Meet the $90,000 Mustang [Archive] - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Doomsday101

09-25-2009, 02:50 PM

A typical Ford Mustang GT costs about $30,000. Now a custom carmaker is transforming 45 of those regular Mustangs into $90,000 hand-built Iacocca Edition Mustangs.
Galpin Motors, the Los Angeles dealership selling these cars, is well known for custom cars. This model aims to commemorate the role legendary auto executive Lee Iacocca played in creating the original Mustang in 1964.

For three times the cost of a regular V8 Mustang, the Iacocca Mustang is equipped with a 4.6-liter 300-horsepower engine, just like a stock 2009 Mustang GT, but with Ford's Racing Handling suspension package. Performance options include a Ford Racing brake upgrade, a Cold Air Kit that boosts horsepower to 320 and a supercharger that boosts horsepower to 400.

"The majority have sold with the supercharger and brake upgrades," said Terry Miller Galpin general sales manager.

With those options, the price rises to $105,000.

But this car really isn't about raw performance. In this case, the price has much more to do with exclusivity and style than just smoking the tires. Only 45 of the cars will be made and it takes a long time to make them.

Not everyone is convinced these cars are worth the money but, then again, fewer than four dozen people will need convincing.

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/autos/0909/gallery.iacocca_mustang/index.html

CowboyWay

09-25-2009, 02:52 PM

75 grand for 100 more HP, and a racing suspension?

Anyone who buys one is an idiot.

Sam I Am

09-25-2009, 02:55 PM

No thanks. I'll pass.

:D

Idea...

Just put this symbol on it and you can sell millions of them at almost any price! :laugh2:

http://simplyzesty.com/wp-content/uploads//2009/08/apple-logo.jpg

Doomsday101

09-25-2009, 03:17 PM

75 grand for 100 more HP, and a racing suspension?

Anyone who buys one is an idiot.

Anyone who buys it has cash to throw away.

The big selling point is there are only 45 to be made

Sam I Am

09-25-2009, 03:23 PM

Anyone who buys it has cash to throw away.

The big selling point is there are only 45 to be made

I'm going to make 44 of something and I will give you a discount at $74k. ;)

Doomsday101

09-25-2009, 03:27 PM

I'm going to make 44 of something and I will give you a discount at $74k. ;)

That's the ideal. Now you have to find 44 people that have money to throw away. Sorry No Sale For You!!!! :laugh2:

CowboyWay

09-25-2009, 03:41 PM

Anyone who buys it has cash to throw away.

The big selling point is there are only 45 to be made

I agree with the first part, but the second still doesn't make sense. I could buy the same stock mustang, put a series of parts on it that only I choose, and there would probably still only be a handful of them just like mine in the world.

I'd have 600 horsepower and still pocket 50 grand.

Just because its rare, doesn't mean its valuable.

Doomsday101

09-25-2009, 03:56 PM

I agree with the first part, but the second still doesn't make sense. I could buy the same stock mustang, put a series of parts on it that only I choose, and there would probably still only be a handful of them just like mine in the world.

I'd have 600 horsepower and still pocket 50 grand.

Just because its rare, doesn't mean its valuable.

Not exactly true if you ever watch the car auction of classic car models that were produces in limited quantity cost. It is not about the horse power hell for that type of cash there are other options out there and while you can add part to make yours special but these car will have special markings and registered to show that the car the person bought is one of 45. The buyers are not avg wage earners by any means. I would add the buyer of these cars likely will never have them on the streets to begin with. Yes Rare makes it valuable not saying I would buy it then again I don’t have that type of cash

silverbear

09-25-2009, 03:59 PM

Doomsday101

09-25-2009, 04:05 PM

masomenos

09-25-2009, 04:10 PM

With all the options it's $105,000?

You can get a 2002 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 with 2,300 miles for $106,000.

Doomsday101

09-25-2009, 04:14 PM

With all the options it's $105,000?

You can get a 2002 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 with 2,300 miles for $106,000.

No I can't I can hardly afford the Chevy Monte Carlo that I have and it is paid for. :laugh2:

masomenos

09-25-2009, 04:20 PM

No I can't I can hardly afford the Chevy Monte Carlo that I have and it is paid for. :laugh2:

Just have a garage sale.

Doomsday101

09-25-2009, 04:27 PM

Just have a garage sale.

