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chris410 07-10-2012 10:27 AM

GM's reliability and the cheap interior of the ZL-1 is what would steer me away from one. When I was at the GM show up in Carlisle, there were ZL-1's in nearly every color and you are correct, unless you spot the carbon hood insert, they look identical to the SS.

I'm still not impressed with the power, 480RWHP on the dyno? That doesn't even match my 2010's 511RWHP stock and as far as track times, etc...few people even have background to realize the differences so that is pure fanboy talk. They are both fun cars so in the end it comes down to getting what you like.

b1adesofcha0s 07-10-2012 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chris410 (Post 1814394)
GM's reliability and the cheap interior of the ZL-1 is what would steer me away from one. When I was at the GM show up in Carlisle, there were ZL-1's in nearly every color and you are correct, unless you spot the carbon hood insert, they look identical to the SS.

I'm still not impressed with the power, 480RWHP on the dyno? That doesn't even match my 2010's 511RWHP stock and as far as track times, etc...few people even have background to realize the differences so that is pure fanboy talk. They are both fun cars so in the end it comes down to getting what you like.

You need to give me a ride in your GT500 the next time I see you. I was in FFX on Saturday and didn't even realize you had come until I heard your car leaving :p

m4a1mustang 07-10-2012 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1814501)
You need to give me a ride in your GT500 the next time I see you. I was in FFX on Saturday and didn't even realize you had come until I heard your car leaving :p

Don't give him a ride!!!

shadoquad 07-10-2012 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1814501)
You need to give me a ride in your GT500 the next time I see you. I was in FFX on Saturday and didn't even realize you had come until I heard your car leaving :p

:bowrofl: will you just go to a dealership and test drive one ffs?! :bowrofl:

b1adesofcha0s 07-10-2012 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1814502)
Don't give him a ride!!!

Shut up fgt!

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1814503)
:bowrofl: will you just go to a dealership and test drive one ffs?! :bowrofl:

I don't think they'd let me drive a GT500 :p

theDreamer 07-10-2012 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1814531)
Shut up fgt!



I don't think they'd let me drive a GT500 :p

I am surprised they let you buy a 370z....:stirthepot:

shadoquad 07-10-2012 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1814531)
I don't think they'd let me drive a GT500 :p

First of all, they'd certainly let you drive a GT, and you've been begging Steve.0h forever about that.

Secondly, you'd be surprised what they let you drive if you dress up nicely and show up in a fancy car. Salesman judge people a lot by how they look when they pull up.

I usually wear dress casual and bring my 370 when I go test driving, just so there's no wasted time saying, "I'm not here to look at a Fiesta" :facepalm:

b1adesofcha0s 07-10-2012 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1814543)
I am surprised they let you buy a 370z....:stirthepot:

In the snow too! :icon17:

b1adesofcha0s 07-10-2012 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1814548)
First of all, they'd certainly let you drive a GT, and you've been begging Steve.0h forever about that.

Secondly, you'd be surprised what they let you drive if you dress up nicely and show up in a fancy car. Salesman judge people a lot by how they look when they pull up.

I usually wear dress casual and bring my 370 when I go test driving, just so there's no wasted time saying, "I'm not here to look at a Fiesta" :facepalm:

I'm planning on test driving a 5.0 whenever I get a free weekend, but I just wanted to check out the new suspension in Steve's car since it's supposedly way better.

I should probably get more practice driving a manual before I try test driving a GT500. You know, something like driving a Gallardo around a track for a few laps :roflpuke2:

m4a1mustang 07-10-2012 11:52 AM

supposedly? It's night-and-day.

shadoquad 07-10-2012 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1814561)
supposedly? It's night-and-day.

So you're giving him a ride at the bbq? :roflpuke2:

m4a1mustang 07-10-2012 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1814563)
So you're giving him a ride at the bbq? :roflpuke2:

If we were having the BBQ at Burke Lake Park I'd say yes. Then I'd put him on the little kiddy train ride they have there. :icon17:

chris410 07-10-2012 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1814531)
Shut up fgt!



I don't think they'd let me drive a GT500 :p

Ride? Sure!

Actually, when I was looking into the GT500's I did stop by a few dealers and they would not let anyone test drive the car. However, if you go to a non-Ford dealership it is not an issue. I saw one on Mother's Day and pulled in, 5 minutes later the wife and I were driving the GT500 and a week later I bought one.

Next time I'm at a meet let me know and I'll take you for a ride. Of course, being FFX I will have to keep it somewhat "tame" :driving:

b1adesofcha0s 07-10-2012 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1814561)
supposedly? It's night-and-day.

Well I can't say that for sure until you give me a ride in it. Until then I will use my better judgment and knowledge to declare that it's not true and that your mustang still can't turn :p

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1814567)
If we were having the BBQ at Burke Lake Park I'd say yes. Then I'd put him on the little kiddy train ride they have there. :icon17:

:excited:

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Originally Posted by chris410 (Post 1814587)
Ride? Sure!

Actually, when I was looking into the GT500's I did stop by a few dealers and they would not let anyone test drive the car. However, if you go to a non-Ford dealership it is not an issue. I saw one on Mother's Day and pulled in, 5 minutes later the wife and I were driving the GT500 and a week later I bought one.

Next time I'm at a meet let me know and I'll take you for a ride. Of course, being FFX I will have to keep it somewhat "tame" :driving:

Awesome! Are you gonna be at the BBQ this Saturday?

chris410 07-10-2012 12:21 PM

Sadly, I will not be around this weekend for the BBQ. I was hoping to swing it but I have two different things going on so I will not be able to make it. At least the weather looks good though!


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