Something I wanted to say in the last post:

The Mustangs have always been the "underdog" in the mags eyes. They still outsell the others. They have something special about them that their owners love. I could buy a Corvette right now and get that "great handling" and power, but, I don't care. I want another Mustang, regardless of its SRA or 3900# weight.

 

One thing that keeps ringing in my head when I read these articles. With the prices people are paying for this car, they should've just put an aluminum block in this car and saved the weight. People have been picking picking picking on the extra 550lbs. The engine is larger and it has a blower on it. It's going to be HEAVIER. I'm sure with the extra $20,000 people are JOYFULLY paying , we could've worked in an aluminum block in this thing to save 2 or 3 hundred pounds.

 

Oh, and one more thing. 13 second car!?? He obviously doesn't realize this is a DEEP 12 second car unless his test car has the bad air filter.

 

I've often thought that too. Since this car is already costing as much as more exotic performance cars that DO have aluminum engines, Ford should have just built it that way to begin with, and pocketed a bit more money for themselves...rather than give it to the greedy stealerships.

Dealers would have been hard pressed to add $15 or $20K to a $55K GT500. I doubt even the most ardent collectors would pay $80K for one.

I'm beginning to think now that the price WILL NOT go down for these cars - at least not ANYTIME soon...and that even if they do - those who have been patiently waiting will come out in droves, thereby driving a whole new bidding war for whatever's left.

 

If they are so concerned and scared then they should take time to get to know the car, evaluate their driving skills, and know what their limitations are and at which speeds.

I can just about guarantee that the car is a lot more responsive than many of its drivers. One has to come to terms with one's abilities and not wander off too far beyond that point.

 

Right on! 1 BULLIT, I'm sure the limitations of most owners driving skills are far greater than the limitations of the vehicle! I don't care how well a car is set up! if one doesn't work to achieve the driving skills needed for that particular vehicle you will get bit!! I don't care how well a car is known for handing it still comes down to the driver! to unlock its potential! I had a Porsche TC, praised for its handing! but if your driving skills were not up to task it could turn into a Coffin in an instant!!

 

Most of the Popular Magazine Reviewers (some i have met personally and acquired a synopsis exclusive of the print one) set the ET at 12.2 up thru 12.4 at trap speeds near 120 mph.

 

Interesting Point. It may happen, albeit not to the level of the Initial Dealer ADMs. The Following Market shall not tolerate tht high ADMs as the Preceeding Market.

 

This needed to be said. Maturity is One's best asset in staying safe while using a Performance Machine. Like any piece of equipment, a User/Operator must develop skills necesary to employ the machinery to it's task.

I for one, have had the sense to seek professional assistance with mine and plan to take a Road Course School next summer. The SVT Clubs here sponsor them and it is to my best interest to avail of the opportunity;- while learning to grow a better driving experiance from the SVT machine.

I have taken a lot of criticism from local Enthuiasts regarding this assertion, but they do not drive GT500s / Vipers, etc. and may not be too concerned about their safety.

I also drive the initial break in miles on our Performance SVT and Roush machines at my Shop. In Professional Business, the higher skill, is also required and expected.

 

A Neighbour of mine acquired a Porsche Carerra (sp) GT and within days had crashed it. His self assessment? He conceded he did not know how to handle the car.

Case towards the Driver Mod.