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mustang07
05-25-2005, 03:32 PM
I just found this site and i thought it was pretty interesting. I know there's been some debate about the prices and i just thought i'd post it here for any future buyers.....http://www.fordgtprices.com
Hey you live in ohio, im from Ohio, Warrensville Heights to be exact.
mustang07
05-25-2005, 04:19 PM
Hey you live in ohio, im from Ohio, Warrensville Heights to be exact.
So you lived up near Cleveland then. That's cool. Right now the big event is the Steel Valley Nationals this weekend, formerly known as Hot Rod Super Nationals. It will be great fun. Why did you move out to Cali? Anywho Good to know a fellow Ohioian!
From October 2004 through April 2005, a total of 983 Ford GTs had been built,
and only 269 Ford GTs (or 27%) had been sold, leaving 714 to be sold
These cars will begin to be dumped - and within 3 years you will be able to pickup a used GT for less than $60,000 - which is really all the car is worth.
mustang07
05-25-2005, 10:28 PM
I love the car and i agree with you RC45. The question is will the owners realize that the car is a FORD and sell it reasonable. I love Fords but they are Fords and because of that a new car will be tough to rise in price so soon.
5vz-fe
05-25-2005, 10:48 PM
I still remember when Ford's T-Bird came out few years back, they are marked up like crazy.......I guess I don't have to say what happen to the T-Bird now =P~
Of course, u can't compare T-Bird with the GT, but 200K for a FORD no matter how u see it is not worth
nthfinity
05-26-2005, 03:08 AM
Today most buyers think Ford GTs are worth LESS than $200,000.
Today most dealers think Ford GTs are worth MORE than $200,000.
Therefore, not many cars are being sold, and inventories are increasing.
Increasing supply means the prices will continue to drop.
Mid-May 2005: Prices fall under $200K. This is an important psychological barrier, and we believe prices will now begin to fall rapidly, as dealers will finally begin to realize that the market values on Ford GTs have fallen significantly from the initial $250K+ figure, and the sooner they sell their car, the higher the market value will be.
hehe, my favorite quote from that website :-D
first ill say i LOVE the GT... and its likely my 2nd favorite car in production today. the problem lies in the same nature that GM has... Dealers :( but ford is still one step behind with the GT... it cannot be serviced at any dealers yet... which means perhaps that is actually better then what the Z06 has in some respects :wink:
part of what makes a car worth so much to me is the whole package, not just performance data.
DeMoN
05-26-2005, 09:11 AM
From October 2004 through April 2005, a total of 983 Ford GTs had been built,
and only 269 Ford GTs (or 27%) had been sold, leaving 714 to be sold
These cars will begin to be dumped - and within 3 years you will be able to pickup a used GT for less than $60,000 - which is really all the car is worth.
Why do you say that? Why dont you think its worth the 150k they wanted to charge? I mean, JClarckson had no issues even when they raiced the price.
DeMoN
05-26-2005, 10:23 AM
Because they delayed it, I dont think it was because they DIDNT want to give him one. He kept saying they delayed it only.
car should of been same price as the viper/GT3.
mustang07
05-26-2005, 05:27 PM
As stated earlier about the T-Birds they were marked badly. In fact weren't they supposed to be dead by now....Anywho you can look at the viper and look at when it first came out and how high it was but throughout the months the price did come down to a more reasonable one. I didn't even think about the service of the thing, that is a good point to keep in mind.
FoxFour
05-26-2005, 06:52 PM
At a local dealership here, they have a GT that's going to be sold at a private auction. Scumbag dealers. Some shit-ass probably is going to pay over $300.000 for it. For that price-Ferrari. I remember when Ford was considering about building the GT-90 car many years ago. One of the reasons that project was shelved was because they thought that few people would buy a $100K Ford. A sucker IS born every minute.
car should of been same price as the viper/GT3.
That is correct
5vz-fe
05-27-2005, 12:24 AM
car should of been same price as the viper/GT3.
That is correct
I would still prefer the GT3 =P~ but I agree
gogglibear
05-27-2005, 07:22 PM
car should of been same price as the viper/GT3.
I don't agree you may say it is a Ford and yes it is a Ford. But Why should Ford sell a car that can out perform a viper/GT3/360/360 CS/C6 Z06/etc. and almost keeps up with a CGT and faster than a Enzo when you shorten the belt by 3mm in straight line performance, and very well circuit racing. The Enzo's lower torque doesn't help it get around those corners. All I'm saying is if it needs to be lowered in price why are some many people paying more for the car. If you have a problem with it to bad don't eat whats on your plate if you don't like it. !MOO!
