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Posted by BlackDrop50 (Member # 1715) on
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55k vs 68k
Power vs Handling
What would you rather have?
I would personally rather go for handling but for the price the GT500 seems a way better deal overall.
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on
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Originally posted by BlackDrop50:
55k vs 68k
Power vs Handling
What would you rather have?
I would personally rather go for handling but for the price the GT500 seems a way better deal overall.
GT350 hands down. Slap a whipple on them and they put down 850rwhp. Power, handling and rareness
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on
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I'd rather have an LS1 bruh
Posted by lifted150 (Member # 14217) on
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the gt350 is 68k? wow, i thought msrp was sub 50k and can be had with 5k markups
Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on
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If the 68 grand is affordable to you then the GT 350 hands down is worth it.
Posted by jr5.0 (Member # 399) on
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You can find gt500 below 55k. I have seen many in the mid 40s.
Posted by Black 02 SS (Member # 5939) on
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GT350. Because there's more to life than just a straight line.
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on
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Originally posted by lifted150:
the gt350 is 68k? wow, i thought msrp was sub 50k and can be had with 5k markups
GT350 starts at 49,995
GT350R starts at 68,995
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on
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Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
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Originally posted by lifted150:
the gt350 is 68k? wow, i thought msrp was sub 50k and can be had with 5k markups
GT350 starts at 49,995
GT350R starts at 68,995
The R starts at $63,495.
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Buy property
Posted by Saleen 00-768 (Member # 9379) on
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Buy property
The OP isn't asking for life advice
Posted by 97cobra209 (Member # 11376) on
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Originally posted by Saleen 00-768:
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Buy property
The OP isn't asking for life advice
Not to mention you can't afford anything in California for 55-68k!!
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Originally posted by 97cobra209:
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Originally posted by Saleen 00-768:
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Originally posted by hurting your feelings:
Buy property
The OP isn't asking for life advice
Not to mention you can't afford anything in California for 55-68k!!
Down payment.
Posted by SVTGhoust (Member # 20) on
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I would chose a 2013 GT500 over a GT350 anyday.Now if next year they introduce a now S550 GT500...I will be selling mine to get that =). I have always been a horsepower junkie. Whatever makes the most power is what ends up in my garage.
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on
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What's your purpose? do u want just straight line performance or something that's it's just fun and track monster. As I'm getting older I don't care about hp anymore but more of wants fun to drive.
If I was in the market and had that money to spend gt350.
[ 2016-02-20, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: losbadgts ]
Posted by Vndcatr (Member # 2343) on
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Originally posted by SVTGhoust:
I would chose a 2013 GT500 over a GT350 anyday.
This..Shelbys are nasty...
Posted by JohnCM (Member # 1076) on
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GT350s are way nice, I think that'd be my next move if I was looking.
Though they're not quite as fast as a 500, I think you get the whole package with the gt350
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
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Originally posted by SVTGhoust:
I would chose a 2013 GT500 over a GT350 anyday.
This..Shelbys are nasty...
Real talk the new ones nice but it's first year produced. I'd go 17 over 13-14. But 13-14 is where it's at and without the dealer markup.
Posted by Rigo5.0 (Member # 5247) on
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I just went through this! However, for me it was between the 13/14 Shelby and the 16 Challenger Hellcat.
At first, I was leaning towards the Hellcat, but the mark ups were out of control. Also, I didn't like the Hellcat enough to want to pay $75-$80k for a Dodge. Then I thought, it's not about what you can afford, it's really about "value".
Every newer car is a depreciating asset, but if you like the car enough and see the "value", get it! If not, keep looking.
I went with the 13 Shelby because I found one with very low miles and was flawless. Finally drive it and it was a done deal!
Short answer: Drive both and decide based on which one you really want and if it's worth the asking price. That's what we call "value".
![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posted by Rigo5.0 (Member # 5247) on
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Originally posted by SVTGhoust:
I would chose a 2013 GT500 over a GT350 anyday.Now if next year they introduce a now S550 GT500...I will be selling mine to get that =). I have always been a horsepower junkie. Whatever makes the most power is what ends up in my garage.
I would have to agree ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Posted by lifted150 (Member # 14217) on
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gt350, the 13 gt500 is already "outdated". Really is, put both next to each other, gt350 imo.
