2022 GT500 order thread

[Thomas]

I hear you. In regards to the HE, I'm curious if the actual production car will offer anything other than the color uniqueness. The GT350HE came with different badges and such. I saw this hood in one of the press releases but didn't see it on the car itself. If this does come cut into the hood white decals, will it be in the painted white and black stripes as well?

I read that the hood decal is NOT on the production HE in either vinyl or paint options. It was simply a one-off demo.

Here's how I look at the HE package.

It costs $2140, but includes the vinyl top, and side stripes which by themselves cost 1375 total. So essentially, you are paying $765 for BB paint. Not the end of the world.

The HE painted stripe option is....IMO...kind of a rip-off from this standpoint. You lose the unique side stripes, still pay full price for the painted strip and still get charged $2140 for a total of 12140.

Yes...I'm still going painted because of the cool factor and ease of detailing (plus I can put random hideous aftermarket vinyl colors on it if I want over any ppf and still revert to stock.

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[RWCGT500]

I considered playing that game. Are you going to buy them both if they come in? Can you opt out without a deposit loss? If you walk, they have to give you your deposit.... no?

Which ever order is built and delivered first will get my business, the deposits are all fully refundable. Here in the Bay Area, it's really hard to get one and everyone wants an ADM. I was fortunate to get a pretty reasonable ADM on both orders.

 

[TonyNJ]

I read that the hood decal is NOT on the production HE in either vinyl or paint options. It was simply a one-off demo.

Here's how I look at the HE package.

It costs $2140, but includes the vinyl top, and side stripes which by themselves cost 1375 total. So essentially, you are paying $765 for BB paint. Not the end of the world.

The HE painted stripe option is....IMO...kind of a rip-off from this standpoint. You lose the unique side stripes, still pay full price for the painted strip and still get charged $2140 for a total of 12140.

Yes...I'm still going painted because of the cool factor and ease of detailing (plus I can put random hideous aftermarket vinyl colors on it if I want over any ppf and still revert to stock.

I have this exact train of thought. For someone who might want to "play" with the look or style of the car to keep things interesting, the painted stripes offer that. I'm going with the black painted stripes, but I'm already having fantasies about enjoying a set of white vinyls top and side for a season or two. That BB w white is a cool look but I don't want to be stuck with it. And I'm adding black vinly side stripes for sure. I just hope it doesn't look ridiculous with the painted tops.

 

[JR369]

I have always loved Iconic. Carbonized is an awesome color and it threw a little wrench in there but I have decided to stay with what I initially wanted. Anyway, here's my order. It's not 1 off or rare combo but it's what I want to live with and spend my money on.

Going to get a Tim B CF steering wheel to match the CF dash panel and new rims.

 

[lightrules]

I placed my order back in November 2021. I was just told my priority code has been moved to 1. Very happy about that.

 

[Peter733]

I placed my order back in November 2021. I was just told my priority code has been moved to 1. Very happy about that.

What color and options did you go with?

 

[lightrules]

What color and options did you go with?

2022 Grabber Blue CFTP, no stripes, black painted roof, tech package

i hope it looks like this...

 

[Voodoo GT350]

2022 Grabber Blue CFTP, no stripes, black painted roof, tech package

i hope it looks like this...

Damn, that looks clean! Definitely one of my favorite combinations I've seen, and you eliminate the 10k POTTS option. Not needed in my opinion....

 

[TonyNJ]

Damn, that looks clean! Definitely one of my favorite combinations I've seen, and you eliminate the 10k POTTS option. Not needed in my opinion....

No need? The stripes make it more aerodynamic. Especially the slick, expensive, painted kind.

 

[lightrules]

Damn, that looks clean! Definitely one of my favorite combinations I've seen, and you eliminate the 10k POTTS option. Not needed in my opinion....

yeah i love the look and yeah saving that pots $$ is nice. OTOH, i am still torn on whether i should change my build to the HE with vinyl or POTS. and the main reason is value/appreciation down the road. otherwise i like GB better. but if i change it out i need to do it soon...

open to all your thoughts...

