Used Superformance or New Backdraft from Vintage

[buddyg]

Nothing against a BDR but I find it hard to believe they hold their value as well as a Superformance. I'm sure you would be happy with either but you have to decide if you want more originality or more of a custom car.

[itstock]

Originally Posted by buddyg

Nothing against a BDR but I find it hard to believe they hold their value as well as a Superformance. I'm sure you would be happy with either but you have to decide if you want more originality or more of a custom car.

I looked at used vs new for over a year. They hold prices about the same, and a little less than 5 years ago, you could argue that the backdraft was holding value better than the superformance. If we made a technical chart, it would probably be something like they both bottom out at or around 80 percent of the original price. The superformance might even be under that.

In 2011-12 a 5 year old backdraft was selling for as much and sometimes more than the original purchase price.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by buddyg

Nothing against a BDR but I find it hard to believe they hold their value as well as a Superformance. I'm sure you would be happy with either but you have to decide if you want more originality or more of a custom car.

If you think of it more a a case of ROI, they're most likely to be much the same.
In any case, judging from his replies, this doesn't seem to be a deciding factor for ACE23.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by buddyg

Nothing against a BDR but I find it hard to believe they hold their value as well as a Superformance.

There's no accurate and/or reliable historical sales data for all brands, so a BDR could hold their value better than a CSX, ERA or Kirkham. Really, who the heck knows?

One very large reason I purchased a Kirkham is because of their outstanding customer service. Pre and post sale. The Kirkham's bend over backwards for their customers. From what I've read on this site, for many years, I believe Jay from Vintage will provide you a similar experience.

Both are fine cars, but Dimis is right. Buy new, and spec it with a Coyote, just how you like it. However, if you're unsure of the entire Cobra experience, you have two options: 1) buy the used SPF and drive it around for a while and make sure you like Cobra's or 2) buy a Z06.

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

There's no accurate and/or reliable historical sales data for all brands, so a BDR could hold their value better than a CSX, ERA or Kirkham. Really, who the heck knows?

One very large reason I purchased a Kirkham is because of their outstanding customer service. Pre and post sale. The Kirkham's bend over backwards for their customers. From what I've read on this site, for many years, I believe Jay from Vintage will provide you a similar experience.

Both are fine cars, but Dimis is right. Buy new, and spec it with a Coyote, just how you like it. However, if you're unsure of the entire Cobra experience, you have two options: 1) buy the used SPF and drive it around for a while and make sure you like Cobra's or 2) buy a Z06.

Seems if I bought new the Coyote would be the choice.....if I went used a 427 would be in the cards so I could have the reason to go to a Coyote in the future LOL. My heart tells me you have to start with a nostalgic SBF so you can complain about the smell of gas and how loud it is and convince yourself you need a nice fuel efficient mod motor for some serious seat time. Don't get me started on Z06's since the market is full or REALLY nice ones at these replica car price points.