LOL! Cars are just about the worst thing anyone can invest in, as they will always be a depreciating asset, even 30 years from now (once you take inflation into account). Invest in stocks or real estate and buy cars to enjoy driving them.

I'm not worried about modding mySGT (hell, I bought it withan intent to mod it). Granted, I got a smokin deal, but those deals are still out there, just have to look around for them and not buy from the first dealer that's asking $40K.I would not spend $40K for a SGT, but for whatI did spend,it was a WAY better deal than picking up a GT and modding it from scratch. Because of that, I was able to "pass go" and dive right onto somemore "intense"mods.

Bottom line is, the SGT is only going to sell for what the market willbare, and Iknow for a factthat they're not flying offlots at $40K.Make an offer of $35.5K and walk away. Do that at a few dealerships and I guarantee one of them will call you back within a matter of days to accept your offer.

 

A Saleen or Roush starts to look like a good deal when you itemize it like that...

 

Try for a used GT500 in the same price range. 08 GT500 can be purchased new around $46,000.

 

IMO the shelby 350 is a lowered gt ,they jack the price up 15-20 grandadd a bunch of plastic junk to it, and come up with 40 grand. Rip off!

 

Get a new 08 GT and mod it up!!
Plus i heard that the shelby gt's computer is locked so u cant do any mods to them such as a tune!!
Might be a rumor u might wanna look into if u plan on buying one!!

 

just installed a brenspeed pax 2200 h.o. tune on mine. loaded right up.

 

By the look of the rotors it looks like it hasn't moved in a while.

 

I decided to get a new 2008 GT Premium Convertible California Special with a functional hood scoop for 35k. After the research I did I really wanted a GT500, but with them selling so high above the MSRP and not really trusting the handful of used scattered through the country in the 45 - 50 k range; I figuredI would wait a little while and see if I want one in a couple years; by that time a challenger might be the way to go (please dont flame me).

Thanks for everyone's advice, I am glad I did not settle for a Shelby GT.

 

I have an 05 Mustang gtwith a lot mods and it screams. IIwere you I would get the Shelby. Call His shop in Nevada and see what e's got available new or use ad if you can afford itbuy it.When old man Shelby buys the farm the car will appreciate. Askyourself one question, What carwill make me Happy, and buy it. Good Luck Don