My garage is not worth $106,000. :laugh2:

Timbo2st

09-25-2009, 05:03 PM

Mustangs are awesome. Definitely, my favorite car. One day, I hope to have, either, an Audi or Mustang GT.

CowboyWay

09-25-2009, 09:54 PM

Not exactly true if you ever watch the car auction of classic car models that were produces in limited quantity cost. It is not about the horse power hell for that type of cash there are other options out there and while you can add part to make yours special but these car will have special markings and registered to show that the car the person bought is one of 45. The buyers are not avg wage earners by any means. I would add the buyer of these cars likely will never have them on the streets to begin with. Yes Rare makes it valuable not saying I would buy it then again I don’t have that type of cash

LOL. Yeah. I know ALL about classic cars dude. Trust me. That's my car in my avatar. But there is WAY more to it than a car just being rare. Especially when your talking about a brand new car that another company is buying and tweaking. Trust me, in 10 years that mustang will fetch about 10 grand more than what a regular 2009 mustang will bring in.

silverbear

09-25-2009, 10:29 PM

Sorry I can't afford the 110 grand either. :laugh2:

I'm planning on getting one in black, one in red, one in orange...

silverbear

09-25-2009, 10:31 PM

LOL. Yeah. I know ALL about classic cars dude. Trust me. That's my car in my avatar. But there is WAY more to it than a car just being rare. Especially when your talking about a brand new car that another company is buying and tweaking. Trust me, in 10 years that mustang will fetch about 10 grand more than what a regular 2009 mustang will bring in.

Hey, I know where you can get a 725 HP 2001 John Lingenfelter widebody Corvette, one of only five built, for 130k... it'll do 205 MPH... has a twin turbo aluminum 427, and believe it or not, is an automatic...

the kid 05

09-26-2009, 12:57 AM

Hell, for around 60 grand, the folks at Hennessey will build you a supercharged 2010 Camaro SS that puts out around 560 HP and will eat the Mustang being discussed here for breakfast...

We're talking 4.1 seconds to go from 0-60, 12.1 seconds in the quarter mile at 119 MPH... on street tires...

http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/ItemDetail.php?Item_ID=363&cart=kyACiAIe&DoThis=Chevrolet+Camaro+%282010%29&ActionReq=Where

For 110 grand, you can upgrade to the HPE700, which puts out 705 HP... it also adds and adjustable coil-over suspension, and Corvette Z06 carbon brakes...

There will only be 24 of them built, 11 have already been sold...

http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/ItemDetail.php?Item_ID=363&cart=kyACiAIe&DoThis=Chevrolet+Camaro+%282010%29&ActionReq=Where

They also have 800 HP and 1000 HP twin turbo versions on the drawing board...

I wont ever own anything from them. Their stuff breaks down more then females do during their "happy" time of the month. Might as well wait and get a warrentied 550 HP camaro cuz the Z28 is back on track :D

http://jalopnik.com/5364503/gm-reportedly-calls-game-on-for-supercharged-550hp-camaro-z28

According to Edmunds Inside Line's Dan Pund, GM is relighting the fires on the Chevy Camaro Z/28 (http://jalopnik.com/5176933/camaro-z28-canceled-convertible-further-delayed), the supercharged, LSA-powered, 550HP tire-liquefying mega mullet machine. No details yet on timing but Wert's just passed out from joy.

the kid 05

09-26-2009, 12:59 AM

Mustangs are awesome. Definitely, my favorite car. One day, I hope to have, either, an Audi or Mustang GT.

may someone have mercy on your oh so lost sole...1st problem...you like the eagles...2nd you like Mustangs...to make it worst its not even the Cobra/Shelby editions that you like..i weep for you...i weep...

:tongue:

theogt

09-26-2009, 01:56 AM

Mustangs are awesome. Definitely, my favorite car. One day, I hope to have, either, an Audi or Mustang GT.What are you, 12?

Sarge

09-26-2009, 05:49 AM

Gimme a 1955 Chevy any day.

Aikmaniac

09-26-2009, 07:31 AM

Really a head-scratcher as to why this 'stang is going for that much other than the limited number. It's for the Jay Leno's and collectors of the world.

Much rather have the Z06.

CowboyWay

09-26-2009, 07:59 AM

Really a head-scratcher as to why this 'stang is going for that much other than the limited number. It's for the Jay Leno's and collectors of the world.

Much rather have the Z06.

