Am I the Only who could care less about the Shelby GT.
8/9/06, 10:10 AM
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Am I the Only who could care less about the Shelby GT.
Is it nice? Yes
Is it unique? No (A few bolted on parts, and tune-up that a lot of people already do themselves)
Is it worth it? No.
Is it the end of the line of special models? No
Will they sell them all? yes
Im sure we will still see the Boss, Mach and Bullitt models, but I just find this Shelby GT blahhhh. The color combo sucks. Marketing used unwisely in my opinion.
Is it unique? No (A few bolted on parts, and tune-up that a lot of people already do themselves)
Is it worth it? No.
Is it the end of the line of special models? No
Will they sell them all? yes
Im sure we will still see the Boss, Mach and Bullitt models, but I just find this Shelby GT blahhhh. The color combo sucks. Marketing used unwisely in my opinion.
8/9/06, 10:19 AM
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Ya, I am not that impressed either. It does have some parts that I would like to have in my car (ie: supercharger) but other than that.....it's nothing special, at least not to me.
8/9/06, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by adrenalin
Ya, I am not that impressed either. It does have some parts that I would like to have in my car (ie: supercharger) but other than that.....it's nothing special, at least not to me.
8/9/06, 10:24 AM
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It's nice enough, there's at least some real meat there unlike the fluff-package GT/CS, so it isn't all just cheesy fake air brakes, errr, scoops and tape stripes. But I would have hoped for a bit more. Maybe a higher CR on the motor to get the hp up to 350 hp -- then they could call it the GT 350 for historical reference -- a six speed and GT500 brakes for one. I hope the Fanblades are available as they are a bit closer to what the actual '60s Shelby's had than the way overused Bullitts.
Whether it's worth it depends on the price, which I haven't seen. I could see this package being worth about $2.5K, maybe $3K. My guess is that Ford will try to gouge it out at a $5K tag though, in which case, no.
I suspect this is a stop-gap SE while fanancially-strapped Ford tries to stretch out its ever more meager development dollars for a more substantive SE (Boss, Mach I, Bullitt, maybe some more contemporary reference like an FR500C -- can't live in the past forever).
Will they sell them all? Good chance, but highly dependent on what they charge. There are only so many fools with money, though more than I thought looking at what GT500s seem to be going for. If more than $3k for the package, then I think the market will drop after the initial swell.
Whether it's worth it depends on the price, which I haven't seen. I could see this package being worth about $2.5K, maybe $3K. My guess is that Ford will try to gouge it out at a $5K tag though, in which case, no.
I suspect this is a stop-gap SE while fanancially-strapped Ford tries to stretch out its ever more meager development dollars for a more substantive SE (Boss, Mach I, Bullitt, maybe some more contemporary reference like an FR500C -- can't live in the past forever).
Will they sell them all? Good chance, but highly dependent on what they charge. There are only so many fools with money, though more than I thought looking at what GT500s seem to be going for. If more than $3k for the package, then I think the market will drop after the initial swell.
8/9/06, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by adrenalin
Ya, I am not that impressed either. It does have some parts that I would like to have in my car (ie: supercharger) but other than that.....it's nothing special, at least not to me.
8/9/06, 12:44 PM
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Other than the redneck, backyard looking hood scoop and the spoiler delete, aren't they the same car? 
(oh, and if you can't tell by mu description of the scoop, I'm not too excited about the new "Shelby")
(oh, and if you can't tell by mu description of the scoop, I'm not too excited about the new "Shelby")
8/9/06, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by StangNut
Other than the redneck, backyard looking hood scoop and the spoiler delete, aren't they the same car?
(oh, and if you can't tell by mu description of the scoop, I'm not too excited about the new "Shelby")
(oh, and if you can't tell by mu description of the scoop, I'm not too excited about the new "Shelby")
8/9/06, 01:35 PM
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The GT-H also has the same FRPP CAI, tune, and suspension kits.
Didn't know it used the GT rear bumper.
So it looks like the only differences are: name, color, hood, rear bemper, trans. selection & rear spoiler?
Didn't know it used the GT rear bumper.
So it looks like the only differences are: name, color, hood, rear bemper, trans. selection & rear spoiler?
8/9/06, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1969 Mustang Mach 1
Shoot. is it that bad?
8/9/06, 03:54 PM
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It beats the pants out of Saleen and Roush for a lot less money and a lot better taste. I am willing to bet it will sound real good as well.
8/9/06, 04:19 PM
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It beats the pants out of Saleen and Roush for a lot less money and a lot better taste. I am willing to bet it will sound real good as well.
We have been asking for an affordable car ...well here it is! I hope!
8/9/06, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil_Capri
Excellent point, George. I had not thought of the Shelby GT in that context.
is finally recognized.
8/9/06, 05:48 PM
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Somewhat underwhelmed as well. Let them do whatever they want it's their company/name - I'm sure they'll sell all they can build and then release the "real" GT350 later. hopefully.