GT500 or GT with extra $$ to mod?

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911man

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I am looking at getting a Mustang and although I can afford the GT500, I think the first year is going to be like the Mach 1. I am thinking I should just get a GT and put a supercharger and other mods. Even if I spend 10K in mods I will be well under the MSRP of the GT500. Only problem I see is re-sale value on the GT500 will be MUCH higher than a modded GT, probably make up more then the difference in price. Anyone else going throught the same decision?????????

 

bigcat

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depends on how long you plan to keep it. if you do plan to sell it, the mods actually hurt resale. it narrows down the buying audience. i know you wont be able to get a gt500 at msrp, so if you just want the power, mod the gt. if you want the gt500 for the historical significance, get the gt500.

 

StonePony

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If you can afford the GT500, at the inflated prices it will sell at (i.e; 55K-65K), i would buy it and leave it stock.
The GT would be a better choice if you like modding though.

 

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I was originally going to order a GT500, but the crappy rods kind of busted my bubble. Since I have to build the motor anyway, I am ordering a Torch Red 06 GT and putting the Cervini's body kit on it. Plus, I can't get the GT500 on the D plan!

 

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turbogt

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Oh, and built motor with a single for MUCH less than the GT500.