What option packages do you think will help hold the value of our '05's and '06's?

I have a build date for my Black '06 GT vert. I ordered IUP,ICAP, 5-speed manual, side air bags, anti-theft, Shaker 500 (didn't want to sacrifice more trunk space in the vert.)

How do you think this one will hold up in the value category?

I don;t think there is going to be much difference in value down the line as long as you order the premium package and a decent color. Adding a lot of "mods" do not help resale to a dealer. You may be able to get some of the money back selling to a private party.
Like any other vehicle, at trade in time, condition and miles are two of the main items we look at. Whether it has ICAP or side air bags do not make much resale difference.

Thanks Ed - I'm not a big modifier myself, so no issues there. I had read in another thread how some of the 40th anniversary GT's in certain color combos were desireable and commanded a better price now. Have you seen the '04's also enjoy a "bump" from the popularity of the new Mustangs?

04 prices have gone up a little, mostly due to the supply/demand theory of 05's

What would you consider a 'Decent Color' resale wise?

I am planning to get an 06 GT in Legend Lime, and I believe that this is one of the less popular colors, although in my mind one of the most retro and keeping with the Mustang's genre.

I am planning to keep this car for a long time (>5yrs) so early resale is not an issue.

Thanks,

Stan

From a dealer point of view, you can never go wrong with red or black. The trendy colors seem to fade in and out. Yellow has been a good color and not a lot of them built. The Lime is a good color but too new to detect a trend. I know that years ago green in any shade was the kiss of death and worht a lot less than other colors.