Just curious.How many people have been told by a dealer or signed paperwork with a dealer indicating they will pay MSRP?Please no flaming,I would like to know what people are hearing from the dealerships.

...I am for one,..and know 3 dealerships that do!(with long list obviously).:D Its not Ford,its the Dealerships that are greedy!;)

That's great,3 dealerships.Here in Michigan I have called over 30 dealerships and not 1 will sell for MSRP.I wish we had some of those dealerships around here.People are calling from other states trying to get a Shelby from Michigan.Thanks

My deal with a deposit was written up as dealer has right for sale at fair markit value. They too don't know how many Shelbys they will get, or when so i still don't know what the final cost will be. If over fifty grand looks like a better choice to purchase a GT used and up grade it. Saw an 05 GTfor sale with super charger 3,500 miles with warrenty, silver on silver asking $29,000 or best offer, also 411 rear and lowered, owner said he'd gotten very few calls on it, had great low end power, dyno close to 370 hp, at fly wheel.

Just curious.How many people have been told by a dealer or signed paperwork with a dealer indicating they will pay MSRP?Please no flaming,I would like to know what people are hearing from the dealerships.I know what you mean brother,..its late in the game now and the "greed factor" is spreading amoung the dealers....I guess the possible good news of all that might be that after the first initial wave of consumers buy their Shelby's,..eventually you might even see them on dealers lots the following year at msrp or maybe even just under.Hang in there.;) :cool:

The paper work I signed says that "Market Price (not MSRP) To be Determined". Hum, this could be a problem... I see what your getting at. I suppose they could set the price higher, if others are doing the same?

Yes that is what my paperwork says also.They know somebody else will step up and buy the car especially once they are seen in the public.Market price refers to whatever the dealer thinks the market will bare,i.e. $10,000 above sticker?

Yes that is what my paperwork says also.They know somebody else will step up and buy the car especially once they are seen in the public.Market price refers to whatever the dealer thinks the market will bare,i.e. $10,000 above sticker?
That's not great news. However, this dealer did tell me that they would not do what other dealers were attempting to do.. take advantage of customers! Anyway, they went on to tell me of their reputation, and that they value me as a repeat customer... on-and-on. We'll see I suppose. I'd hate to lose my 'non refundable' $1000 deposit, because they marked up the price by $20K, which is what another dealer has offered me, and I refused.

I hope they treat you right.If they are reputable they should treat you right.I don't know why they said non refundable on your deposit though.Even the dealers in Michigan and Ohio said it would be above sticker but if you back out you could have your deposit back.Good luck!

I left a fully refundable $1,000.00 deposit with my local Ford SVT dealer on 3/28/05. The dealer did not have a waiting list, so guess who is #1. My paper work states price not to exceed MSRP. Even though I have that in writing something tells me that I will wind up in court with the dealer, sometime after I take delivery of my GT-500 Convertible.

I left a fully refundable $1,000.00 deposit with my local Ford SVT dealer on 3/28/05. The dealer did not have a waiting list, so guess who is #1. My paper work states price not to exceed MSRP. Even though I have that in writing something tells me that I will wind up in court with the dealer, sometime after I take delivery of my GT-500 Convertible.
Believe me, Im calling my dealer Today.. I want to find out exactly how much integrity they actually have, by way of changing the wording on my contract. Thanks for the info.

I left a fully refundable $1,000.00 deposit with my local Ford SVT dealer on 3/28/05. The dealer did not have a waiting list, so guess who is #1. My paper work states price not to exceed MSRP. Even though I have that in writing something tells me that I will wind up in court with the dealer, sometime after I take delivery of my GT-500 Convertible.
Best of luck, hope your dealer treats you with integrity, but it sounds like you've nailed the right method and choice of words. As for me, Im calling my dealer today.. try to change in wording.. namely 'not to exceed MSRP'.

I think a lot of dealerships will be price gouging, at least for the first few months. The key will be to find small market dealers and try to work a deal with them.
I have been talking to my local dealership since the news broke about the Shelbys. I have been told that I will get mine for MSRP and maybe less. My family has a long running relationship with this dealer and I trust what they say. We have been dealing with them for 40 plus years.
They told me that all dealerships will get at least 1 Shelby and SVT dealers will get 2. They said that the Ford rep told them that since the family had been with Ford for so long that they would try to send them 2 even though they are just a standard Ford dealer.
Try calling around to the rural dealers to see what you can find.

