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Which one seems more anticipated GT350 Or was it the GT500
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Also the gt500 was the only domestic powerhouse at the time that was priced in the 40k range. No challenger or camaro.
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I think there was a lot more buzz for the '07 GT500, for most of the reasons mentioned already.
However, I think the GT350 is a much better all-around driving package. Beyond the fantastic thrust of the GT500 (which you can hardly use in this over-regulated land), the rest of the package is a little lacking, particularly on the earlier cars. I was somewhat blinded by all that power at first, but over time I came to realize that it was an ill-handling pig and that it was really kind of a POS.....
I hope to land a GT350 once all the hubbub dies off (assuming it does), it could be The One for me. I am pretty smitten with my lowly GT though, so my future test drive will have to be damn impressive.
However, I think the GT350 is a much better all-around driving package. Beyond the fantastic thrust of the GT500 (which you can hardly use in this over-regulated land), the rest of the package is a little lacking, particularly on the earlier cars. I was somewhat blinded by all that power at first, but over time I came to realize that it was an ill-handling pig and that it was really kind of a POS.....
I hope to land a GT350 once all the hubbub dies off (assuming it does), it could be The One for me. I am pretty smitten with my lowly GT though, so my future test drive will have to be damn impressive.
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Viperbluecobra
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gt500 for sure.
People like to think that all car true enthusiasts want a road track car. When I think it's the opposite. Mainly because how many cars actually make it to a track day, compared to how many are produced?
People brag about HP and top speed or how fast have you got it up to, etc. Nobody sits at a stop light and says.. yeah my car will kick your car's butt on a road course. American boulevard cruising at it's finest. Muscle car... HP and 1/4 mile times are king. Rest is secondary in marketing and real sales figures.
How many hellcats will make it to the road course and how many are selling? Bet it will out sell the GT350. There are a reason there are z28's still sitting on dealer lots. The boss mustangs were sitting as well.
Again, just my opinion.
But I do respect this car and I believe there is a strong segment for it, this forum is one of them. Will I buy one.. .probably not. I don't road race. I drive my car on weekends and pretty days, occasional 1/4 mile trip and car shows.
People like to think that all car true enthusiasts want a road track car. When I think it's the opposite. Mainly because how many cars actually make it to a track day, compared to how many are produced?
People brag about HP and top speed or how fast have you got it up to, etc. Nobody sits at a stop light and says.. yeah my car will kick your car's butt on a road course. American boulevard cruising at it's finest. Muscle car... HP and 1/4 mile times are king. Rest is secondary in marketing and real sales figures.
How many hellcats will make it to the road course and how many are selling? Bet it will out sell the GT350. There are a reason there are z28's still sitting on dealer lots. The boss mustangs were sitting as well.
Again, just my opinion.
But I do respect this car and I believe there is a strong segment for it, this forum is one of them. Will I buy one.. .probably not. I don't road race. I drive my car on weekends and pretty days, occasional 1/4 mile trip and car shows.
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All points are accounted for. But you can also modify the voodoo 5.2 either naturally aspirated or forced induction or NOS if one likes. I would like to see how much I can gain in a naturally aspirated form then maybe down the road install a Whipple charger. And have the best of both worlds.
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What if they make a gt500 with less road racing goodies and 710 hp? For about the same price? Which one will sell more?
Just playing devils advocate here.
Just playing devils advocate here.
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Both cars can be made by the owner to meet either or both needs
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What if they make a gt500 with less road racing goodies and 710 hp? For about the same price? Which one will sell more?
Just playing devils advocate here.
Depends on how much that car costs. It won't be cheaper than the GT350.
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What if they make a gt500 with less road racing goodies and 710 hp? For about the same price? Which one will sell more?
Just playing devils advocate here.
In America? The GT500 by far
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