Trading a 2013 GT for a 2010 Shelby

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10-07-2013, 01:05 PM

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E_cox310

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I would love to have a shelby BUT SINCE you have $10,000 set aside I would rather put that into that 5.0 since it has such great potential. If you found a way to swing a 2013 gt500... that's a different story

10-07-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 808muscle

That's a tough decision. What are they giving you on trade?

Thanks for the responses guys. Dealer is offering $29000, I owe $22000 and some change. That was a blind estimate over the phone based on options and mileage by the appraiser.

10-07-2013, 01:47 PM

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I wish. My wife has a paid off 2011 Beetle just sitting in the drive way. I asked her for it last year when I wanted it to put towards a 2013 Shelby. She wants to save it for our daughter who will start driving next year. :-(

10-07-2013, 01:51 PM

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IMO, its not worth it. With the power available in your current '13 5.0, I think you are much better off going with some mods to hold you over until the '15's come out. Obviously, styling is the big question, but they will be ~400 lbs lighter and have more power in the 5.0 than '13's. Basically, a '15 5.0 should be able to beat a '10 shelby straight from the factory. Keep saving and make your decision once the new Mustangs are revealed.

If I don't buy this GT500, I will not throw money at my 2013 until we get some specs on the 2015. I'd hate to put even $1000 into this car just to trade it in 6 months.

10-07-2013, 01:55 PM

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For you car experts, can you guys tell me if the $40,000 price tag a fair deal for a 2010 Shelby? Do you think asking $38000 is low balling these guys?

10-07-2013, 02:00 PM

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Well guys, I guess it wasn't meant to be. Got a phone call and the car was sold. :-( I guess that's a sign! What a way to start the week. I didn't have possession, yet I felt like it was mine :'(

10-07-2013, 02:35 PM

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Darn. That stinks my man. I was just going to say that no offer is low balling them and they should have some wiggle room regardless. Better to insist that they give you more on your trade then knock off on the asking price though for tax purposes (at least in CO where you get tax credit for the trade in amount)

10-07-2013, 03:50 PM

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I wouldn't do it. I would see the 2015 first. And or get a 2013 gt500! Then there is no argument. But if your really only driving 4-5 thousand a year. I'd rather be in the Shelby...

10-07-2013, 09:56 PM

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Well guys, I guess it wasn't meant to be. Got a phone call and the car was sold. :-( I guess that's a sign! What a way to start the week. I didn't have possession, yet I felt like it was mine :'(

That's not a 'sign', you just missed it.