DGI Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Tossing around some (alot) ideas on my next car purchase and I've always admired the 2007 Shelby GT. Looking for something that will be driven often. My logic behind pursuing this car, over a standard S197 is that I would probably not modify a rarer car, thus saving alot of time and making my wife happy... But I would want to drive the car and as I put about 20K miles a year on my cars, it would rack up the miles quite a bit. Just wondering if any others here daily drive their SGTs? Whos got the highest miles?! I'm still thinking about it but it seems that one of these are in my top 3 right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlk1744 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 117k on mine. Drive it to work (75 miles each way) 2-3 times a week. Runs as well as the day I bought it in Nov 07. Gets 26+ mpg on the freeway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JASPONY Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 129k, only about 8k this past year but daily driver up until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Tossing around some (alot) ideas on my next car purchase and I've always admired the 2007 Shelby GT. Looking for something that will be driven often. My logic behind pursuing this car, over a standard S197 is that I would probably not modify a rarer car, thus saving alot of time and making my wife happy... But I would want to drive the car and as I put about 20K miles a year on my cars, it would rack up the miles quite a bit. Just wondering if any others here daily drive their SGTs? Whos got the highest miles?! I'm still thinking about it but it seems that one of these are in my top 3 right now Where are you located? I would hope you wouldn't think about driving it in the snow if you live in the North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Where are you located? I would hope you wouldn't think about driving it in the snow if you live in the North. Wicked's wife drives hers in the NJ snow.....always has...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledfoot73 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Drove my 08 daily and had 102k miles on it. Driving it daily made me appreciate it even more. Do it, have a good feeling you wont regret a single mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revan Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 My SGT is my daily (GT500 is mostly a track car now). Mine is one of the few autos but it still rocks as a daily driver. Fair warning - you may still find yourself doing some modding. There are some things that Shelby didn't touch when building these cars and so can benefit from improvement just like any other S197. First thing I did was lower control arms and relocation brackets, 1 piece driveshaft, and watts link. Car was good before, but SO much better after. Can't go wrong either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY HILL 14998 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Drive my gt-h all year long in Chicago for 9 years. I totally love it. Still get compliments at 20 degrees with salt sprayed down the side. (I do wash it once a week...even during snow storms). Carroll said they are built to be driven! Also, the Shelby GT is probably the least expensive Shelby, so can always get another one ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19again Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 6 hours ago, case12 said: Drive my gt-h all year long in Chicago for 9 years. I totally love it. Still get compliments at 20 degrees with salt sprayed down the side. (I do wash it once a week...even during snow storms). Carroll said they are built to be driven! Also, the Shelby GT is probably the least expensive Shelby, so can always get another one ..... Casey great to see your still around. We missed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY HILL 14998 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thanks. I had given my Shelby to my son in NJ. He enjoyed it a few years and now given it back. I am glad to be back on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hunsberger Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 My Shelby GT is a daily driver. Approximately 70 miles round trip on the interstate per day. I get about 22 mpg’s. I have a problem with keeping my foot out gas!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT1035 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Mine is not a daily driver... It has only 15k miles. The streets here are much bumpy and we have a big security problem, so I use the car to fun myself on motorways, but I enjoy each meter. Here in my country we have only two Shelby GT, so it's even more exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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