The Z06 is a helluva ride. If you've driven one, you know why. Incredible, mind boggling power, and it handles like a dream.

The mustang........not so much. As an investment, the Z06 will hold its value much more than the mustang as well.

CliffnMesquite

09-26-2009, 08:04 AM

I would rather have a Fifty Thousand dollar F-250 Cabellas edition. :)

Sam I Am

09-26-2009, 12:34 PM

I would rather have a Fifty Thousand dollar F-250 Cabellas edition. :)

I'm not a big car person. I have a few old muscle cars that I hold special, but there are very few high end cars that I really like. If I had a choice that someone would give me one for free (I would never spend that much money on a car) I would take the Ford GT. I'm not fully clear why I want one, but I saw one (red with white stripe, like in the pic below) driving down Greenwich Ave in Greenwich, CT. Since then, that is the only car I would want that cost in excess of $100k

http://www.sportscarcup.com/cars/ford-gt.jpg

the kid 05

09-27-2009, 09:40 PM

I'm not a big car person. I have a few old muscle cars that I hold special, but there are very few high end cars that I really like. If I had a choice that someone would give me one for free (I would never spend that much money on a car) I would take the Ford GT. I'm not fully clear why I want one, but I saw one (red with white stripe, like in the pic below) driving down Greenwich Ave in Greenwich, CT. Since then, that is the only car I would want that cost in excess of $100k

the newer GT is crap, the engine is a pos. now if you could get one from the 60's (believe it was the 60's) when it was tearing up the leman's race series then hell yeah i'd jump on that. thats a beast of a car

Sam I Am

09-27-2009, 10:36 PM

the newer GT is crap, the engine is a pos. now if you could get one from the 60's (believe it was the 60's) when it was tearing up the leman's race series then hell yeah i'd jump on that. thats a beast of a car

Eh? The Ford GT (550HP, 0-60 3.3 sec, 0-100 7.4 sec, top speed of only 205mph because it IS electronically limited) is the fastest production American car on the planet. It blows the doors off of Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo. It will take out the Corvette Z06 (505HP) in the 1/4 mile AND at top end speed. You are also aware that todays Ford GT40 (also 205-207mph) was a straight line long distance speed demon. The new Ford GT is a super sports car meant to be driven. That can't be side about the GT40.

btw, they say without being electronically limited in speed, the Ford GT would probably approach 230mph. Hell on wheels! :laugh2:

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Rowdy

09-28-2009, 12:03 AM

That's not the Z06 with the 505 hp.

Rowdy

09-28-2009, 12:13 AM

It will take out the Corvette Z06 (505HP) in the 1/4 mile...

Not entirely true. Several magazines have seen the opposite.

SLATEmosphere

09-28-2009, 01:20 AM

Garbage

Sam I Am

09-28-2009, 07:44 AM

That's not the Z06 with the 505 hp.

You would be wrong.

Just so you know. The Corvette Z06 (all Z06) have 505HP, 0-60 in 3.7 sec, 0-100 in 7.9 secs, is electronically limited to 198mph and can reach a absolute top speed of 206mph with the speed governor removed. I posted the stats of the Ford GT above. It can match everything the Z06 has to offer with its governor in place and blow it's doors off without it pacing around 230mph with the governor removed! As noted, faster top speed AND faster 1/4 mile. What you heard was Chevy lovers / Ford haters. (Ford has A LOT of haters out there)

The only way a Z06 beats the Ford GT is if the Ford remains stock & regulated AND the Z06 is modified.

When Ford recreated the GT, its point was to not only create the fastest production American car, but to also compete for being the best all around high end *production* super sports car.

TheCount

09-28-2009, 09:29 AM

If I had 90 grand to spend on a car, a Mustang would be nowhere near the top of the list.

Sam I Am

09-28-2009, 10:16 AM

If I had 90 grand to spend on a car, a Mustang would be nowhere near the top of the list.

I agree, but if I were to get one. I think I would go with an original Shelby GT500. Though the 2010 Shelby GT500 looks like a real beast. Ford definitely refined it from the 2009 model. At around $46K looks like a far better deal than spending $90k on what these guys are offering. Gotta love the 510hp and multiple modes of operation. It's a true return to muscle cars era. Not just super sports cars like Ferrari, Porche, Lamborgini, Viper, Ford GT, and the like.

