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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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GT-R to 2013 GT500????

Am I crazy? Discuss.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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GT-R + 2013 GT500



Do it.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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The GT-r will be faster b/c of the awd and auto tranny. But the GT500 is beyond sexy and bad assed. There is a mystique with the Shelby.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Crazy? Yes. Nothing further to discuss.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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Yeah, don't do it. Not because the GT500 isn't a compelling car but because the GT-R is better.

Oh, and you have #firstworldproblems
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hANDYcaptd
GT-R + 2013 GT500



Do it.
I wish. I have really enjoyed the GT-R and still love it, it's just that I could sell it now and take very little of a hit. I've had it 2 years and still could get most of my money back.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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Dont do it.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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i wouldn't do it...
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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One could argue that it's a lateral move at best.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by achenator
Am I crazy? Discuss.
I'll be the dissenter. No, you are not crazy. I say do it.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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edit: i read the title wrong lol I thought it said GTR or GT500 lol....

no keep the GTR or look into another car.

Coming from a car that can hold grip like crazy the gt500 may not be your thing. You may enjoy the ZL1 more.

Are they selling the RS5 here? M3? C63amg?

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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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I'll be the dissenter. No, you are not crazy. I say do it.
Says the guy with the rip-snortin supercharged V8. Actually my wife would be easier to get on board with a CTSV wagon.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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the GT-R is, well, a GT-R.

the Shelby is, well, a fast mustang..

slower, uglier, less compelling.
but if you wanna impress ford fans, go for it!
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
edit: i read the title wrong lol I thought it said GTR or GT500 lol....

no keep the GTR or look into another car.

Coming from a car that can hold grip like crazy the gt500 may not be your thing. You may enjoy the ZL1 more.

Are they selling the RS5 here? M3? C63amg?
Think that's a negative on the RS5 and I already had a M3 sedan. Just thought it would be fun to try a tail happy big ass V8 for a while.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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You might have more fun in the Shelby. Well, I would and 9 seconds with a some bolt ons on the Shelby is insane.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Shelby GT40 yes! If you want your best bang for HP a GT500 is hard to beat, but 2010's are selling used for in the upper $30's. They're a Mustang that to me isn't going to hold its value that well in my opinion.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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It's a move i would make if I had the money. Just understand that you will take more of a hit, in the same amount of time with the Mustang.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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2013 GT 500 has 660+ HP and 630+ lb/ft...... I'd do it. You've already had the GT-R for 2 years, a little change wouldn't hurt
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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This is what you call a win-win situation
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
One could argue that it's a lateral move at best.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockstar21
the GT-R is, well, a GT-R.

the Shelby is, well, a fast mustang..

slower, uglier, less compelling.
but if you wanna impress ford fans, go for it!
Slower is a relative term. Uglier than a GT-R? 2013 Shelby less compelling?
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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I think the GT500 would be a hell of a lot more fun on the street a.k.a. laying rubber from stop light to stop light, but on a track it would be a different story.
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Don't seem to be any GT500's in my area at all. It may be a few months before I can find one close to sticker. That may sway my decision for a while.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Even a 2011 GT500 was as fast around VIR as a V10 R8. The 2013 GT500 is even more nuts... 550bhp [2011] vs 650bhp [2013]

Personally I would never choose a GT-R simply because it looks ugly to me looks are subjective, but hell I'd rather have your previous M3 than a GT-R.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:18 AM
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V8 > V6. RWD > AWD. 6MT > Flappy paddles.

So Shelby: 3, GTR: 0.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by achenator
Think that's a negative on the RS5 and I already had a M3 sedan. Just thought it would be fun to try a tail happy big ass V8 for a while.
then switch to either a gt500 and zl1

I think the ZL1 has been winning comparo's against the gt500
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
then switch to either a gt500 and zl1

I think the ZL1 has been winning comparo's against the gt500
Looks wise the ZL1 falls well short of the GT500, maybe ZR1 would be a better choice...
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 04:54 AM
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I wouldn't do it but I'd hope it to be a cashout trade up.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by achenator
I wish. I have really enjoyed the GT-R and still love it, it's just that I could sell it now and take very little of a hit. I've had it 2 years and still could get most of my money back.
what year GT-R?
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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I would do it just for the change. Can't see myself keeping a car for more than a year.
Ur not interested in any other cars?

Also I'm guessing ur gonna buy the gt500 new? I'd recommend buying them used. U wont lose much much money when switching cars
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 05TLdcc
2013 GT 500 has 660+ HP and 630+ lb/ft...... I'd do it. You've already had the GT-R for 2 years, a little change wouldn't hurt


Not to mention if you can get out for around what you paid... that a huge win in my book. I'm not a fan of the GT-R. Looks are OK, but you can't do anything in that vehicle yourself. Seriously, I think if you fart on the seat you have to bring it to the dealer to have the ECU recalibrated.

If it was me, I'd be in an R8... but out of the two you listed, I'd go GT500...
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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I'd do it.
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by achenator
I wish. I have really enjoyed the GT-R and still love it, it's just that I could sell it now and take very little of a hit. I've had it 2 years and still could get most of my money back.
Even more reason to keep it. The depreciation rate on a 2 year old GTR is going to be far better than that of a brand new GT500. Youd be losing money faster, and while driving slower
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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@ the slow comments!
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