Last gen gt500

[macky17]

I'm really leaning towards one of these 662hp monsters but am concerned about residuals. Is it likely the new RHD UK v8s despite being a different animal will adversely affect prices of the older cars?

[macky17]

I could well be. It's this or a viper.

[macky17]

Chafford1 said:

An interesting question. The lhd GT500 is a very different beast from the bog standard Mustang and given its rarity, I would think prices would be unduly affected by the new cars.

Dealer prices seem to reflect this:

51 State Autos hase a 2011 car for £44k and Bill Shepherd Mustang has a new unregistered 2014 car for £65.5k which is a lot of money but the same price as new V6S F Type. Given the good reputation of both dealers, I would have thought either of these cars would be safe purchases.


http://51stateautos.com/stock/2012-ford-shelby-gt5...

http://www.billshepherdmustang.com/portfolio-items...

And it's worth noting that Bill Shepherd has just sold one of the new lhd GT350s for £84.5k.

Thing is my mountune focus ST almost keeps up with an f type v6 s...

I need to go out an drive a 2012-13 car. There's one for sale in Braintree on eBay...

[macky17]

acr_nick said:

Having had the gt500 and a general 2 and 4 viper I can say they are awesome cars. Epends what your budget is and what you are looking for in overall performance. As vipers tend to get lots of mods as do mustangs generally, but prices for a gen 2 viper are roughly the same as a 5.8 gt500. The viper being my personal preference but it is very far behind that if an interior of the 5.8 if that is important to you.

Pm me with what you are looking for and I can help you look, I just sold my gen 2 viper so I can't offer that sadly.

Thanks nick. I want something bloody fast which handles but doesn't beat me up....

[macky17]

The bill shepherd car is perfect but too expensive for me. Would definitely want the 5.8. The Braintree car looks nice at £49k

[macky17]

acr_nick said:

That gt500 bill shepherd has is nice but he has been trying to sell it for a long time over 2 years I think now. If you want a decent gt500 with low miles then there will be plenty for sale in the USA just take a look on eBay. Shipping and tax is a big chunk but not difficult to get one imported. Plenty of choice that way too, companies that do everything for you so all you have to do is buy it and tell them where to pick it up and then they get it on the road here for you.

Which is a great plan, depending on the size of that big chunk. Can I import one for less than £50k all in?

[macky17]

acr_nick said:

That gt500 bill shepherd has is nice but he has been trying to sell it for a long time over 2 years I think now. If you want a decent gt500 with low miles then there will be plenty for sale in the USA just take a look on eBay. Shipping and tax is a big chunk but not difficult to get one imported. Plenty of choice that way too, companies that do everything for you so all you have to do is buy it and tell them where to pick it up and then they get it on the road here for you.

Which is a great plan, depending on the size of that big chunk. Can I import one for less than £50k all in?

[macky17]

Ok I'm now thinking seriously about this again. There are none for sale anywhere currently - anyone know different? Importing has got to be too expensive right now surely with our feeble £?

[macky17]

I also like the look of the 2013/14 Boss 302: is this one too good to be true at this price?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[macky17]

Hi nick. Thanks for the observations.

Would definitely like to talk to your friend...

[macky17]

Did those Steeda springs make the ride harder? I do like a reasonably compliant ride and I know the standard car is comfortable enough. How much power was/is it set to with the x pipe?