Good deal on a 2014 ?

CobraG · Apr 28, 2020

I found two 2014 GT500's, both close enough to make a trip. Looking for opinions on which one is the better deal and why?
I have stuff I like about both of them, but I'd like to see what the people who have them or have had them think.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...de1=MUST&digitalRetail=true&clickType=listing

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raustin0017 · Apr 28, 2020

Easy pick...one with the lower mileage and try to talk to the previous owner about how the car was treated. 1st thing before you purchase...take it to a FORD Service dept and have them see if it has a stock tune. Will only take a few minutes and a few bucks to have it checked out.

PM-Performance · Apr 28, 2020

Don’t be fooled by low mileage.

Norton · Apr 28, 2020

Assuming it checks out otherwise, I agree with @raustin0017. IMO, lower miles, Recaros, and Electronics Package make Option 2 more attractive.

The biggest thing the other one has going for it is a Glass Roof. Gary Patterson's signature on the dash is a detractor.

1 Alibi 2 · Apr 29, 2020

Which dealership would let you talk to the previous owner...prior to the sale ??

GTMAN212 · Apr 29, 2020

1 Alibi 2 said:
Which dealership would let you talk to the previous owner...prior to the sale ??

If they post pics of the car on forums you can always find someone. I found the guy who had my car previously just by looking at the owners thread on here. If not then you may have very little chance cause the dealerships usually don't disclose previous owners information.

efurlong · Apr 29, 2020

Easy choice...if both have good histories. The "no stripe" one. Better equipment & lower miles.

2011 gtcs · Apr 29, 2020

I'm with everyone, I'd go with the 2nd one as long as the car is clean in person.

1 Alibi 2 · Apr 29, 2020

GTMAN212 said:
If they post pics of the car on forums you can always find someone. I found the guy who had my car previously just by looking at the owners thread on here. If not then you may have very little chance cause the dealerships usually don't disclose previous owners information.

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To make the sale, they could have the previous owner call the potential buyer..

tomshep · May 3, 2020

The red 14 with glass roof is pretty nice. The mileage isn't too high and it looks pretty stock. PP suspension, glass roof and subwoofer are the mods I see. Offer $40K and see if they bite.

The other one is not longer showing.

Tom

biminiLX · May 4, 2020

@CobraG are you still looking?
Need to find out what are must have options for you?
How do you plan to use it? Plan to mod?
The red Looks like a nice glass roof example, just wish it had Recaros.
Lots of knowledge here, good members willing to help.
-J

CobraG · May 6, 2020

biminiLX said:
@CobraG are you still looking?
Need to find out what are must have options for you?
How do you plan to use it? Plan to mod?
The red Looks like a nice glass roof example, just wish it had Recaros.
Lots of knowledge here, good members willing to help.
-J

I'm loosely in the market, I can't decide if I want to get rid of my 2013 5.0 or keep it. I own my 5.0 so it's hard to think about going back to monthly payments, higher insurance, etc.
I don't think I'd mod a GT500 if I got one, maybe exhaust if it was stock. Probably not much else, I think it'd be fast enough.
It would be a fun car, not a DD, but an occasional car I'd drive to work or take out.
Must have options would be the stereo with the screen/nav, I like the look better than the normal stereo. The seats don't have to be the Recaro's, that doesn't really matter to me but with the right car I'd take them.
I'm also not sure on the glass roof, it looks cool, but I haven't seen one in person so I don't know how much I'd like it.
Thanks for the reply and offer to help, I'll hit y'all up if I find one and see what you think. I'd like to find one closer to home (OKC) so I can take a look without driving all day just to find out I don't like something.

Jam421 · May 6, 2020

I was buying a used '08 and asked the owner if he'd allow a local Ford dealership to do a check. I offered him $100 + prepaid the dealership. Lucky for me running the zip there was a dealership within 20 minutes away & the seller agreed. At the end I had a really good conversation with the service manager...felt confident & bought the car. I thought it was very nice of the seller to go along with it but he wanted to sell + I compensated him a bit + bought the car.

biminiLX · May 7, 2020

CobraG said:
I'm loosely in the market, I can't decide if I want to get rid of my 2013 5.0 or keep it. I own my 5.0 so it's hard to think about going back to monthly payments, higher insurance, etc.
I don't think I'd mod a GT500 if I got one, maybe exhaust if it was stock. Probably not much else, I think it'd be fast enough.
It would be a fun car, not a DD, but an occasional car I'd drive to work or take out.
Must have options would be the stereo with the screen/nav, I like the look better than the normal stereo. The seats don't have to be the Recaro's, that doesn't really matter to me but with the right car I'd take them.
I'm also not sure on the glass roof, it looks cool, but I haven't seen one in person so I don't know how much I'd like it.
Thanks for the reply and offer to help, I'll hit y'all up if I find one and see what you think. I'd like to find one closer to home (OKC) so I can take a look without driving all day just to find out I don't like something.

If you haven’t driven a ‘13-14 GT500, do that first and see if you want to swap.
Your ‘13 GT can be made faster for the same money or less although it’s more than power/speed I’d assume.
I love my GT500.
-J

Good deal on a 2014 ?

CobraG

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raustin0017

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PM-Performance

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Norton

Long-time SVT Enthusiast

1 Alibi 2

Veteran,...retired Navy !

GTMAN212

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efurlong

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2011 gtcs

GT500 poster

1 Alibi 2

Veteran,...retired Navy !

tomshep

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biminiLX

never stock

CobraG

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Jam421

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biminiLX

never stock

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