MadManMoon
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- 2021 MME GTPE, 2007 Shelby GT500
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So now that the horsepower/torque figures are released, we're a little closer to understanding how well this beast will perform.
I know the independent rear suspension, plus the MagneRide shocks, will completely transform the ride handling on normal roads, and that's the biggest weakness of my '07 GT500 on the street (which is where any car I own will spend 99.9% of its life). I also like the new goodies in the Technology Package - SYNC 3, heated/cooled seats, etc.
The question is, with a high-revving naturally aspirated motor, will I miss the instant-on button I have now with my stock '07 GT500 motor? That glorious torque so very low in the RPM band is a heckuva lot of fun, especially merging onto highways or leaving a stoplight. Any idea how different the GT350 will feel?
My local dealer offered me $2,500 over sticker for one of their four 2016 allocations, but I won't buy this car unless I pay MSRP or less - I won't pay over sticker for a car ever again. That, plus the fact that I'm concerned about first-year gremlins (like the transmission TSB on my '07 that was so painful to resolve). Might it be worth waiting until 2017 or 2018 once the gotta-have-it-now hysteria dies down?
Plus there's the fact that I have a bumper-to-bumper Ford PremiumCARE ESP on my '07 through 2018 or 98,000 miles, which is a nice safety net! That, and it's paid off. Even if I sell her for decent money, I'm looking at about $500/month payments for 5 more years.
Thoughts? Someone talk me out of ordering a 2016, 900A w/67T, Magnetic w/Blue stripes, please!
I know the independent rear suspension, plus the MagneRide shocks, will completely transform the ride handling on normal roads, and that's the biggest weakness of my '07 GT500 on the street (which is where any car I own will spend 99.9% of its life). I also like the new goodies in the Technology Package - SYNC 3, heated/cooled seats, etc.
The question is, with a high-revving naturally aspirated motor, will I miss the instant-on button I have now with my stock '07 GT500 motor? That glorious torque so very low in the RPM band is a heckuva lot of fun, especially merging onto highways or leaving a stoplight. Any idea how different the GT350 will feel?
My local dealer offered me $2,500 over sticker for one of their four 2016 allocations, but I won't buy this car unless I pay MSRP or less - I won't pay over sticker for a car ever again. That, plus the fact that I'm concerned about first-year gremlins (like the transmission TSB on my '07 that was so painful to resolve). Might it be worth waiting until 2017 or 2018 once the gotta-have-it-now hysteria dies down?
Plus there's the fact that I have a bumper-to-bumper Ford PremiumCARE ESP on my '07 through 2018 or 98,000 miles, which is a nice safety net! That, and it's paid off. Even if I sell her for decent money, I'm looking at about $500/month payments for 5 more years.
Thoughts? Someone talk me out of ordering a 2016, 900A w/67T, Magnetic w/Blue stripes, please!
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