Staff Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 In my view, the GT 500 doesn't look quite as good as the Foose. I've never cared for the cheesy stripes on the lower portion of the car's sides. And I dislike the Shelby's clumsy rear-in-the-air, dog-burying-bone stance. If BMW can get its $40,000 cars to sit perfectly atop 18-inch wheels and low-profile tires, why can't Ford? That said, once you're inside, the GT 500 is a terrific big car – even at a paunchy 3,900 pounds. Everything is stiff or firm. The clutch, for example, will make your leg quiver in traffic, and the six-speed manual can be as notchy and challenging as a screwdriver in a bucket of wet cement. READ MORE HERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 In my view, the GT 500 doesn't look quite as good as the Foose. I've never cared for the cheesy stripes on the lower portion of the car's sides. And I dislike the Shelby's clumsy rear-in-the-air, dog-burying-bone stance. If BMW can get its $40,000 cars to sit perfectly atop 18-inch wheels and low-profile tires, why can't Ford? Maybe because the BMW was designed and engineered for THAT purpose? How about we toss 18" wheels on the Mustang and Pony too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 A screwdriver in a bucket of wet cement? Whoever wrote that needs to stick with automatic cars. I haven't owned a manual for years until the shelby, but my 6-speed is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenardo Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Maybe because the BMW was designed and engineered for THAT purpose? How about we toss 18" wheels on the Mustang and Pony too. If Saleen can take a Mustang GT and turn it into an awsome looking Parnelli Jones that sits like a Hi-Po Mustang should then why can't Ford ? The Shelby GT500 sits like like a Mack Truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 If Saleen can take a Mustang GT and turn it into an awsome looking Parnelli Jones that sits like a Hi-Po Mustang should then why can't Ford ? The Shelby GT500 sits like like a Mack Truck. If the GT500 does not float your boat, get a Saleen then. Everyone has a different taste. For me I can't stand the Saleen, but I will not bash it. I just will not buy it. Good luck on your search for a Saleen, I am sure you will find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainbob Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 If Saleen can take a Mustang GT and turn it into an awsome looking Parnelli Jones that sits like a Hi-Po Mustang should then why can't Ford ? The Shelby GT500 sits like like a Mack Truck. Hmmm saleen or Shelby?? Where would you send your car?? Who's the legend and why?? There's your answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 If Saleen can take a Mustang GT and turn it into an awsome looking Parnelli Jones that sits like a Hi-Po Mustang should then why can't Ford ? The Shelby GT500 sits like like a Mack Truck. I love the way the GT500 sits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Give me a Shelby and a budget. BMW's will quiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Its kind of obvious that the author must still be picking his pimples while writing articles for the grade school paper. Need to take the Car and Driver magazines away from that kid before his mind gets warped any further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraegar Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 What's with the article taking a bad left-turn segue into a poorly written advertisement for a car detailing company? Maybe Ruf can help this guy with his literary style. Or better yet, maybe Ruf should apply to replace this guy... driving pre-production GT500's from Dearborn to Dallas, taking them out for a spin... yeah. - Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Ummm...I may be able to clear my schedule for the next couple of weeks.... :hyper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I love the way the GT500 sits. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csx4278 Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I love the way the GT500 sits. Me too,the rake that it has from different front- rear size tires is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Remind me to ignore anything The Dallas Morning News writes in the future. It sound like a Foose ad (with a Griots placement thrown in for atta-boys). Wait, where's Unique Performance? Texas! But, if I were going to buy a non-Ford modded mustang, I think this 427 race-prepped Shelby SuperSnake is the one I'd get from Unique Performance (not the Foose <lol>). 525HP but with the bulletprook Shelby 427FE race-prepped block designed to hold 1,500HP..... "Call for prices" ;-) http://www.uniqueperformance.com/supersnakeGT500E.aspx .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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