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Old 01-25-2011, 04:20 PM
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OK guys I came across a deal on both cars but I don't know a whole lot about the Shelby other than the basics of the car! I would like some input both have low miles an both are immaculate condition?! Plz no negative comments
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Shelby **** a goat...
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Depending on the price and what you are going to do with it, I'd pick up the GT500. I'm diehard GM, but I've always had respect for the supercharged 4.6/5.4 engines. GT500s look and sound great. You will be happier with a GT500 over a LS2 GTO. I've driven both and theres no comparison between the two.
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Shelby, as long as the deal is good. I personally don't like GTOs all that much.
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GT 500. Unanimous so far...
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GTO, **** mustangs
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Gto... The only and i mean the ONLY mustang i would get is a 2011 5.0
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Originally Posted by Fondle
GTO, **** mustangs
x2 lol
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shelby......FTW
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Originally Posted by Fondle
GTO, **** mustangs
x3
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Shelby, no contest.
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Matt Texas speed? Why!?
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I am a GM guy all the way but my Shelby is just one nice car to drive. I wouldn't own a GTO unless it was a vintage Judge.
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Prostreet is there a good website for some good info on the Shelby Its an 2007
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Prob svt forum

GT500 > gto
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GTO looks like a Cavalier to me. I'd take the GT500 over it any day of the week.
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http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/
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Originally Posted by Morbid
GTO looks like a Cavalier to me.
Not from the driver's seat.
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i hate mustangs, but i would go GT500 over GTO.

GTO looks like a Grand Am. GT500 will give you A LOT more performance. with minimal bolt ons (exhaust and pullies) and a tune, you will be blowing the doors of bolt on LS2s



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