50th Limited Edition value

[wilkinda65]

1 LE-->Lipstick Equiped

2 Yes.

3 I would look elsewhere for an investment..."Value" are you asking if it will retain close to MSRP? No, but it will be worth more than a similarly equipped GT, how much more will be determined down the Road + How Ford market's the GT350 (Another Limited honoring the 65 GT350??) will weigh heavily on the LE's value-->IMO.

4 If you are worried about losing $$$ on depreciation, wait for used LE's to start showing up next year & beyond.

Personally, I ordered one because it's unique. With the WW Paint it won't be mistaken as just another "Anny Equipped/Packaged GT" by Mustang Enthusiast's, when spotted tooling around town.
IMO, the Kona will be confused with the DIB as an "Anny Packaged" model unless they are able to see the Louvered glass from a distance-->:bolt:

Kona Blue is much darker than DIB.

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[stilesg57]

Will it lose value more slowly than your average Mustang? Probably. Is it an "investment;" i.e., something you expect will increase in value over time? Nope. Unless you do the "never driven" thing some people have mentioned (but seriously, what's the point then?)

Off the top of my head, I can only think of two cars that often sell used with a few thousand miles for more than they retailed at when new: BMW 1Ms and Toyota TT Supras. Not good odds. Put you money in the stock market if you're looking for an investment. Heck, compared to the average car, take your money to a casino. Better odds.

 

[Thed]

If you are using a loan, does your insurance offer GAP protection, if so then you should be fine. It might be the better way to purchase this vehicle if you drive a lot and if you don't mind having the payment and can get an extremely low interest rate. My loan is under 2% and some people have gotten even lower. And if you can get 0% financing you're golden. If you were planning on paying cash it might be best put that money aside in a separate account and have the automatic payments pull from that account.

THIS. Get GAP! I was able to get it for the Volvo for $250 on top of the loan from the bank. If the car gets totaled, heaven forbid, I just call the bank and they will take care of everything.

 

[Mustangchief]

Hi everyone. I'm looking for some opinions.

think these will retain value a bit better than the regular 2015 years down the road?
I've never bought a new car before, so I'm just kind of wary of losing a bunch of money on depreciation.

Thanks!

Yes, the main reason is they cannot be duplicated by reason of the VIN. Just like vintage Shelby's you can look at the VIN code if you know what to look for. On every other anniversary car, you had to search the VIN to get the cars original configuration. These LE's will have the R code, plus the 550 in the VIN code.

I think the real intriging question is; will there be a Limited Edition GT350? The spy interior shots from last week sure look like it. Obviously if they limit it to 350 units or something like that it would be astronomical in price.

The other fact lost on the VIN is the R code they used. For those who didn't know, R code Mustangs were the 428's.

I'm sure there are more surprises built into the LE, we just need to figure them out.

A 6-pack depriciates to nothing faster than this car will. The bottom line is if you like it, you won't have to worry about depreciation as you won't care. If you are thinking short term investment, it is a gamble just like any other investment. I can think of better ways to invest.

 

[Turtle]

Financing

If you are using a loan, does your insurance offer GAP protection, if so then you should be fine. It might be the better way to purchase this vehicle if you drive a lot and if you don't mind having the payment and can get an extremely low interest rate. My loan is under 2% and some people have gotten even lower. And if you can get 0% financing you're golden. If you were planning on paying cash it might be best put that money aside in a separate account and have the automatic payments pull from that account.

Divine Strike: Do you know where a person can get 2% financing on the LE? I'm in my 70's & live in Wisconsin. The only way I can afford the payments is by refinancing my home. I'll undoubtedly never see it paid for, but my wife & kids can do what they want with it later. Never owned anything like this, but heck, I can't wait much longer to start living.:amen:

 

[SVTFreak]

Divine Strike: Do you know where a person can get 2% financing on the LE? I'm in my 70's & live in Wisconsin. The only way I can afford the payments is by refinancing my home. I'll undoubtedly never see it paid for, but my wife & kids can do what they want with it later. Never owned anything like this, but heck, I can't wait much longer to start living.:amen:

