GT500 ?

I'm looking at possibly trading my 2013 5.0 for a GT500. Not sure which GT500 though so I'm looking for opinions. In my local area there are some 11’s and 12’s that are in the $30’s, and the 13’s and 14’s are in the upper $40’s. There are two 2012’s I’ve been following, one has 43K miles, the other 51K miles. The 13’s and 14’s have lower mileage but cost a lot more.

Is the higher mileage a thing to be concerned about? Would it be worth it to trade a car I own with 28K miles for a car a year older with more miles? Or would it be better to wait for a 2013/2014? I’m hoping I’d get at least $15K trade so I’d be financing under $20K for a 2012 GT500, but would still be in the $30’s on the 13/14. I’m kind of a lean for the 2012, just not sure about the miles and if it’s worth trading a newer lower mileage car.

Thanks

I have a 2009 I bought a little over a year ago with 113,800 on it when purchased. I beat the piss out of it on a daily basis. I have tracked it a little, but I drive it hard every day and some hard street runs whenever I get someone who wants to "go" and the conditions are good. I have put just under 20K miles on it in 14 months and it sat for nearly 2 and a half months last winter. 51K miles wouldn't scare me if it looks like it was taken care of. I would have a mechanic you trust look at compression numbers and shake it down a little. The dealership shouldn't have a problem if they are on the up and up about the car.

I have a 2012 with 53,xxx miles that I bought new April 2012. Oil, brakes, and tires only with no signs of other mechanical issues. I need to look into changing coolant, brake fluid, and possibly transmission fluid within the next year or so just to be proactive. I wouldn't let miles scare you if there's a history of service.

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Do you plan to mod the car or leave stock?
-If plan to mod get a 11-12. Lower price and with mods will have similar HP as a modded 13-14.
-If plan to leave stock, get a 13-14. Highest HP of S197 GT500's and best factory options available.

Do you want Recaro seats?
-Wasn't an option until 12 so an 11 won't have them.

For the 12's your following past millage it would depend on package options, Performance Package, Recaro's and Nav make a difference in price Vs base models.

I found a 2014 with 39K miles, Carfax looks great, all mx done in a very timely manner. They have it listed for $43,995, seems a little high to me given the mileage, but maybe there's some play in the price. Because on CarMax there's a 2014 with 17K miles for $43,998. CarMax would be more difficult since I have a trade though.

The 2014 w/39K miles has the Recaro seats, Nav, SVT Track Pkg, Shaker Pro, 3.31 gears, Shelby cover (?). That's the extra stuff that costs money on the Window Sticker.

I plan on leaving it stock. Seems weird to go from a 2013 w/28K miles to a yr newer but with almost 40K miles. I am a mileage freak, annoys the wife. I've only put 6K miles on the 2013. I bought it used Nov 2016. Actually, she probably put 4K of the miles driving it to Louisiana and back.

If your gonna leave it stock, any year model is fine.
I bought mine with 43k miles on it, bone stock. I am the only owner who cut into it so it does fine. 700rwhp

I think, lowest mileage possible to dollar amount ratio and put the money into a '14, better paint that year.

Here is my thread IN CASE, you decide on a 11-12 and want to do basic bolt ons

https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/bone-stock-to-fully-modded-11.1166686/

Since these cars are used, and there is no option to pick your color/options and order/buy new, I would buy the car that is in your 1st or 2nd color choice with the options that you want, mandatory options first, then wishful options.

There is nothing more discouraging than buying a car that is in a color that was a 3rd or 4th choice and is missing the options that you REALLY wish it had, just because it was cheaper than another one that you were more interested in. Of course miles and condition will be the determining factors. The wrong choice car is cool at first because it is new to you, but then reality sets in and the "I wish" comes into play and endless spending to try to make it what you REALLY wanted.......

R

I agree with Robert M completely. If you chose to buy a GT500 just because of a cheaper price you will regret it. Choice of color that you want is very important. Remember that you will look at that color for as long as you have that car. Try to get the color you really want.

Yes, decide the things YOU want for your Shelby.
If it’s a keeper for many years and you’re keeping stock, the ‘13-14 make the most power.
The unique options are the ‘11-14 glass roof and ‘12-14 Recaros.
I ordered my ‘14 but the must haves for me was glass roof and Recaros.
If price is a major barrier, and that’s understandable, the ‘13-14 looks can be carried over to most ‘11-12 cars.
Thankfully, it’s a Mustang, so many parts are available.
The tough add ons are the roof and Recaros.
Good luck.
-J

What are the interest rates to finance a 7-8 yr old car?

