[Mickey]

Originally Posted by 05mustang_kb_charged 18" wheels = lighter no body kit = lighter 200 mph guage = it will never go that fast EVER because of body kit performance tires =???, Tirerack Saleen = Overpriced GT

Wheels= slightly heavier but the looks more than compensate
Bodykit= better looking, more aerodynamic
200mph gauge= it gets close to that fast (over 175mph ) which is 100 times better than burrying the 145mph GT gauge
Performance tires= Dunlop SP Sport Maxx RunOnFlat ...high performance

To each his own!

[05mustang_TT_charged]

burying 145 mph speedometer = LOOKING FAST
only getting 7/8 of the mph on speedometer = NOT AS FAST LOOKING

how much for the 200 mph cluster/overlay? I want to know how fast mine can go

[Mickey]

Haha...I would recommend getting an aeroforce gauge so you can receive a GPS reading telling you your speed digitally!

[Mickey]

Oh, and I would say on a good day you could touch 185-195mph...thats a lot of power you're running

[forensicsteve]

Not worth it. Buy a GT and mod it

+1

[05bluestang]

Originally Posted by forensicsteve +1

+2

[06RedfireGT]

Originally Posted by Mickey@HardcoreMustangs You are correct...also mention the fact that your GT doesn't have a body kit, doesnt have 20" wheels with performance tires, doesnt have lowering springs offering a better stance, doesnt have performance shocks and struts, doesnt have a performance front sway bar, doesnt have an aftermarket exhaust, tune or UDPs, doesnt have custom interior with a 200mph gauge and it doesnt have the exclusivity of a limited production mustang...other than that, they are essentially the same!!

You are correct in this. However the base price of a 2008 Mustang GT premium is $29,480, the base price of a 2008 Saleen S281 3V is $48,214. That is a difference of $18,734. Lets break this down.

Kooks/Magnaflow exhaust - $1634.90
BMR Stage II handling kit - $2094.95
Whipple HO Supercharger - $5775.99
FRPP 3.73 gears - $199.00
MMR Street Mod 800 forged Shortblock - $2799.00
MMR Tremec TKO built transmission - $2099.00
American Racing/BFG 20" Wheels and tires - $2044.00

That comes to a total of $16646.84 leaving $2087.16 for installation.

All in all the Saleen is not worth it. I can live without the interior and body kit, when I can have a car that is much faster, and handles better for the same money.

[Mickey]

I paid $34K for my car....

[06RedfireGT]

I'm going off of MSRP.

[psycho bob]

you shouldn't ever pay msrp

[Mickey]

Originally Posted by psycho bob you shouldn't ever pay msrp

Exactly....rarely does someone pay msrp for a Saleen

[02StangGToWNEr]

Originally Posted by Mickey@HardcoreMustangs You are correct...also mention the fact that your GT doesn't have a body kit, doesnt have 20" wheels with performance tires, doesnt have lowering springs offering a better stance, doesnt have performance shocks and struts, doesnt have a performance front sway bar, doesnt have an aftermarket exhaust, tune or UDPs, doesnt have custom interior with a 200mph gauge and it doesnt have the exclusivity of a limited production mustang...other than that, they are essentially the same!!

Besides all of the handling & suspension stuff, that means what??? Your car looks sick, yes, but those stock Saleens don't impress me, unless were talking S7's, then hell yea.

[02StangGToWNEr]

Originally Posted by Mickey@HardcoreMustangs Oh I forgot to add the Short throw shifter and custom stiched seats

No matter what it has, in the end its still a mustang, just with different parts, that imo, arn't even that great, nor worth the extra price, because your just paying for the name anyway.

[02StangGToWNEr]

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT You are correct in this. However the base price of a 2008 Mustang GT premium is $29,480, the base price of a 2008 Saleen S281 3V is $48,214. That is a difference of $18,734. Lets break this down. Kooks/Magnaflow exhaust - $1634.90 BMR Stage II handling kit - $2094.95 Whipple HO Supercharger - $5775.99 FRPP 3.73 gears - $199.00 MMR Street Mod 800 forged Shortblock - $2799.00 MMR Tremec TKO built transmission - $2099.00 American Racing/BFG 20" Wheels and tires - $2044.00 That comes to a total of $16646.84 leaving $2087.16 for installation. All in all the Saleen is not worth it. I can live without the interior and body kit, when I can have a car that is much faster, and handles better for the same money.

+1

Amen to that brother.

[BLACJAC]

the saleens cost about the same as a shelby ,if u go dollar for dollar on the same ,but then check back in 5 yrs and u will see the shelby will maintain alot more resale value then the same priced saleen

[psycho bob]

if i could afford the shelby i'd take it anyday over the regular GT. that is the gt500 or the plain shelby gt. both will have better resale if you are decide to keep it. especially if you keep the original drivetrain rather than dumping it and turning it in for a core if you decide to get a shortblock. since i already have my gt and still owe money i won't even bother. i'll get a bike for a dd and get that 45 mpg or so.

[zack065]

Originally Posted by zack065 bullitt/gt/shelby gt + supercharged = better

i quoted myself.