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the kid 05

09-29-2009, 10:40 AM

Eh? The Ford GT (550HP, 0-60 3.3 sec, 0-100 7.4 sec, top speed of only 205mph because it IS electronically limited) is the fastest production American car on the planet. It blows the doors off of Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo. It will take out the Corvette Z06 (505HP) in the 1/4 mile AND at top end speed. You are also aware that todays Ford GT40 (also 205-207mph) was a straight line long distance speed demon. The new Ford GT is a super sports car meant to be driven. That can't be side about the GT40.

btw, they say without being electronically limited in speed, the Ford GT would probably approach 230mph. Hell on wheels! :laugh2:

ok but at a 150000 tag your GT is 80k more then my z06 and if you wanted to play the near hp near price tag you'd compare the Zr1 to the GT as they are nearest and if you want to rely on youtube for a crediable source of who'd win in a race then;

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hondas are now greater then vipers

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just so everyone knows Camaro is still the best pony car ;p

Ford GT (http://www.automobilemag.com/used_cars/11/ford/gt/index.html)
Best lap time 1:32.45
Best lap average speed (mph) 73.2
0-60 mph/quarter-mile (sec) 3.8/12.2
Braking 70-0 mph (ft) 156
Cornering l/r (g) 1.03/1.01
Weight (lb) 3489
Distribution f/r (%) 43.4/56.6
Top speed (mph) 205

Chevrolet Corvette (http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2010/chevrolet/corvette/index.html) Z06
Best lap time 1:32.75
Best lap average speed (mph) 73.0
0-60 mph/quarter-mile (sec) 4.1/12.0
Braking 70-0 mph (ft) 149
Cornering l/r (g) 1.10/1.09
Weight (lb) 3147
Distribution f/r (%) 50.9/49.1
Top speed (mph) 198

.3 seconds in a race translate to less then a foot. so there goes you "blow the doors" theory. and Given the driver and type of weather these cars will battle back and forth on a 1/4 mile. and you best the vette

(http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x283540)

ConcordCowboy

09-29-2009, 11:10 AM

Just give me my Vette.

http://leeloveshottrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2010-corvette-zr1.bmp

Sam I Am

09-29-2009, 11:12 AM

I'm not relying on Youtube. It's a FACT. Look it up. I just happen to find the video of the GT whipping the Z06.

ConcordCowboy, that is one ugly *** vette!

ConcordCowboy

09-29-2009, 11:23 AM

I'm not relying on Youtube. It's a FACT. Look it up. I just happen to find the video of the GT whipping the Z06.

ConcordCowboy, that is one ugly *** vette!

You're ugly.

the kid 05

09-29-2009, 11:36 AM

I'm not relying on Youtube. It's a FACT. Look it up. I just happen to find the video of the GT whipping the Z06.

ConcordCowboy, that is one ugly *** vette!

your the one trying to prove me wrong. your trying to change my stance you prove me wrong you post the facts that .3 seconds will "blow the doors" off the compitition and at 195-205 there is no difference the rate at which you are traveling is so fast it its like going from 1.1 mph to 1.2

and that was a concept done up for the transformers movie

Sam I Am

09-29-2009, 11:40 AM

You're ugly.Yes.

your the one trying to prove me wrong. your trying to change my stance you prove me wrong you post the facts that .3 seconds will "blow the doors" off the compitition and at 195-205 there is no difference the rate at which you are traveling is so fast it its like going from 1.1 mph to 1.2

and that was a concept done up for the transformers movie

You're just pissed off. Accept the loss and move on.

the kid 05

09-29-2009, 12:19 PM

Yes.

You're just pissed off. Accept the loss and move on.

what loss? last time i checked Chevy's sports car is still in the works unlike your Ford sports car

Sam I Am

09-29-2009, 12:40 PM

what loss? last time i checked Chevy's sports car is still in the works unlike your Ford sports car

Just makes it that much more valuable. As I said, you're just pissed off.

Go get your annually xerox'ed sports car. :laugh2:

ConcordCowboy

09-29-2009, 12:40 PM

I SAID...just give me my Vette!

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/02/Sideswipe_Corvette_Stingray_Concept.jpg

Sam I Am

09-29-2009, 01:22 PM

I SAID...just give me my Vette!

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/02/Sideswipe_Corvette_Stingray_Concept.jpg

I said, that is one ugly concept car!

ConcordCowboy

09-29-2009, 03:06 PM

I said, that is one ugly concept car!

You're not only ugly...you're out of your mind.

