What do you people think about trading a 3GTL for a 08 Mustang Shelby GT500?

 

I've considered it many times, and if it wasn't for the hard work i put into this car, i would do it in a heartbeat.

 

Wait wait,

You people?

 

Na, I know I wouldnt, I love my TLS. Besides I cant see myself driving one of those anyways..hah

 

Aren't these 2 completely different cars? TL is more luxurious and smoother ride, loaded with tech. While the GT500 is pure muscle, eye to the back of the head acceleration adrenaline.

 

Need more info....where do you live? Do you have kids etc. ? How's your driving record? I'd still probably lean toward keeping the TL. The Shelby's a mean car, but I'm still not a huge fan of domestics.

 

Depends what year, Type-s or not....

 

I would do it in a heart beat, but if gas raises again I dont see it happening, since TL gets alot better MPG than that ford.

 

Are these two in the same price range ?

 

^ In the 40k range i believe.

 

I would have said you guys, but didn't want to offend the ladies on here

 

Yea thats the best part PURE MUSCLE, at idle the car sounds MEAN

 

Im from NYC, no kids, drivings record is good (Knock on wood) dont want to jinx anything.

Im not a fan of domestic cars either, but the Shebly Mustang GT500 has speed and exterior looks. I must admit the interior is not all that great, but I think the speed and sound makes up for it.

 

Thanks you all for the replies, I just had the Shelby GT500 on my mind for the last couple of days and wanted to know what your opinions were on a domestic muscle car.

 

Two different types of car- I would hate to commute more than a half-hour each way in the GT500 because of NVH, while the TL is smooth and serene, so a 200-mile jaunt passes quickly. My kids didn't like the manual tranny 2005 Mustang GT because its exhaust note was too loud.

The cabin tech and convenience features in the Mustangs are lacking compared to the TL- I don't talk on the phone in the car every day, but Bluetooth is useful when I must. The Homelink transmitter is a nice way to avoid carrying 3 remotes. Seat heaters on the TL are nice on cold mornings, and the dual remote settings are great if you have more than 1 driver for the car.
The GT500 probably drinks gas like a mofo, or a G8 GT, too.

FWIW, the Bullitt is more my type- I prefer the restrained styling and logo removal, but it would not work well as a daily driver for me.

 

I'd stick with the TL.

 

You only live once. Go with the Shelby, if that is your dream. The TL will be waiting for you when your older. Good luck, have fun and be safe.

 

if you can afford one and you like it go for it. I dont really like domestics but thats something I would drive

 

its a ford..
id go both or just the TL.

I don't think id ever have a ford as my daily driver...

 

The GT500 is actually pretty slow for what it is. Get a Z06 instead!

 

What do you mean "You People?"

 

40k for a Ford? I dont think so, I'd rather get a used z06. Everyone's got a mustang and most people cant even tell the difference between the v6's and v8's. Everyone knows what a corvette looks like.

 

yall are crazy, i would take a GT500 anyday over a TL. they look amazing, so do the TL's but still, the GT500 is just nasty as hell all around, sounds like sex pretty much, runs like a top, you cant mess with it unless you spend 30 more thousand and get a Z06 or something in that nature
get the gt500 dude

 

I agree! My last car was a '04 GTO with a maggie supercharger, and let me tell you, there is no comparison between the TL and that, they are two different cars. My neighbor has a GT500 with some borla's and it sounds nasty! So I say DO IT!

 

Go for it man, I'd personally settle for a similarly priced but slower 6-speed Challenger SRT-8, but the GT-500s are sweet. The whine from the supercharger is sex.

 

stick with the tl....im suuure the insurance will probably be insane.....and idk if you wana give up all the luxury of the tl.

 

Frequent
Overhauls,
Rapid
Depreciation

 

TL-totally lacking
lacking the power! hahaha
oh i love my TL, but i still would take a GT500 over it sorry acura fans

 

wow, thanks for all the feedback. I will post pictures when I get it, if I do get it.

 

i really hope we see pics of the new whip very soon haha

 

my neighbour is got one...and....ummm... i would stick to TL !!!

 

It really depends on taste. They're not that fast. I beat one in a friend's stock auto C6 Vette pretty bad. It ran like a mid 13s car.

 

just a C6? not the z06?
if so, shit, i could of sworn they were just a tad faster than the vettes but i guess i was wrong, but thats a nice car either way id say.

 

Two entirely different cars. I personally feel that the TL is the best choice as a daily driver, great combination of luxury, sportiness, tech, practicality, RELIABILITY and ECONOMY.

I have a C5 Vette that is faster and will out handle the Mustang in stock form which is my preference for a sports car, but the 'Stang is a great car and I am certainly not trashing it.

I guess my point that if I had to choose only one car and drive it every day, I would stick with the TL for reasons mentioned above.

Make no mistake, despite what the paid lobbyists for big oil and the politicians they have bought are trying to sell us, gas WILL eventually get to $5 a gallon and keep climbing. The prices now are due to the economy, decreased demand and the upcoming election (just like 2 years ago).

 

NOT a fan of FORD, except the mustang but i still wont trade my TL for that HELL 2 THE NO!

 

You can't get anymore domestic then a TL/TL-S designed in California & built in Ohio.

That being said I would buy a used Z-06 for that money.

 

Personally, the GT500 is a nice car. But not for the amount of money. I payed half of what one cost for a 04 Cobra. Dumped about 10g's in the motor and it will totally STOMP a GT500. Now the GT500 KR is a different story.

 

10gs? Heck, a pulley, exhaust, and intake and Cobra should spank it.

 

I came from a 2003 SVT COBRA spending 120$ in gas a week filling every 3 days at 60 bucks a pop... thats my i bought my TL

 

Agreed.

Slightly used Z06 would be a far better purchase for about the same $$ My friend is selling his with 50,000 miles for $22,000.