crispy23c Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Would you guys & gals buy a GT-350 for $38,500 if: It has a blown 4.6...around 395 hp 6 spd w/ auto option , GT350 stripes Shelby-GT body & Std equipment $38,500 Yes-s-s-s (say it like the snakes that you are)......or no? Probably white w/blue stripes, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150man Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 I voted no with a caveat- that I could get a GT 500 at MSRP. Plus, I like verts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted September 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 I voted no with a caveat- that I could get a GT 500 at MSRP. Plus, I like verts. Understood. I need a 'vert, too. There's no reason that can't happen, too. I have the same burning issue going on in my head. I will wait & see as the '500s ain't MSRP anytime soon and this car will (hopefully) be orderable at the time the Shelby-GT order banks open. So, no 'vert, no buy for me, but I got time. Time for the '500 to get to MSRP...or...or...or.or..orrrr..... :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john351 Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Understood. I need a 'vert, too. There's no reason that can't happen, too. I have the same burning issue going on in my head. I will wait & see as the '500s ain't MSRP anytime soon and this car will (hopefully) be orderable at the time the Shelby-GT order banks open. So, no 'vert, no buy for me, but I got time. Time for the '500 to get to MSRP...or...or...or.or..orrrr..... :wacko: I voted no because it's simply too costly versus the GT500 and some other cars too! Again at 41,500K the gt500 has completely different, 2 cam, big bore motor, more revisions to the body work, Brembo brakes (those suckers are expensive!), etc. Do I like the idea of a "small block" for lighter weight and weight distribution, and overall better handling - Yes! In fact, I'd prefer that! But ... value? no. Maybe I'll wait for a boss 302. A regular GT also is 16K cheaper than your theoretical 38K GT350 - can do a hell of a lot of hopping up for 16K. (2006 GT premiums are a dime a dozen around here for 22K) They have real close 0-60 times even when compared to a GT500. The brand new twin turbo BMW coupe (I know its not that same thing as a muscle car) w/300hp and 300ftlbs goes for 41K nicely equiped. Vettes for 44K, lots of options out there! And... I'm a Shelby nut too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I voted no because it's simply too costly versus the GT500 and some other cars too! Again at 41,500K the gt500 has completely different, 2 cam, big bore motor, more revisions to the body work, Brembo brakes (those suckers are expensive!), etc. Do I like the idea of a "small block" for lighter weight and weight distribution, and overall better handling - Yes! In fact, I'd prefer that! But ... value? no. Maybe I'll wait for a boss 302. A regular GT also is 16K cheaper than your theoretical 38K GT350 - can do a hell of a lot of hopping up for 16K. (2006 GT premiums are a dime a dozen around here for 22K) They have real close 0-60 times even when compared to a GT500. The brand new twin turbo BMW coupe (I know its not that same thing as a muscle car) w/300hp and 300ftlbs goes for 41K nicely equiped. Vettes for 44K, lots of options out there! And... I'm a Shelby nut too! Ford and Shelby have to watch that they don't price themselves out of the market, and to make sure that they keep the Mustang where it should be. If you lose the "bang for your buck" factor then all you have is a Chevy......heheheheh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 I voted No simply because I have a GT500 on order. It sounds like a great car that I know many will enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I voted No simply because I have a GT500 on order. It sounds like a great car that I know many will enjoy. When more GT500's are out there we will get a more real world look as to there value, and if they will stand the test of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Allllright...me? Look: I would pay $46k for a 400+- HP GT350 Convertible, 500 lbs lighter than the GT500. Deal? Do we have a deal? Bueller......anyone..Bueller????? Think I have finally lost my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I voted "no" -- too pricey for 395HP. For 38K it needs to be 450 min. The Shelby GT styling is nice, but give me power, handling and lightweight at a great price -- if that means it has to look like a V6 with no back seat and comes only in white, that's fine -- paint and trim items are relatively cheap -- I just want to pay for the real goods and at productions prices, not aftermarket re-spin cost ;-) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 In a very few years Chevy, Pontiac and Dodge will be producing pony cars again starting at 400-425HP without a blower. For a big name such as the Shelby 350 they really should be looking at the newer 5.0 liter engine which has a base output of 400 HP, thus leaving room to build even more HP by adding a blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 In a very few years Chevy, Pontiac and Dodge will be producing pony cars again starting at 400-425HP without a blower. For a big name such as the Shelby 350 they really should be looking at the newer 5.0 liter engine which has a base output of 400 HP, thus leaving room to build even more HP by adding a blower. Good point, even SA's CS6 is 350HP! Yeah, I'd want a GT350 to be sort of Shelby's version of the Boss -- a road car, NA, light, unpretentious (no nav system and DVD BS, no sub [good CD/AM/FM stereo is fine]). A blower [follow-on] option to take it from 425NA to 600crank is fine, but an NA base is my thing. Ford desparately needs a serious NA motor to bring to the upcoming gun fight -- I suspect that's why the details on the H/Boss are so thin. But even on a modular NA base, if Ford can bring itself to invest in a usefull intake, there's no reason why the old 4.6 Cobra heads and the right intake can't make a solid 425-HP or more .. Ok, and please give us the forged goodies and Manleys from the Cobra too so it's a base we can 'work' with ;-) Put Carrol's name on it if you want (<sigh> -- ADM city here we come!), but I'd be fine with if you call it an F100 -Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted December 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 When it comes down to it, I don't need any name either, but if oyu are going to use GT350, make it right. You are absolutely right re: forged internals. That's a place any mfr should not skimp. And, in retrospect, you are right--this car needs 425 HP (at least) to stay in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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