The horsepower race has gone nuclear: 2013 GT500

shadoquad · 11-16-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

See now that's the problem (and why ford almost stopped making the mustang several times). No matter what car ford puts on the road people will say its still a mustang.

Ford could built a 2 seat, midengined, twin turboed, AWD, 800 HP, "true sports car"; but as soon as the galloping pony goes on the car someones gonna say "Meh, it's still a mustang".

All I know is that Meh mustang is kicking the crap out of my Z for equal or less money.

But the reason Ford produced crappy Mustangs for years on end is because the name would sell, so they could throw out complete and utter crap, and people would still scoop it up because "meh it's a mustang".

It's a double edged sword.

Also, there will always be a faster car. If you go buy a Mustang now, there will be a faster car for decent money past that. Keeping up with the performance Joneses is a zero sum game.

Red__Zed · 11-16-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

People say "meh, it's just a Mustang" much like many people say, "meh, it's just a NISSAN." At the end of the day it really doesn't matter what they think.

Agreed. It doesn't matter what you drive, people will find a way to hate. If you let it bother you, you'll never be happy.

theDreamer · 11-16-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Agreed. It doesn't matter what you drive, people will find a way to hate. If you let it bother you, you'll never be happy.

Meh...it is just a Ferrari

Red__Zed · 11-16-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Meh...it is just a Ferrari

I have actually heard "meh, it's not an Enzo" at a show before.

shadoquad · 11-16-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Meh...it is just a Ferrari

You couldn't afford it, pal.

theDreamer · 11-16-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I have actually heard "meh, it's not an Enzo" at a show before.

Well, maybe the guy should have bought an Enzo.

Lemers · 11-16-2011, 10:53 AM

I know but at least come up with something. I rather hear things like it has a solid rear axle, or why the interior is cheap (still waiting on that one), or it weighs too much. Those are reasons that can be discussed. Its just a mustang just shows a prejudice against it and you can't even debate the car with the person.

I drive a Z and I love it, it has problems (a lot have been brought up on this site). But I like the mustang too. When it comes to my money I want to keep as open a mind that I can so I can maximize my investment and fulfill the need/want I my life.

Red__Zed · 11-16-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Well, maybe the guy should have bought an Enzo.

Obviously

theDreamer · 11-16-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

I know but at least come up with something. I rather hear things like it has a solid rear axle, or why the interior is cheap (still waiting on that one), or it weighs too much. Those are reasons that can be discussed. Its just a mustang just shows a prejudice against it and you can't even debate the car with the person.

I drive a Z and I love it, it has problems (a lot have been brought up on this site). But I like the mustang too. When it comes to my money I want to keep as open a mind that I can so I can maximize my investment and fulfill the need/want I my life.

That is the thing, 'Meh it is just a Mustang' is not me putting down the Mustang, I am putting down the GT500.
I am saying the GT500 at the end of the day is nothing more than a Mustang with 'nicer or better performance parts.' It is not worth the extra money to buy a GT500 in my opinion because 'it is just a Mustang.'

m4a1mustang · 11-16-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

That is the thing, 'Meh it is just a Mustang' is not me putting down the Mustang, I am putting down the GT500.
I am saying the GT500 at the end of the day is nothing more than a Mustang with 'nicer or better performance parts.' It is not worth the extra money to buy a GT500 in my opinion because 'it is just a Mustang.'

But it is the first 200 mph Mustang, which is incredible.

theDreamer · 11-16-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

But it is the first 200 mph Mustang, which is incredible.

Which is nice, but where will I use it?
If you say track, then I will say buy a Boss 302 then if you want a track Mustang. It is a nice feature and good to see progress with the car, but honestly I would be taking a 5.0 or Boss 302 before I even look at a GT500.

Red__Zed · 11-16-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

That is the thing, 'Meh it is just a Mustang' is not me putting down the Mustang, I am putting down the GT500.
I am saying the GT500 at the end of the day is nothing more than a Mustang with 'nicer or better performance parts.' It is not worth the extra money to buy a GT500 in my opinion because 'it is just a Mustang.'

Yep, just human nature to think that way. Part of the reason Nissan doesn't bring over the regular skyline

Lemers · 11-16-2011, 11:04 AM

A mustang that can go 200 mph. Thats why they call it a trim level Noboby ever said it wasnt a mustang

The GT500 is not to the mustang GT as the NISMO is to the 370z. You can't take a GT and "built" it to a GT500 without going way over the cost of buying a new GT500.

Isamu · 11-16-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I have actually heard "meh, it's not an Enzo" at a show before.

I heard something similiar... meh, it's just a gallardo..

m4a1mustang · 11-16-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Which is nice, but where will I use it?
If you say track, then I will say buy a Boss 302 then if you want a track Mustang. It is a nice feature and good to see progress with the car, but honestly I would be taking a 5.0 or Boss 302 before I even look at a GT500.

Does that really even matter?

11-16-2011, 10:53 AM	#127 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I know but at least come up with something. I rather hear things like it has a solid rear axle, or why the interior is cheap (still waiting on that one), or it weighs too much. Those are reasons that can be discussed. Its just a mustang just shows a prejudice against it and you can't even debate the car with the person. I drive a Z and I love it, it has problems (a lot have been brought up on this site). But I like the mustang too. When it comes to my money I want to keep as open a mind that I can so I can maximize my investment and fulfill the need/want I my life. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

11-16-2011, 11:04 AM	#133 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	A mustang that can go 200 mph. Thats why they call it a trim level Noboby ever said it wasnt a mustang The GT500 is not to the mustang GT as the NISMO is to the 370z. You can't take a GT and "built" it to a GT500 without going way over the cost of buying a new GT500. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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