesting change - all the best with your new Ford :thumbsup:

Now, I like the white stripes hmmmmmm . . . .
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Post by firebobby » Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:56 pm

Wow, that looks mean, like it a lot :thumbsup:
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Post by luix_luix » Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:13 pm

Smartbear wrote:Things change luix, your new car looks a beast! Let us know how you get on with it :thumbsup:
What e89 parts are you selling? :thumbsup:
Rob
Thanks man! Unfortunately I'm not selling any parts. Everything is going to the new owner.
Chris_D wrote:Outrageous! You'll be back in a zed, I guarantee it. When you realise how those things like a drink or two, you'll be back! :lol:
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lol! :rofl: I get what you say. Fuel economy is jumping out of the window, but since I will be saving on insurance (in Chile it is actually more expensive to ensure the Zed than a Shelby, just because one is a Ford and the other one a BMW... go figure) I'll have some spare cash to burn extra fuel! :fuelfire:
bmwaddict wrote:Greetings fellow Chilean! My mum is from Chile, but I was born here (London/England)Where are you from? Santiago?
Great long open roads in Chile, you'll have lots of fun with that beast, I go every few years and have a blast on the Pan American highway! Viva Chile Mierda!
Chris_D wrote:Outrageous! You'll be back in a zed, I guarantee it. When you realise how those things like a drink or two, you'll be back!
Chris the price of fuel in Chile is dirt cheap, about 67p a litre for super unleaded!
Chi-Chi-Chi-Le-Le-Le! Viva Chile! I've been living in Santiago for over 7 years now, although I'm originally from Mexico City. I gotta admit that Chile is a lovely place and a great place to live, and after living more than half of my adult life here, you could say I'm one more Chilean :P

Send me a PM and we can keep in touch when you come over. I won't have the Zed, but we can make the Shelby roar a little bit!

And yes... fuel here is at a very good price. 93 octane gas is about a USD per liter, and it is actually the cheapest you can find (we have 95 and 97).
paulgs1000 wrote:Interesting change - all the best with your new Ford :thumbsup:

Now, I like the white stripes hmmmmmm . . . .
Interesting change indeed! As a car enthusiast I want to live as many driving experiences as I can, no matter how different. Actually, the big difference between these two cars is a plus for me! :driving:

This is gonna be my first V8 :evil:

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Post by Fishy Dave » Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:54 pm

luix_luix wrote: This is gonna be my first V8 :evil:
:thumbsup: I'm happy with the M, but my next car will be a V8 of some sort. I enjoyed the V6 Mustang, the V8 should be special, manual I presume? :)
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Post by luix_luix » Thu Jan 05, 2017 4:17 pm

Fishy Dave wrote: :thumbsup: I'm happy with the M, but my next car will be a V8 of some sort. I enjoyed the V6 Mustang, the V8 should be special, manual I presume? :)
Manual of course! :driving: Even if I wanted, the Shelby version is not available with an automatic transmission (at least up to now, there are rumours that for 2018 Ford could be adding an optional 7 speed DCT).

The shift pads on the Zed were awesome, but nothing like the old-school feeling of a clutch and stick (even when it is slower than current automatic transmissions).

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Post by Smartbear » Thu Jan 05, 2017 4:29 pm

luix_luix wrote:
Fishy Dave wrote: :thumbsup: I'm happy with the M, but my next car will be a V8 of some sort. I enjoyed the V6 Mustang, the V8 should be special, manual I presume? :)
Manual of course! :driving: Even if I wanted, the Shelby version is not available with an automatic transmission (at least up to now, there are rumours that for 2018 Ford could be adding an optional 7 speed DCT).

The shift pads on the Zed were awesome, but nothing like the old-school feeling of a clutch and stick (even when it is slower than current automatic transmissions).
That's the "thing" it's not about the speed per se, it's the involvement :wink:
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Post by luix_luix » Thu Jan 05, 2017 4:35 pm

Smartbear wrote: That's the "thing" it's not about the speed per se, it's the involvement :wink:
Rob
Oh! You are SO right! That's actually why the Mazda MX5 is considered such an excellent roadster!

In my case: Manual Transmission + 5.2L V8 Engine + 8200 rpm red line = lots of involvement! hehehe

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Post by bmwaddict » Thu Jan 05, 2017 5:34 pm

Should be a great driving experience with that combination! Manual all the way for me, despite modern autos being quicker, it's just not the same.
Enjoy your new car, and hopefully next time I come over we can meet up for a little drive!
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