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Ok so don't bash me... I'm a 2016 GT3RS owner, love the Car and Rennlist is a great site... not trying to hijack this GT3 discussion area.
I'm asking because I know a lot of the guys who own GT3s have owned other brands of similar priced Cars and some of you may have owned the Ford GTs. So just looking to see if anyone has owned a Ford GT. I'm speaking of the 2005-2006 models and looking to see if anyone has any input or comments on it.
I'm finding myself continually drawn to those cars and the slightly retro look, and being able to open the back clamshell and see that killer super charger Motor.... it just really cool stuff and wanted to get some opinions from outside the GT owners because like Porsche owners who love their Porsches, it doesn't do good to ask the GT owners about them since they love their cars too. So just checking in to see if anyone has owned one because I freaking love those things and I'm thinking of pulling the trigger.
It's a super unique car and glad I owned one. Lots of down-low grunt. Lots of American muscle rumble. Not the best steering/suspension feel imo. and not the best fit/finish. Maybe one of the most universally loved cars visually I've ever owned (except my wife!). I say go for it.
A very good friend of mine has a 2006. It's heavily modded with huge compressor, shorter gearing for 5 and 6 etc.
He had 2 major complaints when it was still stock: suspension was sub par - solved with KW var. 3 fully adjustable kit and the instruments (tach, speedo...) failing, solved with some aftermarket solution since the OE will fail.
Apart from these two things, he's super happy. He's had the car since 2006 and that says something since he's bought and sold at least 15 other cars during this time.
Go for it, it's fun!
I’ve owned mine since ‘07. They are great cars. Universally loved. A friend has nearly 100,000 miles on his including track miles. Mine has slightly less at 4800 miles.
The engineering is amazing (especially for its time), fit and finish is good (not Porsche level but nice), performance is still good by today’s standards (was amazing in its time). They can be made VERY fast even by today’s standards with modest mods.
Values have plateaued...for now. Total production was 4200 units WW. With attrition 15 years on best estimate 3000 remain WW. Fewer with no “stories”.
They are the last analogue American V8 supercar and with a 6 speed. In addition is the history of the car, it’s roots, GT40 beauty and lines, Carroll Shelby involvement and back story will make this FGT the one to have in years ahead imho. While the new is cool the ‘05/06 beauty is timeless.
It was also a very successful race car in the FIA. Won the GT3 championship and led at LeMans in class in 2010 for 8 hours until it was hit by another car. 😖
Bucket list car for me. Current owners can confirm, but it seems like the Ford GT is an exotic car that pretty much avoids the usual exotic car "haters". Should have bought in 2007 when they were still available for sticker.
Bucket list car for me. Current owners can confirm, but it seems like the Ford GT is an exotic car that pretty much avoids the usual exotic car "haters". Should have bought in 2007 when they were still available for sticker.
It gets thumbs up everywhere and seemingly by everyone. Also many unsolicited have said to me they like it better than the new one.
Damn I remember these chilling on the showroom floors. The side profile is one of the best ever. Never driven one but they look like they are tanks when pushed thru turns. We humans are a strange breed. Start liking things when they run out.
Interesting to find this thread. After 3 years of ownership, I just sold this beauty last week:
Now I'm here on rennlist, because this car is shipping to take the FGT's garage spot:
For me, the '05-'06 FGT will probably always be the most outrageously attractive body and engine bay of any production car. It took practically nothing to bump it to 700 hp, and I found it to be quite approachable to do maintenance myself. I believe it represents a pinnacle of achievement in an all-analogue 3-pedal sports car. It's universally beloved when rolling into the local Cars n Coffee scene.
So why am I happy to have swapped it out for a '18 TTS?
A combination of small factors became obstacles to my enjoyment of the car. Although the car deserves its general reputation of being stout and reliable for an exotic, mine's transaxle developed a problem. Ford never at any point had any replacement parts made for the transaxle, other than an entire new unit for $20k + labor. My local Ford dealer told me they hadn't had one of these cars in to service for 10 years, and didn't want the liability/responsibility of having it in for anything. Dealing with the transaxle problem meant a nation-wide search, then shipping to a shop with the needed expertise. I have found the number of OEM parts that are already permanently discontinued alarming, and growing larger by the month.
A great many of these cars were bought to be in collections and not driven much. The great number of low-mileage cars for sale at any time, results in a skewed market in which cars are devalued significantly for each couple thousand more miles they have. I'd try to tell myself to just not worry about the big effect on value of racking up miles, but that dissuaded me from doing out-of-state cruises.
Driving on the jam-packed highways in my area, full of semis and construction trucks, made me anxious with the car's poor outward visibility. You ride so low, you are just looking at the running boards of the SUVs and can't see to face level of other drivers for a clue as to if they even know there is a 42" tall car next to them. Of course there is next-to-no view out the rear, but the rising-curve of the front fenders also masks lurking potholes. Getting in and out with the unique doors was a big turn-off for anything like taking my wife out for dinner.
