2007 GT models with hood scoops and Solara opinions.

The 2007 GT appearance package features bright rolled exhaust tips, an
engine cover with a Pony emblem and a hood scoop.

A drag enhancement for teens.


On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 09:08:18 -0500, "Grover C. McCoury III"
> wrote:
>Is this a functional hood scoop or merely a drag enhancement device?
>
>Yet another $.02 worth from a proud owner of a 1970 Mach 1 featuring a
>Shaker hood scoop @ http://community.webshots.com/album/18644819fHAehGJAjt
>
> wrote in message
oups.com...
>>I drove by a dealer this week and saw a few 2007 model GTs with nice
>> hood scoops. The Ford web site shows 2007 GTs with plain hoods. Does
>> anyone know if this is an option or is there some sort of new model
>> that offers this? To me, the fake hood scoops makes a big difference
>> (for some reason). The only pic I found on the web was California
>> Special edition that had this. Is this the model I'm seeing on the
>> lots?
>

Love the mustang wicked car what do you think of the new models compared to
the old GT's?




> wrote in message
ups.com...
>I drove by a dealer this week and saw a few 2007 model GTs with nice
> hood scoops. The Ford web site shows 2007 GTs with plain hoods. Does
> anyone know if this is an option or is there some sort of new model
> that offers this? To me, the fake hood scoops makes a big difference
> (for some reason). The only pic I found on the web was California
> Special edition that had this. Is this the model I'm seeing on the
> lots?
> As a separate question, I tested a new Solara SLE convertible today as
> a possible replacement for my 2000 GT 'vert. The ride was a bit too
> smooth and I felt like a total homo driving it. Anyone has any
> experience with Solaras? Same price as new GT with more leg room but
> like I said, homo looking IMHO.
>
> Thanks
> Ron
>

> wrote in message
ups.com...
>I drove by a dealer this week and saw a few 2007 model GTs with nice
> hood scoops. The Ford web site shows 2007 GTs with plain hoods. Does
> anyone know if this is an option or is there some sort of new model
> that offers this? To me, the fake hood scoops makes a big difference
> (for some reason). The only pic I found on the web was California
> Special edition that had this. Is this the model I'm seeing on the
> lots?
> As a separate question, I tested a new Solara SLE convertible today as
> a possible replacement for my 2000 GT 'vert. The ride was a bit too
> smooth and I felt like a total homo driving it. Anyone has any
> experience with Solaras? Same price as new GT with more leg room but
> like I said, homo looking IMHO.
>
> Thanks
> Ron
>

I got a new GT a couple of weeks ago. I just fell in love with the Vista
Blue. Didn't even notice the GT Appearance package until the next day. I
do have to agree the hood scoop SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like something out
of a J.C. Whitney catalog

> wrote in message
ps.com...
> Just to clarify: The hood scoop is *not* on all 2007 GTs (thank god).
> It's available only when you order the GT California Special Package
> (which is butt-ugly) or the GT Appearance Package. I'm planning to buy
> an '07 GT and had to revert to buying a Mustang brochure on eBay
> because none of my local dealerships have any. The brochure clarifies
> the hood scoop issue.
>
> John E.
>