alvinlee888 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Guys, Any opinions if you had a choice... Brand New 2007/08 OR maybe 09 GT500 Shelby (S197) or 2010 GT Premium Full Options? The price difference is quite small. I'm hoping also that I would be happy with the decision for many years as I plan to keep it and no plans of selling it but having a good resale value is good too =) Will be paying in cash so dont know if that would help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulPaladin Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 That's not even close in my book. The 07/08 GT500 might have an inferior suspension set up, but that can be addressed via aftermarket if you really care, and the powerplant comparison isn't even in the same league. And the POTENTIAL of the GT500 powerplant is amazing. If you buy the GT, be happy with the 315hp unless you want to part with big bucks. Get the GT500 and if you desire now, or in the future, for anther grand or so you can up your 500hp to 600hp and really have a screamer. **just make sure you get the clutch TSB completed before you buy if it's an 07 or early 08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s code mach Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Guys, Any opinions if you had a choice... Brand New 2007/08 OR maybe 09 GT500 Shelby (S197) or 2010 GT Premium Full Options? The price difference is quite small. I'm hoping also that I would be happy with the decision for many years as I plan to keep it and no plans of selling it but having a good resale value is good too =) Will be paying in cash so dont know if that would help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SHELBYSS Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 That's not even a choice, GT500 all the way, way more fun and looks way better too. Plus you can't beat the SHELBY factor :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s code mach Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I don't see enough difference between the '07-'09 models to make a fuss about, but the 2010 even though there are some cosmetic issues I don't care for is a better car in my opinion. If there isn't much price difference then the '07-09 models you're looking at are over priced I'd say. I just bought a 4000 mile '07 for 32K because in my opinion these are never going to be collector cars and I plan on putting some miles on it so why pay another 10k . but if I was going to buy new it would have been a 2010, thats my two bits anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 GT500 all the way! Especially when the cost of 07 - 09 GT500 compared to a regular 2010 GT Mustang is minimal. If you like the look of the 2010 then bite the bullet and spend the extra for a GT500. But I would take a 07 GT500 over a regular 2010 GT Mustang any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I would choose the GT5 too, just due to the fact there are only approx 10,000 of them not 100,000 like the 10 MGT will. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 07-09 GT500 all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s code mach Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Sorry I missed the question, I thought you were deciding which year of GT500 not between a Shelby GT or a GT500. I agree the GT500 all the way, not only is it more fun but while it will go down in value it will always be a GT500. kind of like no matter how old it is a Stetson is still a Stetson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Saleen215 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Another vote for the GT500. (07-08, or the 09 if you don't mind the satellite box on the trunk.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relopez98 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 GT500, hands down. Make it a vert too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Sorry I missed the question, I thought you were deciding which year of GT500 not between a Shelby GT or a GT500. I agree the GT500 all the way, not only is it more fun but while it will go down in value it will always be a GT500. kind of like no matter how old it is a Stetson is still a Stetson. Not a Shelby GT VS GT500. He is deciding between a GT500 and a REGULAR 2010 GT Mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 GT500. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zporta Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 well i will have 2 go against the others.... sike!!!! GT500! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.s Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 gt500 all the way..no brainer for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradona Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Not even worth a reply. I smell a Troll :eek5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 If you purchase a GT you will miss all the comments like "I didn't know they still made those" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gs2007gt500 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Without a doubt, a GT500! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I just made a similar choice, but my decision was based on building my dream car. My original plan was to get a regular GT and then add aftermarket kits, a blower and possibly a 6060 transmission and maybe even a crate engine. After I did the math, and looked on autotrader, it became clear that I was missing the obvious: get a GT500 and sort out the suspension. Roush has a "427" GT, but that is bhp, not cubic inches, like it used to mean. The GT500's 302 starts at 500bhp (about 440 rwhp) and you can get extra horses almost as easy as sneezing. I just ordered an ST kit from Griggs so the suspension will be sorted. Then I'm putting 305/35R18 R888 all around :-) This issue you will have with a GT500 is the clutch problem. I bought mine used with the TSB done already, but its back in the shop already with leaks. All under warranty, but just be aware. Now, if you are more interested in "streeting" it, then the regular GT might be what you want. None of the GT body kits fit the GT500 because the hood and nose are different. You even have less wheel choices with the GT500 because the front brakes are so big. So if you are into looks, not performance (hey, thats a valid choice), then go with the GT. We have an utterly awesome looking GT at the office, and she sounds way better than my GT500. Pics of the Bunkspeed mustang - some of those are renders using our software. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyDancer Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Guys, Any opinions if you had a choice... Brand New 2007/08 OR maybe 09 GT500 Shelby (S197) or 2010 GT Premium Full Options? The price difference is quite small. I'm hoping also that I would be happy with the decision for many years as I plan to keep it and no plans of selling it but having a good resale value is good too =) Will be paying in cash so dont know if that would help. Thanks DUHHHHHH.......Let me see.....I'd pick the ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Guys, Any opinions if you had a choice... Brand New 2007/08 OR maybe 09 GT500 Shelby (S197) or 2010 GT Premium Full Options? ... Like, you do know what forum this is, right? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlloyDropTop Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I made this mistake the last time. I bought a brand new 2002 GT Vert, but should have bought a used '99 or '01 Cobra. I drove them back to back and the GT felt just as good, but brand new, so I went with it. I could not get past the fact that it wasn't an SVT Cobra the entire time I owned it. I should have been patient and found the right Cobra, but I got impatient and jumped on the new GT. Oh well, maybe if I had the Cobra I wouldn't have been so motivated to get the GT500? Maybe that was the blessing in disguise? Get the GT500 and never look back. It will be a significant car in the history of Stangs, and you will always get to look back some day and either say, "damn I love my Shelby", or say "remember when I had that Shelby". That is good stuff that can't really be beat in the car world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 07` Shelby G.T 500 ,but you are the one that will have to make the decision. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalt87 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 The torque of the 5.4 is awesome. Not saying I would, but if I had it to do all over again I would take a hard look at a used 6 cyl mustang and building the entire car perhaps a twin turbo system? It would take a lot more work and time ( I have already had to extensively modify my rear suspension and gears to make mine handle the way it should have) Just a thought. You can get any thing you want after market for the S197. Just depends on how much you have to spend. I could build a heck of a car for a total of $30-35,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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