When it sounds too good to be true ...... you know the rest. If anyone actually gets one for MSRP it'll only be because they are close personal friends with the owner of a dealership. The dealers would be crazy to give them away for MSRP when the demand is clearly going to fetch $30-$40K above (see EBAY for proof). I still love the car at $85 or $90K, and unfortunately that'll probably be what I'll be paying for it. Oh well, it's a collectors item!

Hey, I stand corrected. I checked up on the Shelby's I'm watching on EBAY and one is still at $30K over MSRP with 2 days left, but another is only $14K over MSRP and one auction actually ended with a bid of only 14K over MSRP. That's not bad at all! :) That would put total price at $60 or so if MSRP comes in mid $40's. But I wonder why one auction is up to $30K over (maybe they're guaranteed to get a Shelby and the other ones are only hoping?)

Hey, I stand corrected. I checked up on the Shelby's I'm watching on EBAY and one is still at $30K over MSRP with 2 days left, but another is only $14K over MSRP and one auction actually ended with a bid of only 14K over MSRP. That's not bad at all! :) That would put total price at $60 or so if MSRP comes in mid $40's. But I wonder why one auction is up to $30K over (maybe they're guaranteed to get a Shelby and the other ones are only hoping?)

Or maybe they or bidding up their own car. No big deal if they have to pay themselves!

Yeah, I bet you're right. There's no reason not to try and bid up their own car and see if someone will jump in at a higher price. If they don't get a buyer, they can just re-run the auction. On most of the other ones, about $15K over MSRP is the going rate right now.

I put down a deposit Jan 24th 2005 after selling my Dakota truck not even knowing allot about the new Mustang. I was just hoping for a SVT version of the new body style I had no clue about a GT500. I went to the dealer last week to fill in the blanks since the order form is out, such as the color, and the few options you have a choice on. I went with Red/White stripes, Red/BLK leather interior, Upgraded Dash, Shaker 1000. Did not choice the Sirus radio since it will sit in the garage most of its life. The dealer is getting only a couple but I am first in line :) Price the magazines say 39,999.00 But with the options I choose MSRP will be between 42K & 45K. Also no time frame, the dealers will be told at the end of the first quarter when to expect them. All magazines say June but I am guessing July is when they will show themselves.
I will post pictures once I have it.

Dealerships here in Northern NJ are selling and taking deposits for $20k to
$30k over MSPR. I'll pass.

Dealerships here in Northern NJ are selling and taking deposits for $20k to
$30k over MSPR. I'll pass.

I passed on the Charger SRT8 because of the markup, and I'll pass on the GT500 as well. You MUST be an idiot to pay over MSRP for a car... something that is NOT GUARANTEED to increase in value (like a house, given some parameters).

Now we hear that Ford MAY be putting a BOSS mustang together, 5.4L no blower... 390-400hp... how much do you want to bet that Ford will NOT produce this BOSS in numbers, and the markups will be ridiculous as well?!?!

I think some of this should get forwarded to Ford Motor Company. Our local dealer got a GT40 in and sold it for 192,000 when Edmunds claims it should MSRP for 140,000 - 150,000. If my deal gets blown out of the water because of this 10-20K markup I will be passing on the Mustang and looking else where for a performance vehicle :(

I have already sent a e-mail to ford but basicly said that they can't do anything about markup because they are independently owend but take the e-mail into acount.I also called 1 of my dealer's[2 depoists] he said no info yet but soon and will call back also told me about the new color graber orange I am #15 there but have the other at #3 I also had another at #36 but got my money back last month as that was my first from last year.let you guys know when I get more info.best of luck to all!:D

Good friend is GM at local Ford Dealership, on fast track with Ford for his own dealership as well. Put me as #2 on the list when first announced. (owner is taking the first car like he did with the GT).

Bottom line, I can have the car if I want to pay market which has not been determined. His advice, People are morons to pay over list on a car like this that is nothing truly special in collectible terms, mostly just hype and perception of past glory.

Nice car yes. Fun car, yes, valuable car 20 years from now, not likely. His advice to me, wait for the later allocation rounds and like the GT's, these cars will drop to MSRP or below. So, I will get the car a little later and pay less and I will drive it and have just as much fun for a lot less money.

If you want an investment, buy a collectible rolex, beach condo or invest in something else cause this isn't it folks, you can do better in a poorly run mutual fund.

