I, along with many others on this forum, have been suggesting from the start that the GT would not follow the traditional exotic car pricing curve. I hate to be an "I told you so" but in this case I'll make an exception. :biggrin
These cars are simply too unique to put in the same category as Vipers, Gallardos, 911 Turbos, Continental GTs, etc. Obviously I'm biased, but the GT (even with over 4,000 made) is a once-in-a-lifetime car. And like other OIALTCs there will never be enough of them.
Remember that, just like with Hemi 'Cudas, original Cobras, 427 'Vettes, etc. there are FAR MORE than 4,000 people who have fallen in love with this vehicle, but many/most of them couldn't afford one...yet. And like those other cars, they ain't building any more GTs.
So as those people age and/or increase their personal wealth they will only want a GT even more and find they have the means to buy one...except that as that number of people increases so will demand for the car, and thus the car's market value will rise, too. For many it will become a race -- "Can my ability to buy a GT overtake the GT's appreciation rate?"
How do I know this? I've been playing the same game with winged warriors (Superbirds and Daytonas) for 25 years. And so far the winged warriors' appreciation rate is still winning. Of course, I almost bought one in 2001 for $40,000 (right after 9/11) but the seller and I were still $700 apart on price. Now that car would cost me $140,000-$160,000, and at that price I'd rather have a GT (which is why I do).
If you are out there dickering over a couple thousand dollars with a dealer or private individual on a GT you're foolish. BUY IT NOW! In case the latest pricing trends haven't made it clear to any potential buyers, these cars aren't getting less popular.
And just to be crystal clear, 2005 #1456 (blue, white stripes, wheels, red calipers and NO MAC) is NOT FOR SALE.
