Hi from Northern VA

[J-Will]

I just put in a factory order for a 2014 SHO non-PP in Deep Impact Blue.  I hesitated over which package to get, but for the money I think the driver assist package offers more- to me rotors, gears and springs can be changed out too easily so that only left the steering upgrade with any true value to the performance package; and I live outside DC so parallel parking is a necessity.  The dealership is telling me about 7 weeks (holidays may slide that back some).  It was between this, and the Chevy SS... The Taurus is a better vehicle, Ford has really impressed me lately.  Previously a GM guy, my driveway will soon be all Ford's: 2013 Escape Titanium (fiancee's), 95 Mustang GT vert, and the SHO when it gets here.

So now I'm on here scoping out what I need to do to make it better

[EcoPowerParts]

Hi, welcome and thanks for joining. Looks like you'll be having fun around the new years with your new toy.

[DJE624]

Welcome and Congratulations!

[SHOdded]

Welcome & congratulations!  4DR's right, a very happy New Year heading your way   DIB is one sweet color too!  Post some pics of your rides, would love to see them.

[Shonuff1140]

Welcome to the forum! If the new SS had AWD I would have to have it.

[BiGMaC]

 

Glad to have you here!

I had the same thought process on packages when I bought my '13 SHO.  The community will definitely have want you're looking for... Enjoy the new ride! 

[Ryan327]

I just put in a factory order for a 2014 SHO non-PP in Deep Impact Blue.  I hesitated over which package to get, but for the money I think the driver assist package offers more- to me rotors, gears and springs can be changed out too easily so that only left the steering upgrade with any true value to the performance package; and I live outside DC so parallel parking is a necessity.  The dealership is telling me about 7 weeks (holidays may slide that back some).  It was between this, and the Chevy SS... The Taurus is a better vehicle, Ford has really impressed me lately.  Previously a GM guy, my driveway will soon be all Ford's: 2013 Escape Titanium (fiancee's), 95 Mustang GT vert, and the SHO when it gets here.

So now I'm on here scoping out what I need to do to make it better

Welcome neighbor.  I would love to check out a SHO, so when you pick it up let me know and we can try and meet up!  Starting to see more and more sports in this area, but haven't seen any SHO's

[J-Will]

Thanks all- cant wait to actually utilize the store here for some parts... you're right, early Jan cant get here soon enough 

I just put in a factory order for a 2014 SHO non-PP in Deep Impact Blue.  I hesitated over which package to get, but for the money I think the driver assist package offers more- to me rotors, gears and springs can be changed out too easily so that only left the steering upgrade with any true value to the performance package; and I live outside DC so parallel parking is a necessity.  The dealership is telling me about 7 weeks (holidays may slide that back some).  It was between this, and the Chevy SS... The Taurus is a better vehicle, Ford has really impressed me lately.  Previously a GM guy, my driveway will soon be all Ford's: 2013 Escape Titanium (fiancee's), 95 Mustang GT vert, and the SHO when it gets here.

So now I'm on here scoping out what I need to do to make it better

Welcome neighbor.  I would love to check out a SHO, so when you pick it up let me know and we can try and meet up!  Starting to see more and more sports in this area, but haven't seen any SHO's

Thanks man, picked it up from Cowel's in Woodbridge.

[J-Will]

Cant wait to detail the new car with some Adam's products.  The slight metallic in the DIB should really come to life after I get my hands on it for a nice weekend. 

[Ryan327]

I got my sport from them as well!  They have great pricing, especially if you go through the internet sales guy Ray Bennett.

[SHOdded]

Cant wait to detail the new car with some Adam's products.  The slight metallic in the DIB should really come to life after I get my hands on it for a nice weekend. 

Just make sure you insist on the dealer not prepping the car for delivery when it comes in.  Dealer prep is where the nightmares start for the owner.

[BiGMaC]

Cant wait to detail the new car with some Adam's products.  The slight metallic in the DIB should really come to life after I get my hands on it for a nice weekend. 

Like SHOdded said... don't let them prep it... not even a wash and dry.  I just spent 4 figures for a paint correction on a brand new SHO... all amazing dealer caused paint damage.  I put the 2 day process with before and after pics in another thread found here: http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1496.msg17656#msg17656

[Ryan327]

I didn't ask them about all that, but they did respect my wishes at Cowles.  I asked that they dont' put on any dealer badging and when I picked it up he even pointed out that they didn't put the sticker or plate frame on so I was happy.

Wasn't happy that I've blown off two hoses since getting it....after my NEW car was picked up with ~60 miles on it after it went through random quality testing by ford.

[SHOdded]

Not much consolation, but better hoses than oil seals?   :-

[BiGMaC]

I haven't had any failures to date, but the car had almost 1400 unexplained miles when I took delivery... so they probably had repaired any failed new parts.