The horsepower race has gone nuclear: 2013 GT500

Lemers · 06-08-2012, 09:27 AM

Thats not an answer.

Me personnally I'd take new over used 99% of the time. Youngest child syndrome

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 09:28 AM

If you need me to tell you what car to get you've got some problems! You should be able to decide on your own.

Lemers · 06-08-2012, 09:30 AM

I edited my post. Read again.

KaienZ34 · 06-08-2012, 09:32 AM

I say GT-R that's just me.

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

Thats not an answer.

Me personnally I'd take new over used 99% of the time. Youngest child syndrome

If I was buying a used GTR I'd want to see all of the service history and meet the previous owner. Wouldn't want one that was abused!

Lemers · 06-08-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If I was buying a used GTR I'd want to see all of the service history and meet the previous owner. Wouldn't want one that was abused!

I also hear that maintenance on the GTR is crazy expensive.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-08-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If I was buying a used GTR I'd want to see all of the service history and meet the previous owner. Wouldn't want one that was abused!

And take a look at the data logs. I'll most likely be getting a used GT-R in the future so I will have to deal with all of this. Vapiano was lucky, he found one that was essentially babied. Never launched and the highest speed it was ever driven was like 93 mph.

Lemers · 06-08-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

And take a look at the data logs. I'll most likely be getting a used GT-R in the future so I will have to deal with all of this. Vapiano was lucky, he found one that was essentially babied. Never launched and the highest speed it was ever driven was like 93 mph.

I've passed 93 mph in my Z!

b1adesofcha0s · 06-08-2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemers

I've passed 93 mph in my Z!

Me too!

shadoquad · 06-08-2012, 10:04 AM

I know Ford announced a starting price in the mid-50's, but talked to a real good friend who works at a Ford Dealership in NH. He said they're MSRP'ed at 65 easily when they hit lots. I asked if that was due to options, and he said, "Yeah, but a lot of them get ordered with every option to optimize profit."

So, I'm guessing you'd have to special order one or get really lucky if you expect to pay less than 60. Anyone seen them cheaper on lots? Also, I realize MSRP is just where negotiations begin.

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 10:06 AM

They start at $54k without the SVT Performance Package. If I got one I'd get the SVT Performance Package. It includes all of the extra cooling, electronic dampers, Recaros, etc.

chris410 · 06-08-2012, 10:12 AM

Honestly, I doubt you'll find one under 60K. Even at 60K the car is a bargain. The MSRP on my 2010 was 61K (mine has every single option you can get) so 60K for a 2013 should not really be a surprise.

Also, since the 2013's are hard to get, dealers are adding premiums and people are paying the premium which I disagree with. Once the comparisons start coming out and the car shows improved performance over the 2010-12's it will draw an even higher demand. I will say, don't be fooled by the crappy times you see for the 10's - 12's the tires SUCK! 0-60 in 4.3 is with the car spinning 1st through 3rd gear so, trust me when the tires hook, the car is stupid fast.

I considered a GT-R but honestly, the maintenance cost is just too high for me. I personally admire a nice car, I'm not a brand fan boy. Personally, whether it is an import or domestic if it's fast and is done right I have no problems giving someone the thumbs up. That and let's face it...there is always something faster out there.

Lemers · 06-08-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

They start at $54k without the SVT Performance Package. If I got one I'd get the SVT Performance Package. It includes all of the extra cooling, electronic dampers, Recaros, etc.

The SVT performance package is $3500
Torsen Dif
Painted rims
Electronic dampers
Unique springs
unique shift knob
Unique instrument cluster

The SVT Track Pack is $3000

Oil cooler
Dif Cooke with pump
Trans cooler with pump

Recaros $1600
Glass roof $2000
Electronic package $2340

The GT500 with those options is $67.5k

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2012, 10:34 AM

I'd get all the options. Though I probably wouldn't get NAV. Don't need that ****.

Lemers · 06-08-2012, 10:37 AM

I'd either get it all or none. Well I'm still not sold on the recaros, with loosing power seats and heat option

06-08-2012, 09:27 AM	#736 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Thats not an answer. Me personnally I'd take new over used 99% of the time. Youngest child syndrome __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-08-2012, 09:28 AM	#737 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	If you need me to tell you what car to get you've got some problems! You should be able to decide on your own. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-08-2012, 09:30 AM	#738 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I edited my post. Read again. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

06-08-2012, 09:32 AM	#739 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I say GT-R that's just me. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-08-2012, 10:06 AM	#746 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	They start at $54k without the SVT Performance Package. If I got one I'd get the SVT Performance Package. It includes all of the extra cooling, electronic dampers, Recaros, etc. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-08-2012, 10:04 AM	#745 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I know Ford announced a starting price in the mid-50's, but talked to a real good friend who works at a Ford Dealership in NH. He said they're MSRP'ed at 65 easily when they hit lots. I asked if that was due to options, and he said, "Yeah, but a lot of them get ordered with every option to optimize profit." So, I'm guessing you'd have to special order one or get really lucky if you expect to pay less than 60. Anyone seen them cheaper on lots? Also, I realize MSRP is just where negotiations begin.

06-08-2012, 10:12 AM	#747 (permalink)
chris410 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 345 Drives: 10' GT500 Rep Power: 16	Honestly, I doubt you'll find one under 60K. Even at 60K the car is a bargain. The MSRP on my 2010 was 61K (mine has every single option you can get) so 60K for a 2013 should not really be a surprise. Also, since the 2013's are hard to get, dealers are adding premiums and people are paying the premium which I disagree with. Once the comparisons start coming out and the car shows improved performance over the 2010-12's it will draw an even higher demand. I will say, don't be fooled by the crappy times you see for the 10's - 12's the tires SUCK! 0-60 in 4.3 is with the car spinning 1st through 3rd gear so, trust me when the tires hook, the car is stupid fast. I considered a GT-R but honestly, the maintenance cost is just too high for me. I personally admire a nice car, I'm not a brand fan boy. Personally, whether it is an import or domestic if it's fast and is done right I have no problems giving someone the thumbs up. That and let's face it...there is always something faster out there. __________________ Chris Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

06-08-2012, 10:34 AM	#749 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'd get all the options. Though I probably wouldn't get NAV. Don't need that **. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!**

06-08-2012, 10:37 AM	#750 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I'd either get it all or none. Well I'm still not sold on the recaros, with loosing power seats and heat option __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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