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on
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gt350 w/ a whipple
Posted by SVTGhoust (Member # 20) on
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All we have to do is wait till the next latest and greatest car comes out...then the GT350s will be sitting on the lot and dealers will be giving you below MSRP for them. There will always be another better car. Otherwise, car manufacturers would be out of business. Don't give in and pay any dealer markup. use that markup money for mods on your car. If you are a true enthusiast, you will wait till the time is right because you know the value of the vehicle.
But if you have money to throw away...by all means buy the car at whatever price you want. Just be aware that the ADM will be money wasted that you will never be able to recover if you do decide to sell it.
Posted by lifted150 (Member # 14217) on
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Originally posted by SVTGhoust:
All we have to do is wait till the next latest and greatest car comes out...then the GT350s will be sitting on the lot and dealers will be giving you below MSRP for them. There will always be another better car. Otherwise, car manufacturers would be out of business. Don't give in and pay any dealer markup. use that markup money for mods on your car. If you are a true enthusiast, you will wait till the time is right because you know the value of the vehicle.
But if you have money to throw away...by all means buy the car at whatever price you want. Just be aware that the ADM will be money wasted that you will never be able to recover if you do decide to sell it.
The gt500 styling is blehh at best, especially in the "powder blue" to each their own, the white gt350 on the forum is beautiful.
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on
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Originally posted by lifted150:
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Originally posted by SVTGhoust:
All we have to do is wait till the next latest and greatest car comes out...then the GT350s will be sitting on the lot and dealers will be giving you below MSRP for them. There will always be another better car. Otherwise, car manufacturers would be out of business. Don't give in and pay any dealer markup. use that markup money for mods on your car. If you are a true enthusiast, you will wait till the time is right because you know the value of the vehicle.
But if you have money to throw away...by all means buy the car at whatever price you want. Just be aware that the ADM will be money wasted that you will never be able to recover if you do decide to sell it.
The gt500 styling is blehh at best, especially in the "powder blue" to each their own, the white gt350 on the forum is beautiful.
If want to throw good money away go for it.
Posted by Frank.JD.Perez (Member # 12650) on
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What about a 13/15 gt350? There's still about 14 or so new ones available for sale at Gaudin ford in LV. Just talk to Manny. Similar price, rare, and new. Not to mention supercharged as well. But I personally would want to get the 16 gt350r. But that's just me. Hope my input has some value
Posted by BlackDrop50 (Member # 1715) on
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I test drove a GT500 and it felt like a nose heavy pig. Yes it was powerful, but it couldn't even be used on a Saturday drive around the bay area.
I guess I'll wait a bit and see. Hard to find a GT350 to even test drive
Posted by lifted150 (Member # 14217) on
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Originally posted by BlackDrop50:
I test drove a GT500 and it felt like a nose heavy pig. Yes it was powerful, but it couldn't even be used on a Saturday drive around the bay area.
I guess I'll wait a bit and see. Hard to find a GT350 to even test drive
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on
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Originally posted by BlackDrop50:
I test drove a GT500 and it felt like a nose heavy pig. Yes it was powerful, but it couldn't even be used on a Saturday drive around the bay area.
I guess I'll wait a bit and see. Hard to find a GT350 to even test drive
I've driven many nose heavy pigs and they're just fine for a drive around any area. What they're not ok for is driving around Laguna Seca etc.
As far as nose heavy in the 500? That could be helped with battery relocation to the rear and possibly a new front cradle (k member) to start.
As far as pure driving, I don't think there is much to compare. The 350 is the clear choice for me as far as the ultimate driving experience. Old school NA power, new technology high revving engine, brakes, comfort...etc.
Both great cars though ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
Posted by Black 02 SS (Member # 5939) on
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Originally posted by BlackDrop50:
I test drove a GT500 and it felt like a nose heavy pig. Yes it was powerful, but it couldn't even be used on a Saturday drive around the bay area.
I guess I'll wait a bit and see. Hard to find a GT350 to even test drive
'MERICA.
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on
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What about a cts-v coupe? There seem to be a lot for sale for decent prices.
[ 2016-02-24, 10:14 AM: Message edited by: Hungry Hippo ]
Posted by BlackDrop50 (Member # 1715) on
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I've been looking for a nice CTS-V sedan but they seem to be extremely hard to find. Harder than a GT500. The coupe looks ugly to me especially in the back.
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on
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I don't like the coupes either. I been watching the sedans and wagons and they have gone up in price recently.
I really like the gt350 as well, but personally i would wait a couple years to buy one. I've never driven a gt500, but its cornering capabilities should be beyond what you can do on the street. There are some cheap things you can do like performance alignment, shocks, sway bars that will help it feel better.
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