BTW, they sold their GT's for $250K, a year ago. I can buy one now for MSRP (140K) or less. Which car really has a better chance of appreciation, a mustang or the GT. Don't believe me, look at edmunds and see how much the maseratis and ferraris are selling for as a percentage of original price vs any american cars. I would much prefer one of those for the same price. Face it we like the cars of our youth!

Go read the history on PT Barnum if you don't know the answer.

Thought you all might like to know what a Dealers insider viewpoint was on the situation. Don't blame the dealers, blame the idiots who are willing to pay more for their own ego satisfaction. Economics 101.

See you next go round.

Good friend is GM at local Ford Dealership, on fast track with Ford for his own dealership as well. Put me as #2 on the list when first announced. (owner is taking the first car like he did with the GT).

Bottom line, I can have the car if I want to pay market which has not been determined. His advice, People are morons to pay over list on a car like this that is nothing truly special in collectible terms, mostly just hype and perception of past glory.

Nice car yes. Fun car, yes, valuable car 20 years from now, not likely. His advice to me, wait for the later allocation rounds and like the GT's, these cars will drop to MSRP or below. So, I will get the car a little later and pay less and I will drive it and have just as much fun for a lot less money.

If you want an investment, buy a collectible rolex, beach condo or invest in something else cause this isn't it folks, you can do better in a poorly run mutual fund.

BTW, they sold their GT's for $250K, a year ago. I can buy one now for MSRP (140K) or less. Which car really has a better chance of appreciation, a mustang or the GT. Don't believe me, look at edmunds and see how much the maseratis and ferraris are selling for as a percentage of original price vs any american cars. I would much prefer one of those for the same price. Face it we like the cars of our youth!

Go read the history on PT Barnum if you don't know the answer.

Thought you all might like to know what a Dealers insider viewpoint was on the situation. Don't blame the dealers, blame the idiots who are willing to pay more for their own ego satisfaction. Economics 101.

See you next go round.
Very well said!! I couldn't agree more. I have two funds, Hartford cap app returned 19.7% last 52 weeks, T. Rowe Price cap app returned 9.5% I plan on cashing out some of the price fund, but not until MSRP is being accepted.
My roush has 525 hp at the flywheel and is more fun than flying. with my funds, I don't have to worry about theft, insurance, or fire. Also, I have heard several people mention that they have 2 or 3 deposits and will take the best offer which is great, I suggest that everyone do that so when they get their acceptable offer, that will free up a bunch of cars and should drive the prices down. Think about it, let's all put down money at several dealerships and see what happens. It might be kind of fun.LOL

I also invest cashed out last year!did very well I might add anyway just bought 2003 escalade for the family and a 93 lx 5.0 about 400hp fun to drive.And next is SHELBY GT 500. I left 2 depoists at 2 dealers a year ago now.I did that because #15 i thinking Iam not getting it there?not sure so found another at#3.I would reccomend anyone to do this but now that it is late in the game i'ts alot harder meaninig long list's at dealer's.For example the first dealer I went to 1 year ago today already had a list of #36 people with depoist's with some same peolpe leaving 2 depoist's at the same dealer as I seen the same name's 2 times's on there list.BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!!!

I'm in Spokane Washington and I just placed my order today for the GT500. The dealership got word from Ford last week that orders can be taken at this time. I ordered all the options available and decided on wht/blu stripe. The dealership is only getting two (2) allocated. I paid 30k over MSRP. There are four (4) Ford dealerships in the area and I was told if you have an opportunity to get one, do it as they are getting over five calls a day from people asking when the cars will be available to order. I was told some people are willing to pay double the asking price to order. If you are serious about buying, I would suggest paying what is being asked for.

I will be parting with two cars I currently own to pay for my new purchase.

1956 Chevy BelAir Convertible, fully restored, number matching, stock, with continental kit.
1954 Chevy Belair Sedan, fully restored, number matching, stock.

If interested LMK..

I'm in Spokane Washington and I just placed my order today for the GT500. The dealership got word from Ford last week that orders can be taken at this time. I ordered all the options available and decided on wht/blu stripe. The dealership is only getting two (2) allocated. I paid 30k over MSRP. There are four (4) Ford dealerships in the area and I was told if you have an opportunity to get one, do it as they are getting over five calls a day from people asking when the cars will be available to order. I was told some people are willing to pay double the asking price to order. If you are serious about buying, I would suggest paying what is being asked for.

I will be parting with two cars I currently own to pay for my new purchase.

