Looking for opinion on 16 SHO at Dealer MODDED a ton

[beeej55]

That’s my old SHO.. pm me for questions. It has every bolt on available with upgraded Gearhead turbos running a highly custom Auto Octane tune..

I got a message that it was serviced at Ford dealer in NJ.

Do not run anything less than 93 octane for ideal performance...

I still have the tuning device with the E30 tune that puts it into the mid to high 11’s depending on day...

Current Modifications are:

Gearhead Custom Tunes, Gearhead Gen3 Turbos, Gearhead Intercooler, Gearhead 170 Tstat, EPP Dual Feed Intake, EPP Hot Pipes, EPP Ceramic Coated Catted Downpipes, Corsa Exhaust, XDI-35 Fuel Pump, Fuel-It Bluetooth Ethanol Analyzer, HR Lowering Springs, Whiteline Upgraded Rear Sway Bar, AD Lower Trans Mounts, 3Bar MAP, SP-542 Plugs, Custom SHO Puddle Lights, SHO battery tie down..

Also has been upgraded to Apple Car Play and manually updated to latest supported Microsoft Sync.

Depending on miles right before I offloaded it I had just done a full 3 x drain and fill of the transmission, brand new gapped at .028 sp-542 plugs, and has 2K miles on the oil change.

Car will pass emissions just fine, the auto octane tune will run low 12's on just 93 at full weight.

I know that car inside and out like the back of my hand..

The transmission has a small leak at the rear where the halves meet.. very typical, dealer told me it wasn't worth fixing YET. If daily driven you probably would never notice the leak.

Here is the build thread for it.. has lots of good information..

SBS 2016 Taurus SHO Build Thread - LOCKED (ecoboostperformanceforum.com)

Here is the last video I made of the baseline dyno..

2016 SHO Dyno and 11 Second 1/4 Run - YouTube

That was on a baseline E30 tune from Gearhead. It was afterward turned up a bit more, never had it dyno after but it should be better than 500/500 at the wheels.

Ummmm what else...

It won first place at Ford Nationals last year in its group which was fun..

The first to second shift has always been odd since the day I bought it.. meaning.. it tends to be a bit harsher than the other shifts, hasn't been a problem though..

Lots of data.. look around the forums.. PM me if you want to talk..

I ALSO WOULDN"T REMOVE THE HPFP!!!! The original bolts supplied snapped and stripped the pedestal a bit on the right side bolt. I used a longer bolt than stock and rebuilt the threads, it has held fine through lots of track time and data logging and driving.. should be fine. I just wouldn't go about messing with it too much ;-)

EDIT: Just read the two issues about the seat not reclining and the rear seat heaters.. Those were not issues when I got rid of it.

Hey buddy very thankful to have found you cause it puts to rest a BILLION questions. I haven't used this site since 2002 lmao!!! but knew the community always comes through.

So @StealBlueSho I found you on You tube and used that name to find you on FB! Will message you there My name is Bryan! Thanks a ton for all the help and responses!!

Update: I cannot message you on here and it says I cant see your profile cause you limit users. Sorry if I'm too direct about things, just a blunt dude lmao

 

[beeej55]

Or you can buy my baby (2014 SHO PP) for $20,000 with only 52,000 miles and I'm the original owner - been pampered more than a housewife in Beverly Hills! I have the full AD listed in SHO Trader on this forum - not sure if the Admin has approved the AD or not...

EDIT: Looks like it's still waiting for Admin approval. Here's the Description:

