Would YOU make the TRADE???

[dmaxstang]

Here is what i am thinking. My 2005 Black GT which i love almost as much as my first born child, traded in for a Saleen. What do you think? Should i make the trade or not????
Trade This.........

For One of THESE.......
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What should i do?????????

 

[MsTnG_bXr]

Is it just the body work, or does it have all the bells and whistles of a Saleen?
Also, how much cash with the trade-in do you have to add?

 

[06BLR85]

Im getting a black GT sometime next week and i cant imagine parting with it. i say save the money for mods on your GT.

What every you decide good luck.

 

[Saleen-wana-be]

get the saleen...i wish i had got a used Saleen insted of a new GT and trying to make it a saleen...i found a real 05 Saleen, black like my car, and if i add just the cost of parts i've spent on getting the Saleen kit and rims to the cost of my 06 GT I could have got the real saleen...and i didnt even factor in labor on installing the saleen stuff. Also the real saleen will hold its value better then my Faleen...go for it.

 

[dmaxstang]

Is it just the body work, or does it have all the bells and whistles of a Saleen?
Also, how much cash with the trade-in do you have to add?

fully loaded not a lookalike

 

[MsTnG_bXr]

If you can afford it, go for it.

 

[REDFIRE 05 GT]

I concur, if you can afford it, get it those are the sweetest looking stangs out there. Pictures dont do them any justice, up close and in person those cars rock!

Is it a superchrged one?

 

[bigcat]

the only thing i dislike about the saleen is the rear. i dont like the cover over the taillamps. if you can swing the payments, make the switch!

 

[ShowYa06]

I agree, love the rear end of them personally, like a vette wearing a blue oval

 

[I101]

I guess I'll be the dissenting opinion on this one: I say keep the GT you have. I prefer the styling of the GT over the Saleen, and the price of the Saleen just seems too steep: according to the Saleen site, the 3V has an MSRP of 42K, and the supercharged versions start at over 50K.

 

[allcarfan]

interesting prices on saleens posted here. the NON charged saleens are more than double what I paid for my GT. The supercharged ones are right near $58k around here.

 

[argabright52]

I say trade and make me a good deal on your current rims.

 

[65up2d8]

I guess I'll be the dissenting opinion on this one: I say keep the GT you have. I prefer the styling of the GT over the Saleen, and the price of the Saleen just seems too steep: according to the Saleen site, the 3V has an MSRP of 42K, and the supercharged versions start at over 50K.

I usually frequent the Classic forums, so I'll be glad to take an unpopular stance. I have loved the looks of Saleen's in the past when the factory, IMHO, cranked out unimaginative, generic looking cars. Saleen really found some character in those cars, and for that, I give Saleen all the props he deserves on those cars. However, IMO, the 2005+ cars look so sweet from the factory that I would only do subtle mods. Again, its just my opinion, which you asked for, but I think the new Saleen Mustang = rice. I would much rather subtlely mod a GT, especially when you consider the cost factor and having something even more unique than a Saleen if you are deliberate and thoughtful about your mods.

 

[shooterm1]

IMO, the 2005+ cars look so sweet from the factory that I would only do subtle mods. Again, its just my opinion, which you asked for, but I think the new Saleen Mustang = rice. I would much rather subtlely mod a GT, especially when you consider the cost factor and having something even more unique than a Saleen if you are deliberate and thoughtful about your mods.

One other point to add here.....

when you go and make mods to a low number production car like the Saleen you're destroying the car's future collectibility.

On the other hand, making mods to a GT is almost expected!

 

[Saleen-wana-be]

wow i have never ever heard any one call a SALEEN rice! Thats just wrong but you intitled to your opinion.

 

[Tmack]

Speaking from personal experience, get the Saleen. You will not be disappointed. It feels like a completely different car than the GT. I also own a 2006 C6 Corvette, which is awesome, but even it does not compare to the Saleen in my opinion.

 

[cowtown]

If it makes fiscal sense go for the saleen, it's a unique car for sure.

 

[brodude2002]

Saleen most def

 

[white-04]

I love the Saleens, personally not a fan of the black, but maybe it looks better in person. You have a nice Mustang, make sure you get a good deal out of it if you go for it.