1956 Chevy BelAir Convertible, fully restored, number matching, stock, with continental kit.
1954 Chevy Belair Sedan, fully restored, number matching, stock.

If interested LMK..

I'm in Spokane Washington and I just placed my order today for the GT500. The dealership got word from Ford last week that orders can be taken at this time. I ordered all the options available and decided on wht/blu stripe. The dealership is only getting two (2) allocated. I paid 30k over MSRP. There are four (4) Ford dealerships in the area and I was told if you have an opportunity to get one, do it as they are getting over five calls a day from people asking when the cars will be available to order. I was told some people are willing to pay double the asking price to order. If you are serious about buying, I would suggest paying what is being asked for.

I will be parting with two cars I currently own to pay for my new purchase.

1956 Chevy BelAir Convertible, fully restored, number matching, stock, with continental kit.
1954 Chevy Belair Sedan, fully restored, number matching, stock.

If interested LMK..
Woah, you could have gotten a Z06 for the same price. What were you thinking?

I'm in Spokane Washington and I just placed my order today for the GT500. The dealership got word from Ford last week that orders can be taken at this time. I ordered all the options available and decided on wht/blu stripe. The dealership is only getting two (2) allocated. I paid 30k over MSRP. There are four (4) Ford dealerships in the area and I was told if you have an opportunity to get one, do it as they are getting over five calls a day from people asking when the cars will be available to order. I was told some people are willing to pay double the asking price to order. If you are serious about buying, I would suggest paying what is being asked for.

I will be parting with two cars I currently own to pay for my new purchase.

1956 Chevy BelAir Convertible, fully restored, number matching, stock, with continental kit.
1954 Chevy Belair Sedan, fully restored, number matching, stock.
WOW $30K OVER MRSP YOU SHOULD SHOP EXEN IT'S LATE FEEL SORRY FOR YOU.HOPE YOUR RICH!!!
If interested LMK..

Anyone interested in purchasing a GT500, send me a private message. I may have a way of getting one for you very reasonably. In your note, please tell me what state you are in and whether you want a coupe or convertible.

Dave

Got a call from a dealer that I've been working with on the GT500 for over a year. Suddenly, this dealer, who didn't even know a thing about the car until last month, now knows everything there is to know about it. Long story short, the salesman told me that I was extremely lucky that Mr. Kelly (the owner) was giving me 1st shot at one of the two cars the dealership would be allocated. In addition, the salesman gleefully continued, it's your lucky-lucky day, because we're only going to charge you $40K over sticker! WOW.. can't believe my salesman and dealership were so concerned about me! I'm speechless... beacuse I can't believe YOU STUPID DEALERS THINK THAT I'LL PAY 1 SINGLE PENNY OVER STICKER.. which BTW, they're already making about $4-5 K in profit (someone please correct me if I'm mistaken). Continuing to demonstrate pure disrespect and insulting my intellegence, the salesman couldn't help himself to assure me that, at $80K, the car would be a steal.. after all, the auction brought $600K.

I asked this idiot salesman to never call me again.... ever!

Got a call from a dealer that I've been working with on the GT500 for over a year. Suddenly, this dealer, who didn't even know a thing about the car until last month, now knows everything there is to know about it. Long story short, the salesman told me that I was extremely lucky that Mr. Kelly (the owner) was giving me 1st shot at one of the two cars the dealership would be allocated. In addition, the salesman gleefully continued, it's your lucky-lucky day, because we're only going to charge you $40K over sticker! WOW.. can't believe my salesman and dealership were so concerned about me! I'm speechless... beacuse I can't believe YOU STUPID DEALERS THINK THAT I'LL PAY 1 SINGLE PENNY OVER STICKER.. which BTW, they're already making about $4-5 K in profit (someone please correct me if I'm mistaken). Continuing to demonstrate pure disrespect and insulting my intellegence, the salesman couldn't help himself to assure me that, at $80K, the car would be a steal.. after all, the auction brought $600K.

