this is what i was looking for. thanks
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this is what i was looking for. thanks
If you go to the vette forums a lot of the ls7 motors have been gernading due to bad valve guides. Stock and modded cars both. The 2011-12 gt500's handle very nice especially with the 102lbs off the nose.
Personally I like the Vettes, but if I had to decide between an 07-09 Shelby or a C6, I would take the C6. I'm just not that big a fan of the 05-09 Mustang body style. Why not buy a 10 or newer? They are much nicer than the 07-09's. I would add that if you go to car shows a lot and pull up in a vette, you are just going to be another guy in a vette (as my vette friend likes to say, "ohh look another vette"). Go in a GT500 and you will more than likely be the only one there.
Power and performance, the GT500 will smack down a C6. Long term value, the GT500 will be worth more. Build quality, the GT500 is better. Technology (at least on the 10 and ups), the GT500 is superior.
I do like the looks of the C6 Vettes. If I were to get one it would have to be a C6Z, I've drooled over those since they came out. I have a family and needed 4 seats, plus I've always liked the GT500s.
Power and performance, the GT500 will smack down a C6. Long term value, the GT500 will be worth more. Build quality, the GT500 is better. Technology (at least on the 10 and ups), the GT500 is superior.
I do like the looks of the C6 Vettes. If I were to get one it would have to be a C6Z, I've drooled over those since they came out. I have a family and needed 4 seats, plus I've always liked the GT500s.
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I have an unbiased fact to share. Let's talk about build quality.
I have been installing car audio and electronics in the 12 volt industry for years, and also car customizing & performance.
In 2006, I had the pleasure of taking apart a 2005 C6 Corvette that had less than 5,000 miles on it. I installed a procharger, Z06 body kit, complete car audio system, and many other engine bolt ons for performance. Needless to say, I had to disassemble the car down to the core. Here is what I discovered. The Vette is built a lot cheaper than you would expect. The interior panels were flimsy plastic, the exterior panels were extremely light forgiving material. Sure, the car is light, but I was not impressed. Now I know why Vette owners complain about interior noises and squeaks after 3-5 years.
Fast forward a couple of years to 2008.
I bought a 2008 Mustang GT because it was the first Mustang I could sit comfortably in. Taking the car apart for mods, I was overly impressed at how strong and sturdy the car was built. The interior panels were thicker/sturdier. The exterior panels were made of steel.
Fast forward again to 2010, I bought a 2009 GT500 and did everything over again.
There is no comparison of build quality between the S197 body style and the C6 Corvette. All the Vette guys disagree with me because they are "fanbois", but I know the truth. The Vette is lighter and more aerodynamic, but IMO....I wouldn't want to be involved in a high speed impact driving one.
I have been installing car audio and electronics in the 12 volt industry for years, and also car customizing & performance.
In 2006, I had the pleasure of taking apart a 2005 C6 Corvette that had less than 5,000 miles on it. I installed a procharger, Z06 body kit, complete car audio system, and many other engine bolt ons for performance. Needless to say, I had to disassemble the car down to the core. Here is what I discovered. The Vette is built a lot cheaper than you would expect. The interior panels were flimsy plastic, the exterior panels were extremely light forgiving material. Sure, the car is light, but I was not impressed. Now I know why Vette owners complain about interior noises and squeaks after 3-5 years.
Fast forward a couple of years to 2008.
I bought a 2008 Mustang GT because it was the first Mustang I could sit comfortably in. Taking the car apart for mods, I was overly impressed at how strong and sturdy the car was built. The interior panels were thicker/sturdier. The exterior panels were made of steel.
Fast forward again to 2010, I bought a 2009 GT500 and did everything over again.
There is no comparison of build quality between the S197 body style and the C6 Corvette. All the Vette guys disagree with me because they are "fanbois", but I know the truth. The Vette is lighter and more aerodynamic, but IMO....I wouldn't want to be involved in a high speed impact driving one.
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and then you have to think how much the 2010+ GT500 interior is better than the 2005-2009. Big difference.
Let's compare Shelby to ZR1 to C6
Shelby
ZR1
C6
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Never again..........................
Never again..........................
I honestly do not EVER see me buying a new GM vehicle again. EVER!
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJhV058OV-k"]Shelby GT 500 vs ZR1 Corvette - YouTube[/nomedia]
Sorry I had to lol
Sorry I had to lol
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and what all is done to the gt500? what exhaust is on that car? it sounds amazing
I think he was serious.
oke:Pass a bunch of Mustangs with a Corvette and you won't impress anyone.
However, kick the crap out of a bunch of Corvettes with a Mustang and now you've got some good quality family entertainment. :-D
Choice is a no brainer. Besides, this subject has been discussed Ad nauseum. :read:
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