C6 vs Ford GT
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
C6 vs Ford GT
While cruisin' on I-4 between Tampa and Orlando I spotted a Ford GT. It looked great from a distance.
Then I noticed the right rear fender.
This is the best view!!
Then I noticed the right rear fender.
This is the best view!!
Instructor
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From: Binghamton NY
The father of a good friend of mine that I went all the way through HS just picked up a GT over the summer. It looks beautiful in the driveway but I just don't no if I could bring myself to buy one. I know that its a supercar and not meant to be a DD but, It gets awful gas milege and has a small tank, no rearward visibility and unispired steering.(**My Opinion**) I know if I was going to spend a couple hundred grand on a mid-engine supercar I would be looking at a
1st CGT
2nd Enzo
3rd LP640
Plus after seeing numerous video's of very slighty modded C6Z's pulling on Ford GT's my opinions of them have gotten even worse. Again though, its all my opinion and I'm sure there are people out there that would disagree with me 110%
1st CGT
2nd Enzo
3rd LP640
Plus after seeing numerous video's of very slighty modded C6Z's pulling on Ford GT's my opinions of them have gotten even worse. Again though, its all my opinion and I'm sure there are people out there that would disagree with me 110%
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Drifting
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From: Bluffton,SC
The father of a good friend of mine that I went all the way through HS just picked up a GT over the summer. It looks beautiful in the driveway but I just don't no if I could bring myself to buy one. I know that its a supercar and not meant to be a DD but, It gets awful gas milege and has a small tank, no rearward visibility and unispired steering.(**My Opinion**) I know if I was going to spend a couple hundred grand on a mid-engine supercar I would be looking at a
1st CGT
2nd Enzo
3rd LP640
Plus after seeing numerous video's of very slighty modded C6Z's pulling on Ford GT's my opinions of them have gotten even worse. Again though, its all my opinion and I'm sure there are people out there that would disagree with me 110%
1st CGT
2nd Enzo
3rd LP640
Plus after seeing numerous video's of very slighty modded C6Z's pulling on Ford GT's my opinions of them have gotten even worse. Again though, its all my opinion and I'm sure there are people out there that would disagree with me 110%
I don't think you could buy any of your choices for "a couple hundred grand" unless your idea of a couple is different than mine,or you might mean a wrecked one like the GT.
Instructor
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From: Binghamton NY
I'm sorry, I should have been a lot more clear. But it is my impression that if you can afford a 200k ford GT, a 320k LP or 350-400k CGT shouldn't be to much of a strech. I will admit though that an Enzo would be a considerable amount more.
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From: Binghamton NY
Melting Slicks
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From: Deep in the Heart, TX
The father of a good friend of mine that I went all the way through HS just picked up a GT over the summer. It looks beautiful in the driveway but I just don't no if I could bring myself to buy one. I know that its a supercar and not meant to be a DD but, It gets awful gas milege and has a small tank, no rearward visibility and unispired steering.(**My Opinion**) I know if I was going to spend a couple hundred grand on a mid-engine supercar I would be looking at a
1st CGT
2nd Enzo
3rd LP640
Plus after seeing numerous video's of very slighty modded C6Z's pulling on Ford GT's my opinions of them have gotten even worse. Again though, its all my opinion and I'm sure there are people out there that would disagree with me 110%
1st CGT
2nd Enzo
3rd LP640
Plus after seeing numerous video's of very slighty modded C6Z's pulling on Ford GT's my opinions of them have gotten even worse. Again though, its all my opinion and I'm sure there are people out there that would disagree with me 110%
i have a lot of first hand knowledge on the FGT.
first of all, the ford gt is about half the price of the cheapest of the other cars you posted.
second, they get great gas mileage...considering its a 500+hp supercar. you can get up to 26 mpg on the highway. thats better than the other cars you mentioned.
rear visability...well, you mentioned all mid-engine cars...they will all suck equally. not a reason you buy a supercar.
ive never driven the car myself, so i will not comment on the steering.
the FGT can hang with or beat the LP460/CGT and pocket change in mods will smoke an enzo....the same way a modded C6Z beats a stock GT.
last bud not least. the FGT is gaining value everyday. i really doubt the LP460 and CGT will hold thier value and the enzo has a chance at holding like the F40 and F50 did.
really, the only cars you can compare it to in the price range is the F430 and the Gallardo. Performance wise, the FGT wins...but the F430 is just of so sexy...
tell him to join the club at fordgtforum.com they are a bunch of cool guys!
