"CB" (jrcb)
10/31/2017 at 22:38 • Filed to: Ferd
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"CB" (jrcb)
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Because I spec’d out a 2018 to pretty much fully loaded, and over $60k CAD for a Mustang GT? That’s hardcore CP territory. And guess what? You can pay even more than that. I guess I’ll have to go the Ecoboost route if I want one, or go used (used being preferred, because the 2018 is ugly).
Noah - Now with more boost.
> CB
10/31/2017 at 22:46 |
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Yep a used 15-17 V8 is definitely the right choice, especially given how fast these depreciate.
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CB
> Noah - Now with more boost.
10/31/2017 at 22:47 |
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Yeah, I’m with you there.
Granted, the 2012 Boss 302 is still my goal at some point (and also much cheaper than a new GT).
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Noah - Now with more boost.
> CB
10/31/2017 at 22:48 |
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You’ll have a ton of color combo/package options too on the used market. They make soooo many of these every year
lone_liberal
> CB
10/31/2017 at 22:51 |
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I’d be interested to see what the average actual selling price is, though. I’d guess it’s substantially less than sticker.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> CB
10/31/2017 at 22:51 |
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Ferd really could have gotten away with not making this facelift. I really think the 15-17 looks right.
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CB
> lone_liberal
10/31/2017 at 22:54 |
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I’d hope so. The GT premium is already $48k CAD, so this generation has had a huge price increase from last year.
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CB
> Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/31/2017 at 22:54 |
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I concur.
camaroboy68ss
> CB
10/31/2017 at 23:05 |
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wow that’s a jump in price and more that a new Camaro. I paid nowhere near that for my almost fully loaded 17 Camaro, the top tier 50th anniversary cars topped at$55k with everything.
Chariotoflove
> CB
10/31/2017 at 23:06 |
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I think the 18 looks fine, but no better than the 17. Anyway, when I was looking earlier this year, the 15 and 16 were deeply discounted. It may still be in reach, depending on your reach, of course.
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CB
> camaroboy68ss
10/31/2017 at 23:07 |
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Keep in mind this is also Canadian pricing, but yeah, GT Premium prices jumped by about $4k.
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CB
> Chariotoflove
10/31/2017 at 23:07 |
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I’m still at least five years away, but a man can dream.
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Chariotoflove
> CB
10/31/2017 at 23:09 |
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Well, the 15s should well within your range by then.
PS9
> CB
10/31/2017 at 23:12 |
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1) Work in the US for a bit
2) get a GT at a non-CP price
3) Smuggle back to Canada
4) Profit! Laugh at friends who paid lexus money for a non-cobra GT.
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CB
> PS9
10/31/2017 at 23:30 |
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But then I have to work in the US.
My bird IS the word
> CB
10/31/2017 at 23:41 |
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Yeah it got expensive. The power boost is pretty significant though.
MrDakka
> CB
10/31/2017 at 23:47 |
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Just wait for the mid engine Corvette. That way you can just steal one directly from the factory by bribing the workers with maple syrup and donuts
Jayhawk Jake
> CB
11/01/2017 at 07:47 |
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People told me for years to buy used, and I ignored it. Worried it would be harder to get financing, worried there would be unknown problems, bothered by sitting on someone else’s farts. Bought a new Kia, bought a new Chevy Sonic, bought a new Mustang...and then this July I bought a used Mustang, and I couldn’t be happier. Mine had 32k miles on the clock and the only real issue I have with it is the paint should have been taken care of better by the previous owner. But I now own a car that stickered at $42,000 2 years ago and I only paid $25,000.
My point being if you want one it’s not out of reach, just wait for it to hit your budget.
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Jayhawk Jake
> camaroboy68ss
11/01/2017 at 07:48 |
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In USD a “loaded” ‘18 is around $55k. Which is too much, you can get a lightly used GT350 for less and if you could, why wouldn’t you?
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camaroboy68ss
> Jayhawk Jake
11/01/2017 at 21:29 |
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Depends on what I was buying the car for. I would want the 10 speed auto if i was going to be drag racing, already seen some facebook posts of bone stock 5.0's with the 10 speed clicking 12 flats.
Spasoje
> CB
11/02/2017 at 02:33 |
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$60k is ridiculous, even if you can afford it! I don’t understand how they manage to charge so much more up here: case in point, I was looking at lightly used GT350s...even after the exchange rate, they’re cheaper in the states right now!
That said, the fact that most people just pay w/o complaint is probably why I’ve always managed to get killer deals on cars...
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Jayhawk Jake
> camaroboy68ss
11/02/2017 at 09:26 |
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Sure, but you also wouldn’t want a GT350 for drag racing. It’s not slow, but it’s not a drag car.
Steeplejack1111
> Chariotoflove
11/02/2017 at 10:37 |
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17 is vastly superior to the 18.
The 18 looks like boxy and frowning compared to the 17.
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Chariotoflove
> Steeplejack1111
11/02/2017 at 10:39 |
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Yeah, lots of people say that. I don’t care much one way or the other.
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Steeplejack1111
> Chariotoflove
11/02/2017 at 11:07 |
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I loved the 17 when I first saw it (still do). I then saw the 18 on display at the National Auto Show in DC last year and people were making a big deal (I think it was one of the first public appearances) and I saw and was completely underwhelmed.
It looks boxy and kind of chubby, the front fascia’s just make it look sad.
Somewhere in my head I imagined a poor 17, sitting on the lot and feeling abandoned. Depression started to set in and then it started over-eating...and that’s how we got the 18. A chubby, sad version of the 17.
Thanks for humoring me though. Lol.