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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 Shelby GT500, so we've included reviews for other years of the Shelby GT500 since its last redesign.
Totally Awesome
Gary, 03/28/2008
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I grew up in the 60's and 70's, road in and drove the fastest cars of the day-Shelby GT 500's, Charger 440 6- packs, SS 396 Chevelles etc. None of them hold a candle to the 08 Shelby. It is just plain scary fast. But, if you want a nice Sunday drive and keep it at 60 mph it will run all day at 25 mpg. The live rear axle is not the handling problem you may have heard about, even on bumpy entrance ramps and curves. Yes, you feel the bumps but the car stays on track. The shifter takes time to break in so be patient, the brakes stop the car as fast as the engine can accellerate it. My car is Vista Blue and it turns heads. I can't thank Ford enough for building this car at an affordable price.
Talk of the Town
DPB, 04/28/2008
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
True Mustang fans can tell anyone, hey if your not a mustang fan keep your comments to yourself. Since I purchased my Shelby most people always ask "is it fast"? My first response is to say no, a 1976 Pinto could trash this junker. So I give in and say ya 500 hp can make anyone grin. People always want to compare cars. If you like Vettes buy a Vette, if you like Vipers buy a vVper, etc. All cars are different in shape size hp, torque, etc. That's why living in America is so rewarding. An average Joe like me can build his credit up and buy what ever he wants with in reason. Point to my story, Shelby Gt 500 holds true for being first once again, so here comes Dodge and Chevy trying to out do Ford.
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why Shelby GT500 Value outlasts C6 Corvette
Sensible One, 04/17/2020
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What! Well pull up a chair and I'll tell ya why. I recently sold my 2010 C6 with only 6000 miles on it. It was not comfortable, it was painful to get in and out of, likely why it had such low mileage, it was loud, it was far beyond a stealth bomber, it was certainly fun to drive but too low to avoid virtually anything on the front end. It performed - I'll give it that but not in a fun way. It offered yes "style" and flair but upon purchasing the Shelby GT500 absolutely everything changed. The Shelby is spirited to drive, tons of driver seat support, far better seating position, and so much fun to drive - brings back the 60s era with a smile whilst you row through the gears, tons of torque, back seat, classic style of vintage muscle car, eyeball candy over the top - 10+. So to me why after spending a fortune on the C6 drivers would not jump over to a classic is beyond me. I most certainly appreciate those that want a track car - that was not on my check list, BUT what I wanted was a sunny day fun to drive classic and the Shelby GT500 ticks every box!
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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.