2006 Sheby clone-buy or not to buy?
06-19-2015, 05:22 AM
#12
that is a great looking car. not sure on what route your going (finance/pay cash) but there isn't a bank out there that would loan you 18 grand against a 06 GT. I would also ask how long the supercharger has been on the car and if the rotating assembly has been upgraded to forged internals. the reason for all the Shelby stuff could be a result of an accident or 2 and instead of going with stock parts they went with Shelby bumpers and badging and went on from there. as long as it still is a clean title I wouldn't worry to much about it but ask to see receipts for all the work done. an owner/builder of a car that clean should have them in a binder.
06-19-2015, 08:07 AM
#13
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: PA
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While you might not get "full credit" for all your accessories they are worth something especially if you where going to do it anyways. statement is really dumb! not worth more? you could buy it and trade someone the supercharger for there manifold and I bet they would hand you a couple grand so it is worth more.
06-21-2015, 01:37 AM
#16
I wouldn't be put off by the two accident history if they were just minor fender benders but I definitely agree that the car is way overpriced at $18k. I'd put it somewhere around 12-13k.
06-21-2015, 02:30 AM
#17
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Anchorage, AK
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Edmunds puts it at $15,000 for dealer retail, in his area for an outstanding condition 06 GT with those miles.
As others have said, there is a lot of mod money in it, if you like it, make an offer, but they probably think it's already priced too low, so good luck.
As others have said, there is a lot of mod money in it, if you like it, make an offer, but they probably think it's already priced too low, so good luck.
06-21-2015, 03:21 AM
#18
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,149
Hello fellow members,
I am need of opinions and advice.
I have been looking at a 2006 Mustsng GT premium with the following options.
Shelby front clip.
Shelby suspension
Shelby supercharger (claims 575 HP)
Under drive pulleys
Shelby wheels
Shelby badges
TCI shifter (auto)
It has 44,000 original miles and Carfax looks good.
I have the chance to grab this at $18,000.
I think I know the answer, but was looking for your advice an opinions on if it is with the $$$.
Thank you in advance,
Peter
I am need of opinions and advice.
I have been looking at a 2006 Mustsng GT premium with the following options.
Shelby front clip.
Shelby suspension
Shelby supercharger (claims 575 HP)
Under drive pulleys
Shelby wheels
Shelby badges
TCI shifter (auto)
It has 44,000 original miles and Carfax looks good.
I have the chance to grab this at $18,000.
I think I know the answer, but was looking for your advice an opinions on if it is with the $$$.
Thank you in advance,
Peter
The supercharger setup should look like this one below. If it is, I'd back it off to about the Roush 460 HP settings (boost, etc.) for safety sake.... but I'm conservative on pushing engines! I don't like driving grenades! A 460 HP 4.6L will run about like a 2015 GT with less torque, but a very strong high rpm pull! If it is some add on unit on the front of the engine I'd pass on it... run!
Honestly, a base model 2015 GT might be better money spent with about the same performance & a new car warranty, or even any clean 5.0L. GT! For my money, I'd rather have a super, clean, low mileage 5.0L GT than the car you are considering! A safer buy & with a tuner, just as much performance I would bet! I'm not that much into Shelby mods! I'm into the performance! Hope my advice helps you! I've been around hot rods a while... since about 1958.... so I've thought about a few deals!
A copy of my high school car, before Mustangs were discovered in 1965 by secretaries!
Last edited by Mr. D; 06-21-2015 at 03:56 AM.
