...And so it begins. Guess what this GT500KR is selling for on EBay?

[SickWrathTerror]

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$154,991.

LOL.

Not surprising.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...85078&

[justinfl]

that is a bull**** markup... 105,000 dollar markup? according to that sticker it's 46k msrp... lol

[AZGolf]

The price has gone straight...to plaid!

[::xander::]

can anyone be that stupid???

and don't give me the 'someone with too much money' will buy it.

[SickWrathTerror]

Quote, originally posted by justinfl »

that is a bull**** markup... 105,000 dollar markup? according to that sticker it's 46k msrp... lol

Hmm...interesting you noticed that.

The GT500KR stickers for 80k. Looks like they screwed up and put a regular GT500 sticker on there?

Sh*t, if it didn't have the insane markup, somebody would be getting a helluva deal on a KR.

[theSCHAFF]

HaHa! I hope that even people with money who could afford that ridiculous ass price, just DON'T buy it because of how obsurd that markup is. and that in a year, or two they have to sell it for BELOW sticker just to get rid of it, and make room in the show room!

that's strate i'gnant pawtnuh!

[lilmoose21]

how big of a difference is there between this and the regular gt500

[_Steve_]

Quote, originally posted by lilmoose21 »

how big of a difference is there between this and the regular gt500

50 hp, mostly due to a different intake.

[DoubleNaught]

The $80K is the 1st production car to feature built in stealership markup in it's price, why pay more?

[scubasteved]

is it just me or is that thing photoshop'd into that picture?

[duke of chucchinchilla]

Quote, originally posted by scubasteved »

is it just me or is that thing photoshop'd into that picture?

I agree, looks like they're all stock images.

[jaysvw]

ahhh Mustang owners, one(sucker) born every minute.

Quote, originally posted by scubasteved »

is it just me or is that thing photoshop'd into that picture?

My guess would be yes, considering they say in the auction that they dont recieve their first KR until the 25th.

[qkslvr]

Quote, originally posted by jaysvw »

My guess would be yes, considering they say in the auction that they dont recieve their first KR until the 25th.

Not to mention the terribly Photoshopped timt job...

[haris]

Quote, originally posted by scubasteved »

is it just me or is that thing photoshop'd into that picture?

we have a winner

[DoubleNaught]

Quote, originally posted by lilmoose21 »

how big of a difference is there between this and the regular gt500

Carbon fiber hood, specially made tires just for this model, HID's, dashstrokable leather dash, a new cold air intake, stiffer lower suspension, 25% shorter throw shifter, quicker throttle response, the Shelby GT500KR has been fitted with an elevated axle vent reservoir to prevent axle fluid expulsion during sustained periods of performance driving or track-day use. Worth an extra $40K?

"Every GT500KR will be hand customized and delivered to each customer in an enclosed transporter, just like the Ford GT."

[6cylVWguy]

Quote, originally posted by theSCHAFF »

and that in a year, or two they have to sell it for BELOW sticker just to get rid of it, and make room in the show room!

See this simply won't happen, unless the economy takes a turn for the absolute worst and we move right past a recession into a depression. With 600 of these cars being produced, I suspect they won't have a problem selling these cars. Now the markup is a different story. It may go down dramatically over time.

This is just a testament to how crazy mustang enthusiasts actually are! Would I spend that kind of money on a golf-based supercar? Eh, probably not (though that W12 GTI concept/one-off was kind of interesting! ). For 80k, I think I'd rather have a 997S. Or if possible maybe some type of used Aston (would love an AMV8!).

[xSeamrog]

Quote, originally posted by DoubleNaught »

Carbon fiber hood, specially made tires just for this model, HID's, dashstrokable leather dash, a new cold air intake, stiffer lower suspension, 25% shorter throw shifter, quicker throttle response, the Shelby GT500KR has been fitted with an elevated axle vent reservoir to prevent axle fluid expulsion during sustained periods of performance driving or track-day use. Worth an extra $40K? "Every GT500KR will be hand customized and delivered to each customer in an enclosed transporter, just like the Ford GT."

You forgot a whole lotta negative caster, too.

[spockcat]

I think I would rather have a Ford GT (GT40 clone) at that price. In fact, I might even have enough money left over for insurance.

[nicoli]

BWAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH.......b reathes.......Bawwhahahahahhahaha!!!!!111111oneone oneoneone

[BrianGriffin]

If you can get a second-hand GT for that price, why the F would you get the KR?

