Shelby GT500 in Canada
1/11/06, 03:16 PM
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My question was: Does anyone have any news on how many Shelby GTs will be coming to Canada, and at what price?
I have been told that they are only being sold through SVT stores; are sold out until 2008; and will be starting at $45,000.
Anyone have any other or different information?
I have been told that they are only being sold through SVT stores; are sold out until 2008; and will be starting at $45,000.
Anyone have any other or different information?
1/12/06, 10:58 AM
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I did some digging for you, a friend let me know this info;
The Shelby will be an SVT product and will therefore only be sold through SVT dealerships - however, Ford has not announced pricing or how many will be coming to Canada yet. Expect those types of details to be made available in May or June.
The Shelby will be an SVT product and will therefore only be sold through SVT dealerships - however, Ford has not announced pricing or how many will be coming to Canada yet. Expect those types of details to be made available in May or June.
1/14/06, 04:39 PM
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Originally posted by Galaxie@January 13, 2006, 10:22 AM
My salesman told me that an SVT dealer in mississauga supposedly has 20 deposits for them
My salesman told me that an SVT dealer in mississauga supposedly has 20 deposits for them
1/15/06, 07:08 AM
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I was told you need to leave a $2500.00 deposit with the dealer, to get your name on a Shelby list. Apparently many dealers have long lists.
I asked what happens to the interest on that money while customers are waiting for the car to be built/delivered, etc., but didn't get an answer.
I asked what happens to the interest on that money while customers are waiting for the car to be built/delivered, etc., but didn't get an answer.
1/17/06, 01:30 PM
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I heard though a neighbour, who is friends with the owner of a dealership around here, that he will be receiving 1, but is going to keep it on the show room floor for a year, and then keep the car for himself.
Since I can't verify this info, I am not going to post the dealer name.
Since I can't verify this info, I am not going to post the dealer name.
1/17/06, 01:39 PM
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humm what three bigger dealers there right ? I am seriously thinking about one , as luck would have it my dealer has an SVT Dealership .
I remember way back holding the Cougar cub at Percival Mercuryduring some event there. Hows the winter in the Prairies ?
I remember way back holding the Cougar cub at Percival Mercuryduring some event there. Hows the winter in the Prairies ?
1/18/06, 08:57 AM
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So it'll be at all dealers in the states but only SVT in canada?
A little unfair, and not to mention gives the SVT dealers here the upper hand.
I can see the same ammount of GT500s as the previous cobra #s in canada..only...the demand will be greater here first....
And I can see them sitting on lots after the first year or 2.
If they are only 45,000 CAN... I'd hop on one!
If I can remember the 03/04 Cobra's went for around that much...
I was expecting them to be in the 50k range...
A little unfair, and not to mention gives the SVT dealers here the upper hand.
I can see the same ammount of GT500s as the previous cobra #s in canada..only...the demand will be greater here first....
And I can see them sitting on lots after the first year or 2.
If they are only 45,000 CAN... I'd hop on one!
If I can remember the 03/04 Cobra's went for around that much...
I was expecting them to be in the 50k range...
1/18/06, 09:03 AM
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Pete,
I'm willing to bet that the base models will be north of $50K up here, unless they take into account how much closer the Canadian and American dollars are compared to 3 years ago. If that was the case, the GT500 would start around 42-43, considering that is how much a loaded GT convertible is (MSRP), I doubt that it would be so low.
I'm willing to bet that the base models will be north of $50K up here, unless they take into account how much closer the Canadian and American dollars are compared to 3 years ago. If that was the case, the GT500 would start around 42-43, considering that is how much a loaded GT convertible is (MSRP), I doubt that it would be so low.
1/18/06, 01:37 PM
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If I really really wanted one, I could see buying one down south, and importing her back up.
Given the car costs 40K USD
+ Tax ~43200
Canadian Value ~50 575 CAD
GST (8%, maybe lower soon) 54621
Duty and Importing costs ~3000
Total ~ $57621
Still cheaper than buying in Ontario at least
$50 000 times 15% tax=57 500 + all the other poo the government charges you.
Now that I think about it, maybe I'll just wait till I have a job to buy one.
Given the car costs 40K USD
+ Tax ~43200
Canadian Value ~50 575 CAD
GST (8%, maybe lower soon) 54621
Duty and Importing costs ~3000
Total ~ $57621
Still cheaper than buying in Ontario at least
$50 000 times 15% tax=57 500 + all the other poo the government charges you.
Now that I think about it, maybe I'll just wait till I have a job to buy one.
1/18/06, 08:57 PM
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Im prety sure it'll be a little ways north of the 50K range. For what you are getting, add in dealer mark up for the first year and its gonna be pricey. I have been to a dealer that has over 40 deposits as of November and they are going to do lottery style draw for the few they get. I also noticed husband and wife teams (ie two deposits from the same last name) They have them posted in the showroom.
1/19/06, 04:46 PM
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Originally posted by Galaxie@January 18, 2006, 9:28 PM
Colin,
you have to factor in the markups too
Colin,
you have to factor in the markups too
55 000 USD
+ Tax ~59 400
Canadian Value ~69 073 CAD
GST (7%, maybe lower soon) 73 908
Duty and Importing costs ~3000
Total ~ $73 908
soooooooooooooooo,
your screwed either way
1/21/06, 05:30 PM
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Originally posted by Galaxie@January 18, 2006, 7:28 PM
Colin,
you have to factor in the markups too
Colin,
you have to factor in the markups too
I actually asked an SVT dealer here in Vancouer what they would charge for the Shelby, and they were adamant it would be MSRP - but definitely not more.
1/21/06, 08:01 PM
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Originally posted by BC_Shelby@January 21, 2006, 7:33 PM
Markups above MSRP are absolutely illegal in Canada. At least that's what BOTH a dealer AND another close friend who sells cars have insisted to me repeatedly.
I actually asked an SVT dealer here in Vancouer what they would charge for the Shelby, and they were adamant it would be MSRP - but definitely not more.
Markups above MSRP are absolutely illegal in Canada. At least that's what BOTH a dealer AND another close friend who sells cars have insisted to me repeatedly.
I actually asked an SVT dealer here in Vancouer what they would charge for the Shelby, and they were adamant it would be MSRP - but definitely not more.