After much thought, I sold my 2008 GT500 today. I owned for about three years and put 9k miles on it. I was getting way over my head with it and I could not stop buying more parts and accessories for it, so it had to go. It was a very tough decision to make, but the wife and I are buying a house next year, so I had to start sheding some overhead and debt. I only lost 2k dollars from the price I paid for it two years ago and I put about 10k worth of aftermarket parts on it. I was able to sell the Shelby, pay off my debt and still have cash in my pocket. I just ordered a 2013 Raptor and my payments on it will be cheaper than the Shelby.
The Shelby went to a good home. I was just hoping for it to go out of state or across town, but NO, the new owners live across the street from my sister!
We (wife and I) are very thankful to all of the wonderful Shelby friends we have met over the years at the Bash and at Fabulous Fords Forever. I will be at both next year, just look for a white colored 2013 Raptor!
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 12:18 PM
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 12:41 PM
Perhaps, on a day not too far distant, you can rejoin us as a Shelby owner. i got a good look at a Raptor in Terligua this past week (Sean, one of the Terlingua Preservation Society Board members owns it). Those are pretty formidable vehicles. Best of luck going forward.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 12:43 PM
Good time to buy a house out there - good luck with your purchase. Too bad you had to take a loss on the Shelby, but hopefully it went to a good home and you can visit it. I had to sell a 54 Corvette years ago, but it served a purpose back then - family comes first always.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 01:12 PM
Buy that house! 
We hope to have you come back here to visit and as a Shelby owner again.
We hope to have you come back here to visit and as a Shelby owner again.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 01:36 PM
Thanks for the kind words.
The new owners told me if they decide to sell it, they will call me first.
But I think I'm going to wait for the 2015 Mustang to come out or get a 2013 Boss.
The new owners told me if they decide to sell it, they will call me first.
But I think I'm going to wait for the 2015 Mustang to come out or get a 2013 Boss.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 01:49 PM
At first I read the start of your story and thought what a smart decision...........then I read you just ordered a Raptor????????? Just my 2 cents, just because your payment is lower it does not mean your not more in debt than you were before, I would bet you are and now the Raptor will be upside down for many years to come where your GT500 already took its biggest hit in depreciation.
Good luck buying the house, no better time than now, that is for sure. I just do not get your justification for selling when you ordered a New Raptor.
Good luck buying the house, no better time than now, that is for sure. I just do not get your justification for selling when you ordered a New Raptor.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 02:25 PM
Sorry to see another Shelby owner bite the dust. Also sad to see that you could not control yourself with Mods. I am one of the very few that is very happy with my 2012 Shelby just the way Carroll and Ford built it. I love the transmission, the tires, the interior trim, the engine, the wheels, the shifter, and everything else that everyone else bashes. Compared to anything else I have ever owned the performance is beyond awesome. I added floor mats, a trunk mat, and door edge guards. Total "mods" about $150. Hope you can resist putting mods on the Raptor.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 02:54 PM
MSR - you should probably stay away from the Raptor forums. They also have the mod bugs that we all seem to suffer from.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 03:17 PM
I have 0 debit right now, so I'm saving my money now.
A co-worker has a Raptor and he is already giving me a list of stuff to buy!
I'm selling my truck and using the truck money as a down payment to lower the Raptor payment; and I'm down to two cars to maintain, insure and register for a few years.
Talk to anyone who lives in Nevada what registration fees are in this state. There is no state income tax here, but they get you with the registration fees.
A co-worker has a Raptor and he is already giving me a list of stuff to buy!
I'm selling my truck and using the truck money as a down payment to lower the Raptor payment; and I'm down to two cars to maintain, insure and register for a few years.
Talk to anyone who lives in Nevada what registration fees are in this state. There is no state income tax here, but they get you with the registration fees.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 03:33 PM
msr1011, on 10 October 2012 - 03:17 PM, said:
Talk to anyone who lives in Nevada what registration fees are in this state. There is no state income tax here, but they get you with the registration fees.
Well, the thing that makes it expensive to register here is that they charge you the taxes then.
In Massachusetts, they called it an "excise tax", in some places, it's a "property tax", here, it's just rolled into the registration process.
People with less valuable cars don't pay much.
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I don't understand the logic either. 
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 07:14 PM
Enjoy the new house. I here there are some great buys. Cars do come and go.
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 07:34 PM
msr1011, on 10 October 2012 - 03:17 PM, said:
I have 0 debit right now, so I'm saving my money now.
