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Used 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Thundering horse

Stud Pony, 11/23/2008
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love driving it, wish I wasn't so worried about parking it, Idiots with grocery carts and such. My wife's afraid to drive it due to the power but, I can't get enough of it! Interior seems a little cheap looking for top of the line Mustang.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a Privledge to Own

John Tamel, 02/21/2008
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Just an overall great car. A bit pricey, but buying in February appears to make a considerable price difference. This car somewhat reminds me of the car in the movie "Christine" because it is capable of so many things. Most notably, the 500 horsepower will blow away just about anything. Most Corvettes don't even match up to the Shelby in terms of power. Corvette owners lining up next to a Shelby at a red light shouldn't even consider steppin on the pedal. Try that and you'll be embarassed and left in the dust. Any person using the Shelby for ordinary, everyday travel should be shot.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Can only hear the engine noise

BRANDON, 09/24/2008
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased the car about two months ago, traded in my Mustang GT. I didn't test drive it prior to purchase and I will never make that mistake again. I have owned most popular sport cars in the last decade from a Z01 Corvette to a Porsche Boxster and everthing in between and this car has been the biggest disappointment. The nav quit working after a week. The shifter buzzes in neutral with the clutch out and the whole car shudders when you shift into first gear and the tranny is hot. Took to the dealership and they produced a factory notice saying this is "normal" on some lucky owners cars. Not worth the money. Sad it didn't live up to the legend. Wish I still had my Mustang GT.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Shelby Cobra GT500

b longchamps, 10/10/2007
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive. Great get up and go. Very comfortable. Great to look at.. Performance 9 of 10. Handling 9

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4 out of 5 stars

Expectation shortfall

Hawk, 06/07/2008
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased the car about two months ago. I didn't test drive it prior to purchase and I will never make that mistake again. I have owned most popular sport cars in the last decade from a Z01 Corvette to a Porsche Boxster and everthing in between and this car has been the biggest disappointment. The NAV quit working after a week. The shifter buzzes in neutral with the cluth out and the whole car shutters when you shift into first gear and the tranny is hot. Took to the dealership and they produced a factory notice saying this is "normal" on some lucky owners cars. Not worth the money. Sad it didn't live up to the legend. Wish I still had my Mustang GT.

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