DubbsFaris Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 So I was poking around, looking at KR prices, and Im suddenly struck with an interesting line of thought... They are building how many KRs? maybe 1500 for 08-09, maybe even more for 2010, right? Does anyone have the total numbers for the Ford GT? Im wondering why someone wouldn't buy a Ford GT over a new KR looking at prices dealers are asking... So this thread asks the question, if money was within 10 or 20k anyway, would you prefer to have a KR or GT? I know some people are Mustang loyal, so it is a valid question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Saute Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'd get the GT. At least thats what I told the salesman at Galpin yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'd get the GT. Me too. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt67 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 They made just under 4000 05 and 06 ford GTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Not that I will ever have the money to purchase EITHER of them - but if I did, it would be the Ford GT hands down. I have driven a number of them - WHAT A RIDE A true American Supercar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Comparing apples and oranges! No contest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctann Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Im wondering why someone wouldn't buy a Ford GT over a new KR looking at prices dealers are asking...So this thread asks the question, if money was within 10 or 20k anyway, would you prefer to have a KR or GT? I know some people are Mustang loyal, so it is a valid question... I think there are few car fans that would pick the KR over a Ford GT. The KR is certainly a special model, but is, none the less, very similar to a base-model Mustang. The Ford GT is unique - nothing else like it around. I personally don't think that KRs are going to sell at anything like the price those dealers are throwing around though. I think the Ford GT is still out of my price range - if you believe eBay, a *wrecked* Ford GT is out of my price range! $150k+ puts you into a whole different league of cars. Aston Martins, Morgans, R8s, Ferarris, Lambos - and Ford GT's. Say what you will, I don't see the KR playing in that league... Nor should it be trying to really, but I guess dealers can suffer from wishful thinking just as much as the next person! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I would definitely choose a Ford GT over a KR, assuming they are at or near the same price. It'll never happen, though, so I'll just keep dreaming until I hit lotto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07TungGT500Cpe Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I would have to go with the GT even at $20K more than a KR. I really like the KR but not for what I am hearing the dealers want over MSRP. I'll wait a couple of years until someone needs to get rid of theirs because of a divorce or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 A GT without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctann Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I would definitely choose a Ford GT over a KR, assuming they are at or near the same price. It'll never happen, though, so I'll just keep dreaming until I hit lotto. Well, maybe there's hope. FWIW, from the Nada Guide: 2005 Ford GT (GT40): Original MSRP: $151,245 Low Retail Average Retail Value High Retail TOTAL PRICE $129,300 $143,100* $165,800 From KBB: Suggested retail: $158,555 I generally find the Nada Guide prices to be pretty reasonable, or even on the high side, for collector cars, usually better than KBB. Also FWIW: Nada 2007 Shelby GT500: Clean Trade-In Clean Retail Value TOTAL PRICE $37,700 $42,025* KBB Suggested retail: 2007 GT500 $52,445 2008 GT500 $53,280 Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 The GT is my dream car. If I had the money, it would be my choice without hesitation, especially if prices are close. The KR is very nice, but the GT is in another league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93extxdps Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ford GT Production: 2005 2027 2006 2011 Total 4038 Dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I withheld my opinion so it would not start a bias, but I agree with most of you...I'd take the GT in a heartbeat, but mainly because its my dreamcar that I would keep in its own showroom on a spinning deck just off my livingroom.... Anyone catch that dream before? Oh yeah, I am not alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 In the Ford GT/GT40 family, how does a Superformance GT40 recreation go for? Watch this video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I withheld my opinion so it would not start a bias, but I agree with most of you...I'd take the GT in a heartbeat, but mainly because its my dreamcar that I would keep in its own showroom on a spinning deck just off my livingroom....Anyone catch that dream before? Oh yeah, I am not alone... DF, you're not alone in that idea/fantesy. Did you ever see the MTV "Cribs" episode that showed Joey Fatone's house in Florida? He has (as he says anyway) one of the original K.I.T.T. cars from the original Knight Rider TV series sitting in his game room on a spinning platform. Lucky bastard. Not because of the K.I.T.T. car, because he has one bad ass home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Ford GT without hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleX Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 A Ford GT will be in my garage someday. Even if it's 25 years old by then. Especially a Tungsten w/ Silver Stripe Anniversary Edition (but any color would do). The KR is nice, but I personnally don't see the benefit of paying twice a GT500 for one at the current ADM's. Once they are down to MSRP (if/when they do)...then it would be a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 With KR prices so heavily bloated a GT or Superformance GT40 at or near (within 10%) of a KR price would be a natural choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard 95 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 GT for me also, I have driven one while in the shop, talk about fun ride. Thing is so smooth and fast. Not very comfortable though for long trips, but for short drives it would be fun as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.