Captain Beyond Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Lately, I've been thinking of selling my KR and getting something else. I love my car, but I don't get that excitment like I used to. I really love the new Boss 302, but I don't want to give up the extra 100 HP. The Super Snake is something I've always lusted for, despite the traction issues. The 600+HP 2013 GT500 sounds interesting...or I could just keep and mod my KR. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Lately, I've been thinking of selling my KR and getting something else. I love my car, but I don't get that excitment like I used to. I really love the new Boss 302, but I don't want to give up the extra 100 HP. The Super Snake is something I've always lusted for, despite the traction issues. The 600+HP 2013 GT500 sounds interesting...or I could just keep and mod my KR. What do you guys think? take two aspirin and post us in the morning......... GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Well...I can tell you this. I traded my 40th (which like the KR, I considered to be a fairly unique or a somewhat "special" Shelby) for a new 2012 GT500. Now, absolutely no offense to the "standard" GT500's, and as much as I love the improved driving experience and features on the 2012, there is a certain "special" factor for me that is missing. Having a SuperSnake, KR, 40th, Terlingua, etc etc built your way and add the fact that they are very exclusive just brings something extra to the ownership experience for me. I hope I learned from that experience that I wont be selling the KR for anything. As many have said here (and will probably say again)...it's your money, do what you want and what makes YOU happy. I just hope it doesn't become one of those "I wish I hadn't sold that car" stories...if you don't think it will, then it's time to start shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I do not think I would sell a KR for any of the cars you listed. I have thought about the Boss 302, but I can not sell my Shelby. Thats just me, has nothing to do with being a "Shelby", just do not think I would be as happy with a Boss 302 after the NEW excitement is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Read GG's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 What's a KR? (kidding) Not too many KRs were made, and fewer around, now that some have been wrecked. I think they may get a bit cheaper 'cause the economy is trashed, but so will the Boss Mustangs. You can always pick one of either up later. I'd like a Boss to play with, but not swapping the KR for one. Tough call, but you may just as soon tire of the Boss...and it will never be a KR. Unless you just want to help improve our economy, keep the KR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 302 Boss is a great new Mustang... but it will NEVER be a King of the Road Shelby GT500. Nuf said... PS: If you can afford it, get the Boss too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Takach Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I woke from a sound sleep.......had a bad dream you were selling your KR......I think you'll miss her. The Boss Mustang is special but in 4 years it will be a 4 year old boss not a one-time production run of the King of the Road Mustang. Just keep the KR and buy a used Boss when prices come down in a couple of years. I'll bet they'll only be $25K then. Now back to dreamin' SVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 The 08-09 KR's were a unique opportunity for Ford and Shelby to rekindle some of that old magic. Even though the prices are depressed on them right now, of all the late model Shelbys i believe these will end up being the valuable ones in the long run. I'll bet you'd regret selling it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt67 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 302 Boss is a great new Mustang... but it will NEVER be a King of the Road Shelby GT500. Nuf said... PS: If you can afford it, get the Boss too! There are already more Boss 302's than KR'S with 6000 Bosses left to be built.. For collectabilty, keep the KR, for fun driving and handling you can't beat the Boss for the money and the tremendous tire hook up. Or do what I did and have double the pleasure. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Lately, I've been thinking of selling my KR and getting something else. I love my car, but I don't get that excitment like I used to. I really love the new Boss 302, but I don't want to give up the extra 100 HP. The Super Snake is something I've always lusted for, despite the traction issues. The 600+HP 2013 GT500 sounds interesting...or I could just keep and mod my KR. What do you guys think? The KR is not a post title SA modified Shelby or Mustang 5.0 and has the best chance of being collectable down the road. SA is and will continue with post title modified GT500's and 5.0's as long as they can. I'm not aware of any more pre-title SA Shelby Mustangs comming from SA. I would try to keep the KR. Get a TVS and tune for your KR or just put it away for a bit and come back to it latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Keep the KR and mod as you see fit. Exhaust is perfect, so no mod needed in that department. Suspension works for the track day fun and gives a great street ride, so no mod needed there. The only place I would mod is the under the hood. A pulley and tune would be nice and the OEM coolant, intercooler and power steering tanks should go. The Shelby tanks really add to the look. These are just my opinions on what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 The 08-09 KR's were a unique opportunity for Ford and Shelby to rekindle some of that old magic. Even though the prices are depressed on them right now, of all the late model Shelbys i believe these will end up being the valuable ones in the long run. I'll bet you'd regret selling it...... +1 I agree with my brother Gator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I would keep the KR, slap a TVS on it, and call it a day. ......but, that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I would keep the KR, slap a TVS on it, and call it a day. ......but, that's just me. +1. As others have mentionned, I also believe that the KR has a chance to become the most sought after modern Shelby over time. If you still want to go for a Boss, I would make it a Laguna Seca, due to the limited production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andresh53 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I would keep the KR and get a Boss later Just drive it more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 just think back on our shelby run . besides tvs the kr .that will remedy the need for a boss . like most say just wait and get a used boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 OK, I took the 2 aspirin and I feel better now. :whew: Thanks for all the responses and the KR love. TVS is going on soon. Besides, I don't need a TVS to smoke the Boss 302. Now, bring on that POS z- whatever it's called camaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Glad the aspirin worked, I was concerned there about your post. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 OK, I took the 2 aspirin and I feel better now. :whew: Thanks for all the responses and the KR love. TVS is going on soon. Besides, I don't need a TVS to smoke the Boss 302. Now, bring on that POS z- whatever it's called camaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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