ThomasL Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 I have the opportunity to get exactly the '14 i would want. Already have a '12 lowered, tuned and pulley swap. Is it worth it to trade up on a 14? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtmattUT Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 How important is launch control, a 5.8, factory track pack with trans, oil and diff coolers, a carbon fiber drive shaft, cockpit adjustable shocks, wideband 02 sensors with real time afr among many other functions on an LCD display, stronger everything and superior cooling to handle 800hp without breaking, and then there's the quad exhaust and that stellar new rear end. No disrespect to the previous gen as I love them all but they aren't the same car. SVT took the GT500 leaps and bounds forward with the 13. And seeing how this could very well be the last real GT500 we see, buy it, buy it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Read these & then make a decision.. . http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/m5lp_1203_2013_ford_shelby_gt500_trinity_5_8l_v8/ . http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/m5lp_1209_2013_shelby_gt500_chassis_development/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 There is no doubt the '13 - '14 cars are superior performance machines. If I was not in love with the body style of my '09, I would trade for the '14. Those who bought the '10 - '12 cars do have a decision to make... at the end of the day, it is personal preference. Either way, you can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 I have the opportunity to get exactly the '14 i would want. Already have a '12 lowered, tuned and pulley swap. Is it worth it to trade up on a 14? Is your 12 paid for ? If you can pay cash, then do it. No use going in debt for a toy ! If you can't part with the cash, then it was not meant to be. This is my debt free philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre500 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 No question its FAR superior in all aspects. I want a 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4833 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 The '14's are great but really wanted a '12. I like the '12 tail lights better than the LED's but I think I might be in the minority. I guess it's all about "what trips your trigger". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 I bought the 14 to be the book end to my 07 first and last of the great era that was the modern GT500! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obiefox Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I went from a 12 to a 13 and never looked back. The 13 is a vastly superior ride...period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Dont think i can resist. Looks like i'll be making the upgrade. Black w black stripes, track pack, recaros, electronics pkg. So pumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Also, how much am i missing if this '14 doesnt have the SVTPP?? Dont think this one has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Nevermind. It has 821A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtmattUT Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Dont think i can resist. Looks like i'll be making the upgrade. Black w black stripes, track pack, recaros, electronics pkg. So pumped I bought the same one sight unseen, and in person the flat black looks downright evil! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk12svt Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I bought a 12 in Jan of 12. The salesman tried to convince me to just wait on the 13's but at the time I figured what could anybody possibly need with 662 HP. A little over a year and 1400 miles later I decided that I wanted that 662 HP.. I knew I was going to eat some depreciation and anguished for the near 6 months the 14 was on order if I was just stupid or if I had done the right thing. Believe me, it was the right thing. Maybe I am wrong but in a few years I think that depreciation I ate to get the 14 will be offset by the added value of the 662 HP 14 as compared to the 550 HP 12. Not that there's anything wrong with the 12. I loved that car but the 14 is on another level and it's all factory improvements which means something in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Exactly how i feel. But i justify it by telling myself i wanna spend a ton to basically make my 12 into a 14 anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpetrlak Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I agree. Upgrading is the way to go if you can. We traded in an '11 GT500 with 12k for a '13 GT500 w 2,500 miles on it. The '13 has all the same whistles as the '11m, but with a couple of added bells. And the Track Apps and Extra 100+ horses is almost worth it alone. I didn't consider the price difference all depreciation. About half was the use/enjoyement I (OK actually most of it was the wife!) got out of the '11. Also, if you have an '11 or '12 and want to upgrade something what would it be? A Bigger Supercharger for another 100 or so horses? No its got that. Better Brakes? No it's got those, too! Better mufflers? No it's got those. So most of what you would be doing price difference, is already been done in the '13's & '14's. All I can say is they are AWESOME automobiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd3 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 I agree. Upgrading is the way to go if you can. We traded in an '11 GT500 with 12k for a '13 GT500 w 2,500 miles on it. The '13 has all the same whistles as the '11m, but with a couple of added bells. And the Track Apps and Extra 100+ horses is almost worth it alone. I didn't consider the price difference all depreciation. About half was the use/enjoyement I (OK actually most of it was the wife!) got out of the '11. Also, if you have an '11 or '12 and want to upgrade something what would it be? A Bigger Supercharger for another 100 or so horses? No its got that. Better Brakes? No it's got those, too! Better mufflers? No it's got those. So most of what you would be doing price difference, is already been done in the '13's & '14's. All I can say is they are AWESOME automobiles. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre500 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I really loved my 10. once I took a test drive in the 14 well..... a Ruby Red loaded is sitting in the barn. Its gonna be hard to beat the last of the behemoth generation. SVT FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Just test drove the '14.... Sweet mother of god. The power is borderline scary. Night and day from my '12. Should have it in the garage next couple days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawkpilot Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I traded in my 08 for a 14 last week. I loved the 08, but the 14 makes the 08 seem tame. A true beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Its amazing what driving the 2013+ is like after driving the 2007-2009 cars. I never had the middle MY model, but I have an 08 and the 14, and it really does make the 08 feel tame compared to the 14. I agree with Grabber, but taking on SOME debt to get this last chance heavy hitter might be worth breaking your habits for. The 2015+ will be great cars, but I think this chapter of performance and raw power is closed and wont come back from a major manufacturer. End of an Era will be marked with this example from Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre500 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Dubbs we share the same thought process. I'll miss my Torch Red just for the fond memories and all out raw power, but the 2014 is a refined Tyranausaurus Rex. Good Lord Carroll and SVT did a phenomal job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsgt500 Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Keep the 12 and get the 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Keep the 12 and get the 14 Now THAT is funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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