CD3 Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Just drove an 18 GT with perf. Package, exhaust option,, Wow what a great ride. Magnaride suspension, grey Brembos. Add the level 2 option and you are closer to the GT350. No it wont be that close but a $17,000 savings. Makes you think about it. I know.... I am a Shelby guy but $17,000 is $17,000. Ford knocked it our of the park with the 18 GT. Add the right options and you got a killer for $49 all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD3 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yes I have a budget. If I didnt I would be posting this. Does make you stand back and think of that motor and track capability is worth the &17,000. I wont be tracking that much. I have a deposit on an 18 GT350 Spring Build. Anyway love to hear from fellow Shelby/Mustang guys. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 That car is like having a BOSS without the nameplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD3 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yup I was really impressed. Would you still drop the $17 more for the 350? Have you driven the 18 GT yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I haven’t even seen an ‘18 live and up front. Your question is a good one. Hmmmmm..... There’s going to be a lot to be said for having the Shelby nameplate, someday down the road.....probably just not in our lifetimes. That’s tough..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Seems like a great car, under-powered, compared to other current offerings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone68 Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 If budget were not an issue...Take that 2018 GT PP with magneride, send to Shelby for Super Snake package. Then you have the best suspension and power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Seems like a great car, under-powered, compared to other current offerings.. Not under-performing. Which other current offerings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfield2a Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) All cars have a beginning of life and end of life value...how much that is depends on how long you own it. That said, a 2011 GT500 cost about $54k new....and an equipped 2011 Mustang GT new was $34k, or $20k less. (start of the al block & start of the 5.0, so best comparison I can think of at the moment) Today a 2011 GT500 will fetch $35k to be fair to what's in the market, and the GT...well $18k seems reasonable ....which is around a $17k difference, so in the end the GT500 might cost $3k more. Mustang guys, car guys, 6-7 years from now, will stroll right by the 18 GT sitting in a local Coatco parking spot, but stop and look at any Shelby. One more note...do your prices include tax? If not, your GT350 is starting to approach a low mileage GT350 price. Sold: https://www.ebay.com/itm/202104129471 Edited November 22, 2017 by mfield2a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 $68+K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfield2a Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Sold for $68.3k. https://www.ebay.com/itm/202104129471 Sold for $70k: https://www.ebay.com/itm/122717088646 (Same color and year interestingly, but 100% different car) Asking: $69.9k: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253261246826 Sure, the "R" was getting lofty AMD once, but that is shrinking fast. Overall car sales are soft, and there are dealers who will still want to move inventory. They are out there! Edited November 22, 2017 by mfield2a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Not under-performing. Which other current offerings? Since the topic touches performance & price points, GM & Fiat have models available in 600, 700, & 800 hp flavor. Ford on the other hand, no matter how much $$$$ you throw @ their current model line up, comes up short @ 526. ( excluding the 400K + Ford GT ) There are those that say hp isn't everything, but it's a great starting point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I tend to agree with the previous statement regarding people walking by a Mustang GT without a second look with one exception: won't take 6-7 years for that to happen. Maybe just a year or two. People stop and drool for Shelby's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I tend to agree with the previous statement regarding people walking by a Mustang GT without a second look with one exception: won't take 6-7 years for that to happen. Maybe just a year or two. People stop and drool for Shelby's. Somewhat off topic but you are correct... my wife jokes because my car (2007 GT/SC) isn't a "Chick" magnet, she calls it an "old man" magnet.... because that's all that stops and looks at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Somewhat off topic but you are correct... my wife jokes because my car (2007 GT/SC) isn't a "Chick" magnet, she calls it an "old man" magnet.... because that's all that stops and looks at it! So true!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Since the topic touches performance & price points, GM & Fiat have models available in 600, 700, & 800 hp flavor. Ford on the other hand, no matter how much $$$$ you throw @ their current model line up, comes up short @ 526. ( excluding the 400K + Ford GT ) There are those that say hp isn't everything, but it's a great starting point.. Gotcha, good point. But still, there's no better bang for your buck than the Mustang GT. Especially the '18 as it now does sub 4-second 0-60 times. Edit: I, too, hope for a new high-HP Mustang. Edited November 22, 2017 by Secondo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Sold for $68.3k. https://www.ebay.com/itm/202104129471 Sold for $70k: https://www.ebay.com/itm/122717088646 (Same color and year interestingly, but 100% different car) Asking: $69.9k: https://www.ebay.com/itm/253261246826 Sure, the "R" was getting lofty AMD once, but that is shrinking fast. Overall car sales are soft, and there are dealers who will still want to move inventory. They are out there! A brand new 2018 Mustang GT price (40's w/PP) isn't close to these but the performance will be closer. To me, that's impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfield2a Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 A brand new 2018 Mustang GT price (40's w/PP) isn't close to these but the performance will be closer. To me, that's impressive. No doubt...I was just looking at the $49k price you stated and that the Shelby was $17k more, putting it at $66k, which is getting close to "R" territory. Speaking of which, a brand new R popped up today in that range: https://www.ebay.com/itm/302539333107 no reserved, currently under MSRP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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