Engsie Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Considering purchase of 2009 GT500. Black with tungsten stripe. Car is in excellent condition inside and out. 15,000 miles Being sold by BMW dealer - it was sent to nearby Ford dealership for airbag recall fix. While it was there, I paid for the Ford dealer to do a "pre-sale" inspection on the car. The only items they noted were 1) front tires are unevenly worn and need alignment 2) minor oil seep noted "that will need to be addressed in the future". The mechanic said that the seep is "very minor and nothing to worry about" - but the fact that he noted it concerns me. He thinks it is coming from the valve cover and oil pan. I live 60 miles away from the dealership, so I was not there to see the inspection. Carfax says clutch was replaced/upgraded in April 2016. They are asking $29,800 for the car. Should I purchase or am I looking at trouble with the oil issue? Please reply as soon as possible as I need to fish or cut bait on this in the next day or two. Thank you! Engsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Good price. Buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 If you like it and want it, have them fix the leak and then buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcad55 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Good year......good miles.....pretty solid and reliable cars. As stated, have them fix the leak as part of the deal because that is a very reasonable asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedrx Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Sounds like a solid deal, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munjo Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Considering purchase of 2009 GT500. Black with tungsten stripe. Car is in excellent condition inside and out. 15,000 miles Being sold by BMW dealer - it was sent to nearby Ford dealership for airbag recall fix. While it was there, I paid for the Ford dealer to do a "pre-sale" inspection on the car. The only items they noted were 1) front tires are unevenly worn and need alignment 2) minor oil seep noted "that will need to be addressed in the future". The mechanic said that the seep is "very minor and nothing to worry about" - but the fact that he noted it concerns me. He thinks it is coming from the valve cover and oil pan. I live 60 miles away from the dealership, so I was not there to see the inspection. Carfax says clutch was replaced/upgraded in April 2016. They are asking $29,800 for the car. Should I purchase or am I looking at trouble with the oil issue? Please reply as soon as possible as I need to fish or cut bait on this in the next day or two. Thank you! Engsie gt500.jpg Be very careful with any purchasing advice you receive on internet forums. Current owners and enthusiasts of a certain breed tend to have inflated and in some cases irrational notions of what these cars are worth. A potential buyer can make a huge mistake if these mythical values are incorporated into ones frame of reference. Think in terms of the realities of the business world and not the emotional fantasy land of some current owners. A BMW dealer is going to be looking to flip this car in short order and would not be in it for more than 25K on a dump out or trade. Start your offer at that level and keep in mind that you can always go up. NEVER, EVER, as some here have advised, pay a dealer asking for a used car. They leave a very healthy buffer above what they hope to get the car. Offer 25K politely with the understanding that you are interested in the car but not at their initial asking price and make sure they have your contact #s. Do not allow yourself to be dragged into one of those god awful closing rooms or fall for any of the grease ball high pressure tactics that car dealers artfully employ. Your remaining negotiations with them should only be by phone where you have the advantage from that point on. Walk even if they counter with a price you like, you got em at that point and can only do better. Your phone will ring and likely before the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Did you look at the OASIS report while it was at the Ford dealer? If not ask them to get you a copy. It will show all dealer performed tasks, e.g., services and warranty repairs (recalls) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Child Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I am a little intrigue by the clutch work at 15000 miles... use that and anything else beside the oil leak to advance Munjo's sugestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munjo Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I am a little intrigue by the clutch work at 15000 miles... use that and anything else beside the oil leak to advance Munjo's sugestion! You got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engsie Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Bought the car. Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munjo Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Bought the car. Thanks everyone! How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Child Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 ...more pics??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engsie Posted July 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Hate to say exactly how much I paid for the car, as I have a few friends who frequent this site, and they don't need to know all the gory details of my purchase (that and the fact that I suck at negotiating!) When I first saw the ad online, the price was over $32,000, and I bought it for just over $29,000. So the reduction was not as dramatic as Munjo WISELY suggested it may be - but the price was to the point where I bought the car well under book value - and I feel very good about the deal. I lost some of my leverage because on my initial trip to see the car, I witnessed two other customers walk in and inquire about the car. Because the air bag was being replaced and I was first in line for a test drive, the others were told it had "apparently been sold". Now either that was an elaborate charade on the part of the dealer's sales staff, or there were at least a handful of other buyers willing to bid against me if I waited too long. Anyway, here are a few pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munjo Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Hate to say exactly how much I paid for the car, as I have a few friends who frequent this site, and they don't need to know all the gory details of my purchase (that and the fact that I suck at negotiating!) When I first saw the ad online, the price was over $32,000, and I bought it for just over $29,000. So the reduction was not as dramatic as Munjo WISELY suggested it may be - but the price was to the point where I bought the car well under book value - and I feel very good about the deal. I lost some of my leverage because on my initial trip to see the car, I witnessed two other customers walk in and inquire about the car. Because the air bag was being replaced and I was first in line for a test drive, the others were told it had "apparently been sold". Now either that was an elaborate charade on the part of the dealer's sales staff, or there were at least a handful of other buyers willing to bid against me if I waited too long. Anyway, here are a few pics: Beautiful car Man, enjoy it and be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Child Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 ...enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Hate to say exactly how much I paid for the car, as I have a few friends who frequent this site, and they don't need to know all the gory details of my purchase (that and the fact that I suck at negotiating!) When I first saw the ad online, the price was over $32,000, and I bought it for just over $29,000. So the reduction was not as dramatic as Munjo WISELY suggested it may be - but the price was to the point where I bought the car well under book value - and I feel very good about the deal. I lost some of my leverage because on my initial trip to see the car, I witnessed two other customers walk in and inquire about the car. Because the air bag was being replaced and I was first in line for a test drive, the others were told it had "apparently been sold". Now either that was an elaborate charade on the part of the dealer's sales staff, or there were at least a handful of other buyers willing to bid against me if I waited too long. Anyway, here are a few pics: Congrats and welcome to the Shelby family. If you can afford it, and you love your purchase, price then is irrelevant. Now go out there and start tossing that car sideways ;-) Motor on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedrx Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Congrats on the purchase, 2009 is the best year !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 Great looking car! Enjoy the new beast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcad55 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Most excellent......hope you have good luck with it......VERY good color combo.......and for the performance dollar AND the Shelby name, you did good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Nice purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsonchevy Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 For reference, I paid $19k for my 09. 93k miles and some hail damage. Loved it. Bought it. 'Nuf said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Krider Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Beautiful car , enjoy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 That's right in there. Sold my '08 with 7600 on it for $31K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grappamon Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Congratulations on your purchase. It really doesn't matter what you pay for it as long as your happy with your purchase. Some may say I paid too much for my car but it was exactly what I was looking for, it was local and at a consigning dealer that I had a relationship with. To me, things like that are worth a grand or two. IMO these car are under valued, I recently sold an air cooled Porsche 911 for well into 6 figures and I have more fun with my Shelby. Just trying to put things into perspective and not get hung up on what you pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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