SLR or Ford GT
Discussion
robm3 said:
I passed up an FGT about 3 years ago for US$125K. At the time I thought it was a little overpriced. It was for sale in Minneapolis through a friend of a friend. I could have stored it there no issues as well.
It was a mistake passing it up as I see they're now asking 180-200K and trading around 20K less then that.
Took it for a drive but at the time I had an Ultima GTR so by comparison it felt a little slow and ponderous.
Still may get one but I'd need to find a location in UK for long term storage.
Import from US to UK would set you back 20% VAT + 8% Import duty... cheaper to buy now in the UK actuallyIt was a mistake passing it up as I see they're now asking 180-200K and trading around 20K less then that.
Took it for a drive but at the time I had an Ultima GTR so by comparison it felt a little slow and ponderous.
Still may get one but I'd need to find a location in UK for long term storage.
7k? I imported a Mercedes last year for around £1300 containerised, roll on/off was under a grand but I wouldn't do it the cheap way again. SVA isn't a big problem but my Merc needed new xenons which cost a grand, not sure how you get the lights sorted on a GT, though there are plenty of specialists around. To be honest I'm looking at them in Europe cheaper and easier to get home currently.
I can't comment on what the SLR is like, as I have never driven one. I never could come to terms with how they look, the long bonnet is striking, but overall I think they are quite uninspiring and awkward.
I bought a GT about three years ago, and It is everything I had hoped for and more. I did have my car uprated by Mountune, and also installed a custom exhaust system from Stainless Works in Ohio, it sounds incredible. Be prepared for lots of attention. Fantastic modern version of an iconic car, that I think will become more valuable in the future.
I bought a GT about three years ago, and It is everything I had hoped for and more. I did have my car uprated by Mountune, and also installed a custom exhaust system from Stainless Works in Ohio, it sounds incredible. Be prepared for lots of attention. Fantastic modern version of an iconic car, that I think will become more valuable in the future.
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