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Old 08-17-2010, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Vrinsk
Great guys thanks! I conclude that I do not want to buy the 07-09 GT500. The new 5.0 is the favorite after doing some more research. The 11 GT500 is based on the Ford GT engine from what I can gather, and that it is alu block instead of cast iron. It also has electronic assist steering + some suspension upgrades. BUT way to spendy for me yet. Will probably wait a few years until the Roush, Saleen, Steeda models that are based on the 5.0 are available used. My black stock -06GT will do for now. OR maybe I should immediately buy a used tricked out Roush, Saleen, Steeda based on the 05-09 models.... AAAAHH too many choices!!!
I'd wait a few years, buy an '11 GT500, mod the sh*t out of it and call it a day.
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Old 08-17-2010, 02:26 PM
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Just out of personal experience I would avoid anything that is the first year of a major change (like the new 5.0). They almost always tend to be the ones with the most problems.
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Old 08-28-2010, 11:04 AM
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Did you buy your 06-GT new?
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Old 09-04-2010, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by S281 E
Did you buy your 06-GT new?
U bet, I ordered it the way I wanted it from the factory!
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Old 09-20-2010, 11:01 PM
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stock 5.0 is fantastic handling car and the 5.0 lends itself to a killer mod motor due to amazing heads that love to rev

older gt500s had cast iron blocks 2010 they moved to alum block
they are based on ford lightning motors the ford gt motor is very different then the gt500 motor if i remember correctly

if you want a drag car get a low mile gt500 throw lots more fuel and boost and get some good wide tires and work on driver mod
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I agree with everyone saying to wait a year on the 5.0 and 11 gt500. I am pretty sure the 2012s will be more refined.
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