I asked this idiot salesman to never call me again.... ever!
I LOVE MY VORTEC SUPERCHARGED 2005 ROUSH, :o AND I STILL HAVE MY DEPOSIT IN AND I AM #3 ON MY DEALERS LIST(HE SAYS HE WILL GET 4-5-- THEY ARE VERY, VERY LARGE DEALERSHIP) I ALSO JUST BOUGHT A MONTE CARLO SS(AS A DRIVER FOR RAINY DAYS) AS I KNOW THIS DEALER WILL BE LIKE ALL THE OTHERS, YOURS INCLUDED, SO I PLAN ON GETTING MY DEPOSIT BACK WHEN THE CAR SHOWS UP AND THEY INSULT ME AS WELL. BY THE WAY, MY CHEVY DEALER CALLED THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT THE MONTE CARLO AND ADVISED ME THAT THE REBATES INCREASED OVERNIGHT AND I COULD STOP IN FOR MY CHECK FOR $1,000.00. THIS IS THE SAME DEALER THAT TOLD A CUSTOMER SEVERAL MONTHS AGO HE WOULD GET HIM A Z06 AT STICKER, AND HE DID!! IMAGINE THAT, THERE ARE A HANDFUL OF HONEST DEALERS OUT THERE. IF ANYONE WANTS A 2006 C06 CORVETTE AT INVOICE(NOT A Z06) LET ME KNOW AND I'LL GET IT FOR YOU. ALSO I STOPPED IN AT A VERY SMALL FORD DEALERSHIP IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE A WHILE BACK AND THE OWNER SAID HE WOULD NEVER CHARGE ABOVE STICKER FOR A CAR, HE WOULD JUST BE HAPPY TO GET A NEW CUSTOMER SO I LEFT MY CARD. HE CALLED ME THIS WEEK AND SAID HE IS GETING 2. I COULD HAVE ONE FOR 10K OVER, I SAID YEAH, RIGHT. IT IS AMAZING HOW FAST SOME PEOPLE CHANGE THEIR MINDS FOR A ONE TIME PROFIT. IT IS GOING TO COST SOME DEALERS BIG.
WHEW, I AM FINALLY OUT OF BREATH. BYE ALL

I'm up near Montreal Quebec Canada and I ordered a GT500 last summer.My dealer told me to expect the car to be selling at $20000 over msrp price.:eek: :eek: :eek:
Chartrand Ford in Laval.
That comes to $80000 plus the luxury tax plus the gas guzzler tax!Holy Crap i'm starting to wonder if this car is really going to be worth it.
And another thing.He said I couldn't buy it the first year and that I had to rent it so that I couldn't send it oversea's for fear of them losing their SVT license.
How do you like them apples Guys???

fomoco man if my dealer did that to me I would give right back.this is what you do if they want to play games you play back!tell them you are goiong to what ever they whant then at the very last second drop it like a sack of patatose.Take them for a ride for once ! also i will be there for the F1 IN june! tell your dealer to go the F1 if he really want's to see $80000+car!!!

Got a call from a dealer that I've been working with on the GT500 for over a year. Suddenly, this dealer, who didn't even know a thing about the car until last month, now knows everything there is to know about it. Long story short, the salesman told me that I was extremely lucky that Mr. Kelly (the owner) was giving me 1st shot at one of the two cars the dealership would be allocated. In addition, the salesman gleefully continued, it's your lucky-lucky day, because we're only going to charge you $40K over sticker! WOW.. can't believe my salesman and dealership were so concerned about me! I'm speechless... beacuse I can't believe YOU STUPID DEALERS THINK THAT I'LL PAY 1 SINGLE PENNY OVER STICKER.. which BTW, they're already making about $4-5 K in profit (someone please correct me if I'm mistaken). Continuing to demonstrate pure disrespect and insulting my intellegence, the salesman couldn't help himself to assure me that, at $80K, the car would be a steal.. after all, the auction brought $600K.

I asked this idiot salesman to never call me again.... ever!

That Sucks!! Some of the dealers are a fu$%&ng joke, including the one the I have my order in with. I cut my attorney loose and he has filed a formal complaint on my behalf. It's going to be decided in court how much I pay for my Shelby since the dealer I am working with will not honor my original deal as written. Should I prevail they will not only be selling me my Shelby @ MSRP, but paying up to 3X any damages I'm awarded and my attorney fees to boot.

gt 500 I really like the idea.And to tell the truth i'm thinking Challenger if ford goes too far...after all probably be the same waiting time.
Only thing is I haven't owned a Dodge in ages.I'm not to sure ya know what I mean?:)

That Sucks!! Some of the dealers are a fu$%&ng joke, including the one the I have my order in with. I cut my attorney loose and he has filed a formal complaint on my behalf. It's going to be decided in court how much I pay for my Shelby since the dealer I am working with will not honor my original deal as written. Should I prevail they will not only be selling me my Shelby @ MSRP, but paying up to 3X any damages I'm awarded and my attorney fees to boot.

