I have my GT posted for sale in the Ford GT Forum for sale section but I have been told by various people that my car is worth as little as $138,000 to as much as $165,000. I'm confused. Can anyone give me some real life feedback? It is an 05, black with silver strips, red calipers, upgraded wheels, MacIntosh, Borla exhaust and a shift kit. 11,000 miles, good tires, perfect condition. I live in California and it has never been driven in the rain.
what is a gt worth?
- Thread starter Ed Goetz
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timcantwell
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Ed:
As has been mentioned on a couple threads on this subject, low or "no" mileage cars are pretty much being sold from "sticker" to 10K "over" these days - unless you see the odd (and rare) "fire sale" going on for some reason. And 1 or 2 "low/news" reported here went for slightly BELOW "sticker" - though for the life of me I can't 'figger' why they were sold so cheap!:eek
ROC's estimate for your car's value is pbly pretty close "real world" because of the miles on the clock, though a 6K mile GT did go for $167,900 (or something like that) only a few days ago on ebay.
But, $138K would just be giving it away IMHO.
:cheers
As has been mentioned on a couple threads on this subject, low or "no" mileage cars are pretty much being sold from "sticker" to 10K "over" these days - unless you see the odd (and rare) "fire sale" going on for some reason. And 1 or 2 "low/news" reported here went for slightly BELOW "sticker" - though for the life of me I can't 'figger' why they were sold so cheap!:eek
ROC's estimate for your car's value is pbly pretty close "real world" because of the miles on the clock, though a 6K mile GT did go for $167,900 (or something like that) only a few days ago on ebay.
But, $138K would just be giving it away IMHO.
:cheers
Thanks!
Thank you for your input. Before I posted on the forum, I had an offer from a dealer for $140,000. Then he called me back and said he was having trouble getting financing for his customer and wanted me to sell for $135,000. So, I thought I'd post on the forum asking $143,000 and see if an enthusiast might be interested. My first call was from a broker who said he has a dealer who will pay $138,000. If the low end for the car is $145,000 (absolutely NOTHING wrong with the car) then I guess a dealer would not want to pay more than the $138,000 if they plan to sell at about $150,000. After all, they are in business and are entitled to make a profit -- in this case, about 10% after transportation expenses. Still, I would like to get the extra $5000 --- but, if no one makes an offer by day's end on Tuesday I'll sell it for the $138,000.
Again, guys, thank you for your help.:ack
Thank you for your input. Before I posted on the forum, I had an offer from a dealer for $140,000. Then he called me back and said he was having trouble getting financing for his customer and wanted me to sell for $135,000. So, I thought I'd post on the forum asking $143,000 and see if an enthusiast might be interested. My first call was from a broker who said he has a dealer who will pay $138,000. If the low end for the car is $145,000 (absolutely NOTHING wrong with the car) then I guess a dealer would not want to pay more than the $138,000 if they plan to sell at about $150,000. After all, they are in business and are entitled to make a profit -- in this case, about 10% after transportation expenses. Still, I would like to get the extra $5000 --- but, if no one makes an offer by day's end on Tuesday I'll sell it for the $138,000.
Again, guys, thank you for your help.:ack
Roger Vincent
GT Owner
And so it begins. The downward fall. A few years from now, I bet I can hear, "Hey I used to own one of those. I can't believe I sold it so low, if I still had it, hell I could pay off my house and have money left over for another one!" How many times have I said those very words. Then again, it could go the other way, "Boy was I lucky to sell when I did! Look at what they are bringing now!" I have toyed with the notion of selling mine, and for what it's worth, it's on Autotrader, but it's priced safely high so I won't be challenged. Now I'm thinking, as long as I am healthy, I will keep this car and let my kids fight it out when I am dead and long gone. So, guys, give your cars away if you must, as for me, I am keeping mine. Oh, and as for the broker (or dealer) making money, not off me brother, I took the risk, not him! BTW, I am dropping that Autotrader add as soon as I post this. Mine, with 3500 miles, was priced at 169, and have had offers of 155.
Buying and selling cars is all about the buyer and seller at a particular point in time. Some paid way over msrp, others paid less than invoice. I believe some salvage title GT's have sold for more than $138,000. Anyone who is able to purchase a GT with a good history for that kind of money is getting a very good deal. If it works for the Seller, then it's a win-win.
I believe some salvage title GT's have sold for more than $138,000>>>
Agreed! 145 is way too low, let alone 138. $150K- plus should be attainable with a little patience....
Agreed! 145 is way too low, let alone 138. $150K- plus should be attainable with a little patience....
GTNJ
GT Owner
I agree with vyprgt2 ...........patience ...........patience.
Don't give your gal away !
And the dealer is full of S#^T !
And if I didn't have a Black GT (the fastest color) I'd buy yours !!!!!!!!
You 'gotta' be more direct tellin' us how you feel, Jeeerzee! :lol
(By the way - DO YOU EVER check yur "P.M."s? :slap)
Oh, puleeeeeeeze... The black and the red GT's were the ones Ford downloaded the V-6 programing into, for Pete's sake! And 'even put milder programs in all the rest - except for one. They downloaded the HOT 'programs into the blue/whites. I thought everbuddy knew that?
(INCOMING!!!)
You're always backwards. It's White/Blue that got the hot programs, not blue/white. :slap
S592R
GT Owner
- Dec 3, 2006
- 2,800
You guys are mental .... everyone knows that Heritage is the fastest! We have winning race photos to prove it.
the perfect storm
WOW!
I didn't realize how strong some feelings would run. I can see that some of you are as passionate about the GT as I am about hot rods. Actually, I just like building cars so much it is easier for me to be into a car I put together rather than one I just wrote a check for. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate what a great car the GT is. I know, because about 10 years ago I built a replica GT40 and it couldn't hold a candle to the Ford product in any way.
Boy, now I feel like a shumck for selling the GT.
WOW!
I didn't realize how strong some feelings would run. I can see that some of you are as passionate about the GT as I am about hot rods. Actually, I just like building cars so much it is easier for me to be into a car I put together rather than one I just wrote a check for. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate what a great car the GT is. I know, because about 10 years ago I built a replica GT40 and it couldn't hold a candle to the Ford product in any way.
Boy, now I feel like a shumck for selling the GT.
'Use to feel the same way, Ed. But, practically speaking, there was just no way I 'figgered' I could build a car that would be able to do everything the GT can do (to say nothing of doing it as well). And even if I COULD - it wouldn't be as unique. Plus, I wouldn't get 10 cents on the dollar if/when the time came to sell it.
Besides - I COULD HAVE THE GT AS FAST AS I COULD WRITE THE CHECK! And yuh just can't beat that kinda "build time"! :lol
:lol
You see what all you guys don't know is that I got my info from was our Moderator (Bony) who has a White one. I took that as an admission against interest and from someone who obviously knows what he's talking about.
If nothing else the guy's honest!!!!
Steve: Ok but there obvioiusly not racing RED GTs!!!
LOL
You see what all you guys don't know is that I got my info from was our Moderator (Bony) who has a White one. I took that as an admission against interest and from someone who obviously knows what he's talking about.
If nothing else the guy's honest!!!!
Steve: Ok but there obvioiusly not racing RED GTs!!!
LOL
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fjpikul
GT Owner
I think if you bozos would kindly check the FORD museum in Dearborn, the RED car is the only one there. Enough said about color.