Why DIDN'T you buy a GT500?

clg82 · 10-10-2023, 04:50 PM

Just trying to strum up some conversation, I know the interior visibility in our cars isn't the best, but the reason I didn't go with a GT500 is because the interior was like going back in time. And the chassis left a lot to be desired.

AZIROC · 10-10-2023, 04:58 PM

Cause it's a mustang.

Z OH 6 · 10-10-2023, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by clg82

Just trying to strum up some conversation, I know the interior visibility in our cars isn't the best, but the reason I didn't go with a GT500 is because the interior was like going back in time. And the chassis left a lot to be desired.

ADM kept me out, I refuse to pay it. That and Recaro seats that felt like I was being squeezed to death. The interior is boring too but that's normal for all Ford's.

Rapid_blue_zl1_22 · 10-10-2023, 05:06 PM

The ZL1 has better Sound, looks, price, TR6060 6MT, chassis, reliable proven powertrain, and way better interior. Heated and cooled Recaros (it is either or in the GT500) So, pretty much everything.

Mark R · 10-10-2023, 05:22 PM

I already owned my 2018 ZL-1 for a couple of years when the GT500 came out. I have been more than satisfied with my ownership experience and never intend to sell the car.

I go to Cars and Coffee and see GT500s and so many other more expensive cars of all makes and models, and I just don't see the Final Price Out The Door value proposition with most of them, along with the additional maintenance costs on some exotics. I'm glad people buy up all these cars and I can see them.

I know what I got, and I'm very happy with my car. But I have other pursuits and responsibilities pertaining to surviving the upcoming struggle. No place for another car.

JacobC1983 · 10-10-2023, 05:23 PM

Cost. The GT500 is quite a bit more money vs when I bought my ZL1 is 2019

Jus Cruisin · 10-10-2023, 06:14 PM

I had one, just not the last iteration. I've owned 5 Mustangs over the years, the first was a 1969 Mach I (wish I would have kept that one).
The prices of the last gen are coming down to the point they've caught my interest a bit.

65ffr · 10-10-2023, 06:43 PM

No stick.

CalgaryZL1 · 10-10-2023, 06:46 PM

And they are attracted to crowds and light/power poles for some reason?

beaurrr · 10-10-2023, 06:49 PM

While I respect the car, I don't especially trust Fords for reliability.

ZLRob · 10-10-2023, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AZIROC

Cause it's a mustang.

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Originally Posted by beaurrr

While I respect the car, I don't especially trust Fords for reliability.

This right here. **** Ford.

SketchyTone · 10-10-2023, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid_blue_zl1_22

The ZL1 has better Sound, looks, price, TR6060 6MT, chassis, reliable proven powertrain, and way better interior. Heated and cooled Recaros (it is either or in the GT500) So, pretty much everything.

Stock for stock, GT500 definitely has a better sound IMO. That's the only thing it's got on the ZL1 though.

Rock-It Man · 10-10-2023, 07:06 PM

Because Mustangs have sprayed-on steel cylinder lin
ers and consume mass quantities of oil, plus what's more beautiful than a ZL1 Camaro?

Heartbreaker · 10-10-2023, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Z OH 6

ADM kept me out, I refuse to pay it. That and Recaro seats that felt like I was being squeezed to death. The interior is boring too but that's normal for all Ford's.

+1 on ADM

10-10-2023, 04:50 PM	#1
clg82 Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,150	Why DIDN'T you buy a GT500? Just trying to strum up some conversation, I know the interior visibility in our cars isn't the best, but the reason I didn't go with a GT500 is because the interior was like going back in time. And the chassis left a lot to be desired. __________________ 2020 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R\| Mamo Throttle Body V2\| RotoFab Intake\| AWE Touring Catback Exhaust\| TCM Tune\| Tune\| Eibach Pro\| BMR Rear Cradle Lockout\| PPF\| Ceramic\| BCForged HCS21

10-10-2023, 05:06 PM	#4
Rapid_blue_zl1_22 Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Fulshear, TX Posts: 201	The ZL1 has better Sound, looks, price, TR6060 6MT, chassis, reliable proven powertrain, and way better interior. Heated and cooled Recaros (it is either or in the GT500) So, pretty much everything. __________________ 2022 M6 Rapid Blue ZL1 Performance: Kong X-Port OEM blower, 1 7/8" TSP headers (Polydyn coated), Corsa Intake/X-pipe/NPP Exhaust, LT5 95MM TB, DSX FlexFuel sensor, Dedicated Motorsports inline fuel filter, Katech Dual fuel pump, WeaponX Boost freeze chiller, WeaponX center and aux HX, PWR oil cooler, and Elite E-2X catch can. Tuned by Pat G 731 WHP on a Mustang Dyno. Suspension/Brakes: Eibach lowering springs, Vorshlag camber plates, Full SPL rear control arms, DSC Sport suspension controller, Blackwing F/R brake cooling ducts.

10-10-2023, 06:14 PM	#7
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 546	I had one, just not the last iteration. I've owned 5 Mustangs over the years, the first was a 1969 Mach I (wish I would have kept that one). The prices of the last gen are coming down to the point they've caught my interest a bit. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black

10-10-2023, 06:43 PM	#8
65ffr Drives: '18 ram 1500 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: austin tx Posts: 70	No stick. __________________ 2023 ZL1 Radiant Red 6 spd, pdr, carbon fiber hood 1100 10/28/22 2000 12/6/22 3400 12/17/22 TPW 1/9/23 delivered 2/7/23

10-10-2023, 04:58 PM	#2
AZIROC Drives: '86 IROC-Z '18 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 734	Cause it's a mustang.

10-10-2023, 05:22 PM	#5
Mark R Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 948	I already owned my 2018 ZL-1 for a couple of years when the GT500 came out. I have been more than satisfied with my ownership experience and never intend to sell the car. I go to Cars and Coffee and see GT500s and so many other more expensive cars of all makes and models, and I just don't see the Final Price Out The Door value proposition with most of them, along with the additional maintenance costs on some exotics. I'm glad people buy up all these cars and I can see them. I know what I got, and I'm very happy with my car. But I have other pursuits and responsibilities pertaining to surviving the upcoming struggle. No place for another car.

10-10-2023, 05:23 PM	#6
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	Cost. The GT500 is quite a bit more money vs when I bought my ZL1 is 2019

10-10-2023, 06:46 PM	#9
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,483	And they are attracted to crowds and light/power poles for some reason?

10-10-2023, 06:49 PM	#10
beaurrr Drives: 2014 C7 z51 m7 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: WA Posts: 22	While I respect the car, I don't especially trust Fords for reliability.

10-10-2023, 07:06 PM	#13
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	Because Mustangs have sprayed-on steel cylinder lin ers and consume mass quantities of oil, plus what's more beautiful than a ZL1 Camaro?

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