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Gyver65, WTH are you trying to do?

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Gyver65, WTH are you trying to do?

 

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Gyver65, WTH are you trying to do?

 

[Upacurb]

Gyver65, WTH are you trying to do?

 

[AZ_Ryan]

@gyver65 if you want to reply to someone just hit the reply button and type under their text.

 

[mthx]

The biggest factor in the long-term value of the SC probably won’t be the extra horsepower alone. It will be production numbers.

If Ford builds only a few hundred, or perhaps a couple thousand worldwide, that rarity could make it much more collectible. On the other hand, if Ford produces several thousand every year, depreciation will likely look more like that of any other high-performance Mustang.

The SC also appears to offer substantial factory upgrades over the standard Dark Horse: 5.2L engine, improved MagneRide suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber wheels, a DCT, and other performance upgrades.

Buying comparable parts afterward [and still dont have the 5.2] would easily cost tens of thousands of dollars, and the result still wouldn’t be a factory-built special edition.

From a resale perspective, a factory Dark Horse SC and a regular Dark Horse fitted with an aftermarket supercharger are two very different things.

With the factory SC, the supercharger and supporting upgrades are part of the car’s original identity. Collectors will generally value that more because the package is factory-engineered, fully documented, and remains true to its original specification.

With a regular Dark Horse fitted with a Whipple, Roush, or another aftermarket supercharger, you will almost never recover the full cost of the modification. A $10,000-plus upgrade may add only a few thousand dollars to the resale value. In some cases, it may even reduce the number of interested buyers .

If the Dark Horse SC ends up being a genuinely limited-production model, I would expect it to hold its value better than both a standard Dark Horse and a standard Dark Horse with an aftermarket supercharger.

Personally, I traded my 2024 Raptor R for a 2026 Dark Horse with the Handling Package, and I haven’t looked back.

My plan is simple: long-tube headers, a few carefully selected upgrades, and around 550 hp while keeping the car naturally aspirated with manual trans.

Could I build a 800- or 900-hp monster? Absolutely. But unless i live near the Autobahn or spend every weekend at the drag strip, 550 hp is already more than enough to deliver a nice driving experience.

For me, it isn’t about chasing the biggest dyno number. It is about balance, reliability, handling, sound, and enjoying every mile.

The Dark Horse with Handling Package already does that exceptionally well.

And if you thought you were always stopping for gas with a Raptor you might as well get a loyalty card at the gas station with the SC


Sometimes, less really is more.

 

[AZ_Ryan]

The biggest factor in the long-term value of the SC probably won’t be the extra horsepower alone. It will be production numbers.

If Ford builds only a few hundred, or perhaps a couple thousand worldwide, that rarity could make it much more collectible. On the other hand, if Ford produces several thousand every year, depreciation will likely look more like that of any other high-performance Mustang.

The SC also appears to offer substantial factory upgrades over the standard Dark Horse: 5.2L engine, improved MagneRide suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber wheels, a DCT, and other performance upgrades.

Buying comparable parts afterward [and still dont have the 5.2] would easily cost tens of thousands of dollars, and the result still wouldn’t be a factory-built special edition.

From a resale perspective, a factory Dark Horse SC and a regular Dark Horse fitted with an aftermarket supercharger are two very different things.

With the factory SC, the supercharger and supporting upgrades are part of the car’s original identity. Collectors will generally value that more because the package is factory-engineered, fully documented, and remains true to its original specification.

With a regular Dark Horse fitted with a Whipple, Roush, or another aftermarket supercharger, you will almost never recover the full cost of the modification. A $10,000-plus upgrade may add only a few thousand dollars to the resale value. In some cases, it may even reduce the number of interested buyers .

If the Dark Horse SC ends up being a genuinely limited-production model, I would expect it to hold its value better than both a standard Dark Horse and a standard Dark Horse with an aftermarket supercharger.

Personally, I traded my 2024 Raptor R for a 2026 Dark Horse with the Handling Package, and I haven’t looked back.

My plan is simple: long-tube headers, a few carefully selected upgrades, and around 550 hp while keeping the car naturally aspirated with manual trans.

Could I build a 800- or 900-hp monster? Absolutely. But unless i live near the Autobahn or spend every weekend at the drag strip, 550 hp is already more than enough to deliver a nice driving experience.

For me, it isn’t about chasing the biggest dyno number. It is about balance, reliability, handling, sound, and enjoying every mile.

The Dark Horse with Handling Package already does that exceptionally well.

And if you thought you were always stopping for gas with a Raptor you might as well get a loyalty card at the gas station with the SC


Sometimes, less really is more.

Well said. This leads me back to my original question- what does the OP want out of his next car? Because he definitely seems conflicted.

 

[Q6543]

I went looking up older halo cars, 20-22 500s are still selling for roughly MSRP or higher, 13/14s are still selling for over MSRP.

depreciation is not a factor on halo cars.

 

[MidwayJ]

I'm trying to justify the DHSC purchase and not have exaggerated depreciation the day I drive it off the showroom. All of these cars will depreciate, no doubt. I think that a 2026 could be hit harder with depreciation because 1) it is a 2026 at the end of the model year, 2) future buyers would opt for either the FP800S or DH w/ supercharger.

Your concerns about DHSC depreciation are warranted because the car seems to be priced further above the 2020-22 GT500 than it ought to be. And to a lesser extent because it's a '26. However, I believe the depreciation risk is greater in the others. Dealer add ons will be worth very little on the used market. The Shelby name puts a floor on how low those will go, but their retail prices are more lofty for what you get than the DHSC. The Super Snake will likely hold its value better than the GT350 because it's more unique and it looks terrific. In the end I'd rather have the successor to the Ford built GT500.

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