AFBLUE Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 With the additional incentives available now ($1K rebate, $1K military) + 3.9% financing now available on the 08 Shelby GT, and the fact that I'm selling my house in Nebraska in 10 days, my financial situation is looking brighter. Still wasn't seriously considering the Whipple Supercharger option at SAI until Michael Morris said he could finance that as part of the car financing (I'm going with the 3.9%/36 mos). All of a sudden it has become almost doable. Still not sold on the idea because I think I'd be happy with 319 hp. I'm not buying the car to race, so it's not really that important to me. But still it would be pretty cool and would obviously make the car more unique. I'll talk with the SAI folks about it when I'm out there on Friday. I've previously considered the S/C option with Tasca. Wonder if I would get it done faster if I took delivery of the car and had Tasca do it instead of SAI. Only drawback to that is that I wouldn't be able to finance it. Just thinking out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatirider2 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Ready, fire, aim! Do it now and think about it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoShelbyGT Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 All I can tell you is that after Don Beson, who did the first museum pickup and has car #56, took a ride in an SC car, he said "I should have waited and had this done." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Ready, fire aim! Do it now and think about it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 If you can, DO! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Mark that is awesome news about the sale of the house. I idnt realize you guys had it sold finally. If it were me Id do the S/C at SAI right now, if you are going to do it. But if you are going to do it I would also do the large brakes, which as you know will mean 20" wheels and tires. So now you are up to about 13K. So that is alot more $$. Now you seriously have to ask yourself if the S/C is worth it to YOU and no one else. Screw re-sale value and all that stuff. You will be keeping this car quite a while so decide what you want and can afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Mark, Webba is right, if you are going to do it, have it done at SAI and be done with it. But for YOUR reasons, not for any of that other nonsense like resale value. The Winter is here anyway, even though I think you said you are going to be at Bragg, so Winter is not that bad. After waiting, are you really ever going to send it back? do it...do it....Do it....DO it.....DO It......DO IT!!!!! ....or not....I hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 AFBlue it makes these cars SO fun you will never regret it thats for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 AF you know I feel. If i didn't have my car already that is the ONLY way I would buy one!!! Exclamation Exclamation Exclamation- Don't look back just order it as you only live once and the difference is not that much in the big scheme of things- Good for you! PS: You can add the brakes and other stuff later, get the SC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Yeah, when I dig more into it, it's more expensive than I thought. First the Whipple ($7500), then I really need the gauges to go along with it (another $1K), then I would need to do the brakes and 20" wheels (I'm guessing brakes and 20" wheels would be $4K). So now I'm up to $12,500. That would put me in the $50K range. For that price I could get a GT 500. Based on this new info, it is definitely out of my price range. Sorry, I should have done more research before I started a thread on this. When I did my s/c on my 96 GT (Vortech), it set me back $3.5K (including gauges). I guess things have gotten a lot more expensive since 2001. There's always the Tasca option down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Yeah, when I dig more into it, it's more expensive than I thought. First the Whipple ($7500), then I really need the gauges to go along with it (another $1K), then I would need to do the brakes and 20" wheels (I'm guessing brakes and 20" wheels would be $4K). So now I'm up to $12,500. That would put me up in the upper $40K range. For that price I could get a GT 500. Based on this new info, it is definitely out of my range. Sorry, I should have done more research before I started a thread on this. When I did my s/c on my 96 GT (Vortech), it set me back $3.5K. I guess things have gotten a lot more expensive since 2001. There's always the Tasca option down the road. You'll be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'll be in debt up to my eye balls. And that would make me sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Mark, I haven't heard any regrets from /SC owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I think most of them are in a different income bracket than me (or up to their eyeballs in debt). I haven't given up. I just don't think it would be a smart move right now. I might be starting a new career (after the Air Force) soon, so I got to consider that too. Again, sorry to start a thread before I thoroughy investigated the true cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyCobra826 Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 You'll be sorry. Sorry that he got an '08 blue SGT? Naw... I also considered the SAI-installed SC for my '07 but couldn't get the wife to sign on to the additional cost. Depending on the temperature and conditions where you live, you might not even really be able to make good use of the power (...let the flaming begin). Here in NC it just started getting cold, and I found my car fighting for traction through the entire range of first gear this morning (rolling into it...not stomping on it or I'd never get traction), and then staying squirrelly through most of second gear, and this was after my tires had about 15 minutes to heat up. While this is great fun, I'm not sure that adding another 50% to my horsepower total would have been a great idea under these conditions. Maybe after I've matured a little more... In any event, once you have the car, you'll love it. PDSD be darned, don't overthink the thing between now and then (I know, I know, easier said than done) and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Sorry that he got an '08 blue SGT? Naw... I also considered the SAI-installed SC for my '07 but couldn't get the wife to sign on to the additional cost. Depending on the temperature and conditions where you live, you might not even really be able to make good use of the power (...let the flaming begin). Here in NC it just started getting cold, and I found my car fighting for traction through the entire range of first gear this morning (rolling into it...not stomping on it or I'd never get traction), and then staying squirrelly through most of second gear, and this was after my tires had about 15 minutes to heat up. While this is great fun, I'm not sure that adding another 50% to my horsepower total would have been a great idea under these conditions. Maybe after I've matured a little more... In any event, once you have the car, you'll love it. PDSD be darned, don't overthink the thing between now and then (I know, I know, easier said than done) and you'll be fine. Anyone can justify anything by talking themselves into anything they want to. Bottom line is this, I