Ford GT
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RE: Ford GT
I dont its just the internet. Just stupid coments really get at me. lol. Anyway bad thing is I gota 3800....yea...
yea yea before everyone starts I got it for 1.Insurance (yep young guy) 2. GAS 3. Itsa hell ofa nice car 4. Quick little V6 witha T-5
yea yea before everyone starts I got it for 1.Insurance (yep young guy) 2. GAS 3. Itsa hell ofa nice car 4. Quick little V6 witha T-5
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Welcome to the boards. The bottom line is that you DID start this thread to start an argument, don't lie. The Ford GT may not be worth it to you since its only a little bit faster (in every way). However, the GT was made as a limited run production car whereas the z06 is readily available. The GT will keep going up in value and the vette will keep going down. Now don't take me wrong, I would take a Z06 anyday, and I believe it is a great car for the money. I mean that thing also has unlimited potential. They are both nice cars and were intended for different purposes and aren't even in the same class. Lets leave it at that.
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RE: Ford GT
Ford did a good job on the GT they gave it a strong engine with a lot of potential, good suspension, an exotic look, and a killer sound. I have only seen one GT in person EVER. Though I have seen atleast ten of the new vettes..three of them I know were Z06 not the C6. Im still pissed off at Ford because they ruined the GT500. THAT car was supposed to compete with the vette and they slaughtered it. Sure give it 500hp..which some of them dont even make that, with horrible suspension and weight. It looks nice but it doesnt have the performance. They should of made it so the 1/4 times beat the C6 and atleast kept up with the Z06. I dont know what Ford was thinking when they made it, I think they ruined the GT500 name.
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ORIGINAL: C6 VETTE
Yeah, if everyone lives in Kansas. If you live in the northwest or any area with a mountanous terrain it's a nice feel and a rush taking tight turnsat high speeds that you would'nt feel safe in cars equipped with a average suspention. Remember there is more than acceleration that ppl look for when purchasing a sports car.
ORIGINAL: Clif Brohn
You also have ot consider that 90% of racing done by the consumer is in a straight line. There is no denying this, streetfire.net wouldnt exist if people didnt have cars, cameras, grudges and a couple miles of straight road or a local cruise spot.
ORIGINAL: C6 VETTE
Look at the Mustang, Yes it is also a bang for the buck when you consider a M3 ($55K), Porsche Boxter ($55K) allthough these two cars would handle better than a Mustang GT, the acceleration difference is marginal.
Look at the Mustang, Yes it is also a bang for the buck when you consider a M3 ($55K), Porsche Boxter ($55K) allthough these two cars would handle better than a Mustang GT, the acceleration difference is marginal.
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ORIGINAL: s3cret_stang
Ford did a good job on the GT they gave it a strong engine with a lot of potential, good suspension, an exotic look, and a killer sound. I have only seen one GT in person EVER. Though I have seen atleast ten of the new vettes..three of them I know were Z06 not the C6. Im still pissed off at Ford because they ruined the GT500. THAT car was supposed to compete with the vette and they slaughtered it. Sure give it 500hp..which some of them dont even make that, with horrible suspension and weight. It looks nice but it doesnt have the performance. They should of made it so the 1/4 times beat the C6 and atleast kept up with the Z06. I dont know what Ford was thinking when they made it, I think they ruined the GT500 name.
Ford did a good job on the GT they gave it a strong engine with a lot of potential, good suspension, an exotic look, and a killer sound. I have only seen one GT in person EVER. Though I have seen atleast ten of the new vettes..three of them I know were Z06 not the C6. Im still pissed off at Ford because they ruined the GT500. THAT car was supposed to compete with the vette and they slaughtered it. Sure give it 500hp..which some of them dont even make that, with horrible suspension and weight. It looks nice but it doesnt have the performance. They should of made it so the 1/4 times beat the C6 and atleast kept up with the Z06. I dont know what Ford was thinking when they made it, I think they ruined the GT500 name.
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RE: Ford GT
ORIGINAL: Fryguy22
bottom line is that the GT500 is the fastest production mustang ever.... not too bad. I would personally take an 04 cobra instead, but thats just because I love the new edge styling.