Best deal I've gotten last couple cars was through ford. 0% and now 1% on my current car (bought spring 2011)

 

[Turtle]

Finncing

Best deal I've gotten last couple cars was through ford. 0% and now 1% on my current car (bought spring 2011)

Thanks very muchSVTFreak: I'll contact my dealer & check it out. I know the payments would have been way too high at the regular credit union rates, that's why I thought I'd do the home mortgage thing, much as it goes against my grain. I probably shouldn't even have considered buying anything like this, but this car just intrigues me, & I hope the value doesn't tank in a few years, but getting out of bed is gamble at my age. Thanks again.:headbonk:

 

[SVTFreak]

No problem, sir.

There is an advantage to home equity line. You can write off the interest on taxes. So your idea may be a very good one, if the rate is low enough!

 

[Husker]

No problem, sir.

There is an advantage to home equity line. You can write off the interest on taxes. So your idea may be a very good one, if the rate is low enough!

Borrow at 15yr payoff, the payments would be low but you'll pay for it in interest-->:shrug:

 

[Turtle]

Financing

Borrow at 15yr payoff, the payments would be low but you'll pay for it in interest-->:shrug:

Thanks to both you & SVTfreak for your encouragement. The maximum term they offer here on a refinance is 13 years...I asked about 15 years. The rate is above 4%, so I'll be paying a whole bunch in interest & will be near 90 if & when I see it paid for. Hopefully, the kids could chauffeur me if I can't drive. When I was younger, I paid cash for cars & 3 years ago when I bought my wife the first car she's ever owned we got a great rate for 84 months + I was working 3 jobs. Since hitting 75 I've backed off some & only have 2 jobs, so like I've said, I'm probably crazy, but who knows, I might be one of the oldest LE owners

 

[SVTFreak]

I'm probably crazy, but who knows, I might be one of the oldest LE owners

Yeah but I already think you one hard working, really cool old dude. [emoji106]

 

[DivineStrike]

Ya know I haven't met very many old people that weren't cool and the dealer will be your best bet as far as I know to get under 2%. Some people who have a lot of products with one company ie home loan, insurance, checking, savings, investments etc... can get extra discounts on future loans depending on your bank. Mine is w/ Navy Federal, USAA also offers 2%. There are more out there if you get a 60 month loan instead of 72 like I have.

 

[Turtle]

Financing

Yeah but I already think you one hard working, really cool old dude. [emoji106]

Thanks again to both of you for your comments/compliments. I thank God every day that I can still go to work & help others who are not so fortunate as I each day at our local medical facility. It's a paid position, not voluntary, but other than the benefits, it wouldn't attract most younger people. My other job is a hobby business that's rather time consuming, but basically a labor of love (better to make a friend than a profit type thing). Enough about me, & back to what people want to read on this forum. I now have lots of numbers to crunch & if they don't add up, how much am I bid for a Kona Blue automatic with 0 miles?:help:

 

[SVTFreak]

how much am I bid for a Kona Blue automatic with 0 miles?:help:

That's a question I can't help with. For me? I won't pay a penny over sticker for a car. I'd have ordered a GT for invoice before I did that. I just happen to have a great dealer and long time customer. And I still had to think long and hard to pay sticker! But, like you, I figured I only live once. I work too hard to not enjoy and this was a kind of a once in a lifetime chance (won't ever be another 50th and I probably won't live to see the mustangs 100th). But I still won't pay over msrp. Lol

 

[Turtle]

Price

That's a question I can't help with. For me? I won't pay a penny over sticker for a car. I'd have ordered a GT for invoice before I did that. I just happen to have a great dealer and long time customer. And I still had to think long and hard to pay sticker! But, like you, I figured I only live once. I work too hard to not enjoy and this was a kind of a once in a lifetime chance (won't ever be another 50th and I probably won't live to see the mustangs 100th). But I still won't pay over msrp. Lol

I hear you & always said they could keep any car that was MSRP or higher......but, there's something about this unique opportunity for a beautiful, once in a lifetime ride. I could always sell the house & put the back seats down with a sleeping bag there. It would have to be a warm one though as I'd be alone for the first time in 51 years +. LOL

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