have yet to hear ANYONE who has an SC say" I can't utilize the power 'cause I live in a different state or what ever". Sorry for the quote! The bottom line is WE ALL WANT A SC no matter who you are and if you say otherwise your NOT telling the truth. B) But if you really can not afford it, such is life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Mark, I would opt for the SC now and upgrade as you can and as you go. The brake package is really a must. Not only do you go fast with an SC you also need to stop as well. You have several options on braking alternitives as you know and still be able to retain the stock wheels. Less investment $ wise with good results. If you can swing it, go the Poliched Whipple route and let the rest be dictated by your budget. That SC after the Shelby GT only comes from SAI and you really won't be sorry for doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Here are my motto's: 1) You only live once 2) I'll sleep when I die 3) You don't get if you don't ask (this is Amy's favorite one LOL) 4) It's all about the pedigree 5) But honey, that was a whole yesterday ago Mark, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'll be in debt up to my eye balls. And that would make me sorry. Mark - I love my car because it is a Shelby GT, BUT BUT BUT if I had to do it all over again I would not hesitate to get what I know I wanted, the infamous SAI installed SC for the registry and a car that 25 other people have in the world. Remember Mark, you only live once but if you do it right once is all you need. B) Swede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Well said Swede. Mark, while you're out there, I just learned tonight that there is a huge air show this weekend. I'm sure that you already knew that. Is that part of the reason you're going? Either way, it sounds like you'll have an asweome weekend. Have a great time. Once you see the blower in person, plus the wheels, brakes, gauges, and everything else, you'll rack up that credit card faster than... (insert funny joke here). Anyway, have fun and just go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Shelby_merged Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Just my 2 cents. I don't have the supercharger. No SAI mods. And I would bet that I am just as happy as the rest of you with the car. Mine is a weekend car that has more power than anything else I have driven; and that is without the supercharger. Would it be faster? Yes. Would it have more torque? I'm sure. But for me, the stock Shelby GT has all of the power that I need and can appreciate. Not knocking you guys who value the supercharger. Just my perspective. Oh by the way, by not spending the extra $, I had that to spend on wife's car last week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawman Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 AF, there's no sense in getting in over your head. The SGT is a beautiful machine, as we all know, without the S/C. Don't make yourself miserable (and broke) dropping another $15k, if it's not in the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0701 Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 AF, there's no sense in getting in over your head. The SGT is a beautiful machine, as we all know, without the S/C. Don't make yourself miserable (and broke) dropping another $15k, if it's not in the cards. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Mark, while you're out there, I just learned tonight that there is a huge air show this weekend. I'm sure that you already knew that. Is that part of the reason you're going? Actually, I had no clue that was going on. Just a coincidence. Glad I decided to stay on the strip instead of on base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Shelby_merged Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 AF, there's no sense in getting in over your head. The SGT is a beautiful machine, as we all know, without the S/C. Don't make yourself miserable (and broke) dropping another $15k, if it's not in the cards. From a financial perspective, I would sure rather take the choice of affording a stock Shelby GT as a keeper as opposed to a nicely equipped supercharged one that I later have to sell because of financial constraints. Another potential factor would be whether or not the supercharged model would be any higher on insurance rates, compounding the financial constraints, if that were a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 payment ONLY come once a month!!! and then only 12 times a year. man that thing hardly ever comes. look at all the days you DONT have a payment. Mark do what you and your wife want. im just playing with the payment talk cause you know i dont have a dog in this fight. michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 The standard Gt is a great car, rides very well and with the bigger rear, feels and rides like much more HP. The SC version is a notch up no question. It's a personal choice Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 The standard Gt is a great car, rides very well and with the bigger rear, feels and rides like much more HP. The SC version is a notch up no question. It's a personal choice Amy Thanks Amy. All that being said I have a feeling that the GT/ST will have much more pedigree & desire than a stock SGT just because you will have a car that is 1 out of approx. 25 in the world! I am almost positive that I will be sending my car back to SAI for this mod. Then I'll have my HP that is so important to me and a car that is 1 out of approx. 26. A Whipple not Paxon~ :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 The standard Gt is a great car, rides very well and with the bigger rear, feels and rides like much more HP. The SC version is a notch up no question. It's a personal choice Amy Thanks Amy. All that being said I have a feeling that the GT/SC will have much more pedigree & desire than a stock SGT just because you will have a car that is 1 out of approx. 25 in the world! I am almost positive that I will be sending my car back to SAI for this mod. Then I'll have my HP that is so important to me and a car that is 1 out of approx. 26 in the world. A Whipple not Paxon~ :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLGT-H398 Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 The standard Gt is a great car, rides very well and with the bigger rear, feels and rides like much more HP. The SC version is a notch up no question. It's a personal choice Amy there is one major factor that hasnt been mentioned thus far.none of the great shelby mustangs from the 60,s were supercharged.they were all naturaly asperated.I think if the new GT500 was NA with a 428 and sent to vegas to be upfitted it would be much more of a instant collector.any person with any car can throw a supercharger under the hood.it takes real inovation to make natural horsepower and a car that will use all of it thats what shelby was all about in the first muscle car era.thats what makes a shelby so great not unusable power but a complete balance so the car doesnt get out of shape.not to say that the SC route is cutting corners or doing it wrong.I understand with the EPA bull crapp that this generation has to wiggle its way around all sorts of red tape to get it done.you would be totaly ignorent to do a SC without letting SAI balance the rest of the car with braking and maybe even a different spring rate all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.