CowboyPrincess

09-29-2009, 06:52 PM

theogt

09-29-2009, 08:45 PM

I love my Mustang but I wouldn't dole out that kind of money on one. I miss my 69 Firebird.. the only car that captured my heart and I still think about a lot. Wish I didn't have to sell her.

As for Camaro's.... sissy cars. :tongue:You realize Firebirds and Camaros are the same exact car, right?

It's like saying, I love my GMC Sierra, but those Chevy Silverado's are crap. Same vehicle.

zrinkill

09-30-2009, 08:11 AM

I want one.

TheCount

09-30-2009, 10:19 AM

You realize Firebirds and Camaros are the same exact car, right?

It's like saying, I love my GMC Sierra, but those Chevy Silverado's are crap. Same vehicle.

It's an old rivalry, has nothing to do with logic.

Sam I Am

09-30-2009, 10:30 AM

You realize Firebirds and Camaros are the same exact car, right?

It's like saying, I love my GMC Sierra, but those Chevy Silverado's are crap. Same vehicle. Yes, but Firebirds had the Firebird on the hood. Much, much cooler! :) I loved the '79 Firebird...with it's 400 engine and it's 3 miles a gallon. :banghead: (not that I ever owned one)

It's an old rivalry, has nothing to do with logic.

They are the same company. Thats like saying the Sable and the Taurus had a rivalry. Basically, GMC trucks were upgraded versions Chevy trucks just as Lincoln / Mercury were upgraded versions of Ford cars.

They just had a bit more luxury equipment and usually carried a slightly higher price tag than their counter part.

I'm not sure if that is true with Chevy and Pontiac. Referring to Firebird and Camero. I was always a Firebird fan first, except in the case of a Candy Apple Red '68 Camero SS. ;)

TheCount

09-30-2009, 11:08 AM

They are the same company. Thats like saying the Sable and the Taurus had a rivalry. Basically, GMC trucks were upgraded versions Chevy trucks just as Lincoln / Mercury were upgraded versions of Ford cars.

They just had a bit more luxury equipment and usually carried a slightly higher price tag than their counter part.

I'm not sure if that is true with Chevy and Pontiac. Referring to Firebird and Camero. I was always a Firebird fan first, except in the case of a Candy Apple Red '68 Camero SS. ;)

My first car was an 81 Camaro Z28 with t-tops and a 406 SB Chevy, a friend of mine had a black 79 Trans Am with the gold Firebird on the hood and another friend had a white 80 Trans Am that was gutted for the track, so fair to say I've spent a decent amount of time around F-Bodies.

There has always been a brotherly rivalry between the F-Body fans despite their cars being almost identical, but obviously they'd unite against their common enemy, the Mustang.

I'm a Camaro guy, I think generation for generation the Camaro looks better, especially the 3rd generation but I did like the 4th gen Firebird, always wanted one. I will admit I was always envious of my friends shaker hood scoops on their 2nd gen Firebirds though.

fredp22

09-30-2009, 11:27 AM

that price range is also very close to an Audi R8.
think I know which one I'd choose

TheCount

09-30-2009, 11:31 AM

that price range is also very close to an Audi R8.
think I know which one I'd choose

or a Nissan GTR, or Aston Martin, etc for that matter, there are plenty of better choices at that price.

Sam I Am

09-30-2009, 11:36 AM

I'll take Herbie. ;) Now, lets race!

http://www.ltv-vwc.org.uk/wheelspin/Ws_dec_2002/Custom-Herbie.jpg

ArmyCowboy

09-30-2009, 04:13 PM

I'll keep my $27,000 Mustang, thanks. :)

Passepartout

09-30-2009, 05:30 PM

It will probably take a lifetime to pay off that car but sounds nice!

the kid 05

09-30-2009, 10:41 PM

I said, that is one ugly concept car!

actually you said ugly *** vette not "one ugly concept car"

and xeox'ed? you seriously just showed you have next to no knowledge when it comes to chevy's sports cars.

Sam I Am

10-01-2009, 07:51 AM

actually you said ugly *** vette not "one ugly concept car"

and xeox'ed? you seriously just showed you have next to no knowledge when it comes to chevy's sports cars.

What point are you making here? I'm not sure your post even makes sense. It IS a Corvette, and it IS a concept car. It's a concept of a future Corvette! :banghead:

One thing is clear. Someone here is quite clueless. :rolleyes: