Money is a factor, but not a big factor. Which one do you get and why? Cant get a KR for less than 120k. Super snake can be had for less than 80k and has more HP.
With the KR, it is a famous model compared to the SS. However, I'd get the SS, simply because it would wipe the floor with a KR. Although, the SS is famous, not as famous as the KR. Tough choice though.
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Hmmm i remember just bringing this up. The decision is really 725hp for 69k or 540 for for 120k+.. I know some people are going to chime in and talk about heritage and limited availebility and presteige.. but we don't like those people anyway.
So decide: 725hp for 69k or 540hp for 120k, both cars look alike?
I suppose you could do that, but I think most would want to keep the KR all original to maintain the... well, the originality of it since only 1000 are made. You can buy a regular GT500 and send it to shelby for the SS upgrade.
I wish! No, one of my more fortunate friends is. He is ready to buy now, and asked me which way he should go. Since money is not an factor for him, I say get the KR. He is in a postion where he will only drive it for a few months, then wants to store it for 20 years. So, i think the KR will be more valuable down the road due to its limited production numbers.
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I suppose you could do that, but I think most would want to keep the KR all original to maintain the... well, the originality of it since only 1000 are made. You can buy a regular GT500 and send it to shelby for the SS upgrade.
Oh ok I see, yeah you could upgrade the regular GT500 to an SS...
I guess it really comes down to what your friend is really looking for - Collectivity vs. Performance - I agree that the KR will probably valued a little higher since it is a limited run - but on the flipside, how many Mustang owners say that they're cranking 725 hp from Shelby? 540HP isn't bad but 725HP is just straight badda*s.
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Super Snake is a beefed up GT500 that you supply, it will be retrofitted by Shelby, at Shelby. Has everything KR has and more, and most importantly, before the car is given back to you it goes in for a VIN modification at the DMV to rename the car for authenticity. I think they will both have their place the registry and authenticity.
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Super Snake is a beefed up GT500 that you supply, it will be retrofitted by Shelby, at Shelby. Has everything KR has and more, and most importantly, before the car is given back to you it goes in for a VIN modification at the DMV to rename the car for authenticity. I think they will both have their place the registry and authenticity.
I don't see any point in collecting cars you see.. collectible cars while they tend to WORK as investments, have constantly been proven to be outpreformed by even the lowliest normal investment. The only way you're going to make money off of a car when compared to other oppertunities is if you sell that shelby at just short of a million, and your chances of that get even past impossible once you actually start enjoying the car.
It would be much more economical to sell the KR after he's done with it and invest the money, espetially considering rent maintenance detailing etc.
Even a 20 year old McLaren F1 didn't sell for more than a 30% profit, so how can a KR do anything but cost you money?
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super snake FTW! investment wise, if those prices are right idk i never checked bc i dont got that much money , but the SS has more room to grow and the profit margin will be comparable if not more, and will be more fun to drive. either one is gonna turn a whole lotta heads.
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Super Snake is a beefed up GT500 that you supply, it will be retrofitted by Shelby, at Shelby. Has everything KR has and more, and most importantly, before the car is given back to you it goes in for a VIN modification at the DMV to rename the car for authenticity. I think they will both have their place the registry and authenticity.
I don't see any point in collecting cars you see.. collectible cars while they tend to WORK as investments, have constantly been proven to be outpreformed by even the lowliest normal investment. The only way you're going to make money off of a car when compared to other oppertunities is if you sell that shelby at just short of a million, and your chances of that get even past impossible once you actually start enjoying the car.
It would be much more economical to sell the KR after he's done with it and invest the money, espetially considering rent maintenance detailing etc.
Even a 20 year old McLaren F1 didn't sell for more than a 30% profit, so how can a KR do anything but cost you money?
^^ I would spend an additional 20g's and buy a Ford GT.
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