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Originally Posted by Sleestack
LMAO, that is exactly why peeps need to get their noses out of the magazines and get out and drive. Let's say the difference between comparably equipped GT and GT500 is $12,000, what does that buy? Forged motor, Supercharger and all the plumbing, custom hood fascia with matching paint, Wheels and Tires, better suspension, much heavier duty clutch and transmission, all under warranty. Sounds like a bargain, aye? Bang for the buck? Maybe that goes to the GT, but that measure means more to some than others.... i.e. a pound of hamburger costs less than a pound of T-bone.... uh....yeah.....  |
There are only a few magazine reviewers that I give any cred to when it comes to getting good test results. One is Evan Smith, and I'm sure you Ford guys are familiar with him; I'd become familiar with him when he was participating more in
GMHTP. Anyways, I think the internet and forums offer more in terms of real-world information than the magazines, typically, do. For example, no powershifting, or side-stepping, or many other techniques many of us would use to maximize the performance of the car, but many of those reviewers won't do that. It just seems like BS to me.
As far as bang for the buck, regarding these two cars, it tips toward the GT500. I think the name and limited production are many of the reasons, but there's a GREAT foundation to start from, as you've already pointed out. Personally, I like the '10-and-up body a lot better on the non-GT500 cars then the last itteration, but I really think the newer lines, across all the models, looks a lot better; I still dont' care for the rear, but us Camaro guys don't want to see that view of the car anyways, if you get my drift
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Originally Posted by rez333
You're right.
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