Shelby Values

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Beemer-5

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Friday 27th July 2007
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What should one look to pay for a used Shelby in the UK right now?

Beemer-5

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Friday 3rd August 2007
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vpr said:
Yeah...Thanks. That didn't help. Just served to confuse more.

Been trying to decide whether I should buy a Mustang for around 2 yrs now,. Normally I just buy on a whim which is why I'm concerned....What's stopping me?
Resale value or lhd perhaps?

Beemer-5

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Tuesday 7th August 2007
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The Shelby is lardy and over-expensive; that's how i'm reading all of this.


So, if someone wants a great-looking modern Mustang and has, say, £30K to spend, what should he do?

Beemer-5

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Tuesday 7th August 2007
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I love American cars, i indeed have owned a few in my time and regularly go to the USA and hook up with car fans i know there.
The local car meet at Ventura is full of high-bhp 'built' small and big- blocks.

Anyway, i fancy a Mustang, but, like a lot of people i speak to, i don't want to/can't afford to pay for ltd edition price-hiking, i want the most powerful and nicest handling/braking car i can get---at a good price!!

I accept that some will disagree here, but i am sorry, the very thought of me having to spend loads of extra money, on a car already costing £50,000, (Shelby), to get it to go and handle well is ridiculous!

Any car costing that amount should go and handle brilliantly out of the shop.


Beemer-5

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Tuesday 7th August 2007
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They're probably swear words here, but £50K buys me a 2004, mint condition, twin-turbo Porsche 911, that i have to spend nothing on once bought and it is awesome in just about every way.
That fact comes back to me, when i think of spending maybe £60K, altogether, on a Shelby.
(Hides behind sofa).


I'd love a fast Mustang, but regardless of what our dealer friend is hoping for, there is only one way Shelby values are going imo.
They'll be £35K before long.

Beemer-5

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Tuesday 7th August 2007
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jwr, there will always be those with more money than sense, but for the rest of us?
Many will want what i want, good, plain, value for money.

(I know a guy who lost £900 a week for the five months he had his car, selling it because he was bored with the powerband---S65 AMG).

Beemer-5

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Tuesday 7th August 2007
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jwr said:
Beemer-5 , im on your side mate , you seem to be considering all sorts from your postings around the forum, and every car mentioned is great in its own right , in the end only you will know what car fits the budget and requirements , the Shelby ios possibly not priced right now , but in time could still fit the bill! in the mean time , enjoy whatever you decide upon!
I am sure i will!
The Works GP is my car number 101, so we're getting through them quite nicely!
:-)

Edited by Beemer-5 on Tuesday 7th August 20:38

Beemer-5

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Tuesday 7th August 2007
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jwr said:
The Challenger is defo one on the cards as soon as it filters through, likewise the Camaro too
Lovely cars.

RHD would be nice one day?

Beemer-5

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Tuesday 14th August 2007
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My £35K cash awaits the first Shelby at that price.
I am waiting!

Beemer-5

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Tuesday 14th August 2007
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A year, no more.