What Gas and the Economy has done to the GT500
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ORIGINAL: robman1969
After considering an SRT and then the HXC Cuda and now a Speedfactory Chally, it dawned on me that all I am really looking for is the biggest version, (my wallet will allow) of a current muscle car. Thus I went looking at the GT500 today. After only two calls I was able to find a dealer in Plano Texas willing to sell a white with blue stripes GT500 for $49,800+TTL.
This surprise left me thinking: How in the world is the SRT going to survive at $49,000 (after the initial run due to launch excitement). The GT500 has a far better pedigree and performance numbers not to mention 500 horsepower! I am thinking of waiting another month for this retched economy and gas situation to allow one to finally get a GT500 at or below MSRP and save a bundle over a 500 horsepower Chally. THOUGHTS?
After considering an SRT and then the HXC Cuda and now a Speedfactory Chally, it dawned on me that all I am really looking for is the biggest version, (my wallet will allow) of a current muscle car. Thus I went looking at the GT500 today. After only two calls I was able to find a dealer in Plano Texas willing to sell a white with blue stripes GT500 for $49,800+TTL.
This surprise left me thinking: How in the world is the SRT going to survive at $49,000 (after the initial run due to launch excitement). The GT500 has a far better pedigree and performance numbers not to mention 500 horsepower! I am thinking of waiting another month for this retched economy and gas situation to allow one to finally get a GT500 at or below MSRP and save a bundle over a 500 horsepower Chally. THOUGHTS?
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RE: What Gas and the Economy has done to the GT500
ORIGINAL: jvmax
Lets see, roughly 20,000 gt500 built. Only 6400 SRT-8's for 08. And another roughly 4,000 for 09. The SRT-8 is going to be a lot more of a rare car. And dont forget that the GT500 was built by ford svt, not shelbyhe just has his name on the car.
Lets see, roughly 20,000 gt500 built. Only 6400 SRT-8's for 08. And another roughly 4,000 for 09. The SRT-8 is going to be a lot more of a rare car. And dont forget that the GT500 was built by ford svt, not shelbyhe just has his name on the car.
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hi
gotta say something about this !
i have the 500 and am still waiting for my 08 orange(stuck in a train yard in cleveland !!!!)
i also have a saleen parnelli jones and a saleen extreme, just to mention a few.
i love the looks of the 500, but its a pig. my saleens out run it and run rings around it. it handles like garbage, sits way to high, loose suspension, the clutch is a joke, its exhaust sucks, and the fit and finish suck, and unless you do some performance mods, it will be a major disappointment to you
before my mods, she was 428 at the rear wheels(now dyno 615 rwhp).
the only benefit is that it has the looks and appeal and the day that old guy dies, anything that has shelby on it will be collectible(if i live that longlol)
can't compare it to the challenger yet(still waiting), but from what i've heard a few mods will make the challenger a force to be reckoned with(especially next years manual trans)
just my opinions
sam
#8h289474 (still freakin waiting)
and psthe chassis on the stang is new since 05 "
gotta say something about this !
i have the 500 and am still waiting for my 08 orange(stuck in a train yard in cleveland !!!!)
i also have a saleen parnelli jones and a saleen extreme, just to mention a few.
i love the looks of the 500, but its a pig. my saleens out run it and run rings around it. it handles like garbage, sits way to high, loose suspension, the clutch is a joke, its exhaust sucks, and the fit and finish suck, and unless you do some performance mods, it will be a major disappointment to you
before my mods, she was 428 at the rear wheels(now dyno 615 rwhp).
the only benefit is that it has the looks and appeal and the day that old guy dies, anything that has shelby on it will be collectible(if i live that longlol)
can't compare it to the challenger yet(still waiting), but from what i've heard a few mods will make the challenger a force to be reckoned with(especially next years manual trans)
just my opinions
sam
#8h289474 (still freakin waiting)
and psthe chassis on the stang is new since 05 "
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ORIGINAL: DiamDave
Wow, how much over MSRP was that model? Maintenance much be killing you.....lol.
Dave
Wow, how much over MSRP was that model? Maintenance much be killing you.....lol.
Dave
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ORIGINAL: my challenger
With a little TLC, maintance is low, and you can get many years of enjoyment...hehe
ORIGINAL: DiamDave
Wow, how much over MSRP was that model? Maintenance much be killing you.....lol.
Dave
Wow, how much over MSRP was that model? Maintenance much be killing you.....lol.
Dave
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Umhhh....why are you wasting time w/ computer forums and cars?!?!?!
Very nice, My Challenger......
As for the question of the GT500, my reasoning is quite simple, I'm a Mopar guy. Even if it apples to apples, the blue oval or bow tie are better on paper, they won't be Mopars!
I've owned a German vehicle manufactured in York, PA, I've owned a Japanese car assembled in Indiana, another Japanese car assembled in Indiana, a two Japanese cars manufactured in Japan of all places, a German car manufactured in Mexico, and one American car manufactured in Illinois (Horizon)......where I am going with this?
Oh yeah, while I've only owned one Chrysler product, I will own one more. I've finally gotten to the point in my life, where this is practical. I sure wouldn't blow it on a Ford. No knock...but my dad raced Mopars in the 60's early 70's and that's what I'll be driving....
Very nice, My Challenger......
As for the question of the GT500, my reasoning is quite simple, I'm a Mopar guy. Even if it apples to apples, the blue oval or bow tie are better on paper, they won't be Mopars!
I've owned a German vehicle manufactured in York, PA, I've owned a Japanese car assembled in Indiana, another Japanese car assembled in Indiana, a two Japanese cars manufactured in Japan of all places, a German car manufactured in Mexico, and one American car manufactured in Illinois (Horizon)......where I am going with this?
Oh yeah, while I've only owned one Chrysler product, I will own one more. I've finally gotten to the point in my life, where this is practical. I sure wouldn't blow it on a Ford. No knock...but my dad raced Mopars in the 60's early 70's and that's what I'll be driving....
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