Loaded 2014 Ford Taurus SHO-Performance Package, very low miles, always garaged & showroom condition!
Original owner - I bought the car new in November, 2013.
52,000 miles, AWD, Auto Trans, Leather heated/cooled/massaging Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Heated Alcantara Steering Wheel, Sirius Satellite/CD Radio, Bluetooth, Dual Climate, Backup Camera, Remote Start, Rear Window Auto Sun Shade, 2 Key Fobs and more!...
1 year left on extended full bumper-to-bumper warranty (the highest / best warranty from Ford) when I bought car off lease.
Lifetime Rust Warranty: add-on warranty bought with car and stays with car.
Never been in an accident.
All receipts, paperwork, window-sticker, etc.
All recalls completed: last one was rear toe links.
Very aggressive maintenance completed, oil changes about every 3,000 miles.
New tires at 40,000 miles - Continental Control Contact Sport.
Professional fuel injector clean at 40,000.
Brand new PTU installed under warranty at 28,000 and transmission serviced at same time.
Full paint correction and ceramic coating, 2019.
Full front end clear bra.
WeatherTech Floor Liners front & rear - factory carpet floor mats never used and still in clear bag!
Interior Cabin Filter replaced every year.
Drive Bright LED DRLs with amber turn signals.
Upgraded the factory 4300k HID bulbs to Philips X-treme Vision 5000k HID bulbs, very clean white light.
Cree LED puddle, license plate, reverse lights and interior lights.
20% window tint - not that dark.
Gearhead Auto Octane Tune installed around 37,000 miles. This car has NEVER seen a track or drag-strip. This tune is just for a little more pep. Makes 350 Wheel HP and 400 Wheel Torque (440 HP & 500 Torque at crank).
Windstorm Cold Air Induction.
New spark plugs.
H&R Sport Springs - the car sits perfect with these and since this car has the Performance Package with stronger suspension, the ride is NOT harsh at all, just like factory.
Custom Magnaflow Cat-Back exhaust - installed bigger resonator to make quieter, but more aggressive than stock.
This car has been pampered and babied since I picked it up new off the lot - will not find another one like it!
Serious offers only!
$20,000

Appreciate the offer. Let me see how this all goes down and if it happens to fall through Ill be in touch. Shes a beauty by the way!!!! Thanks!

 

[StealBlueSho]

Hey buddy very thankful to have found you cause it puts to rest a BILLION questions. I haven't used this site since 2002 lmao!!! but knew the community always comes through.

So @StealBlueSho I found you on You tube and used that name to find you on FB! Will message you there My name is Bryan! Thanks a ton for all the help and responses!!

Update: I cannot message you on here and it says I cant see your profile cause you limit users. Sorry if I'm too direct about things, just a blunt dude lmao

Hey Bryan!! It was great talking to you! If you end up pulling the trigger please let me know so I can ship you the service records and installation receipts etc... happy to pass it along.

And if you want to let it rip with the E30 tune I’ll be happy to talk about selling the tuner ;-)

Good luck buddy!!!

 

[DadMobile]

$22k is a helluva deal. The real value is in the custom AO tune! A real time saver for the new owner!

*edit Would the dealer sell it for even less
because it’s modded?

 

[CCXVI]

I would try, I'd definitely want to pay a lot less knowing it was modded without knowing the owner.

 

[High on Ethanol]

Usually customized vehicles go for more because vehicles are better maintained and records are usually available. I sold my SHO for more because it was modded and I had all the records for maintenance and upgrades.

Now if you are buying a dodge, you can usually get a complimentary discount at the parts counter for frequent purchases. Also the tow truck guys will be your bitches

 

[StealBlueSho]

Usually customized vehicles go for more because vehicles are better maintained and records are usually available. I sold my SHO for more because it was modded and I had all the records for maintenance and upgrades.

Now if you are buying a dodge, you can usually get a complimentary discount at the parts counter for frequent purchases. Also the tow truck guys will be your bitches

So this depends. I got $22K on trade in.. (also well over $10K off sticker on the new vehicle.. this was a case where I had a friend at the dealer..).. which was KBB private party at the time in good condition.

I had tried private partying the vehicle locally for close to a year.. had a couple tire kickers... but nothing serious... and that was at KBB top end of Good..

So for me, the modifications were not a plus and for 99% of vehicles do not add value.

 

[High on Ethanol]

So this depends. I got $22K on trade in.. (also well over $10K off sticker on the new vehicle.. this was a case where I had a friend at the dealer..).. which was KBB private party at the time in good condition.

I had tried private partying the vehicle locally for close to a year.. had a couple tire kickers... but nothing serious... and that was at KBB top end of Good..

So for me, the modifications were not a plus and for 99% of vehicles do not add value.

Sold mine for 22k with mods. Nowhere near the mods you had. Had a few tire kickers but mostly they couldn't get loans. Dealer offered a few different deals, and they were glad that I was an enthusiast.


I've sold all my modded vehicles in the past with mods for more or without for less. They always go with mods.

Maybe it's just the area you are in or market timing.