I highly recommend you do not take your Shelby back to that dealer for service! :D

I highly recommend you do not take your Shelby back to that dealer for service! :D

Isn't that the truth. I've already decided that once I pull out of their parking lot, they will never ever see that car again unless I'm driving by! :D

Isn't that the truth. I've already decided that once I pull out of their parking lot, they will never ever see that car again unless I'm driving by! :D

And make sure you leave some nice, long black marks on their clean parking lot. :D

Look @ this dealers prices on the GT500 this is the most I have seen
from these crazy dealers in Califorina


I aready have a deposit @ $10,000.00 over

This is the email that was sent to me

We are taking orders now on the Shelby GT500, we have two left, price for
the vehicle will be $80,000 over MSRP plus fees. If you are interested let
me know and we can setup a time for you to come down to place the order for
the vehicle. Thank you,

Elias Cuevas
Inventory Manager
Razzari Ford/Mazda

WSANVAL...Wow! One car for the price of three...What a deal. It's price gouging dealers like this that deserve to lose the licensee aggreement w/Ford. These guys should be selling used cars out of an old 'out of business' gas station!!

ShelbyWise

WSANVAL....That's unbelieveable.What city is this in?Do you have a telephone # ?

Is there any more people in California getting high $$$$$$$$$ prices from dealerships?Please let us know!

Here is the phone # the dealer is in Merced CA
Have fun with this

Elias Cuevas
Inventory Manager
Razzari Ford/Mazda
209.354.2112 ph
209.354.2064 fx

We are taking orders now on the Shelby GT500, we have two left, price for
the vehicle will be $80,000 over MSRP plus fees. If you are interested let
me know and we can setup a time for you to come down to place the order for
the vehicle. Thank you,

WSANVAL thanks for the #.I called Elias He confirmed $80,000 above sticker.We had a short conversation but he didn't like my attitude.He said he called some other local Ford dealers and that is the going rate.I told him that's not the going rate and that he was gouging his customers.That was the end of that call.

Now that's funny. For $80K, I could have my choice of a Vette, Viper, Porche, Maserati, or Jaguar. Don't even get me started on what I could buy for $120K. There should be laws against having that much money and that little brain power.

WSANVAL thanks for the #.I called Elias He confirmed $80,000 above sticker.We had a short conversation but he didn't like my attitude.He said he called some other local Ford dealers and that is the going rate.I told him that's not the going rate and that he was gouging his customers.That was the end of that call.

The dealer I have deposit with for 10 k over is less than 80 miles
from this guy and the dealer I am buying from was happy I would
put a deposit for a GT500 and that I was the first person and
this was just last week .

I got a call from my dealership.They told me a guy came in today and said he would pay $40,000 over MSRP if he could buy the 1st Shelby.They sold it to him.They called the rest of us on the waiting list and said that they were probably going to get three more and if we were still interested the top 3 bids over MSRP could buy a car.I'm pissed!

07 SHELBY...Now that totally sucks! Thats the phone call I dread getting...Like I said in a previous post, it will be a miracle if I actually end up with the keys to my car. The dealership I'm working with is going to get three cars and I'm numero uno on the "so called" list. Your living proof that these lists we are on, don't mean a thing...CASH TALKS! Just like bidding on eBay, the BIG $$ bids don't happen until a minute before the auction ends...Once word gets out that these cars are showing up on showroom floors it will all be different...and it won't be good. Hopefully there are still some ethical dealers out there who will stick to their word on the deals they have previously made on these cars. Hang in there...

Shelbywise

I got a call from my dealership.They told me a guy came in today and said he would pay $40,000 over MSRP if he could buy the 1st Shelby.They sold it to him.They called the rest of us on the waiting list and said that they were probably going to get three more and if we were still interested the top 3 bids over MSRP could buy a car.I'm pissed!

THIS is what gives dealers a bad name. I couldn't care less if a dealer charges $40K over MSRP for a car, but he better tell me that up front. These dealers that promise one thing, and then back out of their word should be taken out back and whooped. :mad:

Just another comment (just venting) on the stealership pricing...In the past, Carroll Shelby's big gripe with most, but not all repo Cobra makers was that none of their profits from using the Cobra name were going into his heart fund...I'm surprised that there was not a deal struck between Shelby and FoMoCo to have some of the proceeds from the GT500 go into his children's cardiac fund (perhaps there was and MUMs the word)...If the price gouging dealers knew up front that anything above and beyond MSRP was not going to line their pockets, but instead go into the Shelby Heart Fund, perhaps the playing field would remain more level...Any comments?

