Finally decided to take the plunge on a new SS650, but I can't find a base model/manual in our state--when will it be too late to order?

[MMM981]

Hello all
I've been on the 550 forum for 10 years since we pick up a manual Ecoboost--which has run like a clock--and after having driven the '25' GT base , my wife and I decided it was time to get one.
Unfortunately there are no manual base cars with the 301 pkg in Carbonized Grey locally and my dealer can find anyone to trade with him.
So, the only way forward would be to order the car we want which then raises the question of when the '25' MY build cycle will end.
From other threads is look like getting a build scheduled takes about 4 weeks and the another 4 weeks to get it built--does that sound right?
If so that's getting close to what the historic change over to the next MY might take place so my order might get kicked into the '26" MY with then the uncertainties of pricing and product changes.
Would appreciate thoughts on how to proceed as we get close to the end of the MY.
thanks

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[roadpilot]

Order it. It should easily get built as a 2025. If it doesnt and you don't want a 2026, don't buy it. Simple. Waiting to order won't help.

 

[Germansheperd]

Hello all
I've been on the 550 forum for 10 years since we pick up a manual Ecoboost--which has run like a clock--and after having driven the '25' GT base , my wife and I decided it was time to get one.
Unfortunately there are no manual base cars with the 301 pkg in Carbonized Grey locally and my dealer can find anyone to trade with him.
So, the only way forward would be to order the car we want which then raises the question of when the '25' MY build cycle will end.
From other threads is look like getting a build scheduled takes about 4 weeks and the another 4 weeks to get it built--does that sound right?
If so that's getting close to what the historic change over to the next MY might take place so my order might get kicked into the '26" MY with then the uncertainties of pricing and product changes.
Would appreciate thoughts on how to proceed as we get close to the end of the MY.
thanks

I know for a fact they are still taking orders and scheduling 25s this week. If you want one get your order in TODAY.

 

[Sofa King]

As the other guys said, order now. You could also try reaching out to a couple other dealers/expand your search area.

 

[TcarterGT2024]

I have a base GT 6 speed, make sure you get the active exhaust. You won’t be disappointed

 

[Deleted member 63380]

I heard someone's HeGoBoom went BOOM , and they slapped a new Coyote engine in it along with complete exhaust. Maybe a different intake instead of the double intakes are used. I'm facing the same dilemma with Little Wifey. She loves her car but needs more power, and I can't seem to find a supercharger for the S650 HeGoBoom. She has a top of the line Ecoboost PP fully loaded, including GT350 half shafts and wheel hop kit.

 

[RLE55]

I have a base GT 6 speed, make sure you get the active exhaust. You won’t be disappointed

are those tires base gt version??

 

[TcarterGT2024]

are those tires base gt version??

No Sir. Lowered on ford racing springs, continental extreme contact tires and 19” wheels

 

[chasers521]

I fyou order now your build date should hopefully be august

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

I heard someone's HeGoBoom went BOOM

Can you please explain 'HeGoBoom' to me. I've seen you say it multiple times now.

 

[GrabThatBlue]

Can you please explain 'HeGoBoom' to me. I've seen you say it multiple times now.

He just hates on the Ecoboost and uses this over and over again to prove the point that an Ecoboost is bad, slow, not reliable and all kinds of crap.

 

[Cz_Ziemniak]

OH.

Lmao, I see now, mkay

 

[RLE55]

No Sir. Lowered on ford racing springs, continental extreme contact tires and 19” wheels

hmm, must the angle of pic, rears look like 315's. Thx.

 

[Deleted member 63380]

Can you please explain 'HeGoBoom' to me. I've seen you say it multiple times now.

Elementary my dear. He goes boom. Never heard Hawaiian Pidgin? Had Hawaiian friends who tak like dat.

 

[Deleted member 63380]

Elementary my dear. He goes boom. Never heard Hawaiian Pidgin? Had Hawaiian friends who tak like dat.

Oh, silly me. We call Ecoboosts Ecobooms. I use also Ecoblastsor HeGoBooms. In the S550 6 speed Ecoboosts you'd be going about 90 and downshift for more RPMs and BOOM! Went the engine. This may be why 6 speed, was discontinued for the Ecoboost S650s. And the Performance Package 3.55 Axle was discontinued for the 2024 Ecoboost line. We poke fun at them, but they're a kick ass little 4 banger nevertheless.

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