Stock vs Modded

[Tony T]

Aesthetically, I think stock stands the test of time. Whenever I see older generation cars of any kind, a clean stock one always looks better than modded.

Amen!

There are some mods that some Mustangs need. The first one I did on my old 96 Cobra was the Pro 5.0 shifter. The stock shifter on the SN95s was terrible.

But it wasn’t noticeable as a mod.

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[Tony T]

On another note, when or if you go to trade in a modded car, the Dealers shy away.

You won’t get your $8000 supercharger investment back.

And as someone that has shopped for other Mustangs, when you see one that has a page long list of mods, you steer away.

First reaction is: it’s been driven hard and/or raced. You can keep it!!

 

[Tony T]

Check back in a year and let us know if your still stock!

I can just tell you now..

 

[Tony T]

That is the thing about the internet, especially forums. You never know what is BS or actually true and factual. Probably some 10yr old kid playing us all.. lol

Wasn’t going for the bait at first, but I will say this. The first thing you are taught when you join the US military is that you never assume anything.

Research the definition of a yacht. My boat is a 44ft powerboat. I’m 59 years old. Could have bought a new Shelby Mustang but I chose to buy a used GT.

Original owner put 30k on it in three years and I got it for a steal. I let someone else eat the depreciation. I got a great used Mustang for around 22k.

It listed for over 40k new. So I would say I am a little frugal. I don’t need to show off!

 

[boB]

I can just tell you now..

I'm with you Tony, my Mustang will stay stock (except for some small items like maybe a shifter). Hey, what am I saying, I already added an aftermarket spare tire... ;)

 

[radar]

I'm with you Tony, my Mustang will stay stock (except for some small items like maybe a shifter). Hey, what am I saying, I already added an aftermarket spare tire... ;)

We waited 46 years for RHD Mustang in Australia.
My vert is just perfect.
Spare and boot mat only.
Back to stock in 30 seconds - makes her unique.

Ruined (modded) plenty of cars as a kid that are now classics.

Enjoy looking at your mods but enjoy mine mint and unmolested.
Dealer kept original shipping manifest and build/customs documents for me.

 

[Idaho2018GTPremium]

In 1995 I bought a used 1987 Camaro Z28 for around $5,000. I sold it in 2001 for around $3,600. I looked at used 3rd gen Camaro Z28s on Autotrader the other day, and Z28s in good condition are going for around 3-4 times what I sold mine for 18 years ago - and it was in very good condition (and would still be - that's just how I roll). That's a lot better than inflation, which means it actually appreciated. Sure, not a huge investment value, but it did appreciate. I can see in 40 years any current Mustang GT that is in good condition selling for more than what it would sell for 15 years from now, factoring in inflation. Besides - in 40 years there will be legends of the gasoline powered engine!

 

[ComeIngotIt]

You came to an enthusiast forum of a car with one of the biggest aftermarket/fan bases to say this? This isn’t gonna end well.....

 

[Deleted member 35786]

Wasn’t going for the bait at first, but I will say this. The first thing you are taught when you join the US military is that you never assume anything.

Research the definition of a yacht. My boat is a 44ft powerboat. I’m 59 years old. Could have bought a new Shelby Mustang but I chose to buy a used GT.

Original owner put 30k on it in three years and I got it for a steal. I let someone else eat the depreciation. I got a great used Mustang for around 22k.

It listed for over 40k new. So I would say I am a little frugal. I don’t need to show off!

But yet you brag about living on a Yacht, Bitcoin investments etc..etc.. It is one thing the military did not teach you and that is to be humble..

 

[Ebm]

I didn't bother to read the dumpster fire that is this thread.

To sum up this thread: A 1960s Mustang and a 2018 Mustang are different. How you ask? One was mass produced in a much higher volume than the other. A 1960s Mustang is worth so much because volume production was low compared to today's standards. That makes the car rare. Rare drives the price up. Mod the car if you want, but a factory original 2018 Mustang isn't appreciating. Why you ask? Simply because too many of them were made.

Source of my statement: The terms market saturation, rarity, supply, and demand.

/End of thread

 

[Norm Peterson]

My 2015 is bone stock. I’ve looked at all the mods you can do to these Mustangs. I’m going to keep mine stock.

Stock is fine - as long as you are satisfied with your car the way its mfr built it. That's satisfied in every respect.

And my reasons are:

435hp is all I need. 700 would be cool but for what?

When I see the old classic Mustangs for sale on Mecum’s and Barrett Jackson, the ones that are bone stock from the factory go for more $$.

Some car mods are not about engine power . . .

I would certainly consider the restoration efforts involved with nearly all of those big-$$ auction sales to have been mods, and really big ones at that. No way those cars were all unrestored survivors with fresh wax jobs.


Norm

 

[ahl395]

700 would be cool but for what?

For fun.

 

[foxcoupefan]

I didn't bother to read the dumpster fire that is this thread.

To sum up this thread: A 1960s Mustang and a 2018 Mustang are different. How you ask? One was mass produced in a much higher volume than the other. A 1960s Mustang is worth so much because volume production was low compared to today's standards. That makes the car rare. Rare drives the price up. Mod the car if you want, but a factory original 2018 Mustang isn't appreciating. Why you ask? Simply because too many of them were made.

Source of my statement: The terms market saturation, rarity, supply, and demand.

/End of thread

Well actually...

1965 Mustang Production numbers. 559,451

2015 Mustang Production numbers. 122,349



2018/19 production numbers are substantially less. I used 65 to 15 to keep that simple 50 year break. However, many 1st and 2nd gens have been destroyed, crashed, rusted out etc, so of course they become more rare every day.

 

[MidwayJ]

My 2015 is bone stock. I’ve looked at all the mods you can do to these Mustangs. I’m going to keep mine stock. And my reasons are:

435hp is all I need. 700 would be cool but for what?

When I see the old classic Mustangs for sale on Mecum’s and Barrett Jackson, the ones that are bone stock from the factory go for more $$.

I get the idea that 435 horsepower is enough for you. However, considerations of holding value really don't make sense for these cars as many have mentioned.
What about bigger wheels and tires? That's a nice upgrade for S550s from both a performance and style standpoint.

 

[Idaho2018GTPremium]

I didn't bother to read the dumpster fire that is this thread.

To sum up this thread: A 1960s Mustang and a 2018 Mustang are different. How you ask? One was mass produced in a much higher volume than the other. A 1960s Mustang is worth so much because volume production was low compared to today's standards. That makes the car rare. Rare drives the price up. Mod the car if you want, but a factory original 2018 Mustang isn't appreciating. Why you ask? Simply because too many of them were made.

Source of my statement: The terms market saturation, rarity, supply, and demand.

/End of thread

Way off. There were many times more Mustangs produced in the 60s than today. In 1966 there were 607k Mustangs made. Compare that to what, about 100k mustangs in 2016 and even less last year.

What makes them more rare is age. Many cars were not taken care of or have been destroyed, etc.

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