Colleton
Mustang Fan
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2013
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- Location
- NW Florida
- Vehicle(s)
- 2020 GT500, 2017 Edge Sport, 2013 Focus ST
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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?
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