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Huh? Who said DEALERS were the only ones who could do that? What's to keep some rich guy with millions in cash on hand from buying up 40 or 50 Shelby's himself to 'corner the market' (btw - just how does one 'corner the market' by buying 20-40 Shelby's when Ford will build roughly 8000 for this model year?).
It's called 'speculation'. These guys (whether private individuals or dealers) are SPECULATING that the market for this car will STAY red-hot and thus justify the higher price. It's all the market. These dealers have also taken a large RISK because I'm sure they didn't buy them for MSRP from the original dealers so they've got their [non-permissible content removed] waving in the breeze if they find that they're still sitting on unsold inventory 3-4-5 months from now.
The market system works. If you don't like the price, don't buy the car. Would you somehow feel better if Ford had set the MSRP at $100k and then was offering $20k rebates? Would buyers then be getting a 'steal' if they bought Shelby's for $75k?
You can't "place" a order with Ford right now for a 2008 but you can put a deposit on one with a dealer where you will be able to get one ordered as soon as Ford opens the order banks for them.
What he did was he locked himself in on a pre-order for a 2008. Production on the 2008 should beging in June 2007.
We can sell our 2008 allocation ahead of time to anyone wanting to commit to buying one. Collect a deposit and as soon as the order can be placed the dealer contacts the customer to select whatever color and available options they want. Then it is just a waiting game until Ford pulls the order and schedules it. So the vehicle could be built the first month of 2008 production or be months later.
So your 2007 could be built in May which should be the last month of production where someone else ends up with a 2008 built in June.
In your case you know your wait is only going to up to four months because the last month for 2007 production should be May.
Someone getting in line putting down a deposit on a 2008 "possibly" could see it in as little as 4-5 months IF their order is pulled in June during the first month of production. Or it could be May of 2008. It just depends on when Ford schedules the vehicle from any particular dealer.
Mark from Cape Coral Florida
As for relocating the seat I don't think a Ford Dealer would do it because of any liability issues that may result from it in the event of an accident. You might find a body shop to do it, then again, how much could they move it without removing the back seat? There is barely any room left now if the seat is all the way back.
Did you try tilting the seat back to get a little more room?
My insurance is a $100 month on mine through Farmers.
NO DEALER! This is a private party! So it is USED with 900 miles on it, but so what! MSRP on that car was probably about $49k.
So if this sells for a lot more than that, then who are you going to blame this on??? It is a NO RESERVE AUCTION! So here is your chance to buy one! This is also your chance to see what the MARKET VALUE will really be for this car!
I'd say anything less than $60k would be a steal even though it is USED! The convertibles bring a good premium, but I expect you will jump on this and enter a bid of at LEAST $49k since you said you would buy one for MSRP!
So here is your chance, moronix!!!! Time to step up or shut up! Go for it, man!!!
NOTE: I have nothing to do with this vehicle and I do not know the seller. I just seen it listed and wanted to let moronix know about it so just MAYBE he could get lucky enough to buy one for the MSRP price! Also, to let him see for himself that the price on these has nothing to do with the dealers and that is solely the CONSUMERS that are determining the true market value on these based on what the CONSUMERS are willing to pay!
I'm not too sure who you would talk to about moving the seat back. I guess you could start with a local body shop in your area and see what they say. Might be a safety factor preventing a business from doing it, but it won't hurt to make a couple phone calls.
I have Hagerty antique insurance on my 66 coupe for a stated amount of $30K and pay around $225 a year for it. I can't get special interest insurance in the state of Massachusettes for my Shelby. The state does not allow those type of policy's unless it's an antique. For full coverage a year on the Shelby through Hanover Insurance I'm paying around $1K. I dropped collision while it's stored away for the winter in my garage, so I saved a little on it.
Thought I might try and go to this event this summer. Anyone here ever been to one?
Mark
But at the prices that the market has set, I won't be buying a GT500 convertable. I will either get a Corvette or a SLK55. The reason is that the fit and finish of the GT500 is that of a 30K car. The interior of my 2002 is a rattling plastic box. I would be willing to pay the premium if the new Mustang was going to give me any more confidence that this will not repeat itself.
An alternative to consider is the Roush stage 3, which includes a supercharger. Trouble is, imo, the Roush's are overdressed. Also, not sure the 4.6 L engine was built for supercharging. Could drive it to an early grave. :shades:
I understand what you are saying about your 02. Compared to the 05 and newer you are 100% correct. The older ones are and feel a lot cheaper made in construction.
Have you driven the new mustang at all? Drive your 02 and then go drive a new GT Mustang. It will be like night and day between the two.
As for the Roush, I don't personally care for the look for what they cost. I personally like the look of the Saleen a LOT better and for the money.
Mark.
Some careless mechanic stripped the oil pan drain plug on my 68 GT 500 way back when.
I'd be scared to ramp it with the low chin.
Mark.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%- 3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300083825659&rd=1,1
Maybe I should have waited?
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The GPS is a good one in the Shelby It's the same one in the GT. I talked to one of the Electrical Techs and he said that the Mustang has the 2nd best Electrical system in the world, just a hair under Toyota.(I hate Toyota!) Anyways that is a plus but I was told that if you don't
plan on driving it a lot then you either need to get a battery tender and use it or disconnect the battery because of all the electronics. The battery will only last 28 day's. I suggest getting a battery tender that
has the lead you hook up battery and then you can easily plug in your battery tender without opening the hood.
Anyway I hope that is of interest......
The tip about the battery tender is also appreciated because I don't plan on driving the car much during the New England winters. Any recommendation on a particular brand and model? This may sound naive, but I don't want to compromise on one that could "fry" any part of an electrical system. Thanks.
As for the price coming down, you have to make sure you are looking at a brand new car verses a used car.
New means never titled before. You can determine if a vehicle is new or used by running a carfax.
Even if a car only has 10 miles on it, if it was titled before, it is now used.
Mark.
BTW - I'm interested in networking with any New England Shelby owners. I hear there is a NH SE seacoast Shelby enthusiast who has some Carroll Shelby memorabilia, including three signed engine bonnets by Mr. Shelby, himself. I would like to track him down, but only know him by Rich.
That e-bay listing for a GT500 which sold for $54k was for a car that hasn't hit the dealer's lot yet (from the writeup it was due to hit the lot in late March). So I'd assume that was for a new vehicle....
Please let me (us) know how to navigate to your Edmunds album - thanks.
I'm having to put down a sizeable, non-refundable down payment on my '08 because I am insisting on no CA emissions package. The dealership customarily orders their cars with the package because bordering states require it.
Does anyone know what the difference is?
How accessible is the oil filter and oil pan drain plug on the new GT500?
The new Shelby GT500 dash plaques are now available online at shelby autos!!! I just ordered mine earlier today. The email said 6 - 8 weeks for delivery.
I'm going to look into having that clear coated to protect Carroll's signature!
I also ordered the Cervini's side scoops and window scoops.
I'll add pics once they are installed after I get them.