Limited Edition<->Not Limited Enough

[c3po]

Same here, in 1990 I purchased an LE 7-UP (no additional power) & in 2012 an LE BOSS (extra power)-->:cheers:

LOVE the white Boss, Husker! After purchasing something like that, I don't know if I could ever part with it. I realize the performance of the 2015 GTPP may even be better, but my goodness that looks beautiful!

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[J_DBrown66]

I have a 40th Anniv. 370 Z from Nissan. there are supposedly only 1000 in the US and another 1000 total world wide. There were very minor details that made it different from all the other Z out there. Special Paint color, Graphite in US black overseas. A few emblems and such but same engine and sport package as all the others. I have owned it since the day it rolled off the truck and have managed to keep the miles under 7k a year. One thing they neglected to do was number each car. The guys on the forums go nuts trying to figure out what their build # is. I didn't even bother. Now I try to decide If I want to part with the Z for a 2015 Mustang. I wouldn't get the Anniv. model as I don't care for the grill or the chrome bits. But for those that do opt for it good luck. I hope Ford and the market treats them very special down the road.

 

[C00KIE M0NSTER]

I'm not a collector. I don't care about the Limited Edition at all. Wait for the SVT if you want something truly special.

 

[UOP Shadow]

People getting the gt would feel jipped by ford, knowing that there is more hp there. Give a feeling that it was detuned almost

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Bull puckey. Of course there's more in the engine; there always has been & always will be. Otherwise there'd be no tuner aftermarket.

 

[Twin Turbo]

I'm not a collector. I don't care about the Limited Edition at all. Wait for the SVT if you want something truly special.

Indeed.

As gorgeous as the LE looked in Vegas (the Kona blue one), Ford won't have built this with future-collectors-status in mind. It's just a nice way to get some press pages and whet the appetite of us Mustang fans. All of the items unique to the LE are "nice to haves", but I'd never pay of list for one as I'm sure many of us will be wanting to mod our GTs our own way.

For me, this 50th is similar to the Cali Specials.............all nice touches, but not especially special, if you know what I mean.

That status will be reserved for the GT350 and (if/when it arrives) the GT500.

 

[SVTFreak]

I don't get why anyone thinks gtxxx is any more special. Sure it makes more power but trees also 10x as many on the road.

My point is, what's special depends on what you, as an individual wants. Sure, a gtxxx is nice, but I can make more power for a lot less money with a base gt and a little work. To many, they don't have the know how to do the work so have to get the gtxxx.

That's only one example.

I'll take my LE, supercharge it, maybe swap pistons if need to, make more power than gtxxx, and be one of 1/10th total made cars, probably for less money in the end.


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[Twin Turbo]

I guess we need to define what "special" is. Problem..........it means different things to different people

I'd still wager an official SVT will be worth more in X number of years, than a modified GT. But, does $$ = Special? Not necessarily.

Low production numbers and a racing history are what are likely to add to future value.

Each and every one of our Mustang is special..............to us, and that's what matters.

But that's getting away from the OPs statement

 

[Husker]

I guess we need to define what "special" is. Problem..........it means different things to different people

I'd still wager an official SVT will be worth more in X number of years, than a modified GT. But, does $$ = Special? Not necessarily.

Low production numbers and a racing history are what are likely to add to future value.

Each and every one of our Mustang is special..............to us, and that's what matters.

But that's getting away from the OPs statement

I'm liking the discussion...Some very interesting food for the Brain-->

 

[Voodoo1796]

I guess we need to define what "special" is. Problem..........it means different things to different people

I'd still wager an official SVT will be worth more in X number of years, than a modified GT. But, does $$ = Special? Not necessarily.

Low production numbers and a racing history are what are likely to add to future value.

Pretty much this. I generally don't equate limited with anything special, just a lower production number and maybe a special paint code or something. Special editions are the ones that combine desirability, rareness, and a unique history that keeps the price high long term.

 

[scottpe]

I guess we need to define what "special" is. Problem..........it means different things to different people

Bingo!

I'd still wager an official SVT will be worth more in X number of years, than a modified GT.

Again, I agree. Anyone that does heavy mods to their car with the thought that they are substantially increasing the resale value is usually sorely disappointed. Don't ask me how I know. Many buyers even see the modifications as a negative.

Also, I think that some fall into the trap of thinking that simply strapping a blower and some bolt-ons on their GT and making more power than a stock Shelby suddenly makes their car better. The problem is, the Shelby is still going to be better engineered to handle that power and more durable because of it. Not to mention it has a nice factory warranty to back it all up if something does break.