Fyi, I got 16.5k for my 2013 gt with 59k miles 2 years ago.

Since nobody said it, do not get a 2010.

Also do not overlook the older ones. This is an incredible combo and my guess will go for a great price
900-Mile 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Klaus said:

Since nobody said it, do not get a 2010.

Also do not overlook the older ones. This is an incredible combo and my guess will go for a great price
900-Mile 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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Why no 2010?


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Drive a 13/14 GT500, they're monsters in stock form and have a lot of great features. But I would at least buy a 2011 or newer.

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Why no 2010?


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The 2010 is kinda the bastard year of the GT500s, it's basically a 09 GT500 with a new body on top, the 2011 had a big list of changes and improvements.

At the end of the day, these are Mustangs. There are plenty of Mustangs with high miles and you would never know. 50k is not high miles either.
The higher mileage ones IMHO are a safer buy. The nill mileage ones tend to have been passed around and beat to piss.

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The nill mileage ones tend to have been passed around and beat to piss.

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I would disagree. Most of the Shelbys are old man cars and owners have 3 or 4 vehicles. Mine with 12k looked like it was brand new when I got it. There were no leases and guys that bought them could actually afford them and treated them as such.

Robert M said:

Since these cars are used, and there is no option to pick your color/options and order/buy new, I would buy the car that is in your 1st or 2nd color choice with the options that you want, mandatory options first, then wishful options.

There is nothing more discouraging than buying a car that is in a color that was a 3rd or 4th choice and is missing the options that you REALLY wish it had, just because it was cheaper than another one that you were more interested in. Of course miles and condition will be the determining factors. The wrong choice car is cool at first because it is new to you, but then reality sets in and the "I wish" comes into play and endless spending to try to make it what you REALLY wanted.......

R

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Good advice there!

OP, I recommend that you make a list of your personal preferences such as mileage, paint color, interior, seats, options, features, mods or no mods, condition, price, etc. Prioritize the list items. Then run your possibles against the list. The goal should be to find the GT-500 that best meets your prioritized preferences. That's my personal advice.

Can we all agree that we are all car guys? And that we are crazy over these things? Good, then read on!

tomf said:

I agree with Robert M completely. If you chose to buy a GT500 just because of a cheaper price you will regret it. Choice of color that you want is very important. Remember that you will look at that color for as long as you have that car. Try to get the color you really want.

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When I was younger, I always tended to "settle" for a particular model with an awesome price, but not my color choice, interior or exterior, and/or did not have the options I really wanted. Certainly, I was happy that I bought the car but not completely satisfied. So what would I do? Keep looking!!! Six months later, give or take, I would justify why I wanted a replacement...

My wife said to me a long time ago, "I know how you are. Wait until you find one you absolutely will be happy with and don't settle for second best because it's cheaper."

She was absolutely right. In time, you will find exactly what you want. Patience does have its virtues. Now that I'm "older", this is the wisdom I've gained over the years and can pass this along.

Klaus said:

I would disagree. Most of the Shelbys are old man cars and owners have 3 or 4 vehicles. Mine with 12k looked like it was brand new when I got it. There were no leases and guys that bought them could actually afford them and treated them as such.

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You apparently do not follow youtube or forums or facebook groups at all. lol. This isn't 10-12 years ago.
These things are beaten hard and abused and raced on the regular. There are far more out there owned by late teens and low 20's guys than older guys. Esp the 13/14 ones.
The old guys that thought they were going to store these and make a profit have since sold them when they realized they lost money on the deal.
All the lower mileage ones I have seen even that were single owner, were beaten each and every time they were driven too.

^^^ While I agree with much of what you said, not all GT-500 owners beat on their cars (ie. routinely race them). No more than all Terminator owners beat on their's. Sure, it could that more do than don't, but there are definitely GT-500s out there that have not been routinely raced/driven hard. Regular maintenance has a lot to do with engine longevity, too. Which is why patience and common sense are big factors when looking for the right GT-500. Especially if you really want a low mileage, 1-owner car. The more you learn about the car AND the owner, the better. Which is why I always that people to find out if a car's owner is a member of a forum like SVTPerformance. You'd be surprised how much you can learn by browsing an owner's posts.