Just picked up an '08 Mercury Mariner for my high schooler son (really nice little truck-ette), and I asked the dealer about the KR they had when this thread started. He discreetly told me that they did sell it--- for well under list. He seemed genuinely relieved they were able to sell it at all.::eek
2 GT500 KRs at Covert Ford Austin
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ByeEnzo
GT
Been watching quite a few KR auctions on eBay. A few transactions at or just below MSRP, a few weeks ago. Now bidding seems to be stalling at about $70K or no one bids on the ones with bidding starting above sticker. I think they will be going for well under sticker as the year ends and we move into Jan/Feb. On a separate note, I got to look at a Vette ZR1 yesterday at the local Chevy dealer. I'm sure the car performs, but visually it didn't do anything for me. Looks like a Z-06 with a bulged hood and some minor body work changes. I love the looks of the KR and would rather go that route if I had to pick.
I received an unsolicited email from a Ford dealer in TN today letting me know that they have a KR on the floor. No response when I replyed that my local dealer has 3. Supply and demand.
SYCO GT
GT Owner
SYCO GT
GT Owner
This is one KR that won't be rushed off the showroom floor.
Look at the ADM...Wishful thinking. Saw this today at Theodore Robbins in Costa Mesa area.
Look at the ADM...Wishful thinking. Saw this today at Theodore Robbins in Costa Mesa area.
The local Chrys dealer here wants $8K "over" on a blk Challenger RT 6-spd they just got in ('365 horse Hemi "RT" - not the 425 horse Hemi SRT8).
I guess they're just one more dealer who hasn't gotten the word yet re: "premiums" in today's car mkt...:frown
(BTW - that car in BLACK is just plain wicked lookin'! :banana)
I guess they're just one more dealer who hasn't gotten the word yet re: "premiums" in today's car mkt...:frown
(BTW - that car in BLACK is just plain wicked lookin'! :banana)
Sinovac
GT Owner
The black SRT8 Challenger is a great looking car, but empirical data obtained during a head to head comparison while driving home yesterday from the Bradenton Supercar Shootout in my '08 GT500 has shown the SRT8 is no match for the Shelby.
I would sure HOPE so! It's 220lbs or so lighter and rated at 75 more hp! (or so say the two factories)
I like 'em both - as well as the new Camaro...if it ever sees the light of day with a REAL engine in it.
BlackICE
GT Owner
I don't think that will see the light of day, after the car czar is appointed by the new *em*/Green led *eds. Buy you muscle cars now, because they will be dinosaurs soon.
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+1 :frown:frown:frown
Us car guys will simply hafta return to building our own...........again. ASSUMING THAT WILL STILL BE LEGAL!
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B O N Y
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BlackICE
GT Owner
In CA they green saviours got that covered too, with CARB regulations and SB100. Only 500 customs cars can be registered per year in the entire state of CA. Those cars not registered via SB100 must meet SMOG standards and tests in most cases unless you got and pre 1975 (not sure of the exact date) block and chassis!
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What about, ahem, building/buying a car "out of state" and bringing it "in"? I suppose it's the same deal?
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
You can't bring into California a hot rod or home built that has been licensed in another state and expect to get plates without going through SB100 process.
The pre-smog blocks are 1967 and earlier, and these motors can't emit more pollutants than they did back in their year of production. Thus eliminating cams and carbs
The pre-smog blocks are 1967 and earlier, and these motors can't emit more pollutants than they did back in their year of production. Thus eliminating cams and carbs
Went to a local ford dealer in July and inquired about a GT500 on the floor. White w/blue stripes. $47K list. I offered list. Wasn't good enough. They wanted $15K over list. I walked out.
Car is still sitting there. I was thinking of going back in now and offering $15K under list.
Kinda hard to feel sorry for them.
Car is still sitting there. I was thinking of going back in now and offering $15K under list.
Kinda hard to feel sorry for them.
I was able to purchase a black/black stripe '09 KR with all options for 4K under sticker. Things are changing fast.
B O N Y
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