[Z06] Thoughts on Shelby GT 500's
07-23-2014, 01:05 AM
#41
Team Owner
How you considered a late 2000's Aston Martin DB9? Still has some power and looks to kill for!
07-23-2014, 03:58 AM
#42
I drove my friends ZL1 and it is too big and clumsy. If you are lookin in that price range get a CTS V like others said. Great car and looks cool in the 4 door in Black or dark grey if they are out there. I Don't like the 2 door. More refinement and comfort plus the power and fun.
07-23-2014, 04:32 AM
#43
Burning Brakes
I drove my friends ZL1 and it is too big and clumsy. If you are lookin in that price range get a CTS V like others said. Great car and looks cool in the 4 door in Black or dark grey if they are out there. I Don't like the 2 door. More refinement and comfort plus the power and fun.
There's no performance gain with the coupe over the sedan but don't you think it looks sportier?
07-23-2014, 10:15 AM
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Mustang vs ZO6
The Mustang is OBESE, overweight, very nose heavy and quite unable to put the horsepower down on the pavement, handling is not its strong suit. It looks is ok but a big motor does not a sports car make......
Just my 2 cents worth
Just my 2 cents worth
07-23-2014, 11:13 AM
#46
I drove my friends ZL1 and it is too big and clumsy. If you are lookin in that price range get a CTS V like others said. Great car and looks cool in the 4 door in Black or dark grey if they are out there. I Don't like the 2 door. More refinement and comfort plus the power and fun.
Only V I would consider is the blue 1 bc no 1 has that color, but theyre still expensive. Ill test drive the V again just to make my final decision.
2 door V looks like sh**.
waaaaaay to expensive.
AND around my area no 1 tunes mopars. Knowing myself I would want to mod the thing and squeeze more power out of it. Heres the color combo Iw as thinking of doing.
http://gtcarlot.com/car/87518059 pretty sexy isnt she. Like a pretty thick girl ..
07-23-2014, 04:50 PM
#47
Can't lie, that looks damn good. What's the price for a 14 like that
I want something w/ a warranty and not going to cost me a sh** ton to fix. Ill look at those still. Didnt even consider them
Compared to the Z, everything will be big and clumsy. My G8 is big/clumsy too, and im sure ill have no issues telling the difference going to ZL1.
Only V I would consider is the blue 1 bc no 1 has that color, but theyre still expensive. Ill test drive the V again just to make my final decision.
2 door V looks like sh**.
waaaaaay to expensive. AND around my area no 1 tunes mopars. Knowing myself I would want to mod the thing and squeeze more power out of it.
Im not tracking the car just hwy fun, so twisting around corners is not applicable for my scenario.
Heres the color combo Iw as thinking of doing.
http://gtcarlot.com/car/87518059 pretty sexy isnt she. Like a pretty thick girl ..
Compared to the Z, everything will be big and clumsy. My G8 is big/clumsy too, and im sure ill have no issues telling the difference going to ZL1.
Only V I would consider is the blue 1 bc no 1 has that color, but theyre still expensive. Ill test drive the V again just to make my final decision.
2 door V looks like sh**.
waaaaaay to expensive.
AND around my area no 1 tunes mopars. Knowing myself I would want to mod the thing and squeeze more power out of it. Im not tracking the car just hwy fun, so twisting around corners is not applicable for my scenario.
Heres the color combo Iw as thinking of doing.
http://gtcarlot.com/car/87518059 pretty sexy isnt she. Like a pretty thick girl ..
07-23-2014, 05:10 PM
#48
For 2014, theyre averaging low-mid 50k. For a 2013 theyre high 40s, low 50k. 2k miles avg on the ticker. That inludes navi, sunroof, recaro seats, leather/suede. 600 ponies stock--- a lot of rubber burning fun.
07-23-2014, 07:02 PM
#49
Team Owner
07-23-2014, 08:15 PM
#51
Racer
Where are you finding these deals at? I must be looking in the wrong places.
07-23-2014, 08:47 PM
#52
Le Mans Master
07-23-2014, 10:04 PM
#53
Saw a couple at Autotrader... cars... and just local dealer websites.
Dont want to do N/A for a mustang. I would want something with a blower on it already. Swap the pulley/TB, tune, exhaust and BOOM 700 to the wheels.. add e85 and more power... bolt and go...
Dont want to do N/A for a mustang. I would want something with a blower on it already. Swap the pulley/TB, tune, exhaust and BOOM 700 to the wheels.. add e85 and more power... bolt and go...
07-23-2014, 10:48 PM
#54
Burning Brakes
I seriously considered the Shelby, but I'm very glad I went with the Z06. I would have been pretty miserable getting my azz kicked at the track by a stock C7, let alone a Z06
Not to sound like a snob, but have you been to a Mustang meet or show? They are a different class of people for sure. At Corvette meetings like the NCM track events everyone is very friendly and social. Not so for the mustang meets I've been to. Sure some are very friendly, but most seem not to be, and this is based on 3-4 events I've been to.
