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The greatest mustang ever
jd, 04/07/2022
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am a little late to the reviews, but I want to do one anyway. This is my 6th mustang. My first was an 86 GT, then an 89 Gt, 2003 lx 5.0, 97 cobra, and then a 2003 mach 1. They got faster each year, especially when they went to the 4 valve mod engine. But none of them compare at all to the 5.4 supercharged engine in this one. It spins the tires in every gear and if it did not have traction control, you could not even keep it to the floor. So much power is just unheard of. The inside is pretty much just like all the other ones with the exception of gt500 badges. All the money on this car was spent under the hood. The one I got has only 16,000 miles on it so its still new. The former owner installed a smaller pulley on the supercharger, cold air intake, flow master exhaust and had it tuned by Ford Racing and it now has around 600 hp. More than enough for anybody and it is always a blast to drive. This car gets attention that the others did not get. I have also owed corvettes but this is the one that seems to be special and I will keep it for a long time.
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Go out and drive one
Vista Blue Shelby, 03/01/2009
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Never liked any mustangs. Was always a classic GM muscle car guy. This car has something that most others do not a serious personality. Steering feel is awesome and power is incredible. I have had the privledge of owning many many cars and this is a great car. It will sprint all day and not get tired. Only thing it could use is a louder exhaust and a much better set of tires. I hope to enjoy this car for many years. Kudos to Ford and Shelby for getting this done right. FYI Don't pay sticker price or anywhere near it I didn't and there is no need to just do reseach.
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It's all about value
Wht/w/blu, 03/29/2009
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Having owned a 65 GT350 that was $4906 OTD it was obvious that value was not a concern as that was astronomical then. Fast forward 44 yrs. and being able to get this car for $40k is simply amazing for what it is. There is nothing made on 4 wheels that can compare for the $. Others may nit pick, build quality, mileage, or a miriad of other little things, but it all comes back to bang for the buck. I have an 07 Porsche Turbo that may, or may not be a tick quicker, handles better, and better build but is 3 of these. This car is definitely better and faster than my 65 was, but seeing restored 65's going for $300k it's not in the cards. The economy has brought these cars down to $40k new, get 1.
Power only
blair, 09/19/2008
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Power and comfort are excellent. Smooth power band, transmission shifts perfect (previous zo6 owner), upgrades are endless. Finally a solid rear axle for good solid launches. Goodyear supercar tires are poor selection. Tire noise is none, rear end howl is present, no wind noise at higher speeds, rear suspension clunks on bumps. Panhard bar makes rear feel sloppy on hard excel. With shifting. Torque is on demand. Stripes are poorly pieced on, cheap black plastic rockers, mirrors, lower rear bumper cover and chin splitter are present. Highway gears are factory installed (needs 3:73 because of the mustang being overweight). All in all its a fun car to drive!
Mine is a 2008 model.
William M. Penn, 11/03/2017
updated 11/05/2018
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a true "Sports Car" not for the Meek.
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