Test Drove a GT500 - Page 2

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-10-2010, 07:36 PM

I'm sure the car had much more than 5 miles on it.

garagelogic · 01-10-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

I'm sure the car had much more than 5 miles on it.

From his description, one would assume so, but I thought I would point that fact out. Beside, he said the car was in the PDI area, meaning it was very likely it had liitle or no miles on it. I know two other people that got their dealer to allow them to test drive a GT500 but they were not able to experience the car in full boost for that reason.

I didn't even bring up the fact that no 2010 GT500 MSRP's anywhere near $54K.

What I did forget to ask, was how did this test-drive compare to the one you did back in November? You remember:

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

I test-drove and comptemplated between a GT500, Roush Stage 3, and 2010 Camaro. I ultimately chose the Camaro despite the first model year issues I read here for 1 reason only, the Camaro made me smile again.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-10-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by garagelogic

From his description, one would assume so, but I thought I would point that fact out. Beside, he said the car was in the PDI area, meaning it was very likely it had liitle or no miles on it. I know two other people that got their dealer to allow them to test drive a GT500 but they were not able to experience the car in full boost for that reason.

I didn't even bring up the fact that no 2010 GT500 MSRP's anywhere near $54K.

What I did forget to ask, was how did this test-drive compare to the one you did back in November? You remember:

Should that matter????

Didn't he give the car the credit it deserved???

Didn't he say it felt faster and so on?

In the end he did say that he's satisfied with his Camaro but I saw no where where the OP took a shot at the GT500 only praised it.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-10-2010, 08:57 PM

Nice edit...

garagelogic · 01-10-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Should that matter????

Didn't he give the car the credit it deserved???

Didn't he say it felt faster and so on?

In the end he did say that he's satisfied with his Camaro but I saw no where where the OP took a shot at the GT500 only praised it.

Okay. What's your point?

Crowley · 01-10-2010, 09:27 PM

I hate to see these threads because it always ends up being a Camaro vs GT500 thread. Both are nice cars, Both are fast. We all know stock for stock the Camaro can't hang with the GT500 but the Camaro is definitely the best bang for the buck between the two.

I say to each his own .... GT500's are very nice cars with an engine that can be the building block for big HP cheap! ... Ford did this car right .. take a stock SS and do what you would need to do to it (forged internals, blower and all the equipment that goes with it ..) ..the price tag would be close to the GT500s for sure so Ford hasn't priced themselves out of the car and chevy won't either if/when the Z/28 appears.

I'm obviously a non biased car enthusiast though so remember that when I post.

Crowley

garagelogic · 01-10-2010, 09:31 PM

I don't see anywhere in this thread that it is becoming "Camaro vs. GT500". The OP stated his/her impressions and some folks asked him/her some question based on his/her commentary.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-10-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by garagelogic

Okay. What's your point?

Consider my post before you edited out a few things in the one I quoted.

If you want to add those comments back in then cool. Otherwise that can be our little secret.

No biggie.

But to be clear, I was questioning why you felt you needed to defend the GT500 when the OP was clearly an endorsement of what a great car it is....

That's all. You removed the couple comments that drove me to post what I did.

No ulterior motive.

THUMPER20X · 01-11-2010, 06:32 PM

I woulda considered a Black GT500, they are badass looking except the rear is a lil weak.

Silver Ice · 01-11-2010, 06:40 PM

I ahd a Camaro when a was younger. Then I went to a Corvette. Now I have kids. Felt better a small back seat than none at all. Before I bought the new camaro I had to test drive the new challenger SRT-8. Never been a pony guy. I have to say and no offense to anyone but that car is a sled, pretty b ut a sled. Not inpressed at all. The new Camaro rock. Has the vette motor and tranny. With a couple of mods she will fly.

5thGenOwner · 01-11-2010, 07:39 PM

Why is Ford so stubborn with that Live Rear Axle? Why can't they get the weight ratio even?

Just wondering... because these are 2 constant complaints about the mustang, and you think they'd like to silence the critics.
Edit: Not to mention make their car the best it can be.

I can definately feel the balance in the Camaro, and it makes the car handle extremely well!

a_Username · 01-11-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

Why is Ford so stubborn with that Live Rear Axle? Why can't they get the weight ratio even?

Just wondering... because these are 2 constant complaints about the mustang, and you think they'd like to silence the critics.

I can definately feel the balance in the Camaro, and it makes the car handle extremely well!

Brace for Mustang fanatics!

5thGenOwner · 01-11-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Brace for Mustang fanatics!

American Muscle all the way, baby!!

Chevy Camaro
Ford Mustang
Dodge Challenger

Each is something to be proud of... I'd love to own all 3 some day!! No ill-will intended!

wbt · 01-12-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Brace for Mustang fanatics!

For street/strip duty I prefer a live axle personally and I guess Ford has something right with it as the car holds a .95 skidpad. They have seemed to master both. Pretty damn impressive if you ask me and I would not consider myself a pure Mustang fanatic.

01-10-2010, 08:57 PM	#18
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Nice edit... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-10-2010, 09:27 PM	#20
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,567 View My Garage	I hate to see these threads because it always ends up being a Camaro vs GT500 thread. Both are nice cars, Both are fast. We all know stock for stock the Camaro can't hang with the GT500 but the Camaro is definitely the best bang for the buck between the two. I say to each his own .... GT500's are very nice cars with an engine that can be the building block for big HP cheap! ... Ford did this car right .. take a stock SS and do what you would need to do to it (forged internals, blower and all the equipment that goes with it ..) ..the price tag would be close to the GT500s for sure so Ford hasn't priced themselves out of the car and chevy won't either if/when the Z/28 appears. I'm obviously a non biased car enthusiast though so remember that when I post. Crowley __________________

01-11-2010, 06:32 PM	#23
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	I woulda considered a Black GT500, they are badass looking except the rear is a lil weak. __________________

01-11-2010, 07:39 PM	#25
5thGenOwner Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,197	Why is Ford so stubborn with that Live Rear Axle? Why can't they get the weight ratio even? Just wondering... because these are 2 constant complaints about the mustang, and you think they'd like to silence the critics. Edit: Not to mention make their car the best it can be. I can definately feel the balance in the Camaro, and it makes the car handle extremely well! __________________

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BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	I'm sure the car had much more than 5 miles on it.

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