Is the DH worth it?

[Gogoggansgo]

This is 1000% where I am. With this new camshaft and potentially different block (from that other post), the scenario you mentioned above would be a helpful nod for cost justification. As it sits, it's a tough sell for people already in a gen 3, especially one with a tremec.

If you have a mach 1 or bullitt it’s really not worth the upgrade. The big issue with the dark horse is its long term potential vs value. My guess is it’ll end up like the boss 302s, and be significantly outdone by whatever next high trim model comes out. Probably something with a flat plane crank, because if ford doesn’t use a FPC with this new duel intake they’re stupider than i ever imagined. Unfortunately the dark horse will probably end up like the boss 302, or the 03-04 mach 1s. Where when the next gen car or next high performance model, is better in every way. And it results in them having a crappy resale, or them sitting on lots. The 03 mach 1 came out people where paying terminator money for them. But once the 2005 car was unveiled and had 300hp, i remember dealers having too significantly discount the 2004 models, because it became a moot point

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[f00man]

I just want GM to release another Camaro Z28 before they are gone. If not, I'll hunt down a C7 Z06 to add to the garage. So no, the DH is definitely not worth it for me (but I have high standards). I prefer N/A for a Camaro.

 

[Darkness24]

Wait for New Dark Horse $66,000 or 2020 GT 350 with 14,000 miles for 70,000?

 

[Stangerous]

He’s not a bad dude and he actually drives his stuff. But he’s like strang mode he really doesn’t know what the heck he’s talking about. Stang mode was dumb enough to take a 2020 GT500 and instead of working with someone like Ken a pale beach to advance his hp. He throws cams at it and other mods that the car didn’t need. Blows it up and cries

Like bro nobody is camming these GT500s you’re wasting your time and money stupid

Stankmode makes himself hard to like. You're 100% correct

 

[Ike99]

This kid is amusing. (27) THE PRICE WILL MAKE YOU CRY... 2024 Mustang Dark Horse vs Final Edition Camaro ZL1! - YouTube

He sure talks a lot. Buy what you like and can afford..then call.it a day. if you can't afford it, stay on the porch.

 

[NS90]

So I finally found a dealer with an allocation willing to do MSRP on a dark horse which is already previewing with the exact spec I’d order. The difference between my GT with discount and this DH build is about ~8K. Really struggling to rationalize if the gap is worth it and if I should jump on the opportunity. After scouring the 6G forum many swore by purchasing the Mach-1 over a fully loaded S550 GT premium with a similar gap and the DH seems more equipped over a S650 GT premium than the Mach-1 was over the S550 GT Premium.

Hoping to generate more discussion and gain better insight on the topic!

 

[krisk]

So I finally found a dealer with an allocation willing to do MSRP on a dark horse which is already previewing with the exact spec I’d order. The difference between my GT with discount and this DH build is about ~8K. Really struggling to rationalize if the gap is worth it and if I should jump on the opportunity. After scouring the 6G forum many swore by purchasing the Mach-1 over a fully loaded S550 GT premium with a similar gap and the DH seems more equipped over a S650 GT premium than the Mach-1 was over the S550 GT Premium.

Hoping to generate more discussion and gain better insight on the topic!

My opinion is for a manual transmission, I’d pay the premium for the Dark Horse to get the Tremec. For an automatic, I don’t see enough value for the additional cost. Not saying the Tremec is worth $8,000, just that it along with all the other upgrades would make it worth it to me. In the auto, all the other upgrades aren’t worth the premium for me.

 

[akfinfan]

Not mention that Manual Transmissions are going out….in a year or two, you may not see anymore brand new sports cars with manual transmissions.

 

[NS90]

My opinion is for a manual transmission, I’d pay the premium for the Dark Horse to get the Tremec. For an automatic, I don’t see enough value for the additional cost. Not saying the Tremec is worth $8,000, just that it along with all the other upgrades would make it worth it to me. In the auto, all the other upgrades aren’t worth the premium for me.

Not mention that Manual Transmissions are going out….in a year or two, you may not see anymore brand new sports cars with manual transmissions.

Thanks! I think ultimately what I've decided is that I'll get the GT now and wait about 4-5 years to get the next specialty vehicle whether that be the 350, 500 or something else. I don't believe the Dark Horse is totally worth the step up from my current order. If the Dark Horse ends up being the last of em paired with the tremec or something better in the manual slot then I'll rethink it.

 

[Ace]

Questioning if DH is faster than a GT350 R? Even the Mach 1 w Handling Package was faster on track...

 

[akfinfan]

Questioning if DH is faster than a GT350 R? Even the Mach 1 w Handling Package was faster on track...

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