Help me decide
Pro
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From: Wyoming DE
Not to be a smartazz here, but when referring to Fords....
Does the GT mean the same thing in the following cars;
Ford GT
Shelby GT
Mustang GT
Excort GT
F150 GT (this may have been a dealer thing but did see them)
Does the GT mean the same thing in the following cars;
Ford GT
Shelby GT
Mustang GT
Excort GT
F150 GT (this may have been a dealer thing but did see them)
Racer
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From: STL
Ever heard of the Malibu Maxx SS or the naturally aspirated Cobalt SS? SS has lost its luster as well IMO.
Pro
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I wouldn't call Ford a sports car company because they made 4000 GT's nine years ago.
The Shelby GT is a solid rear axle musclecar, something that is different than a sportscar. I can't stand muscle cars. It's also a 60k+ car designed off a 22k car chassis and Interior. No thanks. Even with its huge HP it wouldn't be able to touch a C7 Z06 on a track and you also happen to look like every 20 year old Mustang owner on the road. I don't like the Camaro either, and the charger is a joke.
The Shelby GT is a solid rear axle musclecar, something that is different than a sportscar. I can't stand muscle cars. It's also a 60k+ car designed off a 22k car chassis and Interior. No thanks. Even with its huge HP it wouldn't be able to touch a C7 Z06 on a track and you also happen to look like every 20 year old Mustang owner on the road. I don't like the Camaro either, and the charger is a joke.
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Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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Melting Slicks
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I agree with this. In fact, that's my combo, except I have a Stingray and an A8L. The Audi will make a great DD and winter car -- the Quattro is awesome. The Stingray will be upgraded to a 2015 Z06 late this year.
Racer
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I couldn't have said it better. I used to be into Mustangs but after owning my first Corvette there is no way in Hell I would go back. overpriced crap if you ask me. No technology at all. Just a **** load of power that the chassis can't properly plant. I call them "Sit-N-Spins".
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Drifting
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I am toying with the idea of selling my 2009 H/C Z06 with 555whp/493wtq for a C7Z or keeping the current Z and getting a nice daily driver (Audi S4.) If you go with keep the Z and get a nice daily, give me your thoughts on the S4 and any other recommendations. The Z is paid off. Thanks.
Ask yourself what it is you really want ("really, really, really want") and can reasonably afford?
If you still 'love' your '09 Z06, keep it. If you are intrigued by the 'latest and greatest' C7Z, have other financial needs, then forget the nice daily driver and start your C7Z savings account so that 1+ years hence you can make the C7Z purchase. Of course, you'll need the space to store your two toys...C6Z and C7Z.
If you can live without a hi-po car, sell your '09 Z06 at the most opportune time and invest the money. Buy your next 'dream car' when you can drive it, or at least read/view someone else's report on the performance of an actual production car.
If you really want a nice daily driver, buying a S4 would be a good choice. The S4 is a great car - quiet, fast, comfortable, solid, great stereo when optioned with the B&O, and slick 6 speed manual (the DSG is even quicker but not as fun/engaging to drive) - that you'll enjoy driving.
If you're like me, you've come to know that this addiction to/obsession with cars is expensive. They're depreciating assets. Whether it be your C6 or the new C7, it's going to drop in value. Decide what you can afford, what you really want, and enjoy the journey to make it happen...it's costing you a lot of money!
Regards,
Vern
Last edited by Vernon; Mar 9, 2014 at 10:55 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Kempner TX
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
The Z06 has a different frame, different engine, different suspension, etc. The Shelby has a different engine. Lol.
I stand by my comment. No Mustang, Shelby or not can/should never be compared to a Z06.
Racer
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Sorry guy. There are more similarities between the V6 Mustang and the Shelby than there will ever be between the base Vette and Z06.
The Z06 has a different frame, different engine, different suspension, etc. The Shelby has a different engine. Lol.
I stand by my comment. No Mustang, Shelby or not can/should never be compared to a Z06.
The Z06 has a different frame, different engine, different suspension, etc. The Shelby has a different engine. Lol.
I stand by my comment. No Mustang, Shelby or not can/should never be compared to a Z06.
the Shelby and a V6 mustang?!?!?!?!?!?!? I have to copy and paste this to svtperformace, that is just a classic line, may be my new sig
Racer
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Sorry guy. There are more similarities between the V6 Mustang and the Shelby than there will ever be between the base Vette and Z06.
The Z06 has a different frame, different engine, different suspension, etc. The Shelby has a different engine. Lol.
I stand by my comment. No Mustang, Shelby or not can/should never be compared to a Z06.
The Z06 has a different frame, different engine, different suspension, etc. The Shelby has a different engine. Lol.
I stand by my comment. No Mustang, Shelby or not can/should never be compared to a Z06.
Did I mention I had a base 09 coupe vette before my z06 as we'll??? We'll I did, and there wasn't much of a difference that a daily driver, non road course drag racing ext, that I noticed aside from the power. Here is a pic of the old girl!
Last edited by evo8power; Mar 13, 2014 at 11:36 AM.
Melting Slicks
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O/P, does buying the C7 Z06 mean you have to forgo having the ability to buy a nice daily driver? If it does then I would stick with the '09 which sounds like a bad a$$ car in itself and buy the S4 and enjoy.
silly
Melting Slicks
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From: Kempner TX
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Go for it. I'm a member there and most folks there will most likely agree with me.
Drifting
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From: Atlanta GA
Dude, nice way to start a BS Ford debate in the OPs thread. I really didn't see where he asked for opinions about a new Shelby.
Please tell me why Ford guys must do this all the time on a GM based forum? Jealous of what you lost? I don't get it. I like the Mustang for what it is but I don't hang out on the SVT Forum talking trash about how my Z would destroy your Shelby.
Last edited by ibleedgreen; Mar 16, 2014 at 03:00 PM.