[sp_golf]

These cars have already been sold for around the same price @ Barrett-Jackson...

Too much haterade on TCL...

[SMG]

The dealership near me has one advertised for.....wait for it....$182,500!

Here's the link

Quote, originally posted by sp_golf »

These cars have already been sold for around the same price @ Barrett-Jackson... Too much haterade on TCL...

One (the first one) was sold at Barrett-Jackson for that price. And all the money above msrp went to charity.


Modified by SMG at 12:14 PM 5-19-2008

[rempel]

a brief list of cars I would rather purchase for 150k:
Ferrari 360, Ferrari 575M, Aston Martin DB9, Ford GT, Merc CLK63 Black, Lambo Gallardo, 911GT3 RS

Of course I could keep going but just to illustrate the point of the competition this car must go against when listed at $154k.

[DoubleNaught]

For 180 stacks the stealership could've a least put actual pictures up

Not that it would stop someone for buying it anyway, but still

[al@absolute]

Quote »

* THE SHELBY KR's will be "epa" rated and street legal before May 1st. DON't Panic (only if you drive a car with an ugly bow tie, you should be worried)

[PsyberVW]

Quote, originally posted by DoubleNaught »

For 180 stacks the stealership could've a least put actual pictures up Not that it would stop someone for buying it anyway, but still

They probably don't even have the car (or have it yet)..

[JoeBMX]

I can has Legend? Sam?

[NightTrain EX]

Quote, originally posted by SickWrathTerror »

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I thought the wheels looked nicer on the concept version....before anyone says anything about that, I know a concept is a concept, but they made it seem like the car was going to go into production the way it already was.

OH and the picture definitely is Pshopped

[-Khaos-]

Dude, that car is so worth 150,000+.

What would the monthly payments be?

[tbvvw]

Quote, originally posted by rempel »

a brief list of cars I would rather purchase for 150k: Ferrari 360, Ferrari 575M, Aston Martin DB9, Ford GT, Merc CLK63 Black, Lambo Gallardo, 911GT3 RS Of course I could keep going but just to illustrate the point of the competition this car must go against when listed at $154k.

If it means anything to you...many of the Mustang/Vette owners that pay 6 figures (at B-J for example) have a serious collection and may even own some of the cars you mentioned. It's not like anyone paying $150K for a new Mustang is gonna use it as a daily driver. Most of the owners, like most of the Ford GT owners will treat it as a garage queen and keep it for the long haul. The owner of my local Ford dealership bought the first GT allocated to his shop and 3 yrs later, it's still in the showroom w/ less than 50 miles on the clock. He says he's going to do the exact same thing with a GT500KR.

[DoubleNaught]

Quote, originally posted by PsyberVW »

They probably don't even have the car (or have it yet)..

True, scratch that last head bang from the record counsel....

[Son]

Quote, originally posted by NightTrain EX »

I thought the wheels looked nicer on the concept version....before anyone says anything about that, I know a concept is a concept, but they made it seem like the car was going to go into production the way it already was.

Yeah, the wheels were like 20s but they didn't seem impossibly big. The production wheels are, what, 18s? The car sure would look better with them concept wheels.

[WakeHead]

Quote, originally posted by tbvvw »

If it means anything to you...many of the Mustang/Vette owners that pay 6 figures (at B-J for example) have a serious collection and may even own some of the cars you mentioned. It's not like anyone paying $150K for a new Mustang is gonna use it as a daily driver. Most of the owners, like most of the Ford GT owners will treat it as a garage queen and keep it for the long haul. The owner of my local Ford dealership bought the first GT allocated to his shop and 3 yrs later, it's still in the showroom w/ less than 50 miles on the clock. He says he's going to do the exact same thing with a GT500KR.

Might as well laminate them.

[MotownSVT]

Not that more than 20 of these things will ever see any track time... but if I'm putting together a track-ready Mustang, I certainly don't want heavy-ass 20" wheels on it.

[anotoneher]

Quote, originally posted by justinfl »

that is a bull**** markup... 105,000 dollar markup? according to that sticker it's 46k msrp... lol

The KR actually MSRP's for around $79,000. There's a secondary window sticker for the vehicle.

But what do I know, I'm only a sales manager at a Ford dealership and own a GT500 *shrugs*