ShelbyWise

Good friend and neighbor is GM at local dealership. I asked to be placed on the list when car first announced. Owner of Dealership is taking 1st car they have two lefft to sell on their initial allocation.

He told me upfront that they would take the highest bid and I mentioned that I would not go above sticker. He told me anyone paying over sticker is an idiot. Told me to be patient. Said once the hoopla dies down, cars will be available and he can do interstore transfer if necessary. said it could be into next year, but that if it were him he wouldn't pay over sticker and would wait it out. For the people spending the extra money, he told me he'd buy the vette, better car in every respect, This from a dealer. They are not all scumbags. If I am going to spend 80K Rotorway makes a nice helicopter kit. More fun and just as practical!

Found a small dealership that is getting 1 Shelby.I put a deposit down.This time I got a purchase order.I ordered Torch Red with white stripes,trim package,shaker 1000,coupe and sirius.$5000 down,$5000 over MSRP.Now I am happy!

Found a small dealership that is getting 1 Shelby.I put a deposit down.This time I got a purchase order.I ordered Torch Red with white stripes,trim package,shaker 1000,coupe and sirius.$5000 down,$5000 over MSRP.Now I am happy!

Congrats, 07 Shelby!

Thank you.I am very happy.I was told today the Shelby would be just over $40k MSRP.

Thank you.I am very happy.I was told today the Shelby would be just over $40k MSRP.

Hopefully "just over $40K" doesn't mean $45K :rolleyes:

I just spoke to the 1-800-367-3788 guys and they told me that the price would be low 40’s… US$ of course.
If you take into account todays rate:

http://www.xe.ca/
42,000.00 USD
United States Dollars = 46,994.71 CAD
Canada Dollars
1 USD = 1.11892 CAD 1 CAD = 0.893718 USD
That’d be nice…

Then if I don’t buy it until the Conservatives lower the GST from 7% to 6%, that’d mean:

$46,999 @ 6% = $49,818

I know that those numbers are probably more of a pipe dream then reality, but that’d be nice for sure…

I got a call from my dealership.They told me a guy came in today and said he would pay $40,000 over MSRP if he could buy the 1st Shelby.They sold it to him.They called the rest of us on the waiting list and said that they were probably going to get three more and if we were still interested the top 3 bids over MSRP could buy a car.I'm pissed!
Can you believe this.This same dealership called me back, said that Ford contacted them and they have to order their 1st Shelby today and wanted to know if I was still interested.If so it will Be 10,000 over MSRP.What nerve

UFR but not surprised.:mad: What are you going to do?

As I stated 7 posts up I already bought 1 from a smaller SVT dealer for $5,000 over MSRP with $5,000 down.I'll never buy another car from the original dealer again.The Shelby would have been the 4th new Ford car I bought from them in 5 years.

Here is the phone # the dealer is in Merced CA
Have fun with this

the vehicle will be $80,000 over MSRP plus fees.

Just got this in an e-mail back from a local dealer (in MD):

Each dealer is only going to get ONE! We currently have a waiting list and are planning on offering the one we are getting for approx. $125,000 at this time.

Wow, there must be alot of rich people on the East and West coast.This is bad for the Mustang enthusiast.

There's a dealership (Lonestar Ford,Texas)on E-bay selling a white Shelby that says he will have his 1st Shelby on 5-24-06 and you can pick it up on 5-30-06.I called and asked him how he can do that when we don't start building them till 6-5-06.Matter of fact I looked up the VIN and it isn't even scheduled to be built yet.Maybe more people should ask him.SCOTT STUBBS 1-800-803-1748.E-bay Item number: 4636899590

Here are the real prices.This is from my buddies paper work,his is getting built 6-19-06
retail=$40,980
dlr inv=$37,008
guzzler tax=$1,300
prem trim pkg=$595
shkr 1000 audio=$1,295
dest and deliv=$745
A/Z plan=$39,493.58
D plan=$39,593.58
X plan=$40,926.52

TOTAL=$44,865

i just ordered mine today and paid 65,000 for it. i figured i could turn it and sell it for 80,000 if i wanted to but i plan on keeping it for 10 or 15 years.