Instructor
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From: Binghamton NY
i respect your opinion, but i have a few comments.
i have a lot of first hand knowledge on the FGT.
first of all, the ford gt is about half the price of the cheapest of the other cars you posted.
second, they get great gas mileage...considering its a 500+hp supercar. you can get up to 26 mpg on the highway. thats better than the other cars you mentioned.
rear visability...well, you mentioned all mid-engine cars...they will all suck equally. not a reason you buy a supercar.
ive never driven the car myself, so i will not comment on the steering.
the FGT can hang with or beat the LP460/CGT and pocket change in mods will smoke an enzo....the same way a modded C6Z beats a stock GT.
last bud not least. the FGT is gaining value everyday. i really doubt the LP460 and CGT will hold thier value and the enzo has a chance at holding like the F40 and F50 did.
really, the only cars you can compare it to in the price range is the F430 and the Gallardo. Performance wise, the FGT wins...but the F430 is just of so sexy...
tell him to join the club at fordgtforum.com they are a bunch of cool guys!
i have a lot of first hand knowledge on the FGT.
first of all, the ford gt is about half the price of the cheapest of the other cars you posted.
second, they get great gas mileage...considering its a 500+hp supercar. you can get up to 26 mpg on the highway. thats better than the other cars you mentioned.
rear visability...well, you mentioned all mid-engine cars...they will all suck equally. not a reason you buy a supercar.
ive never driven the car myself, so i will not comment on the steering.
the FGT can hang with or beat the LP460/CGT and pocket change in mods will smoke an enzo....the same way a modded C6Z beats a stock GT.
last bud not least. the FGT is gaining value everyday. i really doubt the LP460 and CGT will hold thier value and the enzo has a chance at holding like the F40 and F50 did.
really, the only cars you can compare it to in the price range is the F430 and the Gallardo. Performance wise, the FGT wins...but the F430 is just of so sexy...
tell him to join the club at fordgtforum.com they are a bunch of cool guys!
I completely respect your opinion. You make some great points. The FGT won Ecoty in 06 so it has to be doing something right. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't turn it down if it was given to me but it's pretty low on my list of supercar dreams
Le Mans Master
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From: Greater Detroit Metro MI, when I'm not travelling.
Erm... I'm pretty sure this does 
Supercharged V8 sitting right over the rear tires, not up front where it doesn't do anything for traction,
Better brakes, better handling, higher top speed, faster 0-60, faster 1/4 mile.
It just costs a lot more, which is why I drive a 'vette. If you could pick one up for the price of a C6, I suspect many of us would switch over
Supercharged V8 sitting right over the rear tires, not up front where it doesn't do anything for traction,
Better brakes, better handling, higher top speed, faster 0-60, faster 1/4 mile.
It just costs a lot more, which is why I drive a 'vette. If you could pick one up for the price of a C6, I suspect many of us would switch over
Racer
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From: Brentwood California
I love the Ford GT. There are many sports cars I would love to own. If I never buy another sports car and have my C6 for the rest of my life, I would be very very happy. If I hit the lottery tommorrow, I would buy an Exotic. I am not sure which one, I would have to test drive them all. I would still keep my vette though.
I would still keep my vette though.
Last edited by Rockdog; Jan 27, 2008 at 11:35 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Greater Detroit Metro MI, when I'm not travelling.
I love anything that's very fast and can handle. No real brand loyalty here; if Daewoo could make something faster than a Corvette, for less money that could stop and handle equally well, I'd drive it. 
Safety Car
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From: Beautiful East Texas
i respect your opinion, but i have a few comments.
i have a lot of first hand knowledge on the FGT.
first of all, the ford gt is about half the price of the cheapest of the other cars you posted.
second, they get great gas mileage...considering its a 500+hp supercar. you can get up to 26 mpg on the highway. thats better than the other cars you mentioned.
rear visability...well, you mentioned all mid-engine cars...they will all suck equally. not a reason you buy a supercar.
ive never driven the car myself, so i will not comment on the steering.
the FGT can hang with or beat the LP460/CGT and pocket change in mods will smoke an enzo....the same way a modded C6Z beats a stock GT.
last bud not least. the FGT is gaining value everyday. i really doubt the LP460 and CGT will hold thier value and the enzo has a chance at holding like the F40 and F50 did.
really, the only cars you can compare it to in the price range is the F430 and the Gallardo. Performance wise, the FGT wins...but the F430 is just of so sexy...
tell him to join the club at fordgtforum.com they are a bunch of cool guys!
i have a lot of first hand knowledge on the FGT.
first of all, the ford gt is about half the price of the cheapest of the other cars you posted.
second, they get great gas mileage...considering its a 500+hp supercar. you can get up to 26 mpg on the highway. thats better than the other cars you mentioned.
rear visability...well, you mentioned all mid-engine cars...they will all suck equally. not a reason you buy a supercar.
ive never driven the car myself, so i will not comment on the steering.
the FGT can hang with or beat the LP460/CGT and pocket change in mods will smoke an enzo....the same way a modded C6Z beats a stock GT.
last bud not least. the FGT is gaining value everyday. i really doubt the LP460 and CGT will hold thier value and the enzo has a chance at holding like the F40 and F50 did.
really, the only cars you can compare it to in the price range is the F430 and the Gallardo. Performance wise, the FGT wins...but the F430 is just of so sexy...
tell him to join the club at fordgtforum.com they are a bunch of cool guys!
I'll add the fact that Ford GTs handle and steer just fine, better than most... I can vouch for that with first hand experience.
Not too mention the 200+mph (stock) top speed, 3.5 second 0-60 trips, 11.6 quarter-miles, Brembo brakes, great seats, awesome potential for power upgrades...
mardyn