Canadian MSRP Shelby Cobra GT500
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I got a call from the dealer. It looks like they sold their first Cobra. There are supposed to be roughly 50 or so people on the waiting list. When I first talked to them, they said their dealer didn't do dealer markups. Now that the cars are arriving, he gives me the "oh, by the way, the cars are selling significantly above MSRP. Come see me, and we can talk about getting you in one". I asked how much above MSRP did the first one sell for? Are we talking 5k, 10k? He mentions that its significantly higher than that, and for that reason, the people are dropping off the waiting list.
I truly beleive the dealership is just going to sell the cars to the highest bidder, and there is no waiting list. I would mind paying about 59-60k for the Cobra (MSRP 54k), just to have a hot car, and 500 hp bragging rights. But the more I think about it, right now 2006 Corvette C6 Z51 package are going out the door for low 60's. If the the salesman says markup is much more over 10k, then forget it, the car isn't worth it.
I truly beleive the dealership is just going to sell the cars to the highest bidder, and there is no waiting list. I would mind paying about 59-60k for the Cobra (MSRP 54k), just to have a hot car, and 500 hp bragging rights. But the more I think about it, right now 2006 Corvette C6 Z51 package are going out the door for low 60's. If the the salesman says markup is much more over 10k, then forget it, the car isn't worth it.
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Originally Posted by link91
I thought I'd pass on this info, one of the SVT dealers today called me, and the Canadian MSRP has been released for the Shelby GT500, and I was pleasantly surprised: $51k for the coupe. The SVT manager said that they will most likely add another 10k 'market adjustment'. Still not that bad for a 500hp monster.
Currently there are 60 people on the waiting list at this dealership. I heard most SVT dealers will be getting a maximum of 15 Shelby's, coming in one per month.
That's one hell of a steal for 500+ hp. Keeping my fingers crossed that 45 people on that list are just tire kicking.....
Currently there are 60 people on the waiting list at this dealership. I heard most SVT dealers will be getting a maximum of 15 Shelby's, coming in one per month.
That's one hell of a steal for 500+ hp. Keeping my fingers crossed that 45 people on that list are just tire kicking.....
Being a past owner of one of the originals ('68 Convertible), I've got a soft spot for anything with that moniker, and I'm sure it'll be worth the price of admission......
Let us know what develops....
Colin.
Originally Posted by link91
I got a call from the dealer. It looks like they sold their first Cobra. There are supposed to be roughly 50 or so people on the waiting list. When I first talked to them, they said their dealer didn't do dealer markups. Now that the cars are arriving, he gives me the "oh, by the way, the cars are selling significantly above MSRP. Come see me, and we can talk about getting you in one". I asked how much above MSRP did the first one sell for? Are we talking 5k, 10k? He mentions that its significantly higher than that, and for that reason, the people are dropping off the waiting list.
I truly beleive the dealership is just going to sell the cars to the highest bidder, and there is no waiting list. I would mind paying about 59-60k for the Cobra (MSRP 54k), just to have a hot car, and 500 hp bragging rights. But the more I think about it, right now 2006 Corvette C6 Z51 package are going out the door for low 60's. If the the salesman says markup is much more over 10k, then forget it, the car isn't worth it.
I truly beleive the dealership is just going to sell the cars to the highest bidder, and there is no waiting list. I would mind paying about 59-60k for the Cobra (MSRP 54k), just to have a hot car, and 500 hp bragging rights. But the more I think about it, right now 2006 Corvette C6 Z51 package are going out the door for low 60's. If the the salesman says markup is much more over 10k, then forget it, the car isn't worth it.
Pretty sure btw that the 60's originals had the Cobra emblem on them as well or perhaps it was just a model with the 428 cobra jet engine. Maybe Colin can confirm.
G/L
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Originally Posted by RBull
Have to agree with your speculation about the bidding process and with your logic on how much to pay before switching brands.
Pretty sure btw that the 60's originals had the Cobra emblem on them as well or perhaps it was just a model with the 428 cobra jet engine. Maybe Colin can confirm.
G/L
Pretty sure btw that the 60's originals had the Cobra emblem on them as well or perhaps it was just a model with the 428 cobra jet engine. Maybe Colin can confirm.
G/L
The 5 liter version, the GT350 had the same emblems on it too.
I'm sorry to say I've not located my hard pics of it yet but still looking. She was a beauty.
I still miss her a lot.....
C.
Originally Posted by Msedanman
Oh yeah, mine had a cobra on each front fender, one on the grill, and one the fuel filler cap.
The 5 liter version, the GT350 had the same emblems on it too.
I'm sorry to say I've not located my hard pics of it yet but still looking. She was a beauty.
I still miss her a lot.....
C.
The 5 liter version, the GT350 had the same emblems on it too.
I'm sorry to say I've not located my hard pics of it yet but still looking. She was a beauty.
I still miss her a lot.....
C.
My '69 Torino GT CJ was white also.
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Originally Posted by RBull
You betcha. Car floor/frame used to flex and creak everytime I got on the throttle hard! I went through several motor mounts over the time I had it!
C.
Originally Posted by Msedanman
LOL, I'm not surprised about that......those 'nasties' had so much twist, they could change the rotation of the earth.......
C.
C.
Just better engineered to handle it.
I wouldn't mind having this car, but i rather get have the classic and very rare 1968 shelby mustang gt500, or more commonly known as "eleanor" (Gone in sixty seconds)
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Originally Posted by martino17_1998
I wouldn't mind having this car, but i rather get have the classic and very rare 1968 shelby mustang gt500, or more commonly known as "eleanor" (Gone in sixty seconds)
+1, I would take a GT500KR over a new GT500 anyday!! The GT500KR is my dream classic car......well that and a Boss 429.
Drool
Originally Posted by martino17_1998
I wouldn't mind having this car, but i rather get have the classic and very rare 1968 shelby mustang gt500, or more commonly known as "eleanor" (Gone in sixty seconds)
yeah that's nice. Just watched that movie again a couple of weeks ago.
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Wow, LMC has a beautiful KR in their inventory right now. What I would give to have that.
http://www.legendarymotorcar.com/home.htm
http://www.legendarymotorcar.com/home.htm
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Originally Posted by martino17_1998
I wouldn't mind having this car, but i rather get have the classic and very rare 1968 shelby mustang gt500, or more commonly known as "eleanor" (Gone in sixty seconds)
For a Mustang lover, the mid to late sixties years were "la Creme de la Creme".
Colin.