I want an early S-197 so very badly. 

"19JRC99" (19jrc99) 05/13/2018 at 14:00 • Filed to: None

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That is all.

*cue Burnout 3 soundtrack*

lone_liberal > 19JRC99 05/13/2018 at 14:30

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I had an ‘05 GT. It was one of the first S197s in my city and got a lot of attention for a while which was not great for an introvert like me. Still, it was a lot of fun.

ranwhenparked > 19JRC99 05/13/2018 at 14:44

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They were a very clean design, still looks fresh.

Plus, they came in some great colors:

Stephenson Valve Gear > 19JRC99 05/13/2018 at 15:04

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I had this ‘06 4.0 V6 w/ 5 speed manual... I still love the way it looks (looked?). If this would have been a perfect world, I would have kept it when I got my ‘14 3.7 V6 PP instead of trading it in. However, like I’ve said before, the ‘14 was arguably a better car in every way, except I preferred the styling of the ‘06. The ‘14 has since been traded for a ‘17 GT, and once again it is arguably a better car in every way.

Still, I would love to have another ‘06 like this one... but a Coyote swap would be a hoot...

boxrocket > 19JRC99 05/13/2018 at 15:32

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If you can find one with the padding above the door armrests 100% intact, go for it (if it checks out otherwise).

19JRC99 > boxrocket 05/13/2018 at 15:36

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I can’t afford one, plus I have nowhere to keep it. But it’s nice to dream.

JeepJeremy > 19JRC99 05/13/2018 at 17:36

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That one pictured is perfect! That’d be a rad car to have!

19JRC99 > JeepJeremy 05/13/2018 at 20:08

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I was 5 years old in fall 2004, I’ve wanted one ever since.

JeepJeremy > 19JRC99 05/13/2018 at 22:42

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Holy shit

I was 23

Gerry197 > boxrocket 07/22/2018 at 20:48

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Mine came lose, but a good upholstery shop can fix for a few bucks and an hour.

Gerry197 > 19JRC99 07/22/2018 at 20:54

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I really miss my S197, it was a 2005 GT Convertible. Only problem  was it was an automatic, but sometimes used car buyers can’t be too picky, but if I had to do it again, I would have looked longer for a manual.

My car before that was a VW Jetta S, and I can tell you the character and smile factor was night and day. I still remember driving that thing home from the dealer, with the top down and the burble of that V8 in my ears. Oh man the happiness, probably more enjoyable than any other car I’ve taken home for the first time.

My car however was not without issues, it originally belonged to the wife of the dealership owner, so I suspect it was driven hard and put away wet. It was the first year of the convertible S197, so the chassis flex was more than later years, the hood shook above 60 mph, and putting gas was a pain in the ass, I had to put the pump in upside down so it didn’t click off prematurely. I noticed my Brother’s 2007 had none of these issues, rock solid.

However, I still remember cruising with the top down at night, sound of that V8 and exhaust, cool wind open riding, man, got to get me another one!  Probably recommend a 2007 or newer, you can pick up decent coupes for $5700 or so. 

Gerry197 > 19JRC99 07/22/2018 at 21:11

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Here was mine