2015 GT350 vs 2016 GT350

[Spa2k]

OK, let's get started. Hemi Cuda convertibles. Early Shelbys. Real Cobras. COPO Camaros. Slantnose Torinos. '50s GM convertibles. Anything Yenko. Corvette C2s. Any good Barracuda, now that FCA has re-trademarked the name. And if you're wearing Italian racing gloves or leather shorts (I can't spell lederhosen), Ferraris and Porsches. Plus a whole bunch of lesser vehicles that have only tripled or quadrupled in value.

And, from a purely personal perspective (when there was a baby on the scene and no extra money in my pockets), the '64 Fairlane Thunderbolt no one wanted for $14K in 2002 that sold for $160,000 last year, in exactly the same condition. Sigh ... :shrug:

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[shelby_r]

Well, I have to say that I'd want a 2015 (even if I didn't already have one on order). It's a limited run, it's an anniversary edition, and it means I'll get my car months earlier than if I'd gone with a 2016.

Also, I'd love to get into car collecting (pending wife approval ;)), and wouldn't it be great to start with a car that I not only purchased brand new, but one that I special ordered with everything I chose on it (with the exception of the track pack, as that was the only required option)? All the original documentation, one-owner, etc.

Don't get me wrong - I would still have be happy with a 2016...especially, an R model. However, given the choice between a 2015 and 2016...it would be a 2015 all day. :first:

 

[Spa2k]

However, given the choice between a 2015 and 2016...it would be a 2015 all day. :first:

Absolutely. That car will be money in the bank over and above what you paid - immediately after you take delivery and again in 10-20 years. The 2016s will not be as strong at either time.

 

[krt22]

Yeah I don't think there is a single person who would turn down a 2015 if given the chance to buy at the same price as their 2016. The real question is how much extra would you be willing to pay.

 

[ohtobbad]

I am not a collector, so I would not pay extra.
I would pay them same, as much to have it early
and enjoy.
Mine won't be a daily driver, but will enjoy and drive every
chance I get

 

[Hack]

OK, let's get started. Hemi Cuda convertibles. Early Shelbys. Real Cobras. COPO Camaros. Slantnose Torinos. '50s GM convertibles. Anything Yenko. Corvette C2s. Any good Barracuda, now that FCA has re-trademarked the name. And if you're wearing Italian racing gloves or leather shorts (I can't spell lederhosen), Ferraris and Porsches. Plus a whole bunch of lesser vehicles that have only tripled or quadrupled in value.

And, from a purely personal perspective (when there was a baby on the scene and no extra money in my pockets), the '64 Fairlane Thunderbolt no one wanted for $14K in 2002 that sold for $160,000 last year, in exactly the same condition. Sigh ... :shrug:

Exactly. It's a very short list and all those cars were very expensive back in the day - enough so that many people couldn't afford them. And you have to put money into cars to keep them virtually the same condition for any length of time.

 

[CANTWN4LSN]

Yeah I don't think there is a single person who would turn down a 2015 if given the chance to buy at the same price as their 2016. The real question is how much extra would you be willing to pay.

I would. Don't care about future value and just on the off chance a few bugs in assembly of the first 100 for practice (like panel alignment in early 2015 mustangs vs later). Before you jump on this I understand 2015s are just early 2016s.

 

[DrumReaper]

Exactly. It's a very short list and all those cars were very expensive back in the day - enough so that many people couldn't afford them. And you have to put money into cars to keep them virtually the same condition for any length of time.

Hmm. I bought my Boss 351 in 1995 for $5k. One of the best investments I ever made.

My dad bought the 1971 429CJ I have for $1.2k... Another good investment.

 

[w3rkn]

Yeah I don't think there is a single person who would turn down a 2015 if given the chance to buy at the same price as their 2016. The real question is how much extra would you be willing to pay.

I would take a 2016 over a 2015.

The resale only matters of you plan on selling it. And only if you keep it absolutely pristine. Take it to the track a few times... then it won't matter.


I wouldn't pay a dime more for a 2015. :headbonk:

 

[Spa2k]

Exactly. It's a very short list and all those cars were very expensive back in the day - enough so that many people couldn't afford them. And you have to put money into cars to keep them virtually the same condition for any length of time.

Wrong again. For every premium vehicle group I listed, there are 10 or 20 additional vehicles that rate much better than average in terms of ROI and were reasonably priced 20 years ago. There are a lot of average guys doing one car at a time, as well as investment groups that have diverted funds from Wall Street, that have made a lot of money in the collector car industry. Just check the auction results of companies like Barrett-Jackson, Mecum and the others.

 

[krt22]

I would take a 2016 over a 2015.

The resale only matters of you plan on selling it. And only if you keep it absolutely pristine. Take it to the track a few times... then it won't matter.


I wouldn't pay a dime more for a 2015. :headbonk:

As long as you don't wreck it or completely trash the car, the 2015s will still hold their value better and likely appreciate at some point. Plenty of "driver" quality collectible cars

 

[nastang87xx]

There was a dealership in my area that got a '15. It sold in minutes when the 2015 orders availability was announced.

 

[L8APEX]

As long as you don't wreck it or completely trash the car, the 2015s will still hold their value better and likely appreciate at some point. Plenty of "driver" quality collectible cars

What Mustang built in the last 20 years appreciated beyond its original value? If history shows us anything, like those who bought the KR, the GT350 is unlikely to appreciate.

 

[krt22]

Likely zero, but what mustang in the last 20 years has had this much hype and was a 1/37 or 1/100 car?

 

[L8APEX]

Likely zero, but what mustang in the last 20 years has had this much hype and was a 1/37 or 1/100 car?

Cobra R?

Most sold for over list and now you can find them way under MSRP.

I remember seeing a no mileage 2000 R on ebay that didnt sell at no reserve with less then 40 miles on it

Seller was the person who owned these:
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26112

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