The Stripper Model

[RonPorter]

I was just scoping out the stock of new SHO's at a local Ford dealer (Taylor Ford) and they had at least 2 400A models with just the 12S pack. One in Atlantis Green and one in Silver. I was surprised again to see another dealer stock multiple "stripper" models of the 2010 SHO.

That's $38,990 total BTW.

They also had a Demo model on sale already that appeared to be a 401A (had heated seats) and def had the 12S perf pack (had the 20" Eagle F1's). It has 2500 miles on it, Tuxedo Black with all black seats and they're only asking $35,134 for it.

IIRC, the 20s are std on the 12s, but are optional on any SHO.

That car with just the 12s is a good deal. I would just mainly want the 3.16 gear and some of the suspension pieces, but the 20" wheels/tires could be stored for the future.

 

[PonySHO]

They also had a Demo model on sale already that appeared to be a 401A (had heated seats) and def had the 12S perf pack (had the 20" Eagle F1's). It has 2500 miles on it, Tuxedo Black with all black seats and they're only asking $35,134 for it.

When did regular production start? Well, I guess 2500 isn't too much mileage in a couple months.

 

[typhoon5000]

IIRC, the 20s are std on the 12s, but are optional on any SHO.

That is correct, but non-12S SHO's with 20"ers get Michelins.

 

[ShoTide985]

Ahh...Good old Taylor Ford..

Where I got the car I'm currently driving now!

 

[PonySHO]

That is correct, but non-12S SHO's with 20"ers get Michelins.

That's why I got the 20" wheel option on mine, because they had the Michelins. Both the Goodyear RSAs and the F1s had bad reviews on wet pavement. The Primacys were highly praised all around. I was a bit taken back, Michelins in the past had a reputation for poor wet pavement traction.

 

[SoonerLS]

I was a bit taken back, Michelins in the past had a reputation for poor wet pavement traction.

It all depends on which Michelins are being reviewed--the Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires I have on my LS are highly-rated in wet traction (at least in the Ultra High Performance category), as were their predecessors (Pilot Sport A/S).

 

[zak]

The new price of today's SHO, adjusted for inflation, is what the '89 SHO cost in '89. At the time, my stripper model listed for about $20,200. New SHOs have never been cheap cars. Even my new '99 was $29,600 in '99.

Euro models that are comparable are $10-30K more, comparably equipped.

I beg to differ. My 95 MTX SHO, a stripper model (no power passenger seat, no stupid sunroof, etc.) cost a little over 18 K actual price when I bought it new in mid 1995.

Adjusting that for inflation puts the new SHO in a much different light.

The car needs to lose 600 lbs for it to be remotely of interest to me (33 lb, 20" wheels are absolutely ridiculous). Don't see that weight loss happening unless they lose one turbo and put the drivetrain into the Fusion. Oh and add a stick so I can pulse glide the thing around town - doing so in my 100 K mile MTX gets me 22 mpg in short (< 10 mile) hops. Don't think I would ever see that in the magic Ecoboost 4400 lb monster.

Have heard talk of a Police Taurus using the SHO drivetrain, maybe that will be closer (price and option wise).

 

[RonPorter]

I beg to differ. My 95 MTX SHO, a stripper model (no power passenger seat, no stupid sunroof, etc.) cost a little over 18 K actual price when I bought it new in mid 1995.

Adjusting that for inflation puts the new SHO in a much different light.

The car needs to lose 600 lbs for it to be remotely of interest to me (33 lb, 20" wheels are absolutely ridiculous). Don't see that weight loss happening unless they lose one turbo and put the drivetrain into the Fusion. Oh and add a stick so I can pulse glide the thing around town - doing so in my 100 K mile MTX gets me 22 mpg in short (< 10 mile) hops. Don't think I would ever see that in the magic Ecoboost 4400 lb monster.

Have heard talk of a Police Taurus using the SHO drivetrain, maybe that will be closer (price and option wise).

Well, what you paid versus sticker varies all over the place. The only valid comparison is sticker vs sticker. Dealers were cleaning out stock in mid-'95 with the last SHOs that came down the line. I was tempted, but without having a black available, I sunk the $$$ into my '89 instead.

The car won't get lighter, nor will a manual be offered, so it becomes a nmoot point. 4,000+ #s is the going rate for cars in this class.

You don't have to get the 20" wheels unless you order the 12s. I don't think the wheels are that heavy. IIRC, Kirk's wheel/tire combo was 56 #s (it's in one of these threads), and at least 30 #s (probably more) of that is the tire.