 

[TonyNJ]

yeah i love the look and yeah saving that pots $$ is nice. OTOH, i am still torn on whether i should change my build to the HE with vinyl or POTS. and the main reason is value/appreciation down the road. otherwise i like GB better. but if i change it out i need to do it soon...

open to all your thoughts...

That grabber blue would look pretty cool with black stripes and that black roof. Striking.

 

[lightrules]

That grabber blue would look pretty cool with black stripes and that black roof. Striking.

yeah, no black OTT for me. it's either my current GB or HE vinyl (white stripes) or HE pots (white stripes). i just like GB look the best...

 

[Voodoo GT350]

yeah i love the look and yeah saving that pots $$ is nice. OTOH, i am still torn on whether i should change my build to the HE with vinyl or POTS. and the main reason is value/appreciation down the road. otherwise i like GB better. but if i change it out i need to do it soon...

open to all your thoughts...

The Grabber Blue is a very special color, and it will be like the 350, a one-year run (and those sell for a premium). I guess I'm partial to them because I absolutely love the old boss 302's with that color. It's an iconic Ford color and looks amazing. GB would be my vote and has me thinking I want one in that exact configuration. My wife will laugh at my dumb ass when I propose another addition to the family!

 

[lightrules]

The Grabber Blue is a very special color, and it will be like the 350, a one-year run (and those sell for a premium). I guess I'm partial to them because I absolutely love the old boss 302's with that color. It's an iconic Ford color and looks amazing. GB would be my vote and has me thinking I want one in that exact configuration. My wife will laugh at my dumb ass when I propose another addition to the family!

yeah i love the look. the ONLY thing that makes me consider switching is seeing how the heritage R's have sold much higher than every other voodoo. i keep think, IF NEED BE, and i had to sell, the heritage CFTP would be the one to get. but my heart loves the new GBM...

 

[Thomas]

I read that the hood decal is NOT on the production HE in either vinyl or paint options. It was simply a one-off demo.

Here's how I look at the HE package.

It costs $2140, but includes the vinyl top, and side stripes which by themselves cost 1375 total. So essentially, you are paying $765 for BB paint. Not the end of the world.

The HE painted stripe option is....IMO...kind of a rip-off from this standpoint. You lose the unique side stripes, still pay full price for the painted strip and still get charged a t $2140.

Yes...I'm still going for painted because of the cool factor and ease of detailing (plus I can put random hideous aftermarket vinyl colors on it if I want over any ppf and still revert to stock.

yeah i love the look. the ONLY thing that makes me consider switching is seeing how the heritage R's have sold much higher than every other voodoo. i keep think, IF NEED BE, and i had to sell, the heritage CFTP would be the one to get. but my heart loves the new GBM...

yeah i love the look. the ONLY thing that makes me consider switching is seeing how the heritage R's have sold much higher than every other voodoo. i keep think, IF NEED BE, and i had to sell, the heritage CFTP would be the one to get. but my heart loves the new GBM...

Here’s how I look at it. If you are looking for investment alternatives in an inflationary period, and want maximum investment value get the CFTP HE (or a GT3) have it shipped and store it in a garage. I think there is indeed a good chance a pristine one will hold value or appreciate. A major aspect of appreciation in the 350s and Rs is the manual trans.

Otherwise…

If you want the car because….it’s amazing cool, has awesome engineering and fun and you want to drive it then this is not a financially optimal decision no matter how you slice it. The difference between a driven HE vs. GB is going to be minimal compared to the cost of the car itself. I’d argue that a purchase made contingent on speculative value will simply negate the enjoyment of driving it. This car is not practical, it’s not a necessity.

I say do what your heart wants, and what will make you happy. Share the car with other people, kids, etc.I get more enjoyment out of giving people rides, finding out that there are people in my small tiny town who were Saleen tuners, raced original GT500s, who know what it is, and making my nieces and nephews giggle.

I think the GB in that rendering looks amazing. If it’s even close to that, you will not regret it.

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