I've been keeping an eye on the Shelby market and am very surprised to find that there is more than a few examples of nice low mileage cars for less than the 03-04 cobra cars are going for. Are there any known issues with the 500's? Is the market bottomed on these?
07-09 GT500 issues
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I would say the market is just low on them. They are early examples, so power is lower, they don't handle as well, things like that. THe interior is more dated.
I am currently trying to sell my 2007 and have received very little interest. Mine is a pristine example of one of these cars and I don't feel like I am overpriced. Market just does not seem strong currently. Maybe it will get better towards spring.
Also remember, Terminator was only produced for 2 years. While the 07-09 GT500 has a higher ceiling, the IRS and relative rarity of the Terminator compared to the GT500 and well its reputation will only help,keep its value up.
I think GT500s in time will have a higher value, but they will still have larger production and less exclusivity than a Termi. Id take my 2011 all day long over a Termi, but i fully admit if i had money for 2 performance cars, id have my 2011 and a Terminator no question.
I think GT500s in time will have a higher value, but they will still have larger production and less exclusivity than a Termi. Id take my 2011 all day long over a Termi, but i fully admit if i had money for 2 performance cars, id have my 2011 and a Terminator no question.
They're the same cars underneath for the most part as all 07-12 cars. If you're going to be modifying it, the only difference will be the exterior looks and the interior. Prices on them are lower because the newer cars are coming down too, I would bet in 5-10 years they start going back up depending on what Ford does with the new GT500 and other cars in the future.
Rear UCA and mount, LCA and LCA relo brackets are a must if you track your car. Softer springs and drag shocks will also make a huge difference.
A driver with that car, a WOT box for no lift shift and and MGW 2 shifter should be able to get a GT500 into the 10s with slicks or DRs.
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