c5er Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 So I am in the market for a 2011 or 2012 Shelby convertible. The shelby is awesome, however the GT 5.0 is doing extremly well performance wise. The question is in a stock configuration, what will work better when the road goes curvey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 If the 5.0 is also a convertible, I'd like to think that the Shelby would out-handle it. I don't think you can get a 5.0 convertible with the track package, otherwise I would think that combo would win. Tires also have a great deal to do with the comparison. Stock 5.0s come with Pirelli P-zeros which are not the grippiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 So I am in the market for a 2011 or 2012 Shelby convertible. The shelby is awesome, however the GT 5.0 is doing extremly well performance wise. The question is in a stock configuration, what will work better when the road goes curvey? Traded my 2012 5.0 in on my 2012 Shelby SVTPP. Both were bone stock and both are both great cars. However, I like the Shelby better in all categories of handling. As long as the tires are warm, the car sticks to the road like glue in the corners. When it comes to raw power, you cannot beat the Shelby. Unless you want an automatic transmission, go with GT500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 The GT500 has more power but will cost you more, I have nothing bad to say about my GT500, if your a car guy and you don't mind the price take the GT500 I think you will be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Lights Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I was in the same boat, looked at 2013 GT vs used GT500 - chose the GT500 (though coupe) because of the stock power, sound, and "Shelby-factor" of the GT500 where it's not just another Mustang. When I told my wife that I'd like the Mustang (or the other cars at which we were looking) but may want to get out of it in a few years as typical for me, versus the GT500 where I'd want to keep it and never get rid of it, it sealed the deal for both of us and happily got the GT500 - and absolutely 0 regrets after nearly a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S. Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Both cars are fantastic, and I don't think you could go wrong. I always wanted the Shelby, but the cost was steering me towards a loaded 5.0. Look around. There are several great deals on new 2012 GT500s which make the prices similar. When the price is so close, there's no question which you should buy. Get a Shelby, you won't regret it! Mine is great when the road goes curvy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpman Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 No brainer to me...Go with the GT500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I will not comment cause I did the same as most. Went from a 2011 5.0 to the Shelby and love it. Everyone has had all the same comments and thoughts as I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I will not comment cause I did the same as most. Went from a 2011 5.0 to the Shelby and love it. Everyone has had all the same comments and thoughts as I. I did the same thing and have NEVER looked back. Love my Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy09 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 i will say the shelby also. i was looking at a new 5.0l when i bought my shelby. ive never looked back. that said, there are a lot of local guys here putting a single 8psi turbo on the 5.0 and its really waking these cars up for not much coin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUIKSVT Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I'd take the shelby, only if it shifts 1-2 properly. As previously mentioned the bang for the buck is there with the 5.0 for sure. Some good deals out there on some low mileage shelby's right now as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmungiel Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Go for the Shelby. It has the wow factor. Lots of mustang out there. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2dog Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I had the same decision to make, glad I decided on my '11 Shelby - Love it!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTPirate Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Go with the Shelby. I have an 11 Shelby that has over 30k miles on it already. I take it to the road course all the time. Lots of fun with it. Have no problem with the turns. Mine is still bone stock too. No mods yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Tough decision, if it was Coupe I would say Boss all the way, but being a Vert I think you have to drive both. I would probably go Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I went from a modded 2011 GT to my 2012 Shelby and never looked back from day 1. The 5.0 is a refined driver, as were the GT 500 is more muscle car. If you can get the GT500 you won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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