 

[TampaBear67]

Plain and Simple, the Limited Edition 2015 Mustang is Really Only About Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Mustang. Ford Isn't Building it to Be a Collectors Item, although a lot of the people will buy it with that misconception in mind. However it is Much Different than Any Other "Anniversary Edition" that Ford has Ever Done though, in the fact that it Does Go Beyond just a Paint and Stripe Package. To start with, the Limited Edition Only Paint Colors, while still being Different Shades of White and Blue that are similar to Colors offered on all other 2015 Mustangs are Very Specific Shades. I believe the Rarer of the two will end up being the Kona Blue btw. Then there is the Two Tone Black and Cashmere Leather Interior, with Cashmere Stitching throughout, along with a Special Limited Edition Only Finish on the Aluminum Dash Trim, Numbered Dash Badge, and Special Suede Edged Embroidered Floor Mats Ford Really Did Go All Out On this Car. The Biggest thing about these cars is the Special VIN Numbers being assigned to each of these cars, which Ford has Never Done for Any Anniversary Package, then there is the Unique, Louvered Quarter Window Glass, and Chrome Window Moldings, and Tail Lamp Trim, All of which took Extra Design and Engineering to produce for a Really Small Number of Cars being Produced when Put Into Perspective. 1,964 cars out of the more than likely 100,000 copies is Exactly as the name Says, a "Limited Edition". I think it's Awesome that Ford chose 1,964 as the number of cars in honor of the Year the Mustang was introduced. Normally Ford limits Anniversary Packages to around 5,000 so this car is Far More Limited than Previous Offerings. Comparing these cars to past models like the 03/04 Mach 1, or Boss 302 really is like comparing Apples and Oranges though. Both of those were Performance Models Sold and Marketed as Separate Models i.e. Base, Gt, Mach 1, Boss 302, Shelby GT-500. They were more like SVT Offerings than a mere Limited Edition. I really don't think Ford needed to offer a Higher Horsepower Number for this Car seeing as it's Already going to Outperform the Outgoing Boss 302 anyway. But this is just My Opinion.

 

[Husker]

Plain and Simple, the Limited Edition 2015 Mustang is Really Only About Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Mustang. It is Much Different than Any Other "Anniversary Edition" that Ford has Ever Done though, in the fact that it Does Go Beyond just a Paint and Stripe Package. To start with, the Limited Edition Only Paint Colors, while still being Different Shades of White and Blue that are similar to Colors offered on all other 2015 Mustangs are Very Specific Shades. I beieve the Rarer of the two will end up being the Kona Blue btw. Then there is the Two Tone Black and Cashmere Leather Interior, with Cashmere Stitching throughout, along with a Special Limited Edition Only Finish on the Aluminum Dash Trim, Numbered Dash Badge, and Special Suede Edged Embroidered Floor Mats Ford Really Did Go All Out On this Car. The Biggest thing about these cars is the Special VIN Numbers being assigned to each of these cars, which Ford has Never Done for Any Anniversary Package, then there is the Unique, Louvered Quarter Window Glass, and Chrome Window Moldings, and Tail Lamp Trim, All of which took Extra Design and Engineering to produce for a Really Small Number of Cars being Produced when Put Into Perspective. 1,964 cars out of the more than likely 100,000 copies is Exactly as the name Says, a "Limited Edition". I think it's Awesome that Ford chose 1,964 as the number of cars in honor of the Year the Mustang was introduced. Normally Ford limits Anniversary Packages to around 5,000 so this car is Far More Limited than Previous Offerings. Comparing these cars to past models like the 03/04 Mach 1, or Boss 302 really is like comparing Apples and Oranges though. Both of those were Performance Models Sold and Marketed as Separate Models i.e. Base, Gt, Mach 1, Boss 302, Shelby GT-500. They were more like SVT Offerings than a mere Limited Edition. I really dont think Ford needed to offer a Higher Horsepower Number for this Car seeing as it's Already going to Outperform the Outgoing Boss 302 anyway. But this is just My Opinion.

Technically, isn't the LE/50th Anniversary honoring the 1964½, with only 1964 being offered, don't know how they factor in the convertible?

Hopefully, the GT350 will be an LE/50th Anniversary for the 1965-->:shrug:

 

[gojensen]

The convertible is the final 1/2

 

[SVTFreak]

Bingo!



Again, I agree. Anyone that does heavy mods to their car with the thought that they are substantially increasing the resale value is usually sorely disappointed. Don't ask me how I know. Many buyers even see the modifications as a negative.

Also, I think that some fall into the trap of thinking that simply strapping a blower and some bolt-ons on their GT and making more power than a stock Shelby suddenly makes their car better. The problem is, the Shelby is still going to be better engineered to handle that power and more durable because of it. Not to mention it has a nice factory warranty to back it all up if something does break.

I'm under no such delusions. I just put it back stock to trade it in. No big deal.

Engineered to last? Either way, I outrun them for 20k less money. That'll fix a lot if stuff that only might break. Like I said, I don't care what badge or special yadda yadda is on it. I wanna go fast.


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[scottpe]

Engineered to last? Either way, I outrun them for 20k less money. That'll fix a lot if stuff that only might break. Like I said, I don't care what badge or special yadda yadda is on it. I wanna go fast.

If your definition of making a Mustang 'special' is to simply take a base GT and make it faster than a Shelby for less money, well, I guess that will certainly be achievable for you and you'll be happy. I simply don't share your vision of what makes a car special. To me there's a lot more to it. Not saying there's anything wrong with your opinion, I just have a feeling you're in the minority on that one...

PS - I find your username a bit ironic considering the position you are taking...

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