Finally decided to take the plunge on a new SS650, but I can't find a base model/manual in our state--when will it be too late to order?

[MMM981]

An update to my earlier post--found a local dealer to do buy the out of state car and it should be here next week.
Base GT, manual--301 package and the 19" silver rims. We're pretty pumped at finally getting the car we want.
BTW, for a comparison, we drove a base ecoboost and I have to say, for the $ you get a nice car.
The car had great power relative to out '16' EB and with the 10 spd auto it was surprisingly quick.
Had they offered the car with a manual/perf. suspension we might have gone with it.

On the downside, the auto setup was way less involving and the exhaust--while a little better than our car--was still muted.

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[Magic88]

Congrats! Send a couple pics once you've picked it up

 

[Cucurú]

An update to my earlier post--found a local dealer to do buy the out of state car and it should be here next week.
Base GT, manual--301 package and the 19" silver rims. We're pretty pumped at finally getting the car we want.
BTW, for a comparison, we drove a base ecoboost and I have to say, for the $ you get a nice car.
The car had great power relative to out '16' EB and with the 10 spd auto it was surprisingly quick.
Had they offered the car with a manual/perf. suspension we might have gone with it.

On the downside, the auto setup was way less involving and the exhaust--while a little better than our car--was still muted.

Sounds good. You're getting a step up above the 300A. Can't remember what the difference was. Maybe try the Steeds short throw Tri-Ax shifter. Helps shifting greatly. They even offer aluminum shifter balls in four colors. Not a very expensive worthwhile edition. I put one on mine. I also put the Tremec model on our two Dark Horses.

 

[Phils15GT]

What's the cheapest you found a base? Looks like 42500 after processing fee is what I have found for base GT, auto. Plus tax.

 

[TcarterGT2024]

I think mine was $45800 out the door. Active exhaust, paint and 301A.

 

[Will2]

What's the cheapest you found a base? Looks like 42500 after processing fee is what I have found for base GT, auto. Plus tax.

For 2025's that sounds about right. 2024 base GTs were under 40K in May-June 2024.

Lowest prices tend to be mid-Atlantic volume dealers: Ourisman, Koons, Sheehy in the MD/VA area. Some of those franchises have multiple locations in that area. They'll advertise like 6-7K under MSRP (+1K processing fee, so ultimately 5-6K under MSRP before tax).

Whether to buy now is kind of a gamble on whether you think prices will rise later this year due to tariffs, or drop due to economic decline and decreased demand. Usually year-end brings better deals especially for sportscars, but who knows what things will be like in a few months.

If you're satisfied with a decent deal, now is a good time to buy. If you're an extreme optimizer seeking the best deal, may want to wait. Also, if you really value a custom spec, now is a good time to buy to lock in that employee discount on a custom order. I think usually custom orders will not see such significant discounts.

 

[MMM981]

$44-45K was the least expensive base GT from the Ford site.
Our car should be ready on Friday for delivery.

Questions:
1) I've got a set of snows from our EB, mounted on the 550 base wheels (18x8). I'm thinking this should fit just fine--right?

2) 87 octane gas is ok in this motor?--I find that a little hard to believe, that's what been led to believe.

3) Braking system--is this setup the same as the 550 or have the rotor sizes gone up--they look huge.

thanks

 

[MarkS650GT10]

would recommend 91 octane for the GT 5.0.
Wheels will fit fine.

 

[Sofa King]

$44-45K was the least expensive base GT from the Ford site.
Our car should be ready on Friday for delivery.

Questions:
1) I've got a set of snows from our EB, mounted on the 550 base wheels (18x8). I'm thinking this should fit just fine--right?

2) 87 octane gas is ok in this motor?--I find that a little hard to believe, that's what been led to believe.

3) Braking system--is this setup the same as the 550 or have the rotor sizes gone up--they look huge.

thanks

1) wheels will fit... unless you have the optional brembos.

2) 87 is fine... better performance with 91 or more

3)if they are huge, 18" wheels may not fit.

 

[MMM981]

After a lot of cleaning--no wash from the dealer after the 400 mile road trip---it finally looks great:

The engine delivers easy power, clutch and gear box are both light and easy to use, comfortable seats, the stock exhaust sounds amazing and QC on the paint and assembly look very good.

 

[Frogdog1]

If you're worried about a new model year coming out, negotiate a better price. You do know how to negotiate don't you? I didn't pay anywhere near MSRP, then while my car was in transit, Ford came out with the employee discount, and I got that. When you want a car, get one. Life is too short to worry about things like that.

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