Considering GP
As the title says I am considering purchasing a Mini JCW GP. My wife currently has a 13 Roadster S (her 3rd mini) and I absolutely love driving the car. I havnt driven a GP Yet (I will today) but my wife has and she absolutely loved it. The only thing Im hesitant about is selling my 2012 Shelby GT500 in order to buy the Mini. Am I crazy for even considering this?
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I'm guessing if you are even thinking about it, you don't like your 200mph Shelby.
They are 2 totally different machines. Good luck with your ride as I think you will be giving up the Shelby. Will they take it in on trade? Good luck and keep us posted. |
I would keep the GT500 and drive the wife's mini on the weekends and/or trade for a day on a weekday.
The GT500 handles, brakes, and accelerates exceptionally well. You will miss the power of the GT500. |
Originally Posted by Braminator
(Post 3716268)
I'm guessing if you are even thinking about it, you don't like your 200mph Shelby.
They are 2 totally different machines. Good luck with your ride as I think you will be giving up the Shelby. Will they take it in on trade? Good luck and keep us posted. |
Keep the Shelby. Sell an organ instead:nod:
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Originally Posted by toyopet
(Post 3716272)
I would keep the GT500 and drive the wife's mini on the weekends and/or trade for a day on a weekday.
The GT500 handles, brakes, and accelerates exceptionally well. You will miss the power of the GT500. |
Originally Posted by TimB
(Post 3716283)
Keep the Shelby. Sell an organ instead:nod:
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Originally Posted by grymni
(Post 3716282)
Thanks for your input :). I do like the Shelby a lot but it hasnt been getting very much use lately. I recently purchased a Boss 302 that I kinda like driving better on the street than the Shelby. Yes they will take it in on trade but I dont have a value yet. I will keep yall posted as to what happens.
Boss 302 - GT500 + Mini GP = one lucky guy I wish I had your dilemma. |
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Originally Posted by toyopet
(Post 3716482)
Boss 302 + GT500 = one lucky guy
Boss 302 - GT500 + Mini GP = one lucky guy I wish I had your dilemma. |
Originally Posted by Flynscot0256
(Post 3716535)
We were at the Mazda dealer in Winston Salem Saturday some dude traded in a Shelby GT 500 for a Mazda 6 WOW!! He said he was terrified of the Shelby.:cry: got 42 for it paid 65 6 months ago.:o
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At first I was thinking keep the Shelby because you would have two different cars to drive depending on your mood or trip. But then I read you also have a Boss 302 so two Mustangs and one Mini. So now I am thinking that you should sell one of the Mustangs and buy a GP.
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It looks like Im buying myself a GP.
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Good choice. Go for the GP.
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Originally Posted by grymni
(Post 3716706)
It looks like Im buying myself a GP.
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Originally Posted by toyopet
(Post 3716744)
Keep us posted on what the dealer offers you for your GT500 trade-in.
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Well I couldnt do it, I couldnt give up the Shelby. The dealer wanted my car back to stock, so this morning I drove to the shop that works on my Mustangs to pull the mods off. After the 30 min. drive to the shop I had changed my mind. Luckily I still get to experience Mini ownership through my wife. The Mini community is second to none and a huge part of the fun of owning one of these cars. Thanks to everyone who offered advice it was much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by grymni
(Post 3717411)
Well I couldnt do it, I couldnt give up the Shelby.
I'm curious to know what are your mods. Send me a PM. |
Originally Posted by toyopet
(Post 3717500)
Good call :thumbsup:
I'm curious to know what are your mods. Send me a PM. |
Why can't we all know what mods you have :)
I don't blame you though, that sounds like a pretty nasty car and you should keep it if you can. Maybe get rid of the 302 and get a GP for the daily :) |
Originally Posted by yetti96
(Post 3717659)
Why can't we all know what mods you have :)
I don't blame you though, that sounds like a pretty nasty car and you should keep it if you can. Maybe get rid of the 302 and get a GP for the daily :) It crossed my mind for a second to trade the Boss but Ive only had it a few months and I would take a huge hit on it. I know every time I see a GP Im gonna wonder if I made the right choice, they really are an awesome car. |
You made the right call.
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Originally Posted by TimB
(Post 3717702)
You made the right call.
Yah but I am having second thoughts. Stupid Mini's why do they have to be so much fun :lol:. |
I'm not saying it's not a dilemma but Shelby versus Mini in my mind is pretty clear cut if it involves trading in a car. I've traded plenty of modded cars only to feel ripped off later. And when dealers start dictating what you keep and don't keep, it sends me a signal that they have the upper hand, which I do not like.
I've owned two Mini's, including my GP. It is a lot of fun to drive. But I've also owned several mustangs, including a 771whp '67 Shelby GT500E Super Snake. Carroll Shelby ain't coming back to life. If you sold that GT500 privately, I'd support that route. But trading that kind of car doesn't sit right with me. Just my two cents... |
Originally Posted by TimB
(Post 3717803)
I'm not saying it's not a dilemma but Shelby versus Mini in my mind is pretty clear cut if it involves trading in a car. I've traded plenty of modded cars only to feel ripped off later. And when dealers start dictating what you keep and don't keep, it sends me a signal that they have the upper hand, which I do not like.
I've owned two Mini's, including my GP. It is a lot of fun to drive. But I've also owned several mustangs, including a 771whp '67 Shelby GT500E Super Snake. Carroll Shelby ain't coming back to life. If you sold that GT500 privately, I'd support that route. But trading that kind of car doesn't sit right with me. Just my two cents... Your opinion is very welcome and appreciated :thumbsup: |
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