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Originally Posted by Dragoneye
On the same token, Mustang guys apparently had a fit because they compared a GT to an SS, even though they're absolutely direct competitors... 
"What I could do with $20,000: An essay about evening the odds"
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I never complained about the GT versus SS comparo and still find it a perfectly logical matchup. As for the price difference between the GT500 and the SS. We both know better than to think that you'll somehow squeak into a car that combines the longevity and durability of the GT500 setup, as well as the easy tunability, for much less than the price difference between the two.
GT500's make reliable, driveable 800hp cars on premium unleaded without ever touching a valve cover. And were talking about a car you wouldn't know wasn't stock in most situations. And that is a major part of the cars draw, the ridiculous power that can be made for cheap. If you want to crank out that kind of power in a Camaro SS, have it act like it was made for it, and do so in reliable trim, you'll shell out some serious coin.
If you are looking for a simple, bolt on car to get you into the 500hp range, and a Vette is off the table, the Camaro owns the market right now. This is particularly true if you want to accomplish the same naturally aspirated. Want more than that? Unless you are brand loyal the GT500 is going to get you there easier and cheaper.
The reality is that we all know the GT500 is faster than this article indicates, you included. Mediocre drivers on whatever road USA?????......the GT500 might not win by much from a stop but, to be honest, who cares what mediocre drivers can manage and who here really wants to be or remain a mediocre driver? Good drivers on a decent road? We both know how that story goes.