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06-27-2010, 08:43 PM
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My GT500 is no more
Well it's official, in an effort to bring down my monthly bills thus being able to save some money I have (all be it reluctantly) sold my 2008 GT500 and bought a used 2007 Parnelli Jones Mustang . my Shelby will be sorely missed but the new PJ will help negate the sting of my loss.
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The Daily: '13 Boss 302 Mustang (444hp)
Past rides
2013 Mustang GT 5.0 track pack (420 hp)
1974 DeTomaso Pantera (300 hp)
2007 Parnelli Jones saleen (425 hp)
2008 GT500 (650 hp)
2006 Mustang GT (360 hp)
1967 GT500 clone (500 hp)
1987 2.3 16 Cosworth Mercedes (190hp)
1976 Turbo Cosworth Vega (300hp)
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06-27-2010, 08:53 PM
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06-27-2010, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SeanPlunk
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True it does run pretty nice and I got a good deal, it still has warranty till 2016/100,000 miles and only 8000 miles on it .
I test drove a 2011 GT Mustang and the PJ felt way better plus when I was all done(with my car as a trade in & no down) the PJ was only $27,000. saving me $300. a month in car payments not to count fuel costs
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The Daily: '13 Boss 302 Mustang (444hp)
Past rides
2013 Mustang GT 5.0 track pack (420 hp)
1974 DeTomaso Pantera (300 hp)
2007 Parnelli Jones saleen (425 hp)
2008 GT500 (650 hp)
2006 Mustang GT (360 hp)
1967 GT500 clone (500 hp)
1987 2.3 16 Cosworth Mercedes (190hp)
1976 Turbo Cosworth Vega (300hp)
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06-27-2010, 10:35 PM
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I, Vettezuki
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mustangray
Well it's official, in an effort to bring down my monthly bills thus being able to save some money I have (all be it reluctantly) sold my 2008 GT500 and bought a used 2007 Parnelli Jones Mustang . my Shelby will be sorely missed but the new PJ will help negate the sting of my loss.
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Think of all the extra bacon you'll be able to buy in the future. 
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06-27-2010, 10:45 PM
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The Daily: '13 Boss 302 Mustang (444hp)
Past rides
2013 Mustang GT 5.0 track pack (420 hp)
1974 DeTomaso Pantera (300 hp)
2007 Parnelli Jones saleen (425 hp)
2008 GT500 (650 hp)
2006 Mustang GT (360 hp)
1967 GT500 clone (500 hp)
1987 2.3 16 Cosworth Mercedes (190hp)
1976 Turbo Cosworth Vega (300hp)
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06-27-2010, 10:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mustangray
True it does run pretty nice and I got a good deal, it still has warranty till 2016/100,000 miles and only 8000 miles on it .
I test drove a 2011 GT Mustang and the PJ felt way better plus when I was all done(with my car as a trade in & no down) the PJ was only $27,000. saving me $300. a month in car payments not to count fuel costs
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I'm surprised the 11 GT wasn't comparable to the PJ. Did it feel slower, or did it just not handle as well?
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06-27-2010, 11:44 PM
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I, Vettezuki
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanPlunk
I'm surprised the 11 GT wasn't comparable to the PJ. Did it feel slower, or did it just not handle as well?
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Just a guess: springs, dampers, tires are a bit more specialized than the OE stock units on the GT. 
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06-28-2010, 12:57 AM
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I, Vettezuki
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Ray, can you explain for the audience what's going on here?
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06-28-2010, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Vettezuki
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When my wife saw that comercial she thought of me .
As for the '11 GT the chassis is much stiffer which was great but the suspension was soft , the engine was super quiet, power didn't come on till 4500 rpm then it felt ok but the shifter was vague I couldn't feel it going into gear and the clutch was softer then a Honda.
Now don't get me wrong I loved the car it's a great starting point but the PJ is already half way there out of the box (plus I love the way it sounds)
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The Daily: '13 Boss 302 Mustang (444hp)
Past rides
2013 Mustang GT 5.0 track pack (420 hp)
1974 DeTomaso Pantera (300 hp)
2007 Parnelli Jones saleen (425 hp)
2008 GT500 (650 hp)
2006 Mustang GT (360 hp)
1967 GT500 clone (500 hp)
1987 2.3 16 Cosworth Mercedes (190hp)
1976 Turbo Cosworth Vega (300hp)
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06-28-2010, 04:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mustangray
When my wife saw that comercial she thought of me .
As for the '11 GT the chassis is much stiffer which was great but the suspension was soft , the engine was super quiet, power didn't come on till 4500 rpm then it felt ok but the shifter was vague I couldn't feel it going into gear and the clutch was softer then a Honda.
Now don't get me wrong I loved the car it's a great starting point but the PJ is already half way there out of the box (plus I love the way it sounds)
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glad you have the PJ, call you this week. 
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