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Old 01-20-2008, 02:12 PM
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Roush is top notch, as a company. Who do you think designs all the SVT vehicles? Roush. The problem with the Roush Mustangs, is that they are modded stock Mustangs. So in order to be able to make the car meet the same EPA restrictions, and keep the driveline safe enough to go 100k miles, the cars are very weak and detuned. That's how you keep a Ford warranty on them.

The GT500 is a built motor, 6 speed, supercharged and intercooled car right from the get go. Off the showroom floor, it's the most powerful Mustang you can buy to date, has a full Ford warranty, and is ready to modify without worry.

Why do you think the older Roush Stage 3s didn't sell? They were $65k cars that were underpowered and all they had going for them was suspension. Then Ford comes out with the Terminator Cobra, and for $35k you got a factory built 4v motor, T56 trans, IRS, 4 wheel disc, supercharged and intercooled, with a full warranty, that makes way more power. Which would you buy?

Sal, Bone Stock, the Roush Black Jack beats the GT500...and for about 10K less. They both have the exact same power to weight ratio of 8:1 (Roush Black Jack has 430HP and Weighs in at 3450...GT500 has 500, and weighs in at a hefty 4000+...is that a car or a steam ship?...no wonder it take three miles to make a turn! ).

Take that extra 10K you saved, put it in a Bond or Market fund, and in five years, at 8%, you have around 15K to put down on the next Mustang!

Don't get me wrong though, I love the thought of owning a GT500...just not happy with the total package. No matter what...the next Mustang needs an independant rear suspension. I am tired of riding in a one trick pony.
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