I'm selling my truck and using the truck money as a down payment to lower the Raptor payment;
I'm selling my truck and using the truck money as a down payment to lower the Raptor payment;
Hmmm, I would say a Raptor with payments = debt
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 10:46 PM
Ok, I'm going to say one last thing about this and then I'm moving on...
#1-I don't think any of you pay my bills. Yes, I took it to extremes and it is my fault. But the way I wanted to finish the Shelby, I would need to sink another 15k into it to make the way I envisioned it to be.
#2-It is just a car. It was my toy/weekend car. It was one out of over 8900 made in 2008.
#3-My stress level has dropped down to zero, so I don't feel so bad for selling it.
Thanks for the kind words to everyone else.
Matt
#1-I don't think any of you pay my bills. Yes, I took it to extremes and it is my fault. But the way I wanted to finish the Shelby, I would need to sink another 15k into it to make the way I envisioned it to be.
#2-It is just a car. It was my toy/weekend car. It was one out of over 8900 made in 2008.
#3-My stress level has dropped down to zero, so I don't feel so bad for selling it.
Thanks for the kind words to everyone else.
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Posted 11 October 2012 - 03:47 AM
Matt, Dont worry about what everyone else thinks or says. Everyone has different opinions and ideas and if you are happy then (for you at least) that is all that matters. Enjoy the Raptor. Best all around vehicle out there in my opinion. Super smooth every day driver with good power, super comfortable seats, great sound system and AMAZING off road! The ONLY drawback that I can find is the gas mileage.
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Matt, Dont worry about what everyone else thinks or says. Everyone has different opinions and ideas and if you are happy then (for you at least) that is all that matters. Enjoy the Raptor. Best all around vehicle out there in my opinion. Super smooth every day driver with good power, super comfortable seats, great sound system and AMAZING off road! The ONLY drawback that I can find is the gas mileage.
Good luck and please dont be a stranger around here!
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 02:10 PM
msr1011, on 10 October 2012 - 12:18 PM, said:
After much thought, I sold my 2008 GT500 today. I owned for about three years and put 9k miles on it. I was getting way over my head with it and I could not stop buying more parts and accessories for it, so it had to go. It was a very tough decision to make, but the wife and I are buying a house next year, so I had to start sheding some overhead and debt. I only lost 2k dollars from the price I paid for it two years ago and I put about 10k worth of aftermarket parts on it. I was able to sell the Shelby, pay off my debt and still have cash in my pocket. I just ordered a 2013 Raptor and my payments on it will be cheaper than the Shelby.
The Shelby went to a good home. I was just hoping for it to go out of state or across town, but NO, the new owners live across the street from my sister!
We (wife and I) are very thankful to all of the wonderful Shelby friends we have met over the years at the Bash and at Fabulous Fords Forever. I will be at both next year, just look for a white colored 2013 Raptor!
The Shelby went to a good home. I was just hoping for it to go out of state or across town, but NO, the new owners live across the street from my sister!
We (wife and I) are very thankful to all of the wonderful Shelby friends we have met over the years at the Bash and at Fabulous Fords Forever. I will be at both next year, just look for a white colored 2013 Raptor!
Your a stronger man than I with my future ex wiping me out !! I refuse to give up my Shelby gt the judge could tell me to sell it. I will laugh in her face as they drag me off to jail.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 02:23 PM
I do not think any of us have an issue with what you did, it is just odd that the reason you state is to free up debt to buy a house and you then buy something that I would guess put you $20K plus more in debt.
I love the Raptor, almost bought one myself this year, but went with the Dodge instead.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 06:31 PM
carnut12, on 12 October 2012 - 02:23 PM, said:
I do not think any of us have an issue with what you did, it is just odd that the reason you state is to free up debt to buy a house and you then buy something that I would guess put you $20K plus more in debt.
I love the Raptor, almost bought one myself this year, but went with the Dodge instead.
I love the Raptor, almost bought one myself this year, but went with the Dodge instead.
That is what confused me. It's your money and car and I don't have any cares about how you spend it and it is not my business. Sounds like you are happy....and that's what counts.
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Posted 13 October 2012 - 05:20 AM
sportscars, on 11 October 2012 - 03:47 AM, said:
Matt, Dont worry about what everyone else thinks or says. Everyone has different opinions and ideas and if you are happy then (for you at least) that is all that matters. Enjoy the Raptor. Best all around vehicle out there in my opinion. Super smooth every day driver with good power, super comfortable seats, great sound system and AMAZING off road! The ONLY drawback that I can find is the gas mileage.
Good luck and please dont be a stranger around here!
Good luck and please dont be a stranger around here!
Well said SC...Matt enjoy the Raptor and the new home....
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