View Poll Results: Which option would you choose?
GT with 15,000 in upgrades (read first post)
15
23.81%
GT500 with minimum upgrades for ~600 RWHP
48
76.19%
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Debate thread - Built GT or GT500
#21
If I'm not sold on a styling changing within a year of the change, I will never be. I can only hope for something different in the next 3 years to improve upon it.
#22
I'm in a similar situation. down the road to I build my motor and fuel system or do part out my GT and sell my GT for a GT500 when I want more power. I'm leaning towards keeping just the blower on the GT and not building it, then at some point when my second job starts to make money get the GT500 and sell the GT.
seems to make more sense to me to get the GT500 instead of building the GT but we'll see.
seems to make more sense to me to get the GT500 instead of building the GT but we'll see.
#23
I would almost "GIVE" someone my 2011 GT just so that I dont have to drive the piece of junk any more.
Then someone else can worry about replacing the completely useless transmission for something that WORKS.
I have had the car for a week and I cant wait to get rid of it.
Just got back from the dealer and told them I want my old car back because this one is undriveable.
They get one chance to fix it, or it is gone.
Then someone else can worry about replacing the completely useless transmission for something that WORKS.
I have had the car for a week and I cant wait to get rid of it.
Just got back from the dealer and told them I want my old car back because this one is undriveable.
They get one chance to fix it, or it is gone.
I would build a GT man, its alot more unique then buying a GT500....
#24
UGH!!!!! I'm still bent in this question!!!
Here is what I'm worried about.
every thread I read about the GT500 says it will not handle like a built GT in the corners due to the excess weight of the 5.4L iron block, heavier brakes, etc... I really love to carve corners on the back roads which was why I was leaning towards the GT build. BUT! I really love the idea of having OEM forged internals I could get CRAZY with on the power. What to do....what to do....
BTW, the job is working out very well.
I've invested in some parts for the GT, but I haven't reached a point of no return. I bought new wheels (not yet installed) but would easily go on a GT500. I did install improved suspension components, but I could return it to stock easily and sell the parts. I redid the exhaust, but I would also return that to stock. AHHHHH!!! I'm going insane!!!!
Overall, what kind of weight difference are we talking about?
GT500 versus a supercharged GT
Also, another con of the GT500....increased insurance premium and reduced mpg because it will be a daily driver until I buy a beater.
Here is what I'm worried about.
every thread I read about the GT500 says it will not handle like a built GT in the corners due to the excess weight of the 5.4L iron block, heavier brakes, etc... I really love to carve corners on the back roads which was why I was leaning towards the GT build. BUT! I really love the idea of having OEM forged internals I could get CRAZY with on the power. What to do....what to do....
BTW, the job is working out very well.
I've invested in some parts for the GT, but I haven't reached a point of no return. I bought new wheels (not yet installed) but would easily go on a GT500. I did install improved suspension components, but I could return it to stock easily and sell the parts. I redid the exhaust, but I would also return that to stock. AHHHHH!!! I'm going insane!!!!
Overall, what kind of weight difference are we talking about?
GT500 versus a supercharged GT
Also, another con of the GT500....increased insurance premium and reduced mpg because it will be a daily driver until I buy a beater.
Last edited by Unleashedbeast; 09-25-2010 at 12:07 AM.
#25
The GT500 is heavier sure, but you still can make it handle fine in the corners.
That would be with the help from Koni and better (and lowering) springs.
Unless you're gonna race that car, it's not an issue.
What I would do is debadge the car and use different wheels so you could get the sleeper look... WIN/WIN
Oh, and I agree with MGirl.
That would be with the help from Koni and better (and lowering) springs.
Unless you're gonna race that car, it's not an issue.
What I would do is debadge the car and use different wheels so you could get the sleeper look... WIN/WIN
Oh, and I agree with MGirl.
#27
Fwiw... Gt500 all the way
I had an 05 gt built it my way... Supercharger... Body kits custom pieces suspension upgrades you name it.
I sunk over 30k into... I loved it but I wanted more.. So I sold made back most of my money and bought my gt500....however buy it to drive it... Enjoy it.. Don't be dilusional about storing it as some sort of investment... It's resale value will be more in the future but it's still a car that was built to be driven
I had an 05 gt built it my way... Supercharger... Body kits custom pieces suspension upgrades you name it.
I sunk over 30k into... I loved it but I wanted more.. So I sold made back most of my money and bought my gt500....however buy it to drive it... Enjoy it.. Don't be dilusional about storing it as some sort of investment... It's resale value will be more in the future but it's still a car that was built to be driven
#28
PS::: A few $$ in suspension upgrades and better tires than the stock rocks and my car will hug a corner pretty freaking tightly...no suspension or handling concerns at all
good luck no matter what you choose....
good luck no matter what you choose....