Insanity? Dealership Asking Up To $170,000 For A New Shelby GT500

Absurd vehicles markups are nothing new. We've seen it recently with the Toyota Supra, and before that, with the Dodge Challenger Demon. Now, we're seeing it with the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. As the 760-horsepower (567-kilowatt) super coupe rolls out of the factory and onto the streets, some Ford dealerships are asking absurd prices.

Ford Authority found a dealership in Sterling, Virginia that wants $145,890 for the Shelby Mustang. Remember, the GT500 starts at just $70,300. The nicely loaded example, with options like the carbon fiber track package, the technology package, the $10,000 painted stripes, and a few more, gets a $40,000 markup after checking off options. But it gets worse.

MDarringer - 12/19/2019 8:44:23 AM

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That's a great way to piss off Ford and have them reduce your allotment.

Yonder7 - 12/19/2019 9:19:04 AM

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With that money I can buy a Corvette and a Porsche... Only stupid people will pay that insane amount of money for a Ford Mustang.

USNA1999 - 12/19/2019 9:38:46 AM

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Same thing happened with the GT 350 and now Ford is giving you up to $10,000 off to take them off the lots (which is a Hell of a Deal).

MDarringer - 12/19/2019 4:51:00 PM

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They are clearing out the GT350 because it's not supposed to co-exist with the GT500.

countguy - 12/19/2019 4:11:40 PM

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No vehicle is worth a markup. Wait a little while and they will sale for sticker or below.

MDarringer - 12/19/2019 4:49:45 PM

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Or find the dealer that sells at list as their default on such cars because that increases allotment.

Section_31_JTK - 12/19/2019 4:28:42 PM

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LOL...there are better ways to piss your money away.

skytop - 12/19/2019 8:17:50 PM

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But not to worry. The dealer will provide you with a 12 year EZ payment plan at no more than 9% interest.