Some of us Corvette people went over to try and socialize with some mustang people at a recent Vette vs Stang show. One guy commented it was like the bar scene in the movie Wild Hogs. I felt it was more like the bar scene in the first Star Wars LOL....
Not to sound like a snob, but have you been to a Mustang meet or show? They are a different class of people for sure. At Corvette meetings like the NCM track events everyone is very friendly and social. Not so for the mustang meets I've been to. Sure some are very friendly, but most seem not to be, and this is based on 3-4 events I've been to.
Some of us Corvette people went over to try and socialize with some mustang people at a recent Vette vs Stang show. One guy commented it was like the bar scene in the movie Wild Hogs. I felt it was more like the bar scene in the first Star Wars LOL....
07-23-2014, 10:49 PM
#55
Burning Brakes
07-24-2014, 12:28 AM
#56
Wow I didn't know the price was so "low". You're right, a lot of car for the money
07-24-2014, 12:43 AM
#57
I seriously considered the Shelby, but I'm very glad I went with the Z06. I would have been pretty miserable getting my azz kicked at the track by a stock C7, let alone a Z06
Not to sound like a snob, but have you been to a Mustang meet or show? They are a different class of people for sure. At Corvette meetings like the NCM track events everyone is very friendly and social. Not so for the mustang meets I've been to. Sure some are very friendly, but most seem not to be, and this is based on 3-4 events I've been to.
Some of us Corvette people went over to try and socialize with some mustang people at a recent Vette vs Stang show. One guy commented it was like the bar scene in the movie Wild Hogs. I felt it was more like the bar scene in the first Star Wars LOL....
Not to sound like a snob, but have you been to a Mustang meet or show? They are a different class of people for sure. At Corvette meetings like the NCM track events everyone is very friendly and social. Not so for the mustang meets I've been to. Sure some are very friendly, but most seem not to be, and this is based on 3-4 events I've been to.
Some of us Corvette people went over to try and socialize with some mustang people at a recent Vette vs Stang show. One guy commented it was like the bar scene in the movie Wild Hogs. I felt it was more like the bar scene in the first Star Wars LOL....
Lol it's the dreaded Chevy vs Ford dispute.. Chevy hates Ford....Ford hates Chevy. A car enthusiast will like all vehicles, EVEN the Honda civics.
A lot of good stuff for a daily..
07-24-2014, 03:00 AM
#58
Burning Brakes
Test drove a 2013 GT500 today at Carmax. Granted, I only had a few straights, an on-ramp, and a few minutes on the freeway to get a feel for WOT, and of course no opportunity to test handling. Was powerful but I could feel the weight, and was not more fun than my stock Z06. This was based on a very limited exposure to the car, I'd love to borrow it for a half day from someone. Wish I could test out a supercharged grand sport.
Last edited by Adam_W; 07-24-2014 at 03:03 AM.
07-24-2014, 03:11 AM
#59
I agree, a longer term drive makes all the difference sometimes. I had a ctsv for a couple of days and I literally couldn't wipe the smile off my face. At that time I had a base c6 ls3 car and the v felt better in every category. I almost skipped buying a z06 because of that car. A couple of months later I did buy a z06 which continues to blow my mind in stock form. I just drove the ctsv again a couple of days ago and it felt like a complete dog compared to the Z and ruined the awesome memories of what an amazing car I originally thought it was.. funny how that works. I'd still love to have one as a daily but if you really don't need back seats (mustang seats don't count lol) I bet the gt500 would be a blast.
07-24-2014, 02:29 PM
#60
Test drove a 2013 GT500 today at Carmax. Granted, I only had a few straights, an on-ramp, and a few minutes on the freeway to get a feel for WOT, and of course no opportunity to test handling. Was powerful but I could feel the weight, and was not more fun than my stock Z06. This was based on a very limited exposure to the car, I'd love to borrow it for a half day from someone. Wish I could test out a supercharged grand sport.
I agree, a longer term drive makes all the difference sometimes. I had a ctsv for a couple of days and I literally couldn't wipe the smile off my face. At that time I had a base c6 ls3 car and the v felt better in every category. I almost skipped buying a z06 because of that car. A couple of months later I did buy a z06 which continues to blow my mind in stock form. I just drove the ctsv again a couple of days ago and it felt like a complete dog compared to the Z and ruined the awesome memories of what an amazing car I originally thought it was.. funny how that works. I'd still love to have one as a daily but if you really don't need back seats (mustang seats don't count lol) I bet the gt500 would be a blast.
