Originally Posted by Skyking

I just wanted to add a few thoughts. For those that remember the 1960's Shelby cars, they had the same "issues" but no one seemed to be concerned about it because they wanted the Shelby modified car. If you look at any original (not over-restored) '60s Shelby, you will find ill-fitting fiberglass panels - non functional scoops etc. Back then, those were considered expensive Mustangs and everyone was crazy about them - even with all there cosmetic flaws. I have had the pleasure of own a few of those old cars and still have a couple of them and I can assure you that they have the same kind of issues. I keep hearing people complain about the '07 hood pins. Sometime check out an original 1967 Shelby - they are exactly the same and I can't ever remember anyone complaining about them - ITS A SHELBY... My first new car ever was a 2007 GT/CS (great car) but not a Shelby modified car. In stock form, they are like driving two completely different cars. My SGT is, hands down, the best running / driving car I have ever driven. Yes, you can do the mods for less on a GT or GT/CS, but compare if you will, the current difference in value between a 1968 GT/CS and I 1968 GT-350. The point is that the Shelby name and serial numbers have a huge advantage - especally as time goes by. Why did I not choose the GT-500? Again, a GREAT performance car, but it doesn't have the direct Shelby involvement or serial number that will make it as desirable down the road. Also, as I was evaluating my decision, I just couldn't understand why the SVT car had the tiny stock GT pipes, no side scoops, no "roll bar", not lowered and the fact many more are being built. Now don't get me wrong, this is a GREAT performance car in it's own right, but if you want an authentic "hands on" Shelby modified car with it's special I.D. then you want an SGT (with its little "issues"- although mine doesn't seem to have any). Again if you want a "perfect" production type car, the SVT - GT/CS - or GT is the car for you (great cars - all of them) If you need 500+ HP and a 6-speed, the SVT is your car (and a great choice) Just some thoughts from an old guy that remembers how things were done at Shelby back then.