06-19-2018, 08:40 AM | #1373 | |
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I don't see these two cars being in the same zipcode. It's not like a GT350 will keep up with a ZL1 M6 stock on the street, and even on the track. The ZL1 will dust it and every scenario. For what you get, the ZL1 is a great value. The GT350, not so much IMO. Objectively speaking, for the money, the GT350 should be a better performer. |
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06-19-2018, 08:56 AM | #1374 | |
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"The R’s just more fun to drive. Again, I’m not sure how Ford Performance did it, but I think there’s a layer of pixie dust baked into the GT350R. I might call it a thing divine"
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06-19-2018, 08:58 AM | #1375 | |
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That said, there is more to a car than performance. Mechanical issues aside, the GT350 is a badass machine. If you haven't driven a car with a high redline and late onset power delivery, you(not speaking directly to you, I mean in general) are missing out and should treat yourself to the experience. Prior to buying my M3, I had not clue on the thrill of such a driving experience and I have never felt a greater thrill than running my car from 4,000 to 8,3000 RPMs. I can only imagine how the GT350 with 100+ more horsepower must feel. Sadly, I still think Ford failed on that car with its laundry list of issues and sky high price for what you get. Sad really, I would LOVE to own one, but without a lifetime warranty haha, it is a huge liability not worth the headaches. Coming from an M owner that just dropped thousands to replace his rod bearings, that statements speaks VOLUMES!
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06-19-2018, 09:52 AM | #1376 | |
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06-19-2018, 10:05 AM | #1377 | |
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I think if they had gone with a stout CPC 5.2, kept it at a 7,500 RPM redline (and not the attention seeking 8,250) and refocused the money spent on the Voodoo on suspension and platform dynamics tuning..you'd have a car that was just as fast, even if it "only" had 500 HP. |
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06-19-2018, 10:46 AM | #1378 | |
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Blaq has said the same thing about skipping the FPC, spending the money more wisely, and creating a better all around vehicle and not a 'look at me' approach. I guess hindsight is always 20/20, but the logic there is quite obvious. I still think it is cool they tried, still one of a kind. Just wouldn't want to own one of of warranty and I am not a warranty guy either.
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06-19-2018, 11:26 AM | #1379 | |
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I would guess that Ford considers the GT350 a huge success overall. The car garners incredible praise throughout the automotive world, and has been compared to the very best oversea offerings. Sales are strong, demand is strong, and now an updated 2019 model will likely increase interest even more. They don't have to offer discounts to move the cars, actually the opposite. If anything it is likely a bigger hit for them than the Boss. The only stumbling block they may run into is the introduction of the GT500.
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06-19-2018, 12:55 PM | #1381 |
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LOL, Fake News!
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If any of that statement was true, then there would be collected data to back it up. It was an opinion that has no basis in anything realistic except for the imagination of the 2 people who made the comment. Nobody can prove that the majority of people actually prefer the Mustang. |
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Come on with the Snake already. A10. 800 plus HP. With tuning and pulley/intake upgrades. 900 hp easy. OMG. Okay. I need to stop.
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