May 2006 COTM: 2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited

The Car of the Month for May 2006 belongs to KJ Jones from Reseda, California. He is known as KJ Jones in the forums. He bought the car from Galpin Lincoln Mercury (Nick White) in North Hills, CA.

To view all the photos of hisFord Five Hundred, check out his photo gallery.

From KJ:

Car Trim Level:

2005 Ford Five Hundred Limted

Modifications:

We had a billet grille installed by the dealership prior to taking delivery of the car on December 31st, 2004, as we wanted to have this brand-new Ford model at the absolute start of 2005. The car is basically stock otherwise, with the exception of tinted glass, Redline stainless, gas-charged hood struts (removed stock hood prop rod), a voice-command/audio (no screen)navigation system and LoJack. We also had vanity plates made for our Five Hundred, that read: "Y2K5500" ("two-thousand-five, five-hundred").

Planned Modifications:

I go back and forth over the idea of having one of the subtle decklid spoilers (not a wing, just the tasteful spoiler that I've seen on some cars) installed, and I would like to lower the car just a bit, if an AWD-compliant lowering system is ever developed. Of course, the car could use just a little more "ooomph," so a K&N or other cold-air induction system may be added in the future.

Other Fords Owned:

We also own a 2002 Mustang GT w/ProCharger P-1SC supercharger (383 RWHP/375 lb-ft RWTQ...wife's daily driven car), a 1995 F-350 crew cab Power Stroke dually w/BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, a 1990 Mustang LX, a 1986 Mustang T-top coupe, and a 1973 factory V8-powered Maverick

Other Comments:

Thanks for the opportunity to spotlight our Five Hundred! We love the car and plan on keeping it in the family long after the final payment has been made.