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Bought 1000hp
This is always the built vs new debate and it entirely depends on what you value. There's almost always another car out there where you could build it cheaper than buying a new one (I could buy a Chevy SS and get to 1000 hp for under the $50k difference). Your friend could easily have a Hellcat Charger with that power and spent way less than $20k to get there. Your buddy also doesn't have a vehicle that's covered by warranty. If that power breaks something it's going to quickly eat up that difference and more. There's value in a warranty and that value can vary from person to person depending on how much risk they want to take. There is some value to people in being able to buy a 9 second car and have a warranty that comes with it. Not saying that would be my choice, but I recognize there's value.
That’s me, my mod days are over. I want all stock, which is why my mouth waters at this machine.
For some reason this comment came back to me, I really don't think someone who can afford this car cares about a warranty, and I don't think your going to see this car in the commuter parking lot. Most of the people who buy these are going to be collectors or for re-sale's. Unless I am wrong they will go quick, you will see one or two on the road an handful at the track but most of them will be in someones garage who has way more money then most of us.
It is unique and the discounts make it a deal that is hard to beat. But if I had to pay MSRP there are cars in the 48k price range that might give the SHO a run for it's money. But for the price I paid there is no other car that comes close, performance or luxury to the SHO. Mind you, I really like the SHO but everyone in my office thinks I drive a Taurus
I have a buddy who's getting one for the exact reason of wanting a fast car and still having a warranty. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's the only way for things to exist.
I'm with you here. If I had to pay $45k for my SHO then I wouldn't have it. However, I bought a 5 year old vehicle for $15k and I felt it was a great deal for what I was getting. The fact that everyone thinks it's a Taurus part of what makes their value drop. The demand for them is limited to a select few niche people and those who are buying it new[ish] as a semi-luxury vehicle. Once the car is 8-10 years old (or more) the only people that would spend more money are the niche people. For 99% of the population, it's a Taurus.It is unique and the discounts make it a deal that is hard to beat. But if I had to pay MSRP there are cars in the 48k price range that might give the SHO a run for it's money. But for the price I paid there is no other car that comes close, performance or luxury to the SHO. Mind you, I really like the SHO but everyone in my office thinks I drive a Taurus
LOL Jeff I hate to brake it too you, but you do drive a Taurus, all the better when they get smoked by a Taurus, LOL But I am a Ford guy so I am not at all objective.I really like the SHO but everyone in my office thinks I drive a Taurus
LOL There is always an exception to every rule, I stand by my statement, given the price of the car and the limited production run its just not in the price range of most people who want a play toy. Your points are not lost on me an I would think the reliability of any 9 second car even a factory one would be somewhat limited. I would be surprised if the warranty is not limited an very specific with a more then a few restrictions. LOL But who knows, all I know for sure is I wont be purchasing one anytime soon.
- I never even thought of a Ferrari having a warranty, you could probably buy a used SHO for what it cost to service one. Doing a drag strip launch with a 9 second car on a regular bases is a pretty destructive thing, so I still think it will be a pretty limited warranty.
