Bruce2009KR Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Enabler that I am, I gave a close friend a ride in my '09 modified KR and rekindled his spirit for another hot car--specifically a GT500! He's owned some bad boys back in the early '70's so he's no stranger to power. He's in his 60's and doesn't plan on drag racing any; Mainly just enjoying all our Shelby's offer: class, comfort, power! Today we test drove three: 2009 Vert (had a VMP Gen 1 and dealer couldn't say what else); 2012 Vert w 44k miles but clean as a pin, one owner (sweet ride); and 2009 all stock coupe w just 14k miles (had lousy old Goodyear stock tires) I'm not as familiar with the 2011-12 GT500's so appreciate any tips/suggestions/advice. If I recall, these have aluminum blocks with sleeves?? Is that now widely accepted or would you think these are something to steer clear of and stay with an all steel block of '07-09?? I guess I'm asking for your opinions on best years WITHOUT going up to a 2013 or later as budget is a concern here. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I have a friend who had a 2012 and traded it in for a 2014, it took him almost a year to admit he liked his 2012 better. He gave a lot of reasons but I think in the end it seemed to be every day driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Snake Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I own a 2011 and I have absolutely nothing bad to say about the engine. Or anything else about the car to be honest. I LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub2k Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 My 2012 has been Super Snaked with a 3.6 Kenne Bell. I added a Griggs suspension, and track day wheels and enjoy it! I have had no problems with the 5.4 engine - although I did obtain a follow on tune after the Super Snake package. The 5.4 engine in the 2011-12 has a spray on high tech cylinder liner in the aluminum block. The 5.8 requires sleeves as I understand it because the block has been bored and stroked from 5.4 to 5.8. I believe I read that Ford applied a high tech spray into the cylinder sleeves on the 2013-2014 also. The 5.8 is an awesome engine; it makes comparable HP with a smaller supercharger and lower boost as the 5.4 I know folks with both engines and they are great. If you are not seeking maximum HP, a well maintained 5.4 should last forever. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueByU Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 I have a 2011 GT500 with a Glass Roof and love it. closes thing to a convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Silva Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Nothing wrong with any of the years really. I love my 07, but I would love to go to the aluminum block at some point to shed some weight. As far as the body style goes, I am partial to the 07 - 09. 2010 and up are starting to grown on me, and they have nicer interiors and seats. I'm looking for a set of newer Shelby seats to swap into mine. You friend really can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbygt350s Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 I have a friend is selling his 2013 black gt500 low miles will post soon he bought a ruby red 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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