LuisA Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ok guys, don't stone me for this.......but I want to make a choice by Monday and your input is appreciated.....my choices: 1) Keep my 2009 BMW M3 .....don't flame me! 2) Buy a 2008 GT500 KR for $59,900 and have it uplifted at Shelby for $19,995 (KR uplift + Shifter + Cooling package (one for you Van). or 3) Buy a 2010 GT500 (I can order it the way I want it from a reputable dealer) at MSRP ($50,770) and have it SS at Shelby for $40,685 (SS uplift + shifter + cooling package + rear brakes). Difficult choices! What do you think? BTW, car in my signature/avatar is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ok guys, don't stone me for this.......but I want to make a choice by Monday and your input is appreciated.....my choices: 1) Keep my 2009 BMW M3 .....don't flame me! 2) Buy a 2008 GT500 KR for $59,900 and have it uplifted at Shelby for $19,995 (KR uplift + Shifter + Cooling package (one for you Van). or 3) Buy a 2010 GT500 (I can order it the way I want it from a reputable dealer) at MSRP ($50,770) and have it SS at Shelby for $40,685 (SS uplift + shifter + cooling package + rear brakes). Difficult choices! What do you think? BTW, car in my signature/avatar is gone. The only thing that I would say is to re-check with your dealer on ordering a 2010 the way you want it. It is my understanding that production on the 2010's have ended other than the cars that are already in the pipeline and allocated to dealers. A 4th option would be to wait a few months and order a 2011. It will have an all aluminum block and a revised (tweaked) rear end facia. You should be able to SS a 2011 500 too, but that's something that you will have to verify with SAI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'd go for the KR, Upfit Package/Shelby Shifter/Shelby Cooling package & the new KR console cover. See if SAI can do the new FR Whipple in lieu of the TVS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dupuyf Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'd go for the KR, Upfit Package/Shelby Shifter/Shelby Cooling package & the new KR console cover. See if SAI can do the new FR Whipple in lieu of the TVS I WOULD BUY 2010 AND SUPER SNAKE IT FD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SHELBYSS Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Go for the KR, it's hand's down the nicest looking car of the ones you are looking at, plus it will be one of the rarest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrycp Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 The only thing that I would say is to re-check with your dealer on ordering a 2010 the way you want it. It is my understanding that production on the 2010's have ended other than the cars that are already in the pipeline and allocated to dealers. A 4th option would be to wait a few months and order a 2011. It will have an all aluminum block and a revised (tweaked) rear end facia. You should be able to SS a 2011 500 too, but that's something that you will have to verify with SAI. +1 on option 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 ORANGE SS-725HP Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 I think the KR with the upfitter package and other options you want will make for a rare car!! I haven't seen any mention of any KR's that had the upfitter package installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texaggie Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Go with the KR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 KR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Enis's option 4 is something to really think about. For me, the GT500KR is what I want in my garage............................someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang crazy Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Enis's option 4 is something to really think about. For me, the GT500KR is what I want in my garage............................someday. What color KR it will be rare!! I think 2011 gt 500 will be something to wait for new block HP will be up then SS what a dream to have one or the other is a dream come true. No wrong choice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 THe 08 KR I found is Blue/Silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 THe 08 KR I found is Blue/Silver. 08, the year I want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 There are 3 08 within 30 minutes of my home...... red, silver and blue and 2 09 in black and silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang crazy Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 There are 3 08 within 30 minutes of my home...... red, silver and blue and 2 09 in black and silver Vista blue and silver mind made up THAT THE BABY!!!! GO GET HER!!!!!!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 ER . . . UM . . . you mean 2 09's in black w/charcoal stripes, right? Get the blue KR!!!!!!!! I tried to find one in blue but all I could get for cheap is my red '09, 10 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan Racing Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Luis Go for the 2009. Lower production numbers than 2008. Then send it out to SAI for some modifications and make it all your own and personalize it. Add a cooling package, shifter, kicker sound system, 6 piston rear brakes and a 605 TVS blower. Make it one of a kind in the Shelby Registry. You could do that with a 2008 or 2009 KR. That would be cool. A personalized KR with all of the work done at SAI and in the Shelby Registry. Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkGT500nCA Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 KR or an '11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks folks......looks like the KR wins hands down.......have till monday to decide.....hard choices, but....... The 2 09 KR's around home are: a black one and a silver one with the blue stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan Racing Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks folks......looks like the KR wins hands down.......have till monday to decide.....hard choices, but....... The 2 09 KR's around home are: a black one and a silver one with the blue stripes. Luis A Blacked out 2009 KR with the Black Anodized Tanks and a Ford Racing TVS installed at SAI with the rear 6 piston brakes matching the front would be bad ass! Let us know what you do! Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsho Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Luis KR hands down ... hope you get it ... dealers have had these cars on the floor plans for ever and are now willing to loose thousands to get rid of them. best of luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Ok, I know many are saying KR but I am going against the masses here. I say Super Snake but yeah, I guess the price for those KR's are unbeatable compared to what a SS would run you but those SS are oh so beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bchorney Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I love my 08 SS. Out of your choices I have to agree with most posts on this one. Go with the KR. I love the look and who knows what the 2011 will look like. I'm not a fan of the 2010.... at least not yet. There are really good deals out there on the KRs. Good luck. No matter which car you go with you will love it! Just remember to drive it like they are made to be driven! Lots and hard!! Cheers Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Yes, difficult choices........first I decided againts the GTR, it is very nice, but it ain't no American muscle car!. Then I decided against the ZR1, awesome car but a bit too refined and on the high side of the price range........so, I am down to 08 KR or 2010 GT500 and SS.......however, I do enjoy very much the decission making process. Tomorrow I will know which way I am going. :happy feet: Thanks to all for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCD Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 KR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtakach62 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I'd buy the KR........Just don't buy the one I'm looking for! SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 KR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 If handling is important to you, the KR wins. If it's just power that you care about, the 725 SS. The build quality of the KR add-ons is first rate, I saw a SS last week and I was NOT impressed with the hood or splitter, I didn't look further after noticing those. They looked like crap IMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks to all who shared their views......it did help make my mind up..................Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I now own 08KR0202!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 50 .3 miles as it sits in my garage.......... :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Way to go Luis... :happy feet: Congrats, give us your drivings impressions vs. your previous 'vert once you get some seat time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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