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#59 of 108 Re: muatang gt 550 hp [sammycastagna] by rorr Sep 27, 2005 (5:24 am)
Replying to: sammycastagna (Sep 26, 2005 4:10 pm) Uh, I think there's a slight difference between a Ford GT and a Ford Mustang GT......   And whoever would pay 240,000 for a Ford GT needs to have their head examined (unless, of course, it's one of the original GT40s). Replies to this message: sammycastagna (Sep 27, 2005 6:14 pm)
#60 of 108 Re: muatang gt 550 hp [rorr] by sammycastagna Sep 27, 2005 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: rorr (Sep 27, 2005 5:24 am) Sorry my mistake about the Mustang. But the Mustang GT is a nice looking car too.   Sammy Castagna
#61 of 108 I Ain't Only About Performance: Mustangs Have Soul by pony_pirate Nov 05, 2005 (10:00 pm)
It ain't only about which car performs better. After all, a $50,000+ Vette better have more going for it than a $25,000 Pony car -- 0 to 60 for a Vette is much less than for a Mustang. Nevertheless, even though I've always loved Vettes, and can afford one, I just can't see myself in one. The guys driving Vettes look like bankers, lawyers, or other nouveau riche types out to impress the world -- not my crowd, even tho I'm a highly paid professional. The Mustang, on the other hand, is a badass car out to impress no one. It's cheap, it's dirty, and it's dangerous. Vettes are clean and upscale, Mustangs rock 'n roll. Replies to this message: starrow68 (Nov 06, 2005 11:44 am)
#62 of 108 Re: I Ain't Only About Performance: Mustangs Have Soul [pony_pirate] by starrow68 Nov 06, 2005 (11:44 am)
Replying to: pony_pirate (Nov 05, 2005 10:00 pm) Pony_Pirate, it's all about timing. You're not ready for a Vette and enjoy the stang, but my guess is, as Yoda would say, "You will be"! As to who drives Vettes you would be surprised, mostly down to earth and probably had to reach some to get into one. There are plenty like me who never had a passion but found that it just worked better than what else was available at the time. And everyone is different, the car club is mostly show folks, some who like to cruise, and a few like me that want the performance side and of those, the drag crowd is a lot different from the track (road course) crowd. Since my daughter had a new GT/vert '00 when I got my Vette and she would run with that group I got to meet many, just other car people for the most part and learned a few things as well. Remember all things change and that includes you and me!
#63 of 108 Re: Starrow68 by pony_pirate Nov 06, 2005 (11:59 am)
Different strokes. Vettes are great, no one would argue otherwise, just not my cup of tea. Actually, as far as upgrading to a faster car, I'm serioiusly thinking (and dreaming) about getting a Shelby Cobra Mustang SVT. Man, that car is b-a-d!
#64 of 108 this is beat by donthaterong Nov 30, 2005 (11:35 am)
these cars are uncomparable... if u want fun transportaion get the mustang... if you can afford it get the vette... if u say u can afford it and u like the mustang better... u dont want as much from a vehicle as me and id have to say that i think your quite boring... the mustang will never handle as good as the vette... and wont stop better... of course it is possible to make a mustang out accelerate a vette... but dont look for vette owners who have modified there cars to race... if GM still made the Fbodies this discussion would prolly not be here... in my oppinion the 98-03 fbodies are still the better buy for all around bang for the buck performance in the mustangs price range and still quite affordable... get a 03 z28, a wet nitrous kit and slicks... or a supercharger and some Gforces and go draggin or road racing for the price of the new mustang which can also do both, but no where near as well... hope i didnt offend anyone - Ron G
#65 of 108 Shelby Mustang GT 500 vs C6 by pony_pirate Nov 30, 2005 (11:58 pm)
donthaterong, what do you think of the comparison between the C6 and Shelby Cobra Mustang? The Shelby, adequately equipped and with dealer markup, will probably end up costing in the mid to high $40's, just shy of the C6 range. Is the car worth it? Will the Shelby kick the Vette's ass -- Shelby 450 HP vs C6 400 HP? Will it be reliable or serviceable, at least compared to the Vette?   I was initially attracted to the Shelby when I read the price was going to be in the high $30's, but with it inching up closer and closer to $50k, I'm having serious second thoughts.
#66 of 108 For less than high 40's by starrow68 Dec 01, 2005 (10:03 am)
You can get a C6 in base mode for mid $40's right now with the discounts on '05s. Even on '06 for order exactly as you want will only run about mid $40's without $5k of options. Now I think those $5k are well spent, HUD and sport seats with Z51 and polished wheels, but not for everyone. That leaves a fully optioned '06 C6 at about $51 with minimun $2k off, so $49 before tax and lic.   As noted, the Mustang will not handle as well as the Vette out of the box, so expect to spend more there to get it to handle. Of course 450hp would be nice out of the box ...
#67 of 108 Shelby GT 500 vs C6 by pony_pirate Dec 02, 2005 (6:40 pm)
The one thing the Shelby will have going for it will be its rarity, very limited production, maybe 7000, which will make the car appreciate in value, as opposed to the C6's, which are all over the place. Replies to this message: starrow68 (Dec 03, 2005 9:58 am)
#68 of 108 Re: Shelby GT 500 vs C6 [pony_pirate] by starrow68 Dec 03, 2005 (9:58 am)
Replying to: pony_pirate (Dec 02, 2005 6:40 pm) Beg to differ, the Z06 gets about 6k to 8k built per year and that is not rare. Try picking up a 2002 Z06 and let me know if the owner got a premium over what they paid, Ha! The total Corvette production run including Z06's is in the mid 30k range which means about 28k coupes and verts and they come down in price about the same as the Z06. Performance cars that aren't Ferrari's are not likely to appreciate any time soon. Randy

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