 

[sperold]

I think these cars have struck a chord with the buying public, with their good looks and advanced features and massive power. In a year or so, we will see the sales results. It makes perfect sense to me that the dealers are going for the stripper option in their inventory. You can sell a $40,000.00 car faster that a $50,000.00 car, especially when they look identical. And lets face it, this stripper is not all that stripped. And despite the rosy talk about the economy today, none of us knows how long it will take "them" to ship our job off to China, Mexico or wherever. Irrespective, you get a lot for your money with this car. But it is still a lot of money. And I must congratulate the US if all of your costs mirror the reported inflation rate. I am in Canada, and that is not the case here. That is why when we go car shopping, we are looking at costs, maybe more than you guys. But, I am reading there is no appetite for a lower cost option package on this car in America... that the car is currently price right on the money, and sales will be brisk.

 

[risoworker]

when we were looking for the SHO everyone of them on the lot was loaded with nav
and heated seats. I asked for a base SHO and was told i'd have to order it that way
none in stock. I kind of like the blind spot indicator and the backup camera.

don't get me wrong lots of frills that will wear off quickly.

 

[sperold]

To put the tax thing in perspective, a 24 (not 30) pack of Coor's Light cans is $40.95 in Ontario, Canada. How are we doing? Looking for a deal is a full time occupation up here.

 

[RonPorter]

To put the tax thing in perspective, a 24 (not 30) pack of Coor's Light cans is $40.95 in Ontario, Canada. How are we doing? Looking for a deal is a full time occupation up here.

Not intending on starting THAT debate here, but I'll give the same answer that I give my Canadian relatives in Ontario....yeah, but how's that "free" health care????

Besides all the taxes you have, I can't pretend to understand all that goes into making about everything you buy up there so expensive.

 

[sperold]

Neither can we understand it! My new car will be a Mustang Convertible......because they are $10,000.00 less expensive and just as much fun to drive. But I would have liked a shot at this new SHO (to go along with the 3 that I already have).

 

[RonPorter]

Neither can we understand it! My new car will be a Mustang Convertible......because they are $10,000.00 less expensive and just as much fun to drive. But I would have liked a shot at this new SHO (to go along with the 3 that I already have).

Yeah, just a different kind of car. A good friend of mine took his buyout from Ford in 2007, and bought his '06 Mustang GT convertible conpany lease car. His wife has an Explorer, so they have a "big" vehicle, as well as one to tow his boat.

He is considering a new SHO as a replacement, though.

 

[sperold]

I am holding off as long as I can, hoping for a miracle. I never liked Mustangs, I always went for the big, full frame cars when Mustangs were the rave. I eventually bought a 96 convertible and it was the most trouble free car I ever owned. Just the opposite of the old SHO's.

 

[typhoon5000]

Neither can we understand it! My new car will be a Mustang Convertible......because they are $10,000.00 less expensive and just as much fun to drive. But I would have liked a shot at this new SHO (to go along with the 3 that I already have).

I guess you're talking about the V6 convertible then because the GT conv starts @ $35k here in the US.

 

[sperold]

That is right, remember I am in Canada and we don't have high expectations. The V6 convertible msrp is $30,199.00. The V8 is $41,699.00. The V6 has virtually the same HP as the Gen 1 & 2 SHO's and it is not lugging around a big 4-door sedan, so the performance will be acceptable. If the rear axle ratio were changed to a 3.7 (like in the SHO), I bet it would be down-right lively. But we are not doing that! I have not seriously priced the new SHO, but I guarantee it won't be anywhere near $40,000.00

 

[stephen newberg]

There are firms that specialize in purchasing on order large items like cars and such in the States, doing the paperwork for you to get them here, and delivering them. They would be able to save you many thousands of dollars on a purchase like a new SHO over any price you could get from a Ford dealership up here in Canada, so you might want to look into that way of finding one.

pax, smn

 

[sperold]

You are right, maybe that is the miracle I have been looking for. I know they try different rules to keep us from doing it ourselves, like no service or warranty if imported, has to be over 2 years old to obtain entry, American dealerships refusing to sell to non residents, we have seen them all.
Since the Zip code shows up in the price calculation, I will try my nearby large city to price the SHO.
Irrespective, the SHO is a far more advanced, and luxurious, and desirable. And worth the premium. Just like in every family of products being offered, if you pay a 30% premium, you get a better product.

 

[typhoon5000]

Well if you do decide on the Mustang conv, I would definitely wait for the 2011MY Mustang .