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Cabinetman · 02-14-2016, 07:16 PM

I had both a '11 GT500 and a '12 Boss 302 prior to the Z. I was not a big fan of the Shelby as it was hard to put the power to the ground with narrow rear tires and 3.73 gears. The Boss was a great car and there are time I wish I still had it. With that said, the Z runs stronger than either Mustang and is more confidence inspiring in corners. I also feel like the Z is more solid and will be less prone to rattles.

I, too, am considering going back to Ford when the GT350s become more redially available. I like high reving NA engines and the new GT 350 is a good looking car. The big factor will be if my '15 ZL1 will stop dropping like a rock in value. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it will still be worth somewhere in that $40k range at the end of the year.

nighttowl · 02-14-2016, 08:02 PM

Ive had some mustangs.
I was considering a GT500 when I bought this car.

GotTRQ · 02-14-2016, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnman

The ZL1 competes with the Shelby GT500, not the GT. It would be a good question if any Shelby owners switched to the ZL1 and what they think, though.

I came from a 2010 GT500 to my current '13 ZL1.

Most notable differences for me:

ZL1 puts down its power far better than my GT500 did.
No wheel hop
Can handle the twisty bits far better.
Gas tank size (19gal vs. 16gal). Seriously, Ford is on crack for thinking a 16gal tank is big enough for that car! Trying to DD that car in the summer meant pump action every 2-3 days. And not the good kind of pump action either!
Less finicky Bluetooth. MS Sync for 2010 was terrible for me at staying linked with my phone and tablet.
More comfortable ride on ZL1.

However there is one negative of the ZL1 I can mention.
While visibility was a problem in the GT500/Mustang, it's worse in the ZL1. A backup camera in this car is a godsend for parking!

I enjoyed my GT500 a lot. However, unless you're coming from a '13/'14 GT500 (there were a lot of changes for 2013), the ZL1 is nearly a better car in every way.

02-14-2016, 08:02 PM	#16
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,907 View My Garage	Ive had some mustangs. I was considering a GT500 when I bought this car. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - 652 rwhp, 588 rwtq SAE 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD Last edited by nighttowl; 02-14-2016 at 11:11 PM.

02-14-2016, 07:16 PM	#15
Cabinetman Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 50	I had both a '11 GT500 and a '12 Boss 302 prior to the Z. I was not a big fan of the Shelby as it was hard to put the power to the ground with narrow rear tires and 3.73 gears. The Boss was a great car and there are time I wish I still had it. With that said, the Z runs stronger than either Mustang and is more confidence inspiring in corners. I also feel like the Z is more solid and will be less prone to rattles. I, too, am considering going back to Ford when the GT350s become more redially available. I like high reving NA engines and the new GT 350 is a good looking car. The big factor will be if my '15 ZL1 will stop dropping like a rock in value. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it will still be worth somewhere in that $40k range at the end of the year.