Just curious.How many people have been told by a dealer or signed paperwork with a dealer indicating they will pay MSRP?Please no flaming,I would like to know what people are hearing from the dealerships.
I'd like to know how many were told msrp price was unknown and then 1.5 years later , when it was time to make a choice, if they they wanted to buy the gt500...then they were told the new improved price for the dealer principle.....like i was .....I was let to beleive the msrp was going to be the price it was to be sold at ....surprise surprise......

It all depends on whether you can wait. I want a Shelby but will wait until February (hopefully at the end of the month) and on the deepest snow day, I'll drive in and try and buy one under sticker. I heard that Ford is going to flood the market with these GT500's at 8000 per year so I think everything will be fine in the long run. It might be hard to get one in California, Texas, or Florida but the midwest in february should be possible (assuming we get a bad winter). I never wished for several feet of snow but I will be this year!

I found a dealer in Omaha that had one Shelby that wasn't allocated to anyone and I paid $5000.00 above MSRP. No build date set yet, hopefully Sep/Oct timeframe. I was on e-bay 3 weeks ago and pushed an $18,000.00 bid over MSRP, luckily I lost. My agreement is $5000.00 now and $45060.00 on delivery.

Good for you.I can tell you,you are going to love it.They are good looking and plenty fast.

I posted several months ago that my local dealership was going to sell the car to me at sticker. The owner of the dealership even told me this. My family has a long running relationship with this dealer, Sharp Motor Company, in Pulaski TN. When the orders started coming in and the markups started, they balked. They told me that they were going to have to take the best price. I was very ticked off. I have purchased 5 vehicles from them myself, plus a Silverado from their family owned Chevy dealership. My family purchased fleet vehicles from them for years, both Ford and Chevy. My oldest brother even purchased one of the last Camaro SS's from their Chevy lot and another brother bought a Harley F-150 from them. I could not believe that they would do that. It's bad when a little greed will ruin a relationship that has resulted in so many sales. I have decided that I will wait until all the hoopla dies down and purchase a Shelby from one of the other dealers in the area. I figure at least by November or December I should be able to get one for sticker. I think that would make a nice Christmas present for myself.

I posted several months ago that my local dealership was going to sell the car to me at sticker. The owner of the dealership even told me this. My family has a long running relationship with this dealer, Sharp Motor Company, in Pulaski TN. When the orders started coming in and the markups started, they balked. They told me that they were going to have to take the best price. I was very ticked off. I have purchased 5 vehicles from them myself, plus a Silverado from their family owned Chevy dealership. My family purchased fleet vehicles from them for years, both Ford and Chevy. My oldest brother even purchased one of the last Camaro SS's from their Chevy lot and another brother bought a Harley F-150 from them. I could not believe that they would do that. It's bad when a little greed will ruin a relationship that has resulted in so many sales. I have decided that I will wait until all the hoopla dies down and purchase a Shelby from one of the other dealers in the area. I figure at least by November or December I should be able to get one for sticker. I think that would make a nice Christmas present for myself.

94indy358...I say good for you! I still have trouble understanding why some dealerships continue to screw loyal customers like yourself and your family. What it amounts to, is selling off your reputation for $5K, $10K or even $20K. Not to mention the time value of future deals...They acually lost their reputation for making ethical deals once they turned tail on the MUTUAL agreement they had with you. Most of us have read about similar scenarios since Ford announced these cars were coming to fruition. I for one am able to live with an ADM, just tell me up front and be an honest operation and stick to it...There is an old saying, "If your experience is good, you'll tell a friend, if its bad, you'll tell twenty friends."...GOOD LUCK!

Just bit the bullit and ordered a grabber orange 2007 Shelby - 60K.

I have heard a lot of promises being broken by dealers which sucks. I am hoping to be lucky enough to pay what I was promised the cost will be which is MSRP (sticker) which for my convertible (an extra $4,825.00 over the coupe) guzzler tax, delivery, interior pkg and shaker 1000 the sticker is $49,690.

I have heard a lot of promises being broken by dealers which sucks. I am hoping to be lucky enough to pay what I was promised the cost will be which is MSRP (sticker) which for my convertible (an extra $4,825.00 over the coupe) guzzler tax, delivery, interior pkg and shaker 1000 the sticker is $49,690.

All I can say is GET IT IN WRITING! Even if the dealer is a good friend, get your allocation position and pricing in writing. If the dealer has a problem that, go somewhere else.