ABDULITY Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hey guys. i wanna buy a used gt500 and im confused between a 09 gt500 and a '10,i've found two for sale and their prices are nearly the same,i dont care about the looks in fact i think the 09 looks better but is there like a difference in power? suspension? etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Besides styling. More HP. Better shifter. Suspension. But I'm with you. I like the 09 styling too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007tungstenGT500 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 the difference in power is negligible. it's mostly due to the use of a cold-air intake from the factory on the 2010. in fact, you can pick up the difference with just a tune file. i'd go with what you prefer to look at everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Go for the '09. Easy to bump up the HP and the design is timeless. Of course I'm biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedrx Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I was in the same boat and chose the '09 also, it is really a personal preference. I made updates to shifter, suspension, etc and really enjoy the looks and performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrawkit Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I own a 08 .. Just make sure the 09 clutch/trans problem was solved..... If not ask for a reduced price on the 09 Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABDULITY Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks for replying guys,im gonna give this more thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgoods Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Pick the 07-09, in years to come will be the better style. Not to bring Camaros on this sight, but I still remember when they made the change from the 69 to 70 . The rest is history Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletPROZ Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 get the 07-09 gt500 if the clutch TSB is done. if not get the 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 07-09 for me too. Don't let the thought of possibly needing to replace the clutch sway your decision. In all likelihood, all models will eventually need a clutch. As mentioned, you could use the possible cost of a clutch to help negotiate a better price. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedrx Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I got the 2009 and Ford updated my clutch (2010 TSB) under powertrain warranty for free. I wouldn't make the decision based on the clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Get the 09. It's a much better looking car. You can easily match the 40 extra hp with a Ford Racing CAI and their tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks for replying guys,im gonna give this more thinking. ABDULITY, I would suggest that you also consider a 2011 w/SVTPP. You'll immediately notice the difference in handling due to 3 major changes. An aluminum 5.4L block that took over 100lbs. off the nose versus the iron block found the 09/10's. EPAS steering new on the 11's which further reduces weight on the nose and provides great feedback to the driver. And lastly, the improved suspension of the SVTPP option new to the 2011 model year. All worth paying a few dollars more for IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgeman6970 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I don't get this whole "clutch concern" anyway. My '09 runs/shifts perfectly. 5k miles, original clutch(although it is the newer flywheel design), and a frpp shift handle. The clutch is heavy, but the tranny shifts better than my '11. Once u get used to the car, its a blast to drive, and the stiff clutch is just there to remind you that you're driving a 500+ hp beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007tungstenGT500 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 ABDULITY, I would suggest that you also consider a 2011 w/SVTPP. You'll immediately notice the difference in handling due to 3 major changes. An aluminum 5.4L block that took over 100lbs. off the nose versus the iron block found the 09/10's. EPAS steering new on the 11's which further reduces weight on the nose and provides great feedback to the driver. And lastly, the improved suspension of the SVTPP option new to the 2011 model year. All worth paying a few dollars more for IMO. personally, i believe the iron block is more durable, but that's just my opinion. i don't see the electronic steering as a benefit either. sounds like more solid state technology to fix when something goes wrong. the suspension is definitely an improvement (OEM for OEM), but adding an aftermarket kit from FRPP or Eibach will solve that. so again, i think it goes back to design preference. interestingly, the 2013-14 has a curb weight that is only 50lbs lighter than the '07-09 (3,920 vs. 3,871). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007tungstenGT500 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I don't get this whole "clutch concern" anyway. My '09 runs/shifts perfectly. 5k miles, original clutch(although it is the newer flywheel design), and a frpp shift handle. The clutch is heavy, but the tranny shifts better than my '11. Once u get used to the car, its a blast to drive, and the stiff clutch is just there to remind you that you're driving a 500+ hp beast! agreed. one of my complaints about the newer 5.0. the clutch is feather-light...as is the shifter, steering, etcetera. could pass for a family, four-door. i had a spec 2+ installed and it has served me well for 3 years and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnf Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Clutch issue should not deter you from buying an 07-09 car. Spec or McCleod both have excellent clutches available for our cars and are built for the HP that the motors put out. Put a McCleod in my 07 about a year ago and couldn't be happier. Got to purchase my own parts and not have Ford dictate to me what they would replace under the TSB, which was nothing as I " had none of the symptoms " associated with the TSB. And was stated earlier, at some point the clutch will need to be replaced anyway. It is a wear and tear item and won't last forever. AS for HP, for 2K or less, you can buy a whole lot of it. Same goes for the suspension. So many refined components available for the 07-09 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 No clutch issues here... Agree with comments above. Buy the car you like. Mods will be soon to follow either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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