In summary, I loved staring at it in the garage, for going to car shows, and cruising the hills once far from traffic. But in the new Porsche, I am going to be enjoying service and repairs available at the nearby dealer or multiple independent shops, racking up lots of spirited driving miles cruising to see friends and family in other states, and yes, even taking my wife out to dinner.
To OP Antigravity, I do not at all mean to discourage you from pursuing this worthy super-car. I just thought I'd share how for me, owning my dream-car was not quite all rainbows and unicorns.
Interesting to find this thread. After 3 years of ownership, I just sold this beauty last week:
Now I'm here on rennlist, because this car is shipping to take the FGT's garage spot:
For me, the '05-'06 FGT will probably always be the most outrageously attractive body and engine bay of any production car. It took practically nothing to bump it to 700 hp, and I found it to be quite approachable to do maintenance myself. I believe it represents a pinnacle of achievement in an all-analogue 3-pedal sports car. It's universally beloved when rolling into the local Cars n Coffee scene.
So why am I happy to have swapped it out for a '18 TTS?
A combination of small factors became obstacles to my enjoyment of the car. Although the car deserves its general reputation of being stout and reliable for an exotic, mine's transaxle developed a problem. Ford never at any point had any replacement parts made for the transaxle, other than an entire new unit for $20k + labor. My local Ford dealer told me they hadn't had one of these cars in to service for 10 years, and didn't want the liability/responsibility of having it in for anything. Dealing with the transaxle problem meant a nation-wide search, then shipping to a shop with the needed expertise. I have found the number of OEM parts that are already permanently discontinued alarming, and growing larger by the month.
A great many of these cars were bought to be in collections and not driven much. The great number of low-mileage cars for sale at any time, results in a skewed market in which cars are devalued significantly for each couple thousand more miles they have. I'd try to tell myself to just not worry about the big effect on value of racking up miles, but that dissuaded me from doing out-of-state cruises.
Driving on the jam-packed highways in my area, full of semis and construction trucks, made me anxious with the car's poor outward visibility. You ride so low, you are just looking at the running boards of the SUVs and can't see to face level of other drivers for a clue as to if they even know there is a 42" tall car next to them. Of course there is next-to-no view out the rear, but the rising-curve of the front fenders also masks lurking potholes. Getting in and out with the unique doors was a big turn-off for anything like taking my wife out for dinner.
In summary, I loved staring at it in the garage, for going to car shows, and cruising the hills once far from traffic. But in the new Porsche, I am going to be enjoying service and repairs available at the nearby dealer or multiple independent shops, racking up lots of spirited driving miles cruising to see friends and family in other states, and yes, even taking my wife out to dinner.
To OP Antigravity, I do not at all mean to discourage you from pursuing this worthy super-car. I just thought I'd share how for me, owning my dream-car was not quite all rainbows and unicorns.
Beez
I've owned my FGT for 13 years. It's been a wonderful car. No amazing actually. Parts are not impossible to find and there are sources but they can be expensive. The fact not many have been seen frequently by Ford dealers in 10 years is a testament to their stoutness. I have a friend that has nearly 100,000 miles on his and still going strong. He tracks it too. Mine is as reliable as an anvil.
Like any dated/classic exotic supercar their parts will have to be sourced or rebuilt and can be expensive. There aren't many dated/classic supercars that don't fall into the forgoing bucket. You can always buy a good after market warranty too.
I am fairly confident (assuming the world doesn't end with this pandemic) that this will be the FGT to own in the future for many reasons. Prices are skewed at present and have flattened out but all them will likely rise significantly in value in the future, again assuming the world does not go sideways on a permanent basis.
I've owned my FGT for 13 years. It's been a wonderful car. No amazing actually. Parts are not impossible to find and there are sources but they can be expensive. The fact not many have been seen frequently by Ford dealers in 10 years is a testament to their stoutness. I have a friend that has nearly 100,000 miles on his and still going strong. He tracks it too. Mine is as reliable as an anvil.
Like any dated/classic exotic supercar their parts will have to be sourced or rebuilt and can be expensive. There aren't many dated/classic supercars that don't fall into the forgoing bucket. You can always buy a good after market warranty too.
I am fairly confident (assuming the world doesn't end with this pandemic) that this will be the FGT to own in the future for many reasons. Prices are skewed at present and have flattened out but all them will likely rise significantly in value in the future, again assuming the world does not go sideways on a permanent basis.
I was looking seriously, but got a bit busy.. and now the Corona thing has me cooling my jets for several months. I'm feeling a recession might be in the future. But these car to me are just so beautiful and have elements that have me thinking I don't need to have the best handling car... I just need something that engages me..... I also think the new FGT are the best looking supercars of them all. Seems odd to be saying it about a Ford but damn they nail it when they put their mind to it.
01-30-2020 | 09:21 PM
Anybody ever own a Ford GT 2005-2006 models?
