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EdwardBlume
post Apr 10 2007, 01:06 AM
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Oh yeah. I can vouch for it.

I got a ride in a Ford GT today from one of my clients. It was spectacular. Ford did that one right. Also saw a 2007 Shelby GT500.....

I've never paid too much attention to Ford but WOW, the GT is a real exotic.
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post Apr 10 2007, 01:17 AM
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Was this a new one? Saw a program that was released before they went on

sale to the public, building of the prototype, damn.
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post Apr 10 2007, 01:22 AM
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QUOTE(Rob Ways @ Apr 10 2007, 12:06 AM) *

Oh yeah. I can vouch for it.

I got a ride in a Ford GT today from one of my clients. It was spectacular. Ford did that one right. Also saw a 2007 Shelby GT500.....

I've never paid too much attention to Ford but WOW, the GT is a real exotic.


My friend flys some guys PJ (Citation X for you plane guys). PJ owner keeps a Ford GT in his hangar. Friend took me for a "quick" ride on the taxi-way. All I can say is FAWK! I love that car.
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post Apr 10 2007, 01:25 AM
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My ride was short (through the streets and expressways of Sacramento) but yeah. It has the look of an exotic. The practicality of an exotic. It throws you back like a muscle car, but has all the features of a modern car.

For those of you who have an spare $150K (I don't) I highly recommend it.
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post Apr 10 2007, 01:27 AM
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Was this a new one? Saw a program that was released before they went on

sale to the public, building of the prototype, damn.



No, this one was a 2005. I believe they are done with production (2005-2006 only).
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post Apr 10 2007, 01:49 AM
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Was this a new one? Saw a program that was released before they went on

sale to the public, building of the prototype, damn.



No, this one was a 2005. I believe they are done with production (2005-2006 only).


The Ford GT 40 came out in the 60's, Dan Gurney drove one. The new one's came

out in 2005 I believe. Thats what I ment by 'New one". Cool Car.
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post Apr 10 2007, 05:37 PM
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none of you could fit in the original....
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post Apr 10 2007, 05:50 PM
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the original had sub par aerodynamics and would get light around 150.

the new ones are nice!
really torquey.
supercharged 5.4L v-8 550bhp 500ft/lb

they are very large inside.
comfortable and not too loud, you can hear the super though.
production began in 2004 only 4000 were to be made.
200 in the special gulf throw back colors.
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post Apr 10 2007, 05:54 PM
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the original had sub par aerodynamics


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post Apr 10 2007, 07:02 PM
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the original had sub par aerodynamics and would get light around 150.


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Yup, the aerodynamics look screwed up to me, must have been hell at 210 mph.

Just can't understand why they were so successful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)




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post Apr 10 2007, 07:28 PM
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none of you could fit in the original....


Thats why the Gurney bubble.
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post Apr 10 2007, 07:30 PM
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Yeah, it might be fast and all... But it's still a FORD... Quality must be sub-par (using all fords I have been around lately as relevant expreience).
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Yeah, it might be fast and all... But it's still a FORD... Quality must be sub-par (using all fords I have been around lately as relevant expreience).


The result was the GT-40-so named because it was only 40 inches high-and in 1966 it swept Ferrari from the winner's circle at the famed 24 hours of LeMans race. Capable of reaching 220 miles per hour...


Yup, a real Piece-O-Crap, they only dared run it for 24 hours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 10 2007, 08:18 PM
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Yep, the Ford GT (new one!) is fast, but not quite that fast... 4 seconds plus to 60 mph, but I guess that's splitting hairs...

And it's okay on the inside but not big enough for a 6'4" dude... I had to slouch badly to close the door... 6 feet is tops if you want to drive it with any degree of comfort...

Maybe with a different seat base???

And the quality is Very Good, but sort of "Race Car"... nice but rather "brutal" looking, up close... which suits me just fine... Interior is not up to $150K level, but maybe I'm picky... a 73 911T had a nicer interior, IMHO.

This one is Titanium Grey... doesn't attract too many cops... Enjoy the "Real World" photo!

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post Apr 10 2007, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(Brando @ Apr 10 2007, 06:30 PM) *
Yeah, it might be fast and all... But it's still a FORD... Quality must be sub-par (using all fords I have been around lately as relevant expreience).
The result was the GT-40-so named because it was only 40 inches high-and in 1966 it swept Ferrari from the winner's circle at the famed 24 hours of LeMans race. Capable of reaching 220 miles per hour...

Yup, a real Piece-O-Crap, they only dared run it for 24 hours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Not talkin about the GT-40. That was a real masterpiece and worth every penny invested into it's R&D and production.

However, all of their newer vehicles seem to be sub-par in production quality and parts quality. I highly doubt even their new top of the line Mustangs will be nearly as reliable as their 30-years-ago older siblings.
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doesn't attract too many cops


I can see why... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

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post Apr 10 2007, 10:11 PM
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QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Apr 10 2007, 06:28 PM) *

QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Apr 10 2007, 04:37 PM) *

none of you could fit in the original....


Thats why the Gurney bubble.


So.Cal.914,
A little racing trivia I had forgotten (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 10 2007, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(shaggy @ Apr 10 2007, 03:50 PM) *

the original had sub par aerodynamics and would get light around 150.

the new ones are nice!
really torquey.
supercharged 5.4L v-8 550bhp 500ft/lb

they are very large inside.
comfortable and not too loud, you can hear the super though.
production began in 2004 only 4000 were to be made.
200 in the special gulf throw back colors.
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Sub par aerodynamics...as opposed to what? An arrow...they seemed ok on the Mulsanne straight in the day..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Apr 11 2007, 12:32 AM
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I thought the cockpit was wide, but not much height. Getting in and out is kinda tough with most of the roof on the door.

As far as a Ford and quality and all... the Ford quality crap was a fact like 15-20 years ago, but taking a lesson from Honda / Toyota etc, its all automated now. The GT is nowhere close to a production street car so its tough to throw it in with the bathwater. Perception is what it is though.

I can tell you, I would love to have that much 1st gear power in my 993, 914, or anything for that matter. The suspension is tuned perfectly and gives positive and stable feedback. It is also exotic. That kind of bling, and the balls to back it is really cool.
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post Apr 11 2007, 09:09 AM
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as the owner of a 2003 cobra and a porsche, I can tell u my experience...

The ford quality may not be as good as the Porsche, however, show me a new 173mph convertable Porsche for $40,000

Or a new Mid Engine 190mph Porsche for $140,000

They aren't Porsches but then again they aren't Chevy's...

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