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[S650 GT]

So the DH is a 60k car.

So how much money do you need more to pay to have it on plates in the US?

I've heard a 60k car in the US is not the final price.

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[Shelbeast]

A C8 outperforms an RS5, M3, Supra, CT4 BW, etc. if your only basis for comparison is performance does it invalidate all of those other more expensive options?

What about purpose? Usability? Wanting a FE/RWD, high revving NA V8 with a manual?

Benchrscing makes sense when you’re comparing two like cars. I’m this case, you’re comparing a purpose built 2-seat sports car to a 2+2 pony

I have not seen a C8 with decent trim/options under 100K in 2 years. @ 490HP.

 

[Shelbeast]

Calm down everyone. The auto market will correct this year and there will be discounts. Aside from ADM and price fixing.

 

[seanuf99]

So the DH is a 60k car.

So how much money do you need more to pay to have it on plates in the US?

I've heard a 60k car in the US is not the final price.

Varies by state and county.
Around me dealers charge 299 to 499 for 'administrative fees". These you can, in normal times refuse to pay. Other than that its just state and local taxes which I would guess max out just under 10% nationwide.

 

[Skye]

So how much money do you need more to pay to have it on plates in the US?

It will vary by location. The final price can often be steeper than anticipated.

Base Price (MSRP. But with dealer, economy and negotiations, this can vary, +/- .)
Options
Gas Guzzler Tax (listed under "Options")
Destination/Delivery
Administrative Fees (varies by dealer)
Sales Tax (varies by location)
Registration Fees (Plates. Varies by location)
-----------------
Final Price
Insurance
-----------------
Final, Total, Price

It adds up, eh? Base pricing on any vehicle can be welcoming, but when you add every last bit, it can get steep, even on a car with little options. And then there's all the other stuff (rims, tires, tint, PPF, etc.)

I used a spreadsheet as part of the budgeting process, inputting costs of everything having to do with the car for the first five years of ownership. Then, I added 10% to that, as a buffer. Some things have been more expensive. Some less. Overall, the budget held and I'm grateful for everything.

 

[Nitrousfedlx]

Well I went from reading about DH pricing to reading an episode of teen moms!

 

[MustangMac67]

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/02/2...color-shifting-blue-paint-titanium-gear-knob/

Just saw this on carscoops. It highlights the difference between the appearance package and the normal car

 

[Bikeman315]

All this arguing makes me wonder if Ford had decided to put the Voodoo in there, how much more of an attractive car would it have made for.

Right now I just want to know what the car drives like. I'd implore someone who has been in one to let us in on that information, but I myself said they're probably under NDA on that, so I'm not expecting anything in that regard.

Based on production schedules you will not see test drives for another few months. That said, I’m not sure what you’re expecting but I’m sure it’s going to drive pretty much like an improved Mach 1. The DH is evolutionarily not revolutionary.

By the way, the Voodoo is one and done. if you want one get a GT350.

 

[zstanny]

Kudos to Ford for starting it under 60K. Still though, for the value, it's not there. At all. Not with where the used market has been going. The value case will only get worse as the used market drops a little more, and the mid year, or second year price increases hit.

That being said, it's still a strong competitor for a NEW car in its category. Very small market segment now that charger/challenger are gone and camaros probably will be too.

 

[seanuf99]

It will vary by location. The final price can often be steeper than anticipated.

Base Price (MSRP. But with dealer, economy and negotiations, this can vary, +/- .)
Options
Gas Guzzler Tax (listed under "Options")
Destination/Delivery
Administrative Fees (varies by dealer)
Sales Tax (varies by location)
Registration Fees (Plates. Varies by location)
-----------------
Final Price
Insurance
-----------------
Final, Total, Price

It adds up, eh? Base pricing on any vehicle can be welcoming, but when you add every last bit, it can get steep, even on a car with little options. And then there's all the other stuff (rims, tires, tint, PPF, etc.)

I used a spreadsheet as part of the budgeting process, inputting costs of everything having to do with the car for the first five years of ownership. Then, I added 10% to that, as a buffer. Some things have been more expensive. Some less. Overall, the budget held and I'm grateful for everything.

And in Missouri you have to pay personal property tax every year and its based on KBB. So in freak times like recently when used car values go up so does your tax bill.

 

[shogun32]

all of the standard active safety features available on the other trims come with the DH (LCA, BLIS, LCA, AEB, etc) which are not available on the 1SS, only the 2SS

Oddly enough for 100 years people managed to drive without all that garbage electronics. Though to be honest, BLISS would have sure been nice in the Camaro. In the Mustang it's gratuitous pointlessness since a headcheck is sufficient.

 

[young at heart]

OK, here’s the craziest idea in 10 pages:

You like the car and think the price is OK, buy it.

You don’t like the car or think the price is too high, don’t buy it.

Wasn‘t that easy?

 

[MustangMac67]

OK, here’s the craziest idea in 10 pages:

You like the car and think the price is OK, buy it.

You don’t like the car or think the price is too high, don’t buy it.

Wasn‘t that easy?

How did you come up with that? You are a genus!

 

[OppoLock]

Oddly enough for 100 years people managed to drive without all that garbage electronics. Though to be honest, BLISS would have sure been nice in the Camaro. In the Mustang it's gratuitous pointlessness since a headcheck is sufficient.

LCA and ACC are god sends if you commute long distances

Rear cross traffic alerts are also a god send in parking lots

 

[OppoLock]

OK, here’s the craziest idea in 10 pages:

You like the car and think the price is OK, buy it.

You don’t like the car or think the price is too high, don’t buy it.

Wasn‘t that easy?

Thought you were the guy in your signature at first when I scrolled up and thought this statement was way too logical for that guy to make

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