New 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 KR Announced Today!!!

[Don]

An opinion, Ford Motor Company does gain when the special models are sold at inflated prices. The individual dealer's net profit is higher which allows them to price other vehicles more competively , thereby maintaining their overall profit margin. The higher prices work for a time until the dealer inventories start to increase and/or demand for the latest has diminished.

Most recent edition of AutoWeek did not have any classfied ads for the GT, new or pre-owned, previously there were 4 to 5 on a weekly basis which started at well over $200K and gradually started to decline.

The more cars the dealer sells, more production at the Ford factories for the non-special models and not having to offer discounts or no/minimum interest loans.

Granted it is last year's model, but a new never registered 2006 Dodge Viper SR10 Coupe is selling for $79,500 with a MSRP of $90,695, discount of $11,195 , even before some bargaining, no demand or ?

[John McMahon]

I stopped at a Ford Dealer today to look at the Parnelli Jones Saleen Mustang.

Now when this car was at the NY Auto Show last year, the projected price was low 50s. When it finally came to market, the MSRP was $58K and change.

This dealer wanted a $6K premium on top of that and said since it was the last day of the month, he could 'work that number a little bit'.

Anyone willing to pay these prices for a new car that has an unrealized value as a collectable is C-R-A-Z-Y.

I will never pay $50K+ for a Mustang, its just lunacy.

[Chaplin]

Originally Posted by John McMahon

I stopped at a Ford Dealer today to look at the Parnelli Jones Saleen Mustang.

Now when this car was at the NY Auto Show last year, the projected price was low 50s. When it finally came to market, the MSRP was $58K and change.

This dealer wanted a $6K premium on top of that and said since it was the last day of the month, he could 'work that number a little bit'.

Anyone willing to pay these prices for a new car that has an unrealized value as a collectable is C-R-A-Z-Y.

I will never pay $50K+ for a Mustang, its just lunacy.

Johnny Mac- Which dealership did you see the PJ Saleen at? I was reading about that car last night- seems like it would be a nice little car. Wouldn't mind seeing one in person. But I agree re: the price, seems a bit steep. For not much more, I'd be inclined to get a Z06.

[John McMahon]

Originally Posted by Chaplin

Johnny Mac- Which dealership did you see the PJ Saleen at? I was reading about that car last night- seems like it would be a nice little car. Wouldn't mind seeing one in person. But I agree re: the price, seems a bit steep. For not much more, I'd be inclined to get a Z06.

Chappy,

Sansone Ford in Ocean, NJ (Rt 35, just north of the Asbury circle) has one in the showroom. I spoke to Anthony G, the Shelby/Saleen rep. This is their second car. Overall its a very nice piece, would be a nice OT car. They were pushing it for $5995 over MSRP, but....since it was the last day of the month, he was willing to deal....but not that much....they were hoping to make a name for themselves and get a third car in.

I really like the execution of P Jones Trans Am car in this model. Both Saleen and Jones sign the dash too. Only thing that bothered me was the upper bolster on the drivers seat jammed between my shoulder blades, could be uncomfortable on long drives.

They also had a couple of low miles S281 Saleens there and some Roush 427R Stangs.

Re: Z06....yer on the mark! I may wait another year and pick up a used Z06. Hands down, best bang for the buck for a dual purpose driver/racer. They make average racers (like me!) look like a pro!

[Dinobyte]

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