 

[StealBlueSho]

Sold mine for 22k with mods. Nowhere near the mods you had. Had a few tire kickers but mostly they couldn't get loans. Dealer offered a few different deals, and they were glad that I was an enthusiast.


I've sold all my modded vehicles in the past with mods for more or without for less. They always go with mods.

Maybe it's just the area you are in or market timing.

Perhaps I am just a poor negotiator LOL!

 

[High on Ethanol]

Perhaps I am just a poor negotiator LOL!

I'll share my strategy with you. I always take a large stack of cash, but it's just for show. I never give them cash down lol. It makes the salesman turn into sharks with blood in the water though.


Chum the waters matey!

 

[Zpak]

Always walk, they’ll call back with a better deal.
60% of the time it works every time.

 

[Nova]

Always walk, they’ll call back with a better deal.
60% of the time it works every time.

Exactly!

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[DadMobile]

Always walk, they’ll call back with a better deal.
60% of the time it works every time.

yessir! That’s the tactic I use.

On a side note, when I bought my ST I didn’t have a trade and got a great deal. The finance manager was saying that with all factory incentives from the manufacture’s more people are buying new rather than used. He went to say that they are essentially bogged down with a shitload of used cars they can’t sell.

 

[Thirstymate]

Was that car for sale in virginia just outside of DC? If so I may have tried to go look at it.
I think it was end of December beginning of January.

 

[gixxer007]

Wow I actually went it looked at this SHO at DCH Ford in NJ the day after they got it in. They texted me pictures of it the day they received it and my very first question based on the picture they sent was what mods are done to it. Their response was noting they were aware of. I knew it had something done by the suspension in the pic they sent me. The next day I drove down to DCH Ford and test drove it and all. That day they told me $22,000 plus tax and fees. I walked away not knowing all it had done exactly I guess.
It appears that same day they raised the price to I think $24,000 on it maybe due to items I pointed out that it had done exhausts etc.

Maybe I should have taken it that same day darn it lol. I miss my SHO and have been edging toward getting another one. I still come on this site and read and follow all the posts you guys put up.

 

[ridered74]

Wow I actually went it looked at this SHO at DCH Ford in NJ the day after they got it in. They texted me pictures of it the day they received it and my very first question based on the picture they sent was what mods are done to it. Their response was noting they were aware of. I knew it had something done by the suspension in the pic they sent me. The next day I drove down to DCH Ford and test drove it and all. That day they told me $22,000 plus tax and fees. I walked away not knowing all it had done exactly I guess.
It appears that same day they raised the price to I think $24,000 on it maybe due to items I pointed out that it had done exhausts etc.

Maybe I should have taken it that same day darn it lol. I miss my SHO and have been edging toward getting another one. I still come on this site and read and follow all the posts you guys put up.

Offer them 22500 out the door, the longer it sits there the less they'll take for it. If you were looking for one to mod this is by far the best bang for the buck because it already has top of the line everything. Well almost everything. It doesn't have massaging seats or I would have probably bought it already.

 

[Roman]

Wow I actually went it looked at this SHO at DCH Ford in NJ the day after they got it in. They texted me pictures of it the day they received it and my very first question based on the picture they sent was what mods are done to it. Their response was noting they were aware of. I knew it had something done by the suspension in the pic they sent me. The next day I drove down to DCH Ford and test drove it and all. That day they told me $22,000 plus tax and fees. I walked away not knowing all it had done exactly I guess.
It appears that same day they raised the price to I think $24,000 on it maybe due to items I pointed out that it had done exhausts etc.

Maybe I should have taken it that same day darn it lol. I miss my SHO and have been edging toward getting another one. I still come on this site and read and follow all the posts you guys put up.

Never point out to a dealer something they could charge more for

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[beeej55]

Quick Update to all I did end up purchasing this and have been driving it over a month and half now. ITs an absolute beast and I love it. Thanks everyone for all the info and the connection to @StealBlueSho he's been a great dude!

 

[DadMobile]

Quick Update to all I did end up purchasing this and have been driving it over a month and half now. ITs an absolute beast and I love it. Thanks everyone for all the info and the connection to @StealBlueSho he's been a great dude!

Sweet! Any plans to take it to the track and break some hearts?

 

[76FoMoCo]

Sweet! Any plans to take it to the track and break some parts?

fixed it for ya^^