I know the wait is the worst...You understand the wait for the build, but once it is built and shipped that seems to go very slow. Mine was shipped the week of 06-11-12 and due 06-14-12...but never got there until 06-27-12. Longest week or two in a long time. It would have been better not to know nothing until I get a call from the dealer.
I also agree that the new front, and stripe kits looks much better this year than last. I was in the market last year but could not stomach the 5 to 10K over list. Glade it worked out like it did, I have a better looking car, with more features and a nicer front and rear valance, for much less money. On the track key...I know most think they would only use it, but you don't just insert it and go, the car first tells you, it has detected a Track key, you have to respond by hitting OK, then is reminds you this is only for Track Conditions, and you have to respond again. Not that that is so bad, but enough to make the more sensible half of your brain think twice about running around in this mode. These cars were not designed or bought for fuel economy, but still...it's on everyone's mind non days.
I will say that I was very surprised at just how compliant the ride is. I, like the rest of you, read all the articles I could on the Boss, and several made comments that they might find the car to firm for everyday driving, while others had no problems with the ride. I also, had Never before even sat in a new mustang, meaning anything newer then 2004, not even at the dealership. Our local dealer can never get one in, and when they do it's gone the next day. So, I just took a chance that the seats. ride and car would be smooth enough for everyday driving. It is....I fact I still cannot get over how quite, smooth and easy it is to drive. The Recaro seats are the most comfortable seat I have ever had the pleasure to seat in. Something I was not originally going to order, I simply did the math, and came to the conclusion that for 1995.00 you get 3000.00 worth of seats and a 1250.00 diff, you don't have to be that smart to see the value....and I'm glad I did. The rear end diff is very. very smooth. There is no jerking at slow tight corner speed and it grabs right now, nothing like the Detroit Lockers I'm use to or spools. While I have only about 80 miles on it now, so far it is very impressive. The engine seems more than enough, as I have not taken it past 5000RPM, due to break in , but I do not see me SC this car. It has plenty of power, and very, very useful. I can run around in traffic or in-town in 5th gear with no problems or lugging the engine, even with only 500 RPM's it picks right up and goes. The shifter is a little stiff, but very precious, and I suspect that with use it will wear in and shift better. The new hill holder is also a very nice surprise. It kicks in on its own and works great! You know I was second guessing myself about the Boss, I thought I was not going to like it as much as I do, mainly because of ride issues, but also because it did not come with the electronics package or navigation. But I found I prefer the simplicity of the dash and its controls. It's a old school feel, but modern also. If I want to turn up or down the radio, I simply turn the knob, no hunting for the screen and app that controls that function, or use the steering wheel controller. Navigation might have been nice, but not if I had to have the rest of the system....It allows you to enjoy the drive more, not having all the distractions...I think so anyway.
Enjoy your new Got A Have It Green Boss, it will get there and you'll probably love it like do mine. They are attention getters, something I am not at all use to. My cars generally fly under the radar, but a Boss in any color is like having a target on your back. Another reason I got the protection package my deal sells, they seal the paint, seats carpet and under coat the car. It comes with a 5 year warranty, that will cover eggs, paint, key scratches, door dings, rocks and paint remover. Just some of the items I've had to deal with when I drove around in a new car or truck before. Yes I have insurance, but this covers the deductable plus any damages for big problems and they take care of the small items so I don't have to involve the insurance company and avoid higher premiums. Something else I was very impressed with, my insurance for 6 months is 425.00, full coverage with a 2 million dollar top….pretty reasonable, only 100.00 more than my Subaru and about 80.00 more than the Ram 3500!