2014 GT500 vs BMW M4

[SilverZ06]

Z06, sorry you didn't like the video.

I enjoyed the video, well the part where you actually got on it for the last 20 seconds. The first 3 minutes are just an average drive down the highway is all. I love hearing the blower whine. 

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My editing skills are the suck.  Using GoPro Studio and it's my first shot at editing.  I'll get better and try and put some "Dolby -esque" type video together soon.   

[icepac]

Watch out for the audi station wagons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eX8WNknVo

[Masherbrum]

oh yes and lets not forget awful build quality, prehistoric rear suspension and abysmal fuel consumption
also if all your fast driving is done on autobahns and freeways how do you handle the boredom ?

You should stop posting, because you are grossly incorrect.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

You should stop posting, because you are grossly incorrect.

Well he is correct on the build quality and fuel consumption. They're both way behind the euro competition.

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Well he is correct on the build quality and fuel consumption. They're both way behind the euro competition.

No doubt about build quality.  The Porsches for example are just amazing.  The AMGs, BMWs, Audis all are made to very high standards.  The Italian and British high end sports cars are no exception.  What the Shelby GT500, Corvette, Charger, and higher end Camaro's give you is a LOT of performance for the dollar.  None of the Euro cars can match that aspect.  Btw, the v8 AMGs have similar fuel consumption.

I respect all of the Euro performance cars - super nice and well designed.  Still, it is a lot of fun to wax those (not all) in acceleration.  Most of the drivers of those euro cars start it.  I wished I had a nickel for every time a European in one of the above mentioned hot euro cars came up next to me and gave me the eye or revved his motor.  Most give me a thumbs up when it's done.  I have a had a couple follow me into rest stop to chat. 

For the record, I didn't start this thread to be a sounding board of "who makes he best car" or the negative posts.  It was just to show me having a good time.  I have had a few requests to post films.

[Volron]

I wonder how a Ford GT would fair.   Hey ammo, get a Ford GT and do some video's with that one as well.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

No doubt about build quality.  The Porsches for example are just amazing.

And so is the price tag...

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I wonder how a Ford GT would fair.   Hey ammo, get a Ford GT and do some video's with that one as well.

I was very strategic in my quest to purchase this expensive arse Mustang    I was still reeling from losing my souped up black GT and the wife knew it.  That was the time to strike!  The house commander was sympathetic at the time, but a new Ford GT, 6 figures, fogetaboutit


I do have a sneaky plan to trade up to a 2016 GT500 though.. if it looks like I can get out of this car without losing money, I might just do it.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Btw, the v8 AMGs have similar fuel consumption.

I don't think anyone who buys a V8 sports car seriously cares about fuel consumption. The issue that people have is legacy of the family saloons and sedans which were real gas guzzlers. Large displacement, low power and a hefty gas bill.

I remember our old Chevy Astro van, it took in excess of 20 liters/100km despite only having a V6. Was a fun car (8 soft seats) but expensive to maintain. Fuel cost was high from the beginning and then with mileage growing, reliability problems started. Electric malfunction after another forced the car to be lifted (couldn't even be towed due to 4wd).

A friend of mine had a full size GMC van, we did a midsummer party trip to a festival with it. Ended up paying in excess of 1000 FIM in gas (current adjusted value closer to 900 euros). We split the bill between 7 persons but it still hurt a teenagers wallet lol. But it was worth it. I'll always remember that trip. Pot, booze, loud music, naked women dancing on top of the van with legs shiny from, uh, sweat... and Alphaville (the band) joined us on our bonfire after their concert.

When it was time for me to drive back I hadn't slept for 30 hours. I remember the way back even better than the party. OUCH!

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Well yea.... If I cared about fuel economy I would have bought something like a Focus ST.

Btw, have have you heard that Ford plans to stuff the same ecoboost motor from the 2015 Mustang in the 2016 ST?  Now that will be a fun grocery getter.

I just had to edit to respond to your edit.  I had a similar trip about 30 years ago from Montgomery to Atlanta for a rock concert in a full sized ford econovan.  Memories

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I also have the advantage of the 1950's SOFA agreement which means I get to purchase fuel at the average cost in the U.S.  Germany would like to renegotiate the standing SOFA and scratch  that addendum from it, with good reason.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Well yea.... If I cared about fuel economy I would have bought something like a Focus ST.

Btw, have have you heard that Ford plans to stuff the same ecoboost motor from the 2015 Mustang in the 2016 ST?  Now that will be a fun grocery getter.

Yes I read about it. Although IIRC they plan to detune it for the focus. Unless they changed plans with the new version being AWD and all. The new ST is pretty interesting.

[SFRT - Frenchy]

Most of the drivers of those euro cars start it.  I wished I had a nickel for every time a European in one of the above mentioned hot euro cars came up next to me and gave me the eye or revved his motor.  Most give me a thumbs up when it's done.  I have a had a couple follow me into rest stop to chat. 

And that makes sense, you are the rare exotic. There's way more Ferrari/Lambo in the USA per capita than GT500 in Europe  I bet. It's natural curiosity over wealthy guy chest pumping. Let's see what 200HP more and and 400 lb extra will do type of deal. Plus most probably still think you have an older Gt500 with slightly over 500HP.

You'd think that with a 2015 Corvette Z06 you'd be pretty set with Tq/aerodynamic/and HP ... yet you no P1 acceleration: It's really neat to be able to judge/compare visually the 'stats'.

[-ammo-]

Holy shat - Headline!  Two UFOs spotted on local racetrack!


I have yet to see a McLaren on the road or racetrack here.  Nor a new Z06.  I have seen an old Porsche GT, a few 458s, Lambos of different models.  I have teed up against a 2014 911 Turbo in my 2010 GT and he cleaned my clock.  It was like I was sitting still.  I think I have a video of that somewhere...  I'll look