Sorry to say this but if the Ford GT needs to be 60k why isn't the new Z06 RC45, and don't say because its worth it.(I'm not saying its not worth it just because you say the Ford GT isn't)
5vz-fe
05-27-2005, 08:09 PM
^U gotta be kidding me, Faster than an Enzo?? Keep up with a CGT??
The performance of the Ford GT will prolly be a ted faster than a Viper if not on par.
gogglibear
05-27-2005, 08:19 PM
^U gotta be kidding me, Faster than an Enzo?? Keep up with a CGT??
The performance of the Ford GT will prolly be a ted faster than a Viper if not on par.
Enzo in a 1/4 mile not in top speed.(with a few adjustments)
CGT, yes it keeps a lil on its ass then passes it in top speed
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0410_lemansintro/index5.html
you seem to be underestimating to Ford GT a tad bit faster than the viper?
maybe with the original exhaust system and not with a boke in engine vs. a viper with a broke in engine.
(not trying to get in a flaming just stating the facts.)
I can't seem to find the articles but they managed a 9.9 second run with a 3mm shorter belter and drag racing radials(that actualy performed worst than stock tires)
5vz-fe
05-27-2005, 09:36 PM
From the link you've provided, I guess u are only talking about straight line performance. In that case, yes, it will be quite similar in performance. If it is in a circuit enviroment, in many vids and reviews, you will see the suspension tuning of the Ford GT cannot be on the same chapter as the Enzo and the CGT.
The Ford GT gets its performance from a supercharger, and they tend to provide grunt in the low-mid range, and slack off on the top end.
Sorry to say this but if the Ford GT needs to be 60k why isn't the new Z06 RC45, and don't say because its worth it.(I'm not saying its not worth it just because you say the Ford GT isn't)
Not sure what you are getting at - everyone and their uncle thinks the new Z06 should not cost more than $60K - it's not worth any more.
Truth be known, a 911 TT is not worth $130K - but that's what it costs.
An Enzo is not worth $700K let alon $1-million.
The value is not a measure of the cost or the sum of the parts - but rather what the "people" perceive as the value - that doesn't MAKE it worth that.
In fact, a painting that has $100 worth of material in it selling for millions is just a PERCEIVED value - not real.
And things change in value.
In the late 1980's you could not buy a used Testarossa for less than $500,000 - let alone a new one. Now they barely fetch $70K.
False, hyped demand by the wealthy does not mean actual value. :)
So - with that being said, the guy who drops $300K on a Ford GT and never drives it has not "made a value purchase" - he is speculating on the value of the car as an investment and wants to flip it for profit.
:)
The guy who buys a Diablo or F355 to enjoy on the odd weekend jaunt such as Jabba does is the true auto enthusiast, who like the rest of us is kept away from the cars we will really appreciate because of the stupid rich and speculators.
Buys like Mikes dad who can easily afford to buy an Enzo for every day of the week, but only choose the cars that really appeal to them (such as his Enzo, F50 and soon 575GTHC) are the dream enthusiasts - who have the taste and money AND desire to enjoy the few cars they do buy.
The punter wo pays $90K for a new C6 Z06 when the car will be worth $50K in 2 years just has more money than sense and wants one at any cost.
SFDMALEX
05-27-2005, 10:29 PM
I have to say this is one of your top posts RC :wink: :D
5vz-fe
05-27-2005, 11:24 PM
"Worth" is a very tricky word. There's demand, and there's supply and the retail price of a product is based finely on that.
The reason why a 911 TT is 130K and not 80K is becoz there are more ppl thinking it's worth and can afford that amount than ppl thinking it's not worth or not able to afford that amount.
It is stupid for dealers to keep the price at a level that majority of ppl think it's not worth the price. No one is saying they are only worth 60k, but if dealers aren't selling any (or many) at 200k, the car is definitely not worth 200k.
dangerously_cool
06-15-2005, 05:26 AM
Makes me even more undecided for my major next year. Economics or Engineering...
My local Ford dealer, Micheal Stead Ford, has a yellow GT with black stripes. They won't let me see the inside. I've been told that a man with a Maybach came to look, and he was irate because they wouldn't let him sit in it. Their loss, I hope one day I can pick one of these up for less than 100k.
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