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Took the GT out for a cruise this afternoon down through Ft. Walton Beach, on over to Destin and then back up home. Had it in Sport mode all the way, and rolled over the 100 mile mark on the way home. It was a good mix of city and highway driving and it was the 1st time I'd driven the car for an extended period of time.

I've mentioned this before, but I traded a '14 GT500 in to buy this car. I've been driving GT500's since 2009, so I'm very familiar with them and know exactly how they drive.

Aside from torque and HP, which the Shelby had in spades, this car beats my '14 GT500 like a rented mule. I am actually shocked that the driving experience is so much better. Nicer interior (much nicer, really), better steering and handling, better ride quality, better FEEL when driving.

I bought the car mostly for the nicer interior. I had hoped that the IRS and suspension improvements would make a nice difference, but I honestly didn't expect to see all that much of an improvement. I was wrong. This car handles and drives like a dream. Very confidence inspiring. No more rear end jumping around when hitting a bump or on a rough road when cornering. It is smooth and under control all the time. Maybe I'm just in the honeymoon period right now, but this is a very well put together car and is a HUGE step forward from the previous model.

I was wrong about the Shaker stereo as well. It's much improved over the previous Shaker system. It actually sounds pretty darned good.

Can you tell that I'm digging the car? :headbang:
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Hell yeah , if it makes an ex-GT500 owner happy, that's good news for all of us! I'd actually be very surprised if someone said they couldn't stand it..

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My co-worker is from Ft. Walton Beach / Destin, such a beautiful area up there I never knew existed.

Congrats on the new ride!
 

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This ex-GT500 owner would love to write a review about the car as well. I just NEED THE NEW CAR
 
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My co-worker is from Ft. Walton Beach / Destin, such a beautiful area up there I never knew existed.

Congrats on the new ride!
Thanks! Yeah, it's a beautiful area. We love it here.

This ex-GT500 owner would love to write a review about the car as well. I just NEED THE NEW CAR
I know that a lot of you guys ordered months ago and have been waiting (im)patiently ever since. When I finally decided that I was going to do it I just strolled into the dealership and bought one. It was meant to be.

I've been feeling a little guilty about this, actually. No, really, I have. Honest. :headbonk:
 

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I cannot believe you have been driving Shelbys since '09 and you got a GT
 

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I cannot believe you have been driving Shelbys since '09 and you got a GT
One thing I learned when I had my Shelby(s)..... yeah its nice to say you have 550 HP (my 2011) and 662 HP (My 2013) but you really have no place to use it except for the back roads out in the boonies. My 2014 GT does just fine for that purpose. Also, the 2013 GT500 was one scary bitch on cold wet roads
 

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:ford:the new mustang does drive great and handle well.i took it up to 160mph,with no problem.4th gear pulls strong as well.if i had a 14 GT500,i would not give that up,since that car is a piece of history.SHELBY was still alive when the 13,and 14 came out.
 
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One thing I learned when I had my Shelby(s)..... yeah its nice to say you have 550 HP (my 2011) and 662 HP (My 2013) but you really have no place to use it except for the back roads out in the boonies. My 2014 GT does just fine for that purpose. Also, the 2013 GT500 was one scary bitch on cold wet roads
This. Well said.
 

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I was not impressed as much with the 2015 GT compared to my 2014 GT500. I like the raw performance of the GT500 and the 2015 GT is just too soft and to luxury like. When you get on the 15 it wheel hops like my 2007,2008,2009 GT500 did and I hate that, something my 2011 up GT500's did not do. Ford also made the exhaust to quiet for a performance car. I can see why the aftermarket exhausts are gaining 30 horsepower. The car sounds like a healthy Crown Vic on the outside. I have daily driven GT500's since Oct 2006 trading every year for a new one and I think they went too soft on the 15's. I have a 50th LE on order and after driven the 15 GT with the performance pack I am having second thoughts about that trade. The 2014 GT500 does not scare me one bit and that's what happens when you drive a GT500 everyday as a daily car. Driving one daily you get to know the car up close and personal. The 15 has a better interior, ride and is quieter I gave it that. The 15 does not hold a candle performance wise to the 2014 GT500. Yes the 15 feels like you are in more control because it so mellow as in refined compared to GT500. That's been the GT500's trump card its a thrill ride you hit the throttle and it goes and if you do not know how to handle it will scare you and get you into trouble fast. Its like any beast you have to tame it and that takes time which I have had and that's the fun part of it. After driving the 15 its more like a luxury ride like a M3 and I hate M3's. I guess the GT500 is more like a AMG which is in your face and raw which I like more. The character of the Mustang has been made too refined for me this time around. I may wait until the Shelby version comes out, as long as it does not wheel hop like the 15 GT which I hate with a passion. I think the 15 GT is a great car but it may not be for me its just too refined for my taste. So if anyone is interested in a 15 LE it may be available I will know something by Nov 27 that's when its suppose to be at my dealer. I may still get it and make the GT500 a weekend car, it's looking like I may be waiting for the GT350 or GT500.
 

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"I was wrong about the Shaker stereo as well. It's much improved over the previous Shaker system. It actually sounds pretty darned good."

Did you have the Shaker Pro in the '14 GT500 or was it the Shaker 500? Does your '15 GT same? I'm wondering, Pro to Pro and 500 to 500, how they compare to each other. BTW, congrats man....I can see that grin from here!!
 

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I have to say, I'm going to enjoy the hell out of this car. I sure hope it lasts a while, because my next car is going to have some very big shoes to fill.
 
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Did you have the Shaker Pro in the '14 GT500 or was it the Shaker 500? Does your '15 GT same? I'm wondering, Pro to Pro and 500 to 500, how they compare to each other. BTW, congrats man....I can see that grin from here!!
No, I didn't have the pro in the Shelby. Other than the trunk sub, I don't think there was any difference between the standard and the pro.

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One thing I learned when I had my Shelby(s)..... yeah its nice to say you have 550 HP (my 2011) and 662 HP (My 2013) but you really have no place to use it except for the back roads out in the boonies. My 2014 GT does just fine for that purpose. Also, the 2013 GT500 was one scary bitch on cold wet roads
This, this, this. Especially the bold.

Another former GT500 owner chomping at the bit for one of these '15s. My mildly tweaked '07 GT500 put down 543 at the wheels, but it was just so seldom used. And mine spooked me more than once when it was a little cold out and things got squirrelly.....

My Bullitt ownership overlapped slightly with that of the GT500, and I found it to be the better balanced car, more usable, and just more fun. Believe it or not.

I see a new toy on the horizon this spring.....
 

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As someone who has a Fox, a supercharged SN95 (New Edge) and now a S550, I can tell you with all honesty, my favorite car to drive is the Fox. In fact, I thought it was fun before, but I fell in love with the Coyote motor in my S550 so much that I'm planning on ordering a Coyote for my Fox. I was figuring the S550 wouldn't have much torque to it, and/or that the curves would be unimpressive. So glad I was wrong!

My wife will be happy when the new Coyote and Fox meet because she all but banished her 2004 GT for the new 2015. Can't say I blame her, even with the supercharger, the 2014 seems slower than the 2015, even though I know it's not.

There's just something about the S550 that's magic and I think it's called the Coyote!
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