Would you trade your Viper for a Ford GT?

[FinalEd357]

Given the fact that Ford GT prices have dropped to near MSRP ($165-170k), are any of you considering making the jump (if it meant getting rid of your Viper)?

 

[FrankBarba]

I'm looking. I was ready to jump on a SRT/10.

 

[twinvipers]

I'll probably buy one in the winter for around 150k, I hope. Poor fools who paid 240k a few months ago...

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

Absolutely !! And if I had not already ordered the new ZO6, the GT would be on the way. They had 2 at the Monterrey historic races and they are unbelievable.

 

[cgmaster]

IF I could afford it yes.

 

[FinalEd357]

That is what I'm stuck with. I love my GTS and have a new c6Z06 on order. The 2 combined are about $135k. I would drive the Viper very sparingly and put the miles on the Z06.

Or, just have the GT.... Decisions, decisions...

 

[vipeuup]

Absolutuley NOT!

 

[NOTV8]

I rather get the S7 than Ford GT. Too many problem right now that is why the price is keep on dropping. That is if I can afford to buy one.....
And NO I won't trade my snake. To each his own.

 

[VENOMAHOLIC]

I had a 95 Mustang 5.0 convertible for 5 yrs. Was not happy with overall build quality. Auto trans never shifted smooth even after it was replaced under warranty after it died. The power seat got stuck in foward position. The plastic door handles and other interior pieces came undone. The engine lost compression at 125k miles and so I sold it. Will never buy another Ford again.

 

[Walt McFarland]

No.

On a side note, I'm beginning to see threads where GT's are becoming available slightly below sticker.

 

[FinalEd357]

Walt,
Could you please share where I can locate one of these threads?

thanks,
John

 

[ViperRay]

"Could you please share where I can locate one of these threads?"

Ditto.

 

[sween]

if you got the money get the GT but keep the viper and sell the vette

 

[2002_Viper_GTS_ACR]

YEP, SURE WOULD.


PS. Good place to keep an eye on prices is obviously ebay and www.fordgtprices.com

Jon

 

[big-n-italian]

<< I rather get the S7 than Ford GT. Too many problem right now that is why the price is keep on dropping. That is if I can afford to buy one..... And NO I won't trade my snake. To each his own. >>

My feelings exactly ric. Besides, i am a MOPAR guy. Always have been. Just ask my Magnum, and my Charger.

 

[Casey 111]

I had a 95 Mustang 5.0 convertible for 5 yrs. Was not happy with overall build quality. Auto trans never shifted smooth even after it was replaced under warranty after it died. The power seat got stuck in foward position. The plastic door handles and other interior pieces came undone. The engine lost compression at 125k miles and so I sold it. Will never buy another Ford again.

I dont think a Mustang 5.0 is a very good comparison to a GT.

 

[FinalEd357]

I've been watching fordgtprices.com. The lowest sale is $165k and 1 is on Ebay now for $169k BIN.

By the way, wouldn't an S7 be several hundred thousand more?

 

[sween]

yup. your right

 

[01sapphireGTS]

The GT looks like a kit car, especially in the rear...

 

[sween]

honestly if you had the GT would you drive it? if i had it i would only put about 2000 miles and keep it in the garage. keep it then when value goes up id sell it. are you buying for driving or for an investment?

 

[getbit]

Ford GT is my next car after my SRTCoupe comes in next month...I would trade my Viper for the Ford GT if I had no choice (my current opinion having not owned one yet) but hopefully, I can keep at least one Viper and the Ford GT as prices continue to decline on the GT...

As for the comparison to the old Mustang...we drive D-o-d-g-e Vipers, not Toyota Vipers...give me a break. Do we really have to go down that road, comparing the crap cars Dodge, GM and Ford make along with their high performance products that we love?
Yeah, that LeBaron is one hell of a reliable car...corinthian leather? Wahoo.

 

[FinalEd357]

I drive the Viper about 1,000 miles per year. I don't have time to enjoy 2 cars, so I think I'd drive the GT about 500 miles per year. Mostly short trips around town and to car shows, cruises. I'd have to think it would hold it's value (-5% per year). I'd like to hang on to the GTS in storage, but not sure if that would fly... Right now it seems like the market is flooded with GTs, but in 2 years when production is done, it seems like the values could increase... thoughts?

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

No. I'd buy a Comp Coupe before a GT.

But I'd get the GT after the CC. Anybody wanna loan me 300K?

 

[FinalEd357]

The tough thing about the CC is that it isn't street legal, in my opinion.

 

[Viper23]

Oh...
I know how you can make a CC street legal... I have 2 vipers now and would not trade for a Ford GT. I agree...I will get a CC before a GT.

 

[Gerald Levin]

If I had $150K+ to blow on cars, I would either
1. Buy 3 vipers (probably 1 Gen1 and 2 Gen 2's) or
2. Buy a used $100k lambo and party on the other $50k

I like the Ford GT, but honestly, is it worth 3 Gen 2's? Not to me.

 

[98MODMTR]

No. I'd buy a Comp Coupe before a GT.

But I'd get the GT after the CC. Anybody wanna loan me 300K?

Let me see what I can dig up under my seat.

 

[DEVILDOG]

NO. TOO SLOW!

 

[got one]

Like the care. But it's not as scalable as the Viper in my 2 cents. Also...the GT-40 club wouldn't be as cool to be a part of Have you seen their forum?

 

[Hisserman]

We played around with four Ford GT's on Wednesday night before the Woodward Dream Cruise. I didn't drive one, but rode in one and "raced" up and down the street with my Viper against them.

They are impressive cars, definitely fast, and more refined than our rides. I'd buy one, but I'd also want to keep my Viper.

Unlike the Viper, the Ford GT comes with quite a few options. When you are comparing prices be sure you are aware what options are on the car -- it can make a difference.