ORIGINAL: s3cret_stang
Ford did a good job on the GT they gave it a strong engine with a lot of potential, good suspension, an exotic look, and a killer sound. I have only seen one GT in person EVER. Though I have seen atleast ten of the new vettes..three of them I know were Z06 not the C6. Im still pissed off at Ford because they ruined the GT500. THAT car was supposed to compete with the vette and they slaughtered it. Sure give it 500hp..which some of them dont even make that, with horrible suspension and weight. It looks nice but it doesnt have the performance. They should of made it so the 1/4 times beat the C6 and atleast kept up with the Z06. I dont know what Ford was thinking when they made it, I think they ruined the GT500 name.
Ford did a good job on the GT they gave it a strong engine with a lot of potential, good suspension, an exotic look, and a killer sound. I have only seen one GT in person EVER. Though I have seen atleast ten of the new vettes..three of them I know were Z06 not the C6. Im still pissed off at Ford because they ruined the GT500. THAT car was supposed to compete with the vette and they slaughtered it. Sure give it 500hp..which some of them dont even make that, with horrible suspension and weight. It looks nice but it doesnt have the performance. They should of made it so the 1/4 times beat the C6 and atleast kept up with the Z06. I dont know what Ford was thinking when they made it, I think they ruined the GT500 name.
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RE: Ford GT
Why not ask why the 2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti cost what it did. Hell, it's only a 12.8 quarter mile car. Or the 2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello F1. That hunk of junk only pulls a 12.6 in the quarter. The 2005 Porsche 911 GT2 does an 11.7 quarter, but a Z06 should be able to equal or better that. Why pay more than $70k for any of those cars? Why the huge price tag?
If the original poster can not answer the above questions, then there is no way he could understand why the Ford GT cost $150,000. My guess is that he's never even heard of the cars I've listed and has no clue as to what an exotic is.
If the original poster can not answer the above questions, then there is no way he could understand why the Ford GT cost $150,000. My guess is that he's never even heard of the cars I've listed and has no clue as to what an exotic is.
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RE: Ford GT
ORIGINAL: s3cret_stang
Thats great it still loses to a C6 which is 100hp less than it. No, Ford messed up, take off 500 pounds and it would be decent. Though I have heard they purposely did that so the GT owners wouldnt be like...WTF I PAID 150,000 for this!! And they actually come..detuned from the factory...anyone else hear that?
ORIGINAL: Fryguy22
bottom line is that the GT500 is the fastest production mustang ever.... not too bad. I would personally take an 04 cobra instead, but thats just because I love the new edge styling.
ORIGINAL: s3cret_stang
Ford did a good job on the GT they gave it a strong engine with a lot of potential, good suspension, an exotic look, and a killer sound. I have only seen one GT in person EVER. Though I have seen atleast ten of the new vettes..three of them I know were Z06 not the C6. Im still pissed off at Ford because they ruined the GT500. THAT car was supposed to compete with the vette and they slaughtered it. Sure give it 500hp..which some of them dont even make that, with horrible suspension and weight. It looks nice but it doesnt have the performance. They should of made it so the 1/4 times beat the C6 and atleast kept up with the Z06. I dont know what Ford was thinking when they made it, I think they ruined the GT500 name.
Ford did a good job on the GT they gave it a strong engine with a lot of potential, good suspension, an exotic look, and a killer sound. I have only seen one GT in person EVER. Though I have seen atleast ten of the new vettes..three of them I know were Z06 not the C6. Im still pissed off at Ford because they ruined the GT500. THAT car was supposed to compete with the vette and they slaughtered it. Sure give it 500hp..which some of them dont even make that, with horrible suspension and weight. It looks nice but it doesnt have the performance. They should of made it so the 1/4 times beat the C6 and atleast kept up with the Z06. I dont know what Ford was thinking when they made it, I think they ruined the GT500 name.
They produced a Mustang that runs with a C6 in the straights that is priced about four large less than a base C6and IMO that's all you could ask for in a mucsle car. Fords intention was never to compete against a Zo6 with this Shelby. It amazes me how so many Ford fans are bent out of shape with this new GT500. It really is a great car.